Uncle Julio's

6 ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Cocktails
Safety Rating
6 ratings

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1301 William D Tate Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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The waiter was great and brought me corn tortillas since the chips are not safe. They made me fajita tacos on corn tortillas . Not real gluten friendly menu.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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I asked server whether some of the dishes (that i know can easily be done GF). He checked with kitchen, and said no. I got the appetizer queso; it tasted like it was from a high school concession stand, but i did not get sick.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Beat service I have had in a long time! I was very impressed with all of the staff. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. The hostess sent the manager to our table to talk to me about the safest gluten free options because I have Celiac Disease. He was very knowledgeable of what I could and could not eat based on the ingredients of the food and how it was prepared. Our server was friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable. The food was amazing!!!

I had the bacon wrapped shrimp. It was excellent!

Excellent service!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 3 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Cocktails

Categories

  • Brunch
  • Healthy
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Online Ordering
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Tex-Mex

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When I asked about gluten free, the host said they had nothing that is gluten free. We turned around and left.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Manager came to the table and shared that, as someone with Celiac disease, nothing was really safe for me to eat there. All marinades and broths contain gluten. Most items come prepared from corporate. Very sad as it was one of our family’s favorites.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Manager was very knowledgeable about the needs of celiac disease. They have very limited gluten free options- no menu. Can do fajita meat with no marinade, white rice, black beans, cheese enchiladas with queen, any shrimp dish, and pork carnitas are iffy. Chips aren’t gluten free and no baked chips option.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Symptomatic Celiac

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this place is fine if you avoid the chips but there are limited offerings - you can email them for the list of limited gf menu offerings. These seem to change fairly often (they have updated their menu a few times in the last few years) but usually it’s ceviche, fajitas without marinades,salads without the taco shell etc. I posted a screenshot of their email from November 2023 with the gf offerings at the time and what could be modified to be gf. I do not get sick here but I’m not adventurous when I order here.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Symptomatic Celiac

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Every time I go they have a different answer about what I can and can’t have

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Celiac

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As a big uncle Julio’s fan prior to celiac diagnosis, it was disheartening to find out they have zero gluten free options. Everything is marinated in soy sauce and no dedicated fryer for chips.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Gluten Intolerant

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I used to eat here all the time before going gluten free. They don’t have a gluten free menu but gluten “friendly.”

This is what my server gave me:

- Queso Blanco/ Chile con Queso - Honey chipotle salmon, no honey glaze - Guacamole/TSG - Veggie Dilla, sub corn tortilla - Taco Salad, no tortilla, fajita chicken no marinade, ranch dressing only - Bacon wrapped, no butter & no mexican rice sub cilantro rice - Pechuga de pollo, no butter, fajita chicken no marinade, no mexican rice sub cilantro rice - Filet mignon fajitas, no agave queso, no mexican rice sub cilantro rice, no marinade - Camarones diablos, no butter, no mexican rice sun cilantro rice - Guadalajara, no butter, fajita chicken no marinade, no mexican rice sub cilantro rice - Jalisco, no butter, fajita chicken no marinade, no mexican rice sub cilantro rice - Cheese enchiladas, depending on sensitivity (tortilla is dipped in fryer) there is cross contamination. No salsa carne, sub queso and no mexican rice

I also ordered the quesa- birria as there is no soy/gluten used in it!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Celiac

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TL/DR not a great GF place. There are much better options in Tulsa at half the price.

I ended up here for a family event with a party of 9. They do not have a gluten free menu. The waiter talked to the kitchen and said everything is marinated in soy sauce so they didn’t have any options. A few minutes later, the waiter came back and said they could do beef or chicken fajitas without the marinade. Great, I ordered beef. All of the meals arrive except mine. I’m told they pre-marinated everything. A few minutes later the manager comes by and says he is making the kitchen prep fresh fajita meat without marinade. I got my meal as everyone else was finishing up. It wasn’t that great. On the plus side I didn’t get sick. They did comp my meal for the trouble.

Safety


Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

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