Uncle Julio's Casa Grande-Inspired by...Tamar Braxton?

I am a reality show fanatic.  The fact that these people’s lives can be beyond entertaining captivates me.  And no other show has captured my attention more this season than The Braxton Family Values on WeTv. 

Now, everyone who knows me SWEARS I am the “financially challenged” version of Tamar Braxton.  My friends, co-workers, hell even my own MAMA called me and said, “Do you watch the Braxtons?  You are sooo Tamar?”  At that point I had not tuned in yet, but I made it my business to check it out, mad they were right.

Her quick wit, sense of style, tell-it-like-it-is attitude, and overall fabulosity does remind me a lot of myself.  I am her-minus the rich husband, Phantom Rolls Royce, Birkin bags, private jets…etc, etc L

Anyway, back to reality (no pun intended), my favorite episode by far this season was episode 10, the finale.  They kept talking about going to this restaurant called Casa Grande, and the actual long-awaited meeting with their father was actually filmed there.

It was in this episode that Mama Braxton delivered the breakout line of the season,

“Does she know that you lay it low, and spread it wide?”

 You betta say it Mama Braxton. *Wink*

A few strokes of my keyboard informed me that Casa Grande is actually Uncle Julio’s.  I’d passed it a few times but had never dined there, so the other night before hitting Jeju, (check yesterday’s post...SHAMELESS PLUG), we stopped by to check the scene.

At best I can say that Uncle Julio’s is upscale Mexican Food.  We were seated as soon as we walked in, which is always good.  The waiter greeted us fairly quickly and soon brought over salsa and chips.  The salsa was not like any I’d had before.  Different yes, tasty…ughhh not to my liking.  I ordered the Juanita’s Platter, which includes 1 taco, 2 enchiladas, rice, and a small salad.  My friend ordered the enchiladas and quesadillas.  The food was served hot and fast.  As far as taste goes, let’s say I ate the taco and half an enchilada and boxed the rest to go (which never made it past the outside dumpster).  For around $18 (including soda) I’ll have it give it 4 out of 10 stars, mostly for the décor and location.

So while my twin Tamar and I may not have the same taste in food, we definitely can agree that we’ll both be front row this fall to watch Season 2 of the Braxtons!  Hope you guys tune in.

*10:50 mark to watch Mama B tell it like it is*

Uncle Julio's Casa Grande

1860 Peachtree Road Northwest, Atlanta 

(404) 350-6767