Uncle Julio’s closes in Lincoln Park

Brhett Vickery

CHICAGO — The popular Mexican restaurant chain Uncle Julio’s closed its doors for good Wednesday after over three decades in Lincoln Park.

Eater Chicago reports the restaurant’s president said in a statement that the North side Location closed due to rising rent.

Uncle Julio’s arrived in Lincoln Park in the early ‘90s and helped spur development along the  now bustling Clybourn Corridor.

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Eater Chicago also reports that employees said they did not receive a heads up and were surprised to learn the news. They were offered jobs at the restaurant’s suburban locations

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