Caribbean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Jacksonville

"This place is a hidden gem. Ordered the shrimp and grits with a side of Caribbean slaw. Absolutely satisfied. I have visited a few times now and..."

isabel ramos

Michael Johnson

Elsa's Place

"This has to be one of the best places in Jacksonville. Friendly service and great food. I got the Jerk Chicken with Green Beans and Collard Greens...."

Mike T

"This place is BOMB. So good. It's looks like a run down hole in the wall, has weird clown funeral paintings, and they are rockin' Christmas decor in..."

Ryan Strahl

"I always love me some Caribbean food. You won't beat this restaurant's quality. It's the best out here in..."

Jeffrey Dupont

"They are so friendly and the food was great! The price was fair and the amount of food you get is amazing. I ordered the jerk chicken and my husband..."

Ezor Ong

"Visiting Jacksonville NC, I was so happy that I found this place. I googled and saw that they had very good so my husband and I decided to try it..."

SUSAN ROBERTS

"Wow!! What a find. Amazing food, flavors, and service! I got the jerk chicken with collard zucchini and squash and my mom got the ox tail. So much..."

Jen Ault

"Pound for pound, this is the best food in all of Jacksonville. I've lived here for over 10 years now. I've eaten at dozens of places, and reviewed..."

Alan

"Okay this place was the biggest and most exciting surprise. We were headed to another place when we smelled the most delicious scent coming from..."

Cecilia Wagner

"Haven't had jerk chicken in a while. But this little place had a nice variety of everything. I don't usually eat to many vegetables but for some..."

Jason Turner

"YOU MUST TRY THEM! Elsa's place is awesome. Be warned, the online menu must be really old. Some things are different and the prices are as well, but..."

J.R. *

"I got the fried pork chops with mac and cheese and collards. It also came with rice. It was really delicious, I was quite surprised. They also gave..."

Kathy Iadonisi

"I love this place. The people there have always been so helpful and friendly. You get alot.of food at a reasonable..."

Carla K. Thomas

"Friendly and fun staff. Wee for the streets chicken which is only available Abilene on Tuesdays and the dish was tender and delicious. The fried..."

Dave Lott

"The man who took my order and served me was extremely friendly, and the food was fantastic, I had the ox tail and curry chicken with Mac and cheese,..."

Nicholas Estheimer

"Well, what can we say… The best Jamaican food in NC!! Full of flavor and spices, just like true Southerners like. Thank you Elsa’ for a great..."

Dr. De-Shaun McKeller (DrM)

"I’ve been here twice and have tried the oxtail and the jerk chicken which are both amazing. You get large portions at a great price. Everything has..."

chase dillard

"First time I've eaten there. Ordered the fried pork chop, cucumber salad and fried squash for lunch. Everything was very good and seasoned perfectly...."

Tammy Bass

"Tried the goat and curry chicken, customer service was excellent, definitely felt like a valued customer. The lemonade is a must !! Large portions!!..."

Briana Mcdougald

"Fantastic! My wife and I had a delicious lunch here today. The smothered chicken was incredible and the oxtail was the best I've tasted. The fried..."

Chad Muncy

Latin Creations

87/100 (2091 ratings)

"Just like back in the island. The food here never disappoints. Clean place and friendly staff. I need to try their mofongo, maybe next..."

Debbie Burgos

"Wow…. I loved everything! The food was amazingly delicious. The service is great and fast! I recommend it..."

Yamilis Centeno

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Latin Creations, and I must say, it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The staff is super..."

Dina Ramos

"My pregnancy craving was fulfilled coming to them. The Mofongo was just right not bland not salty just right. The shrimp in garlic was just right a..."

Angelica Johnson

"Omg!!!! Awesome place the customer service is super good, the food , the price . I am so satisfied with my plate Mofongo with Pechugas omg so..."

Marielys Cabrera

"I've eaten Puerto Rican food all over the state and this place lives up to that flavor. Fairly priced and fast definitely a great lunch..."

Dan Armitage

"Maria is the best! We had our company holiday party catered here. WOW!!! Maria helped us to the car with our order, double checked we had everything,..."

Kim McNeal

"Cafeteria style food, but you can also order sandwiches, and they have a pastry section as well. Everything I had was very good. The tripleta was..."

Amanda Rivera

"Love the food here. The mofongo is so..."

Felicia Murrell

"The food is very delicious and for such a low price, breakfast is even more cheap, if you want a place where they care, this is it, come enjoy and..."

Ivan Orozco

Mambos Cuban Express

The Cuban Place

1928 Cuban Bistro

Jamrock Caribbean American Cuisine

"The service that I received from this place was excellent I will be returning back to this place I went there not knowing that they only take cash..."

Island girl shawn

"Friendly people and Excellent food. Curry chicken and oxtails plates were 🔥 🔥 Also large portions at a great..."

Jennel Palmer

"Wha Gwaan! This is a taste of Jamaica right here in Jacksonville. Chef David is amazing. You will not find better Jamaican food anywhere other than..."

Brad Robison

"My first time eating here. I was on my way to a friends house and needed to pick up a bite and seen the sign. I turned around in the rain and got the..."

Sanchez Carr

"Ate here today and everything was absolutely delicious. The oxtails were nice and tender. These are the best peas and rice that I have had and the..."

Ulanda Martin

"Don't like how they don't accept cards but it's all good. Their food is superb. I got the jerk chicken with rice and peas. Bomb ash 😍..."

Shayna Cesar

"My favorite club to hear some good ole reggae music. They could give a lil more liquor in those cups but I ain't trippin I know how that goes, the..."

Sharon Davis

"I try jamrock and love their food. Everything I tried so far is delicious, I tried a few more Jamaican spot in jx but I found where I'm always gonna..."

jiggy sher

"Good food and reasonable prices, but sometimes the owner can be a bit rude. Still kept coming & the owner finally warmed up to us..."

Patty Powell (Sweet T MD)

"Delicious, made to order, fast and friendly service. If your looking for authentic Jamaican cuisine, this place should rank towards the top of your..."

Ernest Youngblood Jr

"Food is great!!! Clean n nice place to chill while eating. I eat there almost..."

Latonya Barr

"The food was great and hot. He was a little behind because he was late opening but the food was..."

elizabeth woods

Caribbean Choice Of Duval

"We got takeout so don't have anything on the service or atmosphere but the food was fantastic and they give you a lot. Everyone got different dishes..."

Jack Ray

"Ya'll!! Run, don't walk to this restaurant!! Door Dash is an option to! My first experience was because of a recommendation from a trusted friend of..."

Lotoya Phillips

"I have visited this place many times and it has never disappointed. I drive across town to go here it's that good. I went here today and got (2) jerk..."

MrsBlessed

"It was Sunday and I didn’t feel like cooking so i googled a few Caribbean Restaurants. I was on my way to a closer one when I saw pics of this..."

Ebony Brown

"Got a large oxtail/curry goat . The curry goat is sooooooo good . Good portions of food too . The punch is very delicious as well !! Def coming..."

Nala Kudo

"I ordered 4 Dinners and everyone said their food was great. My food was delicious. I found me a new Jamaican..."

Ashley

"Great food. Shrimp and fries were great. We had 4 different dishes and those were all great tasting. Atmosphere is not great but food makes up for..."

Elke Ruffin

"My girlfriend swears up and down this is the best oxtail spot in Jax and she has tried damn near all of them. Highly..."

Alexander Loukianov

"I door dashed my order.It was great curry chicken rice Mac and..."

Janette Miles

"I will never eat at another Jamaican spot again. This one right here is the best in Jacksonville hands down!!! So grateful I found you!!!..."

Shalaine Jones

"Very clean the food was to Die for,I had oxe tails , the Best I have ever had,the owner is one of the kindness people that I have ever met.prices are..."

Floyd James

"I just want to thank Onnie for helping me with my Door Dash order for my husband & clarifying it. She is VERY polite, nice & kind!! The food here is..."

JN C

Bleu Chocolat Cafe

"Wow! So glad we stopped in here while in Springfield. The staff is so incredibly nice. We also met one of the owners and she is such a sweetheart..."

Kellie Ivey McCullers

"Thoroughly enjoyed this joint on Walnut St. Tanisha, Don, and Erica were a complete joy. The food was amazingly and absolute music to my palate...."

Ms.Chelle Latrice (Ms. Chelle Latrice)

"LOVE this place downtown! It’s such a warm and inviting spot. The owners are so sweet, accommodating and talented, and everyone that works here..."

Kay Rodriguez

"An amazing experience. The first of a series of Wine Paring dinners. Food was outstanding, service top notch in a beautiful restored building in the..."

Anna Heise

"I love this place, very clean, i felt the love right away. Definitely can call this place my island home, food was bomb, chocolate was on point. Got..."

Kazeem Castrillon-Jax Realtor

"The set up and layout here is great! The service is great and the food is wonderful. The treats behind the viewing windows look so perfect that I..."

D Nicole Williams

"A chocolate...and pastry lover's dream! If you haven't checked out Historic Springfield's newest addition, you're missing a treat. Handmade..."

Lindsay Shugerman

"Great restaurant. Breakfast was amazing ! Best of the caribbean flavors. Definetly will come..."

dayan mederos

"The employees were SO nice and friendly. We enjoyed our savory quiche and cake. Chocolates were very pretty but were not as good/rich as..."

Amanda Adamiec

"Bleu Chocolat Cafe was a pleasant surprise. A wonderful concept for the sofisticated consumer of fresh culinary experience that has a Caribbean..."

H H

Bahama Breeze

84/100 (5637 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Located in front of the mall like most locations. The salmon was moist!!! The seasoning was too strong for me. I told the waitress and despite me..."

Kourtney Coleman

"I loved loved my drink, my friends was a little to boozy. The plantain with chicken appetizer was good. The salmon and green beans were tasty,..."

Teresa Critton

"Great food, service, and atmosphere. We sat outside, and the weather was perfect, not too hot out, and they have lots of fans. We enjoyed the..."

Janet Stiles

"Servers were friendly and quick. Salmon tostada salad was good. Nice and flavorful and the ingredients were fresh. The flank steak was a bit..."

Carrie Suen

"Our server was KayT, she was phenomenal! Spot on with drink and food recommendations. The conch fritters are to die for. Service was quick and..."

Rabecca Fraser

"First dish had issues but once I reported it to GM Ray. He took care of thing’s immediately and remade my food himself. He is a valuable asset to..."

Kizza Copeland

"First time at Bahama Breeze in a decade or so. We sat outside and enjoyed the unseasonal warmer weather Our server was good, took care of us and..."

Ramiro Palma

"The food was delicious, and our server was excellent - helpful, friendly, & very efficient. We had the empanadas, yuca cheese sticks, coconut shrimp,..."

Elizabeth Allen Boyd

"Saying this visit was outstanding would be an understatement. My fiance and I usually come here to eat. The service is usually good. This particular..."

L. Harris

"This location is always amazing. Everything I've tried as far - food and drinks has always been on point. Happy Hour outside is always a vibe and the..."

Nadya Ortiz

Mad O Seafood

"I wanted a combination of seafood & Caribbean since we all wanted something different so I came across this restaurant after doing a Google search...."

Kala Bennett

"I can appreciate cook to order food! Not typical in a JA restaurant so I fully appreciated it when I received fresh, hot food! Flavors on point and..."

Sarah D

"Delicious good. Our party of 9 enjoyed every bite! Tried the plantain appetizer - so yummy! As well as the corn tots! Jerk chicken with cabbage and..."

Jennifer Iannello

"If you are looking for authentic, home cooked style Jamaican food, you are in the right place. Not only do the beef patties melt in your mouth, but..."

Monica Gonzales

"Looking around for Jamaican / Caribbean restaurants open after 7. I came across Mad O, and I’m so glad my father and I stopped here. The jerk..."

9to5 Outdoors

"The food was absolutely delicious! We just moved to the area and came across this restaurant but doing a Google search of places to eat near by. The..."

Patrina Young

"Oxtail dinner with cabbage and rice and peas, was to die for. The cabbage ALONE made me want to hug the cook. The plantains were perfectly done and..."

Victoria Thomas

"The food was delicious, I had the backend shrimp, the vegetables were fresh and the rice and beans were really good! Skip the fries, they are from a..."

Joe McMillan

"We visited Mad O Seafood for the first time last night. Our daughter picked it for her last meal in Jax before heading off to college. What a great..."

Jen M

"Real authentic Jamaican, jerk chicken was cooked perfectly and wasn’t over salted like some places. The person complaining about a 15 minute wait..."

sayum

"I met a friend here for lunch. I ordered the lunch special grilled fish and he ordered the jerk chicken wrap. Delicious!!!I live on the north side..."

T Williams

"I got the jerk shrimp quesadilla appetizer and the veggies lover dinner. Man, spicy, flavorful, fresh, and hot! The portions are a great value. Going..."

Damien Yates

"First time coming in here and saw bunch of cars parked outside so had to check it out. Greeted with a nice friendly welcome then stared at the menu..."

Sherron M

"I arrived starving and left full. I ordered the fish dinner. Blackened tilapia with rice and beans, cabbage, and plantains. The portion size is..."

Elusive Views

"Delicious food! Chef Irie handled everything on his own and did an amazing job! I will be..."

Charrena Neely

"I never had chicken curry before but glad my first time was here. I loved it ! Soul food for sure !made me dance a bit after every bit . Try..."

Kara Bassett

El Taino Restaurant

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"As I waited for my delicious sandwich, I ordered a sangria. I noticed they poured it from a pouch. I took the attached photo, thinking... wow, I'm..."

Elaine Walton

"I have been looking for a great place to take my wife to get authentic mofongo. They had a great frozen sangria and amazing food. I didn’t know..."

Shane Agin

"If you want to taste an excelent Puerto Rican food, this is the place! We were recived for a friendly people who shared with us about the Island..."

Juan de Dios Rivero

"This is the first time I can recall having Puerto Rican food here in the States. The service was exceptional, and the food was absolutely..."

Kevin Enriquez

"Love this restaurant!! Great service, the owner is very amicable and food quality on..."

Jany Vazquez

"Very clean, fresh restaurant. As a bonifide Redneck, I had no idea what the menu items were, but the waitress was very patient with me taking time to..."

Randy Raybon

"Okay guys so if you are from Puerto Rico and miss the flavors from our island this is the place to go. My husband had the mofongo relleno de bistec..."

Stephany G

"Had an amazing time at El Taino, The vibe was just right - cozy and welcoming. Totally loved their Taino Puerto Rican cuisine. The flavors were spot..."

The K

"The food was delicious and the wait staff were kind. There is a language barrier if you don't speak Spanish but they do have someone that does speak..."

Steph E

"Food was amazing. I got the beef empanada and chicken in garlic sauce which was the special of the day. The food was absolutely amazing. The dough..."

Antispaminator3k

"food was fresh and recipes intentional, super tasty. the real highlight was the customer service, amazing at recommending different dishes,..."

Tanna Curry

"Best Puerto Rican Food in Jacksonville Florida. Flavorful PuertoRican food like home ! Wonderful staff and an amazing..."

Mr Towers

"Amazing place! Service was 5 stars! Met Cesar the owner + waitress took excellent care of me. I have the BEST MOFONGO in long time. The right way..."

Julio Edgardo

"It was just amazing. Authentic, delicious and filling. And the staff is very kind and friendly. We would definitely recommend that place..."

Thomas Schmidt

"I have to say that the customer service from Mildred and the food was outstanding. Mildred’s willingness to assist, and caring to explain my blind..."

Waleska Gonzalez

"Great first experience. A friend recommended this place and I was excited to try it. I was not disappointed. The food was good and the owner was very..."

Neri Colón

Puerto Plata Restaurant

82/100 (1952 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"great food, wonderful sauces and seasonings! we came in around 1PM, maybe one waitress, but food worth the wait, place was very nice and clean...."

Diana Brewsaugh

"Easily a great 'secret spot' in Jacksonville. Whoever is in the kitchen really cares about the food. Sit on the patio for great relaxing music. Wait..."

Logan Owlbeemoth

"Great food and nice sized portions! Love the style of the place! Go have a meal and drink on their patio right now!..."

Meridith Cruz

"Truly authentic Puerto Rican restaurant featuring THE BEST mofongo in Florida, rivaled only by the mouth watering pernil. The arroz con gondules..."

Judy Marina Motkowicz

"I had the Cuban sandwich which was not really authentic but it was one of the best sandwiches I have had in a very long time. Tender flavorful juicey..."

Ed Hunt

"We eat here about once a week. Service is good and the food is great! The place is very clean and decorated nicely, whether you dine in or al..."

Gayle McCool

"6 months ago was my first visit. The food here is amazing! Bistec Encebollado is memorable. Camarones en ajo was mouth watering. I discovered it..."

Christine Mercedes Tryhane Greene

"First time there and loved it! We arrived 45 minutes before closing and the waitress still served us with courtesy. The food was delicious. If I..."

Esther Figueroa

"Wow, excellent food and service was amazing First visit but well worth the drive from baymeadows. Will be..."

Rick Green

"Chicharrones de pollo, ceviche, mofongo, fried pork chops, patacones, sangria. It's always good, and delicious...."

Karen Edwards-Crawford

"Super inexpensive lunch deal. I had roast pork, yellow rice and black beans. Pleasant atmosphere, good service. I will..."

Joe Train

"Used to come to this place 11 years ago and now that I'm back in town I notice food got a lot better. Make sure you are hungry if you..."

Cesar Augusto Peña

"Friendly staff and bright inside. We just wanted a quick snack and were able to get that. We had empanadas and I had a side of black beans. The..."

Ann Shea

"If you have never been to this restaurant you are missing out on a hidden gem....I have to throw the fork down the food is amazing the staff is so..."

Elisha

"Our first time trying our Puerto Plata was amazing. The waitress was kind and informative. The restaurant was clean and colorful! The food was..."

Cassidy Kinman

"I randomly found Puerto Plata while researching local restaurants in Jacksonville, and I’m so glad we went to check it out. It seemed like a super..."

Dom D

"I only leave reviews if the food absolutely blows me out of the water and this did. Incredible food. The meat was tender and flavorful. The beans had..."

Kerstin Dickerson

"I visited Puerto Plata on 8/18/2023 and discovered they had reopened for inside dining. I quickly decided that I would dine in instead of getting an..."

Natasha

"Good Latin food. Made fresh. Prepare to wait. No steam table here. Had the steak with onions and beef stew with fried sweet plantains. Outdoor..."

Alan H

"They're always so nice to us here and the food is great every time. If you want authentic Puerto Rican food I suggest you make a stop..."

Vorvoloka M

"This was my first time going inside after the pandemic...boy was I pleasantly surprised! The ambiance, the food, and the service were great! Super..."

Juan Rosario

"Found this gem by accident while in the Lake Shore area of Jacksonville. Food, service and atmosphere were perfect. Garlic lovers, and I'm one of..."

J Eldred

"I absolutely love this place, the food is fantastic! Service wasn't the best the last time I went but still enjoyed my experience. Highly recommend,..."

Andy Draz

"I can't believe what I've been missing out on! I ordered breakfast for pickup, and it was outstanding. I had the Los Tres Golpes with mangu as my..."

Grace Sumner

"We eat here regularly. Food is delicious. Everything is good. Service is consistently lacking. Not once or twice but we have eaten here with the same..."

Kim Brewsaugh

"The place was easy to find from the GPS. There was plenty parking and was lively with music playing. There is a pick up window and lots of..."

Phree Jay

"We had a great time. I tried oxtail, red beans, yellow rice, and empanadas. Everything was amazing. Atmosphere was great with music and karaoke. Love..."

Ac Simpson

"Love the atmosphere. The staff was friendly and courteous. The food was delicious. And if you’re having an adult drink they are not watered down...."

Eusherica James

"Fresh, hot delicious food. Large portions. Made fast. VERY reasonable prices. I got the pork chop lunch special with yellow rice, black beans and..."

Judson Peterson

Mambos Cuban Cafe

82/100 (3105 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"This was our first visit and wow is all I can say. Top notch service from the moment we stepped foot inside and our server Gerardo was awesome. He..."

Steve Nix

"My favorite restaurant, and the second year we've gone to Mambos for Mother's Day. The food was amazing as always, wouldn't expect anything less. The..."

Laura L. Ferdinand

"I like french fries and Yuca frita but most places hand you a plate of greasy food. Mambos' food is the opposite: the fries and yuca have a crunchy..."

Aggie Pagan

"Absolutely delicious. After visiting Key West and getting my first taste of Cuban food, I couldn't get enough. Mambo's surpassed every expectation of..."

Kayleigh Schwend

"The owner is a good friend of mine, and my wife. his food is amazing he catered for our wedding best food we have had in a long time if you want a..."

Joseph Erdely

"The food reminded me of the Cuban food I miss from Miami delicious. The Cuban sandwich is tasty and the Churrasco is season well and delicious. Black..."

Mary L Anderson

"Overall experience was memory making. The warmth and authentic feel of the environment and the first impressions from parking lot to the inside..."

Michael Mundy

"I love this place! Great food, huge portions, and awesome customer service. Worth the drive from..."

Iaan Warren

"Went there with some friends after it was recommended by one of them. I loved the food, the café con leche was amazing. Great service. It hasn’t..."

Vero Munet

"This was my first experience with Cuban food and I must say that it was phenomenal!! My family and I absolutely loved it and we will definitely be..."

Mary Elizabeth Choate

"This is honestly one of my favorite restaurants in Jax. I try something new every time I go in and it’s never a disappointment. The food is always..."

Sara Ann

"My uncle recommended this place and stated it was the best cuban food in town. We had the 6 empanadas for our appetizer. Yes. 6. 2 chicken, 2 beef,..."

Carley Gonzalez

"We ordered a sampler appetizer that didn't disappoint, it was all delicious. Main dish I ordered the Lechon Asado was super tender and very tasty...."

Saban Smith

"Authentic and tasty Cuban sandwich. Relaxed atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff. Large portions. Could easily split the sandwich at $13.50. Will..."

Johnna Neugent

"Stopped in a week or so ago. Been to this place about 5 or 6 years ago and could never remember the name but after finally finding it and being the..."

Johnny N.

"First time here we are passing through and decided to stop here. Very nice place. Great atmosphere. The food was delicious and the service was..."

carmen leonard

"Fast and friendly service in a comfortable setting. Amazing food! Great..."

Phil Bonilla

"Stopped in for lunch and was thoroughly impressed! Veggie wrap was delicious. Swapped black beans and yellow rice for french fries and was happy..."

Chuck Wharton

"Sorry for the half eaten food photos! The food was really good and had really good flavor. They gave us so much food we couldn’t finish it. I..."

Veronica Chavez

"My daughter & I adore this place. They have delicious food & incredible service. Gloria always provides a memorable experience with love & uplifting..."

Kara Hart

"Sweet Cuban cafe on Beach Blvd gives you all the feels of Cuban cuisine. Loved the atmosphere and roominess. Service by Gabrielle was good .. not..."

North Florida Tasting Room

"The food and service here were amazing! We all tried something different, and each dish was delicious. I had the Mambos Chicken Salad and we shared a..."

Camryn Flores

"Our company had lunch catered into us today from Mambos. Absolutely amazing. Can't wait to visit the restaurant with my family. Absolutely..."

scott lawler

"I am reviewing this location based on their catering services. I chose Mambos Cuban Cafe as my catered food for my vow renewal event and worked with..."

Mia

"absolutely yummy! our server was so kind as well. would highly recommend this place..."

Tina Dao

"Yucca Fries delicious! All the food was yummy 😋 quick and easy on the pocket..."

C Ludwig

"Is a great place to come for Cuban food. Gets busy Sunday afternoon but worth the wait. Menu is through a QR code. Prices are reasonable more on the..."

Josue Acaron

"Never disappointed… The food is always amazing and always wow.. Everything so far I have try ( almost the whole menu) good and amazing flavor....."

Eddy Tolentino

Puerto Plata Restaurant

82/100 (1995 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Sweet!. Best sweet..."

M. B. A

"The best!. I have been going here for years and it's a treat every time. Great food and friendly..."

Sweetteaandgravy

"Gem in Lakeshore. You can't go wrong with their $5.99 lunch specials. We love the roast pork and fried chicken on Wednesdays. It comes with rice and..."

Adrienne Tucker

"Good food. Lots of great food at a low price. Love the fried porkchop and the Puerto Plata..."

Diane

"I'm from PR....and this my friend is one the best place I ever been satisfade..recomended..."

Chance

"Mmmmmmmm!!!!. I have been twice with my best friend. He has eaten there many times and loves it. I had a pork dish the first time and the arroz con..."

Elizabeth

"My Puerto Plata experience was wonderful. A friend of mine had been trying to get me to this restaurant for months; we finally made it today, and it..."

Michael R Davis

"Best Latin Food in Town! Bar None!. I think this is the best Latin Food in town(not that there are many choices). Extremely reasonable..."

Marcos

"Had lunch here today for the first time with my grams. Amazing food and they give you plenty of it. I will be a returning..."

Tina Maninger

"Honestly the best food I've ever had!! Must eat in..."

Liz Hall

"Excellent Dominican food. Served with a heaping serving of rice and beans. Service is quick and friendly. Check the board for lunch specials. May be..."

John T M.

"Yummy!!. I work right around the corner from this place and i have never been disappointed! They have daily lunch specials that are fairly priced..."

Jessica Hughes

""Dios, Patria, Libertad". Great place! It is Dominican by the way. Absolutely fantastic, and they have all kinds of authentic dishes. I myself like..."

Toscana1983

"Great food!!! Worth the..."

Francheska

"Solid Latin. Puerto Plato has the Latin food thing down. Simply prepared, classic comfort foods. Family friendly..."

Nancy White

"GREAT food! I live 60 miles away from this restaurant yet still find myself here every chance I..."

Jose

"Make sure to bring your appetite because the portion sizes are massive...you might also want to bring some stretchy pants with you..."

Jill C

"Friendly staff and bright inside. We just wanted a quick snack and were able to get that. We had empanadas and I had a side of black beans. The..."

Ann Shea

"If you have never been to this restaurant you are missing out on a hidden gem....I have to throw the fork down the food is amazing the staff is so..."

Elisha

"Our first time trying our Puerto Plata was amazing. The waitress was kind and informative. The restaurant was clean and colorful! The food was..."

Cassidy Kinman

"I randomly found Puerto Plata while researching local restaurants in Jacksonville, and I’m so glad we went to check it out. It seemed like a super..."

Dom D

"I only leave reviews if the food absolutely blows me out of the water and this did. Incredible food. The meat was tender and flavorful. The beans had..."

Kerstin Dickerson

"I visited Puerto Plata on 8/18/2023 and discovered they had reopened for inside dining. I quickly decided that I would dine in instead of getting an..."

Natasha

"Good Latin food. Made fresh. Prepare to wait. No steam table here. Had the steak with onions and beef stew with fried sweet plantains. Outdoor..."

Alan H

"They're always so nice to us here and the food is great every time. If you want authentic Puerto Rican food I suggest you make a stop..."

Vorvoloka M

"This was my first time going inside after the pandemic...boy was I pleasantly surprised! The ambiance, the food, and the service were great! Super..."

Juan Rosario

"Found this gem by accident while in the Lake Shore area of Jacksonville. Food, service and atmosphere were perfect. Garlic lovers, and I'm one of..."

J Eldred

"I can't believe what I've been missing out on! I ordered breakfast for pickup, and it was outstanding. I had the Los Tres Golpes with mangu as my..."

Grace Sumner

"We eat here regularly. Food is delicious. Everything is good. Service is consistently lacking. Not once or twice but we have eaten here with the same..."

Kim Brewsaugh

"The place was easy to find from the GPS. There was plenty parking and was lively with music playing. There is a pick up window and lots of..."

Phree Jay

"We had a great time. I tried oxtail, red beans, yellow rice, and empanadas. Everything was amazing. Atmosphere was great with music and karaoke. Love..."

Ac Simpson

"Love the atmosphere. The staff was friendly and courteous. The food was delicious. And if you’re having an adult drink they are not watered down...."

Eusherica James

"I absolutely love this place, the food is fantastic! Service wasn't the best the last time I went but still enjoyed my experience. Highly recommend,..."

Andy Draz

"Fresh, hot delicious food. Large portions. Made fast. VERY reasonable prices. I got the pork chop lunch special with yellow rice, black beans and..."

Judson Peterson

Stars Caribbean Restaurant

82/100 (2015 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food is pretty decent, I just wish at the time they had the food I desired to eat. The lady at the front counter her personality was beautiful..."

Anastasia Coleman

"My friend recommended this place to me and I will say it was absolutely delicious!!! So flavorful, fresh , seasoned very well , and over all a solid..."

Alex Lovos

"Oxtail was amazing. A bit of a wait but it came out hot and fresh. Cabbage and rice and beans were fantastic. Curry goat could have used more..."

SE Harper

"I must say, 2 years later, the business has really stepped up their game. Their flavorful food was never an issue. It was the lack of customer..."

Mrs BiLLionaire

"Stopped in Jax to visit family. Gave this place a try. This was a Take Out order. Food came out HOT and Fresh!!! Presentation was on point and very..."

Lorraine Roberts-Jackson

"Food was amazing and customer service was amazing as well. They were very friendly and welcoming. Were even walking around making sure everybody..."

Jabari Prewitt

"I've eaten there on multiple occasions and was never disappointed with their food. I've eaten the oxtail, jerk chicken, and goat before. There is..."

Rhashaunda Jones

"Food is always grilled fresh and tasty! The lady that owns this establishment is always very grateful for your business & a lady of faith! It..."

Review Critic

"Authentic Jamaican restaurant! I ordered and enjoyed a mixed plate of oxtails and Curry goat over steamed rice with steamed cabbage. Both oxtails and..."

Quanetta McNeal

"The food is good, nice size portions. They charge an extra fee if you don't pay with cash. They sell Roti skins which are very difficult to find in..."

Nicole R. Smith-Realtor

"Jerk chicken is like no other. One of the best around hands down. Don't go too late in the evening though get it as early as you can they usually..."

Dillon Revuelta

"I tried goat meat for three first time ever. It was AMAZING!!!!!!! I like it better than ox tails! 😲 I never thought I'd ever say something like..."

Reba C

"We had the jerk chicken and ribs , both were fall off the bone tender and seasoned just right. The red beans tasted so good with the cabbage I..."

Mike Stroman

"I absolutely love the stew beef...I've also had the jerk chicken as well....cabbage..fried dumplings and rice with beans....I will drive the 30..."

Brandy Lee

"Been here two days straight just moved to the area I feel as though they cook fresh food rather than having pre cooked steam wells in a window made..."

Jermaine Jabril

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Pollo Tropical

79/100 (2272 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome, extremely professional, very patient. The food was cooked fresh as requested. Great atmosphere. The family meal is definitely within..."

DAVIS S

"I love this location and eat here twice a week, as I work in Mandarin. The food is always fresh and hot and the service is always super prompt! The..."

Courtney

"The food was absolutely delicious, and customer service was..."

Kathryn Santos

"I am a new Floridian and was brought to this place by a native Floridian and i was not disappointed at all!!! I have dined in and taken out several..."

Sandra Kay

"They do a good job at this location. Staff is really friendly. Chicken is unbeatable. No chicken chain better than Pollo. Bring Pollo Tropical back..."

Gabe

"Service was perfect. Manager was on point and took very good care of me. Food was well prepared, pineapple rum sauce and BBQ guava were very..."

Dave Rivera

"I ate lunch here while traveling on a shopping trip with my best friend 💕. The food was fresh and delicious. I ordered a veggie bowl 🥣 😋. My..."

Felicia Davis

"Good food with good prices. They have a large selection of menu items, ranging from roasted chicken, pork, bowls and sandwiches, and sides. This is..."

Troy Broas

"Always a great experience here. Thank you to all the staff for going above and beyond to make sure my families meal always come out on point...."

Dan Huaman

"First time here. The lady working in the drive thru was extremely nice. Food tasted great and fresh. I ordered the bowl with yellow rice, chicken,..."

SoBo

"Absolutely wonderful service! My server was Larsharia and she was a delight! 10/10 would purchase from here..."

Sarah Johnson

"The chicken is always perfectly cooked, tender & delicious. I love the tropical flavors of the drinks, food, & ..."

Donna Jensen

"Five gold stars! Delicious, fresh, & fast! Dine-in order was perfect. All sauces were available. Very Clean. Loved the option to sit outside in the..."

Bean and Bugs Mom

Latin House Grill

79/100 (1108 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent all the way around! Good food, good music, great service. Accessible for electric wheelchair and manual aids too. Roomy bathrooms and..."

Louise Cruz

"Who doesn’t like a good Latin meal. One never leaves hungry. Nice portions. Had the shrimp mofongo & red snapper. They don’t mix the shrimp &..."

Alan H

"Authentic boricua food and a huge variety of options on the menu. We had mofongo, bistec encebollado, tostones, queso frito and the tripleta..."

Kira L

"Stopped by this restaurant for an early dinner yesterday and it definitely didn’t disappoint. We just returned from vacationing In Puerto Rico a..."

Carrie

"Probably one of my favorites when Im on the west side of Jacksonville! Mofongo always on point, fried chunks so juicy and flavorful and their bar is..."

Hector Vazquez

"Just moved to Jax and this is my go to spot for latin food. They have all of my favorite dishes from my culture, food is delicious and their..."

Maryvell Moran

"First time at Latin House Grill. It was a great experience. Beer was super cold, and food was very delicious. The Pernil was very tender and tasty,..."

David Rodriguez

"Latin House Grill presents authentic Latin cuisine in an inviting atmosphere. When you enter, you can pick a seat to your liking and a waitress will..."

RydonJS

"I went on a karaoke night. What a fun surprise! Food was great, people were friendly and the singing was a blast. The service is usually pretty good...."

A Pinero

"Pretty good. A little bit pricey, but they give you plenty of food. The mofo go with roster pork and salad, was great. The server, very nice and the..."

Severo Rivera

"This restaurant understands the meaning of service. Great food, the employees are very friendly and the atmosphere takes me back to Puerto..."

Joann Feliciano

"The Waitresses are very nice, the food is delicious, and very large portions. It was my Second time visiting and I will be going..."

MISTY ANTONETTI

"Greate atmosphere and better food. Awesome place for a good hangout with friends. Awesome karaoke..."

Renes Perez

"Absolutely loved the decor, the food , the music , the drinks. Authentic great Latin food. Would definitely..."

Angie Villavicencio

"The place is open! You can dine in and take carry out. Great Latin seasoned food, the personal is super nice and very helpful.Great decor and music..."

David Rivera

"Our place to dance and sing Karaoke 🎤🎶, the atmosphere and the respectful people makes a difference, kitchen opens until close I Recommended..."

Luis Vellon

Beignets Caribbean Cafe

"Enjoyed the new experience of Beignets. It was our first time and the food was very good. The service was ok considering there was only one man..."

Fran Gray

"This is one of the best Haitian owed Caribbean restaurants that I've tried so far. Come here! The food was hot and fresh, as we ate in restaurant..."

Bethany J

"I've never had one bad meal at this restaurant. The food is SUPERB! And they give you good portions. You really get your money's worth. The staff is..."

Norma Nestor-Jean Claude

"Very clean on the inside. I always call ahead they prepare as you request. The food is delicious. I usually get the Fish but the Goat is great also..."

Cousin Marvin

"Good Haitian Food. Taste one time, and you'll come back again. Trust me. Good Griyo,..."

WILHEM SEIDE JEAN CHARLES

"This is a small family owned Haitian business. Food was amazing. Very spicy/spiced food and servings are very..."

Alexander Guzman

"Good portions for the price! Conch is a rubbery kind of fish meat anyhow but the sauce used here made it quite do-able since it was not in a fritter..."

Toni Z

"Food was really good staff was nice got my order right and the rice was..."

Lisa Theoc

"First time here. Been looking for a Haitian restaurant for YEARS since i moved to the southside. Its actually pretty damn good. Didnt have white rice..."

Anntoniette Hutchinas

"There food is so tasty 🤤. Big portions, I love this..."

Shayna Cesar

"I will forever continue to come here HOWEVER if I'm paying 18$ for a side of stew I expect it to be in sealed container . All my stew spilled in the..."

Ziyah Adar

"Solid food. Staff was..."

Allen Adams

"I’m not from duval and spent MONTHS. Looking for authentic Haitian food and this place feels like home everytime this food is cooked with love and..."

michelle diamond

"The place has a welcome atmosphere, order jerk chicken with rice and beans. The one word comes to mind is delicious..."

Teddy Blanco

"The food is great price is outstanding, the portion was perfect. I had Grio rice and beans with plantains. Defiantly going back..."

Tammy

Island Tropics Restaurant

79/100 (1795 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had the butter and garlic shrimp Delish! I was with friends who had curry goat, curry shrimp and Soya all was very Delish! Very busy spot!..."

Akela Gordon

"Excellent lunch. Our office just ordered Island Tropics for lunch and it was very, very good. I had the jerk chicken with fried plantains. Both were..."

Joe Sousa

"Perfect!. The ladies that served us were very helpfully at what options they had that are vegan. So friendly and for the amount of food and how good..."

XAnimal Liberationx

"It's the best service is..."

Caroline Mitchell

"Nuff Food Mon!. I love coming to this place. Even though I probably pass about 15 Jamaican restaurants to get to this gem, it is a treasure. And the..."

Leighton

"Outstanding Jamaican food. The best i've had in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. VERY CLEAN, friendly, respectful environment. The food is cooked just..."

RICAN HAVOC

"By far better than Caribbean 🌅 down the street. They have improved greatly. I will return whenever I get hungry for island flavor again. May 2023..."

Get Money

"This is my top favorite place to eat at. The staff is always friendly when I go inside, I’ve found some great drinks inside, but the food and the..."

Quornita Saunders

"So happy we decided to not just pass this place again. The hubs and I love Jamaican food and this was pretty good. We started basic on the first..."

Brandy Seay (DisplacedGinja)

"The BEST food I've had in Jacksonville!! It was exactly what I had the taste for, and it did not disappoint. The oxtail was falling off the bone, and..."

Mic Cas

"Love this place and girls behind counter are super sweet! I love the Rice & Peas & Cabbage! My husband is a huge fan on the Oxtail! Portions are..."

Christine Gawlik

"Best ox’s in Jacksonville FL!! I go like every Saturday. Friendly customer service as..."

Tatyana D.

"The food is delicious! The gravy on the oxtails was perfect! I also got the jerk chicken with bbq sauce and Mac and cheese… the flavors of the food..."

DefyGravitySalon&Spa (DefyGravitySalonSpa)

"This is my favorite spot. I order fresh from the kitchen and they’re jerk shrimp spicy just don’t miss. Baby girl wanted jerk chicken. Her plate..."

L “ToyaGotTheShot” Goodman

"Definitely loved the young adults who served us the day after Thanksgiving, she was polite and helpful , loved the portions of oxtail and peas n..."

robyn ramsey

"Authentic Jamaican 🇯🇲 food!!! We shared orders of curry goat, jerked chicken, rice & peas, and beef pies! Everything tasted..."

Roshaunda Burwell

"When you walk in, it is clean and open format. Very nice staff, fresh hot food, dinning available inside. Food was amazing ! We got oxtail, rice and..."

Breanna Gould

"The food was amazing. The lady that helped was so kind even though you could tell she had probably had a long day. We appreciate you guys!! You made..."

Boen Leann

"This was my first visit here, and the ladies working in there were super friendly and had good customer service. I got curry chicken and it's..."

Miranda Williams

"The food was the best since I have been in Jacksonville Fl. But Baby the Lady who made my Peanut Punch has been the best I had since I was in..."

PATRICIA GAY

Las Antillas Restaurant

"Love ordering there. This is labeled as a grocery store, but this is more so a restaurant. They usually have different food everyday. The prices are..."

Melissa Cruz

"The food is already cooked and served as you order. Don't worry, it is hot and fresh. I had the yellow rice and chicken stew. It was really good. The..."

Joshua M

"I absolutely love the food here...have been there several times each time picking a different dish...never disappointed....and the people that work..."

Julia Hernandez

"Love this spot, being from New Jersey and moving down to Florida it has become close to impossible to find a decent Puerto Rican restaurant. This..."

Sarah Rowe

"The food is delicious, very clean place, good service and good..."

Yachira Roman

"Time after time - Perfection! Authentic Latin cuisine. Great value. I have recommended this restaurant to many..."

Erik K

"Always delicious. Roast pork amazing . Rice and beans to die for . Friendly , clean and always so refreshing . I love this..."

averie gore williams

"Great service and owners. Family owned and always feels inviting and food is..."

Deerwood Florist

"this food tastes like the home, like the food my mom knows how to cook. I love..."

Raul Ferrera

"Amazing service , Authentic food. Thank you so much..."

Kydd KiLo

Pollo Tropical

78/100 (1146 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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"My wife and I really like going to Pollo tropical for a quick meal. They food is usually freshly prepared and the prices are great. They also have a..."

Troy Broas

"We love eating here! The chicken is delicious, and we love Caribbean style food. Easy to make healthy food choices and get gluten free options. New..."

Brad Harder

"I absolutely love this place! Chicken is great! And the sides are all good! They have a great deal right now buy a $25 and get $5..."

L Byerly

"Great food. Even has mac n cheese for my little girl. And they cater business lunches? Wow, gave me a great..."

Jeff R

"Today was my first time ever going to Pollo Tropical. The food there was amazing. It was absolutely delicious and fresh. The employees were very..."

Giuliana Isabel

"The food always tastes fresh. And the staff are all professional customer service people. I love eating their food. And the location is great one..."

Mackensy Agnant

"Food is very fresh, excellent manager, Pedro. He always finds time to ask his customers if the food is good. Very polite and nice The salsas are the..."

Corina Rodriguez

"I ordered & picked up lunch here today. It was so delicious! I had the tropi-chop with pulled pork, yellow rice with veggies plus bell pepper, black..."

Julie Ruhl

"Delicious! Place has really picked back up. Miss the green beans, but I'd rather not have any, than have bad ones. We split the ½ chicken platter..."

Jeff Johnston

"We had not eaten here in a couple years, and we wanted to find a different taste from Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, BBQ, etc., and etc. I remember the..."

Sally Shaw

"I would have given 5 stars to this location but I didn't because the wait can be long. However, the order is almost always correct and the food is..."

Madison

Pollo Tropical

78/100 (2578 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great selection. Friendly service. Meats were all very moist and flavorful. Quick service. Easily accessible off the highway on the way to airport...."

Lisa

""You can never go wrong with Pollo Tropical. Fast serve food with dishes that are sit-down restaurant quality. Honestly the bowls rival that of..."

Ansel Diama

"Staff was great and friendly. It is fast food but nice and different. They offered me a kids meal because I wasn't very..."

Sir Robert

"Excellent Experience!. Being a Miami area transplant to Amelia Island, I was thrilled to find Pollo Tropical at River City Marketplace. Unlike the..."

Ron Lindhart

"Enjoyed. Ate here last night, taking advantage of some coupons we received. I expected a disorganized mess since they've only been opened a few days,..."

JaxMom

"Everytime I go here, I am very impressed with the food. It's fresh, hot and very tasty. It's well worth the..."

Laquanda “Dee dee”

"Delicious grilled chicken. Great beans and rice. I loved the plantains. The curry sauce is yummy - you can get a choice of sauces on the side. Also..."

Holly Smith

"Their space is small, but they have good food and the employees are really nice! If you ask them if you can have the soda-like water , then they will..."

Numa

"I had the Tropichop bowl with avocado. It was fresh and delicious!! It wasn’t very crowded and was served relatively..."

celeste salinas

"Solid food for fast casual. Service was good enough. Loved the flavor of chicken and great sides. Get the green..."

Marciano Torres

"The avocado don't look the same as in the picture. In the picture theres more. Picture in the menu. Other than that it was good...."

Doris Melendez

"Absolutely a disappointment! I really had high hopes for them. I ordered the roasted pork plate w/2 sides and yuca bites with 2 desserts. They only..."

Misty Michelle Dempsey

"I really liked everything thing except the steak strips that came on my trip platter. I didnt like the lime season it was marinated in but is sure..."

DC Roy

"The chicken was great! The staff is friendly and..."

Constantine T

"I came by this place right before closing and the employees were very friendly and accommodating. I order a chicken and it was delicious juicy and..."

Niquie Jones

"shout-out to Kayla, very nice ,great customer service all the way around. Went thru drive thru, got food super fast and it was good . Haven't been..."

John App

"Ate here twice now. Great food and service. I don't get the bad reviews, did they eat somewhere..."

TheBAman76

"Out of lettuce. Lost at least 3 customers via Grub hub that I saw while was in line. Wal-Mart is a 3 minute walk away. Store DID NOT advise the..."

John Oliver

De Real Ting Cafe

77/100 (1348 ratings)

"Absolutely love this spot! Food is always delicious and the service is top tier. I treat myself on the weekends with their jerk chicken meal, but I..."

Destiny K Jackson

"1st time here... I absolutely loved it ! VIBE was nice,grown people know how to enjoy themselves,everyone out looking nice. Who knew they were..."

Ten K-Mor

"Came here to celebrate the night before my wedding and had the time of my life! Friday nights, they have a dj and play music on the sidewalk. Real..."

Kiki Jordan

"Happy hour ok patronize service before happy hour was over purchased 2 modelo asked waittess to hold the other until I was ready got 2nd which I..."

Janease Adams

"Absolutely the best peach cobbler and bread pudding in Jacksonville Florida! I am a connoisseur of peach cobbler and bread pudding and if you don't..."

Sheldon J. Vann, Attorney at Law

"Friday Night festival on the street is a SERIOUS grown folk VIBE. The live bands are different every week. The are all awesome. The live DJ is..."

CJ Simmons-Grant

"Fun food drinks and good music party atmosphere all night long 🥂 if you are new to Jacksonville Florida then be real ting cafe is the place to..."

Michael Green

"Very laid back and chill environment. The food was..."

LaRoslyn Aaron

"It is a great place to go out and have fun and listen to some great music and enjoy friends and..."

Island girl shawn

"This place can have some really good music, I've been Friday and Saturday during the Jazz festival weekend. The only food I've bought is the..."

Nicole Jones

"What a wonderful place to go on a Friday evening! There is outdoor seating to listen and enjoy a live band that plays R&B. Afterwards, the DJ plays..."

Deanna Stotler

"Food was good and not overly seasoned we had the shrimp, rice and beans which were medium size shrimp and you got about 8-10 and a deep fried chicken..."

REGINALD BELLAMY

"My favorite hangout on Friday night for live Jazz outside at 7:30p then karaoke inside at 9p. A great time...."

Joe “Ms. Joe” Bacon

"Best buffet in Jacksonville. Food is amazing. Oxtails were amazing. Peach Cobbler was amazing. Kind staff that was very helpful to a first timer...."

Danniel Drinkall

"A Friday night, I worked very late @ law office upstairs, I stopped in for a drink on the way out... during a festival! The gentlemen at the door..."

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Jd’s Caribbean Cuisine

77/100 (353 ratings)

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"This place is great! Been here 2 times now. Both times the food was amazing and even better, the staff was beyond nice and welcoming. If you’ve..."

Brennan Brown

"Tried out a great, new restaurant in Jacksonville named "JD's Caribbean Cuisine" located on Western Blvd across from the Mall. Met the very nice..."

Michael Surles

"I’ve been contemplating coming here since they opened because of a few bad reviews. Finally today i gave it a shot and it was great. My son had..."

Royleta Garcia

"It's been years but finally an actual Caribbean food spot here in Jacksonville. Excellent food and friendly..."

Chris J Gaddy

"Today is day two having lunch at this establishment and they didn’t disappoint! The food is amazing and the staff is absolutely awesome. This is..."

Kala Danielle

"The food was amazing!!! The staff are so nice!! Try the homemade drinks if you can.... The hibiscus drink was really good. We will be back very..."

Paula Wood

"Just tried this place for the first time. The jerk chicken was very delicious as well as everything else. The plantains were so good too. Will..."

MeeChelle Tart

"The food and service was awesome!! My husband had the chicken roti and I had the small brown stew chicken with coco bread. Both was good but the..."

Annette Avery Bucchan

"Great food well worth your money enjoyed it a..."

Cindy Ball

"The beef patties and garlic/parsley rice are..."

Megan Renae

"The food was amazing. The beef patty and coco bread was..."

Toni KHendricks

"Finally found a good Caribbean restaurant in town! GREAT food (I had the Chicken Roti�), service with a smile, and very clean. Definitely my new..."

Vidya Elliott

"Food is served hot and fast every time. The corn soup is awesome...."

Jene Fonah

"JD's Caribbean Cuisine is a colorful and aromatic treat. My nose was tantalized by a mix of tropical scents. I could just stand the counter a smell..."

James Watkins

"Everything here taste amazing and it is so clean here and they are up to date with the social distancing. I would highly recommend coming here!! The..."

Nathanael Williams

"The food here is amazing and the service is great. The only thing I would change is the amount of plantains they give. Definitely not enough. Besides..."

Alexis Stribbling

"my favorite Jamaican food spot, I live in Virginia but every time I come to Jacksonville North Carolina I have to stop by because the food has too..."

JT Gold

"When we're out running the roads doing Cracked It Escape Games business we love stopping to our locally owned businesses. JD's Carribean Cuisine on..."

Brian Vinciguerra

"Absolutely loved everything I had today! Friendly staff, clean building, awesome food! I will definitely be back to explore the..."

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"One of my favorite places to eat in Jacksonville North Carolina! The food has so much flavor! The Jamaican food is..."

Taty Melgar

"The restaurant was clean and customer service was great and the food was amazing. Can't wait for my next..."

Chantell Evenson

"Great food, very friendly ppl. Prices a very reasonable..."

Takeshia

"The entire place was well cleaned and maintained. Very friendly staff who cultivate a friendly and inviting environment. All of this great, but..."

jacob long

"My husband and I just ate here. Were not experts on Jamaican cuisine but we have traveled there a half dozen times or so. We have eaten at local..."

Tammy Rocco

"The food at JD’s is very rich and flavorsome. Great location and an amazing staff that provides a pleasant experience. Candidly, the food is worth..."

Bruce Craigwell

"Wow, amazing food! It was fresh and delicious. I'm very impressed with the jerk chicken, and the parsley rice is so good, the cabbage and the..."

Samuel Doran

"Delicious Caribbean food! If you're searching for something to eat that's different and absolutely delicious, try here. You can either eat in or take..."

Mark Huneycutt

"Amazing authentic Caribbean Cuisine! Staff is polite, music is good, and food is GREAT! Feels like your back on the Island! Could eat here a couple..."

Rozayy

Havana Jax Cafe

75/100 (1170 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food wasn't bad at all and the service was actually really nice! I personally thought that the atmosphere was going to be more decorated and they..."

William Lopez V.

"Went a couple times back in the 90's when in town and remembered it was very good! Was recently in town for a football game and decided to see if it..."

John Leon

"Stopped by here on a whim and was very pleasantly surprised. Server was polite, fast, and attentive. Food was delicious, authentic, and very fairly..."

Issis Alvarez

"Food is absolutely delicious. Coffee was exquisite. Their mojitos are the best that I have ever had. Thank you all for providing us a beautiful space..."

Coral Nichole

"Ropa vieja, arroz amarillo y frijoles negros. Spectacular food….as authentic Cuban as it gets…literally home made. Awesome service. You’ve got..."

Luis Llopiz

"The food is really good, but I think they give a smaller portion now than before. 2 small tostones with my meal. Didn't like that. Had to order..."

Herby Guilliod

"I've been really missing the Cuban food in Orlando, so I had to give this place a try! It's exactly what I've been looking for. I had the masitas de..."

Angelica Elsen

"Havana Jax has been one of my favorite restaurants over the past two years. I had the pleasure of introducing my friend to them today and, as always,..."

Marq Mervin

"Went for an afternoon snack. Cortadito and guava cream cheese pastry for the win! Service was absolutely..."

Regina Hillsberry

"WOW. The food was Amazing! I loved the waiter (older gentleman). Empanada was very delicious, with the pickled onions. Wasnt too enthralled with the..."

Danni

"From the moment we were greeted we knew this is a place we’d like to come back to. We visited. The food is amazing, the service impeccable and the..."

Alix Hernandez

"Super yummy! One of the best Cubans I’ve had in a long time. Today was my first visit and I will most definitely be..."

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"Loved our first visit to Havanna Jax. We haven’t been to Havanna but the food was comparable to what we’ve had in Miami. We will definitely go..."

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