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Empanada's Factory Latin Fusion
93/100 (2524 ratings)
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Latin
South American
Peruvian
Vegetarian Friendly
Colombian
Cuban
Central American
Spanish
Argentinean
Peruvian
Latin
South American
Cuban
Argentinean
Central American
Colombian
Venezuelan
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Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
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Croquettes
Sit down
Spanish
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Seating
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Cheap Eats
"The spinach empanada and veggie burgers were phenomenal. I can’t remember what it was called but the cappuccino type coffee drink was delicious...."
Taylor Stolen
"Delicious, authentic food! Everything from the service, to the flavor, to the presentation was great. I’m obsessed with their huancaina..."
Rachel Zavala
"Beef Argentina empanada is a must! The owner who was my waitress were super kind and accommodating. one happy..."
Chi Nguyen
"OMG! A REAL Latin restaurant in Jacksonville that has a little bit of everything. Food is so full of homemade Latin flavor that we actually closed..."
Mike Espin
"Second time I’ve been here, and everything was really good! The churrasco steak was cooked very well, and the chimichurri sauce was excellent...."
Alexi T
"First time visiting and this restaurant exceeded my expectations. For appetizers, we had the Argentinian empanadas (I recommend the onion and cheese..."
Wesnie
"This was some of the best Latin food I've had and I've traveled to a lot of places. 5/5 stars for sure in terms of taste, texture, seasoning, etc. It..."
George Raileanu
"I visited Jacksonville, so my son and I decided to try this place, and I'm glad we did. The food was very good. The service was very friendly...."
Don McAllister Jr
"Good place to relax and eat en empanada. The empanadas are very generously filled with chicken or beef. There are plenty of spaces to sit and..."
Manuel Olvera
"Ask for Matias, he is the best server ever! He made me come back today! He know how to treat people and made me feel closer to my roots! and the chef..."
Andrea W. Earp
"Food was amazing, price very reasonable, service was great. My wife and I enjoyed the food and atmosphere very much. We had the ",churrasco" and..."
Cesar Desiderio
"A very authentic Latin food experience! Food was fast, hot, and delicious! I had the Picadillo a la Habanera with tostones, rice and beans (other..."
Kira L
"Food and service was great. Lechon Asada was..."
Geoff Woods
"AMAZING food!! It’s a great fusion of lots of different Latin American cultures and everything is authentic. We ordered way too much food because..."
Roberto Lachner
Cafe Ybor Food Bus
93/100 (53 ratings)
Restaurants
Cuban
Cuban
American
American
Lunch
Dinner
Fast food
American
Cuban
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This was the Ybor, got it for lunch and it came with chips or pasta salad! Delicious - the bread to meats ratio was just..."
Alexandra Bara
"I've only had the Miami, but I've had it multiple times now when they come by my office. Everything is great about this sandwich! The bread is great..."
Jace Romero
"1st time reviewing a product/service here on Google but I had to make 1 for this food truck! Had the Bushwood & Greek potato salad today & it was..."
Joseph S
"Picked up an Ybor and Miami earlier today both with side fruit salad. I just warmed up and ate the Ybor and thoroughly enjoyed it reheated, so I..."
Manu S
"The Franklin (with turkey breast) is a delicious cuban style sandwich! I love the add of whole cranberry sauce and the slices of real sharp cheddar..."
Kris Umlauf
"A very friendly guy selling good, classic Cuban sandwiches. He also makes good lemon pastries for dessert. If you’re in the mood for a good..."
Arri Morris
"I tried their veggie sandwich on their food truck yesterday. It was simple no frills but really tasty.I guess their ingredients and bread were fresh..."
Amit Gupta
"Great experience at Cafe Ybor today. Very friendly help from the person taking my order, with good recommendation for a sandwich. The Ybor was a..."
Alex
"I generally don’t eat from food trucks but was ad I did from ybor. The food was delicious and well priced! Keep up the good work..."
Shama M
"Probably one of the best sandwiches I've had in a while and great folks cooking..."
Dennis Yu
El Mofongo
84/100 (1062 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Cuban
Spanish
Latin
Cuban
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Cuban Sandwich
Latin
Cuban
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
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Lunch
"One of the best places I’ve yet to come across the food it mouth watering. I will definitely go again and recommend to anyone looking for really..."
Christine Amirah
"Awesome Meal..... My wife and I both had the shredded pork, black beans /w rice and plantains. For dessert, we both had Flan. We are both picky about..."
Dvann99
"Great food and great people. The food is very tasty, with out being overly oiled. The cooking is done with fresh ingredients , and doesn't depend on..."
Dea
"Best Flan in town!!! Had the chicken Mofongo, It was tender and very flavorful. My wife had the Cuban and it was outstanding , great bread!!!..."
Jacob Bander
"Avoid bacon sandwich!. Food is good, but avoid the bacon sandwich, it is dry, bacon overcooked,no butter and the omelette was..."
Antonella
"First time eating here and first time trying mofongo. Both were great! The Cuban sandwich was also very delicious. Whatever you get make sure you..."
Summerfiresouth
"Really good, authentic, flavorful mofongo. Definitely nothing on this menu is vegetarian-friendly (and it is pretty pricey, too), but it's nice to..."
IVW
"Susan Patrick. Hi, El Mofongo's is one of the best places to stop in for a great healthy & authentic Cuban sandwich!!! The restaurant is nestled..."
Susan
"Yum!. Despite the higher crime rate in this area of town, the food here is so delicious, it keeps us coming back for more. No matter what you try,..."
Jkw
"Good food!. This is more of a Dominican-Cuban place now. I used to go there when it was owned by the original Cuban owner,,,and the food tastes as..."
Ralph
"This was my first time here. The staff was very welcoming. We had a lot of questions and they were very helpful. Nice relaxed atmosphere for lunch...."
Susie Crawford
"Omg this restaurant hands down had the best tasting mofongo relleno de camarones (green plaintains seasoned with garlic and stuffed with shrimp) and..."
Jay Blu
"Very authentic food, generous serving, and awesome service. The staff are friendly and helpful. Prices are more than fair. Wanted to try something..."
John V
"Simple neighborhood restaurant with friendly service and delicious food - and they serve breakfast all day. I arrived at 10:30am to meet a relative..."
Debra Wright
"New style and an even better experience. Food was great service was great and the will leave the customer feeling appreciated was in the air. Even..."
Phillip Lewis
"I have been coming here for over 8 years and it's always been amazing the food is literally so good every time..."
Jeraldo Rodriguez
"The food is very tasty, I'm a repeat customer and they haven't missed yet. Service staff are always friendly. I'd go back in a..."
Marlon Goodchild
"Their steak sandwiches are always sooo good! My favorite place to eat in Jax! I also highly recommend their..."
Kayla Phiel
"The mofongo restaurant first of all was amazing, the employees greeted us with the typical smile and friendly welcoming, and as Hispanics my husband..."
stella vega
"The food was great everyone was very nice and professional clean the atmosphere and once again the food was great will recommend it to..."
Diana Diaz
"Fantastically delicious Cuban and Dominican food. We had the Alcapuria, and plantains. We also had picadillo, beef empanadas with white rice and..."
Alice Herren
"Very good food 100% recommended. Also the staff is very friendly and very..."
Orlando Rodriguez
"Tasty place and nice people, didn't get pics of food, but everything was fried right, the man at the front gave me a gauva cheese pastry on the house..."
Joey Knapp
"Absolutely loved El Mofongo. I can't lie I am a cuban addict and that is what brought me in, but the mofongo was absolutely delicious. So much flavor..."
Rachel Cecil
"Really good food, super friendly staff, and they load you up with alot of food. Definitely a comfort food kinda place , wish they had bits of pork..."
mitch fiedler
"Great sandwiches, friendliest service and delicious coffee at very good prices. Perfect place to have breakfast or lunch. The best thing on the menu:..."
Keith U
Mambos Cuban Cafe
82/100 (3105 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Spanish
Latin
Caribbean
Pizza
Cuban
Spanish
Latin
Caribbean
Cuban
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Beef
Chicken Wings
Cuban Sandwich
Churrasco
Tostones
Lechon
Sit down
Pizza
Latin
Caribbean
Cuban
Spanish
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Caribbean
Spanish
Cuban
Latin
Caribbean
Cuban
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Caribbean
Cuban
Latin
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Latin House Grill
79/100 (1108 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Spanish
Latin
Latin
Caribbean
Caribbean
Cuban
Cuban
Puerto Rican
Dinner
Lunch
Cuban
Puerto Rican
Latin
Spanish
Caribbean
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Havana Jax Cafe
75/100 (1170 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Latin
Caribbean
Cuban
Spanish
Latin
Caribbean
Cuban
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Salad
Cuban Sandwich
Pork
Sit down
Spanish
Caribbean
Cuban
Latin
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"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..."
M
"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..."
Kim Ginter