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Central American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Jacksonville

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Empanada's Factory Latin Fusion
93/100 (2524 ratings)
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Latin
South American
Cuban
Argentinean
Central American
Colombian
Venezuelan
Spanish
Latin
South American
Vegetarian Friendly
Peruvian
Colombian
Cuban
Spanish
Central American
Peruvian
Argentinean
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
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Breakfast
Croquettes
Sit down
Spanish
Argentinean
South American
Central American
Peruvian
Colombian
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Latin
Takeout
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Wheelchair Accessible
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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
Takeria Mix Restaurant
83/100 (1325 ratings)
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South American
Central American
South American
Central American
Dinner
Lunch
Central American
South American
Dinner
Lunch
"Delicious food and excellent service. Waitress was nice and helped us with all of our questions. Met the owner who shared how this restaurant has..."
Mel Rodriguez
"If you're looking for authentic Honduran food, Takeria Mix is your new home! The Baleada w/chorizo was awesome! The staff is great, they speak enough..."
Yone
"Great food awesome service, I will definitely go back, Higley recommend..."
Jackie Bravo
"Great service, amazing food. I had such a great experience i ordered entrees to-go as well. I can't wait to go back then next time I'm in town...."
Rachel Volante
"Delicious food, great service. June was very kind and..."
Rumilda Vargas
"It was my first time visiting this restaurant. I was in the mood for plátanos maduros and I googled “plátanos maduros jacksonville” and this..."
Daniella Schuss
"The food was delicious. I loved my visit there. Staff was friendly and willing to explain what some of the things on the menu were. This is a hidden..."
Kevin Mendez (26 Podcast)
"Awesome spot for tacos and authentic Honduran and Latin foods. We got shrimp nachos and tacos (chicken, steak and ground beef) all..."
Joanne Kuruvilla
"Great food. Awesome..."
Calon Mercer
"It was my first time there and the food was..."
sweetbamagirl1
"Good service. The food was pretty good. Had the carnitas tacos with home style..."
Robert Morell
"I love the food here and tge employees are always friendly and very helpful. The food has always been great and I have eaten a lot of different foods..."
Jerry Hypes
Puerto Plata Restaurant
82/100 (1952 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Central American
Puerto Rican
Latin
Caribbean
Central American
Puerto Rican
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Pork
Shrimp
Caribbean
Central American
Puerto Rican
Latin
Reservations
Seating
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Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
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Mid-range
"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
Pollo Tropical
78/100 (1146 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Grill
Central American
Latin
Caribbean
Central American
Fast Food
Latin
Caribbean
Fast food
Grill
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Sit down
Grill
Fast food
Latin
Caribbean
Central American
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"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