Best cuban sandwich hands-down. Staff was amazing. Ohhh can't forget the amazing Keylime pie.

Hidden gem off the beaten path. The pretzels were amazing, as were the quesadillas. Lovely old house with plenty of charm, local art for sale. Prices are reasonable. read more

Disappointing service!! Food we did finally get had good flavor, but chicken was dry. Snotty attitude from our waitress, saw other patrons walk out after not even being acknowledged! Sad and disappointing visit on what we followed yelp review to try it out. Not recommended! read more

Quick review: This is one of the best lunch spots in town! Fresh food that's always good and full of flavor, friendly staff, can handle large to go orders, & will get your order right every time. Food: 5/5. Everything is incredibly fresh. Get the jerk chicken Caesar wrap for the perfect lunch that's a solid portion with a ton of flavor. The pasta salad is great and the chili is phenomenal. Salads are fresh and crisp. Location: 5/5. Easy to get to and parking is a breeze. It's a small place so bigger parties might not be comfortable, but order a big order to go and I guarantee they will get it right. Customer service: 5/5. Everyone is friendly and professional. I don't have a single complaint. Will offer to help you carry your food to your car. Overall, a great experience. Ordered to go lunch for 12 people and they got every single thing right. And, if they hadn't, I'm sure they would have fixed it on the spot. Perfect spot for a quick, casual bite!! read more

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SERIOUS EATS! This is a hidden gem located in St. Augustine which offers what I would call Cal-Mex fare with a little southern influence. I have come here a few times with my sister (because she knows the best places in her town) and I have never been disappointed with the freshness of their ingredients and the flavor of their food. It's totally satisfying for the palate and the tummy! This restaurant is situated in a little converted house that serves up some BIG food with reasonable prices! The decor is cozy and colorful with divided dining areas for whatever fits your mood. Your plate is always served beautifully decorated with generous portions to boot. But wait to you taste it.... For starters, be careful as some of their appetizers are big enough for a meal (i.e. jerk chicken nachos ($9) corn tortilla chips piled high with melted cheese, black beans, marinated jerk chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and jalapenos topped with sour cream, green onions, and fresh cilantro served with a side of salsa add avocado $2. Leave room for your actual meal as they have an amazing menu that seems to change and evolve with the seasons. If you're a newbie, you really can't go wrong with their wet burrito ($7): black beans, brown rice, roasted red peppers, cheese, jalapenos, tomatoes and lettuce rolled in a flour tortilla, smothered in our red chili sauce topped with more cheese and baked. served with sour cream on the side add jerk chicken $2 or avocado $2 add shrimp or mahi $5 OR my personal favorite: avocado and roasted red pepper tacos or any of their tacos for that matter! Whatever you get to eat, they offer a nice selection of beer to wash it all down. And if you want to shine food altogether, they have a little space towards the back for the serious drinkers. But why on earth would you want to do that? AMAZING! read more

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Very good, laid back little place to grab some tasty tacos and a cold beer. If I lived close by I'm pretty positive I would be a regular. The staff was friendly, the place was clean and the vibe was good. I'll be back.... Don't miss out! read more

Looking for a cute house that has been renovated into a restaurant serving great cuisine worth giving your business to? Then look no further than the Back 40 Urban Café. The Back 40 is situated in a quaint residential area, mixed in with local residences, so don't pass it up thinking that was just a house. This place is a little hidden gem, but once you find it, you will be totally satisfied! Pull into the driveway, parking is in the back. I suppose when it gets busy, you find street parking? There are 2 entrances, back and front, fully staffed to greet you as you walk in. The house is divided up into different sections to hold as many tables as possible. The menu is a little overwhelming with many choices to contemplate. I came here YEARS ago, and really thought that it was gone. But when a friend suggested to go for lunch, I didn't hesitate! I went back and forth with what I wanted, and ended up ordering the Island Bowl. WOW....when this was brought out to me, I was in AWE! My bowl was filled to the brim with: black beans and brown rice, shredded cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, cilantro, green onions, and salsa. I added chimichurri steak tips as my protein, and I couldn't have been happier! Potion sizes are large, I was watching all the food pass by. Prices are reasonable, and choices are plenty! I meant to get a togo menu so I could try them again, but I can improvise and use the internet to order! If you are in and about St Augustine and want a nice sit down reasonable place to eat without fighting the crowds and parking of downtown, then give this place a try! Right off King St on Dixie Hwy... read more

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Wish I could have eat more! Hard to find but worth the effort. I want to try the wet burrito next visit. Gumbo was interesting, great but a class of its own. Homemade taste- one bowl is not enough for me however- with e Street tacos just enough read more

The place was really nice. Everything we ordered was very tasty and its cheap too. I like the outdoor sitting area. I ordered the special that day which was the mexican pizza. Glad i did because i enjoyed every piece and bits of my food. read more

Back 40 Urban Cafe - Caribbean Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

This place is great. Food was made fresh and creative recipes. Jerk chicken was juicy and flavorful, without being covered in hot spices. Atmosphere on the back deck very casual, authentic old Florida. Way off the strip, so good parking and few tourists. read more

There was seven of us and the place looked good with mixed reviews so we gave it a try. Service was terrible with one girl trying to wait on four parties and was clueless on how to do her job. The appetizers came out cold and were sent back. We had to ask for everything, napkins, water and utensils. After waiting for nearly an hour our food came and was 50/50. There was a lobster taco which was very good and quesadilla which was also very good but the pineapple salsa was just untasty chopped pineapples out of a can. The rest of the meals were not tasty and was accompanied with terrible tasting sides. The manager who came to our table and was understanding and did give us some compensation on our dishes. We would give them another try since the manager was so understanding. read more

I debated a five star. Service was a little slow, and at $10 (or $13) a salad, the price is a little steep. If I could give it 4.5, I would. In general, the food is very good. The Island Bowl is awesome. The Thai Chicken salad, and the Curry Shrimp salad are both full of great flavors. The dressings are exceptional. The Wet Burrito is good but needed a little more spice. And as I mentioned in my tip, the sweet tea is not too sweet. That's a plus. The interior is full of artwork by local artists for sale. It is decorative and supports the local art scene. Very cool. Check this place out if you get the chance... read more

I had the sangria, and it was pretty good. There was no fruit in it, which threw me off. I ordered some type of tropical chicken quesadillas with pineapples inside. It was okay. The pineapples werent for me, but if you like pineapples on pizza you'll LOVE this. Cut very proportionally. Parking is not that great and its a very small place, so don't come with a large party. A lot of my friends tried the desserts and loved it. Very cute small business! read more

You have to come here.....very relaxed, great food, 4.5 , off the hustle bustle trail, onsite parking, and relaxed low country setting. Wait staff super friendly. Will be my "return to place". They are getting 5 stars from me but overall no question on their overall 4.5 rating with 200+ racers. They are doing it right!!! Did I say the food was great!!! 8/3/2018 UPDATE: Back 40 never disappoints. Must come, great atmosphere, relaxing and laid back, and food is outstanding!!! read more

Back 40 Urban Cafe - Caribbean Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

We've enjoyed Back 40 about five times -- each time we come to St Augerstine. :) The food is wonderful - tasty and beautifully prepared. Great use of spices. Great beer. Super service. This place is a "find" -- and a welcome relief from the overpriced palces with no parking in the tourist areas. We'll certainly be back! read more

Super delicious and phenomenal customer service. I got the chicken curry wrap and it was AMAZING. We had a large party and the 2 waitresses that we had were super friendly and attentive. Great customer service and highly recommend stopping by. read more

The owner does not follow USA health code. She doesn't speak English so relys on a terrible old server to get her business up and running. They don't wash their hands and they don't pay taxes and the owner steals from her employees read more

The food was excellent, service also excellent and it is a cute little place with a parking lot.

My boyfriend and I were looking for a restaurant that had several vegetarian options and this place popped up on yelp. We arrived and were warmly welcomed. I decided on the avocado-pepper tacos with a cup of chili and my boyfriend got the wet burrito without cheese. They serve the best homemade chili I've ever had. The tacos were really delicious as well. The flavors of everything worked great together. The burrito was massive. We always share our food together and we still couldn't finish the burrito. It was good but nothing special. There seemed to be something missing. It could've been that we ordered it without cheese, but I wish there was more flavor. The desserts looked good, it we were both too full. The restaurant is cute and homey. I felt like I walked straight into a house and was fed a delicious Home-cooked meal. The prices were great for the amount of food and the service was also superb. Everyone is friendly and eager to assist you with anything you need. Overall, we had a great experience and I recommend stopping by. read more

Every once in a while I decide to leave the brown bag at home and treat myself to lunch. I have been to the Back 40 several times. I normally get the Curry Shrimp salad which I love, but today I decided to branch out and try their Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Quesadilla. I was definitely surprised and may have found my new favorite. It was a very big portion, flavorful and just everything I wanted. Their homemade salsa is bomb! The layout of the restaurant is restaurant is interesting. It appears to be a converted house. It's decor is very charming. You do have to go all the way back by the kitchen to the little bar area to pick up to-go orders so you do get a little tour of the place. My only criticism is the service. Now I have never dined in so don't hold this comment with a lot of weight (at least until I actually have dined in). The staff member is (usually) very friendly when I call in my order, but the staff (and rightfully so I guess given the lunch rush) is usually very short and wear the stress of the day on their faces. My food is usually handed to me on the fly saying "There you go". I am hoping that with the dine in service the experience is different. I do understand being busy, overwhelmed and stressed out so I'm not really holding it against them that much. I will continue to go to Back 40 on the occasions I decide to take myself to lunch especially to get that quesadilla again! read more

Back 40 Urban Cafe - Caribbean Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Wow! Upon driving up i knew the food was gonna be fire! The front of the restaurant looks like someone's house and Then when you walk in it's like walking in to your mamas kitchen. We ate outside lots of shade very nice vibe kinda like eating in your backyard. Anyways the food was great we loved it I would highly recommend it to anybody looking for some good TEX-MEX. HINT make sure you get the steak quesadillas read more

Went to Back 40 with my boyfriend and our two moms, and it was perfect for lunch!!! I ordered the salad. The shrimp was blackened and dressing was incredible. Our moms both got quesadilla: jerk chicken pineapple and shrimp lime. I taste tested both and think the jerk chicken pineapple had more flavor, but both were good!!! My boyfriend had the blackened mahi and he ate it so quickly I didn't get a taste. read more

Back 40 Urban Cafe - Shrimp Curry Salad - Caribbean Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Cute little old house turned restaurant, nice little outdoor area off the beaten path. The Cuban sandwich is among the best I've ever had, and I lived in south Florida for a number of years and have eaten a lot of Cuban sandwiches in my day. These are legit. The cheesecakes of the day are always worth a try. I could happily eat here multiple times per week. read more

Cute and casual restaurant in a old house. Total locals place! All their food has a lot of ingredients in it so if you are picky you will be taking out a lot of stuff. We had the steak tacos and the jerk chicken and pineapple quesadilla. I loved the quesadilla:) read more

Back 40 Urban Cafe - Jerk chicken quesadilla and steak tacos - Caribbean Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

We love Back 40 and were happy to see they're now on DoorDash! We ordered on a Sunday, and wanted to do a repeat order for Super Bowl Sunday, only to find that they were closed. Not too sure why, but they have something here for everyone. Most of my family is vegan and/or gluten free, and there are plenty of options and they are all amazing, and great portions. I've been into the restaurant a few times. They location is off the beaten path, and parking can sometimes be tricky. The bathrooms were decent enough, and usually there's not too long of a wait. read more

Really good ! I was full from the shrimp tacos and mac ( $13 ), my fiancé had the jerk chicken press which was also really good and flavorful. Zesty Pasta was okay, with black pepper even better ! Well seasoned, not salty (which I can appreciate). Cute little spot for outdoor eating. Very friendly waitress. Definitely somewhere we'd return to if we were in the area read more

As usual the food was great and the beer cold. Unfortunately I ate too many Queso and chips so I could only eat half my mahi taco. On the bright side...I have leftovers! Hubby had the Sassy quesadilla and loved it. read more

I have driven by this place for months and finally decided to check it out. It's a house that's been converted into a restaurant. There is a private parking lot on both sides of the building. The porch had A board listing the specials of the day before you walked in. Inside the first room there were four booths. Further down the hall in the next room were a few tables and at the back of the house were more tables and the kitchen and restrooms. The four of us grabbed a booth in the first room. Our waitress was very friendly and gave us the menus. There was quite a good selection of food choices but we all decided to go for tacos. Since that's what the menu said they were known for. This place also serves alcohol. The fish tacos were delicious. The fish was grilled and dressed with a nice coleslaw and sauce. You only got two tacos. There was a choice of several sides. We got the coleslaw. It was lightly dressed and also tasty. The shrimp tacos on corn tortillas were really good too. We couldn't leave without having the raspberry Datil cheesecake or the caramel cheesecake. Both were delicious and homemade. We noticed this place has a really good early bird/happy hour between 3 pm and 6pm. All tacos are $3 and beer $2. Can't wait to come back for the specials. Great service and tasty food! read more

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I joined three others there and they liked the food and service. I thought both food and service were passable but not someplace I would choose in place of other local places I feel are worth a return trip. That's why I have not responded to your numerous ticklers about this provider. I may have ordered the wrong item, or maybe my expectations from a server were unrealistic. I admit being harsh on providers who cross the line, food, service, charges or cuisine. This provider did not. My opinion should not reflect that the Cafe did. read more

Definitely a different taste! I loved it!! I ordered the Jerked Chicken Tacos, the Shrimp Tacos with a side of chips, salsa, and beans, it was so delicious. Boyfriend ordered the Mac and cheese chili he said he loved, his side were chips. LOVE that I could bring my big doberman onto their outdoor area as it is hard to find places that will allow dogs read more

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If you don't like getting trapped by Tourist Traps (I certainly don't), then this is the ideal lunch spot for you. Not only was the food delicious, but the servers were extremely friendly and I could definitely feel the "local" vibe while there. To start, I had the cup of chili dip and chips, then the jerk chicken Caesar wrap and finished with the perfect slice of key lime pie (not too tart, not too sweet). You'll want to pay a visit! read more

Back 40 Urban Cafe - The jerk chicken Caesar wrap (big enough to fill you up!). - Caribbean Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Vegetarian chili is vegan if you ask for it without the sour cream & cheese! It was really yummy, especially when you dip the tortilla chips in it. The red pepper & avocado tacos were truly amazing though, & a total bargain for happy hour at $3 a piece (FYI if you order a side the happy hour price doesn't apply & they're $9 for 2). The ambiance was amazing, super intimate & cute. Very original concept of design. Loved the local feel & amount of local brews & sauces available. Super amazing spot & location, overall would definitely recommend! read more

My favorite lunch spot in St Augustine! A little off the beaten path and away from the tourist area but close enough and well worth the trip! Fresh healthy offerings and a great staff! I had the blackened mahi wrap and Julie had the Mahi salad! Great beer selection too Go here asap! read more

I live right down the road from this place so obviously I have tried it a few times. Each time it was literally the worst customer service I've ever experienced. The food is also very mediocre. I wanted to like it, I really did but I felt super uncomfortable each time I was there, as if I was inconveniencing the staff. The kitchen staff seems professional but the front of house waitresses( a couple in particular) are always super rude and lack people skills. Perhaps the hiring managers could have higher criteria for personality types of who they hire. read more

Cute out of the way spot in an historic cottage. Good service, including Covid precautions, and tasty food with lots of fresh local ingredients. Grilled mahi bowl was delicious! read more

The best hidden gem as far as restaurants go in St. Augustine, hands down. I've visited a few times and everything is YUM! The staff is super friendly and always helpful when I order. You must try the jerk chicken nachos. Excellent and don't let the small house-turned-restaurant with the hidden parking lot fool you, yes, they're open and it's healthy and amazing. Thank me later! read more

Yum, yum, yum!!! Went there with family and all of our food not only looked delicious, but did not disappoint!!! Got the Island Bowl and added avocado - delicious!!! Will return!!! read more

Back 40 Urban Cafe - Island Bowl with Jerk Chicken - added Avocado - Caribbean Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Well the wait for food was quite some time but omg was it worth it. Everything was outstanding. Service - Our waitress was friendly and attentive. I think the owner (?) even came out and asked us how everything was and if we needed anything. Atmosphere - It's a house that is now a restaurant. There's a lot of really cool art on the walls and each room is a little different. Food - Delicious, fresh, good sized portions, and reasonably priced. The beer selection is pretty good too! I had a Golden Monkey. It's a Belgium style ale with 9.5% alcohol. WIN! read more

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Great lunch place, front porch seating, very fast service and large portions of tasty food. I had a wet burrito and it was delicious.

This little place is a hidden gem. It's off the beaten path but the food is simply delicious! We stopped for a late lunch and ate on the back patio. The special sandwich was a grilled cheese with jerk chicken, avocado and bacon. Awesome! The sweet chili lime shrimp quesadilla was the best I've ever eaten. Service was friendly and they really pay attention to COVID precautions. We're visiting g the area and will be back often during our stay! read more