Chipotle Mexican Grill

This place is amazing. It is very clean and organized. I was waiting in line and the manager…read moreMichael saw that I was waiting for awhile due to a lengthy older and offered a beverage cup while I waited. That attention is a luxury these days and I wanted to make a note of that. The cashier would go from table and ask if anyone needed anything and we got into a discussion of how good the tempura green beans are. This is a hidden gem she gets everyday and I agree. It is lightly breaded, crunchy, and pairs excellent with ranch. Now I couldn't wait to rave about the burgers. Hands down the best "fast food". The burgers came out medium and perfect. I got the double and char burger with lettuce tomato, onion, bacon, cheese, mayo, ketchup, and mustard. The burgers came was juicy and reminded me of home cooked burger. Each bite the taste was of a cornucopia of flavors blending together of perfect harmony. I just can't give justice to these burgers you have to try for yourself. The name of this place fits what will be doing in the future....making a habit of coming here!

I stopped into Habit Burger and Grill for the first time and now I'm a fan. The restaurant was open…read moreand airy with an industrial feel while also offering and inviting atmosphere. Service was fast and friendly and my food was ready In about 5-7 minutes. After ordering I was handed a beeper. Once it went off I went back to the counter and picked up my food. I ordered the charburger with cheese and sweet potato fries with a fountain Pepsi. I was excited to see they sold Pepsi products;) I found a booth in the front of the restaurant facing Beach Boulevard. The table was positioned close to the seats which we liked. And the seats were cushy and comfortable. Half the burger was covered in paper so your hands don't get messy while eating. Nice! The sandwich included a chargrilled beef patty, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles, and caramelized onions. I love onions but caramelized onions took it to another level. And it was topped with mayo on a toasted bun. The burger was fresh and juicy and there were plenty of fixins. The sweet potato fries were hot and yummy. But my friends tempura green beans stole the side order show. They were lightly breaded and fried and served with a side of ranch for dipping. I couldn't get enough of them! I can't wait to go back and order them again;))

From the seating area toward the counter. Good spacing in this Habit burger restaurant.

Delicious meal!

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I had to include this one because I really like that surf board - and my dearest is there too!

PDQ Jacksonville: Beach & Hodges

3.6(153 reviews)

0.1 mi•Southside

I've eaten at the Ocala location and this one is just as good. Easy to order, friendly service,…read moreclean location to dine in. I had a grilled chicken tenders combo, 5 pieces, honey bbq sauce, diet coke, and a side garden salad which made for an easy and healthy lunch. Close to the hotel we were staying at. They also have a drive thru here.

Great chicken strips!!! I like the spicy ones. Don't like…read morewaffle fries though. Swap out on sides to expensive. Usually get buffalo sauce and honey mustard and mix together for the best of both worlds

Crispy Chicken Deluxe

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Just Kitchen Jax

4.7(108 reviews)

0.2 mi•Greater Arlington

We were traveling from Panama City to Vero Beach via Jacksonville way and were in the mood for…read moreMediterranean food. Just Kitchen was "just" what we were looking for! My husband had the beef/lamb pita and I had the chicken pita. Both came with seasoned fries and both pitas were incredibly delicious! The service at the counter was very pleasant and the restaurant itself was very clean We will definitely return and be sure to bring friends!

Fantastic environment. Friendly greetings when we went in. My buddy and I both had the same thing…read more Lamb/Beef Gyros and seasoned fries. Delicious! Plus the service was great. I will definitely be back.

Front view of restaurant Facing Beach Blvd.

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Jalapeño Express

4.1(98 reviews)

0.7 mi•Southside

I have been trying to get to Jalapeño Express as they're not always parked in their spot so I would…read morecall ahead but our food was good. My son and I had steak burritos served by two young men that were in the trailer very friendly. We sat outside on some picnic bunches, listening to the Spanish music. It is good not great as I come from Chicago where we have 1 million taco burrito joints also for two burritos $31 seemed a little expensive but again it was decent.

Tasty taco truck with bold flavors, but a bit pricey for what you get…read more Jalapeño Express is a small food truck parked in a dental office lot, with a few casual tables nearby and a speaker strapped to the truck for ambiance. It's a one-person operation, so service can be a bit slow, but the food feels authentically made with care. We ordered the 2 burritos, 2 tacos, and a drink deal. Burritos are medium-sized, comparable to Chipotle, and while one is enough for me, the full combo would just satisfy a bigger appetite. The burritos were a bit soggy and could've been more generously filled. The tacos were the stars -- palm-sized but packed with flavor. The tripa taco was perfectly fatty and crispy, while the lengua was soft and flavorful. I'd come back for the tacos over the burritos. Drinks are self-serve from a cooler in front of the truck. There are two self-serve salsas -- a fresh green one and a spicier red; I preferred the red for its kick. Price-wise, it's on the higher end for a taco truck, which might be a drawback for some. Still, the taste delivers. If you're not in a rush and want a casual, no-frills taco stop with strong flavors, Jalapeño Express is worth trying.

0.1 mi•Greater Arlington, Southside

Three tacos. Azada / Steak Pollo / Chicken Carnitas / Pulled Pork

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Good taco place

Tijuana Flats

3.9(154 reviews)

I haven't been in awhile which there's no reason behind it but thankfully one of my family members…read morerecommended Tijuana for cinco de mayo and I'm so grateful she did. I purchased a hefty order and I must say this was a perfect way to spend cinco de mayo everything was perfect, everything I ordered was perfect there was nothing missing they went above and beyond to achieve my satisfaction and my families. I recommend this location and their food quality to anyone questioning. This is an amazing Tijuana flats and they've always been! I've been coming here for many years off and on and they've never disappointed! Job well done and thank you all for your hard work and making my family happy

It's been a good number of years since I ate at Tijuana Flats! And that was back in Missouri,…read moreprobably in the 1990s. I liked it then - and I like it now! I'll say first of all, the parking lot isn't the largest here for the stores that surround it. I was blessed to get a good spot right in front of the door as the driver was pulling out when I drove in. As busy as it was around 30 minutes in, I'm sure some had to look hard for parking. Just be aware of that if you go here for dinner. You may want to be early. Tijuana Flats has pretty wild decor. It's different and hard not to like it. However, it seems to have some age on the interior and I think it could use some renovation. But people really like coming here. You can tell there are a lot of regulars, especially on Taco Tuesday. Though I didn't have the taco meal deal, I can say on Tuesdays you can get two tacos, chips, and a beverage for $7.00. And the tacos are pretty good-sized. In fact, most of the dinner plates I observed here were Taco Tuesday meals. But I wanted to try something more on the speciality side. I chose the enchiladas with the verde sauce. I didn't heat it up with any salsa - I actually forgot about that! But they were good in their own right. It does contain six items, but you can decline any of them if you choose to. The garlic lime bowl is something very much worth your time! You can choose from three different proteins and we had the beef version. It's sauced up well. The cheese and other veggies warmed on a layer of grounded beef and rice was pretty excellent and worth trying again in the future. I think customers would be happy with either of these. The service provided on this evening was pretty solid overall. They give good attention to the customer at the counter and the ones in the dining area. It took a while to come visit a Tijuana Flats restaurant. But it sure was worth it! Recommend: HIGH

National Taco Day! Doing my part;)

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Five Guys

3.9(66 reviews)

0.1 mi•Southside

The burgers are good but a bit overpriced. The staff are always friendly and helpful…read more The location is clean and we love the free peanuts

I love this five guys. A couple of years ago I came here with my sister and they gave us a free…read moremilkshake because our grilled cheese took longer than normal. We hadn't even noticed. This location always has friendly staff, is clean and they make the best French fries in town.

A photograph of the contents of a Five Guys burger bowl, which include two ground beef patties, tomatoes, jalapenos, lettuce ...

A Five Guys hot dog sits on the counter in a Five Guys restaurant.

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A close-up photo of a person putting the top bun of their cheeseburger in front of a Five Guys catering box of toppings.

Arby's

2.1(24 reviews)

0.2 mi•Southside

Just as bad are reviewed by others here. Sometimes I think Yelpers exaggerate a bit when giving bad…read morereviews but this time they were right. As it is located right across the street from our hotel we got a few roast beef sandwiches as I had not had Arby's in ages. Now I know why I avoid most fast food chains, as they were pretty meh. Won't be going back to any Arby's anytime soon. 2 stars for the curly fries as those were decent.

Very upset with my experience today at this location- it had been months since the last time I gave…read morethis Arby's location a chance on Beach Blvd. Because the lady time I did-they screwed up my order months ago- well, nothing has changed - I ordered two double cheddar sandwiches with a large fry and get home to find two gross beef only sandwiches with a nasty wheat bun- none of the stuff it should have on it- cheese & Arby's sauce- it is supposed to come with- then I am told to drive back up- waste more money time and gas to get it corrected- I get no apology from the girl that had given me my order or even empathy for this error and me wasting more money driving back - instead that gave me my order or anything to try and turn my experience around- I get two correct but still nasty double beef and cheddar sandwiches- 20 bucks down the drain and a staff that could not seemingly care less - never going back and thank you for a dinner I could not eat! The fries were hard and cold too- y'all are never going to stay in business if you continue down this road

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Mambos Cuban Cafe

4.3(605 reviews)

0.3 mi•Southside

Love going here with my family and grabbing a bite to eat for dinner or lunch!…read more My son loves their kid menu!

Mambos Cuban Cafe delivered, literally! We ordered for delivery and everything arrived in great…read moreshape, which says a lot about how well the food holds up. The empanadas are an absolute must-try. We went all in and ordered one of each variety, and while they were all solid, the beef empanada was the best IMO. Perfectly seasoned and satisfying. The classic Cuban sandwich also hit the mark a well-made version of a classic. Try it with the plantains, cooked just right! If you're looking for authentic Cuban food in Jacksonville that travels well and doesn't disappoint, Mambos is the move. Whether you dine in or order delivery, it's worth every bite.

Mambos got the domino table ! Game time !!

Plantains, rice & black beans

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Zaxbys

3.3(45 reviews)

0.7 mi•Southside

We stopped in for dinner after watching our granddaughter's softball game…read more We love Zaxbys and never really had any issues but today at this location our spicy chicken sandwich dry and overcooked. It really didn't have much flavor like it had before. I'm thinking today at this location maybe they had a new cook and they were still learning. We also ordered the new Strawberry Cheesecake Bites. Those were really good and definitely recommend you try those! It was my birthday so yes I had to order the Birthday Milkshake and it was really good! We give the spicy chicken sandwich at this location a 1 star, the strawberry cheesecake bites a 4 star. The staff were friendly.

I recommend this place! They've all been really nice and I love their food!…read more Especially the chicken tacos!

Me Waiting at the counter to order my food with great excitement.

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Dave's Hot Chicken

3.9(52 reviews)

4.4 mi•Southside

I truly enjoyed the food here. The fries are a 10/10. I had…read morechicken tenders and one was hot and another one was cold, not sure if these are hot held or not. But that is the only turn off. The breading was good and i loved their pink sauce. Service was fast and the staff was very friendly and patient when explaining the concept as it was my first time here. I loves the ambiance and the decor! It gave very much street vibes and i loved it!

Awful, inedible, crap. Nothing crunchy, just a mouth full of raw spices. Seriously, we have never…read morehad chicken this awful. We really did not like the chicken. But first, some mentions. I believe this location may be cursed. pollo Tropical had a great product at greta pricing, but they couldn't manage staff well. This building is a redesigned Pollo Tropical. The decor is trendy and utilitarian and the space was clean. Employees were friendly and professional. Our food was ready on time and was hot. the French fries were crispy and very heavily seasoned. The real travesty here is the chicken. Form the very first bite I had a mouth of dry spices, with the gritty texture to go alone with it. The taste of cumin is so overwhelming that it is making me gag and I use cumin regularly in cooking. I don't get it. Quite literally the worst chicken I have ever had. Like eating chicken that someone dropped in the garden and just shook off. Truly awful. Sorry, Dave's, but what we got was a joke right? I just wanted to add that I did try to reach out to Dave's. If you call the restaurant, it won't let you talk to anyone there and instead you get a message that recommends sending a message through their website. So that's what I did. Days later, and I still have no response from the incompetent leadership at Dave's Hot Chicken. I would very much like to speak to someone that is either an area or corporate leader. How do I reach them since I'm having to file a Better Business Bureau complaint and a chargeback with my credit card just from this experience where apparently you don't give a damn about your customers. Congratulations on the cursed location. Out of all the bad experiences we had at Pollo Tropical, none were this bad and clearly this location is operating without any training or leadership.