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    Don Taco Leon

    4.4 (33 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Michael K.

    Very friendly people provide excellent service in an authentic Mexican ambiance. In my opinion, the food is a little plain. Which I like because it is more authentic. I thoroughly enjoy this place and I am certain you will too. Considering the pricing is very reasonable for what you get. I highly recommend this for your choice of Mexican food!

    Arroz de pollo
    Crystal O.

    Easy 5 stars, especially after the last taco joint that was in this same spot. First- family owned and operated- with decades of restaurant experience (Casa Leon in Mayport). Second, the food is amazing, no rumbly tummies later- delicious. Third is service- family owned and operated, we met the sisters on our visit. I love personal connections with local small businesses- yes, please come tell me about your mom making tamales when she comes in or tell me about spending a month in Mexico before starting this new restaurant! Did I mention all the art? The murals are fabulous throughout! John will have to try the sauce bar next time. Highly recommend! I had the Arroz de pollo- cheesy, full of flavor and juicy chicken. John had the chimichonga and cleaned his plate. We will be back- I want tacos! and I want to try some desserts!

    Veggie quesadilla with spinach, tomatoes and mushrooms
    Alicia H.

    I thought this was a grab and go taco spot, but turns out it's a generic mexican restaurant. Service, food & drink were fine, nothing wowed me. The veggie quesadilla was kinda greasy and my husband said his tacos were bland. It is a good spot for a large group of people.

    Michael R.

    Stopped by to try out the new place. Wow!! All the new tables, chairs, stools, wall art, and amazing smell from the kitchen. This place is going to be amazing. They have lots of options on the menu. From a la cart, to lunch, and entrees. This place has selection for everyone.

    Laur R.

    We visited after the soft opening and a night before the grand opening. Their vegetarian menu has empanadas which is refreshing change from other Mexican restaurants in town. A lot don't offer veggie empanadas. I ordered a side of Mexican rice. The food was delicious and filling. Sadly, I had to avoid spicy food during my visit so I couldn't make use of the salsa bar.

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    Mike B.

    We had a chance to stop by the newly opened Don taco Leon on Kernan Blvd, these are the original owners of Casa Leon in Mayport. The inside decor is beautiful with handcrafted murals on the wall. We started off with complimentary chips and salsa which included a nice variety of different salsa that you can choose from from their salsa bar. We decided to have some tacos, steak and grilled chicken which were seasoned well, and had a great amount of meat in the tacos. We will definitely be back to try some of our other favorite dishes, the service was great and on point being family owned is always a plus.

    Audi

    A friend of mine decided we should try this place last night and wow, it deserves more than five stars! We walked in were greeted and seated by our waiter Caesar. He was very friendly and attentive. The decor is authentic to Mexico. They have a large bar and plenty of seating . I wanting to have Mole- a rich, traditional sauce from Mexico, renowned for its deep, multi-layered flavors. It was the best I have tried. My friend had a chicken taco with Mexican rice .The serving were large.The Margarita was very refreshing and not bad for $5 HH. I highly recommend checking this place out.

    Birria Tacos

    If you haven't tried Don Taco Leon, you need to! Fantastic service, vibe, and even better food. I had the Birria tacos and they did not disappoint!

    Tacos de tripa extra crispy

    This place is THE GEM of Jacksonville. You can't find better authentic Mexican food than this and to top it off the owners are amazing people. Will recommend this place any chance I get!

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    This place is still killing it. I had the Don Leon burrito, fantastic. Will be back, soon.

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    Amazing food and very friendly staff. The Carne Asada fries were sooo good. I will be back for sure.

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    I ordered food to go and it was surprisingly good when I got home. Their chips and salsa was fire!

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    Amazing! This place is delicious! Highly recommended. Don't forget to check out the salsa bar.

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    Great ambiance, excellent service, and the food was fresh and delicious. Definitely worth coming back!

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    Service was great. Atmosphere was nice. Food was really great. Birria tacos were awesome! Will definitely be back.

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    Midtown Table

    4.4
    (507 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$

    Midtown Table - My Second Visit Was Even Better Than the First!…read moreThis was my second time at Midtown Table and I'm officially hooked. The food and drinks are consistently great, and the vibe is perfect for a relaxed night out with friends. I went with four buddies and we basically turned the table into a family-style feast--everything we ordered was spot-on. We started with the meatballs and the Brussels sprouts as apps. Both were fantastic--the meatballs were juicy and packed with flavor, and the Brussels sprouts were perfectly crispy with just the right amount of char and seasoning. For mains we split a couple of pizzas and the lasagna. The lasagna is rich and comforting, but the star for me was the Meats pizza. That thing was loaded and so good I'm still thinking about it. The crust was crisp, the sauce was bright, and the toppings were generous without being greasy. Last but not least, we ended with the house-made ice cream. Holy cow--to die for is an understatement. Creamy, super flavorful, and the perfect sweet note to finish the meal. I'm not even a huge dessert person and I was scraping the bowl. Service was friendly and attentive, the drinks were solid, and the whole evening felt like a win. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and book a table. Midtown Table is the real deal--can't wait to go back for a third round! Highly recommend.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    10/10 this place is very family friendly (even dogs) the ambience is great, they have a green area…read morefor kids to play on the nice days! The food was amazing we had the truffle fries, Margherita and cured meat Pizza and some pasta ( forgot the name), and the banana dessert. All of it had really good flavor and came out pretty fast. Our server was very good.We went on a Saturday night without reservation and didn't have to wait at all

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    Mayport Garden Club

    Mayport Garden Club

    4.7
    (53 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    I can't recommend this speakeasy high enough. You must get reservations on RESY. Just go. Now…read more Don't wait to experience this awesome tiny place. Their cocktails are superb and very high-quality. The service is absolutely the best in the entire city that I have ever experienced. Not only was everybody friendly, but they were super excited about their experience and their products and were very willing to answer questions and provide any guidance we wanted. During our 90 minute visit, I'm certain they stopped at our table 4 or five times to check on us. It was not intrusive, it was part of the experience. We were blown away. When we left, our bill was reasonable, we felt we had a high-quality night out, and we made plans to 100% come back much more often. I just can't rate this place higher or speak more highly of it. Truly worthy of five stars. Thank you, Mayport Garden Club, for the justice that you do to your patrons, the world of tiki, and craft cocktails! Oh - food came from the pizza baker next door at Reve brewing. It had a slight burnt taste (wood fired? Coal fired?) but wasn't bad overall. The cocktails and great service and atmosphere are front-and-center here!!

    This is such a fun little hidden spot to get a delicious tiki drink. I love that the entrance is…read morehidden away, it really gives the oasis vibe. This is a reservation only place, so be sure to plan ahead. The drinks are delicious and unique. It's a great place for an adventurous drinker looking to try new things. But they also have classics that everyone can enjoy.

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    The Red Lei Lounge

    The Red Lei Lounge

    4.3
    (28 reviews)
    7.7 mi
    $$

    For starters this place was very cool and the atmosphere is exactly what you're being told to…read moreexpect. We went for a birthday party and had a reservation made for our entire party. Just some information to know it is primarily a bar, they only have about 6 appetizers to order from. The appetizers were good and came out very quickly. The first thing that caught my attention was the amount of times they put food down at our table we did not order after about the 3rd or 4th time of this happening it seemed to be something they do to up the bill in hopes you don't notice. The second thing that thoroughly surprised and bothered me was after ordering another round of drinks, the second the drink was put at our table the waitress came over to check us out. No one had asked for the bill so we were all confused as to why we were being told we needed to close out, especially since we had just ordered more drinks. The waitress tells our party they have another reservation coming and they need our table... We all scramble quickly to leave so there's no issue and once we were outside that's when we realized there was no time limit on our table nor did anyone ask to close out the tab. Thankfully the hula dancers and our own group made the experience great however this place is very clearly a money grab and should not be accepting more reservations than can be handled as it completely ruined the end of our experience.

    Immaculate. Stunning. Great Vibes. Stumbled upon this some…read moreIG posts , took a chance and walked in. While reservations are required, Laura the owner , was gracious enough to let us get transported to this wonderful place you see here. First off, this place is everything! The details from ceiling to wall to all the fixtures, it's very immersive, you are in the islands sir or ma'am! Goodbye Jacksonville! We were seated up front where performer Kalani Rose set the mood and infused the air with her lovely voice. The tempo was upbeat, the volume was just right, allowing for intimate conversation and lively chatter alike. Great for date nights and group outings. We ordered food including Aloha Sliders, Huli Huli Wings , and Furikake Fries. Food was good, would've loved more of the glaze on the mini burgers tho! The drinks we ordered included Mai Tai (rum based w/ orange ) and Halekulani (bourbon with pineapple orange and lemon) , these were delicious. A bit on pricey side but strong! But, you're paying for the presentation and the atmosphere! If you've ever been to the old tiki lounge off baymeadows from years past, this one is much better! The entire staff is so cool. Like really chill. Hubby and I really enjoyed our visit here! I'll bring the ladies next time!

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    V Pizza + Sidecar

    V Pizza + Sidecar

    4.2
    (65 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    Locally owned & operated
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    Recently did an after work happy hour here and it was my first time at this location and it might…read morebe my favorite one now! Love the Happy Gilmore theme. The name of the drinks was cracking me up. I usually stick with the mocktails at work events so I went with a Somebody Kill me Please and it was quite lovely! A few people had cantaritos and love them. I also taste tested someone's Stop Lookin At Me Swan because it's just enough out of the norm to have a cream cheese wash beverage I couldn't say no. That was probably my favorite drink. I couldn't keep track of all the food we got. I had several slices of who knows what kinds of Pizza but they were all very good and cooked to perfection. Same goes for the wings! And everything came out quite quickly! I know we were a little bit of a large and possibly raucous (politely of course) crowd and the bartenders handled it all fantastically. They were quick with the drinks and easy with the smiles. Thanks for such a great experience !

    You can't go wrong here for enjoyable tasty pizza that's made to order on an authentic wood-fired…read moreItalian pizza oven. We enjoyed both pizzas we tried (Margherita V Signature and Flying Hawaiian with Italian ham and pineapple). The pizza are thin crust and non-greasy so they're not too filling. If you still have room after this, the Pistachio gelato is also worth a try. Service is fast here and we were surprised how fast they cook the pizzas here. This place isn't the cheapest but it's worth the price and I'll come back here when I'm in town. Maybe next time I'll try a drink in the side car as well.

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