Great Cuban Sandwich. Service ok. Tad slow but worth the wait. Clean restaurant newly remodeled. read more

El Mofongo - Remodeled - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I've had El Mofongo bookmarked since I moved to Jacksonville but I hadn't stopped by until I recently found myself on that side of town. My husband loves mofongo, so much so that we had it as part of our wedding reception menu. Needless to say, he was thrilled to see that Jacksonville was cooking up Puerto Rican food. We ordered mofongo de chuleta and mofongo de bistec, along with the tres leches cake and a couple of agua frescas. They were out of the Dominican cake. Our to-go order took about 20 minutes to make, I'm assuming because the mofongo was made fresh as the meats were on display on the buffet up front. My mixed jamaica and pina agua fresca was sweet and delicious. I would recommend one of those flavors over the mango, which was a bit tart. When we got home, we opened the containers to find our meats, mofongo, and a small simple salad. The star of the plate was certainly the mofongo, with a huge serving placed in the middle of the container. Three very thin pieces of steak were served and two pork chops on the other plate. We were so excited to taste the mofongo and while it did have some flavor, it was very dry and challenging to eat, particularly when paired with the chewy unseasoned steak. The pork chops fared a little better. Perhaps our expectations were too high but this was a disappointing meal for us. read more

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This is why I like Yelp. Looking for a spot for lunch and mofongos came up. Looking at the reviews and had to try it. Small mom and pop place in strip mall. Mofongos is a Cuban and Dominican republic restuarant. I love Cuban sandwiches and I ordered one. Oh wow this is most authentic Cuban sandwich ever. So very good Candyce tried the roast with the rice with chick peas, plantains and bread. I tried all of it, plantains good love those, flavorful rice and the pork was super tender and flavorful. The people that work there were very helpful on what to order or try. This is why I'm giving it 5 stars. Great food and helpful staff. From the constant flow of people coming thru, it is a well liked local place. read more

El Mofongo - Roast pork, rice and plantains. Very good - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I come here for their cheese rolls, guava pastries, guava and cheese rolls and savory filled pastries. All of them can be eaten with my hands and no utensils are needed; however, they are flaky and crumbly so a plate and napkins are recommended. They are perfect to reheat at home. The owner is super friendly and El Mofongo has a huge following especially for their Dominican/Cuban coffee in the morning. I witnessed dozens of people come in just for the coffee. It's definitely different. I have yet to try their Cuban sandwich and regular Latin dishes, but it is for sure on my list to come back in and sample their offerings. Really good stuff.... read more

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Highly recommend this place! Very authentic food. Amazing service! One of my favorite places to eat in all of Jacksonville

Coffee is excellent. I've ordered a breakfast sandwich, ham egg bacon and cheese which is about 10$ you literally get a slice of ham and cheese and bacon. With inflation I'm not sure this price is fair but otherwise the food is good and great customer service. read more

Thrilled to see they've reopened after temporarily closing because of COVID. I ordered my usual mofongo with shrimp and rice with pigeon peas. The inside has been remodeled with counter height tables and seating. The owner, friendly as ever, confirmed they opened two weeks ago. My meal was as delicious as my first visit a few months ago. The small mountain of mofongo atop a discreetly hidden pile of shrimp held up well on the ride home. I forgot to request extra sauce because it's really good! Again, I'm stuffed. It easily came with enough for a couple or few meals. My next visit, I want to try the pernil (roast Puerto Rican pork). So pleased to see El Mofongo is better than ever. read more

El Mofongo - Mofongo relleno de camarones y arroz con gandules - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Mofongo is a Puerto Rican dish with fried plantains as a main ingredient so the name of the place states it all. You can have a Dominican style breakfast with items like Yucca or plantains. I enjoy their daily made empanadas and ham croquets. I stop by on Sat mornings for fresh pastries with Guava and cheese in them. They have a great bakery for those special occasion cakes also, my favorite is the Tres Leches Cake. mmmmmmmmm They are really affordable and so family friendly. They offer daily specials and a great priced buffet! You probably have passed them by and not even noticed a great "Jem" of Jacksonville. So Bookmark! read more

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Well, I don't have anymore photos to add because I ate it all before I remembered to take them! Boo! But, on the plus side of this phototastrophe, I'm hitting this place up again. Talk about good food, OMG. The pastry was so melt in your mouth, I could literally make myself larger eating too many of these, what an addiction this could be. The stewed chicken with rice, black beans and sweet plantains all so delicious. The man at the counter so courteous and friendly, he took the time to answer all my husband's questions. Speaking of husband, he got the ribs and they were amazing along with rice, beans and plantains. This is now on our list of go to places for Puerto Rican food. Next time I'm getting the Picadillo! Btw, they were not busy when we stopped at 10 am, good time to beat the crowd. Our whole order was boxed up within 5 minutes! read more

El Mofongo - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Don't let the emptiness of the restaurant fool you. They were busy with a steady stream of phone orders and to go pick ups. Everyone was friendly. Restaurant/bathrooms were clean. We got the beef empanada, and the breakfast plate with eggs, ham, and Cuban bread. It was all delicious. We also got the mango juice and tamarind juice. It was super refreshing. I would definitely recommend this spot. read more

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Hi, if you want good food and good, fast service; this is the place to be. I love the sound of the steamer, I know the milk would be boiled, giving the cafe con leche its delicious flavor. I order a huevos fritos con pavo -over easy eggs and turkey, it comes with toasted Cuba bread :) I also had the mamey shake and the guava and cheese pastelito. Delicious. It was a blessing and it did not break the bank. I want to go back there again. read more

I had never eaten authentic Cuban food before so wasn't sure what to expect. The place was unassuming, in a little shopping center on 103. We ordered at the counter and were quickly brought our plates. My boyfriend was delighted with his Cuban sandwich. I had a platter with ground beef, rice and black beans. The flavors were delicious. My only complaint would be that my cup of beans was mostly liquid and very few beans. I do wish they had a better beverage situation. They serve a number of traditional drinks, but they were all very sweet. Other than those, there were only bottled/canned beverages, not even ice water or ice tea. read more

Horrible they charged me 20.00 for Beef when they lied to me and told me it was Goat. our 27$ for cold rice some under salted beans . read more

Over priced and food was well over cooked both times we went. Gave them a second try, and they failed. Service was poor. And place was dirty/unclean. Health dept should take a tour. read more

Woooowie! Talk about good old fashion home cooked Spanish food! I have been getting my fix at this place for about ten years now. I've seen them grow into a wonderful establishment! If you are looking for Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican flavors this is the place! Those Latin flavors will keep you coming back for more. So today I ordered the Roasted pork combo which brings a side of rice, I chose Arroz con Gandules (pigeon peas and rice)my fave, the pork was moist and packed with garlic flavors, and a side of sweet plantains. We also have a steak Mofongo, a ball of fried plantains not sweet though topped with thin steak, onions, peppers, sitting on top of lettuce and tomatoes. Prices are great they usually have one combo meal on sale daily. Take out or casual dine in you won't be disappointed! read more

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This hidden gem has been on my radar for a while. Finally got the chance to try them for lunch with a friend of mine. I ordered roast pork and side of ribs because I wanted more meat. I chose yellow rice, reds beans, & plantains included as well. Once order placed we grab a seat while we seated for our food to come. Food arrived & I was surprised the amount of food I got also we got Cuban bread that was buttered up to. I dive first into the roast pork which succulent packed with flavors. Yellow rice moist, my favorite was the red beans the flavors in that was so delicious I took the Cuban bread stuffed it with the roast pork and dipped into that red bean liquid deliciousness. The ribs was ok flavors was there but wished it was more tender. Overall I really enjoyed it & will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. read more

El Mofongo - Roast pork & side of ribs - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I really wanted to like this place but it wasn't as good I was expecting. First, the mangu didn't have any flavor. Any basic recipes call for some type of seasoning. Then the mofongo did have a really good taste. But if you are serving chicken ' don't give out just bone, would be recommended to serve chicken breast. So disappointed in this place. read more

El Mofongo - Mofongo - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Since I've been working from home for the most part, I've ordered from here pretty much every Friday due to the lunch special (roasted pork) and $5.99 is a deal. Well - They stopped doing the lunch special because of the pandemic and I thought with a dinner portion for lunch I can have a little bit for leftovers. I called my order in like usual and arrived and had to wait outside. I paid about $3.50 more which I though wasn't too bad. When I got home and opened the bag, I got the exact same portion as if I purchased the lunch special, that my friend is a total rip off and there's another Latin restaurant down the street or another within 2 miles that will give you double the meat along with a salad for the same price. Won't be coming back for anything other than the lunch special. read more

El Mofongo - Pernil - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Everything was delicious, I had the shrimp monfongo . I told the waitress that I wanted extra spicy red sauce. It was spot on, especially the shrimp, it was tender not rubbering. Hubby had the Mariscos soup which was flavorful.My friend had the pernil with yellow rice & black beans. For an appetizer we had fried white cheese with sweet maduros. Everything was tasty, & the staff was attentive & friendly. read more

Love this place! Never am I disappointed with my order or experience. Consistently great taste, portion size and wonderful staff. For over five years now this place has been able to keep my business. My favorite Spanish food "hole in the wall". Pernill with pigeon peas and rice, and sweet plantains is my go to. The best part is there's always left overs, enough for an entire meal! read more

This place is so basic in decor and menu choices that I was tempted to just give three starts. But the empanada alone is worth that extra star -- it is that good. I also appreciated the customer service. I called ahead twice: once to make sure they sold empanadas and again to place a to go order. Both times the phone was answered quickly and the gentleman on the line was kind and helpful. We ordered two empanadas (shoulda been three!), kids' menu chicken fingers & fries, and a cuban sandwhich. You already know how I felt about the empanadas. The chicken fingers were a reflection of what I mean by "basic" because they turned out to be just plain ol chicken nuggets. At first I was aghast but then I remembered I ordered chicken fingers at a Cuban-Dominican restaurant so I kinda get what I deserve for that. The cuban sandwich was 'alright' but I'm no aficionado on Cuban meals so maybe it's a great Cuban sandwich and I just don't know the difference. I wasn't mad at it though, just wasn't blown away either. Now what I do have great experience with are the Dominican meals they have on the menu. We weren't able to get any of those because we had to eat on the run, but my experience today gives me enough confidence to return in the future and put them to the test! One last thing: You can usually tell how well run a restaurant is by the condition of their bathroom. This place was spotless. I was surprised because it really has this basic cafe vibe, which suggests a pretty dingy bathroom. But nope! read more

El Mofongo - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I've been coming to El Mofongo for many years. When I first started going, they had a small shop and it was primarily a bakery. It always smelled heavenly, but I was drawn there by the lure of a well-made Cuban sandwich and I was not disappointed! My father's family lived in Tampa, so I was introduced to good Cuban sandwiches at an early age. My search in most other cities only brought disappointment. When I stepped into El Mofongo, I knew my fortunes had shifted. Greeted by the owner, who although he's usually always on the phone taking orders - he still provides a big smile and good service, I was surrounded by customers from Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean islands. He treated everyone like they were long time friends - including me. The sandwich was near perfection. The ham is thinly sliced, but the roast pork (made in house) is cut generously thick. Although the sandwiches are pressed - you get a substantial amount of meat in every bite. Generous cheese and just the right amount of pickle - you almost don't want it to end. At $6.50 for lunch - it's a bargain that won't be met in any other place in town! Each day, they also offer a buffet-style lunch. I've tried several daily offers (roast chicken, roast pork, black beans & rice, etc) and all were delicious. read more

Best Cuban coffee in town! Very nice people, always greeted with a smile. They provide quick service, and plenty of parking. read more

El Mofongo - Menu - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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*HIDDEN GEM* Authentic Dominican fare, their mangu/cuatro golpes is the best breakfast in Jax. Get the traditional coffee just the way it comes. Agua fresca! Mangu! Queso frito! Order at the counter, eat at a table, then pay at the counter. Get a pastry to go. El Mofongo *never* disappoints. Nicest staff, not a chain: eat at a place that truly appreciates your custom. And if you know what it is, you already know: watch for the small dish of pegao in the case, and get it while you can!! read more

El Mofongo - Mangu: quatro golpes. Eat your heart out. - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Cut & dry this is really good Dominican food. Being raised in a Dominican household this is exactly what I grew up on. Recently moved closer & I eat here at least twice a week. Love my Dominican breakfast, no eggs & extra longaniza Simple and delicious read more

El Mofongo - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Their new location is in same center as new one, just drive further in!! The food here is divine! I feel like it was a home cooked meal from a long lost Dominican relative I didn't know. (I'm not Dominican, but food here makes me wish I was!) the customer service is perfect. The guy answered my moms questions and they compared Filipino food with Dominican. He explained the different dishes to me. This place deserves their reputation for good food and good people. I had the pork special. It was succulent and juicy. Perfectly roasted and flavored. The rice? Many places won't cook it enough or leave it too long, not this place. I'm very picky about rice. El Mofongo has very good rice-- white, yellow, black bean, all of it. The atmosphere is so family like. I love the music, too. Found myself bopping along as I ate. I couldn't fit dessert but it looked delicious. Prices are so reasonable, beyond reasonable considering the absolute deliciousness and scrumptiousness of their food. I telling you, EAT HERE! You won't regret it! read more

El Mofongo - Friday special. Divine!!!!! - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Great food, huge portions. We came to Fl and asked my bro to take us to a Mofongo place. He found this one. It was a well worth trip. The Mofongo was great and the fried pork was awesome. Mom got the daily special, chicken and rice. We also had the Cuban especial. read more

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The man at the cashier was super nice and friendly. Makes great cuban coffee with milk. We ordered for dine in and were surprised even when he was busy. He was able to take the food to the table and check up on us. Great guy! We had sandwiches and coffee. They have exchange the bread for plantains it is delicious! read more

El Mofongo - Plantains with the Cuban combo sandwich. - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Good food and the prices are reasonable. It's definitely not health food, mainly meats, beans and rice. They do offer a side salad but no other vegetables. I always have enough food for at least 2 - 3 meals. I prefer the green plantains over the sweet. They have several options for rice, my preference is the rice with pigeon peas, not as good as homemade but decent. The roast pork is delicious. I normally don't get dessert but have had a guava and cheese pastry once and it was delicious. The staff are super friendly and the service is great. read more

I went here for lunch and they had their daily specials which was pork chicken pork chops they had chicken in the different three different ways made and they also had four different types of rice variations. Food was good service was friendly and fast enjoyed a quick meal for lunch also they had a good selection of different typical drinks. read more

El Mofongo - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

We had two cakes made here for our daughter's baptism and they came out delicious and beautiful! read more

El Mofongo - We had two cakes made for our daughter's baptism and they came out beautiful and delicious. - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The food here is so good. Their lunch specials are an amazing deal with huge portions, but everything I've tried here has been delicious. The tres leches cake alone is worth the 30 minute drive from my front door to theirs. Go in a few times and you'll see this place has plenty of regulars, and the friendly owner is quick to recognize them. Jacksonville needs more of this. read more

I placed a to go order. The wait was longer than I wanted but well worth it! I'm pretty sure this was due to the food being made fresh. I ordered the shrimp mofongo, the stew chicken with black beans and yellow rice and a chicken empanada. The shrimp mofongo was good but not my favorite even though I couldn't stop eating it. I am not a fan of tostones, which is exactly what mofongo reminded me of (except it wasn't fried)....but I couldn't stop eating it my taste buds were so excited. For those who have never had mofongo, there is a sweet surprise once you lift up the mofongo pile!! The stew chicken was awesome! It seemed as if the chicken melted in my mouth when I ate it. The yellow rice had corn in it, which was a bit of a surprise. The black beans had a little more salt than I wanted but when mixing it with the rice, you couldn't tell. I will definitely visit this place again when I'm on that side of town. Thanks El Mofongo for giving me a taste of my culture! read more

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Food was ok. The food was cafeteria style but I had to wait 15mins for my order to be ready. The food was warm when it arrived. read more

El Mofongo - Food was ok - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Very nice neat clean restaurant. Tucked away and a small strip of stores. Menu is in Spanish with English translation. Manager gladly explained the food choices. I had the roast pork with a chickpea rice and plantain side. Rick had a Cuban sandwich with chips. Definitely a place we will come back to. read more

My fiancé and I have been looking for a good Latin food (anything otherthan Mexican) for awhile since we just moved to Jacksonville. Well, we heard about this place from her stylist and immediately called them to check it out. Not only were they the only Latin food store we could find in Jacksonville, but they were also one of the best! The ropevieja (shredded beef) was perfect!! The rice and beans were cooked better than her grandmother's and the tostones (fried green plantains) were the best I've had in awhile! Overall, I was very impressed by el mofongo and plan to be a regular for as long as I live in Jacksonville. read more

El Mofongo - El Mofongo - Dominican-Cuban Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Sometimes you have a hankering for a certain kind of food, and El Mofungo fills one of those cravings for me. Good solid Cuban food served from a nondescript strip center. Daily specials are the best value, but other menu items are certainly worth a shot. My friend had chicken noodle soup that he could not put down while my chicken and rice was terrific. Sides are kind of a throw in, the main meal is always the main dish you order. Great selection of flavored sodas, yes you know the kind you can only get from the Spanish market. Not very fancy and certainly not a decor for dates, but you will see suits, shorts and work uniforms mingling for lunch. read more

Sometimes you go to restaurants that you just want to see if the food is ok even though you got bad references. This is the case of El Mofongo. I went there to pick something to eat on my way back to work. I got in the little place very clean where the people is very friendly and attentive with customers. I ordered my meal and wait for it. They have lunch especial every day, prices are good, and wow big portions! The food was very tasty! I will come back. read more

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 and a gigantic portion. They do a special every day which is also very reasonably priced. Nothing fancy but definitely hits the spot if you are looking for good Dominican/Cuban food. read more

El Mofongo - Cuban, mofongo, empanada, croquettes - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Buenazo!!! Great authentic Puerto Rican food! Large portions and friendly staff! The pernil and pollo guisado was delicious.