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    Flying Iguana

    4.0 (966 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:59 pm

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    Guac and chips, spice of life margarita, Plattelli Torrontés wine from Argentina
    Vanessa M.

    We did our girls night at Flying Iguana this week and it always is delicious. We split the table-side prepared guacamole and the crispy Brussel sprouts. What I love about the table-side preparation is that you can customize your guac to be exactly to your preference. We like more chunky with lots of tomato, onion, and jalapeño. I got the spice of life margarita (spicy marg, so delicious and definitely has some heat) and the pork belly taco and steak taco. The pork belly has a Coca Cola marinade or glaze that is so unique, and the taco comes with watermelon and yummy cheese on top. It's just so perfect in my eyes. I love how it's unique but still familiar tasting. The steak taco was also delicious especially the Pepitas on top. Our server Brad was super cool and attentive!

    Kelly T.

    I was in the area of Neptune Beach today during dinner time so I decided to stop in here and grab some early dinner. I am so glad I did because everything tasted great. They have plenty of indoor, outdoor and bar seating. I was lucky enough to get one of the outdoor tables on this beautiful day. The menu offers plenty of great sounding drinks, appetizers, salads, and tacos. I started with the prickly pear frozen margarita. It looked and tasted great. I also decided to go with the blackened shrimp taco and the flying fish taco. I enjoyed them both but found the blackened shrimp taco to be a little bit tastier. Service was fairly quick.

    Elote and Truffle fries
    Alyssa M.

    Finally made it in here for dinner and I'm glad I did. The elote and the truffle fries were a fantastic way to start the meal. The watermelon drink I got was strong and tasty. The steak bowl was alright, I will be trying something different next time. A big tv and some little ones to catch sports games. Always smells delicious when you walk past too!

    Grilled Shrimp Taco
    Tiffany L.

    Sat at the bar, bar service was okay. Could have been better. I literally had to ask for every single thing. They have drink specials during hh. No food specials during hh. Bar backs and runners were friendlier and asked checked in more often. Nice restaurant. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Table side guacamole available. Food was good. Guacamole-chips & Salsa-and tacos.

    Spicy margaritas
    Lilly T.

    This is one of my favorite spots in Neptune Beach. I always get the guac because they make it fresh in front of you and they have lots of yummy tacos to choose from. I recently got the brussels sprouts as an appetizer when I was there for happy hour and they were also very yummy. On top of that, Mondays they have six dollar house marks and there's some of the best marks I've had! I highly recommend this spot for happy hour or dinner with friends. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and the bar is first come first serve which I enjoy! My service is usually really good when I go and I'm always happy with my experience.

    Ceviche
    Candy K.

    Flying Iguana is one of my favorite places to eat at the beaches. They have great chips and salsa, with two salsa flavors. You can also get super tasty guacamole made right at your table and customized to your preferences. I usually get a couple tacos, but my other favorite thing is their Ceviche de Pescado. All the flavors are delicious! They also make great drinks. My favorite is the Garden Margarita, which has muddled cucumber and cilantro in it. It's very fresh and a nice change from margaritas made with sour mix. You can make it a Spicey Garden, with a tajin rim and jalapenos. Or if you really like spicy, the Spice of Life is really good. I don't think I've ever had anything I don't like there, and we've been going for almost 10 years.

    Dirty south taco and steak taco
    Abbie B.

    Definitely a nicer Mexican restaurant in terms of Mexican food. I got a skinny marg which was pretty good. Also got queso, guacamole, and salsa. The queso was my favorite out of the three. Surprisingly I preferred the dirty south taco and it didn't have meat but a fried green tomato instead. It was fresh out of the frier and phenomenal.

    John B.

    Great tacos and amazing tequila selection. Perfect choice for Taco Tuesday or anytime. Service is always friendly, and the atmosphere is very chill.

    Traditional Slow Roasted Pulled Pork (Cochinita Pibil) and chicken rice bowl
    Kim S.

    It was a mild day in August--really!! So we sat outside on the patio. We started with guacamole and chips. It was incredibly delicious. The chips had a nice spice on them and the guacamole was evenly balanced. Our server checked on us the right number of times. My husband ordered the pork dish. It was seasoned well. I had the chicken and rice bowl. The flavors were very authentic. It's a great place to get some fresh food that tastes good.

    Julie B.

    Friend, sis and I had lunch here before being dropped off at the airport. Thought we'd get a good, solid lunch in because we'd be missing dinner in the air. And we left with full tummies. Friend had been here before so she knew to order the table-side guac. It was a lunch rush with only one gal on guac duty. We saw her make guac for at least 5 tables before us. We tried to cancel the order since we waited for over 20 minutes and our entrees would be out soon, but we were next in line. So we got it but the waitress did comp it on the final bill, which was a nice gesture. Sal ordered a Crispy Pork Belly taco. It came with watermelon and she said it compliments well. I'll take her word for it. Sis ordered the Cubana Torta. It came with a salad. She liked the salad. Said it tasted like pickled cabbage. The sandwich meat was well flavored and juicy. Nice hints of mustard and pickles. Sometimes the mustard can overpower but this was balanced with the saltiness of the pork/ham. I ordered the Mexican Cheese Steak torte Torte. Bread was warm, toasted. Outside crusty but inside was soft. Great flavors that I can't remember but it was the best meal I had all weekend. I had the pablano peppers on the side and I'm glad I did. I could smell the spicy heat and it would have been too much fur my MN mouth. Fries were hot and lightly salted. I couldn't stop eating them so I had to throw the napkin over my plate. Out of sight, out if mind. The Flying Iguana was probably my favorite restaurant during my mid-Feb vacation. My hometown Mexican restaurants need to step up their game!!

    Tiffany L.

    Very impressed with the service in general on the 4th of July. I don't envy anyone that works on a holiday. But honestly props to the chef because this was a 10/10 steak quesadilla!! Didn't love the absurd amount of mayonnaise on the plate though, but I get that it was for decoration/plating.

    Guacamole and chips
    Carrie B.

    My daughter and I were wanting a snack, homemade guacamole. We went to flying Iguana and sat outside as it was a beautiful day in Atlantic Beach! Our server didn't ask if we wanted it made table side, he ran off so fast and returned with the guacamole already made. While we have loved their guac in the past, it wasn't the greatest.

    Steak Taco & Junkyard Taco
    Katie B.

    Came around 5:15pm on Father's Day-- it was very slow (I think because of weather) so we were seated immediately. It was quiet which isn't the norm. Our server was polite and professional. For drinks, we ordered the spice of life (their version of a spicy marg). I love this drink- has just the right kick, not too spicy. We ordered our usual go-to's for food: the steak taco and the junkyard taco. They are spicy so I order mine without the Fresno chiles or flaming iguana sauce. The chips & salsa are no longer complimentary which is unfortunate. They have some interesting new rice bowls I would like to try next time. We were in and out in 30ish minutes which was nice with the kiddos.

    Pork belly taco (left) & carnitas taco (right) - both good!

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    Food is always delicious, simple and fresh. Light and inexpensive, great staff and a fun atmosphere

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    Best fish tacos ever! The guac made at the table is also very good. Nice atmosphere :)

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    Service was great! Wouldn't recommend if you're celebrating anything. Was celebrating my engagement and all I got was a congratulations

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    Do they take reservations?

    You can use the NoWait app on Yelp to save your place in line, but they do not take formal reservations.

    Why are there so many empty tables, yet a 20 minute wait?

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    Salento Colombian Steakhouse

    Salento Colombian Steakhouse

    4.4
    (629 reviews)
    16.2 mi
    $$

    1000 stars!!…read more Absolutely amazing every single time!! Now, they have the cutest desserts in jars too. Food is always great Staff is lovely and helpful Great menu Clean restrooms (important) Plenty of parking!!!

    I've been to Salento twice now, so I feel like I got a good sense of what they have to offer…read more I started with the carne empanadas, which came with complimentary chimichurri and hot sauce. They were crispy on the outside, warm on the inside, and filled with flavorful meat. The sauces paired perfectly with them and made an already great appetizer even better. For my entrée, I ordered the Bandeja Paisa, and it did not disappoint. The meats were the star of the plate. Everything was juicy, cooked perfectly, and seasoned just enough without being overpowering. The steak was surprisingly tender despite being well done, with just the right amount of fat. The sausage had a great snap, the egg was perfectly jammy, and the chicharrón was absolutely incredible--crispy, crunchy, and easily one of the best I've had. I didn't try the sweet plantains since I'm not a fan and they couldn't be substituted. The arepa was good, although nothing particularly memorable. The only parts of the meal I wasn't impressed with were the rice, which was a bit too salty for my taste, and the beans, which lacked flavor and were underwhelming. For dessert, I tried both the tiramisu and the chocolate cake. The tiramisu was just okay--it wasn't bad, but it didn't stand out, and I wouldn't order it again. The chocolate cake, however, was outstanding. It was incredibly moist, rich without being overly sweet, and the perfect way to end the meal. Overall, Salento does an amazing job with their meats, and that's what I'd recommend most. While a couple of the sides and one dessert didn't quite hit the mark for me, the empanadas, Bandeja Paisa, chicharrón, and chocolate cake were all excellent. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. The environment is pretty nice and quiet.

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    Columbian Burger (comes w/ Fries) $15 ~ very good ~
    Columbian Burger (comes w/ Fries) $15 ~ very good ~
    Refajo (Beer + Columbian Soda) $8.75 ~ very refreshing ~

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    Refajo (Beer + Columbian Soda) $8.75 ~ very refreshing ~
    Oaxaca Club

    Oaxaca Club

    4.2
    (214 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    GNO We shared baked oysters, octopus, and Peruvian chicken. Great food, even better company, and…read morethe perfect Jax Beach vibe. Special shout-out to our server! I don't remember his name (sorry), but his service was absolutely fantastic and made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back!

    This is a staple spot for me whenever I'm at the beach and looking for a good restaurant! The vibes…read moreare ALWAYS fun and vibrant. The space is very clean and modern with a hint of boho chic that ties in perfectly with the beachy atmosphere. And I have to mention the playlist! The music is always so good and upbeat that it literally makes you want to get up and dance. It really adds to the overall experience and makes dinner here feel like a whole vibe. I mostly come here for dinner with my friends, and we always have the best time. We've never been disappointed! The service is consistently warm and welcoming. Tonight, our waiter, Tavage, was incredibly kind and patient with us while we were ordering. My absolute favorite item on the menu is the roasted oysters. I get them every time, and everyone who tries them ends up loving them! I honestly haven't found roasted oysters made quite like this anywhere else. The Mahi Mahi tacos and chicken tacos are also incredibly flavorful. And if you like a little heat, definitely go for the pork tacos! Overall, this is one of those places I can always count on for great food, good service, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely a beach favorite of mine!

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    Cozy comfy seating for hanging out
    Cozy comfy seating for hanging out
    Macho Nacho
    Macho Nacho
    Pulpo (Octopus)

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    Arepa Please

    Arepa Please

    4.6
    (345 reviews)
    16.6 mi
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    Came back when I was in town for work and it's still just as good! The staff is always so friendly…read moreand the food always hits the spot. I got the pabellon arepa and taqueños to go and there was a very short wait (they make the arepas fresh!), but it was so good. I also enjoyed house made mango juice which was very refreshing on a hot summer day. Parking is a bit tight, but there's more parking within walking distance. All in all, a very authentic, local spot.

    Enjoyed a lovely lunch with my bestie trying out their Arepas! It was a little after lunch rush but…read morestill had a good number of customers in the restaurant. The server was really friendly and recommended some great options for us. We ordered the following: 1) THE QUEEN - classic Venezuelan "chicken salad" with their home-made avocado mayo, cilantro and sliced avocados (also known as the Reina Pepiada). Fresh with a great balance of umami flavors! The cilantro green sauce was an amazing add-on with a little spicy kick! 2) PORKO LOCO - slow cooked pork marinated in red wine with queso blanco. Tender, moist, and very flavorful. Amazing! 3) CACHAPA - soft crispy pancake made with sweet corn and fried cheese in the middle. Flavor bomb of sweet and savory! 4) EMPANADA (BEEF) - tender, shredded beef with great flavor of savory. The dipping sauce was white, tangy, vinegary, creamy with a slight spiciness. Delicious! 5) SOURSOP JUICE - rare to find restaurants with this drink. Ate the actual fruits in my homeland in SE Asia. The juice was milky/creamy, sweet with an earthy taste. Great health benefits eating or drinking soursop -- antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, etc. Other notable item was the Passion Fruit Juice however, I did not try it. My bestie really liked it. Overall, wonderful experience at the restaurant of the food, service and great interior feeling creating a great ambiance. Definitely will visit again and try out more menu items.

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    Arepa
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    Interior design. Cute.

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    Interior design. Cute.
    Chancho King

    Chancho King

    4.7
    (136 reviews)
    19.1 mi
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    Love the order at counter vibes, friendly staff. Busy place on a Saturday but the line and food…read morecomes out hot and promptly. First stop: cheesy yuka bites. Light, fluffy, cheesy, garlicky sauce with the right amount of zest spice. Melts in your mouth. How can I bring this sauce home?!?! Second up: main course. Chicken, pickled onions, and avocado w lime over crispy plantains. Do I need to move to Equador or just come here again? I will always give a high five to restaurants with gender neutral bathrooms!

    A late but worthy review…read more So I've been Chancho King before but this is my first time leaving a review. I've had the fried chicken and their butter noodles and they are really good! So we came the weekend of Jazz fest. We were out on Sunday and I was like hey let's go to Chancho King and try their ceviche. I wasn't a big fan of their ceviche I prefer it from a Mexican restaurant. However the plantain chips were a hit! I would absolutely go back and get those it was a nice snack I'm interested to see how they would taste with some guacamole I need to do that! And I'm an oyster loving girl-lala so I got 2 little cities oysters and they were nice and fresh. The two times I have been here the service has been great. For a Sunday it is super busy and the seating on the inside quickly feels up but I was so glad to be inside because the heat was too much. Nevertheless I will be back to try to more items from their menu.

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    Interior Decor/Menu
    Shoot sandwich
    Shoot sandwich
    Pan de yuca

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