I had a great experience at Tabouleh Cafe in Jacksonville, Florida. The restaurant was clean,…read morewelcoming, and the staff was very friendly. I ordered the chicken kebab and shish kebab with rice, and everything was delicious. The meat was tender, well seasoned, and full of flavor. The rice was perfectly cooked, and the grilled onions on top added an amazing taste to the dish. Fresh, authentic, and satisfying I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

A small local place. We have been saying for years we wanted to try it. We finally tried it and was…read morenot disappointed. When we were there it appeared that they mostly get to go orders, but they do have a seating area. You can call ahead or order at the register for to go orders. I did not find an online ordering option. We ordered several items including salad, hummus, kabobs, and meat pies. All of it was tasty but I enjoyed the meat pies the most.

Super vegetarian friendly with their Falafel and hummus rap and plate options. Also I visited…read moreunexpectedly late on a Sunday night and the owner was insanely accommodating to whip something up fresh based off my tastes and dietary preferences. They've been around for longer than I can think of from me living here in Jacksonville but I encouraged anyone who enjoys Mediterranean food and especially show if you enjoy vegetarian options, which can be limited here in Jacksonville

Enjoyed wonderful meals here and thank goodness it's close by. Such healthy choices of food and…read morethey are willing to accommodate to your dietary or restricted needs as well. For the longest time, I love the Combination Platter, which is what I normally get within either salad, rice or tabbouleh. Now, I've mixed it up with some wings, standalone salad and lettuce-wrapped burger. 1) Sweet & Tangy 10 wings (lightly coated) - crispy, tasty, sweet and tangy deliciousness 2) Fattoush Salad - fresh mix of greens, onions, tomatoes, cucumber with crispy pita and I think balsamic vinaigrette dressing. I love Fattoush salads in general. 3) Lettuce-Wrapped Cheeseburger (no bun) - onions, pickles, tomatoes, of course lettuce, and cheese. "Low-Carb" Burger for those in the diet/lifestyle. The patty was thin, but it was big and filling. Service was wonderful, fast and accommodating. Very affordable pricing of food. The cafe is normally quiet, but I do prefer it that way. I'm sure it gets busy during the lunch and dinner times though. Look forward in trying out their breakfast soon!

The food from La Palmerita is truly authentic Cuban cuisine. I was in the search for Congri and…read morefound it here. The food is always excellent and service is 10/10! Love this little piece of Cuba here in Jacksonville! La comida de La Palmerita es una auténtica cocina cubana. Estaba buscando a Congri y lo encontré aquí. ¡La comida siempre es excelente y el servicio es 10/10! ¡Me encanta este pedacito de Cuba aquí en Jacksonville!

Food trucks to adults are literally what ice cream trucks are to children!…read more I think food trucks are the best method of experiencing what locals have to offer. While heading to pickup my Yelp-buddy, Goldie, I spotted this tiny red food truck but, wasn't sure of what they were serving. Of course you know... being a Yelper. We had to circle back around to check out the scene and that's how I discovered this amazing Cuban food truck! I ordered a delicious, Mango, fruit juice smoothie that tasted just like a well blended/creamed mango. For $3, the size of that smoothie was definitely a steal! The food truck chef or owners was cool, especially, Ordalis (not sure if that's how you spell her name but, I tired.) They've recently opened up a couple of months ago and is only closed on Mondays. There's a small picnic-style dining area next to the food truck for those who enjoy watching the street view while chowing down. And there's only curb-side street parking. I'm loving how this Arlington area is growing with local eateries or food trucks. I can't wait to return for a real taste of Cuba.

Unfortunately disappointed with both orders. White rice, "red beans" but looked more like pink,…read morewith a steak (but was it?) with onions. White rice with shrimp in garlic sauce. We're going to assume they ran out of seasoning. & let's call their version of Flan a serving of pure sugar as we couldn't get past the 1st spoonful. I've cooked everything I mention here my entire life so I speak from experience. Not my intention to be negative but I was really looking forward to eating out. On a positive note, the restaurant seems to stay busy. Good for them & I mean that sincerely as we should all lift each other up.

i didn't get wat i ordered it sucked so dissatisfied and dissapointed missing the salad tha comes…read morewith it no tostones i only got 3 pieces of maduro not ordering their food no more!!!

Second door dash delivery, thank you Antoine! I ordered sexy red, Acapulco gold, sweet bbq and Da…read morejaguar. OMG. Each taste better than the last. Every single wing packed with flavor and sticking to my fingers, totally delicious! THC is my go to for finger licking wings.

Out the gate I really like the branding for this spot. They have awesome merch that you can buy at…read morethe front counter. The building itself is a bit lowkey but they have tons of seating inside. When it comes to the food, I wasn't necessarily blown out of the water. The wings and fries were super greasy (which some people like), and the oil tasted a bit old...They do have a huge menu though and maybe I just need to explore more. I really wanted to love the food and have considered going back to see if I caught them on a bad day. Overall I think this place has great potential

Been here twice after seeing a review on tik tok - so good I get the chicken shawarma platter -…read morenice and garlicy First time I got fries as my side they were perfectly crispy This time I got rice super good and fragrant And the fresh veggies on the side are always a nice addition It's crazy tho every time I go in the place is empty! This place needs more attention cause the food is so good Staff is always friendly too

I was excited to find Mediterranean open on a weeknight nearby my hotel. They were still open…read moredespite their DoorDash being closed for the night, so I headed over. This spot is in a run down strip mall, with people hanging out in front of the laundromat a few doors down. There was only a couple of people left inside the restaurant. I ordered the falafel platter and selected hummus and fattoush for the 2 sides, plus an order of grape leaves. The person who took my order was friendly. I then proceeded to their bathroom. The women's bathroom was unclean. Not in a 'someone messed up this bathroom' kind of way, but in a neglect sort of way. Dust and dirt on the hand soap bottle. Black grime marks all around the light switch. If I had ordered from DoorDash, I would not have known about this, but I did see. The only employees working that I could see were men, and it was too late to cancel. At the hotel, I didn't eat any of the raw items, but I did eat the heated items: falafel and pita- which were very good. I also ate some of the vegetarian grape leaves, because they started off warm, but then some were kind of cold so I didn't eat those. I couldn't decide if they just had not been heated properly or were not chilled properly.

The owner is so awesome. She really knows her stuff about nutrition and all of the wellness…read morebenefits of the nutrients in each of the vegetables and plants. I was really surprised to find soursop as an option as it reduces inflammation and fights cancer. In addition, it helps regulate your thyroid. She has two types of sweet potato, yellow, and orange. I chose yellow. The menu doesn't say, but she automatically adds cinnamon included in your price, but she will ask you before she adds it cinnamon regulate your blood sugar. She uses two standard straws so that you can drink your smoothie quicker. Mine taste like pumpkin pie for my sweetener, I used unfiltered honey and I used plant-based protein. She has been in business for 17 years, making smoothies. She offers you a little sample cup to make sure your smoothie is sweet enough before she gives you the whole smoothie which is a great idea Please come and support a business that is not a chain, and you are not getting supplements that come from a box and a factory.

S.O.U.L Smoothie and juice bar is a gem! The environment is always welcoming and the staff is very…read morewarm and hospitable. They always make sure I don't have any questions before I order and if I do, they are knowledgeable and informative. They'll be able to explain to you the benefits or their smoothies or add-ins such as elderberry, turmeric spirilla, chia seeds, flax seeds, seamoss, and goji berries to make a few. You can choose between a 10, 16, 20, or 24 ounce smoothie all ranging from $5-7. Today, I was quite full from my lunch so I got the 10 ounce "superman" which is my personal favorite smoothie. It's quite simple just consistent of vegan protein powder, banana, and peanut butter but always ask to add strawberry in it too and thats never a problem. This smoothie is delicious and packed with the protein I need for the day, it's very heavy with a buttery taste and mounds of fresh berries blended in. They even offer me a sample before they hand over my cup just to make sure it's to my liking which I really appreciate. If you're in the mood for food rather than a parfait, smoothie, or açaí bowl, don't worry! They've got avocado toast, warm oats, wraps, and salads too! My favorite thing about S.O.U.L is that it's got soul! Everything is made with love and they never skimp on the quality of their shakes. You can definitely tell the difference between here and any old smoothie joint.

I planned a Valentine's Dinner for some friends at Mi Veracruz. We had a good turnout. I was happy…read morethat they had the room for us inside and outside. I chose inside. I believe they only had one Waitress. The lady owner was there as well. I had to get my own menu, I was served my margarita along with salsa and chips-but I had to prompt the Waitress for that. It's almost like she was not there at all. No chips and salsa for the other five or six people-all waiting for that. Slow............ The orders were finally taken and came out with good speed. The food is always good here. So, the low stars are that no one helped this young Waitress! She basically, "ghosted us". Several of us wanted dessert, including myself-to no avail. I had to hunt her down for our checks. I was so over the lack of service, I just wanted to leave. I made a phone call for an RSVP two days before last night. No rsvp's. They knew in advance that we were coming. One Waitress for the entire restaurant was wrong. I enjoyed meeting up with my friends on Valentine's Day Eve.

Pedro and Camilla are my new favorite Servers!! They both looked after us so well. We got the…read moreShrimp cocktail which was delicious as the shrimp were cut in half length ways which helped them soak in the juice. We also got the quesabirria which we enjoyed thoroughly. We hit a small queso and guacamole which were both very fresh. I will be going back when I visit Jax again.

It's been a while since I've been here. I wanted country fried steak, so I came here…read more They have "sit wherever you like" policy. I recognized our Waitress. She used to work for Cotten's BBQ. The service and food was good. The only reason for four stars is because the country fried steak gravy was not hot. I know I could have sent it back. I chose not to do so. Pros:service Cons:parking sucks Recommend? Yes

The University diner, under new ownership, was a repeat breakfast spot for me, but this last visit…read morestood out. The atmosphere was inviting with a cool, free-seating policy and the ceiling art by various artists was captivating -- fish, anime, food, beach, etc. After being seated, it took only a few minutes before we received menus and were asked about drinks. I opted for the waffle combo with scrambled eggs and sausage patties. The waffle was slightly crispy on the edges, but the inner part was soft? Perhaps it had been sitting out a little too long? The eggs and sausage were good. Overall, it was an okay breakfast, but maybe next time, I might try their lunch or dinner menu.

Love this place! It started out as a frequent boba stop for me but I finally got to try their food…read moreand I'm so so impressed! First off all, anyone who has ever lived in Arlington knows that this used to be Grand Asian (Chinese Food). This restaurant is close to Jacksonville University. I remember really enjoying the Chinese food then and I'm glad this restaurant features Asian Fusion options which includes Chinese food favorites. I appreciate that this new restaurant doesn't take away the options available in this area, it just adds on to the existing familiar fare. Merrill Road has its fair share of Chinese food places but I love how there's much more variety here in one location. DRINKS Boba - while I typically omit boba from the milk tea and slush drinks now (avoiding the extra calories), their boba is actually made quite well. It's well cooked, not too hard or extra squishy. Their taro slush is perfect. I tried the Kumquat with lemon as well and it's such a great alternative to plain lemonade on a hot summer day. This comes with lychee and I added popping boba (different from regular boba) which adds another layer of citrus burst in my taste buds. Drinks featured in the photo include: Mango sweet dew, strawberry, Thai tea and jasmine green tea. I was NOT a fan of the Thai tea. It tasted a bit watered down. (I will attempt to order Thai tea at a later date because I cannot let it affect this review of otherwise amazing drinks and food) FOOD: Poke I ordered a poke salad with spicy salmon x2, marinated tuna. Delicious! The poke bowl size is very generous. Price depends on how much protein you get but pretty much unlimited toppings until you get to the avocado and crunchy toppings (max 3). Sauce: teriyaki, spicy mayo and eel sauce. Yum! Ramen (Tonkatsu) This was so good! Presentation threw me off. I later realized that we were given the "to-go" bowl of ramen so everything was not submerged. Makes sense why it looked dry at first. Since we were eating in the restaurant I would have loved to see a real ramen bowl with real chopsticks but these details are insignificant. The ramen broth is so rich in flavor. The tonkatsu pork hit the spot and was well made! The noodles, once soaked in the broth, had a nice smooth texture and absorbed so much good flavor. Pictured but did not try (was told it was good) include Takoyaki (octopus :)) Seating: there's plenty of it! The cushioned seats were much appreciated. Anyone with back pain would definitely appreciate longer conversations & hanging out without feeling like their spine is locking up. Other features: Kiosk for self check out. I really like this!

I have been to this restaurant three times since the opening a couple weeks ago. Each time has been…read moregreat. Food was fresh, boba on point, and the service very friendly. The items were priced correctly for the portion sizes. Very clean and ample seating for any size of group. Great spot to grab a quick lunch or dinner! 9/10 would recommend!