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    Cantina Caramba!

    3.0 (86 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials
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    Nacho supreme
    Dawn P.

    Although we have been pleased with a different location, we were not impressed with this location- mostly due to the service. My nacho order came to the table incorrectly and I sent it back. The guy who brought it to the table (not the server) was clearly annoyed with me, although I wasn't the one who screwed up the order. What came back was the correct nacho order with the added "bonus" of a giant beefsteak tomato on top. Our laughter when he walked away should have been a clue that his passive aggressive response was ridiculous, not to mention wasteful since we didn't eat it. Otherwise our actual server was good and the food was tasty.

    Chimichanga
    denise C.

    So I came here twice. The first time I came here, it was good. Not great but good. So we decided to come again and the 2nd time around was poor. Service: they were nice. Both times they did not write down our orders (I always hate when waiters do this, why because..) they got the order wrong both times. The 2nd visit we needed an extra min and the guy forgot about us. Had to ask someone else to bring the guy over. Food: portions were big. But super bland!! No flavor. The free salsa had more flavor than anything. But steak was bone dry. It was just underwhelming. Drink: I got a strawberry margarita the first time and original the 2nd. Both were sweet and not really drinkable. Every thing else was fine. Tables were clean. It was just not worth it. Especially for the price. If imma pay $$ for stuff, it should be worth it.

    Carnitas plate with beans and rice
    Robert M.

    We are from San Diego. This Mexican food is awesome! You can judge a Mexican restaurant by a few things. One is their refried beans and theirs are great. Two salsa, and Carnitas. Their Carnitas are absolutely incredible. Christopher took amazing care of us. The Carnitas here are the best in Jacksonville, ask to get them a little crispy. (that is the authentic way) They have a lot of Mexican beers here that you can't get anywhere else. The bar has a nice selection of Tequilas!!

    Gabriel N.

    La Napolera is walking distance from my sister's house, so it has become her usual when she's not in the mood to cook and after eating here I totally get it. It's a very low-key Mexican joint with good drink specials, a ton of food options, and a friendly staff. My partner and I met up with sis and her guy for a relaxed evening. We came in from out of town and they wanted to share one of their fave spots. The menu is huge, though not terribly specific, but they have all the classics. When it comes to drinks, margaritas are available in regular, top shelf, and Patron which is all the description you get. We went with tacos (shrimp and al pastor) while sis and her guy chose steak and chicken fajitas. Ordering a margarita was a whole conversation with the waiter as we figured out the options. Thankfully, they had Herradura Reposado which made for a smooth margarita. I just can't do tequila blanco anymore. Don't judge me tequila purists. The food was tasty and about what I expected. There was enough for leftovers, but who's going to leave tacos for tomorrow? Not me. Those bad boys were going in my belly. All in all, I dig this kind of relaxed joint with decent food and affordable prices. If I lived within walking distance I could easily see this place being my regular as well.

    Fajita nachos
    Angelica C.

    Ambiance was odd, food was overpriced and not good. Not sure about this place. $50 for 2 nachos and 2 sodas

    Margarita

    Great staff friendly and patient. Excellent bar. Salsa is good; better than most. Sports on tv. Perfect spot to chill on a Tuesday after work. Also very close to my hotel,

    Chicken taco
    John R.

    They give u a lot for ur $$ but pretty plain. As u can see by pic, this is supposed to be a chicken taco....... is it missing a few basic ingredients? YES. I had been burrito and it was pure ground meat in a tortilla. Topped with cream and good sauce. Just need some onion, peppers etc

    Quesabirria tacos
    Alisa J.

    We've been here a couple of times and the food easily makes this my favorite La Nop in Jax. Quesabirria tacos, chilaquiles, and the right cheese on top of their food (it's supposed to be white and melty, not yellow and never ever queso dip...) are what differentiate it to me. Service is friendly but can be a touch slow when they're really busy, so we'll try to avoid peak hours.

    Chicken quesadilla
    Priscilla H.

    Hands down my favorite authentic Mexican restaurant in Jacksonville. I have been eating at La Nop since college and I love it! They offer classic Mexican dishes and their prices are super reasonable. Their hot salsa is homemade and its a must try. I love their chicken quesadilla appetizer and their chicken enchiladas. The service is quick and the staff is friendly. So happy they opened a location in Bartram Park.

    INTERIOR, TVs, BAR
    Jay P.

    Fairly new La Nopelara Mexican restaurant location that just opened up in the Bartram area. The restaurant boast an optional outside seating area that not most La Nopelara restaurants have. The fam and I were greeted and seated right away by the hostess.     Inside the restaurant, they have 3 TVs tailored for any channel you want. Thankfully for me, they had the Jacksonville Jaguars game on all 3 TVs, enough for me to enjoy food with my family and to watch and cheer my Jags at same time.   In the middle of the restaurant, they have a Bar, surrounded by counter seats, so you too, can watch whatever is on TV. Nice, big wall art on the restaurant's side wall. The place is nice and open.   We were greeted by our waitress, Samantha. She was fast, attentive and friendly.   We ordered the following: Bistec Ranchero Enchilada & Chicken Burrito combo plate Two Taco combo plate Junior Taco Margarita   TIP for the ladies: Margaritas runs 2 for 1 until 5pm, so check with your server if this is available.   Food came out at a reasonable time. It was cooked perfectly. Food tasted like any La Nopelara joints that I have eaten from.   I would love to note and to commend Samantha for her A++ service. Despite her being our waitress, she also serve the other tables as well. She was all over the place. And she worked with a smile on her face. So we thank you Samantha.   All in all, we will definitely keep this place in mind next time we crave Mexican food and to watch Sports.   Signing out... Go JAGS!!!

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    It's just solid. Never lets us down. I've never been dissatisfied! Simple, great food.

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    It's always a Lot of food for a reasonable price. Food is mediocre, but plentiful. Good service

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    The service and food was excellent! The staff was friendly and helpful and the food was pretty good!

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    4.4(162 reviews)
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    As a truck driver always on the hunt for good eats near truck stops and Walmarts, I spotted this…read morelittle Mexican place from the parking lot and decided to give it a shot. Man, it was one of the best decisions I've made on the road lately! The food came out hot and fresh with that real homemade taste. The tacos were packed with flavor, the rice and beans were on point, and the portions were generous enough to fill up a hungry driver without breaking the bank. I went with the carne asada and it hit the spot perfectly - seasoned just right, not too greasy, and cooked tender. Service was quick and friendly, even when they were busy. The place has that classic hole-in-the-wall vibe (in the best way), nothing fancy but clean and welcoming. It felt like the kind of authentic spot locals would keep coming back to. Only reason it's not 5 stars is the parking can be a little tight for a big rig if you're not careful, and they don't have a ton of truck-friendly seating space. But the food more than makes up for it. If you're rolling through the area and craving real Mexican food, definitely stop in. I'll be back next time I'm in the neighborhood. ¡Muy bueno! -- Carlos, SemiTruckDriver

    They are kind and friendly with consistently good food, and great service. The prices are great,…read moreespecially compared to most places nowadays.

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    Great sunset spot! Came in for dinner time just as sun was setting. Beautiful looking over the…read moreplaza. Service was quick and friendly. I got the keto steak taco which was amazing. The steak was delicious and the flavor of the keto cheese shell with the guacamole was delicious pairing with the steak. Also got the Hawaiian taco which had avocado, chicken, shrimp, and pineapple. Over all great time here and will be back again. Anejo is a local fav and has lots of locations in the area

    After having dinner with friends down the road, I slipped into Anejo to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and…read moregrabbed a house margarita and 2 Chimichurri Steak Tacos. The Margarita was STRONG AF. Like I don't know if it wasn't mixed well, or they heavy handed it, but I wasn't mad about it at all. The steak tacos were delicious and very flavorful. I'd get these again and again in heartbeat. Service at the bar was great. Food arrived faster than expected, but I had also got there as their night was winding down. My friends and I were originally going to eat here for Cinco de Mayo, but when I got there at 6:45, I was told it would be a 3.5 hour wait. They had a DJ outside pumping out fast and upbeat music for the party and an outside margarita stand for grab and go drinks. When I arrived back just after 9, I had told them to take us off the list. She informed me that they tried calling me. Nothing came through on my phone, but she did show her call log and sure enough, it showed they called me around 8:20. My friends and I probably would have stayed to eat here originally had we been given a more realistic wait time guesstimate. An hour and a half wait vs 3.5 hours is much more feasible. Oh well. I'm sure I'll be back in the future. I've always enjoyed Anejo.

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    12.3 miBeaches
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    A hidden gem that we stumbled across close to the Mayo Clinic. The food portions were generous for…read morelunch and both entrees were delicious. The music was the perfect volume so we could have a conversation easily. Service was quick and the waitress checked in several times. A solid choice for lunch.

    Hostess and waitress were great. Lack of food, not so great. Averaged the side of guac (yum), with…read moreall else. Meeting a friend at Kickers and a few of us headed over to grab some tacos. Greeted and sat right away- 5 of us. Hostess nice, server nice. Right away had two large bowls of chips and two types of salsa brought to us. Chips were good, just added salt. Unfortunately it went downhill from there. And we were patient, super patient. It was a Friday, but it was not overly crowded, like I said - seated immediately around 7:40. Drinks, took over 30 minutes for a pineapple one and three skinny- we joked the food would arrive first, but we were very wrong. Then, the waitress waited for us to try- I think it was a newer person at the bar. We tried to like it, but somehow it tasted like flat sprite.our server took them away and made us them herself. Now, those were great. Small side of guac was brought after that- meant to go with the meal, but we were so hungry we just ate with the chips. It was very good- fresh tasting. Then we waited. And waited some more. Asked about the food, then waited some more. Finally, we cut our losses and asked for the check minus the food that never came. The band was starting next door and we wanted to celebrate the bday girl. Pic 1, text just after 8pm- shows me joking that I was going to eat my friends food since she was headed over from next door and taking a bit and we had ordered 10 minutes prior. Pic 2, text shows us giving up- 9pm. So over an hour wait on food that never arrived - even if busy that would be a deal breaker. We were excited to try it too- disappointed.

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    1810 Tacos y Tequila

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    4.4(145 reviews)
    12.1 miBeaches

    Best strawberry margarita in town!…read more Queso con chorizo and fresh guacamole made right at our table. On Taco Tuesday, they have a taco special where it's $2 tacos with rice and beans for $12! My husband and I enjoyed our meal! We definitely recommend!

    1810 is definitely a trendy taco spot and worth trying at least once for the experience. The place…read morewas packed when we went (around 6 p.m. on a Saturday), and the atmosphere has a fun, energetic vibe. We ordered tacos, nachos, a kids' burrito, and kids' quesadillas, we got desert, it was a chocolate covered skull with ice cream, they bring out the dish and literally lit it on fire with a sparkler, looked cool, kids loved it, so if you're looking for something a little different or entertaining during dinner. So overall, the food was decent but a bit salty, and the flavor didn't really stand out. To me it had more of a chain restaurant feel, kind of like something you'd get at Chili's rather than a more authentic Mexican spot. Drinks were mixed for us. My wife had margaritas and enjoyed them, honestly I don't think she's ever met a margarita she didn't like. I tried the Old Fashioned, which just wasn't my style. It tasted more like Fireball on the rocks than a traditional Old Fashioned. One thing they definitely did right was the service. Even though the restaurant was crowded, the wait staff was friendly, attentive, and stayed on top of everything the whole time. Overall, it's a cool spot with a fun vibe and good staff. If you're looking for a lively place and want to see some flaming food presentations, it's worth checking out.

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    4.4(62 reviews)
    5.9 miSouthside

    I visited Taco Way for the first time recently on a Tuesday to check it out. They have two kiosks…read moreat the counter that you order from. The 30% off code - LOVETACOS - is good on the entire menu on Taco Tuesdays. The deal & code are advertised on a window poster you'll notice as you walk up in addition to another poster advertising a great lunch deal available. I ordered the Shrimp Tacos (corn tortillas, lettuce, breaded fried shrimp, chipotle mayo, and cilantro) minus pico & they were great. The shrimp were freshly fried and steaming hot. I had to wait a bit because a large catering order was being finished as I arrived. The manager offered me a free Jarritos and apologized profusely for my wait. I took it as a good sign that their tacos are that popular plus it gave me time to enjoy the gorgeous murals by ARTBYJAE. I visited the Baymeadows location (open until 3am Fri/Sat & 1am Sun-Th) & they now have a second location on Parental Home Rd (open until 1am Fri/Sat & 11pm Sun-Th).

    My sister, son and I were looking for something for dinner at 10pm on a Tuesday. There wasn't much…read moreopen but I happened to look and was pleasantly surprised that Taco Way was still open!! My sister placed an order and picked up the order. Since it was taco Tuesday we each got three birria tacos. The meat itself was fairly flavorful and the consome was decent. I appreciated they charred the outside of the tortilla and it was nicely crisped. Since I'm from Southern California, I was expecting some type of hot sauce like all of our taco shops offer, but sadly there was none. I would have loved a little spice, but the tacos were very good with the onions. I was pleasantly surprised they were out of cilantro, which for me makes me happy since I'm not a fan of the stuff. Overall it was a good meal and for Florida, they were pretty decent birria tacos.

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