La Nopalera has become one of our regular spots. We come about once a month, give or take, and every single visit has been consistently fantastic. The food is always delicious, the portions are generous, and the prices are very affordable. It's the kind of place where you know you're going to leave full and happy every time. The staff is always welcoming and genuinely kind, which makes a big difference. Priscilla in particular is absolutely amazing. She is incredibly sweet, attentive, and truly makes every visit feel special. She even remembers our names when we come in, which says a lot about how much she cares about the customers. She's a sincere asset to the restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Between the consistently great food, excellent service, and warm atmosphere, La Nopalera is a place we always look forward to visiting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend! read more

Had a great experience at La Nopalera! The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Everything we ordered came out quickly and was prepared perfectly. The service was just as great--friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout our meal. The staff made sure we had everything we needed and really added to the overall experience. Definitely a great spot in Jacksonville for some good Mexican food. Great food, great service, and we'll definitely be back! read more

Sunday afternoon visit: What we liked * Immediate seating * Free chips and salsa What could of been better: * asked about the hand crafted margaritas on the menu and the waitress was clueless. Couldn't explain what the difference was between that and the ones listed at the top of the menu. Was hoping for fresh squeezed or something. * Order 4 margaritas and they came in a plastic to go cup because they were out of glasses. These were by far some of the saddest margaritas I've ever had. Had a chicken a rice dish that was ok, nothing special. Just didn't enjoy our visit and don't see us returning read more

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Always a great experience!! Great food the cheese chile relleno are delicious. The al pastor on the spike is a must. Great food!!

[[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a cool spot, and location, you can sit outside or inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There is parking in the back of the building, if you can't find parking in the front. If you park in the back, make sure you walk all the way to the end, it's the last door. We got seated right away! our chips and salsa came quickly. They have a lot of options on the menu. It took me longer to choose my meal, than it took for my meal to come out! lol I ordered #4 Chicken enchilada, tostada, and 2 tacos. Rice and beans on the side. Let me just say it had a lot of flavor. But my problem, was the chicken wasn't tender, and my tacos got soggy! ughhh! I didn't see any taco sauce.... Why isn't there any taco sauce? Check it out for yourself. read more

This is a pretty good place. They have a lot of options on the menu. Usually this is a bad thing but they do everything well here. Tuesday they have 3 tacos for 7.99. You can choose chicken or ground beef, hard shell or soft shell. They even let us mix it up. These are not street tacos but they have lettuce meat and cheese only. Tasty and filling. We also ordered a Chile relleno. They are a little different here. You can get them stuffed with beef, chicken or cheese. Then they are topped with a red sauce and cheese. Pretty good. read more

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I always enjoy going to this restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They changed a few things from the last time.We were there but still very good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Having allergies make it very hard.. but when she had a question she was quick to ask, and then verify that I could eat it. She did a great job taking care of us. The food was great, I like the changes to the restaurant that were made. read more

La Nopalera - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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The appetizer was out super quick and plenty of them. Should have got a picture hubby got a combo#12, I got the fajita quesadilla with steak. Delicious! read more

La Nopalera - Combo #12 burrito, enchilada and chile relleno. - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Food was delicious, my husband and I enjoyed both of our meals. The portion sizes were great. Our service was quick and server was kind and attentive. Highly recommend! read more

Worst dining experience we've had in ages! We decided to give La Nop one more chance. Huge(costly) mistake! Server brought our drinks. Disappeared. Another young man brought our food. It was ok. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience is LOUD!! Like headache inducing loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We decided we couldn't take anymore. So after asking for takeout boxes and our drinks to go, we paid the check and handed the receipt to the Manager... telling him of the poor service. Now we can say goodbye to this place forever! Adios! read more

My husband and I have become regulars here! The food is great and the service is always friendly and fast. The margaritas are generous- they will sneak up on you! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The front parking area always looks full but there's parking around back of the building which actually takes you past the outdoor seating area, which is next to a pond.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's such a nice vibe that you'd miss if you just came in the front door.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We've never had anything bad off this menu and when I have coworkers in town from other areas, this is our go-to. They always talk about the "famous Mexican food place!" near our office on the North side. Definitely recommend you check it out! read more

I love the food , the staff is always nice , great prices. And they make great horchata

Went for lunch. 2 of us ate with no drinks for $28ish..so not cheap but we left full and it tasted good. I heard there were 2for1 margaritas all day but we didn't verify or try them. Complementary chips and salsa included. The chips are ok. The salsa is good. A bit light on the cilantro but good. Food was fast too. We'd come back for sure read more

La Nopalera - Combo special #8? 2 burritos with stuff on it. - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

By far the worst food ever! Authentic what? salsa....from a jar!! obvious the quesadilla was microwaved and steak stuck inside! Only thing hot were the plates! !! OMG!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]1 star for the decor![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Food was so yummy, [[HIGHLIGHT]]such a cute restaurant with vibrant & colorful decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server took a long time to bring our check, but everything was great other than that!! read more

La Nopalera - Blueberry pineapple margarita, watermelon margarita, chips & queso & salsa - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Best Mexican food I've had in a minute! Fun decorations and good service. The chips were hot each time they came out! Generous portions for a decent price as well. Highly recommend! read more

La Nopalera - Lunch combo #3 - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Their is always good! They don't skimp on their portion sizes either. I love that the food comes out blazing and the service is always quick, even during their rush hours. read more

La Nopalera - 2 tacos (beef and chicken) with rice and re-fried beans Lunch special meal - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Salsa & chips Service Quesadillas combo was very good. I liked it because it had steak, chicken, shrimp and veggies!! The server (sorry didn't get his name - if the manager looks at this today Wed, Aug 27th @ 12pm - he is wearing a black hat) recommended them. He also made a nice tableside guacamole. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was beautifully decorated too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall great experience. read more

Enjoyed experience. Several staff worked together to serve us meal. They were busy and it was a Monday evening! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were seated inside near the back. Outside seating looked nice too overlooking pond in back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Within 2 min we had water with chips/salsa on our table. Waiter took our drink order. That hand crafted strawberry margarita was amazing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere was energized![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had chicken enchiladas! Portion was generous and very good! Friends had sampler and enchilada suiz. They were very happy with meal and boxes came home! Waiter was attentive without hovering! We will be back for sure! read more

Come hungry!! The portions here are delicious and HUGE! The service is very kind, food took some time but was very fresh and worth it. I loved the kitchen in the middle of the restaurant, you could see all the action happening. They were grilling fresh fajitas, making fresh tortillas, etc. The complimentary chips and salsa is very tasty, very mild yet flavorful salsa. I got the fajita burrito with chicken - tasty chicken and bell peppers and onions inside. There was A LOT of rice, so be prepared for that. It was really big and filling! The chicken and steak fajitas were huge portions - likely could feed a family of four haha. They came with a big, sizzling platter of meat, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. It also came with a side of refried beans and rice, and a Mexican salad - lettuce, queso fresco, guacamole (not fresh made by the looks and taste of it), and a big slice of fresh tomato. Everything was delicious - I of course wish it was spicier, but it was still yummy! They also have quite an assortment of margarita flavors, I didn't get one this time but they looked great! read more

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Great afternoon with my girls! We all had the Steak Tampiqueño with extra jalapeños. Delicious as always! Can't wait to return!!!

Unfortunately I got food poisoning from this location a few hours after consuming only one of their asada tacos today. It made me sick. I just threw up the entirety of the taco... it made my drive back to Georgia very unpleasant I had a sour stomach about an hour after eating here and had to make frequent stops due to stomach upset. . I am used to eating Mexican food in CA and have never had any problems but unfortunately I think I I just caught a bad batch of the asada today. The asada tacos were mostly fatty pieces too from what I have. Service was decent it was slow as I would assume for a Tuesday afternoon. I personally thought this place was ok flavor wise in general. Not somewhere I would personally recommend. But to each their own read more

Great service, they have a crew watching the restaurant to help anyone, very good mexican food. This is not easy to find in Florida. The ambiance is fun and interesting and makes you feel like you're in a fun place. Definitely recommend and my favorite is the surf and turf tacos (without the cheese cause you know me)! read more

La Nopalera - restaurant looking to the back - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

First time here and the customer service and food wowed us. Literally every entree had us going mmm. Hefty portions and very big cups. read more

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I was worried after reading some of the reviews on this restaurant. I had never eaten here before, but we were looking for somewhere different than our normal Mexican restaurant. I will say some of these critics must have gone on an off night, because everyone at our table agreed this would be our new favorite Mexican restaurant. Service was great and the food was good. We were worried about our waitress, she had a 10 topper seated right after us, but she didn't fail to keep our drinks full and chip baskets filled. She checked on us every time she walked by. We really enjoyed their tortillas, as you can watch the abuela make them by hand, and they definitely were yummy. My wife and daughter in-law split some kind of stone pot dish that could have easily fed 3. My daughter and son both had tacos and said they were delish. I also enjoyed their $10.49 pitchers of beer. Their margaritas were also good. We will definitely be back in the near future. Sometimes you just have to ignore the bad reviews. read more

Service was slow. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was disgusting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor and lights had a thick layer of dust on them.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was decent. read more

Yoooooo !!! I can't believe that I slept on this place for as long as I did. We stopped in before we went to the cigar lounge next door. We took advantage of the special of the day: A burrito, taco, rice and beans for $11 (WHAT!!!) The burrito was HUGE, the taco overflowing and the rice and beans perfect! The drinks were wonderfully strong so strong you could take then out in a take out cup. The food was so good and the service great! read more

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The sign says "authentic Mexican". I wouldn't consider it that by a long shot. That being said, the restaurant is clean, the staff are super helpful and right on top of things for service and refills. The portions are large and the price is average, but so is the food. The steak in my burrito was tough, the chicken was bland, but the shrimp was very good. Probably a good place to grab a quick lunch but I wouldn't count on it to impress a date. read more

La Nopalera - California burrito - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Very good food. Very good service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant is super cool looking.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I enjoyed it very much

I've been to La Nop more times than I can remember, I just honestly forgot to do a review and my food pictures are hidden amongst thousands. I love this place most because when you walk in you can see a woman (usually) making fresh tortillas through the glass and you can literally watch them cook if you stand there long enough. There's literally nothing to hide at this location. The interior is beautiful, clean and modern and they have outside seating on the water that is really relaxing. I always get the frozen peach and strawberry margarita and the churros. I love the carnitas tacos most the meat is plentiful and perfectly seasoned, you could literally break it down between 2/3 tortillas. The asada is great too and seasoned to perfection. In my opinion the carnitas and rice and beans is some of the best I've had in DUVAL and I judge a Mexican joint a lot based off their rice and beans and the chips and salsa. It's a trip you won't regret! The customer service is always on point, the margaritas are Strong and packed with flavor, the chips and salsa is great while you wait and you're guaranteed to have leftovers. read more

La Nopalera - Peach and Strawberry Frozen Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Probably the worst experience I ever had at a restaurant. The server had a nasty attitude like she didn't want to take our orders and acted like she didn't want to answer the questions we had. She was kind of rushing us to decide on what to order and giving us one worded responses. She seemed very annoyed and kept huffing and puffing even though we literally just sat down. My boyfriend didn't like the margita and wanted to order a different one, she stated they have a new policy where if you don't like the food/drink you still have to pay for it and cannot be replaced for another item. She took forever to come back, and was talking crap in Spanish to her coworkers. And we decided to just leave before our food came out and they were trying to make us still pay for it even though it hasn't even been made or brought out. read more

This is my first experience at La Nopalera in North Jax. I can say the location is nice and deserves a 4 star, but the food could probably be a 3. The drinks are really good though and the salsa was tasty, but my entree lacked the flavor punch I wanted. I got the carne asada tacos no cilantro. The meat could definitely have some additional seasoning, and I wish the steak was little more tender. The corn tortillas were pretty good, and I enjoyed the side of hot sauce that came with the tacos, but the meat just didn't have the flavor profile that I was looking for. I also order a quesadilla to go with chicken to try tomorrow. I'm hoping it will be tasty. I think it's fair to try a few item before you make a huge impression on a place, so fingers crossed I will enjoy the quesadilla. read more

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This is really an elevated La Nopalera, at least the ones I have visited in the past. The service staff is equal to a small army and everything was kept filled, food came out hot, The menu was EXTENSIVE, but what I thought was most interesting was they had a vegetarian section, like a full blown multi option vegetarian menu. But what about the food: Chips - plentiful, will be at your table when you sit down Salsa - slight kick, fresh, good California Burrito - Huge portion, my sons go to. He eats a ton, he never finishes this dish. Vegetarian Fajitas - enough for three people, I mean really huge, really well cooked and well seasoned. Spinach Quesadilla - okay, well made, cooked to perfection but way too salty. I like salt, but this was just too much. One of our new favorite Mexican spots. Parking is a bit tight, so you may not park right out front. But even a small walk is worth it. read more

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I love La Nopalera and I'm so happy this location is so close to home! Hubby and I have been here many times and it's always consistently delicious. No matter how busy they are, we never wait very long for a table or our food. The chips & salsa are excellent, it's hard to resist a second basket. Their tacos are the best! They served them up loaded! I usually order 3 tacos with Mexican rice & refried beans. I end up taking a taco home with me every time. The al pastor and chorizo are my favorite meats. The asada and carnitas are also up there for me. The quesadilla rellena is amazing! Get it with steak fajitas, you won't regret it. The refried beans are super flavorful as is their fluffy Mexican rice. These are must try side items! Hubby loves their enchiladas supreme which comes with 4 enchiladas containing different fillings - cheese, chicken, beef and bean. All great, my favorite the cheese. Be sure to check out their outside seating in the back. It's an awesome place to enjoy dinner on cooler nights. Great service, amazing food, unbelievable prices! Can't wait until our next visit. read more

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This is a solid spot for Mexican cuisine. There are multiple locations throughout the city, because of their consistency to serve solid Mexican cuisine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice ambiance and lively music to enhance your experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Yum! We were up by the airport and I suggested we hit up this area since there is plenty to eat. John saw Mexican and I knew- tacos it was! We sat inside, but out back is a huge patio shared by the various eateries and the bar backs up to the patio too- I'm sure evenings are fun here. Where we sat we could see part of the kitchen and I could see a cute lady making tortillas, I hope she was an abuela- because she looked like one! Service was fast and friendly and I would happily eat here again. read more

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Drinks are strong, food is yummy, and place is always popping. What else do you need? They have a nice patio area with a nice view with games for the kiddos. The lake behind it had a sea plane worth of pictures and the service is always great to include the owner always walking around ensuring you are taken care of. Defiantly my favorite La Napolera in the area! read more

La Nopalera - Strawberry Margarita, guacamole, and pollo ranchero. - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

We got to JAX, picked up our rental, and it was time for lunch. We found this place on Yelp and it sounded good. We got there and I had the special #1 (Taco and chili releno) and my wife had the special #5. Service was very friendly and the portions are large. The food was tasty and hot. Lunch for 2 with a coke and a sprite was less than $30 before tip and $35 with tip. This is a great place to grab lunch. read more

The food was Mexican, typical. Ample servings for a very reasonable price. The service was quick and friendly. Only negative: I asked to speak to a manager to pay his staff a compliment, and he could not be bothered to show up even though the place was empty. The ambiance: The place looks like at one point it was a bar....so expect rustic seating. read more

Some friends and I met at the new La Nop on Skymark and it didn't disappoint! Service was fast and friendly and there was 7 in our party. The restaurant is pretty with Latin music playing in the background, not so loud that we couldn't hear ourselves speaking We ordered from the lunch menu and were surprised at how much food we received! Everyone was happy and satisfied, most had to take food home. It was delicious! I had the lunch fajita with 3 meats, it was extremely tasty! Highly recommend and not just for taco Tuesday read more

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