I have had delivery or take out from Taste of India on several occasions over the last few years…read more They are my favorite Indian restaurant in metro Jacksonville, but still just very good not great. Pros: -consistently get food I expect -naan and other breads are done well -gobi Manchurian is fantastic -meat typically not overcooked, which I find is a common issue with any stewed dish Cons: -expensive (though to be fair, who isn't overpriced these days?) -some bland dishes (korma and maybe one other I have tried but can't remember what dish) -charge for chutneys -no cold onion chutney For the last two things, it is commonplace in the northeast for Indian restaurants to include at least 3 chutneys - tamarind, mint and onion. It's a bit dark inside with more traditional Indian vibes. I'm sure dining in is fine, they are typically cordial and accommodating when I pickup my food.

So glad an Indian restaurant opened up near me as I love Indian food but I don't love driving. We…read moredecided on a whim to check out Taste of India and I am glad we did. The restaurant, service and drinks are nothing special but the food is top tier! They bring everything out as it is ready which means you are constantly getting fresh dishes and I love that. Now I have never been to India before but I think this food is pretty authentic. There was tons of flavor packed in every bite.

We love this place and although we live three hours away, we try to get here as often as we can…read more The food is consistently excellent and the employees are always helpful when I'm trying to decide what to choose! I think we've tasted every courier at this point and everyone has been wonderful. The place is clean, quiet, and friendly! I love the art on the walls! We love this place.

What a pleasant experience to be here. The staff are super friendly and helpful in choosing your…read moredish. The service is fast as well even as they custom order your dish. I got a paneer salad bowl w garlic naan. The portions are generous and the flavors and spices are a feast for the tastebuds. What a pleasant surprise to find in commercial St. John's.

Excellent, excellent, excellent!!! Almost didn't go in (looked quiet and uninviting) glad I did…read more Delicious!

So glad I stumbled across this place. By far the best…read moreIndian food in the jax area Worth the ride to get to it. Great service Started off with a vegetarian appetizer. I had the chicken kebab and anna had the butter chicken. Dont forget the nan bread. We got the garlic nan. Definitely we'll be back.

Girls night out and had a wonderful dinner at Mesa! This…read moreplace is truly all the rave and the flavors and plates speak for themselves! I also want to shout out that this a woman owned business and the chef herself came out to introduce herself and talk to us about the food, concept and all. So sweet! What to order? Well you're just going to need to be willing to try something! We ordered all the things and it was fun to try the various concept. They change their menu regularly so don't get stuck to old photos but go with an open mind! For my main I had the shrimp and grits take which was comforting and delicious on the cold evening we were having. Overall our time a great and I'm thankful we have wonderful spot such as mesa in our neighborhood!

Mesa's spin on South Indian cuisine is definitely worth checking out if you live in the area…read more We ordered the uttapam, lamb burger, and lamb chops. The uttapam, a pancake with onion and herbs, was my favorite dish - absolutely delicious. The lamb was really well cooked and not too heavy on the spices. The bite of my wife's burger was excellent: juicy, flavorful, and really great bread. The fries with the burger were a little too heavily seasoned for me, but someone who really loves Indian spices might not feel the same way. Drinks were excellent. Service was very attentive and friendly. Ambience is pleasant, although a little drab. Cost is pricey, but reasonable for what you are getting.

This gourmet Indian spot is such a great. The owners are incredibly welcoming and kind, and you can…read moretruly feel the care they put into every detail. The food is made to order, and they even bring out a small sample first to make sure the spice level is just right, which felt thoughtful and very personal. The location is fantastic right across from the castle in the heart of Old St. Augustine. Before sitting down to eat, we walked around and checked out the Southern Lights Candle Shop nearby and picked up a few things. It's a very nice shop and highly recommended if you're in the area. We had the butter chicken, spinach chicken, and lamb with rice and naan (bread), and everything was absolutely delicious. The setting is a super cute outdoor garden with a relaxed, cozy vibe. They have fans for warmer days and heat lamps when it's cooler, making it comfortable year-round. The drink selection is solid as well. I had two Indian Rupee beers the IPA and the lager and both tasted amazing. The lager was my favorite, but I'd definitely recommend trying both. My wife really enjoyed the wine and sangria; the red sangria was her favorite, though all three were excellent. Great food, warm hospitality, an awesome atmosphere, and a prime location in Old St. Augustine definitely a place worth checking out.

This gourmet Indian spot is such a gem. The owners are incredibly welcoming and kind, and you can…read morefeel the care they put into every detail. The food is made to order, and they even bring out a small sample first to make sure the spice level is just right, which felt thoughtful and personal. We had the butter chicken, a spinach chicken, and lamb with rice and naan (bread),.. all delicious. The setting is a very cute outdoor garden with a relaxed, cozy vibe. They have fans for warm days and heat lamps when it's cool, so it's comfortable year-round. Drinks are solid too: wine, beer, and sangria are available, and all three sangrias were delicious. The red was my favorite, with the white (moscato blend) coming in a close second. My husband tried an Indian beer and really enjoyed it. Great food, warm hospitality, and a great vibe in the heart of Old St. Augustine. Definitely a place worth checking out.

My first time trying this place and so happy I did…read more I ordered Chicken Tikka Masala to go and was impressed by how friendly the staff was. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. I got my piping hot food home and was knocked out by how great it smelled. Rich color, nice flavor and a solid portion. The chicken was still moist and juicy, the sauce was very rich and flavorful. I ordered medium heat, but there was zero spice. Not a bad thing, I still enjoyed it. Rice was included, which is a plus. There was enough food here for two big, full bowls. I'll definitely eat here again.

We tried this place for dinner. We were seated right away. It's a small place and ambiance could be…read morebetter. We tried their samosa chaat and chilli chicken for appetizers. I didn't care for the chaat but chilli chicken was good. It was a bit more spicy than usual so keep that in mind if you don't eat spicy. Then we ordered their daal makhani, spice special chicken curry, Bhindi masala and chicken Manchurian. Bhindi wasn't very fresh. It was hard to chew at times. Daal makhani was super spicy. Indian spicy at level 7 was a bit too spicy. I only liked their spice special chicken curry the most. Then for dessert, we got the Gulab Jamun and ras malai. Overall I have had better India food. This place was good but not the best. Food photos are below.

Although the night was extremely cold, the hospitality and warmth from the staff was much needed! I…read morewas visiting Florida for work purposes. Since I didn't have any friends in Jacksonville, I leaned on yelp for everything from getting my nails done to of course eating some good food. I passed this place several times while leaving the St. John's town center. Because of their hours of operation and my schedule, I was not able to make it there for their lunch buffet. Since I was by myself, I opted to sit at the bar. Let me say, the place was absolutely spotless! And I loved the decor! Everyone from the hostess, to the runners, to the bartenders were all very friendly. For the price of what I paid for wine, I definitely had a slight buzz from the amount that was given! I opted to order the tandoori chicken with rice with a side of naan. The non-laced a little bit of salt, but I see that this is a trend in the Jacksonville area. But no worries, it was still fresh and did it job. The chicken was nice and tender, and I left feeling full. Reheated my chicken and rice two days later, and the quality and taste was still there! I highly recommend this place for the amazing customer service and the quality of food.

I love Indian food, and went with a friend for the buffet. It was plentiful, and you certainly…read morewon't go away hungry. I was a bit disappointed in the selections, as so many tasted the same. The goat curry - which I love - was all bones, I went 3 times to try to find meat, and it was just all bones, but it did have a lovely flavor. I found the Naan not to be at all soft and chewy, but rather hard and tasteless. Maybe I hit the end of the batch? The interior is lovely. Very calming and pleasant. I do think they could do without the big screen TV. Sometimes it's just nice to sit and not have that playing in the background. Service was a bit off and on. I had asked for ice, several times, before receiving it. As most people get the buffet I guess they figure you're on your own. My table mate did not get the buffet, and had a hard time even placing her order as they just don't return to the tables. I would go back, but probably for something off the menu, not the buffet.