Thank you Marinas Grinds for letting us dine in for my mothers birthday. Josephine was wonderful and tentative. She provided her way service and conversation. Food came out quickly and fresh. I really enjoyed the starters we ordered including the beef empanadas and the spam musubi. My family is Filipino so we ordered pancit, Lechon, and sinigang to get a taste of home, really delicious! The Hawaiian pasta salad was also a favorite of the night, it was very good and had the right amount of flavor. My husband enjoyed the marinade on the short ribs and he wanted to order a full plate of the Hawaiian pasta salad :) Great place and we will be back! read more

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Coming in the late morning to mid afternoon, you will find that the restaurant is quiet with a few families sharing a meal. The staff and owners greet you to then make sure you are taken care of. Most items on the menu ranged between $10 to $20 dollars. As of the moment, what I was truly hoping to try was outside of my price range. I ordered to go and purchased a Spam Masubi ($3.50 without tax). I will state that this appetizer may not be the best representative of this restaurant's cuisine. I would personally rate it 5.8/10 and would truly hope to try something different. I also believe the cost to meal gained ratio left me feeling this was a bit overpriced. Nevertheless, I want to return to try a different menu item as others have stated the food was enjoyable. read more

Service is sooo friendly and the food is pretty good too! Some highlights for me were the Hawaiian style BBQ short ribs, the fiesta rice, and of course the lumpia. Everything was super flavorful! The spam musubi was okay, the rice was kind of dry and falling apart, and I wish they seasoned it rather than just having sauce poured on it after. And the dragonfruit lemonade was kind of watery. read more

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When I'm in Florida, I always end up craving Hawaiian food. Maybe it's the proximity to sand and water, or maybe it's just that coastal areas do Hawaiian cuisine better than anything I can get back home in the mid‑Atlantic. As soon as I walked in and heard the soft reggae music paired with the tropical décor, I knew I'd found the right spot. I quickly learned that Marianas Grinds is more than just Hawaiian--there's a full lineup of Asian dishes, including Filipino classics. I didn't come for lechon, but I won't pretend I wasn't tempted to abandon my original mission. I stayed focused and went with the Hawaiian BBQ, choosing the BBQ Chicken plate. The chicken thighs were impressively crispy, pretty sure they were double‑fried; if so, hats off to the kitchen. The mac salad used chopped pasta, something I'd never seen before, and I loved the twist. The food was tasty, the service was friendly, and the vibes were exactly what you want from a local fusion joint. read more

The number of times I've ordered from here is crazy, but it's SO GOOD! I've eaten in person maybe 2-3 times, but it's just as good when ordering delivery. My go-tos are the beef lumpia, loco moco, and island-style short ribs. Everything is delicious, and it is one of my favorite places to eat. Everyone needs to try here! read more

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Had to come by and support our local business. Very family oriented and welcoming! The loco moco is flavourful. Chamorro empanada has some spice kick to it. The chicken lumpia also has veggies in it and has a lot of flavour. Plenty of parking, it's in a plaza read more

Came here a while ago and have been meaning to go back!!! Food was so good and reminds me of homeprice was worth it for the amount of food and quality. Service was quick and attentive! Environment was comforting which is all u can really ask for when enjoying good food. NEED to come back!! read more

Mariana's Grinds entire menu looks DELICIOUS. My go-to is the BBQ platter and it never disappoints. The short rib is so tasty and the sides of kimchi and Mac n cheese are perfect. The beef lumpia was also a good choice for an appetizer. The service is pretty quick and the serving sizes are plentiful. It's a brightly lit restaurant and the staff is very friendly. Will come here again!! read more

Marianas Grinds - Bbq platter - Hawaiian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Service absolutely wonderful. Very disappointed I spent $20 for a Diet Pepsi, this siopao in the photo, and a spam masubi that didn't have seasoned rice or spam. It was a very thin sliver and disappointing to say the least. I was excited that the siopao looked good until I opened these to find nothing. It feels like I got jipped. I won't be back if this what I'm paying for. Again- service above normal and no issues. Not happy with the two items I rcvd since I don't eat out often. read more

Marianas Grinds - Siopao with no fillings... - Hawaiian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Marianas Grinds offers an amazing culinary experience with a unique food, Hawaiian and guam, that stands out. I had the Liempo - Pork Belly Slice Plate, and it was absolutely amazing--full of rich flavor and perfectly cooked. The place has a welcoming atmosphere, and the people working there are friendly. I will definitely go back to try more from their menu. read more

Amazing vibes, amazing food, amazing service! We got our food hot and ready in less than 10 minutes! If only I lived closer, I'd come here everyday! read more

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Food is great! They host a lot of events so check before heading there if it's opened for general dining! Food is authentic!

Authentic Chamorro and Hawaiian food, prepared by the best family in town. Except a home cozy atmosphere and leave feeling full from a delicious meal! Service is great and the owners and family are welcoming, they remember our favorite meals every time we come in, they treat everyone as family. Everything is delicious and made with love. Smothered fried chicken, chicken keluguan, loco moco are a few of our favorites. Sooo delicious. read more

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The food was soooo good! I highly recommend! Actually I want to go grab some food now

First time here and all I can say coming from Cali this place is stingy when it comes to plating cause restaurants in Cali for taking out would be full and can barely close the lid I come here and I feel like I'm eating a snack . The adobo was watery and the rice was bland and very little The kimchi has a different taste it just wasn't my fav. Probably never going back I'm hoping theres more Filipino and Hawaiian places better than this place in Jax read more

I know I can't believe it took me this long to finally get to Marianas Grinds but hey better late then never right? Came in on a Saturday for a late lunch around 1:30PM and had no problem getting a table. We were seated given menus as will as specialty menus and already I'm overwhelmed. They had so many options and it all sounded so good so of course I had my work cut out for me. All the apps sounded amazing so we had to ask for recommendations and they were very helpful. We went with the BBQ Pork Sticks, Spam Musubi, and the Veggie Lumpia (which you get 2 of when you check in). I will say all were great but my favorite was the BBQ Pork Stick. The Pork was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside and the sauce was great too. I was having such a hard time trying to figure out what to get for my entrée but I had to got with the Loco Moco since I can't get anything like this anywhere else and I know they are doing this right plus you can't beat it at $9.99. Our food came out in about 10 minutes and it was great. Egg perfectly cooked, the beef juicy with a crispy sear, and that gravy... I was so flavorful. Truly one of the most flavorful gravy's I have ever had. This dish is also huge so bring you appetite. I know it took so long to finally come here but I can't wait to come back and I will have to since there is still so much I want to try. Plus you can't beat the amazing family and staff working here who was so helpful to us first timers. Also again, prices are amazing here and you will not leave hungry. Can't say that much anymore... read more

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Ma and Pa shop Island style! I love it! This is the first restaurant that made me feel like I was back in Guam again! It's decor, the various meals it offers - Marianas Grinds is the real deal and deserves every bit of its high ranting on Yelp. First off, all the staff members here are highly courteous and friendly. They'll take questions, and frequently check up on how you're doing. I sensed on my visit that many of the customers were regulars here as they were almost all called by name. Sign of a great reputation in the area Marianas Grinds enjoys! They mainly offer Hawaiian, Filipino, and Chamorro (Guamanian) cuisine styles - from what I ate, they do it very well. I had the chicken ginasan plate, which came with eggplant, bok choy, and onions - you gotta try this! It was all prepped perfectly, and the red rice and macaroni salad capped off a super Marianas cuisine experience! We also had pork adobo - I felt it was better here than most Island restaurants I've eaten in. But my favorite surprise on this day were the empanadas. The deep fried casing included beef and mixed vegetables (mainly corn and peas). These were delicious! I know I'll order these every time I visit Marians Grinds! Stop by and visit if you like Island-style meals! Or if you want to try something new and different. This is one shop that really gives you that Island feel and will have you coming back for more! Recommend: VERY HIGH read more

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Came across this spot a month or so ago, and finally tried it out. Moved here from the west coast and haven't had island food in a while. I was very impressed their service food was great. The empanadas and chicken kelaguen is what I ordered, it didn't disappoint. Definitely will be back. read more

We found this place just by driving by. We were intrigued because of the food that it offered- Philippino/Hawaiian. We ordered the Ramen with chicken katsu with a side of white rice, fried pork chop dish, and loco moco along with some appetizers. Everything was delicious! Even our picky eater girls ate it all up. The service was fast and super friendly. She took the time to learn our names and have a nice conversation with us. It was very family friendly where we didn't have to feel like the kids couldn't be themselves. Great place overall! Glad we found them and will return when we are back in the area. Thank you so much! read more

Marianas Grinds - Loco Moco - Hawaiian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

One of my fav places in Jax. Haven't been here in a while. Still quite good and delicious. Staff is very friendly. The restaurant is on the small side, and that is great. read more

Marianas Grinds - Longanisa - Hawaiian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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They catered a small good for me. The food was perfect. I was treated like family and great customer service. The service was right on point. This is a definite must!! Check the hrs before going. read more

Delish cuisine from the Islands. Philippine,Hawaiian and Guamanian mix. Located in the same plaza as Winn dixie on Beach blvd. they have some of their picture menu items on display. When you walk in you get this cute and casual vibe and you get greeted by a very hospitable staff. Seems as the family were all there working together. Service was prompt and they explained the menu as some stuff I wasn't familiar with. It's a mixture of Hawaiian, Filipino and Guamanian food. Nonetheless it was delicious. We started of with the spam musubi which definitely is big in Hawaii where spam is wrapped up like sushi. Then we got Locomoco beef patty on rice with fried egg and gravy. It was definitely delicious. Shrimp patty and chicken corn soup which was delicious. Portion size very good. Creamy and satisfying. First time I've tried food mixtures presented like this, Rice gravy egg and beef patty all together. Such a great combo! Definitely going back read more

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I almost hate to review this place and say how good it is, because I want to keep it for myself. But MAN, everything we had was delicious. I wish I had taken a picture of the food but when I do that my husband makes fun of me. I will next time My son had a kalua pork taco. I took a bite, and wish I hadn't because I've probably ruined tacos from everywhere else forever. Best taco, hands down. If you want a fresh, crisp tortilla and FLAVORFUL, TENDER PORK - THIS IS THE PLACE. The beef lumpia - superb. No oily taste. Crisp. Tender filling. So good. The beef short rib, excellent. Not too sweet, perfectly balanced. The macaroni salad, best I've ever had. We bought an extra to take home. The fried chicken, fresh, crisp, not heavily breaded. Flavorful. The kimchi, not exceedingly spicy - wonderful garlic flavor. Dipped the chicken into the juice. The fiesta rice, perfect. My husband's pork chop, tender, flavorful, he ate every bite. The service was also excellent. Wonderful place. We'll be back. read more

Marianas Grinds - Hawaiian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Delicious food and great service! The short ribs plate with fiesta rice, fried chicken, Mac salad and kimchee was amazing.

As I've explored the Jacksonville area in my quest for amazing food, I still have managed to miss this place time after time. However, today would be the moment I finally give this Hawaiian/Filipino spot a shot! Going in, there was a decent amount of seating, and it looked like lunch rush was calming down. For lunch, my friend and I ordered: 1x beef lumpia, 1x moco Loco plate, and 1x grilled bbq chicken plate. Moving on with my review; for the most part, everything was great! For starters, the moco Loco had a nice tender beef patty, rice was fluffy, and the egg was runny. Moreover, the gravy was pretty basic and light, BUT with the addition of their chili citrus soy sauce (ASK FOR THIS ON THE SIDE), it really boosted the savoryness of the meal making it super comforting! As for the bbq chicken, this was a nice sized chicken thigh that came grilled with a sweet teriyaki sauce. The piece was tender, and once more, the special soy sauce improved the flavor here again. The Fiesta rice was fluffy, too, and we liked the creamy macaroni (it didn't taste like just mayo coated noodles). The one critique we had was that the beef lumpia we ordered had no trace of meat inside and honestly tasted like a regular spring roll, which is a tad disappointing. Despite this, the service was EXTREMELY ATTENTIVE & FRIENDLY! I spoke to the owners after our meal, and I enjoyed learning more about the restaurants origin story/ culture around the cusuine. Overall, the food was very tasty, and I'd be inclined to come here again! Final rating 4.5/5. read more

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First time having Filipino food in forever and this wonderful place did not disappoint! The service was phenomenal, super kind and fast, and the food itself was amazing, I had the bbq chicken sticks plate with garlic fried rice and it was absolutely delicious. read more

I lived in Hawaii for a few years and was craving a bbq plate lunch so I checked this place out. I got the plate with short ribs, fried chicken and Mac salad and was impressed with the flavor. Craving satisfied! Not to mention the place is owned by the nicest family. I received the best customer service and felt like I was treated as if they knew me personally. While I was there I saw their sign for catering, and inquired about it for a birthday party I was planning. They had an amazing selection of foods to choose from and at an affordable price point. We chose the fiesta pack plus pancit and everyone at the party raved about how delicious it was. We will keep them in mind for upcoming events (and cravings.) read more

Comfy family owned business nestled in a plaza off of Saint John's and beach. The inside is cozy , with tv's to view the games. Had the Island style beef short ribs. The short ribs were tender and tasty . Not sure what type of rice but it was delicious. The service was fantastic. The owner, his daughter and wife came out to greet our table. I love this cozy spot with delicious food. Will be back. read more

Marianas Grinds - Island style beef short ribs. - Hawaiian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Food was great and the service was as well. Ran out of ox tail which why we came but just means we gotta come back again with no regret. Spammmmmm read more

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Loved the home style cooking, the ambience and the service. Highly recommend. Our food was great. This was my second time here. And had to bring my wife on this trip. Everything we had was good. Hardest part was deciding what we would eat. Loved my rice. And the pork belly my wife had was nice and crispy. read more

Marianas Grinds - Adobo - Hawaiian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Came in to order for takeaway. I reviewed this place over five years ago and their food was good. Tonight I ordered 2 kinds of Lumpia( chicken and veggie) the other one, kalua pork. Both were good, I mean who can screw up fried rolls. On the other hand, Lechon Belly ( overcooked), short ribs (covered with sauce and teriyaki chicken( just did not taste right, all of it missed the mark. The red rice was dry and macaroni salad was tasteless. I am being honest with my experience. What happened to you Marianas Grind? I had to toss everything after a few bites. What a waste and disappointment! No wonder not a single soul was eating at the restaurant when I was there waiting for my food being prepared. read more

I had the most amazing time! The food was amazing and my sever was the nicest person I have ever interacted with! The food came so fast in like 2 minutes! The whole experience was amazing! It was one of the best restaurants I had ever been to! Check out this place and their bakery shop! Deff check out you will love it !! read more

The owners are so incredibly nice and talked us through the whole menu. Plus if you check into Yelp when you get there, you get a free order of Veggie Lumpia! The Spam Musubi and Teriyaki Chicken are MUSTS! read more

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Customer service was great and so were the food (lumpias). I would like to visit again to check out other menu items.

I have been to Marianas Grinds 5 Times now. Each time I am greeted warmly by the family that runs the place. Each time my meal is better than the previous. read more

Finally got a chance to try this place out with a friend! We were here on 3/5/22 and I forgot to check in, but I was here. We were seated near the window against the wall. Cool thing they had a poster stand with some of the chef's specialities and all looked really good. Took us a while to figure out what to get because there was so much good choices to pick. I got the following: *Lumpia - 3 pieces made with beef and veggies, very delicious *Empanada (traditional) - 2 pieces filled with Chamorro red rice, good *Hawaiian Mac Salad - small and tastes really good *Kalua Pork Tacos w/fries - oh so good!! *Chamorro Fried Chicken with Mac and Chamorro red rice, very good as well Overall, the service was great although she forgot my to-go drink which was fine. The food was amazing and definitely recommend the Kalua Pork Tacos! I was hoping the Chamorro Fried Chicken would give me a wow factor, but it seems like how I fry my chicken at home lol. read more

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Great food !! They must try if you like Filipino Hawaiian food!!nice friendly staff, very clean read more

Marianas Grinds - Hawaiian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Hubby and I had been wanting to try Mariana's Grinds for a long time and we finally made it! We headed in on a Saturday around midday. They were already fairly busy but we were greeted and taken to a table super quick. Their menu was extensive so we needed several minutes to figure out what to order. We started with an order of beef lumpia and spam musubi. I ordered estafao-adobo pork with fiesta rice & Hawaiian mac salad. Hubby went with the teriyaki chicken and the same sides as me. The beef lumpia were delicious! These are tough to beat. It was our first time trying spam musubi and it was interesting. I thought it was tasty but I probably wouldn't get it again. The pork in the estafao-adobo wasn't the most tender but the flavor was on point. I would like to try this dish with chicken. I really enjoyed the adobo sauce on the fiesta rice. I liked the teriyaki chicken a lot. The Hawaiian mac salad was amazing! It may have been the highlight of the meal for me. Overall, nice lunch place. The service and ambiance really made us feel like we were transported to Hawaii! We will definitely be back to try more of their delicious food! read more

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Decent tasting delicious food.. good fast service and taste and quality of food for the price you pay.

We were looking for some authentic Filipino food while on vacation in Jacksonville and we are thrilled Yelp led us to Marianas Grinds! The food was very good and full of flavor. Our kids especially liked the garlic fried rice. The pork belly was cooked perfectly and the chicken adobo was authentic and cooked to perfection. The service good and the staff friendly. If I have to find something to critique it would be the pancit. It had good flavor, but was about 95% cabbage and not very much noodle. ' I If you are looking for authentic Filipino food, this is the spot! read more

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