First have to start with the service we received from Esmeralda!!!! She was so wonderful - customer centered and such a delightful smile - her actions demonstrate she loves working with people and her job! Now, on to the all-you-can eat Taco Sunday! First, I have to say they do not let me repeat this do not skimp on the ingredients! They are overflowing with chicken beef, cheese, tomato! Both the chicken and the beef have strong flavor, which is great and the salsa homemade was out of this world. In fact, this is the best salsa I have ever had! They truly do quality tacos! You walk in to a large open area, the restaurant was clean and loved the lime green walls! Overall, it was very welcoming you had two people greeting you with big smiles, and they treated you as if you were family. read more

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Live local to this place, thought we'd give it a try. Went in, last night, March 22, 2026, was asked as soon as i walked in oif they could help me, so thats good. I let the young man know id never been there before, please let me see the menu for take out, as i was taking a meal for 6 to go. I then asked, i dont see buritto bowls, i was told we dont make them. I let the guy know that neither my wife nor i want the tortilla, just the contents served to go. Again i was told they wont do that. I asked what they serve the salads in, that would be fine to serve the dinner in, was told again, "no. No special orders". I asked "are you seriously going to let a hundred dollar order walk out the door on a sunday night?" The answer was "yes" I walked out, and will never consider trying this place ever again read more

I love this place! Great hang out spot to sit and enjoy great food, drinks, and the atmosphere. Staff is friendly, attentive and very accommodating. The evening I went, they had some delicious all you can eat tacos with the accompanying rice and beans for only $12.50. As an aside, there's plenty of parking in the back if you are not able to park in the front. Ambiance is on point, and as an added plus, a live band was playing. They've been in existence for over 20+ years so they must be doing something right! read more

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Food was great! Chips are made to perfection. Queso dip was bomb as always and the margaritas are VERY worth it. Will definitely come back!

Great food! Great service! The place is clean and it's Mexican food. The desserts not the best but overall you won't be disappointed. read more

Ole Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Quality and portions of the food has decreased so much over the years. This used to be my favorite mexican restaurant in Jax and now its just a waste of money to me. Ordered the Arroz Con Pollo for $15.50 and literally got the smallest serving of food. I genuinely don't know why they have decided to be so stingy in the last year or two but this was my final straw with this restaurant. Not to mention the chicken was hardly seasoned, its nothing like I remembered. read more

Ole Mexican Restaurant - Arroz Con Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I guess my review was so long ago, I don't see it anymore. I love this place. I usually come on Wednesday night for the El Pancho menu AYCE FOR $10.99! It starts at 5pm and you have to ask for the special menu. Margarita's-perfect! My favorite is strawberry and mango frozen one. Favorite Waiters: Nadia and Augustine. Bit are good. read more

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Not what it use to be years ago. When I was younger I would come often with my mom and dad. Quality has gone down tremendously.

1st time here. Margs are SO good and the Nachos are FIREEEE . They have a good specials everyday of the week. The place is very clean including the bathrooms and I love the decorations and ambiance. It's quite and cute. We will def be coming back read more

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Absolutely, hands down, the best in Jax! The food is delicious and the service is excellent. We can't wait to come back!

9/24/2025. The rice, beans and chips were good. The Chicken Mole had good flavor, but the chicken was overcooked and completely dried out. The Texans Fajitas was severely overcooked leaving the chicken, beef and shrimp completely dry and tough. Additionally, the amount of food in the Fajitas dish for $22 was a complete rip off. read more

I've tried this restaurant a few times thinking maybe I caught them on a bad day but no. It's not for me. The service is ok and the food is decent if your looking for a cheap meal. read more

I cant count how many times I've drove by this restaurant and wanted to stop, but didn't. Well today was different and I decided stop in. First, the entrance to the restaurant is located on the right side of the building, which can be a little confusing, but nothing major. Once I entered the restaurant, I was greeted by the waiter and led to my table. As soon as I was seated, I was given chips and salsa that was really good. I originally ordered the "favorite combo" lunch special for $8.99, which included an enchilada, chapula, burrito and a taco. However I don't eat pork and couldn't eat the refried beans on the chapula and burrito. This was totally my fault, as apparently I didn't ask nor fully read the menu before ordering. After noticing my mistake, I ordered more crunchy tacos (See picture) and these definitely weren't your average taco bell tacos. In total, I had 4 tacos and honestly I wanted to order more lol. Lastly, I would also like to mention that they have a buffet on wednesdays for $10.99. They also have specials for every day of the week (see picture). read more

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We've been here a few times over the last few years. Our most recent trip we went for lunch over Christmas break. We were seated immediately which was a plus. The margaritas weren't very strong and tasted a lot like mixer, which is why I'm taking a star. They didn't use to be that way. Service was ok, not great, but not bad either. Lunch prices were great! Food was yummy! Would be back for lunch! read more

Ole Mexican Restaurant - Lunch chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I was told to try Ole because they have a margarita that "only takes one" to make your evening. Haha. So yeah, I needed to try em out. The presentation was impressive but I will say since there is so much ice in it, I probably would just get the full size glass instead because the grande glass waters down pretty quick. But yeah, the food is alright. Not my first pick but definitely somewhere I will go again. I appreciate that it wasn't very greasy. Prices are decent. I'd like the guac a little chunkier. read more

Ole Mexican Restaurant - mega margarita glass - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I haven't been to Ole' Mexican Restaurant since my children were younger; my husband worked nearby and we ate here often. So when a friend suggested it for lunch, I jumped at the chance to go. It has changed a bit, but for the better. It is a lot brighter inside and cleaner looking, but the parking lot is still very cramped and hard to navigate around giant vanity vehicles who park badly. LOL We arrived just as they opened but they already had people seated and taking orders. The waiter was pleasant but a bit harried. The complimentary chips and salsa were nice but the salsa was quite bland. My friend asked if they had a hotter one and we were given a bowl of chipotle sauce full of seeds. Odd. I ordered the Echiladas Especial (chicken) and they were very good. The chicken, all white meat, was shredded and tender with a good seasoning. The little salad with guacamole was very fresh. It wasn't a lot of food, but it was just the right amount for me. My friend ordered the half portion of Nachos Rancheros and they accommodated her request to have fajita steak (upcharge) instead of the ground beef or chicken. They also swapped the pickled jalapeños for fresh. Her plate didn't photograph well, but she was very pleased with what she received. All in all, it was a very pleasant lunch and I would definitely come back here again if I'm in this neighborhood. They have a lot of themed days with sales on different dishes that seem fun to try out. read more

Ole Mexican Restaurant - Enchiladas Especial - chicken - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Strong margaritas and the BEST beef quesadillas in jacksonville! Servers are all very kind and the ambiance reminds me of the classic Mexican spots of my childhood. Very authentic. read more

Let me start off by saying OK yes it was Wednesday and yes, the main reason why we went here was all you can eat. We are a family that likes cold beer and cheese dip. The main reason why we picked all you can eat was that you can try different things, you don't just have to eat tacos. I have to say overall it's pretty average Mexican food or as we call it American Mexican. Cheese dip was very good and the beer was cold. The waitress was very attentive. On average when I score a place it would've been a little bit lower but we let them know when we arrive. That we only had an hour because we were going to a comedy show, they understood and took care of us so we can make it on time.Now that being said, very good place to go get chips , salsa,cheese dip and a few tacos .Now if you're expecting a certain type of a taco or certain type of chimichanga, you may wanna go elsewhere. read more

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Hubby and I got to go food from here, it was absolutely delicious, ready in 15 minutes, and very generously portioned. Highly recommend!

We were next door getting a tuneup on our car and decided to spend our time intelligently. My wife had seen a sign for margaritas and invited me for a happy hour. We came in around 5pm and we were pleasently surprised at the nice happy hour menu. The margaritas were $3.50 each and they were strong. They also had $1 tacos. We ordered a few tacos and some margaritas for a nice snack. The server also brought us complimentary chips and salsa. Both the chips and salsa were good too. I like this place. The service is solid too. We had this nice man as our server and he was quick. The place began to fill up quickly after we sat down. We will be back for sure. read more

Ole Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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We started eating there when they first open almost 10 years ago and were impressed by the authentic Mexican food. We moved away from Jacksonville for 8 years and just recently just moved home. We started eating at Ole again and I can say they have not missed a beat. they have hands down the best Mexican food in all of Jacksonville. There are a lot of other places that are nicer on the outside and and fancier, but if you are looking for real authentic, fresh, homemade Mexican food, Ole is the the best!!! read more

If you're in The Jacksonville Florida area I recommend you trying Ole Mexican Restaurant. The unique flavor the food has inspired me to leave this review. The service was second to none and the restaurant's atmosphere was very appealing. Being from Texas I can see that the owner has taken time to capture the taste of Mexican cuisine. So when you're traveling and you find yourself in the Jacksonville area I think you should give Ole Mexican Restaurant a try! read more

service absolutely sucks, they're old, incompetent and slow and the food is mid they will give you food that you didn't order just so you'll have to pay extra for it. if you speak up and they know they're wrong they will hold it against you every time you come back. they will let your food sit out for 20 minutes on purpose then bring u a cold plate. it's not authentic Mexican food! very negative energy but I've had better mexican food from 904 tacos!! :) - Kourtney read more

This is an old favorite of mine. I have never ordered anything I didn't enjoy here and the servers are always amazing. My only complaint would be that they don't allow dogs on the patio! Tonight I had the cheese dip for an appetizer, and it is always tasty and thick. Love it. Followed by the Flautas, chicken and beef combo! Very tasty and crispy. They are always quick to bring more chips and salsa. The margaritas are amazing but be careful, they sneak up on you! Two small ones is all I can handle. All together, a community favorite! I highly recommend! read more

Good food, I guess but they definitely have competition here. We order frequently and I think they are fairly priced. They are in our neighborhood restaurant rotation and will continue to be but I have been disappointed in their chile relenos. No meat but flavor and family likes the tacos but the a quesadillas seem to have too much cheese and there really stingy with their salsa! read more

This will be my fourth time coming here. I told myself next time I come it will be on a Wednesday so try the Buffet to see what all the hype is about. Definitely worth it. As you can see in the picture we started destroying our food once we got it until I remembered I gotta take some quick pictures which I guess shows how much we really liked the food since that was only 3 minutes into eating. The waiter was serving all 7 tables by hisself so he respectfully asked us to order everything we want in just one request. So we did which they brought out alot of plates and we looked like maniacs shoving all this food down a throat hoping one plate to another. We enjoyed our time here and recommend the buffet but remember if you do get a buffet order what you can eat so you're not wasting food. This is a respectful family joint we made sure our plates were clean before we left. read more

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Been coming here for 20+ years. Food is top notch. Service is great and establishment is always clean and in order

Not the best Mexican restaurant for me. My impression at first was, "This place looks pretty good from the outside" but it was just simple inside and the service was very slow. Our server was not very friendly. We went during off peak hours between 3 to 4pm and there was not a lot of customers but still it took about 20 mins for them to get our food and drinks order. The same thing happened when we were getting our check and we had to wait for our server for another 20 mins. The food was okay, I tried the California Steak Burrito. It just tasted like any other regular burrito. Nothing special stood out about it. But I would give this place another chance since I've only been once and I've only tried one meal. However, I wasn't impressed but hopefully that changes on another visit. read more

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Looking for tasty affordable Mex and Tex Mex, look no further. I tend to go on Thursdays where, yes, they have $1 crispy tacos. I have also enjoyed their Chicken Mole, Chile Relleno, Flautas (they are fat and full) Chile Con Carne. I bet that con carne is good over a burrito or even the relleno. The chips are endless and the house salsa is very tasty. The drinks are generous with a fair pour. The location is not the best but for tasty and affordable Mexican food it's worth the minor traffic issues. read more

Stop in for quick bite before going to class; restaurant looks amazing, the Rice & Chicken was really good. Couldn't finish my plate so I packed my leftovers for lunch! read more

Ole Mexican Restaurant - Arroz con Pollo & queso - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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On a trip to Coliseum of Comics in Jacksonville. Dinner on a Tuesday. So went looking for possible taco Tuesday places and found Ole. It was a very pleasant experience. The place was about 75% full. Food service was very good. I had a quesadilla with shrimp. Added green peppers and onion. It was just right. Husband had the eggs enchiladas. Spicy good for him. All in all, very nice place. read more

This is an average Mexican restaurant. The food here is pretty much same as other Mexican restaurants.

I love Ole's because the food comes out quick and it's surprisingly delicious. They also have decent customer service and stiff margaritas. I've had everything from their fajitas, nachos, to the tomales, enchiladas, chile rellano, wings and my absolute favorite... The carnitas!!! Their pork is fall apart tender and has a better taste than other Mexican restaurants that I've tried. Their location is convenient sitting right on Atlantic Blvd with parking in the front and rear. No matter the time of day that I've came here they're consistently good, and I love consistency. If you're in the Arlington area and you're looking for stiff drinks, flavorful food and a relaxing dining experience than Ole's is the place to be. They also have karaoke here some nights, I've came a few times when I was feeling social but it's not my thing all the time. Happy Yelping... read more

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Ole is a family favorite in our household! We've been coming here for 10 years now and love everything on the menu. The staff is always so friendly and attentive. The focus on health and safety is top notch, with precautions taken by staff, and I even noticed that they changed their menu to ones with antimicrobial covers (it said so on the bottom of the menu) to help stop the spread of germs and bacteria. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough! Ps, order the queso, it's primo! read more

It has been ages since I've been to Ole. The place was busy as heck but seated right away. Started off with a negra modelo. Not many places have that for a beer. I wish I would have gotten the waitress ' name. She was very good and even though it was busy we didn't have to wait for thing. A very nice person with an electric smile. I had the combo platter with a chicken enchilada and soft shelled taco. Ordered another taco to go along with it, beef one. This order also came with rice and beans. Very good, big portions and I'm stuffed. Goldie got a another combo with a tostada and quesadilla. She had to take part of it home. Ernie got a burrito and this burrito is HUGE. He ate half and the rest was for lunch tomorrow. Good service and food even with it being busy. Look for Ole. Can't go wrong for good Mexican food. read more

Great service. Absolutely love this restaurant. Real authentic Mexican food. Have been going here for years. Is the only place that I've found that compares to the food you'd get being in Mexico at a restaurant. Will continue to frequent here till the end of time. Highly recommend. read more

I haven't been to Ole since 2006. It's every bit as good as I remember. I stopped in for lunch today to satisfy my Mexican craving. They have a nice bar and the restaurant is very clean. I was seated right away at a cozy little booth. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I think the salsa is a little weak. It really needs more spice to it. I had to add the green chili sauce to kick it up. I did like the warm chips though. I was amazed how much food they give for lunch. I ordered the $9 lunch fajitas at it was amazing. So much food for the money and great quality ingredients. The fajitas came out on a steaming hot cast iron dish. The chicken was very tender and it was seasoned perfectly. It also came with a side order of refried beans, rice, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream. The tortillas were warm and wrapped inside aluminum foil. My server was great as well. He was quick to refill my drink and the food came out within 10 minutes. Very efficient! There was a pretty good lunch crowd which is always a good sign. My hubby loves fajitas and I can't wait to take him here. I'd like to visit when they have live music. They should be fun. Ole has the triple treat. Quality, quantity and great service. Bravo! read more

Ole Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Staff was friendly but that's where the good experience ended. We ordered a take out and when we got home we noticed that about 25% of the order was missing, decided to just get refund instead of driving back to the restaurant but wish we would have gone back to the restaurant because food was not hot and I do realize that takeout doesn't come hot but this was refrigerator cold. The food was under seasoned(salt&pepper) except for the spicy seasoning which was good. My wife said that they brought out fresh Churros and they were way under cooked, raw dough under cooked but still had good flavor if you look passed the raw dough taste. Not sure if they just had a bad day or they just suck all the time, I won't go there again to find out read more

Food was good, service was awful. Did not attend/check on us ones to ask if we needed more salsa or chips, we stood there starving, until our main dish showed up. He came to check on us when we were almost done with everything, this was our first time at this restaurant and this was a very unsatisfying experience. read more

We come here often... It's all good and the service has always been great... The food is Mexican American... and very good. The salsas is great. The chips are warm and really good with the delicious salsa. Honestly, these folks are working hard for our business... like when they are super busy on the weekends they have someone directing traffic cause parking is a challenge. So the food... it is really good... Now they offer AYCE buffet for dinner. Check the pics for the menu. Plus... the margaritas are super fine. Highly suggest it if you want some solid good food and great service. read more

Ole Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida