Food and service was fantastic. Everything had great flavor and there were tons of gluten free…read moreoptions. The empanadas that are gluten free were so good. The green onion cream sauce was to die for and my husband who's not a fan of peppers ate all of them in the fantastic fried rice with chicken and steak. Order it all, you can't go wrong.

Empanada Factory is one of those small, clean local spots that never disappoints. Every time we…read morevisit, the food is consistently delicious and full of flavor. We shared the appetizer platter and the picada, and both truly hit the spot, great portions and perfect for sharing. The empanadas are always fresh, and you can tell everything is made with care. It's the kind of place you're always happy to come back to, whether it's for a casual bite or to satisfy a craving for something comforting and tasty. A wonderful little hidden gem in Jax!

Passed by this sweet spot and ordered Colombian bread with butter and the sugar was just right as…read moreit was spread evenly on top. Very nice customer service and they also accept cash here. It is very chill in here as locals seem to enjoy their breakfast while having coffee.

Having expectations is possibly the worst scenario when thinking of a review. I came here thinking…read morethis was a nice bakery dedicated to bread, instead I found a bodega/tienda with lots of items. I am glad they serve breakfast and lunch, and that there are grocery items, but I only came here for "baked" goods. I ordered basic Colombian items, pan de bono, pan de yuca, buñuelo. They weren't amazing. On the other hand, if you like empanadas, or want lunch, this place may be the spot for you.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch with my bestie trying out their Arepas! It was a little after lunch rush but…read morestill had a good number of customers in the restaurant. The server was really friendly and recommended some great options for us. We ordered the following: 1) THE QUEEN - classic Venezuelan "chicken salad" with their home-made avocado mayo, cilantro and sliced avocados (also known as the Reina Pepiada). Fresh with a great balance of umami flavors! The cilantro green sauce was an amazing add-on with a little spicy kick! 2) PORKO LOCO - slow cooked pork marinated in red wine with queso blanco. Tender, moist, and very flavorful. Amazing! 3) CACHAPA - soft crispy pancake made with sweet corn and fried cheese in the middle. Flavor bomb of sweet and savory! 4) EMPANADA (BEEF) - tender, shredded beef with great flavor of savory. The dipping sauce was white, tangy, vinegary, creamy with a slight spiciness. Delicious! 5) SOURSOP JUICE - rare to find restaurants with this drink. Ate the actual fruits in my homeland in SE Asia. The juice was milky/creamy, sweet with an earthy taste. Great health benefits eating or drinking soursop -- antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, etc. Other notable item was the Passion Fruit Juice however, I did not try it. My bestie really liked it. Overall, wonderful experience at the restaurant of the food, service and great interior feeling creating a great ambiance. Definitely will visit again and try out more menu items.

This place is so cool, the interior is sooo hip and industrial chic. I am a nonregular, regular…read morehere, any time I'm in the area I am coming to eat at Arepa Please! You should come here to explore a cuisine with Latin flavors. The drinks are so good, fresh juice offered everyday, the music is fabulous and the staff is very attentive and kind. Very good place for mild food, not too much spice and represents well here in Florida. Try it! Try something new! Puedes hablar espanol

The best empanadas hands down. My bowlers and I absolutely love this truck. We sell them out every…read moreTuesday but we also found that they are next to the courthouse on Wednesday! Customer service is always great. I think we've told everyone on the office about them.

I had just left the grocery store with a plan for dinner when I saw this food truck in my…read moreneighborhood. There was no line so I went up to look at the menu to see if anything interested me. I ended up getting the sampler ($12) which came with a taco and an empanada along with rice. I asked the owner for a suggestion with regard to the meat in the taco and he said that he recommended the pulled pork taco and a beef empanada. So that's what I ordered. I also added a side of plantains ($5). When I opened up the container, it looked pretty simple. My expectations honestly we're not that high. But, when I bit into the taco, I knew I was dealing with something pretty exceptional. The smoke on the pork was fantastic and the cilantro lime sauce added an additional layer of flavor along with the pico. I was definitely impressed. The pork was better than most of the barbecue restaurants around town. The beef empanada was also very good. The meat was well seasoned and very moist. While the plantains were a little dark for me and not as soft as I usually like them, I wasn't disappointed with them. I did find the mix of ketchup and mayo a little odd as a dipping sauce for the plantains. They didn't need it so I didn't use it. The portions here were sizable - the empanada and taco were stuffed with meat. The owners were very friendly as they took my order and the wait time was very short. All of this, in addition to the wonderful flavor of the food made this a five-star truck experience. This was definitely a better option than what I was originally planning to eat!

the food is always amazing!!! Always worth the drive too!! I especially love the drinks and their…read morehot food like siopaos and empanadas!!!

The Baker's Son is one of those places where you walk in for one thing and somehow leave with a…read morefull basket... every single time. Everything looks so good it's basically impossible to choose just one treat. Big fan of the Spam musubi --always grab one. The Dubai chocolate croissants are insanely good, and honestly anything ube they make is a must. The flavors are always on point and everything tastes super fresh. Perfect spot when you're in the mood to treat yourself (or when you fully accept you're leaving with way more than you planned). Easily one of my favorite stops for pastries and snacks.

Wonderfully authentic Cuban food, the closest you can get to Miami in Jax. Whenever I have a…read morecraving for Latin food, this is my go to spot. Well crafted cocktails, authentic cuisine and the staff have always been happy and helpful. I'm so thankful to have done good Cuban food in the city.

I placed an order to go so that I could take dinner to a friend who is at Brooks rehab. We both…read moreordered a steak dinner, which I will say was much higher priced than what I anticipated. The rice and beans were average, having wished that the black beans had more of a rich flavor than what it actually did. The steak itself was extremely tough like shoe leather, but had good flavor. The size of the side salad was actually a joke. It was so small so minuscule that I was quite surprised at what little there was. Given the price I really had much higher expectations than what was delivered. I am not sure that I would return because I really had high hopes so this was disappointing - extremely minuscule side salad portion, the steak being like shoe leather, and a black beans, not having much flavor.

Cuban pastries and empanadas may very well be one of my top favorite foods. And the ones here are…read moreno exception. The guava cheese pastry was so flaky with a good amount of cheese inside. I do wish there was some more guava though. The pork and 1928 empanadas were also so hot and buttery. And I love how thin the crust was, if just came apart in my mouth. And the green sauce is so addicting. The cafecito is pretty sweet, and it's the perfect little shot of caffeine. And the Cuban sandwich was delicious too, packed full with all the toppings.

Fast service. Cute little shop with Cuban decor. They had…read morean old school Coca-cola refrigerator with Mexican drinks. The yerba mate wasn't very good, too sweet. The beef empanadas were delicious! Full of flavor. The kids turkey and cheese sandwich was ok, cheese wasn't really melted and bread wasn't very good. The carrot cake wasn't very good either; way too dense and dry.

Love going here with my family and grabbing a bite to eat for dinner or lunch!…read more My son loves their kid menu!

Mambos Cuban Cafe delivered, literally! We ordered for delivery and everything arrived in great…read moreshape, which says a lot about how well the food holds up. The empanadas are an absolute must-try. We went all in and ordered one of each variety, and while they were all solid, the beef empanada was the best IMO. Perfectly seasoned and satisfying. The classic Cuban sandwich also hit the mark a well-made version of a classic. Try it with the plantains, cooked just right! If you're looking for authentic Cuban food in Jacksonville that travels well and doesn't disappoint, Mambos is the move. Whether you dine in or order delivery, it's worth every bite.

We will always keep coming back here to try new items from the menu…read more Food tastes like home, like your abuela just made it. Ambiance here is very nice, it feels like im at home. Service is good but very slow. Overal i still give it a 5/5.

Best pork chops in Jacksonville!…read more Finally took my hubby here for date night and he absolutely loved their fried pork chops with yellow rice and beans! Price is so economical I think our two meals including appetizer came out to like $42. My waitress was sweet and attentive!

All of the food that I ordered was packed with flavor! The hummus made from gandules was to die…read morefor! The arroz con gandules and the pasteles were absolutely delicious.

After my first experience here, i knew i had to come back for a redo!…read more First time around we had mid service with an hour wait time for food. This time around i noticed they had a runner that helped run the food, i was so much happier. Food came out fast, the drinks were great, food was spectacular, i loved the music and the vibes, the ambiance was to die for! I loved it so much more this time around and the food is always good here. We will be back!