This is such a hidden gem!!! My husband heard about this food stand/truck from a friend and decided…read moreto try it! We were craving authentic Mexican food and so glad we gave this place a try! It's tucked behind the 76 gas station on Blanding Blvd and has an outdoor area for dining. Super cute area with colorful decorations in the dining area! They even have a hand wash station to clean your hands too! Parking wasn't an issue when we went around 11am on a Sunday. The ladies working there were super sweet, happy, and made sure we were taken care of! We had the following: Birria tacos: 9/10 - I've had plenty of Birria tacos and these were one of the best ones I've had! I don't like soggy Birria tacos, where they don't grill the tortilla for a crispier texture. They did it just right here and the tacos came out fresh, hot, crispy, with a lime and good amount of consume (dipping sauce) on the side. As soon as I bit into one, it was game over! The consume was packed full of flavors and you can taste the heartiness of the broth and fresh herbs and the meat was so juicy!!! The lime added a fresh, acidic element to the tacos and my husband and I enjoyed them every much! I'm still dreaming about them till this day! Husband ordered a lengua (tongue) taco, al pastor (pork), and carne asada (steak) taco. He was especially excited for the lengua as a lot of places don't serve them (the ones that we have tried so far). Lengua taco: 10/10 - He devoured that taco in like two minutes! The taco was filled with lengua and generous on the veggies (cilantro, onions) and lime. Now I don't typically eat lengua tacos as the texture throws me off, but I had a bite and these were amazing! The lengua was so tender and the flavor on them was chef's kiss! I would absolutely eat this taco again! Al pastor taco: 10/10 - His favorite taco and I could see why! The pork's flavor was wow! It was like an explosion of flavors in our months and it was also devoured in 2 minutes haha. They give you so much meat for your buck too! The veggies were packed on the taco as well! Definitely getting this taco again next time! Carne Asada taco: 9/10 - Husband loved this taco and the steak was juicy, flavorful, and grilled to perfection. They give you quite a bit of meat for your taco as well! You know it's good when you're biting it and juices fall out from the steak! I had a bite and it was rich, little fatty, and overall, pretty tasty. Would have rated it higher, but the other two tacos were just a smidge better than this one. Elote: 9.5/10 - I love love Mexican street corn on the cob and oh my goodness! I took a bite and went straight to heaven! It was smothered in mayo, cotija cheese, tajin, and came with a lime. Even with all these flavors going on, you can still taste the grilled corn. The corn was slightly nutty with a hint of sweetness. They also sell it in a cup (Esquites) The prices were super reasonable (between $4-$5) for tacos. They also have other menu items like tortas, burritos, quesadillas, sopas, menudo, etc.) They even have a Birria pizza! We were a little bummed they ran out of aqua frescos though, but it's okay! Next time for sure! If you're in the area, I highly recommend checking out this place! You will not be disappointed!! They also do specials so make sure to ask them for the special of the day too.

Very good service, perfect food quality and taste. I'll return for sure location could be better so…read morethey would get more business but when you know where it is you will come back

When one of the homies asks in a group chat "Who wants to get dinner?" and it happens to be a…read moreTuesday... best believe... I'm jumping in all over that! He told it was my choice since it was #TacoTuesday so I chose a place it's been awhile since I've last visited. I also knew it was a good pick because my buddy Aaron had been there previously and enjoyed them. Plus they have a good selection for those on Vegan and Pescatarian diets! As luck would have it our buddy Adam had never been before so this was his first visit! We started our dinner with a round of Margarita Picantes. Which is a Jalapeño infused margarita. My choices were 1x Chorizo and 1x Chicken Tinga taco. Both crazy good. Aaron had their veggie special tacos, which the ingredients on that can be found on the last photo. He enjoyed them so much he ended up ordering a third one, and I don't blame him! Adam went with the carnitas which is another favorite of mine from here. We ordered another round of Margarita Picantes before closing out our checks. If you are looking for a great place to enjoy some of the best tacos Jacksonville has to offer, this IS the spot. They're one of my Top 5 places and a place I take any friend visiting from out of town who wants #TacoTimeWithTrish

My new fav taco spot! How have I not been here sooner?!?!…read moreGrabbed some tacos before a concert at Five. This place was busy but we scored 2 indoor seats- on a cooler day I'd love to enjoy the sneaky outdoor patio out back. Staff was friendly and awesome and clearly loved the food here. My absolutely favorite was the mushroom taco- so fresh and delicious and overflowing with veggies. If I wasn't going to a concert right afterward I woulda ordered a second helping lol. My husband got 3 different meat tacos and loved his food too. Price point was also very reasonable. Zero complaints- will return asap!

I probably come here at least once a month because the food is consistently fresh and delicious!…read moreThey have a list of their specials for the week upon entering. Their menu is extensive and the portions are truly generous. And I still appreciate the unlimited complimentary fresh, hot tortilla chips and in-house made salsa that is served to the table right away. The service is always stellar! The staff is efficient, friendly, and professional. It's a great location for a quick bite and great for groups. They can accommodate large parties and special occasions. They have a full bar area and full drink menu if you want to partake in alcoholic beverages or other libations. Don't forget to save room for dessert, take your picture with the Angel's wings on your way out or purchase some of the cool merch near the front entrance area.

Who goes to a crowded restaurant on Cinco de Mayo? Well me and family do lol…read more We went to Mr. Gordo's Tacos & Cantina in Fleming Island off the 17 and it was a good time. I was shocked by the wait only being at 5 minutes for 3. Yay I love that! Before we start let me sip my margarita. I had the iced peach margarita and my husband had the frozen watermelon margarita. Now the ambiance was very nice! Very colorful and bright nice paintings on the wall. People were doing karaoke the music was going and the DJ was good! I was dancing at my table and eating and having a grand ole time! We had a great server name Gus that was extremely nice and patient with us as we were deciding on what we wanted. We started off with chips and salsa and normally I'm not a big fan of salsa with chunky veggies in it but surprisingly it was good. To order my son had the kids soft chicken taco with rice and beans. My Husband was BIG HUNGRY! He had a carne asada taco salad that looked extra yummy. He also had 4 Mexican street tacos 2 of them were carne asada and the other 2 were Al pastor. Now for me.....the review you all have been waiting for lol. I had the queso-birria tacos with the consomé and rice and beans. The rice and beans were chefs kiss. The meat was good and juicy however the flavor was lacking there and with the consomé I was highly disappointed. Besides my food being underwhelming the vibes were high today at the restaurant and the service was excellent. If I'm up for it I'll give their tacos a try in the future.

The food is amazing. Everything is trying something new and its all so good. The service is amazing…read moreand its nice to go look around the store

The food is real Mexican and delicious, staff is friendly and the store is very clean.read more

My favorite taco spot in Jacksonville!…read more I always order the carne asada tacos--they never disappoint. I've been coming here for years, and it's been so nice to watch this place grow and expand while still staying true to what made it special in the first place. Everyone is always so nice and welcoming. Even with the growth, the atmosphere still feels welcoming and homey, and the food tastes just as good as I remember. The taco prices have gone up over the years, but the quality and flavor make them well worth it. If you're craving authentic, flavorful tacos, this is definitely a spot you need to try.

The tacos were DELICIOUS. I had a beef taco and a chicken taco, both American style, and the meat…read morewas perfectly juicy. They might have been the best tacos around! The rice was very dry, but squeezing some hot sauce on top helped make it edible. My daughter ordered a chicken quesadilla, but she didn't like the cheese, so it went mostly uneaten. The service, like the chips and salsa, was average at best. I should probably give El Castillo 3 stars instead of 4, but that's how good the tacos were.

Came in for lunch today to satisfy my Mexican burrito craving and so glad I did. I was seated…read morequickly and within a few minutes my server, Madison was there to take my order. What a lovely young lady she is; happy, friendly, and personable. I placed my order for the super burrito loco as I always have lots of left overs for another meal. It came out from the kitchen very quickly with lots of queso goodness to dip the complimentary chips in. Madison checked on me frequently without being overbearing. Anytime I receive good service I like to give a compliment not only in my tip, but also by speaking with the manager. My experience only got better when I spoke with Mara, the manager. What a lovely lady she is; also friendly, happy and personable. I have definitely found my go to place for my Mexican cravings. Thank you Madison and Mara for a lovely dining experience.

My new go to Taco Tuesday spot! They do $2 pollo & $3 carne asada tacos on Tuesdays and they are SO…read moreGOOD! I've come here at least 10x and always leave satisfied. I really prefer the feel of the inside of this salsas location vs the others. It always feels very clean & it's very decorative in a more modern way. Service here can vary depending on which waiter/waitress you get & how busy the restaurant is at the time! Definitely one of the better restaurants on the west side in my opinion!

This place is similar to their other location in Orange Park. The made-to-order food is amazing,…read moreand they've got a buffet option if that's more your thing. Service is kind, but they seem to be a little short-staffed leading to longer than expected times between ordering food and receiving it. I think the young employee was running the store, taking orders, and cooking too. Aside from the small indoor seating area, the rest is taken up by a small grocery. I'd love to see more options available there in the near future, but for now, most of the space is bare.

The food was okay. It didn't have much flavor. The lady was nice and the ambiance was peaceful. It…read morehas a cute little store

I visited Taco Way for the first time recently on a Tuesday to check it out. They have two kiosks…read moreat the counter that you order from. The 30% off code - LOVETACOS - is good on the entire menu on Taco Tuesdays. The deal & code are advertised on a window poster you'll notice as you walk up in addition to another poster advertising a great lunch deal available. I ordered the Shrimp Tacos (corn tortillas, lettuce, breaded fried shrimp, chipotle mayo, and cilantro) minus pico & they were great. The shrimp were freshly fried and steaming hot. I had to wait a bit because a large catering order was being finished as I arrived. The manager offered me a free Jarritos and apologized profusely for my wait. I took it as a good sign that their tacos are that popular plus it gave me time to enjoy the gorgeous murals by ARTBYJAE. I visited the Baymeadows location (open until 3am Fri/Sat & 1am Sun-Th) & they now have a second location on Parental Home Rd (open until 1am Fri/Sat & 11pm Sun-Th).

First time here and wanted some tacos. The neon lights on the front of the business are blinding…read moreand a bit much. We walked in and you immediately see the two kiosks to order. The floors were sticky and our shoes stuck to the floor. The women's restroom was out of order. The kiosks seem like a good idea but nobody there to ask questions or to get your drinks. If you can catch one of the two people working as they bring out orders you are lucky. The menus on the kiosks are pretty informative though and tell the ingredients for each item. Kiosk automatically adds 20% tip unless you change it. Considering you don't have any interaction with employees until they bring out your order other tipping options might apply. They cook to order which is nice except you don't get your drinks or your appetizers until it's your turn. There is a comment section to type no tomatoes or special instructions. Mine still came out with tomatoes but they promptly remade it for me. The food is pretty good. No complaints there other than having to remake one of my tacos. The chips and queso was pretty good. Chips were dusted with spices and served hot. We tried 6 different tacos and they were all very good. The tortillas were toasted on the grill which makes a big difference. You can get flour or corn tortillas. The chicken and steak were marinated before grilling and were big cubes and plentiful. The menu has a pretty big variety including a kids menu with chicken and fries. The last comment is their fountain machine for drinks. The coke tasted off. They may need to recalibrate it. Drinks are served in small clear throw away cups and the lids don't fit very well. Refills are hard to get. You have to wait for someone to come out of the back. If these small complaints don't bother you the food is very good.