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

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!

I had the pleasure of enjoying food from El Chamo Criollo this evening…read more I ordered one La Sifrina arepa and beef empanadas! Super flavorful, and fresh with heaping portions! I thought the service was pretty good. He was pretty busy but handled everyone with ease and kindness. I appreciated how clean the food truck was. I feel as though they take food safety very serious. The payment device was even clean! Haha! I do not play about food safety and cleanliness.

Love this place best food truck in Jax. The owner is awesome and his customer is great.read more

Such a great local find! Everything here feels fresh, homemade, and full of authentic Latin flavor…read more The bakery case alone is worth the visit. I tried the tiramisu latte and the sampler platter, which was a great way to try a little of everything all delicious and full of flavor. Perfect spot for a quick breakfast, coffee run, or casual bite. Friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, and definitely worth the drive to Orange Park if you love discovering local gems.

Our book club members picks a different restaurant to try each month so Avila was selected. The…read moremenu needed pictures for those of us not versed on these different food choices. It was suggested to look on line to the website for pictures-maybe they'll add pics to menu? Another suggestion-add some type of salad with the meat and toppings you are using. I asked for a salad with grilled chix, black beans, avocado, cheese, salsa (which was in a bowl option with a fry bread?) added and little lettuce and it was $15, my opinion that was too expensive; I suspect bec they weren't use to salads being asked for. Most things had a fried something, which I did not want. The food was very tasty. The group loved all the desserts offered, big and sweet!

Wow! I had a craving for a burger and this spot hit all the high notes. I also got a virgin…read morepinacolada to go with it. The burger was so big I had to take a box home. I will have a nice treat tonight with some extra papas fritas to go with my burger. This place will not disappoint! I will be back! Ps they do not have gender neutral bathrooms and they could be a bit cleaner but the food exceeded the ambiance.

They have a decent array of fast food options, and a couple different sauces that you can choose…read morefrom. They have a couple tables with chairs to sit and eat at with decent lighting so if the weather is good you can totally order and eat right there. Like most food trucks prices higher than sit down restaurants but will make up with the size of their portions. The taste is good will totally satisfy your cravings i tend to visit every few months.

Very good grilled steak! Juicy, char-grilled, meaty and beefy!…read more The tequenos (savory fried pastry with cheese inside) were good too! Price was quite reasonable. Spacious venue with Venezuelan decoration!

We are hooked on this Colombian barbecue! If you haven't tried it, make sure you do. Smoky, salty,…read moresavory beef ribs and steak smoked and grilled to perfection. They are always very friendly and welcoming. Family style meals available and clean comfortable seating area.

Great first experience! We had tequeños and pabellón arepas. Great service, yummy food, made me…read morethink of back home.

Best empanadas in Jax! Especially love the shredded beef ones. Also love their green sauce…read more Everything seems very authentic. Anything we've ever gotten here has been delicious.

This is one of the top steak restaurants we have ever visited. When eating high fat or high protein…read morethis place is a great fit. The staff was very helpful and helped us choose items from the menu. The inside was busy and we sat at a booth. We were glad we made reservations as without them a seat might have been a challenge. The food was so good. The pork belly was shocking good. The rest of the food was very good and for steaks and meats we enjoyed them. This was our first Columbian steakhouse so we have no others to compare it with. We will visit them again.

The place is unassuming but has a lot of charm! The staff are nice, kind, and full of smiles. The…read morefood was served in hearty portions and very appealing. I ordered a papaya drink, very fresh, an appetizer of fried plantain with cheese and guava sauce, and a marina combination for the entree which came with a tilapia filet, 4 shrimp, salmon, and 2 vegetable skewers. The plantain with cheese and guava sauce was new and surprisingly tasty. That's a first for me and I'd definitely enjoy it again. The entree looked great and had minimal seasoning. I added the sauces to add flavor and heat. All in all, it was too much in one sitting so I took it home. I would recommend additional seasoning for the seafood & a lemon to squeeze over it and wake up the flavor.

Visite este lugar al principio y me pareció muy rico y con buen precio, compré un mofongo relleno…read morede pernil, mi esposo un plato que tenía arroz, bistec y ensalada, para llevar nos llevamos una sopa que nos recomendó el dueño, una empanada y un flan, con la comida tomamos dos refrescos y pagamos 42 dólares en total por todo,luego hace una semana fuimos y por el mismo mofongo que avía pedido la primera vez , un dimpling relleno con dos refresco me cobraron 38 dólares, no pedí ni sopa, ni postre, ni empanada, o subieron los precios demasiado o me estafaron, muy triste pues son muy pocos los lugares donde se pueda comer comida puertorriqueña definitivamente no vuelvo

Food was good I really enjoyed the food customer service. Need some work but overall really good…read morefood.