We actually ended up eating here because we were walking along the beach and smelled something delicious! Looking up we saw that it was coming from Tortuga Jack's so we headed in for lunch. To start, you get some free chips and salsa. These were so so good. The chips weren't too salty. And the salsa was addicting. We also ordered some guacamole, but it was just alright. It didn't have much flavor, like very lacking lime and salt. All of the other food was pretty good though. The fish was crispy and not dry, the shrimp are pretty big and juicy, and the servings are pretty satisfying. Like looking at it, I didn't expect to be full afterwards. But I actually was unable to finish my full dish in one sitting. And servers were super friendly, which is always a plus. read more

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So I had low expectations getting Mexican food in GA, and I will say Im glad I did, since I wasnt as disappointed. I think its definitely catered to the crowd; the tacos came out so quick but they were just so bland. Just not a lot of flavor. Our server was the bartender and he was great. Quick service. read more

Tortuga Jack's - Shrimp Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

Went in while on vacation on a Sunday night. It was very cold inside and so we asked to be seated at the warmest table possible. The answer was well theres only one table open and hastily sat by the freezing window by who I believe was the manager. I mean..yes thats a fact but perhaps offer to let us wait or clean a table or... anything more courteous. We should have left in hindsight. The restaurant seems older and in need of improvement. The wait for food was very long..close to 30 minutes and the tacos and fajitas were just ok. Margarita was extremely watered down and even chips and salsa (complimentary) weren't great. Our server did do a good job overall which is appreciated. read more

Nice atmosphere with a large outdoor seating area. Great Happy Hour prices on drinks and Tacos. Service is quick. Margaritas are good! I had a taco salad. It had very little lettuce and was full of refried beans to the point of being soupy in the bottom of the shell. Do not recommend. The fajitas are delicious and a large quantity A fun place to go with a group for Mexican food and drinks. read more

Such a cute restaurant with very tropical vacation type vibes. Unfortunately we went on a cold rainy day so ate inside. It was fairly busy for lunch on a Sunday and service was really slow. It took maybe 10 mins for someone (who was not our server) to come great us. Our server had a bit of an attitude but we had minimal interactions so didn't really bother us. Food was good. My husband and I each got tacos and switched to mix and match since you can't do that normally. Both tacos were really good! Portion was hearty. Guac was good and fresh tasting. Really good Mexican on the island. read more

We are new in the area, and have eaten here several times. Each time we leave thinking maybe they were just having an off night and will give it another try. Last night we gave said try. The inside ambiance is lacking, the servers look and act like they would rather be anywhere else. ( one was wearing sweat pants and crocs) and the food was awful. The beef in the fajitas inedible. Skimpy, salty quesadillas. We REALLY want to like this place; what a great spot! We'll stick with outside drinks and maybe an appetizer. Too bad. read more

Tortuga Jack's - Skimpy quesadillas. The only flavor was salt. - Mexican Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

Cool place with seating outside and inside. Staff was friendly and overall took good care of our table. Food was good. Plenty to choose from and they even have a burger on the menu. read more

Tortuga Jack's - Chimi - Mexican Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

Had lunch on the deck at Tortuga Jacks. The band was playing and the drinks were awesome. Our server was Rebecca B and she was very sweet and attentive. We enjoyed the chips and salsa before our meals arrived. I ordered the carne asada tacos and my husband had the big burrito. All was delicious. The $8 margaritas (regular price) were soooo good. The weather was a bit chilly to sit outside, but we had our dog and enjoyed listening to the band. They have a happy hour from 2-4 Monday through Thursday, so we plan to go back tomorrow to enjoy more of those delicious margaritas and hopefully Rebecca will be our server again. read more

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I had a conference in Jekyll Island, where I had never been before and was looking for a quick lunch between set up times. I was driving to driftwood Beach and saw Tortuga Jack's. It is a wonderful Mexican restaurant that is oceanfront and has ample outdoor seating. I actually ended up eating there two times when I was in town for the conference. They are was a live band, one of the times, and the second time I was there the servers recognized me, and I actually ended up sitting at the exact same table and ordering the same nachos. This was such a quintessential beach experience and I absolutely loved it read more

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Good service, delicious food and the sweetest vibe! The live music and joining in singing for several birthdays tonight added to the family and dog friendly atmosphere. We had chicken chimichangas and chicken street tacos, both were great! read more

Tortuga Jack's - Live music! - Mexican Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

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Lunch at Tortuga Jacks. My husband ordered the Gringo Tacos. They came with the addition of a plastic screw in one of the tacos. They replaced the dish but did not comp his meal. It's a good thing he did not bite down and chip a tooth. There were four of us at the total bill with tip was: $123.78. read more

Tortuga Jack's - Foreign object found in food at Tortuga Jacks Jekyll Island. - Mexican Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

Burrito had hardly any meet in it, and fajitas were just blah. Saw there were a lot of vehicles so thought it would be decent. I was bamboozled read more

Tortuga Jack's is always a must eat when we visit Jekyll Island. Food is solid to great, service is always outstanding, and the location is stellar, right next to the beach. read more

Tortuga Jack's - Chilli Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

This restaurant is right on the water. They have inside and outside seating. Outside has a covered area and umbrellas in the open area. The service was good and the food came out fast. I had the chicken wings. They were good size and came with a side of ranch. My wife had the chicken quesadilla. They were full of cheese and chicken. My daughter got the fish tacos which came with a side of black beans and rice. The tacos had a very generous amount of fish. The only negative was the black beans were so salty they could not be eaten. read more

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Went here for lunch and we had a lovely experience!! Incredible location, good food, and dog-friendly. read more

Tortuga Jack's - Dog friendly patio! - Mexican Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

As long as you're not going for good Mexican food and you're more going for fuel and a nice view you'll be just fine. Service was friendly. I tried multiple things and they were all "bleh" read more

Loved this spot! The outdoor seating with a view alone makes it worth it, but the food was just as good. Jack's chicken chimi was amazing, and I couldn't stop eating the chips and queso--so good. The complimentary salsa was also really solid. The Mexican street corn (on the cob) was amazing, and next time I'll order a couple more for the table. Plus happy hour starts at 2pm with $3.50 margaritas. Great food, great vibe, and a perfect place to hang out and eat. read more

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If dining outside, good atmosphere. That's our only positive. Chicken quesadillas were meager with extremely limited small cup of fixings to add. Service left something to be desired - took 15 minutes for initial bar order to show up. Prices were high for quantity and quality of our order. read more

Pretty good Mexican spot near one of the beaches at Jekyll Island. Nice atmosphere sitting outside in the warmer weather, and the service was quick and friendly as well. Better food options can possibly be had nearby, but I enjoyed everything I had. Sometimes basic Mexican cuisine and a margarita is exactly what you need for a beach day! read more

We were here for lunch and it was adequate. Service was decent, although I asked for some things to be on the side, and they left them off entirely. I never got my sour cream. I was surprised that the stuffing was half rice, which I think is unusual. I have nothing against rice, but don't think I ever had it in a chimichanga before. My husband had the chile rellenos and said they were fine. The chimi was too hot for me, but I'm assuming not too much for most people. I thought the chips tasted a bit like old oil. All in all, just the sort of Mexican food you can get anywhere. Nothing special. read more

Probably our favorite lunch stop during a 4 day visit to Jekyll Island. Quality food and service, fun atmosphere. Would happily return.

Our server was friendly but a little in the weeds. We only saw her twice during the whole meal. In fairness they were pretty busy. The food was hit and miss. The guacamole was well seasoned and set the bar high. Unfortunately most of the other food was bland and overcooked. The chicken was dry and bland. The beans and the house rice were bland but heavily salted They don't have any extra spicy salsa which was disappointing because the house salsa was disgusting in my opinion. The other highlight that I really enjoyed besides the guacamole was the street corn. That was sweet and tangy in the right way. I guess the kitchen was incredibly inconsistent So overall I wouldn't be in a hurry to come back. Island options are limited so that probably keeps this place going. Another side note that bummed me out was that all of the drinks were served in single use plastic cups. From a conservation standpoint that is a ton of waste on a daily basis. read more

Tortuga Jack's - My meal of chicken tacos and street corn - Mexican Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

Can handle big crowds without hurting service to everyone. Food was good and I would go back. Thank you.

This was our first time back in years and we had a much better experience. We got there Friday afternoon and it was packed with a long line to get seated. We found a couple of seats at the bar and was waited on in a few minutes. We just had a few margaritas and Jorge the bartender took great care of everyone at the bar in spite of it being very busy. Great view of the dunes and ocean from the bar. read more

First experience in Jekyll Island and I will never go back to Tortuga Jacks. I have never in my 46 years experienced rudeness the way I did this evening. To the waitress that did not want to serve "the golf ladies", you missed out on a good tip. Your loss not ours read more

The food was pretty basic but good Mexican food, the ambiance is very fun and you feel like your on vacation with live music and the sun shining when you sit out doors. For us the service is what sold us, not only did we get seated quick, they are pet friendly and even brought a bowl of water out for our dog. This place really added to the fun beach day we had :) read more

Tortuga Jack's - Pollo Jacks Tacos (left back) and Texacana Fajitas (steak, chicken shrimp fajitas) - Mexican Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

There are enough good reviews of Tortuga that maybe we visited on an off day. Our experience was mediocre. They were short handed, slow service. The food was edible, except for the guacamole. It was cold when we visited, and we sat inside. And that's how I'd describe the inside- cold. I'd guess on a pretty spring or fall day the huge deck would be nice. If it was cheap, I might not have thought much about it, but it wasn't. read more

A favorite when we are on Jekyl Island. Always lively with a great view of the water.

On Jekyll Island for our anniversary and of course went to Tortuga's Jack's for breakfast. As always wonderful. The ambience is fabulous. Our waitress was extremely friendly and the food absolutely delicious. We had been here before for both breakfast and dinner and we're not disappointed then as well. read more

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Amazing server Autumn just rocked it! Food was hot and tasty. Added pork Al pastor to veggie burrito. Yum. Hubby had pork tacos and he loved it. He had Jack and Pepsi and I had the coconut turtle. Again ... yum. Well made! We'll be back! read more

My third day in a row trying to eat here and it's always a cluster f. No one knows what's going on the staff seem stressed and pulled in too many directions. It's getting 2 stars just because. Get your stuff together Tortuga read more

Food was AMAZING and everyone was friends also right on the beach so beautiful view outside read more

Tortuga Jack's - Mexican Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

We had a decent lunch here. It's the only outdoor tiki style restaurant near the beach. And it's the only Mexican restaurant on island -- something a bit different from most of the other places. They also have inside seating, but it was comfortable enough the day we were there to sit outside. We chose to sit at the bar. We had a nice view. They were very busy -- with most every table taken during the lunch hour. The bar servers (2) were doing double duty making drinks for the restaurant and serving patrons food. So it was leisurely dining. We were given comp chips and salsa to start. The salsa was quite spicy and they had no other option. I was asked if I wanted to have some queso (melted cheese) instead which I did. Later the $5 charge appeared on our bill. I had their chicken fajitas. They were okay. There was a lot of chicken pieces mixed in with some thin sliced onions and some green peppers. The portion was large, but the chicken was quite dry. I wound up dipping the meat into the cheese sauce. The side dish came with a couple very thin tortillas wrapped in foil, a miniscule dollop of sour cream, a couple tablespoons of pico de gallo, a mound of rice, and some mixed greens. I wouldn't order this again. My husband liked his beef enchiladas more than I did my meal. There was more rice and black beans on his plate than anything else. He said it was good. He also tried one of their house margaritas. Mainly mix with a floater of booze on top. I'm still glad we stopped here. It was a break from the other same-same restaurants. But I'd order differently if we every returned. read more

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My family with my child had a great lunch there. Service was fast and friendly. Food was great Mexican faire and the ambience was laid back, pleasant and inviting. Only because of the weird reviews on here we hesitated to go but I wish we came earlier. I guess it wasn't bland so they didn't like it. lol. 10/10 recommended read more

The food is pretty good. In no way spectacular, but pretty good. It's an interesting option for- believe it or not- breakfast. The restaurant on the inside is very nice. It's creatively decorated and clean and there's a great space for events/large groups. The outdoor space is exceptional. Sometimes they have live music and every time that I've seen it we enjoyed it. Unfortunately it's managed very, very badly. The service is consistently terrible. Not bad - terrible. I could go on and on, but trust me read more

Went to Jekyll Island for New Years Eve and tried Tortuga Jack's for a late lunch and some beers. We had a large guac w/salsa, street tacos along with some ice cold Miller Lite drafts! The guac was a good portion and was very good. Salsa isn't spicy but very flavorful and good thickness. The street tacos we had were with chicken as well a with beans & rice. The rice was ok and the refried beans which were ok as well. The tacos themselves were pretty good. You get two with an order. With being right on the beach the ambiance was excellent! When visiting Jekyll Island and you have a good weather day go to the Tiki Hut area and you'll have a fun time! read more

Tortuga Jack's - Tiki Hut view toward beach - Mexican Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

Food was okay, what really made the rating go down was the service. You pay more for the atmosphere and it shows. May look cute but service is so slow. Took 40 mins to just give us drinks alone! They forgot most of our order (fries, tartar sause, butter). By the time they gave us the sause and butter the food was cold. Save yourself the money and go someplace else. read more

So. This was a hard one. Started off not so good with stale chips. Queso was very good. We ordered the jacks chimi. Holy Cow. Best Chimi EVER. Service was a little slow but if you can deal with that chiminis worth it! read more

Tortuga Jack's - Jacks Chimi - Mexican Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

It took 10 minutes for our waiter to show to take our drink order and 20 mins to get our food. after waiting another 15 mins for our check, we ended up paying the hostess and left. Food was ok, not great and the patio could use portable heaters. read more

Friendly service, people in the area seemed happy and relaxed. Food was okay. Portions were generous for the price. Omelets and egg wraps were good, eggs Benedict could use work. read more