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.

I already have a favorite Mexican spot, then I went here for a lunch date with the hubby and now I…read morehave two favorite spots! The food here is amazing! I remembered to take a picture half way through my meal. If you love Mexican food, this restaurant is a must! I went on Wednesday and they had 2 for 1 margaritas! BONUS! I enjoyed their mango margarita. Prices are good! Food is great! Service was good. Must try!

Food is delicious, cook fresh and came to the table hot. Fast service, Chloe was superb, she's a…read morehard worker and she got those orders out quickly and still had time to assist the seated quest like myself. This was my first visit but I'll definitely be back frequently! I had my food too fast to take a picture, next time!

We were in Jacksonville today and stumbled onto a local spot that seriously impressed us. I ordered…read morethe chicken burrito with a strawberry lemonade and both were outstanding. Fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you hope for when you try somewhere new. The customer service was top notch. You walk in, order on their super easy kiosks, grab a seat, and the food comes out fast even during the lunch rush. Everything felt organized and welcoming, not rushed. Definitely a place we'd go back to next time we're in the area.

We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon after checking out some of the nearby bars. This is one of…read morethose "self serve" locations. You stand in line, order your food and they bring it to you. I ordered two fish tacos along with a $3 miller draft. Tacos are alright. Portion could have been better but it tasted decent. There's a decent amount of seating inside, along with the back patio that connects to the arcade next door.

I think this would be a fun place to come listen to music and drink at. To me, it wasn't great…read morefood. I got a shrimp taco that was lacking in flavor and shrimp. The chips and salsa didn't seem homemade. I don't think I'd return.

I had visitors in town from NC. We had just left making candles and while we waited for our candles…read moreto finish we tried TacoLu. I've never been to a Taco spot with valet parking. I was so impressed I had to call my cousin to tell her about. This placed was packed and there was a wait. It was a pleasant outdoor seating area available which made the wait enjoyable. I got the steak taco and it was just ok for me. The kids shared the nachos which they loved. I would suggest at least trying this place. Our waiter was decent too.

I love Mexican food and could eat it every day! My daughter and son/in-law suggested we try this…read moreplace on our recent visit to Jacksonville. We went on a Friday night and it was quite busy. We lucked out finding a good parking spot; but had a 20 minute wait. We had anticipated this and went to the bar; only to find it was equally busy! We had to put in some effort to get a spot at the bar and order drinks. The prices seemed very reasonable: a Corona Light was just $3.75, a TacoLu Margarita was only $9, and an Aperol Skinny was $10. After about 15 minutes our table was ready and we were seated on the patio. It was cute and festive as well. Our server, Avery, came over immediately and brought us some fresh chips and salsa.....yum! We all decided on tacos à la carte which were all around $4 or $5. There were a few more pricier options and there were so many different choices made with chicken, beef, pork, seafoods and there were even vegan options. My daughter and I both had one carne asada and one Deb's Verde, (chicken with a light verde sauce.). Both were small flour tacos but both varieties were piled high with meat. I liked both of them very much. My husband had one carnitas taco, one Baja Fish taco, and one Taco Rosa. He said the carnitas one was good, the Taco Rosa, which was ahi tuna, was unique, and the Baja Fish, which was fried fish, was awesome. Overall our service was really good and everyone really enjoyed their meals. The prices were very favorable so we'll probably visit again the next time we're in Jacksonville Beach.

More than great Mexican food and beer, Tepeyolot Cerveceria is a vibe. This is a hidden gem that…read morefeatures some of Jacksonville's greatest food and beer. Add to that, one of the greatest Happy Hours, and places to watch a game or play pinball, foosball, or shuffle board. It's just a blast. The crew is always great and the interior is casual and fun. I've never had anything that wasn't delicious here. Most recently, I tried the Gringo Quesadilla and got it to the highest level of spicy that I could. It hit hard. It was delicious, but when they tell here that something is very spicy, believe them. I can't wait to go back and if you haven't tried this gem, I highly suggest you do.

It was the grossest Mexican food I have ever had. I will say if we didn't pay almost $100 for this…read morefood I probably would've be here complaining but when paying more expensive prices for Mexican food I will share and speak my peace! First off we ordered steak burritos- paid extra... the meat was literally STEW meat- not steak! It was so disgusting. Secondly, the ground beef tacos tasted good until you realized how crusty the meat was- as if it had been sitting ALL DAY in a bin! And lastly the nachos were exactly the same crusty old chicken meat!! We ordered pretty much every meat there and all was DISGUSTING and we had to throw out because meat sitting around all day can't be healthy! My recommendation is to NOT come here for the food!

I came for the tamales! Spoiler: no tamales. Apparently they lost their tamale chef and haven't had…read morethem in a while. So I ordered three tacos instead. My tacos were just okay. Not very flavorful, a little dry. Lacked the authenticity I was expecting based on some other reviews. Maybe I came on an off day... but overall, nothing really special about my experience here.

I can't believe I haven't eaten here sooner since I've been in this area for 10 years now. First of…read moreall, this is a place that you SHOULD come in a dine if it's your first time. The atmosphere is definitely part of the whole experience. Right when you walk in, you can smell the fantastic aromas of authentic Mexican food being prepared all day long because you have to know that the food served here is not something that takes five minutes to prepare. Oh yea...I knew this was going to be a great meal and I was going to be rolling out of there stuffed. I pretty much wanted to order everything. The food is fantastic. Like so many other Yelpers, I had to have the birria taco special. It was on the Special's board and I'm always curious about what any restaurant is offering on that particular day if it's recommended in writing. Guess what? I was not disappointed. It really had so much flavor and I would order that one again next time. And don't you skip their elote. It's also legit! Who doesn't love corn on the cob on a stick covered with yummy sauce and Mexican cheese? NOTE: Birria \ bir-ē-ä \is a Mexican dish from the state of Jalisco. The dish is a meat stew or soup traditionally made from goat meat, but occasionally made from beef, lamb, mutton or chicken. The meat is marinated in an adobo made of vinegar, dried chiles, garlic, and herbs and spices before being cooked in a broth. [Wikipedia] I took photos of the menu and my boyfriend and I chowed down on a few other tacos and offerings and everything was delicious. Make sure to get the horchata because it's always nice to have a sweet Mexican horchata with a savory, flavorful meal from La Perla. Buy the other desserts to-go!

On our way back to the hotel from the Mayo Clinic it was getting late and we needed something for…read moredinner. Taco Libre was just 1.5 miles from the hospital so we gave it a shot, and happy we did. Tasty free salsa and warm chips placed on the table. Delicious tacos filled up - they don't skimp on the ingredients. Large cups of Diet Coke - hey, gotta watch my figure! Tacos came in an order of three and I was able to have three different types. Perfect meal for what we were craving. Service was friendly and on-point. Food came out quickly. Terrific Lucha Libre wrestling theme with murals, paintings, and masks adorning the walls. Very colorful and fun decor. Clean bathroom. A few TV's showing soccer games. Outside seating area in front. Taco Tuesday specials. Plenty of food options and drinks on the menu.

I don't usually like writing negative reviews, but I had higher expectations for this place and…read moreleft disappointed. The menu seemed promising, but the appetizers weren't very appealing. I ordered the Wet California burrito with steak, and it was mostly rice and beans with very little steak. The "wet" was just queso poured over the top and onto the plate. Some bites tasted decent, others were inconsistent. The steak that was there was okay. The margarita was also a letdown -- more sour than expected and likely house tequila, with very little ice. Chips were unsalted (which I didn't mind), and the salsa had a bit of a pinch to it. Unfortunately, I woke up the next morning with a bad stomach ache and didn't feel great while eating the food. I probably should have said something to management at the time. Our waitress was friendly, but couldn't really elaborate when we asked about the menu. Overall, I'm paying for great food and service -- not just "okay." I don't see myself returning.

Service is great and food is delicious, ambiance feels like a fiesta right when you walk in. Great…read morespot to have some tacos for taco Tuesday or bring a date. We had a party of 30 and they accommodated us. We will be back

My partner and I live by the spot so we go here semi consistently. They have great drinks and…read moreoverall their food is really good. My biggest complaint, is that for being a taco centric spot and having about 15 different tacos, zero of these are vegetarian options. Even things that are called the potato taco for instance have chorizo in them, and the shrooms taco has meat in it as well. I just think it's a really big mess on their part and I think that they should reconsider adding a couple of vegetarian options to their menu. I'm sure if you ask, they will modify. But that's not the point. Sincerely, someone who is tired of getting just a quesadilla at a Mexican restaurant that has so many different options .