The food was amazing & the portions were on point for the price. Service was fast, chips and salsa were brought immediately after we sat down. read more

El Cabo Restaurant - This was a little strong for me, I didn't finish it. - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

My Spawn joined me for a night of Mexican flavors when the stars aligned: Taco Tuesday and Cinco de Mayo landed on the same day! We went knowing that they would likely be super busy and adjusted our expectations accordingly. The parking lot was full, but their location has several adjacent parking lots that easily accommodate that. Luckily we were sat at a table in less than 30 mins. Service was slower as we expected for the day. We were able to give our food orders with our drink orders. The food was delicious and served nice and hot. They had a chips and salsa runner that was refilling tables pretty consistently. This was both good and bad... Good because chips, bad because I ate too many! I think we had 4 basket refills! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They had a DJ in the outside seating area, a FREE photo booth, and several specials on the menu for the day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a fun and lively event and at one point they were offering shots to people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I happily took one! I have been on a regular day as a party of two and a party of 8 and have had fast and friendly service every time. read more

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El Cabo was the place to be that night! They're located in Arlington near Regency. We've been here more than a few times but decided to stop in again for the first time in a while. We were coming from my company work party where we had some light bites so we went in knowing we would split something. We ordered the Choriqueso with our chips. We like their salsa but we wanted to supplement it with something else since we were going to split an entree. We split the Molcajete, which was the first time either of us have ever had this. Honestly, it tastes like the photo looks: a lot of meats, cheeses, peppers and sauces all bunched together, in a good way. We both liked that part a lot but my wife loved the sides. She always says this every time we come here, but they have her favorite refried beans in all of Jacksonville. Funny side note to the meal: at one point, I *thought* I was putting a regular ol' green pepper in my tortilla but it turns out it was a jalapeño. Anyone who's ever read my reviews knows that I was NOT prepared for that. My. Mouth. Was. On. Fire. And it was on was on fire for a WHILE. To be 100% clear, this was user error and not the fault of El Cabo. Now I know that when we order this in the future, I will sit the jalapeño that's clearly on top to the side as soon as it's delievered read more

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What a new treasure find! My coworker told me about this spot and it will definitely be on my regular list given it's so close to my office. Their Birria tacos are perhaps the best I have ever had. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is quite large and even has some outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Can't wait to go back and take my coworkers for a happy hour or a business lunch. read more

Tucked away near Regency is one Mexican restaurant that should be on your bucket list for delicious Keto cheese tacos. Usually in other places the tacos are skimpy not here. Also the service is great. They immediately ask if you wanted chips and salsa and a drink. BTW there homemade salsa made me ask for extra to take home. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's restaurant is airy and has a good size bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Tried this Mexican spot for the first time and the food completely blew us away. We started with the perfectly seasoned table-side guacamole, followed by the taco special and a massive molcajete loaded with steak, chicken, shrimp, and cactus. Even the chips and salsa were flawless. The flavors are so authentic it feels like you're on the coast of Mexico, and the generous portions give you great value for your money. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is awesome[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], the menu is huge, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. We will absolutely be back! read more

El Cabo Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Came in and noon on a Saturday and there was no crowd which was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were seated promptly and chips and salsa were immediately on the table. The salsa was bland to me. We also ordered the small guacamole dip and it was also lacking flavor. My coconut margarita on the other hand, was great! For my main course I ordered chicken sopes with a side of rice and beans. The sope itself was good! The toppings were lacking flavor!! This restaurant has potential, and if you like little to no seasoning then this is the place for you! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]I don't want to give this restaurant a bad review because it was clean and had quick and friendly service[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], but I do feel the food was a bit bland for my liking. We were on a road trip home and because of the other reviews pictures of the burritos and street corn, I took an adventure out of our way to try this place. Even though my California burrito was not so flavorful, I did like the fact that they give us salsa and chips right as we sat down. I also thought the queso was pretty decent and the portions were a great size. Overall, it was an average experience, but I do not think I would go out of my way again. read more

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Stopped here after doing some light shopping. I started off with the blueberry pineapple margarita...OMG it was soooo good!! I wanted to try something new when it came to the food and got the carnitas... it was ok not really my thing but the onions were very flavorful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself was nice and the service was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Gotta go back and try something else! read more

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Wonderful dinner here tonight! First time here and everything was good. Started with an "Aloha" margarita......sweet and refreshing. I had the burritos....chicken and beef. Excellent! Not very, but I'm ok with that. I'd rather have low heat and add my own, than deal with overly spicy food. The food was fresh and prepared very well. Service was outstanding! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is spacious and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Looks like they have live music or karaoke.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great visit. Will definitely be back. read more

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I have been saying that I was going to go here for quite some time and finally decided to stop in for lunch after the theater. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere was nice and it was a nice crowd for a rainy afternoon.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Servers were all friendly but I ended up getting sick from the fish for two days. Probably won't go back unfortunately. read more

El Cabo Restaurant - Mojarra Frita - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Did a quick stop for lunch with my wife. This spot was great and quick. I had the Cabo burrito and it was great. They actually used seasoning compare to others and I like there house made hot sauce. Will definitely return again read more

El Cabo Restaurant - Cabo burrito - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I've been here twice now. First time was at 3pm on a Tuesday with some friends. And then, again, on Friday at 11am with some family. Both times, the service was fast and friendly. It wasn't too busy, maybe just a handful of tables each time we went. Very spacious. The first time I went, I got a California steak burrito. It was huge! So, of course, I had to take the rest home. It was delicious. And that's how we ended up going back. Haha. My Aunt had some of my leftover burrito and she liked it so much that she said she wanted to go for her birthday. Hahaha so we did. It's funny, when we went back the menu was different, it was an actual book, whereas the first time I went it was just a one page front and back menu. So that threw me off a little. I was like, "Wait, what happened here?" But, it's a good thing! The book had pictures! I like seeing the food, helps me choose better. Hahaha This time, I got the Birria Tacos. Oh my goodness! SO flavorful! And I liked that the shells weren't greasy, like some other places I've tried it. It also didn't just fall apart. SO good. And because a friend suggested I try the margaritas next time I go back, I went with the Aloha Margarita. Delicious! You could taste the juice and feel the tequila - haha. So, I think it was a perfect pairing with my tacos. Thanks! For birthday dessert, we went with the sweet plantains and churros. Yessssss. Oh and the chips and salsa! You'll keep wanting to eat them. You've been warned. Hehe Let me know what y'all think when you go! read more

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Our waitress was friendly and attentive. She ensured that we never needed anything at our table and didn't come too often and prevent us from having a good conversation. The chips and salsa was spot on. Some places have salsa that is too chunky or too spicy, El Cabo's was delicious with just the right touch of spice. I ordered the Birria tacos and was happy did. Served with onion, cilantro, a wedge of lime , and a small bowl of consumme they really hit the spot. read more

El Cabo Restaurant - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Food was very good, we had the fajita lunch special. The flavors were amazing and the meat was tender. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was great and the restaurant was nice and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very recommended!! read more

El Cabo Restaurant - Fajita lunch special - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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We came to check out this newly opened restaurant. The wait staff greeted us at the door immediately and we were seated. The food was mediocre at best. I ordered the fish tacos. They came with rice. They were bland and had a weird taste. I only ate 1 taco from the trio. Brian ordered the make your own combo: beef taco, chicken burrito, chicken enchilada. Everything was bland. The decor in the restaurant was true the Mexican atmosphere. The restaurant was clean and busy. However, We will not return as there many other restaurants that taste better than this. read more

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The food was so flavorful and delicious. Good size portions. The lunch special burrito was stuffed with protein. All the tacos had a good balance of stuffing to taco ratio. The service was very nice and they went above and beyond by bringing water for my pup. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have seating indoors and outdoors with shading.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good size parking area. Oh and try the horchata! I've never been to this area of Florida before, but definitely enjoyed this place. read more

El Cabo Restaurant - Chicken Tacos w/Rice and Beans - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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You cannot get a single thing on this menu that is not delicious! Service is great and [[HIGHLIGHT]]they often have musical entertainment[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

This place prob doesn't get the credit it deserves since it is in a strip mall. Delicious food & excellent service, Arrived an hour before closing and was welcomed despite the time. Our waiter was incredible at explaining the options and offering suggestions. We ordered the guacamole which was made in front of us. Delicious! We also ordered a variety of the burritos he recommended. They're definitely shareable, tasty and filling. Lastly, our children wanted to try churros and everyone loved them. Would definitely visit again. read more

Awesome food and service They are very attentive and the margaritas were superb. The atmosphere is terrific. read more

El Cabo Restaurant - Delicious entree!!! Mojarra Frita Mojarra Frita - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Fajitas were amazing. Music was good to listen and not obnoxious and waitresses offered great service. read more

El Cabo Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

We were in the mood for Mexican, and we ran across El Cabo. Inside was very noisy, our waitress was nice and attentive. The food was pretty mediocre, nothing we ordered blew us away. I don't travel to Jacksonville often, but when I do, I'll try somewhere else. read more

El Cabo Restaurant - Chorizo Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Located across from the Church of 11 22 in Regency, parking lot is spacious! The menu includes tacos and other meals. The food is generally generic, tacos are super dry. The cost is $$$. We have been twice . It's just okay but too expensive for the blandness and amount of food. Service is good & ambience is fine. read more

My wife and I had a great lunch at El Cabo today, starting with tasty salsa with warm chips. I had Cabo Quesadillas (grilled chicken), with sides of rice, lettuce, topped with sour cream and tomatoes. My wife had a taco salad with ground beef. We both left there happy with the attentive service (Mary, with a smile and sweet spirit) and great (good portions, as well) food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As a side note, the bathrooms were well maintained (aka clean).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We'll be back. read more

This was our first visit here tonight. I enjoyed the place, food, service, and the drink with great prices. Pros:food, prices, drinks atmosphere and happy hour-all day. Cons: Air conditioning system needs to be looked at. It might need a few lbs of Freon. No covers/shades for the open-all windows-sun blaring in. No overhead fans. Other than this one con-I absolutely love this new place. Welcome to Arlington! read more

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Trying a new restaurant is always kind of iffy, but this was a great choice. While I seem to be geared toward Taco Salads, this is by far the best one I have every had. No skimping on the chicken and the service was excellent. Highly recommend it. read more

Came here with my husband, the food was pretty tasty, service was fast too [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant was kind of small but it was clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]! read more

El Cabo Restaurant - Shrimp Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I came here because we wanted a good margarita and they did not disappoint. We got a jalapeno and an aloha margarita that were both delicious. The jalapeno was spicy but not overwhelmingly so. Make sure when you order a margarita you specify the size otherwise they'll give you a large lol. For an appetizer we got tye street corn off the cob and it had a nice char and was seasoned well. We also got al pastor, chorizo, and steak tacos. The chorizo was my fave and steak could have used more flavor. California burrito was nice and flavorful and the cheese sauce it came covered in wasn't bland. and the plate it comes on is hot so be careful. The Cabo Cheesesteak was good as well, had a nice balance of meat and vegetables. For dessert we got the churros and they were nice and crispy. We went on a night that wasn't too busy and our server was very attentive. Overall everything was delicious and I'd definitely come here again! read more

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Went to this Mexican restaurant near my house today to try it for the first time since I was craving tacos. This place is a pretty decent size the waitress was very nice and we got our food fairly quickly. I had 3 tacos al pastor with corn tortillas, which came with a side of rice and beans, and an horchata. Although the horchata was on the sweeter side for me I still enjoyed it. The tacos were pretty good and a decent size. The place is very spacious and you don't feel like you're on top of others or too close to the table next to you. read more

El Cabo Restaurant - Tacos al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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El Cabo is such a nice find. The food was fresh and flavorful, and you can really tell they use quality ingredients. I had the shrimp tacos and they were some of the best I've had in Florida. The service was warm and attentive, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere felt relaxed and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's the kind of place you can go to for a casual lunch or an easy dinner with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll definitely be coming back to try more from the menu. read more

The restaurant is fairly new and is very spacious and clean with a good ambiance. The service is decent and I really want to like it more than I do. We've come twice now and I've had ok food, nothing to get excited about except their beans and guacamole are very good. Today I got the chicken fajitas and the chicken was flavorless but the vegetables and guacamole made it palatable. My husband has disliked his meal both times today he got chicken with chorizo and he said it was dry and way too spicy. He likes spicy food but today it wasn't palatable. We let the waitress know when she asked and her response was that it definitely is hot but she didn't offer to get an alternate menu item. She was nice but pretty clueless on customer service. Overall it's a decent restaurant with decent food but it's nothing to get excited about. read more

Food was amazing. Super huge portions at least for me, but I don't eat much. My server was friendly, kind, and very attentive, even though I was rudely on the phone. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It looks like a fun place to eat, but I was there in the middle of the day when there was not many people around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I am well intended to go there again and again. read more

waited 1 hour and 15 minutes for our food. Patrons that came in way after us got their food a lot faster. The Manager was not a big help was making excuses, restaurant to busy, steak was taking longer to cook etc. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place was half occupied.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I believe he was afraid to give a discount. Will not be going back read more

Absolutely delicious $$ $5 a taco but fresh and delicious with lots of love and really fresh

The food here was delicious! I had the Cabo Burrito and my husband had the chimichangas with shredded beef. The service was very good, the chips and salsa were brought out a few minutes after we sat down. The sever was patient while we decided what we wanted. The food was brought out hot. We have been back one other time. read more

I have eaten here many times and I highly recommend it. The service is great, the food is wonderful. I usually get the lunch steak fajitas. They have the best guacamole I have ever had. I have learned to like it since eating theirs. Our table has also ordered the speedy Gonzalez and beef chimichanga, all very good. The place is very clean and has a nice atmosphere. Try it, I'm sure you like it. read more

This is a standard mexican restaurant. It is still new so it is very clean and bright. The service is friendly and attentive. The house margarita uses Topaz tequila and is a premade punch. (not made to order) Not a complaint, just general information. The food is good. Takes a couple extra minutes to cook, not sure if that is a staffing issue but the food does not come quick after ordering. I had the platillo del mar, fish and shrimp. The fish (fried tilapia) was hot and crispy. The shrimp was grilled and had a nice crust. I will be back. read more

El Cabo Restaurant - Platillo Del Mar - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Horrible service, [[HIGHLIGHT]]loud annoying live music[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Never tasted the food but after 2 tables around us got their food when we were there before them, we won't be back! read more

Came here for dinner and my experience got worse and worse while I sat there. Our waitress kept coming and pressuring us to order even though we were the only table in her section at 5 pm on a Sunday. We got chips and salsa with queso and guacamole, which there was hair in the salsa. After we ordered, another waitress came over and started to clear our chips and salsa we were done with and took all our unopened silverware off the table thinking we were done being served. We got the Molcajete fajitas which tasted alright but was super disappointed since they are more expensive than the other fajitas and after watching others around me get delivered the regular ones they had way more food that looked better. This dish is a cool way to serve but my fajitas were like a soup that I couldn't even dish onto my plate. Had barely any peppers in the dish and the few I found were basically raw and not cooked like a fajita pepper. After I finished the waitress gave me a box then I waited 10 minutes for anyone to come back and give me a check, which I had to walk over to her while she was ringing up another check just to hopefully get it handled. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place wasn't very busy either so I don't know why service was so slow.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]way too many good Mexican restaurants in the area to consider coming back here read more

El Cabo Restaurant - Molcajete fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Well we had a chance to try a new Mexican restaurant near the house prices were not bad we tryed the tacos overall not bad bud needs some additional seasoning tortillas were fresh and homemade Salsa was a little watery and looks like the restaurant was still under renovation with no liquor at the time we stopped by. Servers were attentive will try again on the future. read more

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