The staff is always kind whenever we have gone here, whether it be through the quick service…read morecounter, or dining in the restaurant. The vibes were lowkey but still lovely on the day we went, there was even a staff member singing karaoke. Food was pretty good! It was my first time trying the monfongo & the appetizer platter & I would be option to trying other items on their menu next time.

I picked up a catering order from here and service was friendly. But I was a little disappointed in…read morethe things I ordered. Pastelilo de guayaba barely had guava in it...it was just empty pastries basically. They were not enjoyable. Empanadas were ok, the taste was fine but honestly not that very impressive. Rellenas de papa were fine as well. Maybe I need to come and sit down for a meal because the catering wasn't super impressive unfortunately.

The food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent! The restaurant was clean and…read moreambiance was very pleasant. The owners were super polite & friendly. I can't wait to go back to try other things on the menu!

This place has so much potential but the service is lacking. We sat and waited forever to get food…read moreand to get checked on. I even got up from the table to sit outside a few times. The food is ok, there is nothing that great about the food here, It tasted a little bland for me. I had the steak, white rice and beans. Their Mondongo is sooooooooooo good though. The establishment is clean with a nice seating area outside. The servers are nice and the music is good.

I came here with a couple of coworkers for lunch. They have a great menu but during lunch they…read moreinstruct the waitresses to limit what people order to what's already prepared. I understand the strategy but that's the only reason I didn't give 5 stars. The food that we ordered was great. Appetizer pork chicharon was crispy and delicious. I had a goat stew with white rice. It was so good I had to look up the recipe and recreate it for my family that weekend.

My family and I had been to this restaurant many times and never had a problem but on Saturday when…read moremy family and I went things took a turn. Our food was not good the rice was hard like it had been in the pot for a while. I ask for a pork crackling and it tasted old. My husband ask for a beef stew and the meat was poor quality more fatty meat than meat and other things we asked for were just not right. The service was horrible no one came around to asked if we needed refills on drinks. My sons food was brought to him cold after everyone in the table had their food for almost 10 minutes. At the end none of us ate and the plates were still there full. The waitress asked how everything was, I explained to her everything that was wrong with the food and service and not even out of curtesy did she mentioned let me asked the owner if a discount can be given or I am sorry for what just happen absolutely nothing, all she said was do you need a to go plate which I replied no why would I take that home. I am the type of person that doesn't like to complain but this time around I just felt like they did not care and they just needed to make that money. We paid $87 dollars for food that stayed in the plates that were brought to us, and I feel that it is poor customer service. For each its own but I will not be going back. when it comes to ambience of the location yes, they do have music and entertainment because there was a man going around the tables asking what song we wanted to request which I found was the only good thing that day in my overall experience.

We will always keep coming back here to try new items from the menu…read more Food tastes like home, like your abuela just made it. Ambiance here is very nice, it feels like im at home. Service is good but very slow. Overal i still give it a 5/5.

Best pork chops in Jacksonville!…read more Finally took my hubby here for date night and he absolutely loved their fried pork chops with yellow rice and beans! Price is so economical I think our two meals including appetizer came out to like $42. My waitress was sweet and attentive!

Love going here with my family and grabbing a bite to eat for dinner or lunch!…read more My son loves their kid menu!

Mambos Cuban Cafe delivered, literally! We ordered for delivery and everything arrived in great…read moreshape, which says a lot about how well the food holds up. The empanadas are an absolute must-try. We went all in and ordered one of each variety, and while they were all solid, the beef empanada was the best IMO. Perfectly seasoned and satisfying. The classic Cuban sandwich also hit the mark a well-made version of a classic. Try it with the plantains, cooked just right! If you're looking for authentic Cuban food in Jacksonville that travels well and doesn't disappoint, Mambos is the move. Whether you dine in or order delivery, it's worth every bite.

Came back when I was in town for work and it's still just as good! The staff is always so friendly…read moreand the food always hits the spot. I got the pabellon arepa and taqueños to go and there was a very short wait (they make the arepas fresh!), but it was so good. I also enjoyed house made mango juice which was very refreshing on a hot summer day. Parking is a bit tight, but there's more parking within walking distance. All in all, a very authentic, local spot.

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.

Everything was delicious. Maybe put a Cuban on the menu?…read moreThe pork was so tender and flavorful. The mofongo was not dry at all! Sangria was perfect. Not to much citrus! I would come back again when in the area.

After my first experience here, i knew i had to come back for a redo!…read more First time around we had mid service with an hour wait time for food. This time around i noticed they had a runner that helped run the food, i was so much happier. Food came out fast, the drinks were great, food was spectacular, i loved the music and the vibes, the ambiance was to die for! I loved it so much more this time around and the food is always good here. We will be back!

Great customer service. Good food and atmosphere. Definitely would recommend to othersread more

I wish so much success to this restaurant! My friend took me here as it's one of his favorite spots…read morein the area. We were the only guests when we arrived. The staff was so friendly and appreciative when hearing that it was my first time visiting. The waitress even brought out a sample of their goat dish. We ended up ordering the oxtail and chicken brown stew. Everything was super delicious and I believe the chef came in and checked on us. Overall ambiance was very cozy with Caribbean decor. Please check them out if you're able to!