As a truck driver always on the hunt for good eats near truck stops and Walmarts, I spotted this…read morelittle Mexican place from the parking lot and decided to give it a shot. Man, it was one of the best decisions I've made on the road lately! The food came out hot and fresh with that real homemade taste. The tacos were packed with flavor, the rice and beans were on point, and the portions were generous enough to fill up a hungry driver without breaking the bank. I went with the carne asada and it hit the spot perfectly - seasoned just right, not too greasy, and cooked tender. Service was quick and friendly, even when they were busy. The place has that classic hole-in-the-wall vibe (in the best way), nothing fancy but clean and welcoming. It felt like the kind of authentic spot locals would keep coming back to. Only reason it's not 5 stars is the parking can be a little tight for a big rig if you're not careful, and they don't have a ton of truck-friendly seating space. But the food more than makes up for it. If you're rolling through the area and craving real Mexican food, definitely stop in. I'll be back next time I'm in the neighborhood. ¡Muy bueno! -- Carlos, SemiTruckDriver

Very Racist Restaurant I walked in and did not get attended until 30 minutes and they were not busy…read moreat all Other people walked in and they got attended before me and as soon as they sat down

Wow, El Castillo has been here for 8 years, and a friend mentioned them tonight, so I thought I'd…read moregive it a go. WOW!!! Sensation meal, so full of flavor, salsa, salad, beans, & asada.... Sweet staff! Probably the best Mex I've had in Jax... thanks

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.

After having dinner with friends down the road, I slipped into Anejo to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and…read moregrabbed a house margarita and 2 Chimichurri Steak Tacos. The Margarita was STRONG AF. Like I don't know if it wasn't mixed well, or they heavy handed it, but I wasn't mad about it at all. The steak tacos were delicious and very flavorful. I'd get these again and again in heartbeat. Service at the bar was great. Food arrived faster than expected, but I had also got there as their night was winding down. My friends and I were originally going to eat here for Cinco de Mayo, but when I got there at 6:45, I was told it would be a 3.5 hour wait. They had a DJ outside pumping out fast and upbeat music for the party and an outside margarita stand for grab and go drinks. When I arrived back just after 9, I had told them to take us off the list. She informed me that they tried calling me. Nothing came through on my phone, but she did show her call log and sure enough, it showed they called me around 8:20. My friends and I probably would have stayed to eat here originally had we been given a more realistic wait time guesstimate. An hour and a half wait vs 3.5 hours is much more feasible. Oh well. I'm sure I'll be back in the future. I've always enjoyed Anejo.

Great sunset spot! Came in for dinner time just as sun was setting. Beautiful looking over the…read moreplaza. Service was quick and friendly. I got the keto steak taco which was amazing. The steak was delicious and the flavor of the keto cheese shell with the guacamole was delicious pairing with the steak. Also got the Hawaiian taco which had avocado, chicken, shrimp, and pineapple. Over all great time here and will be back again. Anejo is a local fav and has lots of locations in the area

Ate here yesterday, so this is current. We are 75 and 80. So, we know good from bad. We have been…read morehere several times,( so convenient to Mayo), and it has always been a place to return to. (I know...ended with a preposition!) Yet there was a slight tick down, and so I want to tell everyone, this place is exceptional! Our table was quickly and thoroughly cleaned. The service was impeccable, with no request too much. The house margarita is delicious, no need for fancy! There are no words to say how fussy at 75 I am! I do not like to chew meat. No problem with my chicken. Best I ever had, and we go out a lot! The salad ingredients are chopped so nicely that you don't have to wrestle. Husband was happy just after being told he needed another surgery...and , no, he cannot drink! Left there with a fraction of a usual bill, and lots of much better food (and Margarita).

Perfect on seasoned steak and it's a good size. The restaurant has good service I was aknowledge…read moreas soon as I got there.

Nice happy hour specials when you sit at the bar. $6 margaritas and some apps. We had a delicious…read morejalapeño margarita with tahine around the rim. We didn't get the specials and went for menu options, which were delicious and generous portions. My daughter got the tacos Authenticos. You get four tacos, and it was nice because you can mix & match the proteins. I got the enchiladas supreme, and I did two chicken and one cheese. We both had leftovers that we ate over the next day. Waitstaff and bartenders were very helpful and nice.

I went by myself one Thursday evening , it was moderately crowded, mostly families visiting. I had…read morea fabulous time sitting outside at a lounge table picking away at freshly made guacamole and salsa reading a novel. The outdoor decor can handle just a few families, and has space for couples parties under huge fans. I'm a huge fan of this place, I invited a friend about an hour after arriving to share the joy! They ordered a huge beast of a taco salad that was made with a red Doritos bowl. I thoroughly enjoyed the Arepa Bowl, I'd highly recommend that if you are like me and always crave plantains The menu is huge and yes they do have happy hour! And YES! They do have a kids menu with mendicant food on it! And YES! They do have lunch specials. Dream date!

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 visited Taco Way for the first time recently on a Tuesday to check it out. They have two kiosks…read moreat the counter that you order from. The 30% off code - LOVETACOS - is good on the entire menu on Taco Tuesdays. The deal & code are advertised on a window poster you'll notice as you walk up in addition to another poster advertising a great lunch deal available. I ordered the Shrimp Tacos (corn tortillas, lettuce, breaded fried shrimp, chipotle mayo, and cilantro) minus pico & they were great. The shrimp were freshly fried and steaming hot. I had to wait a bit because a large catering order was being finished as I arrived. The manager offered me a free Jarritos and apologized profusely for my wait. I took it as a good sign that their tacos are that popular plus it gave me time to enjoy the gorgeous murals by ARTBYJAE. I visited the Baymeadows location (open until 3am Fri/Sat & 1am Sun-Th) & they now have a second location on Parental Home Rd (open until 1am Fri/Sat & 11pm Sun-Th).

First time here and wanted some tacos. The neon lights on the front of the business are blinding…read moreand a bit much. We walked in and you immediately see the two kiosks to order. The floors were sticky and our shoes stuck to the floor. The women's restroom was out of order. The kiosks seem like a good idea but nobody there to ask questions or to get your drinks. If you can catch one of the two people working as they bring out orders you are lucky. The menus on the kiosks are pretty informative though and tell the ingredients for each item. Kiosk automatically adds 20% tip unless you change it. Considering you don't have any interaction with employees until they bring out your order other tipping options might apply. They cook to order which is nice except you don't get your drinks or your appetizers until it's your turn. There is a comment section to type no tomatoes or special instructions. Mine still came out with tomatoes but they promptly remade it for me. The food is pretty good. No complaints there other than having to remake one of my tacos. The chips and queso was pretty good. Chips were dusted with spices and served hot. We tried 6 different tacos and they were all very good. The tortillas were toasted on the grill which makes a big difference. You can get flour or corn tortillas. The chicken and steak were marinated before grilling and were big cubes and plentiful. The menu has a pretty big variety including a kids menu with chicken and fries. The last comment is their fountain machine for drinks. The coke tasted off. They may need to recalibrate it. Drinks are served in small clear throw away cups and the lids don't fit very well. Refills are hard to get. You have to wait for someone to come out of the back. If these small complaints don't bother you the food is very good.

Cinco de Mayo is our Post-Kickball spot! We moved our game…read moredowntown about 6 months ago after playing in Klutho Park for a couple years. Cinco was right across the street & open. Above all else - they have always been friendly, accommodating and welcome us with good food, cold drinks & tasty chips & salsa! The restaurant is well decorated & the staff is super helpful. Everything I've tried - tacos, burritos, taquitos, enchiladas - have all been delicious. On good authority, ive heard their chicken soup is incredible (and plentiful). When you come to a restaurant with 20 people and you're served promptly, treated courteously and properly fed - you come back again & again - and we do!

We sat at the bar on a Sunday night. It wasn't very busy--lots of margarita options. We ordered the…read moreburrito, relleno, taco combo. The Chile relleno was tasty, chicken taco dry, but the burrito left a lot to be desired- it was beef in tortilla with rojo sauce.