I've been coming to JJ's ever since I moved to Orlando. I actually heard about them from a client that asked me to use their catering service. Their customer service is fantastic, Daniela is always available to take my catering orders. Most importantly their food is consistently good... good quality, well packaged, tastes fantastic... and my customers are always asking for JJ's catering whenever I bring lunch to their office... read more

We drove all the way from Mount Dora. Our first time here. No regrets!!! Each of our bowls were amazing!!! We will definitely make the ride again. Thank you. You have a sweet place here. Great food! read more

A complete hidden gem of a place. Have you ever thought "I love both Mediterranean food AND mexican food, and don't want to have to choose?", well this is the spot for you. Bowls and wraps, customized to your liking with a ton if delicious meats, veggies, and unique toppings like grilled eggplant or tabouleh. Their sauces are flavorful, homemade, and fresh. Great spot for either a healthy bowl or an indulgent wrap. read more

First time here, and the customer service was very welcoming and friendly. As for the food, I was very surprised that the food was very good. I would recommend this place. I will definitely be back. read more

Probably the place I get takeout from most often. The ingredients are fresh, clean and have great flavor. I've done just about every bowl combo you could think of and have yet to get one that doesn't work together. My favorite is the lentil rice with pork, black beans, plantains, the roasted veggies, corn, tabouleh, pico, lettuce, and a combo all the sauces. Sounds like a crazy combo of flavors, but I'm telling you... it's delicious. I love to support small business, so next time you get a craving for that national chain that rhymes with "tipotle", give JJ's a try instead. I'd say they're far superior. ;) read more

Let me start by saying I'm mad at myself for not going to JJ's sooner. It's the type of set up where you order at the counter and take it to your seat. There are tables inside and a few outside, it's not a large place but big enough for a group of 8 or so to come in unannounced. I went with a bowl with jasmine rice, beef and plantains. The seasoning on the meat was awesome as was the rice. I've made jasmine rice many times but my jasmine rice never tastes that good! I also got an arepa which was so good! It was a good size and full of yummy cheese! Service was friendly and quick and they checked on us several times once we sat down. In addition to what I got they also have other options such as burritos, quesadillas, tabbouleh and hummus so it offers a variety for all different types of tastebuds. I almost forgot! The pico de gallo! Normally my thoughts on pico is it's pico, nothing special BUT this pico was seasoned so well I was eating it by itself! Definitely make sure you get some! If you are looking for a place thats original with some less common menu items check out JJ's! read more

JJ's Fresh - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Omg this was so good. My family and I felt bad because we came an hour before they closed and they had to make new and fresh arepas. But we weren't disappointed at all. It was so cheap considering how much meat and food they give you. If I lived here I would go here at least once a week. If you've never tried an arepa like me, you won't me disappointed read more

DELICIOUS! IM GOING BACK DESPITE BEING FULL! I can eat it later! This is my kind of place. The food is perfect. It's filling yet light. Fresh and diverse flavors. TBH, I was unsure of this middle eastern/Hispanic fusion hole in the wall but I couldn't be more wrong. I got the rice bowl with lentils, grilled veggies (marinated eggplant and zucchini), and chicken, topped with tabouleh and some of the best tzatziki sauce. I always post pictures and it looked so good, I devoured my plate without a thought of taking a picture. The location is not the best. Not trendy. But the store itself is wonderful. Good atmosphere and a wonderful staff. Without a doubt I will be returning and I'm going to explore the menu a little more. read more

JJ's Fresh - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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A last minute meal decision turned into a place that'll be a repeat adventure. We headed here after a quick search of food close by the area. When you walk in you'll see the setup is much like a Chipotle or Subway, where the food is lined up and you walk down the row picking what you'd like. First choice is the type of meal you want: rice bowl, burrito, etc. Next up is the meat, or none! Then toppings like salsa, cheese, lettuce. The guacamole is a little extra, but totally worth it! Chips and drinks are at the end, along with the register for payment. It's a smaller location, so there are limited seats, but everything is clean and inviting. Overall: A Fresh. Fast. Tasty. Get lentil rice. Get the guacamole. Enjoy! read more

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5 Stars for an inventive concept, fabulous service, and food that makes you want to go back an embarrassing amount of times in one week. I had found JJ's on Yelp and bookmarked it when I saw the categories- Mexican & Lebanese. Huh?!? It turns out it's a lot like Chipotle in that you order at a counter and pick your protein, rice, toppings, etc. I opted for the burrito bowl with Lebanese rice, pulled pork (came highly recommended), lentils (instead of the traditional black beans), tabbouleh, and grilled onions & peppers. I loved talking to the staff and hearing about how the owner got introduced to Mediterranean food by a childhood friend and incorporated it into her Venezuelan cuisine. Their tabbouleh is a great example of a melding of two cuisines to make for a special, perfectly balanced blend. It is different from your typical tabbouleh in that it has much more moisture (more olive oil) and they use limes instead of lemons. All of this makes it reminiscent of the texture of a chimi churi. I noticed that they also sell beer and wine and see many nights in my future eating there and enjoying a beverage with my bowl. By future I mean very near future since my fella keeps bugging me to go back with him for more. I don't even mind! read more

JJ's Fresh - Bowl with pulled pork, tabbouleh, and tzaziki sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Ok someone told me to give this place another try and I am so glad I did. I basically got the same thing as last time but it was MUCH better- seemed fresh and was very tasty. Will definitely go again. read more

JJ's Fresh - Sweet potato bowl with tofu and veggies. - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I just went back to JJ's for my 2nd time and boy am I glad that I did. This restaurant is a "chipotle-style" build-it-yourself fusion between Mexican and Mediterranean (two of my favorite types of food). On my first trip I was simply overwhelmed by the selection of ingredients I could add to my burrito, wrap, salad, or bowl- so I made the amateur mistake of randomly throwing items into a bowl. While the flavors were all great, it didn't "work" like I knew it could. This trip I went back with a purpose. I decided to split my bowl into 2 halves (allowing me to still try 2 different flavors) and made one half Mexican (rice and beans as a base with sour cream on top) and the other half Mediterranean (tabouli base with tzatziki on top). This essentially gave me 2 meals to try, and they were both great! The guacamole was excellent as well! I was fortunate to meet JJ on this visit, and his customer service goes a long way. He truly cares about his customers and their feedback, and for this reason alone I would come back. I highly recommend you give this place a shot. If you're unsure, play it safe your first trip and explore outward from there- or ask JJ for recommendations and he can help you build a masterpiece! read more

JJ's Fresh - Half tabouli base, half Mexican rice - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

My new favorite spot close to home! So I recently moved to the neighborhood, and while cleaning and unpacking I needed something quick and tasty, so of course I had to see what Yelp suggested. I'm so glad it took me to JJ's. I know the idea of a Mexican-Lebanese place sounds odd at first, but it works oh so well. The setup is very similar to Chipotle as you go and select a burrito/wrap/bowl and fill it up, but having the option to mix it up with lentils, tzaziki, and the like brings it up several notches. Also, I've never been a big fan of corn chips, so having fresh pita chips is a big plus. In all, it's fast food but super fresh, with huge portions and affordable prices. Also, I'm not one to judge the appearance of a place if the food is good, but I know other people are. JJ's is in a strip mall by Winn Dixie, but when you go in you can see they put effort and thought in decorating, it has a very modern atmosphere, mixing touches of reclaimed wood and metal, and did I mention the restroom is an adorable shade of avocado green? Speaking of avocado, try the guacamole, it's awesome. read more

JJ's Fresh - Pita sandwich, so delish - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Tip - check in and Yelpers get 10% off!! JJ's Grille is a great addition to the Orlando community. It's a little bit Chipotle meets Mediterranean. I have been to JJ's a few times and every time I get something different, there are so many ways to mix it up. Their rice bowls are the way to go. I love the lentil rice. I have had their chicken, pork and steak. Their pulled pork is loaded with flavor, I highly recommend it. The J-Bouli sauce... my mouth is currently watering just thinking about it. It's so different yet so delicious. If you like a little spice make sure to ask for a side of their hotsauce, it's pretty tasty. They also have a few options of beer and wine available which is always a nice plus. Their domestic beers are pretty reasonable at $3.45 each. If you are looking for a quick eat whether its sit-in or takeout, give JJ's Grille a try. My suggestion, grab your food to go and head over to Ocean Sun Brewing for a local beer. read more

JJ's Fresh - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

JJ's is easily my favorite quick meal! So much food for a decent price! On my first visit, a friendly guy greeted us asked if we first timers. He quickly went over the Mexican Mediterranean styled menu and explained the overall concept and gave some suggestions on what to choose. I never would have thought of mixing these two food types but it was delicious. I went for the Mid-East Bowl with the lentil rice. I definitely recommend getting the pulled pork! It was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I chose to top it with the black beans, veggies, pico de gallo, feta, sour cream, tzatziki, and chimmichurri! You can even get a bottle of their homemade chimmichurri to take home! We got some pita chips which we were pretty crunchy. I don't know if it was a bad batch, but they didn't ruin the main meal :) The guacamole is also super delicious - definitely recommend it as a side! Head on over to JJ's! You won't be disappointed. read more

JJ's Fresh - Mid-East Bowl. So much food! - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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JJ's is my favorite locally-owned fast casual restaurant in Orlando, hands-down. The quality of ingredients and friendliness of staff keep me coming back for more. I typically order the rice bowl with steak, guacamole, black beans, pico and lettuce, but have also tried the lentils, tabouli, feta and other toppings for a very unique Mexican-Mediterranean blend you really can't get anywhere else. Everything tastes so fresh, and the steak is just....OMG. There is indoor and outdoor seating, and beer and wines for sale! They also make their own pita chips. I love seeing local businesses like this thrive in a very competitive market like fast casual. If you like Mexican and/or Mediterranean, you must try this place out! Hopefully they will open another location soon! Enjoy! :-) read more

JJ's Fresh - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Food is decent but the proportion is much too small, especially given the price was higher than comparable restaurants in the area with larger portions. I feel like I was given a kids meal for $10. I am eating somewhere else after because I am still hungry. Tofu was creative and goes great with the plantains, but weird with everything else. I would eat the tofu and plantains as a dessert. The black beans and steak were very salty. It seemed like the steak was flavored with salt, red Chilli pepper, tomato, and onion, which has good potential for a stew but I didn't like it on my bowl. The infused strawberry cucumber water was a bit sour like the ingredients weren't quite right and tasted like Florida tap water. read more

JJ's Fresh - Tofu bowl, side of steak, infused water - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

*Sigh* Where do I begin? I really wanted to love this place. Based on my experience I can't recommend this place. The Good: the pork has good flavor. It goes well top of lentil rice with chimichurri on the side. The Bad: The homemade tortilla chips are awful. They have zero flavor. Same goes for the queso dip. It doesn't taste cheesy, it's not smooth, and it has a curdled appearance and mouthfeel. Pass on both. Trust me. My ordering process had a few unwelcome surprises. I ordered a regular side of queso and they charged me for and gave me a large. I didn't realize it until I saw my receipt afterwards. I was unaware there was a large size. I wouldn't have minded the extra cost so much if it was any good. I also ordered a Redd's Ale. Redd's is a domestic beer, but I was charged the import price. I brought it to the attention of a manager. He said they charge more because Redd's is a pricier beer. If that's the case, they need to inform their customers as they order. Either that or post individual prices for each beer. The whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth (no pun intended). I doubt I'll be back. read more

JJ's Fresh - Pork over lentil rice - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I refuse to compare JJ's to Chipotle. Reason? It's super simple, the season, quality of food was amazing. It was my first time and the staff members were amazing in explaining the different options you can choose from. I had the lentil rice with black beans and lentils, all the veggies, cheese, their homemade spice/hot sauce. It was warm, tasteful, large quantity (another reason why i wouldn't compare it) It was super delicious. Thinking about grabbing lunch from there today. read more

This is a Mexican Lebanese eatery. No that is not a typo. It's "line" based options make it easy to choose your items. Today was my first visit to this neighborhood location that I've heard nothing but good things about. Out of the options of burritos, bowls, salad & pita's I chose a Mex Bowl with corn cilantro rice, salsa, black beans, feta, quac, hummus & Tziki. This was a delicious combo that made my taste buds very happy. The Tziki is very good. The hummus had an olive oil flavor that took over & the guac was not spiced over. I also got the chips & queso for my kids. I liked both but my kids didn't like the queso. I'm thinking they are used to overly processed stuff to appreciate good quality. Check them out in IG & FB. Discount when you check in on Yelp. I won't hesitate coming back. Support local establishments read more

JJ's Fresh - Mex Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Cheap quality, bland scenery, minimal effort from staff. I will not be returning! It's hard to find positivity after summing up the one experience read more

Bad, very bad. They take orders and serve the food without any protection; they don't use masks, sontheir saliva its all iver the place. Its not a safe place to eat, and they don't care. Everyone has an individual commitment, they can bring their own masks eveif the company doesn't provide them. read more

A little bit of Tex mex a lil bit of Mediterranean this place is great! I go here quite often and something about the freshness and quality of ingredients always brings me back for more. I always go for their rice bowl in which you can customize however you want.. I prefer the lentil rice and veggies which is my go to. I might even say that I actually prefer this place over chipotle! Plus the owner is such a nice guy. You must check this place out! read more

JJ's Fresh - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

First time in this place. This place is a better version of chipotle. The flavors are much better. Ordered the mid-east bowl and it was good. I couldn't decide which one to pick when given a choice, so I opted for half of all the choices. Place is not packed and very short line, fast service and clean place. Price was right on. read more

5 stars for a great customer service, great food, good value and quickness. Stopped by since we were near by. This place is like an improved Chipotle with a way shorter line and wait, greater options and amazing flavors from Latin and Middle East cuisines. I got the Middle-East Bowl with lentil rice, lentil, sautéed veggies, pork, tabbouleh salad, feta cheese, guac and hummus. All under $10 with preparation under 5 min! If I lived closer I would come to JJs more often. read more

JJ's Fresh - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I think I just don't know how to order from this restaurant, but the one time I've had it all the foods tasted super weird together. The service wasn't great either, I accidentally walked in once before they opened (the door was open idk) and they were pretty mean about it even though it was an honest mistake. Definitely left a bad taste in my mouth both literally and figuratively. I couldn't really recommend this place based off my own experience, but like I said earlier I think it's possible that I just have no clue how these foods are supposed to go together. read more

Fusion is the name of the game! They have two distinct flavors that you can mix and match - Mexican and Mediterranean. You can make a bowl with three different types of rice, one being Mujaddara (rice & lentils) which I love. Honestly that is a meal in itself, but alas!! you can add toppings. As I mentioned before they are Mexican or Mediterranean (guac, hummus... you get the idea). This place is great for anyone and everyone as they have your meat options and vegetarian options, and especially when you can't decide what you are in the mood for. Here they have it all :) Great for a quick take home or eat in dinner. read more

This is my third visit here and I am writing my review based on all three visits. I would have to say I'm a little disappointed, Not necessarily in the food but in the up charges that they get you with. I was asked to sample something and asked if I wanted to add it to my bowl I said yes and then unknowingly this was a two dollar up charge for the new item, sweet potatoes. Additionally I went in and ordered a side of beans only, and she charge me for a full kids meal that was five dollars-- for some beans for my two-year-old. I do enjoy their pork and the sweetness of the beans, but I don't enjoy a high price tag and the tiny portions. I asked for a little bit more beans on my bowl and the person shook their head and laughed while they added a tiny bit more. I by no means was being rude I just wanted a smidge more. The place is very clean very well-kept but due to a lack of information when ordering on what cost extra, I will not be back. I've tried three separate occasions and continually get charged well over what the listed price was on the board without being told that they were up charges for items. You should really assume as an owner that everyone coming in the door has not been there before and should be informed of these things, if you're not going to list it out on the glass in front of the items. I hope this review helps someone else make a good decision or clarify before they order, and end up with a $13+ bowl that was listed at $8and some change. read more

I love JJ's, it's always so fresh. I usually get the bowl which comes with white or brown rice, your choice of meats, and various toppings, ie-cheese, salsa, sautéed corn, or peppers, and sour cream. I can especially rave about the guacamole, it's just the right zesty flavor and is perfect on the side of the bowl. I also highly recommend their chipotle sauce to drizzle over the top- you can't go wrong. read more

Make a fresh bowl with the toppings of your choice. Good (mostly healthy) food. LOTS of meat choices and lots of toppings. Would be a little better if they had more fresh/crisp vegetable toppings, but still great food. read more

Came in to grab a quick lunch for the first time and it was delicious! A similar concept to chipotle but even more FLAVOR (and who doesn't love flavor??). I was debating between 2 bases so I was super excited to hear that I could do half of each! (Some places are sticklers about that). Overall I enjoyed my meal but for some reason it did not leave a lasting impression, so because of the distance as well, I probably won't be back again. I do think it's worth to try though! read more

JJ's Fresh - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Always fresh and my husbands favorite.. very good local business and community partner! just wish they would go back to some of the original recipes~ at least for the chicken. Change is so hard for me! read more

I was expecting a sit-down/eat-in restaurant, but I wasn't disappointed. It's chipotle style except the food is cooked on site and fresh. I had the Summer-Bod bowl and upgraded to steak, I was very happy with the meat serving size and only paid $10. Worth checking out for a quick lunch. read more

The winter park JJ's was sooo good until they shut down... My experience with this place was not great. I was excited to eat my food until I came across a weird squishy unknown piece of food in my bowl that set my mouth on FIRE. I was almost on the verge of puking to be honest. I only asked for the chimichurri and the spicy Mexican rice which should have been the only the "spiciest" thing in my bowl. I was very let down... read more

JJ's Fresh - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This place is such a great neighborhood find. I am just sorry that it took me this long to go in and try it. Everything is so freshly prepared and the staff is super friendly! I had the lentil rice bowl with pork and the food was just so full of flavor. My friend had a chicken burrito and it was huge and delicious! I will definitely be coming back and telling others all about JJ's. read more

Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures because I was to hungry but I got a bowl with white rice, half grilled chicken and pulled chicken, lentils,onions and peppers and guacamole. I also got honey chipotle sauce which was really good as well. I would recommend this place to anyone tired of chipotle lol read more

JJ's Fresh - Infused water - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

JJ's concept is a lot like Chipotle but tastes a million times better! I was blown away by the first bite! Best of all, it's cheaper than Chipotle. It's Mexican style food mixed in with some amazing Indian flavors. As I said, the concept is similar to Chipotle: choose your style (burrito, pita, bowl etc) then you choose your meat and then load it up with their selection of Indian style veggies and rice. I ordered a bowl with their pork. The meat alone is worth trying and the Indian flavors really took my taste buds to the next level. There's plenty to eat in one order so come hungry. Best of all, most orders will cost you less than $10. I will definitely come back to try out some other variety of food they have to offer. read more

JJ's Fresh - Pork bowl - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Delicious and fresh-tasting. I get their agave tofu and customize my bowl with a variety of veggies and toppings. They'll serve chips and dips, some light desserts and drinks. Awesome eatery. read more

great food. Always fresh, and the flavors are on point! The sauces are also great and food is affordable. I've had it several times and it always hits the spot. If you enjoy flavorful food then come here read more

Think of a chipotle with way more options and fresher food. The sweet potato and plantains were delish. The steak was yummy and not to mention the lentils. Yum yum yum. Delish! read more