The cafe bom bom is one of my favorite things to order! But you also can't go wrong with the beef empanadas. I've had empanadas in Miami and they don't compare to the ones at Mambo's. The Ropa vieja is always my go to when ordering a large entree. The staff is always so friendly and attentive! read more

Wanted to try somewhere new and love Cuban. Ordered takeout and really enjoyed. Loaf of fresh Cuban bread, for only a few dollars. Empanadas (6)- chicken and beef Cuban sandwich- tender and delicious, a fave Lechon- yummy pork and white rice Food was ready on arrival, super quick. Greeted well and everything came as ordered. Good flavor. Inside had a nice crowd, but not loud if you prefer to eat in. read more

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Mambos Cuban Cafe delivered, literally! We ordered for delivery and everything arrived in great shape, 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. read more

Mambos Cuban Cafe - Cuban Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Excellent service with a smile. Comfortable dining room. The food was flavorful and delicious! Large menu with many options. We enjoyed Chicken and beef empanadas with 2 tasty sauces. Vegetable sandwich with plantains. Chicken sandwich rice and beans. Mango juice and passion fruit juice is perfection. They also have soda and beer. read more

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

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The sandwich and atmosphere was amazing. The service was so so, it was slightly busy but the server paid way more attention to other guests, it was a little inconsistent. Paella was very disappointing. I wasn't expecting amazing but it was basically arroz con pollo with some added seafood. read more

Mambos Cuban Cafe - "Traditional" paella.... It's literally arroz con pollo with some seafood on it. A little disappointed with the Traditional Paella - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I actually discovered Mambo's Cuban Café through social media and originally came in for a coffee and cookie pop-up they were hosting. Even though the pop-up was the initial draw, we decided to sit down in the dining room because the food coming out to other tables looked way too good to ignore. Once we saw plates hitting the tables, it was game over -- we had to try something from the menu. We went with the Cuban sandwich, and it definitely delivered. Pressed perfectly, flavorful, and satisfying without being overly heavy. You can tell it's made with care and tradition. The café itself has a welcoming vibe, and it felt like a great spot to either pop in for coffee or actually sit down and enjoy a meal. I really appreciated being able to experience both the pop-up event and the regular dining side of the café in one visit. Overall, a solid experience and absolutely worth checking out -- especially if you're already in the area or discover it the way I did through social media. I'd definitely come back to explore more of the menu. read more

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Located in Plaza at the end with lots of parking. Tables and booth seating. Lots of choices on menu. In for lunch on Sat. Able to be seated quickly as well as drink orders taken. Food was out quickly and good size portions. Ham Croquettes for App and Fried pork chunks were very good. Hot and tasty! Will be back. read more

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The staff there is very accommodating and helpful. The place is newly remodeled with new furniture and tables.The food has always been great we have been going to them since they were on mayport road many years ago. The owners are always very pleasant I recommend this establishment for Cuban food . read more

Got to eat in the restaurant this time instead of takeout. It was just as delicious and it's a nice, big restaurant. Could accommodate a large party. The only this, our waiter was cold and didn't talk much whenever we said thank you and asked for something. Not sure if there was some miscommunication but after I had addressed it, he got really friendly after I said something. I appreciated that and I wonder if it was just an off day. Overall, we enjoyed our food. My ropa vieja was delicious! read more

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Nice vibe and lots of seating. Our male server was a bit brash with how he spoke with us but we were willing to let it slide and enjoy our meals. We will give it another try because the food was delicious. read more

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RUN TO MAMBOS!!! OMGosh the food was absolutely delicious! I was actually upset that their black beans are better than mine. The restaurant is clean and the service is great and the ambiance is like walking into an authentic restaurant in Havana. We don't live particularly close, but we will most definitely be back! read more

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Mambos in my opinion is probably one of the best Cuban food restaurants and all of the STATE OF FLORIDA. My Cuban heritage is my résumé towards this claim. They have a Cuban deluxe sandwich that is unbeatable by any restaurant in either Miami or Tampa and this one happens to be located right here in Jacksonville. Their menu is fairly extensive and the choices are difficult to make because everything is delicious. read more

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Food abundant , service excellent , ambiance excellent. " Before you go google cuban food lingo" li had cuban sandwich with excellent fries. Wife had fresh cesasar salad. read more

All I can say is wow. Seriously some of the best Cuban food I've ever had . We order this for a DoorDash order for work and was blown away. Had to come visit the very next day and it's seriously so good. The restaurant is a great size for a busy weekend. Service was an A+. Overall ambiance is a fun vibe with Cuban music playing in the background. A new favorite for our family for sure! read more

Mambos Cuban Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

My new go to Cuban meal is vaca Frita after my visit to Mambo's in Jacksonville. We stopped by for lunch based upon a recommendation of a friend. From the outside, it looks somewhat like a fast casual restaurant, but once inside the vibe overtakes you - with authentic Cuban music, mural artwork and the wonderful scents of Cuban food, the energy of the location abounds. As I shared, the vaca Frita was amazing, accompanied by rice and beans and sweet plantains. The rest of the group had picadillo, and pan con bistec y queso (a cheese steak), and all were wonderful. We finished up with a shared order of flan, which was tasty and well prepared. Service from Gisela was efficient and friendly. Pricing averaged about $30 per person all in, which was a reasonable value overall. For a wonderful authentic Cuban meal, you should visit Mambo's. read more

Mambos Cuban Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I decided to go here for lunch today on this rainy Florida day, being that I was in this location. The food here is always good. The service is always good every time I come here. I managed to find a parking spot upon arriving. Today I decided to order their Cuban sandwich. The sandwich was very good and toasted as well, and a generous portion size as well. I will return here again. read more

Mambos Cuban Cafe - Cuban Sandwich, fries - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

My mother in law had someone suggest this restaurant to her so we decided to give it a try for lunch today. It was a very good decision. The wall decor and music were fabulous. The menu offers plenty of appetizers, sandwiches, wraps and entrees. I opted for the Piccadillo. It came with rice and beans and plantains. Everything tasted great. My husband had Vaca Frita. He loved his dish. My mother in law had the steak sandwich. She also loved her lunch. We ended it with the flan, which was also delicious. Service was quick and friendly. read more

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Have been here on three occasions while visiting the area and the food is AMAZING!! The ropa vieja, black beans with white rice and pollo al ajillo I highly recommend!!! And don't pass up café bonbon (not on the menu but it's a Cuban coffee) and flan for dessert! Legit chef's kiss! Our server Gisela went above and beyond! Amazing food, good music and great service!! read more

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We had an awesome lunch here! Came here with some family when we were craving good Cuban food. The proximity to the Mayo Clinic is super convenient as well. We started out with some croquetas as an appetizer. These were really yummy, even without the sauce they came with, although the sauce was good too. For our lunch entrées, my brother and I took the waitress's recommendations. I got the croqueta preparada sandwich, which is a Cuban sandwich with croquetas in it too. I really enjoyed it, and the portion was very generous. I could've finished it if I was extra hungry, but the sandwich really could feed two people. I got yuca on the side, and I thought it was a little dry, but still good. My brother got the pollo de oro. It was really tasty, but the chicken portion was a little skimpy, especially compared to the portions of the sides they gave, and the portions of the sandwiches. The staff is exceptional. They had great recommendations, were very accommodating, and you can tell they have each others' backs. The locale is super cute with cool Cuban decor and old pictures of the staff. Definitely check it out! read more

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Everything was delicious!!! Cuban Sandwich was out of this world! Fries were crispy! Mango juice was fresh! Empanadas were the best! Not dry at all very juicy! read more

Mambos Cuban Cafe - Empanadas beef - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Delectable Cuban aroma, welcoming service, tasty vibrant food with full servings and good energy read more

Mambos Cuban Cafe - Arroz Con Pollo - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I had the Lechon Asado, and the food was absolutely delicious, seasoned and cooked to perfection. The service was great as well. I was seated as soon as I walked in and given time to order, though I ordered right away. My drink arrived promptly, followed by my food just a few minutes later. The dining area was clean, which made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back! read more

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So delicious. My daughter & i went there yesterday. We're new to the area so we didn't know what was good and we stopped there and had lunch. I had the veggie wrap and she had the grande chicken sandwich. We had each other's and it was so delicious. It was a fun cozy atmosphere. Our server was great, and the owner was there and she was cleaning all the tables and just putting so much love into her restaurant and it was truly felt and noticed. We will definitely be back. read more

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Yummmmmmm. This food is delicious and the service was exceptional. Servers are so sweet.

Coupon issue: I came to the 13770 beach blvd location, ordered $60 in food and was denied this free desert. The manager was not sympathetic at first and just explained that it was for the new location which isn't even open yet. *Update- After seeing this review, the location owner followed up with me to apologize and correct this. The owner invited me back to redeem the free dessert and the manager was talked to about honoring coupons and such. Hopefully this won't be an issue in the future for others now! As far as the food: The food is ready quickly and tastes like reheated chain food especially the rice. All food was pretty salty for my taste but portions are larger than you realize if you don't share the meal. The chicken empanadas are very good but the beef empanadas have a unique sauce in them that I did not like. *update- when talking to the owner, he did mention that his family works with him at the restaurant which I like and suggests it may not be a true "chain" restaurant! read more

Food and service was amazing . Food was absolutely fantastic. "The service was attentive and friendly, and the ambiance was perfect for a cozy evening." read more

Mambos Cuban Cafe - Sancocho Soup (Chicken) - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I loved the family friendly atmosphere. Upon seating the waitress didn't wait long on greeting and asking for my drink order as we were still waiting for additional people. The food was a lot for the price and and definitely fills you up, I had to take some Togo. I will definitely be back for the food and coffee alone !! read more

Mambos Cuban Cafe - Media Noche Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

We consistently enjoy our meals at Mambos. They have delicious authentic Cuban dishes. The staff are friendly and helpful in ordering. read more

Mambos Cuban Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Authentic Cuban food in a beautiful restaurant. Everything we have ever eaten there was superb. Cafe con leche- so yum. The service is impeccable. Whether you speak Spanish or English this place is great! read more

We stopped by for lunch Monday and it was our first trip here in a few years. The spot is casual, table service, decent food and service. My first issue is the booth they seated us in had the most worn seats I had seen ever and it was very uncomfortable as I had on shorts and my legs were scratched. Horrible. The waitress was very nice and quick to get our drinks and food. We started with the cheese bite appetizer and it was barely warm. I ordered black bean soup with rice and bread and the hubby had a Cuban sandwich with fries. The entrees were large and tasty. My soup was piping hot but hubby's sandwich and fries not so much. I had a sangria to drink and it was good. The really worn booth seats need to be addressed. I don't think I would go back until that is done. read more

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Hit/ miss food is inconsistent. Black Beans a main Cuban staple lack flavor. Nice looking restaurant but the food can certainly improve a bit. read more

Ordered Mambo's for delivery and was seriously impressed -- everything arrived hot, even the café con leche! I got the Ham Croquettes (saving those for breakfast ), Lechón Asado, sweet plantains, and Congrí rice. The lechón was incredibly flavorful and tender -- definitely the star of the meal. The only downside was the Congrí rice, which was a little dry. Still, the overall flavor and quality were great. Next time, I'm heading in person -- if delivery was this good, I need the full experience! read more

Mambos Cuban Cafe - Ham Croquettes, Lechón Asado, Sweet Plantains, Congrí rice and Cafe con Leche - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Hungry after church stopped in to eat something lite & came across Cuban Fried Rice. Who does that? This chic & it was amazing. read more

Mambos Cuban Cafe - Cuba Fried Rice - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I can definitely recommend this spot for delicious authentic Cuban food. We went there for a late dinner and we were greeted very warmly and all the food was delicious. Our server Luis was wonderful and very helpful! We ordered the Pechuga de pollo, the Pollo mushroom (loved it!), Ropa Vieja, the Cuban sandwich for the kids, yuca cheese bites appetizer and papa rellenas...all excellent. Then flan and natilla catalana for dessert. The natilla was really good with a crispy crust like creme brulee. We will definitely be back again! read more

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The customer service was beyond a 5. The food was very flavorful and cooked just right. I had the vaca frita with congri and maduros. It is a MUST! read more

Service was good from our waitress. Upon entering an older lady asked how many? I said 4 she quickly then said stand over there please (the far right of the restaurant standing only), sort or cold. She could of said "welcome, please step aside". None of that, Food wasn't top notch. So far, since moving to St. Augustine my go to Cuban spot is Paladar. Here I ordered a Maracuya Juice it was frothy, the yellow rice was overly salty. The bistec con cebollas (steak with onions was bland no flavor. Food was was okay not wow! Bummed I really wanted to like it. read more

Had the Cuban sandwich as I normally do when going to a Cuban restaurant. Got the extra meat on it. However, the sandwich was kind of flat. First, it wasn't pressed. I can attribute that to being double meat, but still a Cuban sandwich should be pressed. That's part of the whole allure to it. Secondly, the pork wasn't very flavorful. All in all, while filling, didn't really inspire the taste buds. read more

Mambos Cuban Cafe - Partially eaten Cuban Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I really appreciate the welcoming atmosphere of this restaurant, but I noticed the Moro/rice was undercooked, and the protein lacked seasoning. I know the team is capable, though, and I'm excited to see them refine these details to stay competitive. I'll be back to see their progress! read more

The service is awesome they welcome you at the door and are attentive. The food is flavorful and delicious. the staff is so attentive. Everything was so delicious. read more