Mi Cabana is ALWAYS the first place I eat dinner when I visit Jacksonville. The food is outstanding and I always ask for Violeta, she is Awesome! I had the Burrito supreme for the first time but definitely not the last. It was incredible! read more

Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

I liked the atmosphere inside of the restaurant. The taco salad was pretty good. Crispy taco and flesh salad inside. I want to eat it again. read more

Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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The staff is always wonderful. The food is amazing. Love all the choices on the menu. The fajitas are always on point and the churro are tasty. My kids love the fried ice cream. read more

Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

BUSY on a friday evening... but the food was good. good chips & salsa. Our waitress was very attentive. We had tacos & the arroz con pollo. And a kids meal quesadilla/enchilada. All were good. The arroz con pollo is good & comes with what seemed to be homemade tortillas & also a yummy guacamole salad thing. I'm sure we'll go back again! read more

Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Me and a group of friends went here on a Friday night around six which seemed like the right time because soon after the restaurant filled up. We had a large party and didn't reserve a table before hand but they still accommodated us thankfully but if you have a party of more than 6 be sure too call ahead. The service was quick and friendly always making sure we had chips and salsa at the table and our food arrived quickly as well. I had a green burrito with lettuce and sour cream on the side. I also asked for a scoop of guacamole later on and wasn't charged. Food was great and some pretty good Mexican Cuisine from what I've had. I haven't been to any other Jacksonville Mexican locations yet but this one seems pretty solid. read more

Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

This was my favorite location and today was the first time I've been back to Jacksonville since I moved last year so I definitely made sure I made time to stop by. The food was great and the bartender was wonderful. I was enjoying my La Maria when I noticed a cockroach crawling along the back of the bar back. The bartender wasn't there at the moment so I couldn't tell her. Then, I saw a woman from a family sitting beside me at a table near the bar smoosh another roach crawling along the bar towards me with a napkin. It was time to go. I paid, tipped the bartender and left. I pray none were whipped up in my food or crawled on the fruit in my drinks. . The owners need to have an exterminator come thru there before they are shut down. I'm sure they are aware that they have roaches read more

Didn't get what ordered or paid for was very unpleased with service tonight had to order take out order Twice.. will not be returning

Wow, this place was awesome, the salsa was amazing and so was the food, had a margarita and it was one of the best I've ever had.. what a great find, I would 100% recommend this restaurant! Will most definitely be coming back again and again.. service was outstanding as well. read more

Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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One of my favorite Mexican restaurants! Super friendly staff every time I go in. I stay at the Fairfield across the street regularly and will always make the walk to get some of their amazing chicken and chorizo tacos with the spicy pickled onions, so freaking good! read more

I wish they would let you pick more than one option of the tacos. I wanted to try a new meat but the waitress stated I only could pick three tacos of the same meat. I said well can I order that specific taco individually and she said no. read more

Have been here more than once and the food is good. The service is ok. The kitchen sucks. Food always seems to take forever to come out. Just ordered take out so hopefully could mitigate the wait. Showed up when the order was supposed to be ready. Have been sent back to my car TWICE and still have no food going on 20 minutes past when the order was said to be ready. Go to another store in this chain if you don't like waiting forever. read more

Giving this one star because of the following Pros : chips and salsa were decent Cons : Food is terrible, this is not authentic at all. The rice was day old and had a horrible texture. Their queso was terrible, probably out of a can. My quesadilla had almost no filler at all. There was a waiter cussing in Spanish. All the ingredients were low quality. The owner should sell the business. One star review, I'll never go back. read more

Met a friend here for lunch today and I had never been. The parking lot was so full I had to park in a ditch. We were seated quickly even though it was during the lunch hour rush. Our waiter was very pleasant. The food came out quickly. And it was delicious. Portions were huge and the cost was low. read more

A good spot for cheap drinks and weekday specials. I had three strawberry margaritas, taco salad, and fried ice cream all for $23.00. The food is decent, nothing to write home about. The margaritas were really good. Overall a good experience and I would go again if I was in the area. read more

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Okay I deff love the food here. I've tried half the menu so far have been here a handful of times. Never let down . Always good food , staff is nice . The music is nice the drinks are nice Nd the pricing is good too. Deff a good mex place. read more

Very ok. No more no less. Food doesn't taste authentic, salsa tastes like tomato paste. Room for improvement.

Every time I go here it's a great experience! One time I went with my boyfriend and I decided to have a margarita (it was a special Day of the Dead one and it was delicious) and let me tell you...WELL worth my $7 for the size of the drink, and the amount of alcohol the bartender put in it. By the time we had finished our very generously-portioned and truly amazing Mexican food and were back in the car, I was laid back in the passenger seat trying to take a drunken nap because of ONE medium marg! The story still makes me laugh but the best part is that the whole experience at Mi Cabana was just flawless, and it is every time I go, large party or small! They are friendly, the food is mouthwatering, and there are memories to be made! read more

My husband and I went to this restaurant since we love Mexican and we were highly disappointed. The food was okay, but definitely better Mexican in the area. Our server, Mary, was not very helpful. We got seated quite fast, which was nice but then another server had to get our drinks because our waitress was no where to be found. We then placed our order and asked for cheese dip after waiting for over 10 minutes. We got our food fast but never received our cheese dip, my husband asked for it again, she finally brought it out but then spilled it on the table. We never got refills on our drinks, despite being out of them since the beginning of our meals. We waited over 10 minutes for the check, when we finally received it, we gave her the card right away and she put it in her smock, I've never seen any other waitress do that so it was very odd to me. But I definitely don't recommend this place. Update: I have celiac's disease, which I let the waitress know, and I ended up having one of the most severe celiac reactions I have had yet. My husband also got sick and we spent most of the night in the bathroom. read more

We had a great time! The staff were amazing. We were seated next to a table of 16! I thought the worst, but our waiter had our food out fast and kept checking on us. The food was very good. We started with an appetizer and the chips and salsa. Then our main course came out shortly after placing our order. The margaritas are soooo good. My friend had the mango and said it was a bit sweet, I had the regular. Def highly recommend, we will be back. Thank you! read more

Nice selection of Mexican dishes but we're from So Cal so it's hard to get a 5 out of us!

For Tex-Mex it's really good. My wife loves this place cause of the runny queso and I think the chicken and chorizo is really good. Plus the fajitas are very plentiful and delicious. Now that there are a few more Mexican joints in town, the wait times here are not as crazy anymore which is nice. read more

Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Beef Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Fantastic service. They were prompt, friendly, and helpful. The food was delicious. I recommend the tacos al pastor. We will be back next time we are in Jacksonville. read more

I am a driver for grub hub. I recently delivered an order to an elderly woman who is disabled with MS. I handed the food off to her and as we were chatting on her porch she dropped it. She said don't worry about it and I still felt awful. I drove back with the intention of just reordering it and paying for it. I told the restaurant about it and they refused to accept my payment. That is what customer service and community is about. Great job Mi Cabana. The customer was so appreciative and so am I. Robert K. read more

The reason why I gave two stars is because 2 stars means "Meh. I've experienced better", and this is exactly how I feel about this place. The reason why I tried this place is because many people have told me it's authentic, and the food is comparable to California. I did not find that to be true at all. I ordered a Horchata, with the 3 item dinner containing a chile relleno, soft taco and beef enchilada. I was very disappointed to find that the chile relleno was stuffed with ground beef and not cheese, it wasn't even good quality ground beef. Next, lets talk about how disappointed I was when my taco came in a flour tortilla. At this point, I am giving up all hope of anything being authentic in this place, and I go to taste my enchilada; the sauce was mediocre at best. Maybe something similar to katsup and again, stuffed with ground beef. The salsa was terrible, it tasted like it came from a jar and it wasn't spicy at all. The food, for what it is, americanized "Mexican" was just ok. For $12, I guess I can live with the fact that it didn't live up to my expectations. If you moved to Jacksonville hoping to find authentic Mexican food, even something comparable to what you had when you once lived in San Diego or other SoCal location, keep on looking. This is not that place. You will not find authentic cuisine at this place. The search for real Mexican food will continue... read more

I'm biased because I live in San Diego where I literally get the best Mexican food in the United States. However, I ordered the Ceviche Tostada and everything was fresh and good. I just wasn't used to the flavors I typically get. No one in the group had any complaints and the staff was friendly and accommodating. Everything was decent and its a nice place to grab lunch or dinner! read more

Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ceviche tostada - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

We have been stopping here for nearly two years with our son when be returns from deploments. It's his favorite restaurant. It has become a ritual everytime we come here to eat. The food is great and the service is outstanding. The Margaritas are large but not overly strong. All food is reasonably priced, and the portions are a good size. read more

Great food great atmosphere, solid service that checks in but not too much. Great place to have some good Mexican food. Music isn't too loud. Coming back for sure. read more

Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Mi Cabana seems to be one of the better options in Jax. Mi Cabana, at 1153 Western Blvd in Jacksonville, http://micabanarestaurant.com, suffers from a dreadfully cliched decor, but the food is reliably good. The salsa is fresh and flavorful, if not exactly hot. The chile relleno dish that my husband favors has been good on two separate visits. I have eaten the lengua in salsa verde, the enchilada combo and the number 2 burrito combo meal and enjoyed each one. The food is freshly prepared, generously portioned and very reasonably priced. Service is friendly and efficient. If "family friendly" is important to you, this place is. If you are looking for a quiet place for a romantic meal, look elsewhere. read more

This place really brings me back to the amazing SoCal authentic Mexican restaurants!!!!! The servers are always so nice, and they ALWAYS get my order PERFECT. The Horchata here is super yummm, and I just love the fresh chips served right out of the oven or wherever the hell they come from. Salsa is nice and fresh Chicken chimichangas here are the bestest bestest!!!!! Priced perfectly, you really get your money's worth, and some. They really take care of you here! If you love REAL and AUTHENTIC, you gotta stop in here. Looooooove read more

This restaurant refuses to honor valid gift cards with outstanding balances. We have multiple gift cards that indicated they are for Mi Cabana, Jacksonville, NC. The gift cards can have their balances checked online. All gift cards have a valid balance. The gift cards have no expiration date on them. We originally attempted to use them at the other Jacksonville, NC location. They told us they could not take them due to "their system." We were specifically told we could only use them at Mi Cabana #1 on Western Blvd. That was frustrating enough. So, we attempt to use them on a different night at the "correct" location and are told they don't take those gift cards anymore. How can you decline a gift card with your name on it, your location, and that you can see has a valid balance? This isn't some misplaced rant because our tacos didn't have enough cheese on them or margaritas didn't have enough salt... this establishment is selling gift cards that they refuse to honor! read more

Dude the exit sliding door is top tier I highly recommend. Don't even come for the food come for the experience

Good, other than my husband almost choking on several bones in his pork taco. The waitress didn't even get a manager and made light of it, which was pretty annoying. However the food is always good so yes we won't let that stop us as no one in town can cook Mexican food. If it were to happen again the waitstaff should learn how to handle it differently than saying, "the cook said the meat has bones in it" then I have to explain it's not in the menu to pick bones out before eating. She went on and of course I stopped her because she was clueless as to what she was talking about. I'd never seen her before and she was younger. But that's no excuse. I hope to come back and receive what we always have great service and food. read more

When my boyfriend suggested this place I must admit I was skeptical. From the moment we walked in the door the service was helpful & friendly. Being the margarita enthusiast that I am I called upon the true & tried test to tell if a mexican restaurant is worth returning to...yes you guys...I sampled a margarita. When the server brought out our drinks I almost fell over the glass was huge and full of the tasty frozen delicacy! After the initial shock, we munched on chips and some great salsa. I ordered the chicken chimichanga and it was pretty good. Definitely give this place a try if you're in the area. read more

Mi Cabana is a decent option for Mexican food in Jacksonville. I have never had terrible food there, but that isn't to say that I've ever had great food there either. The food is good and a quite cost efficient, but as others have mentioned tends to be a bit bland, especially for pallets that seek spicier meals. The margaritas are huge and tasty and very generously priced as well. Two people can get dinner and drinks for just around $30, which I believe is a steal. The service is great and although there can be a wait during the weekends, it is always brief. Overall, this is a nice change of pace from other restaurants in Jacksonville that seem to rely on steaks and hamburgers to draw in customers. read more

This is by far my favorite restaurant in Jacksonville NC. I always order Arroz con pollo(chicken with rice) and I add onions and bell peppers. This meal is a go to meal. I have NEVER had a bad meal here. Love this place!!!! read more

Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant - My birthday dinner! - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Im Puerto Rican and this is the closest thing to Spanish food in jacksonville that I know of. I really enjoy the food here I had carnitas. Which is pork with yellow rice and beans. I'll be posting a picture up. I also had cheese sticks they give you 8 and are pretty fat lol. The carnitas were very soft and juicy. Needed a little ketchup but it could be the Spanish in me. But those of you that don't eat Spanish food may find it delicious. The waiters and waitresses are nice. oh and they give you large portions of meat I was kind of sad I wanted more rice and beans. They gave me like 1 cooking spoon of rice and 1 and a half of beans and like 3 of meat O.o other than that I enjoyed my time there my bill came out to 23dollars not bad at all for the meal drink and appetizer :) read more

Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Carnitas :) - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

This place helped me get through my divorce! The food is bomb.com! Love it and love the staff always a great experience!!!

So here's a question... what sort of Mexican restaurant puts American cheese on their enchiladas? I was muy disappointed. My friend ordered the tortilla soup and it tasted very similar to egg drop. I think maybe it was the amount of tortillas they use for the broth. The chips and salsa are good, but not fantastic. The service was excellent. One of my dining companions ordered a strawberry margarita that was a big as his head. My guess is he did this so the ladies would help him finish it. He guessed right. If I visit good ol' Camp Lejune again (and I hope I do), I think I'll explore elsewhere read more

Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Their margaritas are HUGE - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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I'm from San Diego, so I'm a little picky about Mexican food and I can say that I really like Mi Cabana. What's just OK - their salsa. It's not bad, but not great either. Service is sometimes great, but sometimes unfriendly. Wish it was consistently great. What I LOVE - Carne Asada Tacos, Carnitas, Enchiladas Verdes, Hot Carnitas in Salsa Verda, Taquitos Mexicanos and their guacamole. Their margaritas are good too. Their prices are very reasonable and the food comes out SUPER fast! Come on Wednesday for $2.50 margaritas! read more

Maybe I went on an off day? Went there with a friend on a weeknight and we were seated the minute we came in. I ordered a plain cheese quesadilla, got a chicken one (our waiter didn't speak much english, so I could understand the confusion). It was ok, but the chicken was very dry and hard, the tortillas were a little overbaked too. The enchiladas that my friend ordered were good, and the service wasn't too bad, but I doubt that I'll go there again. read more