One of the most authentic Mexican spots here at the 904 and it is located in Baymeadows at the…read morefront of Rowe's Supermarket. Got the Michelada drink with Modelo Especial and it was made well and of course muy delicioso. Picked the Chorizo and Res combo with beans, rice and veggies and everything was finished. So good! Service was quick and the whole staff is always friendly. Very chill atmosphere so you can take your time and relax here too.

Amazing food! And amazing service! The ambiance and atmosphere is amazing I really enjoy the music…read moreand art on the wall definitely recommend and will be coming again

Food was amazing and the service was outstanding best Hispanic food I've had on the east coast made…read moreme feel right at home from the west coast would come again:)

The food was good and the server was really nice. I went early in the day so it was not very busy…read moreand that made the experience even better for me. I will go back. The flautas and tamales were yummy.

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

Delicious burrito and great service! Also the restaurant is extremely nice on the inside. Don't let…read morethe outside fool you.

The food court. Every mall has one, and no two are the same. It's quick, it's convenient, and it's…read moregood for families and groups because...well...theres something for everybody. I don't go to the mall often, and when I do, I definitely don't make a day of it. I go, I get what I need, then leave. However, no trip to the mall would be complete without a good face stuffing at the food court. Now, there are two types of eateries available. The kind that have everything readily made and situated in trays behind a glass display, where freshness can be a crapshoot ( I tend to avoid these), and those that prepare foods made to order. Thankfully, El Taco Mex is of the latter variety. They've been a food court resident since December 2018, and their menu is as appetizing as the fragrance of sizzling meats cooking up on the griddle. Eager to put El Taco Mex to the test, I ordered 2 things. The Asada (steak) Taco and the Sope Al Carbon (pork). A Sope is fashioned like a tostada, but the corn shell is thicker and pliable enough for a fork and knife. The menu describes this as "small," but in actuality, it was rather generous in size, especially piled with fresh cut veggies and sour cream. In both the taco and the sope, the meats were well seasoned, caramelized, and seared to perfection. Bottles of green (verde) sauce and red hot sauce are provided, should you want some. Devouring this meal as if it would be my last, I couldn't help but look over at Moe's, giggle, and shake my head. They could learn a thing or 20 from El Taco Mex. No, it's not a chain or a food court heavy hitter, and yes we've seen countless eateries try to stay afloat and fail miserably throughout the years. I'm TELLING you this is the real deal. The proud owner/manager behind the counter gave me free samples of both the Horchata and Jamaica drinks and honestly I could drink either by the gallon, they were so refreshing. That food court experience in itself....was refreshing. GO HERE. EAT HERE. Show them some love, because they're authentic and they deserve to STAY. Thank you for reading, support your local eats and businesses, and as always...SYOY!

Whoaaaa. This was a surprise. I do not expect a legit Mexican food joint in the middle of the mall…read more The sad part is I saw more people in line for Taco Bell and Moe's than this place. Nothing against those restaurants but I will never pass up local, authentic ethnic food if the food is comparable in pricing. I have been watching a lot of Mikey Chen on YouTube (simply dumpling) and he is on a Mexico food trip. After seeing him wolf down, I decided I had to get some Mexican food. This place had so few reviews but I figured why not. They have pretty simple meat options. No lengua or any fancy meats. Just the original tasty stuff. Pastor, asada, Pollo, chorizo. For me that's all you need. The asada, Pollo, and chorizo were all flavored to perfection. They had great strong, rich meaty flavor. My only complaint is that there was not enough meat! They had great buns for the torta and it was crisp and had a perfect softness at the same time. The pastor and the toppings just matched perfectly. Loved their sour cream too which really brought it all together. The nachos are probably worth passing on unless you really love them. They were relatively cheesy and meaty as a good nacho should be but not anything to write home about. If you like the nacho cheese you will have to ask for that extra. Lastly the burrito, excellent seasoned chicken but a little dry. Again the sour cream really helped bring it all together with the veggies. I am going to have to figure out what brand they use. I hesitate to call this my favorite Mexican place in the area. Time will tell. The pricing is relatively competitive and service was great.. For now I will still go to el Castillo first, but this place may actually be right behind it. Next time gotta try all their tacos and more!

The best Mexican food in Jacksonville and great service. They recently added bar seating with a…read morecouple TV's and it's perfect for a quick lunch or to have a few beers while enjoying some tacos.

I don't usually like writing negative reviews, but I had higher expectations for this place and…read moreleft disappointed. The menu seemed promising, but the appetizers weren't very appealing. I ordered the Wet California burrito with steak, and it was mostly rice and beans with very little steak. The "wet" was just queso poured over the top and onto the plate. Some bites tasted decent, others were inconsistent. The steak that was there was okay. The margarita was also a letdown -- more sour than expected and likely house tequila, with very little ice. Chips were unsalted (which I didn't mind), and the salsa had a bit of a pinch to it. Unfortunately, I woke up the next morning with a bad stomach ache and didn't feel great while eating the food. I probably should have said something to management at the time. Our waitress was friendly, but couldn't really elaborate when we asked about the menu. Overall, I'm paying for great food and service -- not just "okay." I don't see myself returning.

First have to start with the service we received from Esmeralda!!!! She was so wonderful -…read morecustomer centered and such a delightful smile - her actions demonstrate she loves working with people and her job! Now, on to the all-you-can eat Taco Sunday! First, I have to say they do not let me repeat this do not skimp on the ingredients! They are overflowing with chicken beef, cheese, tomato! Both the chicken and the beef have strong flavor, which is great and the salsa homemade was out of this world. In fact, this is the best salsa I have ever had! They truly do quality tacos! You walk in to a large open area, the restaurant was clean and loved the lime green walls! Overall, it was very welcoming you had two people greeting you with big smiles, and they treated you as if you were family.

Live local to this place, thought we'd give it a try. Went in, last night, March 22, 2026, was…read moreasked as soon as i walked in oif they could help me, so thats good. I let the young man know id never been there before, please let me see the menu for take out, as i was taking a meal for 6 to go. I then asked, i dont see buritto bowls, i was told we dont make them. I let the guy know that neither my wife nor i want the tortilla, just the contents served to go. Again i was told they wont do that. I asked what they serve the salads in, that would be fine to serve the dinner in, was told again, "no. No special orders". I asked "are you seriously going to let a hundred dollar order walk out the door on a sunday night?" The answer was "yes" I walked out, and will never consider trying this place ever again

This place is hands down my favorite taco spot in Jacksonville. I literally come here when I'm…read morecraving a taco. I wish they bring back the little salsa bar. I recommend everyone try these bussin tacos and tortas!

So good!! based off of the ratings, decided to check this place out. 10 / 10. ordered the shrimp…read moretacos, tortillas were some of the best I've had. Overall loved it. Can't wait to return to try more!

Omg this place was sooooo good! First time here…read more We were greeted almost immediately by more than one employee, just to let us know about the place and how to place our order and what to do. Great! We actually ended up getting our own tablet, so we sat outside and ordered. Food came out soooo quickly. I got the birria tacos and OOOMMMGGG ARE THEY GOOOOOOD! I was on a blind date, so he got guacamole and chips and a huge burrito that he absolutely loved also. They were both kinda messy but it was so much fun and so good, that we didn't even care lol. I'm so glad I picked the place for our first date. We were both very pleased with everything. The technology was a piece of cake to use also, when ordering! We'll definitely be back! Please do yourself a flavor lol... and get food from this place! You will not be disappointed!!

Tried a few different tacos plus the guacamole and chips here on a Friday night. The tacos were…read morepretty middling- the tortillas seemed like they might have been fresh made, but they had mostly disintegrated by the time they arrived at the table, leaving me to spoon up the contents. The mahi taco was probably the best, along with the steak al pastor, but everything was oversauced (which didn't help the tortillas survive). The guacamole, however, was excellent. Service was friendly but not especially quick, though it was a Friday. The ambiance is generic Town Center. Might give it another try, but not in a rush.