Las Tapatias Mexican Restaurant

There was a weird smell when I walked in so I lost my appetite. Cannot speak on the food but the servers were unenthused upon my arrival.

We are frequent visitors to Las Tapatias. We like to go on the weekend to take advantage of the homemade Tortillas. I love their new menu. Lots of new options but we usually for their tacos. Food never disappoints but service always depends on who is working. You need help and everyone is sitting along the wall on their cell phones and too entertained to look up to see if you need something. But if you go with that in mind, ask for everything at once and go slow on your drinks so you don't need them to come back you will enjoy some good authentic Mexican food.

Loved the food. The shrimp cocktail was so good. The chips and salsa delicious. The guacamole chunky just how I love it. We had beef fajitas, chicken taco, beef enchilada and burrito. We all found our food to be delicious. The chicken unlike some places was very flavorful. But most of all when you ask for a side of something it is a nice small bowls not a dollop amount in a mini plastic cup.

So heard many great things about this place. So my wife and me tried it out and it was extremely good. Service amazing and art work about the restaurant was really cool. Had the tacos and tasted so hand made. Please try

This place has gone downhill. The food is not prepared properly and they are not consistent in the way food is prepared. I had burritos mexicano and i got peppers and onions. I explained to the waitress but she insisted that is how they do it. My wife's crispy taco was wet from the chicken as they did not drain all the juice and it got absorbed by the taco shell, it just fell apart. Lousy food and service was ok. I will not return and will patronize this restaurant again

This is a mom and pop place that serves food and has a grocery store under the same roof. The food is good. The portions are generous. The service is friendly. The ambience isn't like the typical American restaurant, but it's refreshing. Came here for dinner the other night. The biggest change I saw was that the grocery store is gone. The decor looks different than I remember it as well. The service is still friendly and the ambience has not changed.

Family had dinner here last week, service was great, food was ok. I would eat there again.

Where do I start! The food was so delicious I forgot to take a picture before I ate but it was so good I didn't want to go get my phone for take out it was really good great price and it was prepared in perfect timing I at least can show the end results the food was finger licking Continued review different day... Order $74 worth of food and felt like I got half that amount it was already not a good start to see that the prices that are online does not reflect the price they tell you when you call smh ma'am sirs senor y senores that's called tipping yourselves enjoy the pictures I have provided along with my second review of the place as you can see the rice wasn't even a handful and the meat!! There was waaayyyy more onions than meat to fool your eyes with the food ..well I'm no longer spending money there and whats more sad I just gave them 3 extra customers convinced them to buy food from there and this is what happened smh..the food is still good I don't wanna sound like I didn't enjoy it but I felt robbed

If you're looking for a hole in the wall, AUTHENTIC Mexican food then this is your place!! I don't speak Spanish but every time I come in, it feels like home! The service is always quick and the waitresses are super polite. I have tried their carne asada, birria, fajita nachos, and a few different tacos and there has not been a single time that I've come in where I don't leave satisfied. I love this place and even after moving back to the westside I still drive 30 mins to eat here. Plus they have the crazy mango candy chamoy drinks that are an absolute MUST TRY!!!

This was my first visit to Las Tapatias so I felt like I had to try their Quesabirria Tacos since I've seen rave reviews for them. I'm happy to report that they lived up to the hype! They came out quickly, were piping hot & perfectly crispy without being oily, and the meat was fantastic. I nearly stuffed myself to finish the third but finally decided to be reasonable and take it home with the remaining consommé. I'm very glad that I'd read a review that the salsa verde served with the dish was hot. I dipped just the tip of my finger in for a taste & boy was it too spicy for me. I'd never tried Horchata before so I asked if I could try a small sample. The waitress happily obliged and I enjoyed it, so I was able to cool my taste buds down with a refreshing drink.

Michilada's are AMAZING! Had the tacos here and seafood soup which the tacos were okay.

The final review of 2023 goes to Las Tapatías! I feel like I am so late to the party. This place is so authentic and delicious! We were looking for a quick bite to eat last night and I immediately thought of las tapatías, we arrived and were seated promptly. I ordered the horchata to drink and loved it so much, the flavor and texture was exactly how it should be! My brother ordered the quesabirria and said the tacos were amazing, flavorful and cooked perfectly. But beware, the green sauce that comes with it is so spicy but full of flavor, we couldn't stop eating it lol! I ordered a bean burrito, cheese enchilada and rice and beans. Everything I ordered was great, but next time I will ask for cheese in the burrito and no sauce on top. The rice and beans were also very flavorful! I will definitely return to this location!

This place is so delicious. I was surprised when I can for dinner and there wasn't many people dinning in there. I had the chorizo tacos and I would totally go back again. Took a star off because there bar is more for supplies than actually having a bartender there and serving people.

I really love their pozole but hardly make it in time for a bowl. We went Saturday, right at opening and was able to grab a bowl as well as a carnita taco on fresh hand made tortilla! You know ... I've been in Jax 7 years and am so happy to have found my little hidden gem for authentic Mexican food. The service is always friendly, the drinks are cold, the food is incredible.

A Mexican cuisine located on Southside with a diverse selection of authentic dishes at affordable prices. My chicken tacos were cooked to perfection with a delicious taste to match, yum yum! As someone that loves my meals spicy, I had my tacos with their homemade red hot sauce and definitely recommend it. The service from the staff was very professional and my meal was served very quickly and with a smile. It's definitely on my list to revisit as I'm very enthusiastic towards trying the other food items on their menu.⁣ My order: Pollo Tacos

Pollo tacos were really good, along with the barria tacos. Place is small and out of the way but worth the visit. Service was excellent!

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant of all time. The tacos are absolutely delicious. I got the Al pastor tacos which are always juicy and packed with the best seasoning. This is as authentic as it gets. The prices are more than fair, portions rather large and the staff is always kind and welcoming. You walk in and are greeted with beautiful paintings, music playing and house made chips and salsa. This place definitely holds the top spot for me thus far.

Shoutout to our local community heroes! We loved the fact that the local patrons enjoy this venue! Happy faces and yummy food always make me feel better when I try a new restaurant. I was looking forward to trying their menu! My favorites were all available and of course I knew I had to control myself and not order too much. We enjoyed the salsa and chips and the extra sauces to personalize to our tastes. We had ordered queso and chorizo which was piping hot and rich and savory. We had a crunchy chicharones piled up with all the veggies like fresh avocado and I think it also had squid on it. So very refreshing and delicious! Hit my cravings! I ordered Caldo de res which had a large amount of tender beef, big pieces of veggies and savory broth! It was served with hot tortillas and Mexican rice! Yummmm! Hubby had the birria ramen which he said was very rich and easy to eat! I dipped one of my tortillas into the birria consommé and it was legit!! Friendly and attentive service and a comfortable neighborly setting. I can't wait to eat here again and try more delicious delicacies! Flavors are on point !

Some of the best Birria Tacos in Jax!!! Queso was SO fresh & delicious. The staff is super friendly, the menu is very authentic, and the inside is your classic Mexican restaurant vibe. My friend tried one of their "crazy drinks" with Smirnoff Ice in it and we would not recommend.

Don't just drool guys, get to Las Tapatias. This is one of my fave spots. Their food really stands out compared to other Mexican restaurants in town. And their drinks are aesthetically pleasing and delicious. Service was quick and we got our food and drinks with minimal wait. The place is small and little bit of a dive, but it doesn't change how delicious the food is. Loved the quesobirria tacos and the carne asada tacos

Foodie Friday This took me back to Mexico. When you see tables full of hard-working locals eating on their lunch break, you know it's gonna be good. I was not disappointed with the quesabirria tacos or the mangonada. The consomme was quite flavorful and the refried beans were really good (not salty). The mangonada was surprisingly not sweet and very refreshing.

Well I decided to try this place out...this was horrible! My to go order was wrong .. it tasted liked over fried bland dried out excuse for food.. I ordered an enchilada got a taco I asked for rice and beans and literally got about 2 spoons full. I really wanted to try the taquitos .. they were the worse ones I have ever had. I got the Birria for my son and that is ok. The rice I think was ok but don't know I just had a couple of spoons full.. save your money ! Maybe they have something good but not this day. I will never go back! What a disappointment..

Food was excellent service was just OK . I would have given 5 stars if it had been busy. will be back as i consider it one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area.

This place is awesome! Just moved here two months ago and have eaten here at least 15 times. Has never dissapointed. Great atmosphere and the people really enjoy their job! I worked in a mex restaurant in college and can say that this food is legit!

Oh my my I finally found tacos close to what I'm used to from back home. It's been a struggle to find a carnitas that hits the spot but it seems I finally found a spot! Can't wait to go back and try more dishes! The tacos are

Pinched in-between to other businesses, you'll find this delicious restaurant. Nice, small dining area for an intimate date or double date night. Beautiful artwork on the walls. Yes, the food is delicious, great taste of Mexico . They serve various drinks, even served in a pineapple. For an authentic Mexican dining experience, this is your place. Enjoy.

Me and the wife decided to try Las Tapatias what a dissapointment, we decided to try the chicken fajitas they were flavorless with the portion size of a lunch special, as compared to other flavorful Mexican restaurants.I decided to try the steak Mexicana the steak was dry fatty and chewy. Service was non existent for the exception of bringing our meal. We were not impressed considering all the other flavorful Mexican restaurants in the area. As I was sitting there looking at the seating it looks like someone may of had a blow out after eating there food. I wish them well.

Sadly completely got our order wrong, overcharged us by a lot, and didn't even care to make it up. The food itself was ok. My mother ordered birrias and said it tasted like a different meat (goat maybe). Mostly it was disappointing that they didn't even care to change the dish out or accept that the young lady misunderstood her due to a language barrier. Then they charged another $9 for something we though they were replacing the birrias with, but they weren't. Good side was the fruit cup and they had a live group playing Spanish music for us. Unfortunately due to non existent customer service we will be thinking long and hard before coming back. Especially since there are so many great Mexican restaurants out there.

My go-to Mexican restaurant in Jax. My table got the chips with salsa and queso to start. The salsa is a little spicy and the queso was a perfect velvet-y consistency. Both were so good my table ran through two orders of chips. My 2 friends and I each ordered a torta and 2 tacos. For myself, I got a lengua torta, which is essentially a sandwich with mayo, lettuce, tomato, avocado, jalapeño and beef tongue. Sounds scary if you haven't heard of it, but it's a tender and juicy meat that goes perfectly with the crispy yet soft sandwich bread the sandwich is on. Basically think a taco but sandwich form, and it was amazing. Something about the mayo + that diced grilled meat they use makes it so much better than a sub you'd get at Publix! I then got an asada (beef) and cabeza (beef head) taco. The asada taco is diced steak while the cabeza is shredded beef head that was super tender and flavorful. Probably my favorite meat choice over there. Topped with onions, cilantro, lime, and a little bit of salsa, and boom: the perfect taco. If you're in the area, stop by. I've had half the menu so far, and I'd recommend the fajitas if you're starving and the birria tacos as well.

Not fancy but excellent. Great food and good portions. Authentic from my limited exposure.

This place has the best everything for really good prices 10/10 all day I personally have had their nacho supreme, Birria Ramon, and their chimichanga all cooked to excellence. Top 5 Spanish restaurants in Jacksonville

Want to find one of the greatest "holes in the wall" places anywhere? Do you love true fresh Mexican food? Do you enjoy the true hospitality of service oriented people? If your answer is "yes" to all of these, this is your spot. If you are looking for a beautiful exterior building? It's not for you. If want a modern interior? Not for you. Want a comfortable place with a relaxing older setting and nice real Mexican music? Then it's for you. Their menu is strong and many nice choices. They probably serve some things you don't even see on the menu. They delivered me nice chips with wonderful delicious homemade salsa. I ordered two Chile Rellenos with rice and beans and a fish soft taco. Damn... this was more food than Thanksgiving in Mexico City!! I love chile rellenos and their's were amazing. I had one chicken and one cheese . The chiles were big and the overall presentation was outstanding. And... it came with four steam and wrapped soft tortilla shells. The fish taco was absolutely incredible. They brought two salsas to add. Both homemade and straight out of the cooler to keep them tasty and safe service. This food was just as good as you're going to find in the genre of Mexican. The ladies who kept an eye on me, three of them, could not have been nicer. So... if you want modern and basic American Mexican fare... go somewhere else. But... if you want a clean older look, but true fresh Mexican fare, you must go and reward yourself for being adventurous. Adios!!!

Update: They do have chicken tacos(not on the menu) and chicken quesadillas, not on the menu either! I eat here way too much and there's nothing wrong with that lol

Okay this restaurant just knocked it out the park! This area has so many choices! I have passed by this restaurant a dozen times and had no idea what I was missing. The service was good and the atmosphere even better! Had no idea the different burst of flavors we were about to experience. Ordered Chicharron, and thought I knew what I was getting! It was pickled, not fried. Nope even better! After we got quesobirra! Yum! But the topper for me was the crazy pineapple! Not one flavor I was expecting but better! Will be back to experience more of the amazing food and flavors they have!

I ordered 4 tacos (cabeza, lengua(2), pastor), side of rice/beans and tres leche. I have to say the food was really fresh and tasted amazing I'll definitely be back. I got it to go. The service was fast, the lady who took my order was friendly. I would definitely give this place a try. It's so much better then the "american/mexican" chains. Ask for a to go menu. It's hard to find a good menu online. The best way to read their menu is to look for one on your cell phone and zoom in.

Great authentic Mexican food. My favorite was quesabarria tacos! Perfect amount to of spice and cheesiness. My mom had the margarita and raved about it the whole time, especially how strong they are. Restaurant is a little small but it's a perfect little mom and pop type of restaurant. Mangonada was frozen so couldn't drink it there but it was a hot day so it eventually melted after leaving and doing some shopping, great treat to cool me off in this summer heat!

Food was absolutely amazing! Service was pretty decent. It's a small "hole in the wall" sorta restaurants but it's a gem! Will be coming here often

Tacos, Tacos, Tacos are my favorite the carne asada is great and the food is always fresh. Authentic food and great service

Good food and service, my wife had their taco salad. I did the California burrito. We ordered their guacamole was fresh and very good as was their chips and salsa.

Holy tacos!!!! Brought these bad boys home and after eating them I was contemplating on whether I should jump back in the car and get 4 more. Tacos were chicken and shrimp tocos that had black beans mixed in with shredded cheese and sauce that was on the side. One was a spicy guacamole sauce and the other was a sweet yum yum sauce. Tortillas were corn, (good for gluten free options) that was fried and very delicious. These tacos exceeded my expectations and I am so glad that this place is only 2 miles from my place. I definitely will be returning and trying many of the items on the menu.

it so good, everytime i go i leave happy and full. if your looking for some authentic hispanic food this is your place. super nice staff also.

I have been following this place in social media and was told by a couple coworkers that the food was so good. I tried it myself and the food was good but the tables all seem broken and dirty. Unfortunately won't be back. They need to do a deep clean and repairs on the tables and booths.

It all started because of Taco Tuesday. My roommate has been trying to drag me to this nearby taco place for weeks. I finally gave in to the idea of a walk to Tijuana Flats. There was a long line and I know their food is really not that great, so when she pointed us toward this authentic restaurant I was all about it. They serve chips and salsa as an app and you will probably eat too much if you enjoy too many of these first. Normally I prefer Tex-Mex piled high with sour cream. But the steak enchiladas here were awesome. Even the rice was cooked perfectly and spiced just right. There was plenty of that white cheese melted on the beans and enchilidas and hard tacos were also on the menu. The atmosphere won't necessarily keep you there for a while - a telanovella in the background and a cooler area stocked with plenty of drinks, then your basic booths lining the walls. They brought us a delicious green hot sauce and red hot sauce and I almost had too much! I didn't need the sour cream with all that flavor. Next time I'm going for tacos with ground beef (if they have that), fajitas and cheese enchiladas. I sampled my roommate's chicken enchilada -which was also super flavorful and juicy. It was better than La Nopalera and Casa Maria - the usual spots I might swing by for Mexican. If you want authentic done right, visit this place.

Small business Saturday - always a yummy spot for a delicious and authentic lunch. The staff is fast and helpful. A few TVs to watch spots and the sauces are just the right level of spice!

This is the definition of a "hole-in-the-wall" restaurant. It definitely didn't seem like the most welcoming restaurant, but I do believe the food made up for that. The chips were just average however the salsa they bring out was delicious! It was light and flavorful and had just the right kick. For lunch I had the pastor quesadilla, which had the BEST cheese and flavor. The only downside is the pork was a little fatty(which some people like but I do not). The quesadilla came with delicious rice and beans as well. I also recommend the green salsa over the red one they bring out, I added it to everything! Overall, the food was tasty and authentic, but this is not going to be any "fine dining" experience. Despite that, I will be going back to try out either the carnitas or the shrimp!

Corn Didn't seem cooked right it tasted a little off wasn't even seasoned right everything about the street corn that's in this picture it's awful I will never buy street corn from this place ever again I don't know what to say honestly

This is a real around the way looking spot on the inside and not a lot of conversation going on. You will be coming here for the food and food alone, not the experience. The tacos are great. Street food official. I had the carnitas, pastor and shrimp. All 3 were good, in their own way. The shrimp were crispy with some kind of blackening season (and straight up burn crust... but not too much) and the taco was loaded with them - I think I counted 6. And not little shrimp. So yea, the taco was filled to the brim. The carnitas were crispy and flavorful; good portion and not too much grease. And the pastor was some of the best pastor I've had in Jax. Good eats and cheap prices, Tapatias... I will see you again.

Thanks to my fellow Yelper Susan S I've been having the Mexican munchies all week. We went out to one Mexican spot by us and had the most awesomest food and I couldn't stop thinking about how I wanted more. Hmmm where could I get some really good street tacos? I have several within walking distance to me but I opted to have it delivered to my jobby job for lunch and make my coworkers either wretch because they're not open-minded and don't like trying new things or super duper jelly. One night at the baseball grounds watching a game it hit me, Las Tapatias! Not only to they have your traditional aka "safe" tacos but they also have tripe, lengua, and cabeza tacos. Trying to be good and watch what I eat I and to pass on the formers and go with the latter. Three cabeza tacos wrapped in corn tortillas, wrapped in tin foil to keep the warmth in. What surprised me was that when my food was delivered to me and I opened the to-go box, the onions, lime, and cilantro were all separated. Who does that? Not only that they gave me more cilantro than I could ever ask for! I love cilantro! The cabeza meat was cooked perfectly. I honestly was not expecting any fat in it because like I said, I was trying to be good but the fat added that little bit of extra flavor. They were excellent. I almost messed myself up by pouring a little too much of their tomatillo sauce on my tacos and coughed a bit, but it was well worth it. The red hot sauce was actually less hot and put out the fire some. Next time I have to stop by for the full experience.

Sometimes you need inexpensive very authentic Mexican food. Several years ago when I was here it was a full Mexican food store with a few tables; it has been converted to a restaurant only, no store. They make a good home made tomatillo sauce (medium) & red sauce (hot) which makes up for the thin, bland salsa served with the chips. If you like tomato juice, you may like it; it tastes and looks exactly like it. There was a choice of 4 commercial hot sauces for n the table as well, including Tapatio, Cholula, Valentina, and El Yucateca. I was in the mood for Huevos Rancheros with corn tortillas. They were good, & come with rice & beans. Other items include tacos, tamales, enchiladas, fajitas, burritos, etc. Fairly simple menu, nothing Americanized. Don't come if you are on a schedule; it took about 30 minutes to get one Huevos Rancheros order. Although the store is gone, they still have a few stand up stands for snack goods, such as various pastes of Tamarind with salt or sugar, packaged crisp tortillas, canned jalapeños in sauce, Mexican cans or bottles of soda, and the inevitable votive candles. Several TVs provide Spanish soap operas during lunch. You can also send money back to your family in Mexico, if you like; they offer that service.

This is the real deal Holyfield--LA-style Mexican food right here in our city. Fresh. Fast. Flavorful. Authentic. Traditional. Cheap. Satisfying. Can't go wrong with the $2 tacos. About two or three of them is a good fill for lunch: Carnitas - shredded pork Al Pastor - crisp-thin shavings of marinated roasted pork Chorizo - spicy pork sausage Tripa - tripe Cabeza - beef Asada - grilled skirt steak sliced or cubed Lengua - seasoned tender beef tongue Milanesa - slice meat of choice Jamón - ham Order all of them if you like, but the carnitas was my favorite in the $2 category with plenty of flavor and crispy bits of pork pieces hidden inside. Perfect flavor balance with just the right amount of seasoning. As for the caramelized brown bits, I've honestly never had carnitas like this before and they were the crowning glory in this category. Splurge. Try the $3 tacos. Camaron or pescado (shrimp or fish) tacos. Ordered the pescado. Perfectly seasoned tender chunks of grilled white fish simply topped with diced onions and cilantro. We fought over the last bite so I recommend getting at least two: one for each person. Coming back for these for sure. The guacamole is solid and I recommend ordering two bowls of it. The Horchata (cinnamon rice milk) was very refreshing and went well with the food. Ask for the Mexican cheese if you like it because none of the tacos are served with it. And remember to tip your waitress well because she's serving you some amazing food and she's pretty damn good at her job. :)

Comida mexicana en las tapatias. Ok the entrance might scream guetto but the food is amazing and they don't overcharge. You know it's authentic when you are the only non Spanish speaker in the entire restaurant. Just say quiero muchos tacos por favor.

Wooooow, sooo delicious! I tried the soft tacos - shrimp, beef and chicken and they were delicioooous! I added a side of beans and they were also good! I will come back whenever in Jax! Maybe I can squeeze in another lunch tomorrow :) I also like their simple decor but love that they care enough for real flowers. It is the little things, and this made it even sweeter

My mom used to make pozole almost every weekend and this come pretty darn close! Make sure you get in here on the weekends for this amazing bowl of deliciousness!!

What a hidden gem! From the outside it looks like a cute tiny corner store but it very big and absolutely beautiful inside! They have both booths and tables and the walls are decorated with beautiful art! The server was sooo nice and helpful. She made recommendations and helped us order. She also let us take our time and didn't rush. The food was unbelievable. They give you chips and salsa which is nice. I ordered the Carne Asada which came with rice and beans seasoned deliciously, lettuce guac, sour cream, and cheese. The food was delicious and quite a lot for the amount paid! Definitely worth a try! You'll be pleasantly surprised!

My favorite Mexican restaurant on the Southside! The food is delicious. Call in and order and quick togo!

Outstanding food! Will absolutely visit again when in the area. Large portions, good prices, great staff, and the food was amazing.

The east coast of Tacos El Gordo. I went to Las Tapatias twice when I was visiting family in Jacksonville, Florida last year and yes I was totally satisfied. For street style tacos everything was delicous (and worth the price). My personal favorites are the Al Pastor, Carnitas, Lengua, Tripa and last but not least Cabeza. Service was great and my order arrived really fast. Plus, they open really late. I'll eat here again when I go back to Jacksonville in the future.