La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant

2185 reviews

4530 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210

lanop.com

+19043888828

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La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant is a Mexican restaurant located at 4530 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210. It has received 2185 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 stars.

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Hours

Monday11AM-10PM
Tuesday11AM-10:30PM
Wednesday11:30AM-10:30PM
Thursday11:30AM-9PM
Friday11AM-10PM
Saturday11AM-10PM
Sunday11AM-10PM

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  • The address of La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant: 4530 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210

  • La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant has 4.0 stars from 2185 reviews

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  • "Sadly to say, my wife and I will NEVER be returning to this particular Lanopolera restaurant"

    "I had some time to kill while I was waiting for my dog to be groomed, so I decided to stop by here and have a late lunch"

    "I do like the food, that is why I keep coming back"

    "First time here & the food was good"

    "Every La Nopalera restaurant that we have been to in Jacksonville has a $4 for 3 tacos special on Tuesday nights"

Reviews

  • D (A F M S)

Sadly to say, my wife and I will NEVER be returning to this particular Lanopolera restaurant. We have coming to this location for a few years instead of driving to my favorite spot on Kingsley bcz of the traffic. We came in for drinks and an appetizer. After we got to the last few tortilla chips we noticed a few burnt pieces. Didn't think much of it at first but upon further review, it seemed to me that it was pieces of a burnt,cooked roach.... My wife practically gagged and threw up on the table once she was convinced but I held my composure for the sake of embarrassment. We called the waitress and she also agreed, it looks like a roach. Long story short, my first date with my now wife was here. And the person who waited on us is now a manager or something. And when we confronted him about the situation he was adamant that it wasn't and tried to convince my wife that it was an onion or a bean or maybe even chicken from a burrito.......I'm not sure what it was but my wife was.... I calmed her down and we finished our drinks. It would have been nice if the meal was free for the inconvenience. But instead of that he chose to try and persuade us that it wasn't a roach for about 15 minutes. He also agreed that it looked like it could be....He waited at the register for us and I assumed he would apologize and not charge us but he did. No problem, no worries. A lesson learned for us. Sadly to say....we won't EVER be back to this location. I really liked the guy too. But me personally, I would have not charged anyone for a meal that small and for the misunderstanding. Whether it was or wasn't...the customer is always right. Right??.... Well in this case it should have been considered. And for that reason, we will be going to the OP Lanopolera. That place has never failed me...
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2

  • Cheryl McKay

I had some time to kill while I was waiting for my dog to be groomed, so I decided to stop by here and have a late lunch. I walked in and a gentleman with glasses on, walked up to me and asked me just one and I said, yes, I’m by myself, he seated me at a table, and that was the last I saw him for at least 30 minutes! About 15 minutes later, when I was just about ready to get up and leave, a waitress came over and said have you been helped and I said no I’d really like to order some food or at least a drink. She apologized profusely and immediately brought me a Diet Coke. I ordered my food and then about five minutes later the gentleman that seated me brought me my food set it in front of me turned around and walked away. about 30 minutes later the waitress came back by and asked if I needed anything at the time I did not I said no thank you. She again apologized for what happened and I said it’s OK. No big deal. However, I never saw her or him again until right before I was ready to leave and I asked her for a Diet Coke to go and a empty box. She very quickly brought that to me and the check. the food was OK it was very soupy. I had the taco salad and it was just really not that good! The service was lousy. The food was subpar. I’ll never go back there again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • Shawn McCarty

I do like the food, that is why I keep coming back. Only constructive feedback is, if have the item on the menu when you tell me I can't buy it ala carte then it seems like some kind of weird policy that is not customer focused. All I really wanted was two chorizo tacos and a chili relleno. I didn't want the 3 taco meal with rice and beans. I don't care for things I consider "filler" foods. I just want the things that I want. In the end, I didn't get what I wanted because I could not order what I wanted. The options were get the 3 chorizo taco meal with rice and beans...or don't get chorizo tacos. I wanted the chili relleno most and it was an ala carte option, so pared that with a single chimichanga...which came with beans I didn't want...lol! Anyway, I hope there is a good valid reason from a business perspective for not allowing the customer to order what they want. This isn't about money, ala carte is usually higher in some nominal way but I was willing to pay whatever it was to get what I wanted and was told no.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Chimichanga

  • DeDe Yeagle

First time here & the food was good. Came out quickly & lots of it. I will mention that our free basket of chips,that they bring out first,was overcooked & burnt tasting.And the salsa that came with it was way to spicy. * Our main concern was our young waitress. She mumbled in Spanish/English & we could not hear or understand her because she would not speak up. The folks across the aisle from us seemed to be having the same problem with her That,and we never saw her again,till she showed up with our bill.Well,we saw her,just not at our table. She sat at the end of the bar,gossiping with a co worker! Luckily for us,the manager was attentive & saw that we had what we needed.* We will give this place another chance,because the food was good. But hopefully,in the meantime,we hope the manager will see the problem ( or this review) & have a talk with young senorita about how to waitress a table.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Salad, Fajitas

  • Jeffrey Gardner

Every La Nopalera restaurant that we have been to in Jacksonville has a $4 for 3 tacos special on Tuesday nights. We have even been to this location before for that Tuesday special. Last Tuesday we went there and their 3 taco 'special' was $6.99 and they claimed they have never had that special Now tonight we called over there about a small catering order for 8 people, which we were simply asking for a 14-15 taco plate to take out with rice and beans and they claimed that when people have done catering for parties they pay the menu price of $15.99 for 3 tacos, rice and beans. That amounts to $50 for 9 tacos and some rice and beans. The person I talked to was rude and not helpful at all. I wont be going back and would like to recommend people use a different La Nopalera in the area
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 2
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2
Recommended dishes

  • Pat Riggins

My sister and I wanted frozen margaritas and have girl talk! We went around 3:30. It wasn't really busy. We were seated by a waitress very nicely. She was fast and her customer service skills were good! We ordered a pitcher of regular frozen margarita which was delicious!! I ordered a cheese only and my sister ordered a chicken quesadilla. They were ok nothing to rave about. The atmosphere was nice at first. After sitting and talking for a while we started getting looks and side eyes from a few waitresses, walking back and forth looking in our direction. That insinuated as it's time for y'all to go. We took our time to finish our conversation and the frozen margarita, tipped and left. Welcoming at first and rushed to leave. Won't be back anytime soon!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

  • Tamarra Smith

I'm fairly disappointed in my experience this time. I order from this place all the time and I get the same thing.. a Molcajete..normally service is fast..food is great and I have no complaints..however this time I got my order and went home. Then, to my surprise about an hour later when I opened my bag to enjoy my feast, I found they skimmed off the top of my rice and beans. There was barley 1 serving. You can see from my picture where the beans were in the container. (The dried beans on the side) It looks like they packed up everything and then decided I didn't need that much or took my beans and rice and gave it to someone else. I should have checked my food but didnt..this is unacceptable. The pic of thr plated food shows how much I put on the plate. 1 tablespoon full and that was all
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 2
Service: 2

  • Philip&Carrie Rittner

I absolutely love this La Nop. The food is always on point, the service is excellent. Everything is always on point. I've never left this place unsatisfied. I usually tip 50% to 80% of my bill just because they absolutely deserve it and I know that most people don't tip well enough regardless of how good the food and service is. So if and/or when you dine here, please tip well, these good people work hard for thier money and nobody is paid what they should be anymore.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
2 Chicken Enchiladas with Rice and Beans, Queso Dip, Chips and Salsa, Cheese Dip, Al Pastor, Fajitas
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Aaron Herrick

I grew up eating here, this is a Great place to eat! The staff is always friendly. There is a Large menu with plenty of choices plus it's family friendly with a good kids menu. Very nice atmosphere, relaxing low lighting but still enough light to see just fine. All the food is amazing, i have never had a bad dish in the many years i have gone. You cannot go wrong with a taco, burrito, enchilada, tostada, Chile relleni, or fried beans and rice! The taco salad is also delicious! They also sell york peppermint patties at the register when you pay if you need a light palate cleanser!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Kid-friendliness
Very kid friendly! Good kids menu and is very family friendly.

  • Deb Talley

I love LaNop! We have visited many of the locations throughout Jax. It had been some time since we visited this location. To my surprise the restaurant is very dated. I noticed a few dining tables that were leaning. My 2 year old granddaughter was with us, so we were banished to the "family" section. There were two other families with small children who shared the tight space next to the bathrooms. Our server was polite and adequate. We did have to ask for silverware and I had to find a booster seat. The food was not as good as I remembered. No wow, only meh! I do not recommend this location.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 1
Kid-friendliness
They pretend to be kid friendly.

  • Jesús Manuel Mena Garza

Shocking!!! Some of the absolute worst Mexican food I've had in the good ol' USA. The taco meat was apparently washed under the sink to remove any hint of flavor. Then this blandness was tragically placed inside the taco, enchilada and burrito. At least it wasn't mushy like a recent certain taco stand I didn't enjoy in Cancun. I was considering making this my go to place while I'm in town visiting my brother, but that ain't gonna happen. This food is not Mexican, it's some sort of "hamburger helpless" for those who despise spiciness. I love a little heat. Actually, a lot of heat. On a scale of 1 to 10. 10 being tasty spicy and 0 being water, I give this meal a 1. Yes, it was that bad. Horrible. Disgusting. I ain't coming back ... ever!! Hi

  • Kimberly Atkins

I’m never disappointed when I eat here. I love their cheese dip! I think they have very cheap prices too for the amount of food they throw at you. You can’t beat this place if your on a budget but still would like a night out. They also have a pretty good buffet 3 or 4 days a week.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Chimichanga, Queso Dip, Chips and Salsa, Tortillas, Guacamole, Fajitas, Quesadilla
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
HUGE PARKING LOT
Kid-friendliness
I always see children in this restaurant and the menu has items for kids
Wheelchair accessibility
Plenty of space for a wheelchair.

  • Kathy Fling Kardys

It was my very first time and I brought my Son and Daughter-in-law because they recommended it. The drinks were way to expensive. Our male server was the worse we ever saw so rude, didn't smile, we had to literally wave him down several times and one time when he brought my Son a beer he thought it was an imposition to bring it and he slapped it down on the table. Worse service I ever saw in a restaurant. I spent over $70 I only left a dollar I think my daughter in law was so mad that she said go tell manager. It actually got us all arguing.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chips and Salsa

  • Jamal Davis

They were understaffed apparently... the Queso was watery.. salsa bland. Ben was awesome... He did the best he could. Unfortunately it seemed the manger was more interested in his phone and TV.. but the restaurant needed some serious attention. The margaritas are always good. The food at this location... NOT WINNING. I couldn't eat anything you see in the picture. We were saddened as the SAN MARCO location sets the bar high with their service and bright light but subtle inviting environment. Food and service was excellent even when busy... the steak was unchewable and the chicken was bland. This was a shrimp dish and there were 4. if it weren't for Ben .... No stars would be given.. thanks Ben! Preciate you bro!

  • Beth Scott

Our server had attitude, our food was not good. The Mgr wasn't there another guy discussed it with us about comping something IF we would return again. Which was not okay. Fish tacos stank so much we gagged, also were hard and over cooked. Waste of $15. The chimichanga was really burnt, 2 taco salads were mediocre, quesadilla not good. Also, we couldn't get refills, it was rough, overall not good in any way. Very disappointed it couldn't be refunded at the time.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Kid-friendliness
Was not kid friendly. Didn't remember a booster or high chair forever. May have been our server the other girl seemed fine and helpful.

  • Ashlee Taylor

Food was terrible small servings compared to other's. Service was not the best took forever for pretty much any of everything. Only good thing was the drink to be honest for me and my friend. Then the woman's bathroom was a gross nasty mess. The one was broken. The only other one was shot everywhere, sink was broken, floor was all wet. I ended up not even going to the bathroom All and all this was the worst place I had my birthday dinner ever. Update it is now Monday. And I am still sick from the food I had there.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Tawnya Baur

I absolutely love the food at this La Nopalera, I've been going to this one for over 6 years and have never been disappointed with the food. Now the service on the other hand depending on your waiter or waitress can be aggravating. One time I sat at my booth and waited close to 10 minutes before I got a drink. I've even left previously because of the wait staff. But I will continue to go back because it's one of my favorite places to eat, the food is amazing I've never been disappointed with that.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5

  • Derrell Jackson

Food had a bad after taste. Chicken was over cooked, tortilla was falling apart, beans tasted like they had been refried multiple times, rice was wet and soggy. Prepare for bowel movements from hell! Thought I gave birth to something when it was all said and done. Never eat here! The waiter acted like he hates his job, took forever to take our order, food took forever to get tobour table and when it finally did come it was terribly over cooked with stale food. The cook should be retrained and management needs to use first in first out method when controlling their food costs because customers should not be given stale food.

  • Marc Nault

This visit did it for me at LaNop. First off the waitstaff looked like they just crawled out of bed. The waiter obviously didnt listen to our order. I ordered a chicken taco salad with beans on the side. Never got the beans, and the chicken was so chewy I couldn't eat it. Didn't even finish it. My girl ordered the cheese enchiladas and the cheese was still cold inside the enchilada. 35 bucks for literally the worst Mexican I've ever had! RIP for me LaNop!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • scruffie dogg

This place is horrible. They can't even wash the dishes. I waited at least 20 minutes for a glass of water while I'm sitting there choking on stale chips. Order my food and they come out with this sorry looking plate another 25 to 30 minutes later. And then I got my check and saw this was 1199? You've got to be kidding me. I didn't get my beer until after the food came either I had to remind her we ordered beers. I told the manager and he was a jerk.he basically said they were doing the best they can if that's the best they can do I'll go somewhere else thank you never again

  • Cody Miller

Basically the best Mexican restaurant on this side of town in every possible way. The chips were warm ( they are usually cold in town ). The portion on meat content was more than enough. Service is way better than a lot of places these days. Good ambience and the music isn't set very loud like some places.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fajitas
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Demaya Moten

I was a door dasher here and got completely horrible service tonight and it wasn’t even my food , I went to use the restroom for one of the male employee to stand in the bathroom pretending to clean it as it still appeared as dirty while I try to use the restroom , up until I politely asked for an update on the food and everybody either whispered underneath their breathe or cut me off at the door to service someone else .
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Janine Huskey

The food was good, but I don't like being taken advantage of. We have gone to all of the La Nopaleros in the area and have never been overcharged. Today was the exception. We were overcharged for 2 meals and queso dip. We brought this to the server's attention and after 20 minutes the manager came over. I explained what happened, he never apologized, and made us feel as if we had done something wrong. We will go back to the other restaurants but not this one.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

  • Katlin Christopher

Went here for the first time today. I sat alone at the bar. I ordered the 3 taco plate. It took 30 minutes. Then when I got the food...the rice was dried out, the beans had no flavor and my tacos were barely warm. I mean, what were you doing? Cold tacos after 30 minutes?! I tell the server, she takes it back and obviously puts it in the microwave, returns after a minute and now they are hot and dried out. Definitely not worth the money. And none of it has any taste. Oh and I'm pretty sure they put an entire onion on my tacos

  • Brand Kangz Clothing

Great staff, amazing food, and you will be taking a doggy bag home. They don't spare you on the portion size. Top 5 favorite restaurants. Try the California burrito or the Fajita Nachos
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fajitas Texanas, Chips and Salsa, Fajitas, Quesadilla
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Cat Lady

Great food, service and Martin our server was the best! I truly appreciate how patient and understanding he to my husband. Provided a wonderful dining experience thank you Martin and La Nopalera. Best wishes Millie ×××Happy Veterans Day 2023×××
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pint of Salsa, Chips and Salsa, Enchilada, Steak, Fajitas, Chicken Fajitas

  • Aaron Hancock

We went on cinco de mayo around 5:30pm. Ordered 2 margs and 2 waters with chicken tacos (with no cheese on the beans) and a fajita quesadilla. Never got our waters. Finished the margaritas and was never asked we wanted another round. Got served carne asada tacos, told waitress we ordered chicken. Then got served beef, told her same thing, then beef again, and then chicken! Then scooped the cheese off the beans.
Food: 2
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 4

  • Kimmy Kowalik

Why are your Margaritas sweet? They should not be also the food was terrible and way overpriced. Not sure why all of the local people rave about this restaurant. I am South Texas. Actually and know good Mexican food and this is definitely not it. Their hot sauce does not even taste like hot sauce tasted like they cooked only tomatoes.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3

  • Vicente Farley

I don't ever have to eat there again. The ground beef was chalky in texture and salty. Told our server of my dissatisfaction with ALL of my food and he did NOTHING,except grin as he walked away. No offer to speak to the manager, no suggestions for another entree or how to improve my satisfaction. Possibly one of the worst dining experiences, I've ever had. Don't need to come back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30

  • Paige Denison

I love this la nap! Their food is almost always fresh hot and delicious! Staff is usually very friendly! Parking lot is small it can get alittle crazy when it’s busy!
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Salad, Chips and Salsa, Fajitas
Recommendation for vegetarians
Not sure
Vegetarian offerings
Vegetarian menu or section

  • Philip Lindsay

The service and atmosphere are good. I got the three tacos alpaster. The corn tortillas broke as soon as I picked them up. I tried to pick up two of the tacos, and both broke a part. Ended up dumping the Taco contents onto my plate and eating with a fork. The meat was very tasty, but I would have liked to eat as a taco.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mikayla

Would give this location 0 stars if Google Maps would allow it! They market their “vegetarian” menu but it’s hardly vegetarian at all! I ordered their “VEGETARIAN FAJITAS” and my veggies had bits of steak AND chicken in it! I only found out until after I ate my first fajita and began feeling unwell. For people with moral, ethical, religious, political, and health dietary restrictions - DO NOT EAT HERE. THEY CROSS CONTAMINATE AND DONT CARE.

  • Stacy Layman

0 Stars. This was the worst "mexican" food I've ever had. All the items on the combo plate tasted the same, except the enchilada had more salt (texture was like a dumpling.) The ground beef is not seasoned, the tomato sauce poured on top of everything tasted like the sauce in spaghetti O's. The melted cheese was sticky lumps. I don't know how they stay in business. Just a big globby mess. And the 2nd combo plate was never delivered. :(

  • Joan C McKnight

Food was very good all around. The restaurant was clean, and very much like other La Nopalera's I've been to. Our serving seemed to be having a little trouble keeping up, but she went out of her way to make sure we we taken care of--even served us a birthday treat we brought in for a family meal.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

  • Judy Creamer

First customers on a Saturday. Food was prepared fresh with huge portions. Our waitress was wonderful and interacted well with my son and his limited Spanish.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Salad, Quesadilla
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Corey Chapman

The food was good. My sweet tea tasted like very sugary water with a hint of tea. Cleanliness was poor. The tables and chairs were covered in food, the window was smeared In greasy hand prints, my cup had a chunk of food on the inside, and the bathroom… I think there must have been several potty emergencies where patrons didn’t make it on time for #1 and #2.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner

  • Mitch Roberts

after extensive travel to arizona new mexico and texas eating exclusively at mexican restaurants i can truly say this is the worst mexican food i have ever eaten, i would call it garbage
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 1
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Pat Mason

Great atmosphere and the food . Good service. Have been here several times always great.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
2 Chicken Enchiladas with Rice and Beans, Chimichanga, Chips and Salsa
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Liz Johns

Ordered promptly upon being seated, waited an hour to walk out, after asking twice and being told our ticket was next (never a real estimate on wait time.)We ordered a salad, one chimichanga, and nachos. Asked multiple employees for the check for soft drinks and queso. Nothing was addressed, no drinks comped, no apologies.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Service: 1

  • Waymond Lee

My order was wrong and the rice was hard me and my daughter will not be back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 2
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 2
Recommended dishes
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Jacksonville, Florida Roosevelt store

  • Jen Nifer

I'm not a fan of this place, though I know it's got a cult following. There's obvious water damage throughout the restaurant, more heavily in the woman's bathroom which gives it a rotten smell. Food portions are large and the food is decent but it's pretty standard. I visit when invited by others. Not my go to spot for Mexican food.
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2

  • Ramon Lozada

The waitress took my order and never came back until one our later when food arrived was cold and at checkout the receipt was wrong different amounts she had to go and onfixed them again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 2
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Queso Dip, Chips and Salsa, Guacamole

  • Donna Straughn

Great food portions for your money and delicious with great service.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Fajitas Texanas, Chimichanga, Queso Dip, Chips and Salsa, Enchilada, Cheese Dip, Tortillas, Guacamole, Fajitas, Quesadilla, Chicken Fajitas

  • Marvin Cason

My first review was not right, so I'm giving a different review. The food is very good. I enjoyed it lots. The staff was excellent. The atmosphere was excellent. I enjoyed my visit.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Enchilada, Tamale

  • Serg

Food is always HUGE! I love this place so much. They play the OG Rancheras (if you are into Mexican jams). The food is legit, and I've never left hungry. If you are going to drink, check out their specials because you can get hammered on $25 if you aren't careful.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • David Chaffin

I can't say enough good things about this location. The staff are amazing, not just in service but I would literally hangout and eat a meal with them, and the food never fails to satisfy. I have been going here weekly for 3 years now and will continue for years to come. Keep doing what you do! My favorite restaurant is Jacksonville.

  • Shayla Bell

Service very slow and it’s not even busy. Employees standing around looking lost! Finally got our drink orders took, we ordered margaritas. He didn’t ask did we want them frozen or or the rocks...took us 10 minutes to get our drinks! The chips to me was very very old and the margaritas were very soupy for it to supposed to be frozen

  • Brian Zarn

Wendy was a great waitress. Wendy exceeded our expectations as a friendly person. The kitchen gave me more shrimp on my shrimp fajitas than advertised. I haven't been here in over a year because of a no cheese for my nachos incident; however, they have redeemed themselves, never to be thought I'll of again.
Service
Dine in

  • alduy tor

Food was abundant and taste was aceptable. I did not like the glasses at all. The ring of the glass was rough and in decay. Please provide more napkins. Affordable prices and the waitresses are kind ladies.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

  • Roy Schnauss

We enjoy this place for frat Mexican fare and frozen margaritas. We order the pitchers of frozen margaritas for the table to share. The taco salad is huge and good and the specials posted each night are good as well. You get chips and salsa when you take your seat. The cheese chips with beef are a good appetizer

  • Andrew Levicki

I love this place every time I go. The servers are ok. It might be better if I was Spanish speaking but hey whatever. The food was ok.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chips and Salsa

  • The Glorious Raponator

Food was good as usual, service was great and very happy to be there. She seemed like she enjoys her job there.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: Not sure

  • Keith Jones Sr

Had the taco salad with grilled chicken. This is was good. Couldn’t begin to try and eat all of it. I took a lot home and the wife finished it off. The margaritas have a great kick so make sure it’s not lunch time and work is over. Staff is exceptionally friendly and good is out pretty quick.

  • Mike Jones

Meh, couldn't tell the difference between the burrito and the enchilada since everything is drown in red sauce, the best part was the rice and beans. Server didn't even say thanks for coming in or how is your food just slid some plates onto the table and that was it. Probably won't be back.

  • Blake Tomblin

Food was mush like it was put through a blender... Everything was soggy, chips tasted days old and refried.... Just go to taco bell if this is your only option
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 1
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • jane brown

My husband and I moved to the north Florida area early in 2023. We began our search for excellent Mexican food right away. La Nopalera was close to the top of our list because of its location. We ate at the restaurant three times in the hope that the food would improve. Sadly, it did not.

  • Linda Grant

Prices were a bit high but good. Was better than in the past. Food and service wise.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Chimichanga, Queso Dip, Chips and Salsa

  • Super Kracker

Horrible food unseasoned full of grease stale taco tortillas and chips no refill on drinks food was horrible never going back there
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Kenneth Miller

We like the one on Kingsley, and this one seemed like it was going to be as good. The raw shrimp in my beef taquito says otherwise.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 1
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • angela pray

This was the best Mexican I’ve ever had. Too bad I live in another state . The service was excellent the food was so delicious. Great cooks here. And lovely Waitresses so friendly .
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

  • Jax Flo

No words to express the great service and food is always awesome. We Always ask for Eloy our personal waiter and the manager Martin are fantastic without a doubt. Always chatting with costumes and making sure everyone feels good and enjoying their food. 10+⭐

  • Allie B

Food was great, young man that served us was never there.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chips and Salsa, Fajitas

  • Tristan Beasley-Painter

Pretty disappointing presentation. Ordered a quesadilla, got an... open face taco? Not in an easily edible form. Spoke to the manager and he said that's how it's always served, didn't really act concerned. However, it was delicious

  • Jorge Chavarria

Me personally liked the good service. After a a long day at work.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fajitas

  • Christina Rupert

I don't mind the price going up almost 3 dollars...its the fact the price goes way up...and the shell to a taco salad gets TINY. The shell is the best part. And came with no cheese...apparently its 2 dollars more for cheese

  • Bonnie Jakson

My sons favorite one. We have one by our house but this one is best. Huge portions. Hot hot. Yumm.. California burritos are our favorite.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

  • MARK AYERS

Good Mexican food. Good service. Bathrooms could be modernized, and cleaner
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

  • Sara Phillips

Great food and excellent service! Our waiter was so friendly and went out of his way to give us a wonderful experience.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

  • misty smith

This is the only La Nopalera I go to… food is always on point and the service is great…. Music always gives good energy…. The staff is great…
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Linzy Oliver

There must be somebody at your establishment that knows how to make Guacamole. I don’t know what that is they are calling Guacamole!
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

  • Jennifer Dydek

Over the yrs the ground beef is starting to taste weird...I have never remembered the ground beef tasting like it does now..
Food: 2
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • Edward Tolhurst

Great food decently priced with good portions.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • James Thompson

O yeah. Great price for the amount you get.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Carlos Belalcazar

Service was excellent and attention was great..love it...the food oxtail and jerk ribs were spectacular...need to come and check this great caribbean cuisine... …

  • Jacob Kizer

Not really impressed with this Mexican restaurant. Had a tomato slice that wasn't even close to being ripe. I'm going to stear clear of this reasturant in the future.

  • Jill Jones

The food was delicious and the servings were more than enough . A rally good time all the way around
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Michael Kelley

I grew up in Los Angeles and this is the best Mexican food you can possibly get locally!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Raising Kain

Food and service was good it wasn’t that bad but I’ve had better, but I’ll be back.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Richard Horne

Awesome food and friendly service. Thank you
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30

  • Sunshine Ortiz

The food was amazing..My family really enjoyed everything about this restaurant..The drinks was also amazing..

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