Puerto Rican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Jacksonville

2 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Latin Creations
Latin Creations
87/100 (2091 ratings)
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"Just like back in the island. The food here never disappoints. Clean place and friendly staff. I need to try their mofongo, maybe next..."
Debbie Burgos
"Wow…. I loved everything! The food was amazingly delicious. The service is great and fast! I recommend it..."
Yamilis Centeno
"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Latin Creations, and I must say, it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The staff is super..."
Dina Ramos
"My pregnancy craving was fulfilled coming to them. The Mofongo was just right not bland not salty just right. The shrimp in garlic was just right a..."
Angelica Johnson
"Omg!!!! Awesome place the customer service is super good, the food , the price . I am so satisfied with my plate Mofongo with Pechugas omg so..."
Marielys Cabrera
"I've eaten Puerto Rican food all over the state and this place lives up to that flavor. Fairly priced and fast definitely a great lunch..."
Dan Armitage
"Maria is the best! We had our company holiday party catered here. WOW!!! Maria helped us to the car with our order, double checked we had everything,..."
Kim McNeal
"Cafeteria style food, but you can also order sandwiches, and they have a pastry section as well. Everything I had was very good. The tripleta was..."
Amanda Rivera
"Love the food here. The mofongo is so..."
Felicia Murrell
"The food is very delicious and for such a low price, breakfast is even more cheap, if you want a place where they care, this is it, come enjoy and..."
Ivan Orozco
Puerto Plata Restaurant
Puerto Plata Restaurant
82/100 (1952 ratings)
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"great food, wonderful sauces and seasonings! we came in around 1PM, maybe one waitress, but food worth the wait, place was very nice and clean...."
Diana Brewsaugh
"Easily a great 'secret spot' in Jacksonville. Whoever is in the kitchen really cares about the food. Sit on the patio for great relaxing music. Wait..."
Logan Owlbeemoth
"Great food and nice sized portions! Love the style of the place! Go have a meal and drink on their patio right now!..."
Meridith Cruz
"Truly authentic Puerto Rican restaurant featuring THE BEST mofongo in Florida, rivaled only by the mouth watering pernil. The arroz con gondules..."
Judy Marina Motkowicz
"I had the Cuban sandwich which was not really authentic but it was one of the best sandwiches I have had in a very long time. Tender flavorful juicey..."
Ed Hunt
"We eat here about once a week. Service is good and the food is great! The place is very clean and decorated nicely, whether you dine in or al..."
Gayle McCool
"6 months ago was my first visit. The food here is amazing! Bistec Encebollado is memorable. Camarones en ajo was mouth watering. I discovered it..."
Christine Mercedes Tryhane Greene
"First time there and loved it! We arrived 45 minutes before closing and the waitress still served us with courtesy. The food was delicious. If I..."
Esther Figueroa
"Wow, excellent food and service was amazing First visit but well worth the drive from baymeadows. Will be..."
Rick Green
"Chicharrones de pollo, ceviche, mofongo, fried pork chops, patacones, sangria. It's always good, and delicious...."
Karen Edwards-Crawford
"Super inexpensive lunch deal. I had roast pork, yellow rice and black beans. Pleasant atmosphere, good service. I will..."
Joe Train
"Used to come to this place 11 years ago and now that I'm back in town I notice food got a lot better. Make sure you are hungry if you..."
Cesar Augusto Peña
"Friendly staff and bright inside. We just wanted a quick snack and were able to get that. We had empanadas and I had a side of black beans. The..."
Ann Shea
"If you have never been to this restaurant you are missing out on a hidden gem....I have to throw the fork down the food is amazing the staff is so..."
Elisha
"Our first time trying our Puerto Plata was amazing. The waitress was kind and informative. The restaurant was clean and colorful! The food was..."
Cassidy Kinman
"I randomly found Puerto Plata while researching local restaurants in Jacksonville, and I’m so glad we went to check it out. It seemed like a super..."
Dom D
"I only leave reviews if the food absolutely blows me out of the water and this did. Incredible food. The meat was tender and flavorful. The beans had..."
Kerstin Dickerson
"I visited Puerto Plata on 8/18/2023 and discovered they had reopened for inside dining. I quickly decided that I would dine in instead of getting an..."
Natasha
"Good Latin food. Made fresh. Prepare to wait. No steam table here. Had the steak with onions and beef stew with fried sweet plantains. Outdoor..."
Alan H
"They're always so nice to us here and the food is great every time. If you want authentic Puerto Rican food I suggest you make a stop..."
Vorvoloka M
"This was my first time going inside after the pandemic...boy was I pleasantly surprised! The ambiance, the food, and the service were great! Super..."
Juan Rosario
"Found this gem by accident while in the Lake Shore area of Jacksonville. Food, service and atmosphere were perfect. Garlic lovers, and I'm one of..."
J Eldred
"I absolutely love this place, the food is fantastic! Service wasn't the best the last time I went but still enjoyed my experience. Highly recommend,..."
Andy Draz
"I can't believe what I've been missing out on! I ordered breakfast for pickup, and it was outstanding. I had the Los Tres Golpes with mangu as my..."
Grace Sumner
"We eat here regularly. Food is delicious. Everything is good. Service is consistently lacking. Not once or twice but we have eaten here with the same..."
Kim Brewsaugh
"The place was easy to find from the GPS. There was plenty parking and was lively with music playing. There is a pick up window and lots of..."
Phree Jay
"We had a great time. I tried oxtail, red beans, yellow rice, and empanadas. Everything was amazing. Atmosphere was great with music and karaoke. Love..."
Ac Simpson
"Love the atmosphere. The staff was friendly and courteous. The food was delicious. And if you’re having an adult drink they are not watered down...."
Eusherica James
"Fresh, hot delicious food. Large portions. Made fast. VERY reasonable prices. I got the pork chop lunch special with yellow rice, black beans and..."
Judson Peterson