Back 40 A1A

Great food fantastic prices cozy atmosphere. A win win win all the way around. Look no further great Cuban btw

Food was ok. Service ok, but not fast. Datil fries were good, baked pretzel very good. Wet burrito was very so-so. Thai shrimp salad was OK. Probably never go back.

We just arrived in St Augustine and needed a quick, local spot for dinner and decided on Back 40. It is a very small, local place right on the A1A, very unassuming on the outside but we had a good experience here. It was a bit late, place was still busy, so we decided that was a good sign. We tried the soft pretzel with some dipping cheese. We ordered tacos: mahi mahi, minorcan shrimp, house mahi, and Cuban chicken, with a variety of sides. Everything was very tasty and fresh. Good sized portions and not too bad of a price for 4 with an appetizer, meals, and 2 drinks: $72 plus taxIt was a good, last minute choice for dinner. If you are in the Crescent Beach area, stop in for some really good tacos.

Holy cow! Don't let its humble exterior fool you, this is place is worth the visit! My friend and I were coming off the final leg of a road trip. We were starving but not in the mood to dress up for a night out. Yelp steered us to Back 40 and it sounded like exactly what we needed.The location itself is small but not cramped. There were several tables available but we opted to sit at the bar. The two girls working were so friendly and inviting! There were several locals also eating around the bar and they were very friendly as well. The walls are covered in art by local artists (available for purchase). The vibe in here was great to us and that was before we even ordered food. Happy hour is from 3-6 so we took advantage of that for a couple of drinks. On the enthusiastic recommendation of the staff I got the Thai shrimp salad which I am still dreaming about. The house made dressing is to die for!Needless to say, we were highly impressed. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, excellent food and super reasonable prices. Two people, two meals, two drinks, $42.

Visiting my brother and he brought us here for dinner. All the tables were full so we only had to wait a few minutes for a table to be cleared but it took a while to get our orders in.I ordered the wet burrito minus the sauce and my cousin ordered the island bowl with chicken. The burrito was packed with ingredients and super tasty. The tortilla was soft and the rice, beans, and veggies were all cooked well. The island bowl was delicious and the chicken was moist and tender. We devoured every bite!Love the beach vibe and all the gallery art on the walls. Staff was friendly and helpful and we all enjoyed our meals.

This was a wonderful experience start to finish! We each had a selection of soft tacos, and I had a cup of the gumbo, which by any other restaurant's standard, would have been considered bowl size. All dishes were tremendously flavorful. The service was attentive and very helpful, especially in recommending dishes and relative portion sizes. We found out quite by accident that we were having dinner during happy hour, so many of our tacos were half-price! Back 40 is pleasant, features tremendous food, and is most affordable.We will be back often!

One of these days I will order something other than the shrimp quesadilla, don't know when that will be because it is just so darn good. And the folks that work there are some of the Best.

So we stopped in for a quick bite and kept it basic. We ordered some Jerk Chicken Nachos. While they are large and certainly enough to split, they are really rather lackluster. The chicken was just above room temperature and tasted "ok" but nothing special. It is priced right though and sometimes you get what you pay for: basic nacho chips with melted cheese, some sour cream, jalapeños, lettuce/tomato salsa and chicken. I'm not saying it was bad, I'm saying it was basic. Also ambiance is tough. I mean this could be a great little spot on the beach but instead you sit down at a table and there is no music playing or anything to drown out your conversation or other people's. I literally heard a lady say that she wasn't eavesdropping but then started talking to the lady that was at another table about her discussion. So be ready to keep your voice down. It would benefit greatly from music.

Love this place- The Drunkin Burrito was GREAT! We have been there a few times , no complaints- small cozy place

Food was good, but service was horrible. Took over 45 minutes to get a burger and burrito. I'm local, and didn't appreciate the attitude of the waitress, just because they were training a new chef. I might give them another chance, but not just yet. The food was good though, so no complaints there.This review is based solely on my last experience there.