Mestizo Mex Cocina

Enjoyed lunch at this new Cocina, and it was very good. Greeted promptly and asked about drinks. Margaritas looks fabulous with the spicy rim they supplied (don't drink tequila) but had the lychee martini, ohhhh so yummy.Immediately brought out HOT nachos that were generating heat they were so fresh and the best fresh salsa I have ever had. Highly recommend Mestizo Roll, over the top! Ordered tacos, 1 steak with chimicurri sauce and 1 shrimp. Both were very tasty and made with fresh ingredients not overcooked. Friend ordered shrimp fajitas and lord they were beautiful, huge shrimp, all freshly sautéed peppers/onions (not over cooked), black beans, cilantro rice, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce. Huge portions had enough for dinner as well.Overall loved the food and service was prompt and very friendly. Very clean, very tastefully decorated and the chairs were are very comfortable, not the hard back sit straight up.

Pretty good food and fun drinks! They have a great menu packed full of staples and unique dishes to try. I was craving birria tacos with consome, found it here! Not the best on town but hey it was readily available here at Mestizos.Really cute decor and nice vibe at this restaurant. The service was great and we ran into no service issues. Our food was fresh and hot. I really loved their cilantro rice and the lavender margarita was so good!Food and vibes are great, not overly crowded but it is a more pricey option for Mexican food. We ended up spending over $60 for two people, 1 drink and 1 entree each. Overall glad I stopped here to try them out, I will be back I'm sure. But for overall authenticity? I'm not sure you'll find it here but it's a nice restaurant to visit and experience for more of a Tex Mex flare with cutesy cocktails and a nice experience on their outdoor patio.

We decided to take our taste buds on a little adventure and check out this shiny new spot in town. The inside? Oh, it's a vibe! Think "perfect-first-date-to-impress" levels of ambiance. For lunch, I dove into the veggie Nacho Supreme, while my husband tackled the shredded beef chimichanga. Both dishes were seasoned to perfection and so filling that we both waved the white flag before finishing.Our waitress was a rockstar, constantly checking in without being overbearing. But, like any story, there's a twist. The bathroom, while functional, missed a key ingredient: napkins. My germaphobic heart wasn't thrilled about touching the door handle after washing up--c'mon, let's close that cleanliness loop! Also, when I asked for a lemonade to-go, I expected a fresh drink, but was handed a cup to transfer my leftovers. A minor hiccup, but lemonade deserves its own fresh start, don't you think?All in all, a solid 4 stars. The food and service are worth a visit, just BYON (bring your own napkin) if you're as picky about bathroom details as I am.

So this was our first time trying Mestizo and it was pretty good! It's super close to home and I have heard some mixed reviews so I wanted to come try for myself. First the good! I loved the house made lemonade and the fact you could add flavors! I did guava and it absolutely didn't disappoint.Next the space was so pretty! It was bright, welcoming and had a nice amount of indoor and outdoor seating (if you want to bring your pup). My birria tacos were delicious. I asked for a side of their house made habanero sauce and I was super impressed. The rice and beans kind of fell flat for me. The rice didn't have a pleasant flavor and the beans also weren't great. Thankfully I was so full from the tacos I didn't mind. My husband's big complaint was the chips and salsa. The chips tasted like when they have been cooked in old oil and end up with a major oil taste and not so much chip taste. He also said the salsa tasted like spaghetti sauce which once he said that I couldn't taste anything else. I think just adding a little more flavor would help.Our server was nice but didn't check on us after our food had come out and only came around again once we were clearly ready to checkout. My husband wasn't a fan of his cali burrito but thankfully I at least really enjoyed my tacos and was able to give him one.Pricing was ok for the portion size, definitely not cheap but what is these days haha. We spent about $60 for two meals, a lemonade, coke and tip. Over all I think this place is worth checking out and I think I will definitely try it again in the future and hopefully have an even better experience!

Fabulous! Can't believe I just found this place. Service was impeccable. The first thing you notice when you enter is how cute, bright, and cheerful it is. My order was a hamburger enchilada; the corn tortilla tasted homemade, and the ground beef was high-end with a great green sauce on top. Side of cilantro rice, which was delicious and a side salad included fresh salsa, tomatoes, fresh guacamole, and sour cream. Just really delicious!Additionally, I went on a Thursday, and they had a Thirsty Thursday special--$5 off drinks. Their drinks would cost $20 elsewhere because they come with fresh fruit and look so photogenic. I enjoyed my mojito very much and highly recommend it. They have two dining areas: one indoor and one patio. It's large enough for groups or events. I know one thing: I'll be back next Thursday. You coming with me? :)

Tried this new place recently . I will say they did not disappoint. Their chips and salsa were really good and their chips were fresh and not stale. I had the shrimp tostones which come with guacamole which were amazing. I just wish they had an extra shrimp on them or a larger shrimp. This was an appetizer by the way. But it was amazing. I also had their watermelon margarita which was so refreshing. The Service was fast and they were very attentive. And their ambiance was so laid back. It feels like you're having dinner in a tropical place.

We had a great dinner at the new Mexican fusion restaurant. Many of the dishes could easily feed two. The grilled chicken burrito bowl, Pollo Caliente, and Taco platter are all terrific choices. Our server, Delara, was terrific throughout the meal and handled everything perfectly. The prices are on a par with other local Mexican restaurants. The food was delicious.

Sooo CUTeSIE! I was supposed to be next door but the CURB APPEAL of this restaurant made me change my mind very quickly. I stepped into the doors and forgot it was Jacksonville. The inside has a very girlie SEXY-CHIC thing happening. The decor is all from a place of better quality. I surely was feeling my soft girl vibe. The food did not disappoint. It was TEX-MEX and on point. Fajitas was FLAVORFUL all of the meats were tender and pleasant to chew. The seasoning was perfectly blended nothing over powered. Also, I had to get a house margarita (no it's not BACTHED) freshly made. They had a Lavendar Frozen Margarita that was quenching and light.SERVICE was so-so, not as attentive as I like. There were period of times I could not locate the waitress.

Newly opened Mestizo Mex Cocina is a very nice & spacious restaurant. Previously occupied by Tijuana Flats. Also have an outdoor dining area. I like their menu. Simple & not so busy. They have a nice selection of food & drinks. I find their drinks interesting with Lavender, Lychee, Guava & Elderflower flavored cocktails. We waited quite some time to get our food. Perhaps they're still adjusting. We ordered Enchiladas Suizas & Cobb Ensalada. The tortilla on the Enchilada was not well cooked. The Cobb Salad was delicious. I'm hoping they'll improve their service. I plan to be back to try their interesting drinks.

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Mestizo Mex Cafe, a modern cafe style eatery with a bar. The atmosphere provides a relaxed vibe with somegreat Hispanic upbeat music to keep it going. We popped in for drinks but also tried the salsa. It's a very good sauce with plenty of cilantro and fresh spice. Delicious! Service was on point and friendly. We will definitely be back in to try the food.