Mocha Rita's Deli

I just had to go back today... taste buds yelling... take me to see Rita!!!Enjoyed a wonderful specialty sandwich which was an outstanding Italian sandwich on bakery fresh thick cut white bread... once again... an amazing lunch in a relaxing place... It is in an odd location but one you will be happy you took the time to find.

Mocha Rita's is located in a plaza more occupied with service oriented businesses than retail establishments and other restaurants and I would assume a big part of their customer base comes from those places.The outside gave me the impression that it would be a typical deli located in an industrial complex, but when I walked inside, I was definitely impressed with the comfortable interior.The staff here were friendly, outgoing, personable and warm. They made me feel welcome coming into this establishment.I looked at their menu on Yelp, I think you should be advised that the prices on there are for half sandwiches and when you place your order, they charge you for a full sandwich. So what appeared on the surface as a good deal or at least a fair deal, pushed their sandwiches to a bit into the overpriced realm.I had a corned beef rueben and while good, I cannot call it in good conscience a rueben. It had the ingredients of a Ruben, but it wasn't finished on a flattop, which would have made it a pretty good sandwich. Instead it was warmed up corned beef, warmed up cheese (not melted) and sauerkraut on two pieces of bread.The price for four sandwiches (which came with nothing, no pickle or anything) was over fifty dollars. Definitely overpriced for something anyone could assemble at home with cold cuts and a package of bread for maybe seven dollars for all four sandwiches.While I wanted to give it four stars because of the warmth of the staff, price and the execution of the sandwiches make me ultimately give it three stars.

7/23/24. Apparently we were here 8 years ago and thought it was a good sandwich place so we recommended to go with friends before a movie at Regal Cinema. It is in the same location and I think the decor is the same or similar but it kind of ends there. It appeared the one lady was running the whole place-cashier, waitress, making the sandwiches etc. when we walked in at 12:40 there were no customers?! While there one other couple came in...lunch hour? I believe it has been sold and the lady said she was Ukrainian; she needed help. We had given ourselves time but normally working people-it took too long to get sandwiches. The guys ordered Reubin and said they liked them, my friend's turkey (little skinny on meat) but mine was the star! I got 1/2 salad and 1/2 crazy Rita sandwich-both were huge. I could tell our server tried hard on the sandwiches but she needed help! (Funny 8 years ago we ordered the same thing but I got the cup of soup not the salad and a 1/2 crazy Rita!)

Without a doubt the most pleasant surprise in the Jacksonville food scene. From the outside you won't know what to think, but once you step inside you will be blown away. The decor and ambiance are terrific and very European and modern. But that's not what will get you. The food is all fresh, flavorful and amazing. I haven't had anything on the menu (or off the menu secrets that you need to ask about) that didn't blow me away. I highly recommend this place if you want fresh and unique food ideas!

Wow... just wow on return visit with two friends. We had a Mochiozo, a Crazy Rita, and a turkey Rueben. Pics with descriptions. Fresh fresh fresh. Beautiful bread. Superb meats. Add the extra ingredients and you've got perfection. Treated so nicely once again. Very relaxing with the quaint atmosphere and easy jazz in the background. I have found a gem. You are missing one of the best if you don't go.

Very amazing spot! Food, service, and environment is outstanding! If I wasn't on a lunch break i would be in there for hours!q 5/5

If you haven't eaten here, you don't know what you're missing. The sandwiches and salads are phenomenal. The soups are homemade and fabulous This is the Pastrami Crazy Rita. It's huge. Yelp, time to eat.

Just had my first visit to Mocha Rita's and would highly recommend and make a regular stop for hot and cold sandwiches. The establishment, named by the owners after their two dogs, Mocha and Rita, offers fresh homemade hoagie rolls for their sandwiches and fresh ciabatta for their paninis. Visiting for the first time, I asked the owner what I should get and she pointed to the panini section of four options as a place to start. I ordered the Cuban. I chatted with her for the few minutes it took to make it. When I asked for the sandwich to go, she was sure to show me how crisp the sandwich was before she enclosed it in the plastic container. "It's not going to be crisp after it goes in here" she warned. Fair enough, she set my expectations. After I got in my car I decided I should at least take a bite while it was still hot and crispy. The one bite became a full on assault on my sandwich and in minutes, I had consumed the entire thing in my car. My cuban was amazingly tasty and the filling was very generous. I'm looking forward to my next visit back. Alcohol available here also.

Walked in and ordered. Sat down with our order number and waited for 20 minutes and asked 3x for an employee to bring us a cup of ice so we could get our drinks. I went back up to order a Mocha Macchiato. This also took another 10 minutes. When I finally got this it was a double shot of espresso with foam on top. Not what i ordered, and i let them know, but was argued with that thats how THEY make macchiato's. Finally after asking where our sandwiches were, we were told there were a ton of tickets ahead of us... Amazingly, after 46 minutes our SANDWICHES came to the table.I would not reccomend coming here if you expect any level of customer service or expedited service.

I'm surprised this place doesn't have more reviews. I was out running errands and stopped in to grab something to eat real quick for lunch. The woman behind the counter was very friendly, she recommended the Hot Chick sandwich, so that's what I got. The bread was nice and crispy, and they did not skimp out on the chicken. I wish I took a picture but I scarfed it down real fast. Would recommend!