Pepe's Hacienda is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Jacksonville.

1. Pepe's Hacienda

8.5
3615 DuPont Ave, Jacksonville, FL
Mexican Restaurant · San Jose · 18 tips and reviews

Tina C.Tina Crooks: Awesome...authentic Mexican foods

Brent Z.Brent Zimmerman: Great Micheladas and authentic (no really) Mexican food.

FRITZ f.FRITZ fritztheyodeler: I did a google search to find nearby authentic Mexican food and this was the top of the list. We were the only gringos in there, that means something... excellent food... very good service.

Mambos Cuban Café is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Jacksonville.

2. Mambos Cuban Café

9.0
13770 Beach Blvd Ste 9, Jacksonville, FL
Cuban Restaurant · Southeast Jacksonville · 21 tips and reviews

Dan G.Dan Green: Excellent authentic Cuban cuisine.

Carla D.Carla Dela Cruz: Yummy authentic Cuban cuisine

Ronda H.Ronda Hernandez: Awesome Cuban food...Empanadas, Steak w/Chimichurri...yum!

V Pizza is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Jacksonville.

3. V Pizza

8.6
1406 Hendricks Ave (Nira St), Jacksonville, FL
Pizzeria · San Marco · 19 tips and reviews

Austin B.Austin Belet: Pizza. Oh my goodness, great flavor, very authentic, and very vibrant

Julianne D.Julianne Diehl: Best vegan pizza option in JAX. Just hold on cheese. Delightful.

Lizzie D.Lizzie Danner: If you like spicy... you have to try this pizza: PIZZA AL DIAVOLOsan marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, habanero, pepperoni

Simply Tasty Thai is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Jacksonville.

4. Simply Tasty Thai

8.2
2292 Mayport Rd, Atlantic Beach, FL
Thai Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Dwayne C.Dwayne Clark: The best authentic Thai food in town, and the people are great!

Aemee I.Aemee Ignacio: The food is great, the staff feels like family, and the ambience is authentic thailand!! They also just redecorated and expanded the place and it is great! I highly recommend eating here!!

michael a.michael armstrong: This is our absolute favorite Thai restraunt in Florida. Awesome food and staff.

4 Rivers Smokehouse is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Jacksonville.

5. 4 Rivers Smokehouse

8.9
9220 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL
BBQ Joint · Southeast Jacksonville · 82 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike C: Cuban sandwich was actually pretty good, not authentic, but good.

Thomas R.Thomas Richardson: BBQ Quesadilla, macaroni and cheese and baked beans are yummy!

Matt M.Matt Miller: Best BBQ in Jacksonville, hands down!!

Sweet Pete's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Jacksonville.

6. Sweet Pete's

8.7
400 N Hogan St, Jacksonville, FL
Dessert Shop · Downtown Jacksonville · 23 tips and reviews

Chuck F.Chuck Finley: A trippy candy house with a balcony inside their factory! Mind-boggling selection of elegant chocolate and candy plus a dessert bar, the staff are extremely friendly and super awesome.

Dawn J.Dawn Jensen: Great place for a party or brunch. Booking a field trip would also provide a lot for kids to get interested in the science of candy.

T-Rox M.T-Rox Monty: What a FUN place! Bring your out-of-town guests here. The malt ball varieties alone are awesome! The game room has giant gummies on display, you can watch candy being made... Just a really neat place!

BurgerFi is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Jacksonville.

7. BurgerFi

7.9
108 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL
Burger Joint · 12 tips and reviews

Orry B.Orry Bennett: Food is great here, burgers are what they should be, authentic. Kudos to this place.

JaxFoodieBae N.JaxFoodieBae Nae: Everything is great here! The burgers are perfect, red velvet shake is to die for and the Cajun fries are wonderful

Kerry C.Kerry Coleman: Burgers are great but the fries are awesome. Split an order of fries with a friend, the portion is generous.

Carmines Pie House is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Jacksonville.

8. Carmines Pie House

8.9
2677 Forbes St (at King St), Jacksonville, FL
Pizzeria · Riverside · 79 tips and reviews

Alex T.Alex Tillman: Great selection, and the pizza styles are authentic!

Tiffany M.Tiffany McCartney: The best Stromboli, sandwiches, and Pizzas in the area

Joshua T.Joshua Taylor: if you stare at your table, the horrific murals are almost invisible

Five F(x) is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Jacksonville.

9. Five F(x)

8.7
9802-06 Baymeadows Rd (Southside Blvd), Jacksonville, FL
Dessert Shop · Southeast Jacksonville · 25 tips and reviews

A K.A Kat: YUM! Fresh made ice cream...ruined my love of grocery store delectables. This is the only way to eat ice cream. Great service too. Love Three F(x)!

〽️ike〽️ike: Nutella filled waffle fish was so good!

Herchelle L.Herchelle L: Try the hot Taro latte. Soooo good.

Johnny Angel's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Jacksonville.

10. Johnny Angel's

8.6
3544 Saint Johns Bluff Rd S Apt 120 (9A & Beach Blvd.), Jacksonville, FL
Diner · Southeast Jacksonville · 42 tips and reviews

Randall E.Randall Evans: You can't go wrong with anything, but the corned beef hash is amazing and authentic, NOT that crap from a can!!

Jesse K.Jesse Kidd: Order a side of ranch dressing to dip your fries in...it is quite tasty. Also, try the chocolate malt.

Johnny Angel'sJohnny Angel's: Breakfast All Day, Every Day!

Kaika Teppanyaki is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Jacksonville.

11. Kaika Teppanyaki

8.8
1012-1 Margaret St (Post Street), Jacksonville, FL
Japanese Restaurant · Riverside · 8 tips and reviews

Goldie N.Goldie Nostrant: Everything is good here! Try the Spider roll(soft shell crab sushi), the hot saki is a must.

Goldie N.Goldie Nostrant: Happy hour hot sake!

Goldie N.Goldie Nostrant: Chicken meal

Metro Diner is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Jacksonville.

12. Metro Diner

9.0
3302 Hendricks Avenue (at Inwood Terr), Jacksonville, FL
American Restaurant · Miramar · 131 tips and reviews

Amanda K.Amanda Kaufmann: The food here is UH-MAZE balls!! The crab cake benedict is heavenly and the biscuits and gravy is southern authenticity at its finest. So glad we found this mom and pop gem!

Anita H.Anita Hasan: Awesome Breakfast Pie. Like a breakfast skillet on steroids!

LeighLeigh: Have to try the Yo Halla

Alewife Craft Beer Bottle Shop & Tasting Room is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Jacksonville.

13. Alewife Craft Beer Bottle Shop & Tasting Room

9.3
1035 Park St (5 points), Jacksonville, FL
Bar · Riverside · 9 tips and reviews

kevin p.kevin phelan: Great beer great customer service and over 150 beers in the fridge buy a beer to try if you like it you can buy it 5* highly recommended

Josh G.Josh Gellers: The bartenders are very knowledgeable and there is always a great selection on draft!

John B.John Baumeister: Great beer selection and awesome people.

Dreamette is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Jacksonville.

14. Dreamette

8.7
3646 Post St (Edgewood Ave), Jacksonville, FL
Ice Cream Parlor · Murray Hill · 32 tips and reviews

Hannah L.Hannah Liz: chocolate peanut butter dipped cone with vanilla ice cream = so good!!

Downer J.Downer JagFan: Bold City Brigade member? Show your membership card for half off. #notadowner

Madds F.Madds Fretwell: Root beer floats are my favorite, but the dipped come is perfect if you want some chocolate.

The French Pantry is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Jacksonville.

15. The French Pantry

9.4
6301 Powers Ave, Jacksonville, FL
French Restaurant · Southpoint · 43 tips and reviews

Kevin B.Kevin Borchers: Don’t let the wait dissuade you—finest lunch in Jacksonville. Seating is family style, too—but it’s all worth it! Everchanging menu and fantastic desserts will keep you coming back.

Cheryl C.Cheryl Coker: Shrimp Poboy and tomato bruschetta Amazing!! And any dessert they have is well worth the weight gain!!!

Chris H.Chris Heilig: This is not a hang out and chit chat place. Only open for 3 hours! Eat your wonderful meal an get out! Ale room for the hundred people in line!