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Duval has chosen: Here are the best places to get tacos in Jacksonville 🌮

Step aside Taco Bell — the good stuff is here.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Wednesday, Oct. 4 is National Taco Day and we’re hungry!

We know Jacksonville — and its surrounding areas — are chock-full of taco restaurants that make people full and happy every day, but who leaves the happiest?

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We asked our community which taco restaurant is the absolute best, and the responses poured in like hot sauce! News4JAX received hundreds of replies on social media and on News4JAX.com.

Here are the most mentioned taco joints from Jacksonvillians on National Taco Day!

Pepe’s Hacienda & Restaurant: “Unassuming joint offering tacos & other traditional Mexican eats, plus an attached grocery.” Address: 3615 Dupont Ave Suite 900, Jacksonville, FL 32217

Talkin’ Tacos Jacksonville Beach: It’s Unforgettable Taco Bliss. The photo below has us drooling! Address: 1300 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Taco Libre — Jacksonville Beach: “Mexican restaurant serving authentic fresh dishes with a variety of Tequila & cocktail infusions. Visit us at any of our three locations.” Address: 14286 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Las Tapatias: Let’s taco ‘bout Las Tapatias! My stomach is growling! This place has it all — tacos, Mexican appetizers, street corn, sweet treats, ramen and so much more!

Casa Amigos: One person said, Casa Amigos with their quesabirria tacos.” Address: 11112 San Jose Blvd Ste 23, Jacksonville, FL 32223

Taqueria Cinco in 5 Points: Taqueria Cinco is Jacksonville’s taqueria located in the city’s historic Five Points, specializing in tacos + bebidas made from fresh, local ingredients. Address: 809 Lomax St, Jacksonville, FL 32204

El Agave Azul: It’s no surprise this restaurant made the list. El Agave Azul was named Jacksonville’s best tacos in 2019 and 2022! Address: 8763 Old Kings Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32217

Iguana on Park: Step out of the ordinary with Iguana on Park! Named Open Table’s “Diners’ Choice 2023,” Iguana on Park is turning heads! Address: 3638 Park St. Jacksonville, FL 32205

Souse Sistas: Souse Sistas have delicious tacos and street corn! You have to wash it down with a Jungle-Rita! Address: 5519 Moncrief Rd Jacksonville, FL 32209

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Dos Vatos: Featured in the photo below is Dos Vatos’ famous pork belly taco with their newly concocted white sangria. Address: 1451 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach, FL 32266

TacoLu Baja Mexicana: TacoLu is a crowd favorite in Jacksonville! They have been serving fish tacos, tequila and mezcal since the Summer of ‘08. Taco Lu has also won Jacksonville’s best tacos two years in a row. Address: 1712 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

One Night Taco Stand: Jacksonville couldn’t stand to not have One Night Taco Stand make the list! This taco spot has specialty tacos and drinks, and offers discounts throughout the week! Address: 9703 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257

One honorable mention from me, your author, is where I will be ordering dinner from tonight — Lola’s Burrito & Burger Joint. You already know I’m ordering the carnitas AND the Chooie’s Chimmy!

The community also alerted us to Chenile Brown. While Chenile is only one human, she sure has a huge following! Her name was mentioned multiple times. We found out Chenile Brown is the Owner and CEO of Chenile’s Kitchen LLC and she takes orders via social media.

I really need to stop writing about tacos while I’m hungry.

Was your favorite taco restaurant not listed? Let us know below!


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