30+ Best Restaurants in Jacksonville: Cultural Cuisine

Best restaurants in Jacksonville for cultural cuisine

Jacksonville is growing more and more diverse every year, with people from all over the world deciding to call our beachside city their home. Due to the cultural intermingling across neighborhoods, our food scene has rapidly expanded—making it one of the best places to eat in Florida! We have some of the best Jacksonville restaurants across all cultural categories, both authentic and innovative. Since Jacksonville is a tasty city, we’ve put together a LONG list of our favorite places to curb your craving. Maybe you’re asking yourself, “What’s on the menu tonight Mexican Japanese Italian Greek” If you’re racking your hunger-starved brain for ideas, just scroll down for the best restaurants in Jacksonville…

Delicias Colombianas Jax

Enjoy a taste of Colombia at this laid-back eatery with a menu full of mouthwatering plates and fun drinks.

Arepa Please

Grab a quick bite to eat at this vibrant and colorful cafe focused on arepas, wraps, grilled dishes, and other South American fare.

Rustic 21 Bistro

Dine on Brazilian-inspired cuisine at this hip and elevated restaurant perfect for date night or a fun night out with friends.

Sabor Mix Ceviche & Grill

Sample a wide variety of flavorful ceviches and other delicious Peruvian plates.

De Leon Latin Cocina

This family-owned restaurant serves up delicious Colombian cuisine and shares the love for their culture with the city of St. Augustine.

Empanada's Factory Latin Fusion

Enjoy meals from breakfast to dinner and small plates to dessert at this excellent spot with Latin flair.

Los Andes

From Lomo Saltado to Leche de Tigre, enjoy fresh and flavorful dishes at this excellent

Peruvian and Argentinian restaurant.

El Rinconcito de Lima

An authentic and delicious Peruvian restaurant with a variety of options.

Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen

Traditional and homemade Puerto Rican food in a relaxed, family-owned setting.

Havana Jax

Serving authentic and homemade Cuban meals and delicious cocktails since 1994.

1928 Cuban Bistro

Enjoy delicious Cuban food and coffee at this vibrant bistro.

Mexican Food

From cheesy quesadillas to loaded nachos, discover the best Mexican food in Jacksonville for all your cheesy, spicy cravings!

Cantina Louie

Try tasty Mexican street food and specialty cocktails in a fun & colorful restaurant.

Salsa's Mexican Restaurant

Dine on all your favorite Mexican fare at Salsa’s! From colorful cocktails to delicious quesadillas, they’ve got it all.

Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar

Taste over 100+ tequilas and enjoy fun night life in Jax Beach. Oh, and the food is delicious, too!

Casa Amigos Mexican Bar & Grille

A delicious no-fuss Mexican restaurant serving the cheesiest quesadillas and other authentic cuisine.

Spanish food

From flavorful tapas to hearty paella, Spanish cuisine serves up a delicious variety of regional dishes, tasty small plates, and satisfying meals.

Columbia Restaurant

From the classic 1095 salad to delicious cocktails prepared table side, enjoy delicious Spanish cuisine at Florida’s oldest restaurant in the Nation’s Oldest City.

Royal Palm Village Wine & Tapas

Enjoy traditional tapas with a modern twist and an extensive wine and craft beer menu.

España Restaurant & Tapas

Dine on traditional Spanish tapas and paella dishes in a comfy indoor setting or in a beautiful garden space.

13 Gypsies

Try delicious tapas with a Spanish flair at this “peasant kitchen” featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.

Mediterranean Food

If you’re craving fresh fish, aged cheese, olive oil, crusty bread, and, of course, great win, then look no further for the best Mediterranean food!

Café Kabob

A hole-in-the-wall café offering mouthwatering Persian & Mediterranean meals.

The Casbah Café

Experience traditional Middle Eastern cuisine and enjoy the festive environment featuring hookahs, live music, and dancing.

Gaufre's & Goods

A family-owned restaurant offering authentic and homemade Greek and Polish cuisine.

Italian food

Pizza, piccata, pasta, oh my! Our stomachs are just growling thinking about all the delicious Italian dishes.

Bella Vista

This South Italy Native Family-Owned Restaurant serves authentic and delicious Italian cuisine handmade with imported high-quality ingredients to create an amazing dining experience.

Prati Italia

Dine in style at this industrial-chic eatery with carefully-sourced Italian cuisine and gorgeous cocktails.

Taverna

This sleek wine bar also serves brick-oven pizzas and delicious Italian dishes.

V Pizza

Try authentic brick-oven pizza and wings from this delicious pizza joint.

Gusto Bistro Italiano & Wine Bar

A unique wine bar serving traditional “old-world” Roman dishes.

Dwight's Bistro

Enjoy tasty and Innovative multi-cultural plates in an artsy and cozy environment.

Salumeria 104

Enjoy signature charcuterie boards, traditional homemade Italian fan favorites, delectable desserts, and delicious seasonal cocktails.

Poppy’s Italiano

Serving up hearty, authentic Italian favorites with portions that don't hold back, this spot has everything from pasta to seafood on the menu. The shrimp parmigiana is the real showstopper, loaded with jumbo shrimp, marinara, and melty mozzarella over linguini.

Irish food

Irish cuisine is hearty, affordable, and full of flavor, from crispy beer-battered fish and chips to comforting pub favorites made for pairing with a stout.

Culhane's Irish Pub

Get a real taste of Ireland at this authentic Irish pub featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Watch the big game and have a Guinness at Culhane’s!

Lynch's Irish Pub

Serving delicious Irish food by day – live music, great nightlife, and lots of beers by night.

German food

. Brats, kraut, pretzels, beer, and pounded meats are what’s on the table.

Buchner's Bierhalle

Enjoy rare beer, German wurst, and huge charcuterie boards at this traditional German Bierhalle in Murray Hill.

Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House

A fun spot for nightlife with a wide array of beers and tasty bites to snack on.

French food

Sometimes you just need some cheese and wine to set everything straight!

Le Petit Paris

Enjoy light breakfasts and lunches at this traditional Parisian cafe.

The French Pantry

A quaint café serving up delicious lunch items and baked goods that fans are willing to line up for.

JJ's Bistro

Try an authentic French fine dining experience with exquisite plates and over 700 wine labels.

Restaurant Orsay

A beautiful French restaurant serving seasonal dishes and creative cocktails.

Hawaiian & Filipino food

From poke bowls and kalua pork to crispy lumpia and savory adobo, Hawaiian and Filipino cuisine blend bold flavors and rich cultural influences.

Marianas Grinds

A casual café where you can try unique and delicious Polynesian cuisine.

Purple Roots

Try flavorful and authentic Filipino street food and entrees in a hip and colorful environment.

Jeepney Stop Homecooked Filipino Food

Taste traditional and homemade Filipino dishes like pancit, lumpia, and adobo at this family-owned restaurant.

ABSTRAKT Filipino Essence

Enjoy classic Filipino dishes with unique twists at this contemporary restaurant.

A & D Manila Bakery

A Filipino grocery store and restaurant specializing in tasty baked goods and authentic cuisine.

Mama Lu's

Enjoy amazing Filipino classics at this blink-and-you’ll-miss-it hidden gem of Jax.

SaySoSweets

Satisfy your sweet tooth with Filipino and Hawaiian treats or try other savory menu items.

The Baker's Son

A bakery specializing in freshly baked goods featuring classic Filipino flavors with a twist.

Indian food

What we love about Indian food is it doesn’t hold back on the flavor!

JaxSpice

A popular restaurant serving delicious curries and other Indian favorites.

5th Element

Indian Cuisine is offered buffet-style with tasty tandoori and other Indo-Chinese dishes.

Korean food

From spicy kimchi and gochujang to smoky-sweet bulgogi and Korean BBQ, Korean cuisine delivers bold, savory flavors with plenty of sweet heat.

Sam Won Garden Korean BBQ

Enjoy classic Korean BBQ with tons of amazing options.

Fushimi Grill & Modern Buffet

All you can eat Hot Pot and Sushi with innovative serving. Grill your own BBQ and cook your hot pot as conveyor belts bring food items directly to your table.

Vagabond Korean BBQ

A new and modern grill it yourself all you can eat KBBQ spot with freshly prepared meats, seafood, vegetables, and traditional Korean ban-chan!

Chinese food

From sweet and sour favorites to savory dim sum, Chinese cuisine offers endless delicious options to explore beyond your usual takeout order.

TimWah Dim Sum Restaurant

Enjoy traditional and authentic Dim Sum served to your table in carts.

Blue Bamboo

A modern Chinese restaurant with delicious pan-Asian fare and special Sunday Dim Sum.

iNoodle

This cozy noodle spot brings authentic Asian fusion, Chinese cuisine, and family recipes to life with steaming bowls of ramen, crispy dumplings, and krab rangoons that hit the spot every time. Pair it with a fruit tea or milk tea for the full experience, perfect for anyone craving something new.

More Chinese food in Jacksonville

Check out more of our favorite places to grab Chinese cuisine!

Silver Star Chinese Restaurant

Silver Star Chinese Restaurant

S&R Dim Sum

S&R Dim Sum

Hong Kong Bistro

Hong Kong Bistro

Sichuan Kitchen

Sichuan Kitchen

China Dragon

China Dragon

Jimmy Fu's Asian Restaurant

Jimmy Fu's Asian Restaurant

Chan's Chinese Restaurant

Chan's Chinese Restaurant

YH Dim Sum

YH Dim Sum

Lucky Cat Dim Sum

Lucky Cat Dim Sum

Peony Asian Bistro

Peony Asian Bistro

Thai food

Made with strong aromatics and spice enough to help you sweat it out, Thai food is often thought of as being medicinal–it’s also dang delicious!

Buddha Thai Bistro

Experience traditional Thai food in a beautiful restaurant setting.

Indochine

Voted Folio Magazine’s “Best Thai Restaurant” for 6 consecutive years, this hip upstairs eatery serves Asian-inspired dishes in a vibrant environment.

Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine

Enjoy Thai favorites and beautiful craft cocktails in an elegant setting.

Japanese food

From fresh, creative sushi and slow-simmered ramen to lively Japanese steakhouses, Japanese cuisine offers something delicious for every craving.

Domu

A delightful neighborhood noodle bar offering homemade noodles, creative small plates, and seasonal cocktails.

Sake House

This restaurant specializes in fresh and delicious sushi presented in stunning and elegant displays.

Hangar Bay Cafe

A quick bite to eat with authentic Japanese ramen and southern fried chicken – an unexpected match made in heaven.

Thai Cuisine & Noodle House

Their multitude of noodle dishes includes some all-time favorites like pho and Phad Thai! Plus, they come in different versions with diverse protein sources!

Umami Curry

Try amazing traditional Japanese curry you can customize to your liking.

Vietnamese food

Both tasty and healthy, Vietnamese food emphasizes freshness and flavor with flavors of lemongrass, mint, ginger, lime, and basil.

PK Noodle

A hidden gem serving flavorful Pho, traditional Bahn Mi, and other delicious bites.

Pho Viet Inc

A casual eatery with a wide variety of authentic Vietnamese menu items.

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