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Jacksonville's 3 favorite spots to find affordable Caribbean fare

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Published on May 21, 2019
Jacksonville's 3 favorite spots to find affordable Caribbean fareEl Mofongo. | Photo: . ../Yelp

Looking for a delicious Caribbean meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Caribbean restaurants around Jacksonville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

1. El Mofongo

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Topping the list is El Mofongo. Located on the Westside at 6011 103rd St., it's the highest rated affordable Caribbean restaurant and bakery in Jacksonville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 100 reviews on Yelp. The Cuban and Dominican eatery offers classic Caribbean fare for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.

2. Latin Creations

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Next up is Windy Hill's Latin Creations, situated at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Road. With 4.5 stars out of 67 reviews on Yelp, the Puerto Rican spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. On the menu, you'll find classic Spanish and Caribbean fare such as mofongo, emparedados and tostones as well as homemade desserts like flan, tres leches and tembleque.

4. Island Tropics

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Island Tropics, a Caribbean spot in Springfield, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 83 Yelp reviews. The menu features Caribbean classics like oxtails, brown stew chicken, spice buns and curry goat. Head over to 2527 N. Main St. to see for yourself.


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