La Bodega Original

4541 Shirley Ave, Jacksonville
(904) 513-3716

Recent Reviews

Aarron Elmore

My wife and I love this place for lunch. We always split a Cuban sandwich and get something else new from the menu. The empanadas and the pastries are a good add on. We have loved everything we eat here. I love that the sandwich is huge.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christina Harris

Delicious food. Great experience. Love the outdoor patio. The Cubano was great. Loved all the sauces with the el jefe fries.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cubana Sandwich

Angela Jensen

SUCH AN AMAZING Cuban

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ant Fizzy

Very nice and great customer service! We walked in right at closing (we didn't realize until after we left). The lady gave us a menu and was open to any questions. I noticed her interactions with customers before me were as if they were family or a friend. The place is clean, welcoming, and has a courtyard out back. I haven't even tried my to go empanada, but my sister is devouring hers. I can't wait to come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Greg

I was not impressed with the little hole in the wall place. However, they did the best with what they could with their space. The lady and the gentleman/cook were friendly. The problem I had was where the sandwich that cost $12.$.50 and that did not include the cost of french fries on the side. So you walk out of the joint with a $16 lunch that doesn’t even include a drink! Absolutely ridiculous!No, my real issue, was with the sandwich! No wonder the sandwich was $12.50 because they stuffed the sandwich with so much meat you felt like you were Gorjan a damn pig! Way, way too much meat! So much that it made the sandwich very unenjoyable ! I had to throw out more than half of the meat just so the consistency worked with the bread, the cheese and the pickles! I would’ve preferred the typical Cuban sandwich that cost eight dollars that came with fries that had the appropriate amount of meats that made the meal enjoyable! Now I’m throwing away more than half the meat from the half sandwich and the other half a sandwich island up, throwing the other half of that away and wondering how in the hell to even reheat the thing and make it enjoyable. I feel like I wasted my money on lunch today, although they prepared it well, they need to go back to understanding the principle of what is customary and reasonable, what is a decent portion instead of trying to find ways to raise their prices, and stuffing in their sandwiches with so much meat that it makes it unpleasant to eat. I’ve never had a Cuban sandwich like this for a cost or with such an extreme amount of meat that it turned me off.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Jam G

This small restaurant is spectacular from the huge servings to the fun atmosphere. It's one of my favorites in Duval. Check out the specials! Delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sara B

The empanadas are to die for, especially with the sauce! Cafe con leche was delicious too! Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tostones, The Original with Chimi Sauce, Empanadas

Angie R.

Slow to make the sandwich. Took 15 minutes for 2 Cuban sandwiches with no other customers in shop. Burnt bread (inside and out) and tasteless, dry pork. The ham (if you could call it that) was tough and over cooked. Won't be returning.

lauren detlefsen

I almost missed this spot! The sign outside is a little small but Google does a great job of taking you right to it. It's beside the Dollar Tree.Super cute! Not loud or noisy and the employees are very friendly. Everything was amazing and smelled so good. I will definitely be back here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Armin M.

I wish i could give 6 stars. this is the best sand-which ever had in my entire life and i mean that so seriously. i've tried maybe 5 or 6 things from the menu here and i've never had anything that wasn't exceptional, even the side items that come with ur food. it's rare to have truly INCREDIBLE food but even rarer what that food is made by some of the kindest people. I cannot recommend a restaurant more then i recommend this one.

SE Harper

Try the fresh empanadas! They’re a generous size and definitely homemade. The sandwich is amazing. The sauce, the meat, the bread, everything was delicious. The restaurant is clean and cute. There’s even a back patio with a bar.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joshua Dossenback

Loved the Spicy G Sandwich, you've got to try their bread.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Caitlin E.

Holy Sh$@("! Authentic heavenly Cuban cuisine complete with homemade bread for the Cubano sammies. I'm dying! Tamarind tea, and the most beautiful, seasoned rice and beans. What a surprise to find this little gem.

Theresita de la Marismas

Quaint spot for really good cuban food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Tripleta Sandwich, Empanadas

Sheila Devi

So glad I found this place! They bake their own bread. The Cubano was excellent. The tamarind ice tea has fresh fruit in it…yum! There’s a beautiful patio in the past. And Cely is so kind. I will be back!

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