JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – America is often described as a melting pot—a place where different cultures have come together over the centuries to form a new set of customs while maintaining the ones their ancestors have long held dear. For a lot of cultures, a major part of their identity is food.
Walk down any main street in the United States and you're likely to see the cuisines of many countries that, despite being nowhere near each other on the globe, are sitting side by side. You could start in Egypt with some falafel, get a taste of Taiwan with a cup of bubble tea next door, pick up a side of fries at an old-fashioned American diner down the block, and finish it off with sopaipillas from the Mexican restaurant in town.
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Of course, we all have our favorite dishes: a juicy cheeseburger from a local pub, a savory bowl of tempura udon at a beloved Japanese restaurant, or some chicken tikka masala from your nearby Indian spot. But maybe you're looking to get out of your comfort zone a little, whether to try a different restaurant that has your favorite food or to taste a new type of cuisine entirely. To help point you in the right direction, Stacker compiled a list of the best restaurants for 11 cuisines in Jacksonville using data from Yelp. The cuisines included were based on research from Grand Canyon University on the most popular cuisines across U.S. cities.
Read on to find out if your favorite restaurant made the cut and to get inspired for your next dinner out.
Note: The images in this article depict each cuisine and do not necessarily reflect dishes served at each restaurant.
American: The Butt Hutt Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews) - Price level: $$ - Address: 3210 Roosevelt Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32205 - Categories: Barbeque, Smokehouse, American - Read more on Yelp
Chinese: Sichuan Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews) - Price level: $$ - Address: 10584 Old St Augustine Rd Ste 10 Jacksonville, FL 32257 - Categories: Chinese - Read more on Yelp
Cuban: La Bodega Original
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews) - Price level: $$ - Address: 4541-1 Shirley Ave Unit 1 Jacksonville, FL 32210 - Categories: Latin American, Cuban - Read more on Yelp
Greek: Bodrum Mediterranean Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (275 reviews) - Price level: $$ - Address: 5907 Roosevelt Blvd unit 200 Jacksonville, FL 32244 - Categories: Mediterranean, Salad, Greek - Read more on Yelp
Indian: Mesa
- Rating: 5.0/5 (112 reviews) - Price level: $$ - Address: 4260 Herschel St Jacksonville, FL 32210 - Categories: Indian - Read more on Yelp
Italian: Noble Italian & American restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews) - Address: 6132 Merrill Rd Ste 6 Jacksonville, FL 32277 - Categories: Pizza, Italian, Seafood - Read more on Yelp
Japanese: Umami Curry
- Rating: 5.0/5 (151 reviews) - Price level: $$ - Address: 11701 San Jose Blvd Ste 23 Jacksonville, FL 32223 - Categories: Japanese Curry, Ramen - Read more on Yelp
Korean: Rice and Noodles
- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews) - Price level: $ - Address: 9527 Regency Square Blvd Ste 101 Jacksonville, FL 32225 - Categories: Korean, Noodles, Ramen - Read more on Yelp
Mexican: Happy Taco Feliz
- Rating: 5.0/5 (66 reviews) - Price level: $ - Address: 12553 Main St N Jacksonville, FL 32218 - Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican - Read more on Yelp
Thai: Noom Thai Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (284 reviews) - Price level: $$ - Address: 8642 Baymeadows Rd Jacksonville, FL 32256 - Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion - Read more on Yelp
Vietnamese: Banana Leaf Asian Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews) - Address: 622 Cassat Ave Jacksonville, FL 32205 - Categories: Thai, Cambodian, Vietnamese - Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 332 metros.