Jacksonville's authentic family-run taqueria · 394+ Google reviews

The Jacksonville taqueria where carne asada fries and authentic tacos live up to the love.

Taqueria La Mexicana on Brynn Marr Rd is the family-run gem locals call the best spot in town for authentic Mexican food. Generous portions, fresh tortillas, divine horchata — and a welcome that makes you a regular fast.

4.2★394+ Google Reviews·Licensed Technicians·Locally Owned

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4.2★394+ Google Reviews

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LocalFavorite for Years

Dine In& Takeout

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Why locals keep coming back.

Made fresh, every order

No shortcuts. Every dish is cooked to order from quality ingredients. You can taste the difference.

Recipes worth coming back for

The kind of comfort food that brings regulars back week after week. Try one dish and you'll see why.

Friendly service, every visit

Whether it's your first time or your hundredth, you'll be greeted like a regular and looked after the whole meal.

Loved by the locals

4.2 stars across 394+ Google reviews. Eastern NC has spoken — and they keep coming back.

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4.2 stars · 394+ reviews

First time coming here abd must say it wasn't bad at all. Wasn't very packed. I thonk maybe two people were working. The waitress was very nice. The food came our pretty quickly. My burrito was delicious. Went with two others who got the tacos and they loved it. I would definitely go again and would recommend. It didn't come off as tex mex like oth…

Taqueria La Mexicana is hands-down one of the best spots in town! Their tacos are incredible, and the carne asada fries are next-level good. Being located right across the street, we eat here pretty frequently — and it never disappoints. Be warned though, their portions are very generous! You might think you can eat it all, but afterward, you’ll be…

This is a true gem among the eateries in Jacksonville. The tacos and horchata are divine and so delicious. The atmosphere is truly that of a family restaurant. We love eating here and have been back at least twice and plan to continue eating here as long as they are open. You can taste the love and happiness that this family has running this amazing place.

My husband wanted chips and salsa. I ordered it here because we have never been. It ended up being tomatillo salsa which my husband won’t eat because he’s too picky. I’m glad he didn’t try it because It was by far the best I have tried and I had it all to myself! I can’t wait to try other items off the menu!

Loved the food and service. Fresh ingredients and the tortillas were amazing.

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About Taqueria La Mexicana

Taqueria La Mexicana has built a 394-review reputation in Jacksonville on authentic family-run cooking — not tex-mex like a lot of the area. Customers consistently single out the carne asada fries, the tacos, the horchata, and the tomatillo salsa as standouts. Portions are huge (you'll want a nap after), tortillas are fresh, and the family atmosphere is part of every visit. Whether you're stationed nearby and looking for the real thing or you've been eating at the same Mexican spots for years, give this place a try — it'll change your local rotation.