Birria tacos, burritos and more: Mexican restaurant opens in Jacksonville Beach

JACKSONVILLE BEACH | Birria tacos and burritos plus fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas and other freshly made fare including in-house-made salsa top the menu of a newly opened Mexican restaurant beckoning guests from the Beaches and beyond.

1810 Tacos Y Tequila debuted at 950 Marsh Landing Parkway Suite 370 in Marsh Landing Plaza shopping center.

The restaurant describes itself as "a locally owned establishment that was created with the intent of providing great Mexican food and delicious drinks, but most of all a place where customers can call this place a home away from home."

The 6,000-square-foot restaurant with an outdoor patio is in the storefront previously used by Whiskey Jax, which moved to Atlantic Beach and ultimately closed.

The restaurant's name references the Mexican War of Independence which began on Sept. 16, 1810.

On the menu at 1810 Tacos Y Tequila

Tacos Y Tequila offers an extensive menu of Mexican street food, traditional dishes and specials. The menu features familiar favorites such as fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, nachos, chimichangas and quesadillas along with salads:

• Birria Tacos ($6 each or $14 platter): Shredded stewed meat soaked in broth. The platter includes rice and refried black beans

• Chimi-Chimi-Churri Taco ($6.50 each or $15 platter): Shirt steak with chimichurri salsa, topped with fresh Pico de Gallo, lettuce, Cojita queso and marinated red pepper

• Shrimp Ceviche ($14): Shrimp marinated in lime juice, mixed with red onions, cilantro, avocado and toasted corn

• 1810 Parrillada for 2 ($39): Ribeye steak, grilled chicken, pork chop, chorizo and grilled queso fresco served with a side of Mexican rice, frijoles charros and chimichurri sauce

• Molcajete for 2 ($26): A marinated Al Pastor pork chop, grilled chicken, steak and shrimp with grilled onions, whole grilled jalapenos, cactus strips and grilled queso fresco served with Mexican rice and refried black beans

• Carne Asada ($22): A 14-ounce marinated skirt steak, spring onion, chile toreados, and sweet red pepper served with a side of Mexican rice, black refried beans as a side salad, and a side of chimichurri salsa

• Polo Ranchero ($18): Marinated grilled chicken breast topped with grilled mushrooms, onions and queso dip. Served with a side of Mexican rice, black refried beans and a side salad

Desserts ($9 each) include Choco Flan, Fried Ice Cream and Churros, the menu shows.

Lunch is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. At $12, all lunch items include a beverage, according to the menu.

Tacos Y Tequila is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

Teresa Stepzinski is the dining reporter for the Times-Union. Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @TeresaStepz or reach her via email at [email protected].

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