★★★★★
Great experience! Me and my wife had a great weekend — great environment with the loaded nachos.
Mexican Restaurants · Riverside · Jacksonville
Añejo
Cocina Riverside
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The place
Añejo Cocina Riverside is a family-owned Mexican restaurant on Jacksonville's Riverside waterfront at 220 Riverside Avenue. The kitchen serves modern takes on traditional Mexican dishes — birria tacos, loaded nachos, fajitas, molcajete, ceviche — alongside a serious tequila and mezcal program. The patio overlooks the river and a fountain, with seating for dogs allowed outside only. Reservations are recommended on Friday and Saturday evenings. Hours are 11 AM to 10 PM Monday through Thursday, until 11 PM Friday and Saturday, and 11 AM to 9 PM Sunday.
Añejo Cocina is the kind of Mexican restaurant Jacksonville's been quietly missing — modern enough for a date night, comfortable enough for a Wednesday family dinner, and right on the water. The Riverside Avenue location sits at the edge of downtown, with a patio that catches the river breeze and a fountain view that's hard to beat at sunset.
Order the loaded nachos to start (the most-mentioned dish on Google), pair with a Cadillac Margarita or one of the Margaritas de Selena ("strongest drinks ever," per one Google review), then go traditional with birria tacos or modern with the molcajete. Service runs friendly and a touch theatrical — ask for Armando if he's working.
Reservations are smart on Fridays and Saturdays, when the place fills up early. The patio is dog-friendly. There's a parking garage adjacent to the building.
Riverfront patio with fountain view
Dog-friendly patio (outside only)
Reservations available
Takeout + delivery
Then come for the photos
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The shop, in frames
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Authentic Mexican food with a modern twist. The flavors are bold, the plates are beautifully done, and the margaritas… next level.
★★★★★
Anejo has great seasoning and flavor. Everything was tasty. The Margaritas de Selena was one of the strongest drinks ever.
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Frequently asked
Does Añejo Cocina Riverside take reservations?
Yes — reservations are recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings. Walk-ins are welcome other nights.
Is the patio dog-friendly?
Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio (not in the indoor dining room).
Where do I park near Añejo Cocina Riverside?
There is a parking garage adjacent to the 220 Riverside Avenue building.
What are the most popular dishes at Añejo Cocina?
Per Google, the most-mentioned dishes are loaded nachos, birria tacos, fajitas, molcajete, and the Cadillac and Selena margaritas.
What are the hours?
Open 11 AM to 10 PM Monday through Thursday, until 11 PM Friday and Saturday, and 11 AM to 9 PM Sunday.
Is takeout or delivery available?
Yes, both takeout and delivery are offered through the restaurant's online ordering and major delivery apps.
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From Instagram
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