★★★★★
The street tacos al pastor were excellent — perfect flavor, ingredients, and textures. House-made salsa is very flavorful without being overly salty.
Mexican Restaurants · Riverside · Jacksonville
Don Eduardo
Cocina Mexicana
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The place
Don Eduardo Cocina Mexicana is a Mexican restaurant at 2665 Park St in the Riverside neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. The kitchen serves regional Mexican classics, including the Volcano Molcajete with steak, chicken, and shrimp, birria tacos, and tacos al pastor. The restaurant holds a 4.2-star rating across 485 Google reviews. Hours run Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The bar program emphasizes tequila and house margaritas. Takeout and delivery are available through DoorDash and other third-party platforms. Reservations are accepted by phone at (904) 660-2824. The dining room sits one block from Five Points and roughly five minutes from downtown Jacksonville.
Don Eduardo Cocina Mexicana sits on Park Street between Riverside and Five Points, one of Jacksonville's busiest food corridors. The dining room leans bright and colorful with traditional Mexican decor, and the kitchen turns out a deep menu of regional dishes alongside a tequila-forward bar. It is a sit-down spot built for groups, date nights, and late-night cravings — the kitchen runs until 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.
Riverside diners in the mood for a different cuisine on the same Park Street stretch can find housemade potato gnocchi in four-cheese sauce and mussels steamed in white wine basil at Primi Piatti, a family-owned northern Italian kitchen at 2722 Park St.
Order the Volcano Molcajete, a sizzling stone bowl of steak, chicken, and shrimp finished with melted cheese, rice, and beans. Birria tacos and street tacos al pastor are the most-mentioned dishes on Google, and the chicken-and-shrimp quesadilla is a regular pick. Start with house-made salsa, queso, or empanadas filled with Chihuahua cheese, and pair the meal with a classic margarita on the rocks.
Don Eduardo earned a spot on our roundup of the 10 best Mexican restaurants in Jacksonville, where a food editor ranked the city's standouts for al pastor, birria, and hand-pressed tortillas.
Diners chasing similar street-food flavors across town can find tacos, sopes, and Grave Digger Nachos at Cantina Louie (Southside) in the Tinseltown area off Touchton Road.
Northside diners craving a similar tequila-forward menu can find tacos, fajitas, and an extensive mezcal list at La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in the Yellow Bluff area.
Southside diners can find a similar lineup of tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and fajitas at Mr. Gordo's Tacos and Cantina on University Boulevard West in the Lakewood neighborhood.
Southside diners seeking a family-run, women-owned kitchen with Al Pastor tacos, Dinamite Shrimp Tacos, and the signature Fiesta Box can head to Señoritas Mexican Kitchen on Bowden Road.
Southside diners drawn to seafood-forward Mexican cooking can find shrimp tacos, ceviche, and grilled whole fish at Cielo Azul Mexican Kitchen and Seafood on Southside Boulevard near the St. Johns Town Center.
Beach-side diners after a more upscale take on regional Mexican cooking can find Oaxacan specialties like Snapper Veracruz and Cochinita Pibil pork shank, plus a deep mezcal list, at Oaxaca Club in Jacksonville Beach.
Intracoastal West diners craving a similar taco-driven menu can find birria, pastor, arrachera, and campechano varieties alongside Peruvian ceviche and trio fajitas at La Takeria on Beach Boulevard near Jacksonville Beach.
Downtown diners after a seafood-forward counterpart can find whole fried red snapper, salmon croquettes, and crab cakes at Starving Like Marvin on W Ashley Street.
Beach-side diners after a family-run cantina with street tacos, a Molcajete, and a deep mojito and margarita list can head to La Costa Mexican Cantina on Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach.
The restaurant accepts reservations by phone and walk-ins are welcome, though weekend nights fill quickly. Street parking is available along Park Street with additional public lots in nearby Five Points. Takeout is available directly through the restaurant, and delivery runs through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. The patio area is generally welcoming to leashed, well-behaved dogs.
Signature Volcano Molcajete
Highly rated birria tacos
Tequila-forward full bar
House-made salsa and chips
What to expect
Expect a lively, family-friendly Mexican dining room with attentive service, generous portions, and a strong margarita list. Plan for a wait on Friday and Saturday nights — reservations are recommended for parties of four or more.
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What people are saying
★★★★★
The molcajete is AMAZING and by far the best I've tried. Service was terrific and friendly even though they were busy.
★★★★★
Best birria in Jax. Chicken and shrimp quesadilla was packed with meat and the chipotle sauce was on point. Great margaritas too.
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Frequently asked
Does Don Eduardo Cocina Mexicana take reservations?
Yes — reservations are accepted by phone at (904) 660-2824 and are recommended for parties of four or more, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
Is Don Eduardo Cocina Mexicana dog friendly?
Leashed, well-behaved dogs are generally welcome in the outdoor patio area. Call ahead at (904) 660-2824 to confirm current pet policy.
Where do I park near Don Eduardo Cocina Mexicana?
Free street parking is available along Park Street, with additional public lots in the nearby Five Points district one block away.
What are the most popular dishes at Don Eduardo Cocina Mexicana?
The Volcano Molcajete, birria tacos, street tacos al pastor, and chicken-and-shrimp quesadilla are the most frequently praised dishes in Google reviews.
What are Don Eduardo Cocina Mexicana's hours?
Monday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Does Don Eduardo Cocina Mexicana offer takeout or delivery?
Yes — takeout is available by phone, and delivery is offered through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub.
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