Sara’s of San Marco — Restaurant in Jacksonville

I admittedly did not have high expectations at first. When I walked in, the strong smell of old grease hit me in the face, and the outdated decor was an eyesore. I was greeted by a very sweet and cheerful woman. The wait for the food was around 10 minutes which is not bad at all. I got a Philly cheese steak and onion rings. The steak was surprisingly flavorful, but the bread was a bit soggy. Not soggy enough for me to be uncomfortable, but enough to notice. The onion rings needed more salt, but the breading was crispy. The impression that the nice woman left on me from our small interaction was enough to make me come back. This time, I got a Ruben sandwich and a chocolate chip cookie. The Ruben was good, but more corn beef would’ve been nice. The cookie was good, had lots of chocolate and had a nice texture. The prices for everything are reasonable. Overall, although my expectations were not high, I was pleasantly surprised. No the food is not 5 star level but it’s fine for the price. The women who work there are really nice and personable, and the amazing service left a great impression on me. I will continue to come here whenever I’m in the mood for reasonable food at...

Sara’s seems to be a location that has been here for quite some time. It is a cute shop with good service.

Food is pretty traditional, sandwiches, salads and bakery items. The food is good, but not spectacular but you will get your fill.

There is a convenience store next door and sometimes there are homeless people congregated there but they normally don’t bother anyone.

But service is always fantastic, whether you call in for to go or you eat, you will be greeted with a smiling face happy to assist you.

I have not tried the bakery items, but I have tried:

Chef Salad - chopped lettuce, chopped ham, sliced tomatoes, dill pickles and banana peppers. It is tasty. Egg Salad - I find their version of this yo be dry and without the sweetness you normally get from egg salad. Pita - various versions of pita stuffed with beef or other meats, but I think that the breakfast pita is best. Bakery items - I need to get back to try some of them, I normally go when they are sold out.

I don’t go often, but my office is nearby so I do drop in...

This is a dumpy little hole-in-the-wall kind of place, perfect for classic, easy lunches. Counter service with indoor seating, one does not come here for atmosphere. Nevertheless, the fare is time-honored. There is a chilled case, presumably for bakery items, but it was empty which was disappointing considering the labels in place in the case. That's okay, they had my fave- a tuna melt, which has gotten difficult to find of late. The fries were hot and crispy. My dining partner had a patty melt with fries, and also enjoyed it. Leave grandiose visions of fine dining behind, but if you want a decent sandwich for a quick, easy lunch this could be your spot. Free easy parking in the lot. Did not visit the loo. The restaurant seems accessible enough for most average needs. It's...