5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville, FL

4.4(3,673)$10–20Jacksonville, FL
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Rated 4.4 stars based on 3673 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Jacksonville, FL • Price $10–20 • 4.4★
5th Element Taste of India is an Indian buffet located in Jacksonville, FL. Situated in the Baymeadows neighborhood, this establishment offers dine-in service, drive-through options, and no-contact delivery. With a price range of $10–20, it has garnered a rating of 4.4 stars based on 3673 reviews. The restaurant provides standard business hours and maintains a website and phone number for customer inquiries. Visitors can find it at 9551 Baymeadows Rd Unit 10 & 11. This buffet is a dining option for those in the Jacksonville area seeking Indian cuisine.

Good to know

  • 5th Element Taste of India has a listed address in Jacksonville, FL, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.4-star rating from 3,673 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
9551 Baymeadows Rd Unit 10 & 11, Jacksonville, FL 32256, Baymeadows, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 448-8265
Today
11 AM–10 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.4 (3,673 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Not the Fastest

Score 40/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score40/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
10/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

🏆 4.4 weighted · 3,673 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.4 from 3,673 reviews
Rock Solid / Community Favorite
Review volume vs. city median3,673 / 733 median
03,665 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.4) with the city average (4.37) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 3665+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–10 PM
monday
11 AM–10 PM
saturday
11 AM–10 PM
sunday
11 AM–9:30 PM
thursday
11 AM–10 PM
tuesday
11 AM–10 PM
wednesday
11 AM–10 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsAccepts credit cardsAccepts Android PayAccepts Apple PayModerate noise

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual QuietGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inDrive_throughNo_contact_deliveryReservationsDeliveryTakeout

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great tea selection Serves local specialty Sports

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

10 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Tikka$18.9950 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka Masala$17.9942 mentions
  • Butter Chicken$17.9930 mentions
  • Chicken Curry$17.9913 mentions
  • Lamb Korma$19.997 mentions
  • Saag Paneer$16.997 mentions
  • Chicken Vindaloo$17.996 mentions
  • Chicken Tandoori$16.996 mentions
  • Lamb Curry$19.996 mentions
  • Mango Chicken$17.996 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

145 items with prices
  • Bhel Puri$8.99

    Spice level 1. puffed rice, tomato, onion mint and tamarind sauce.

  • Cut Mirchi$9.99

    Vegan. spice level 2. stuffed green chilies dipped in gram flour batter fried and cut into small pieces.

  • Full Mirchi with Onions(6pcs)$10.99

    Vegan. green chilies dipped in a savory gram flour batter deep-fried, mix of chopped onions with cilantro, lemon, and masala mixed together and kept on the side.

  • Masala Papad$6.99

    Vegan. crispy gram flour wafers topped with onions, tomatoes, cilantro lemon and green chilies.

  • Onion Pakora$7.99

    Sliced onions dipped in spiced gram flour batter and deep-fried.

  • Palli Masala$10.99

    Vegan. peanuts mixed with onions, cilantro & spices.

  • Paneer Pakora$10.99

    Spice level 1. slices of homemade cottage cheese, dipped in gram flour batter and fried.

  • Pappadam$4.99

    Vegan. crispy gram flour wafers.

  • Veg Cutlet$8.99

    Spice level 1. subtly sliced vegetable patties with bread crumbs & blended with gram flour batter.

  • Veg Samosa$5.99

    Spice level 1. crispy pastry filled with potato onions and peas.

  • Gobi Manchurian$14.99

    Spice level 2. fresh minced vegetables with corn flour and exquisite blend of spices deep-fried and finished in manchurian sauce.

  • Bullet Chicken$17.99

    Spice level 4. house special with a blend of spices with added spiciness.

  • Chicken 65$17.99

    Spice level 2. fried chicken cubes tossed in onions, curry leaves,ginger, garlic & chilies.

  • Chicken Lollipop 4pcs$15.99

    Spice level 4. chicken legs marinated in a house blend of spices and deep-fried.

  • Chicken Majestic$17.99

    Chicken strips fried and sautéed in a special blend.

  • Chicken Pakora$10.99

    Spice level 1. succulent nuggets of chicken marinated in an exquisite blend of spices, dipped in gram flour and fried.

  • Chicken Roast$16.99

    Spice level 2. chicken marinated in a rich blend of special spices and deep-fried in special house blend masala.

  • Chicken Samosa (2 Pcs)$8.99

    Crispy patty filled with mildly spiced chicken.

  • Fish Pakora----$12.99

    Spice level 1. succulent nuggets of fish marinated in an exquisite blend of spices, dipped in gram flour and fried.

  • Lamb Samosa (2pcs)$10.99

    Spice level 1. crispy pastry filled with cooked minced lamb and peas.

  • Chicken Corn Soup$7.99

    Chinese style thick sweet corn stock with vegetables and chicken.

  • Tomato Soup$6.99

    Vegan. house-made tomato soup in mildly spiced cream.

  • Veg Sweet Corn Soup$6.99

    Chinese style thick sweet corn stock with vegetables.

  • Garden Salad$6.99

    Vegan. fresh romaine lettuce with carrots, tomatoes & cucumber.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

3,673 reviews

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What is the rating of 5th Element Taste of India?

5th Element Taste of India has a 4.4-star rating based on 3673 customer reviews.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Food & Dining
21
Retail & Shopping
15
Transportation & Automotive
8
Financial Services
5
Arts & Culture
5
Recreation & Entertainment
2

60 nearby places across 9 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

60 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Place Of Worships

Deermeadows Church

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Holy Family Catholic Church

Place Of Worship

~0.4 mi
Shepherd of the Woods

Place Of Worship

7860 Southside Boulevard

~0.6 mi
Rivertown Church

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi

Librarys

FSCJ Deerwood Center Library

Library

~0.4 mi

Banks

Regions Bank

Bank

~0.2 mi
Wells Fargo

Bank

~0.2 mi
RadiFi Credit Union

Bank

9802 Old Baymeadows Road

~0.3 mi
Website
Truist

Bank

9250 Baymeadows Road

~0.4 mi
Bank of America

Bank

~0.4 mi
Website

Restaurants

Athenian Owl

Restaurant

~36 ft
Pattaya Thai Grille

Restaurant

~116 ft
5thElement Indian Restaurant

Restaurant

~379 ft
Chili's

Restaurant

9500 Baymeadows Road

~0.1 mi
China Dragon

Restaurant

~0.1 mi
My Place Bar & Grill

Restaurant

~0.2 mi
Royal Lakes

Restaurant

~0.3 mi
Vino's Pizza Grill

Restaurant

~0.3 mi

Bars

My Tap Room

Bar

~0.2 mi

Cafes

Starbucks

Cafe

9379 Baymeadows Road

~0.3 mi
The Coffee Grinder

Cafe

~0.4 mi
+1-904-642-7600Website
Möge Tee

Cafe

9932 Old Baymeadows Road

~0.4 miMo-Su 12:00-21:00
+1-904-329-3328Website

Fast Foods

Panda Express

Fast Food

9971 Baymeadows Road

~0.4 miMo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:30-21:30
+1 904-620-8180Website
Jimmy John's

Fast Food

9971 Baymeadows Road

~0.4 mi
+1 904-997-8818Website
Dunkin'

Fast Food

9978 Old Baymeadows Road

~0.4 mi05:00-20:00
+1 904-646-1077Website
Subway

Fast Food

9908 Baymeadows Road

~0.4 mi10:00-20:00
+1 904-646-1855Website
Wingstop

Fast Food

9934 Old Baymeadows Road

~0.4 mi
+1 904-915-9464
Hardee's

Fast Food

9210 Baymeadows Road

~0.4 mi
+1 904-374-5863Website
Arby's

Fast Food

9171 Baymeadows Road

~0.5 miMo-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
+1 904-448-0254Website
Domino's

Fast Food

9802 Baymeadows Road

~0.5 miMo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
+1 904-642-5190Website

Ice Creams

Five FX Ice Cream

Ice Cream

~0.5 mi

Fire Stations

JFRD Fire Station 44

Fire Station

~0.4 mi

Dentists

Greenberg Dental and Orthodontics

Dentist

~0.4 mi

Pharmacys

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.4 mi
Website

Hairdressers

A Star Barber

Hairdresser

9865 Baymeadows Rd

~0.3 miMo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-16:00
+1 904 896 1448Website

Fitness Centres

Retro Fitness

Fitness Centre

9802-05 Baymeadows Road

~0.5 miMo-Fr 05:00-23:00;Sa-Su 07:00-19:00
+1-877-291-4306Website

Golf Courses

Deerwood Country Club

Golf Course

10239 Golf Club Drive

~0.9 mi
+1-904-641-6100Website

Supermarkets

Patel Brothers

Supermarket

~120 ft
Walmart Neighborhood Market

Supermarket

9550 Baymeadows Road

~0.2 miMo-Su 06:00-24:00
+1 904-431-6356Website
IGA

Supermarket

~0.3 mi
Publix

Supermarket

9964 Old Baymeadows Road

~0.5 miMo-Su 07:00-22:00
+1 904-641-2435Website

Butchers

Fresh Meats

Butcher

~206 ft

Tyres

Tires Plus

Tyres

9559 Baymeadows Road

~277 ft

Car Parts

Advance Auto Parts

Car Parts

~0.1 mi
Website

Copyshops

FedEx Office

Copyshop

~0.4 mi

Paints

Sherwin-Williams

Paint

~0.4 mi

Jewelrys

Premier Jewelers

Jewelry

9810 Baymeadows Road

~0.5 miMo-Sa 10:00-19:00
+1-904-338-0921Website

Conveniences

Daily's

Convenience

9143 Baymeadows Road

~0.5 mi
Gate

Convenience

~0.5 mi
GATE

Convenience

8251 Southside Boulevard

~0.6 mi

Mobile Phones

T-Mobile

Mobile Phone

~0.5 mi

Charitys

Goodwill

Charity

~0.5 mi

Car Washs

Zips Car Wash

Car Wash

~418 ft
Daily's Car Wash

Car Wash

~0.5 mi

Fuels

BP

Fuel

~0.1 mi
Shell

Fuel

9143 Baymeadows Road

~0.5 mi
Gate

Fuel

~0.5 mi
GATE

Fuel

~0.6 mi

Car Rentals

Budget

Car Rental

~0.2 mi
Avis

Car Rental

~0.2 mi