Desi Hangout in Jacksonville, FL

4.5(210)$10–20Jacksonville, FL
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Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 210 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Jacksonville, FL • Price $10–20 • 4.5★
Desi Hangout is an Indian buffet located in Jacksonville, FL, with a rating of 4.5 stars based on 210 reviews. Situated in the Southside neighborhood at 8243 Western Way, this establishment offers dine-in and takeout service options. The price range is between $10 and $20. Desi Hangout provides a dining experience focused on Indian cuisine, with dine-in and takeout services available for patrons in the Jacksonville area.

Good to know

  • Desi Hangout has a listed address in Jacksonville, FL, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.5-star rating from 210 reviews.
  • A phone number is listed for confirming current details before visiting.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
Food Truck Parked in the Parking, Lot 8243 Western Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256, Southside, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 466-7024
Today
5–10 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.5 (210 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Solid Quick Option

Score 47/100 · 4 positive signals
Quick bite score47/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
17/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • 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 · 210 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.5 from 210 reviews(↓ 0.10 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median210 / 733 median
03,665 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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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 (4.5) 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.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
5–10 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
9 AM–1 PM
sunday
9 AM–1 PM
thursday
5–10 PM
tuesday
5–10 PM
wednesday
5–10 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 seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Wheelchair accessibleQR code menus availableTipping optionalTipping optional for large partiesAccepts Android PayAccepts Apple Pay

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inTakeoutDeliveryOutdoor SeatingCatering

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 Serves local specialty

Reviews

210 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Desi Hangout?

Desi Hangout has a 4.5-star rating based on 210 customer reviews.

Where is Desi Hangout located?

Desi Hangout is located at Food Truck Parked in the Parking, Lot 8243 Western Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256, Southside, Jacksonville, FL.

🛍️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
14
Retail & Shopping
11
Transportation & Automotive
9
Financial Services
4
Arts & Culture
2
Government & Public Services
1

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Banks

Truist

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Bank of America

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Cafes

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Bars

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Fire Stations

JFRD Fire Station 44

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Sherwin-Williams

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~102 ft

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Gate

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~0.1 mi
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Convenience

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Motorcycles

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Tyres

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Tyres

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Supermarkets

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Alcohols

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Car Parts

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Butchers

Fresh Meats

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Fuels

Gate

Fuel

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Shell

Fuel

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Wawa

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Car Washs

Daily's Car Wash

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Car Rentals

Avis

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