Avanzare Restaurant

4.4

441 Reviews

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

2023 14th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

What is Tex-mex?
Tex-mex all to often gets a bad rep. Outside of Texas, it's used to mean fast food or substandard americanized "Mexican". The key to understanding Tex-mex is to stop thinking of it as a variation on Mexican food and to start thinking of it as an ever evolving American regional cuisine that was born and raised in Texas.
Tex-mex for us is a culmination of everything we love about Mexican food today with a modern American twist. What we at Jake's love most about this style of cuisine is that there are no rules!

We pour our passion and creativity in every dish and the end result speaks for its self.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tex-Mex, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(772) 925-1354
Website
http://www.jakestex-mex.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2023 14th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Neighborhood
Vero Beach
Cross street
20th street
Parking details
plenty of street parking<br />in historic downtown Vero Beach on 14th ave or parking lot located behind restaurant adjacent to court house.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Negroni$7.00
Gin, Sweet Vermouth and Campari
Appletini$7.00
Vodka, Sour Apple and Lime
Italian Sun Martini$7.00
Sauvignon Blanc & Lemoncello
Flirtini$8.00
Ketel One Citroen, Pomegranite & Prosecco
Bellinitini$7.00
Vodka, Peach Schnapps & White Cranberry
Beach Comber$7.00
Bacardi Rum Blue Curacao, Peach Schnapps & Pioneapple
Cocotini$7.00
Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Vodka, Pineapple and Lime
Cosmopolitan$7.00
Vodka, Patron Citronge & Cranberry
Metropolitan$8.00
Belvedere Black Raspberry Vodka, Patron Citronge & Cranberry
Tropical Breezy Tini$7.00
Parrot Bay Key Lime Rum, Pineapple & Cranberry
The Churchill$7.00
Vodka and in honor of Mr. Churchill we stare at the vermouth
Mangotini$8.00
Ketel One Vodka, Patron Citronge, Mango and Lime

Wines by the Glass

Specials

2008 La Segreta Nero D'Avola I.G.T. Sicily$8.00
2007 Tre Donna Arreis Italy$8.00

Whites

N.V. Lamarca Prosecco Italy$7.00
2008 Salmon Creek White Zinfandel California$6.00
2008 Principato Pinot Grigio Italy$6.00
2008 Maso Canali Pinot Grigio Italy$8.00
2007 Beaulieu Vineyards Riesling California$7.00
2009 Brancott Sauvignon Blanc Marlorough New Zealand$8.00
2007 Snap Dragon Chardonnay California$8.00
2008 Salmon Creek Chardonnay California$6.00

Reds

2006 Principato Pinot Noir Italy$7.00
2008 Cellar 8 Pinot Noir California$8.00
2006 Arceno Prima Voce [Super Tuscan] I.G.T. Italy$9.00
2007 Axis Zinfandel Lodi California$9.00
Rosenblum Vintners Cuvee Zinfandel California$7.00
2008 Canyon Road Merlot California$6.00
2007 Rosenblum Cabernet Sauvignon California$7.00
2007 Rock & Vine Cabernet Sauvignon California$9.00
2007 Gabbiano Chianti D.O.C.G. Italy$6.00
2005 San Giorgio a Lapi [Sangiovese Blend] I.G.T. Italy$6.00
2009 Canyon Road Cabernet Sauvignon California$6.00

White Wines

Sparkling Wines and Rose

Zonin Asti Italy$16.00
Santa Margherita Brut Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Italy$34.00
Moet & Chandon Imperial Champagne$60.00

Italians and Cal-Tal

2006 Domaine Meriwether Pinot Gris Willamette Valley Oregon$34.00
2007 Pieropan Soave Classico D.O.C.G. Italy$32.00
2006 Teruzzi & Puthod Terre di Tufi Bianco Toscana Italy$38.00
2007 Donnafugata Anthilia T.G.T. Italy$34.00
2007 Prima-Mano Fiano-Greco I.G.T. Italy$34.00
2007 Tre Donna Arneis Italy$32.00

Sauvignon Blanc and Such

2007 Chimney Rock Elevage Blanc Napa Valley California$42.00
2008 Seven Hills Riesling Columbia Valley$26.00
2006 Trimbach Dry Riesling Alsace France$38.00
2008 Pascual Toso Torrontes Argentina$27.00

Chardonnay

2007 Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay Napa California$60.00
2008 Buehler Vineyards Chardonnay Russian River Valley California$44.00
2007 Merryvale Chardonnay Carneros California$56.00
2007 Flowers Chardonnay Sonoma Coast California$72.00

Red Wine

Pinot Noir & Zinfandel

2008 San Giuseppe Estate Pinot Noir Veneto I.G.T. Italy$24.00
2008 Chilensis Pinot Noir Reserve Chile$23.00
2008 Edna Valley Pinot Noir San Luis Obispo County California$34.00
2008 Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir Tri-County California$48.00
2007 Charles Krug Pinot Noir Carneros California$50.00
2008 Merryvale Pinot Noir Carneros California$66.00
2006 Clayhouse Adobe Red [Zin Blend] California$34.00
2007 Edmeades Zinfandel Medocino County California$36.00

Merlot, Syrah and Blends

2007 Box Car Syrah Sonoma Coast California$32.00
2006 Goodnight Meritage Central Coast California$36.00
2007 Snap Dragon Zin Blend California$21.00
2007 A by Acacia Red Blend California$24.00
2007 Sol de Andes Reserva Carmenere Chile$26.00
2005 Bogle Phantom Red Wine [Petite Sirah Blend] California$46.00
2005 Anwilka Red Wine Stellenbosch South Africa$68.00
2008 Tamarack Cellars Firehouse Red Columbia valley Washington$44.00
2007 Isenhower Road Less Traveled Cbernet Franc Wahluke Slope$52.00
2004 Pelton House Merlot Knights Valley Sonoma California$66.00
2006 Freemark Abbey Merlot Napa Valley California$46.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

2007 Lapostolle Casa Cabernet Sauvignon Rapel Valley Chile$32.00
2006 Bianchi Lakeside Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon paso Robles$44.00
2006 Newton Claret Napa California$40.00
2005 Provenance Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa California$60.00
2007 Trinchero Chicken Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley$66.00
2006 Anakota Helena Montana Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley$130.00

Italians

2006 Maestro Sanguineti Rosso di Montalcino D.O.C.$44.00
2007 Misteri Primitivo I.G.T. Italy$24.00
2005 Castelcosa Cabernet Franc I.G.T. Italy$26.00
2005 Arceno Prima Voce [Super Tuscan] T.G.T. Italy$34.00
2004 Gomba Boschetti Barolo D.o.c.g. Italy$98.00
2004 Tenuta di Sesta Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. Italy$94.00
2007 Sandrone Dolcetto D'Alba D.O.C.G. Italy$46.00
2006 Betto Maremma Toscano I.G.T. Italy$54.00
2000 Solaria Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. Italy$90.00
2003 Sanguineti Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. Italy$84.00

Roger and Rogers list

Reds

Blends

2005 Bogle Phantom Red Wine [Petite Sirah Blend] California$46.00
2005 Anwilka Red Wine Stellenbosch South Africa$68.00
2008 Tamarack Cellars Firehouse Red Columbia valley Washington$44.00
2007 Isenhower Road Less Traveled Cbernet Franc Wahluke Slope$52.00
2007 Girard Artistry [bordeau blend] Napa Valley$60.00

Pinot Noir

2008 Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir Tri-County California$48.00
2007 Charles Krug Pinot Noir Carneros California$50.00
2008 Merryvale Pinot Noir Carneros California$66.00

Merlot

2004 Pelton House Merlot Knights Valley Sonoma California$66.00
2006 Freemark Abbey Merlot Napa Valley California$46.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

2005 Provenance Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa California$68.00
2007 Trinchero Chicken Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley$66.00
2007 Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley California$90.00

Italians

2004 Gomba Boschetti Barolo D.o.c.g. Italy$98.00
2004 Tenuta di Sesta Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. Italy$94.00
2007 Sandrone Dolcetto D'Alba D.O.C.G. Italy$46.00
2006 Betto Maremma Toscano I.G.T. Italy$54.00
2000 Solaria Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. Italy$90.00
2003 Sanguineti Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. Italy$84.00
2007 Bellamarsilia Poggioargentiera Morellino di Scvansano D.O.C.G. Italy$38.00

Desserts and Stuff

Dessert Martinis

Expresso White Chocolate Martini$8.00
Van Gough Expresso Vodka & Godiva White Chocolate
Ameratto Biscotti Martini$8.00
Amaretto di Saronno, Biscotti Liquer and Vodka
Double Chocolate Martini$8.00
Godiva White Chocolate, Meletti Dark Chocolate & Vodka
Hazelnut Martini$8.00
Frangelica, Baileys and Vodka

Desserts

Three layer Chocolate Cake$8.00
Double Vanilla Bread Pudding$9.00
with a fig & dried cherry sauce
Italian Grandmother Tort$7.00
lemon cream filling topped with pine nuts
Ricotta Cheesecake$6.00
topped with peaches and prosecco sauce
Cannoli$7.00
stuffed with sweet ricotta and chocolate chips
Tira Misu$7.00
Chocolate Hazelnut and Expresso Mouse$7.00
Mini Coconut Cake$7.00
Chocolate Mouse$6.00
Crème Brule Trio$8.00
Almond, Chocolate, Coconut
Meletti Italian Chocolate Liquor$8.00
Expresso Ice Cream Shooter

Coffee Drinks

Italian Coffee$7.00
Amaretto, Kahlua and Italian Brandy
Nutty Italian$7.00
Amaretto and Frangelico
Coffee Avanzare$7.00
Borghetti, Expresso Liqueur, Chocovine $Corzo Agave Tequila

Ports

Taylor Fladgate L.B.V. 2001$7.00
Taylor Fladgate First estate Reserve$7.00
Quinta do Noval 10 Year Tawny$7.00

What 441 people are saying

Avanzare Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
3.9Ambience
3.1Value

Noise • Moderate

441 Reviews

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CathyL
Orlando33 reviews
2.0
Dined on November 10, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We have been here several times but will not return. Food I should not consistent aà mistake and the tacos were rubbery. Too many other choices in VB to settle for mediocrity and the server was more concerned about being a friendly comedian to get the ordervright. One of our guest ordered short ribs and he brought a pork chop. Admitted he made a mistake because he was too busy yaking and not paying attention to our needs. He also brought the wrong drink and another of our guest ordered fijitas and got three strips of chewy steak and four small shrimp. Awful experience. Rip Off. And....Friday night place was not busy....don't think they will last another year.
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Downtowner VIP
Minneapolis58 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 2, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Some of our food was hot other things were called even though they were supposed to be hot We were seated at 6:20 waitress took our drink order at 6:30 bartender said we could not have happy hour prices it was after by the time she place the order :( The place has a few kinks to work out hopefully you’ll be better in the future
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Lilly VIP
Orlando19 reviews
2.0
Dined on September 14, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Salsa with chips was very flavorful. Beef and shrimp tacos are good. Wasn’t crazy about the shell. Wasn’t crisp for corn tortilla, probably would have been better on a flour tortilla. Lemon chicken enchilada was good. Steak enchilada was not. The steak was bite-sized yet very tough and chewy. I think serving it in a corn tortilla ( instead of flour) didn’t help. The black beans on the side had been puréed as far as I could tell and were tasteless. Specialty margarita was excellent but over priced. Next time I’ll try the house margarita instead. If I return, I’ll try something from the specials menu. I’m thinking Mexican is not their strong suit despite their name.
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ABCD
New York City35 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 31, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
We hoped that Jake's would fill a missing niche in the Vero Beach food scene. After one visit, we think the Vero Beach area is still in need of a good Tex-Mex restaurant. The food at Jake's was actually quite good. However, the dining experience was disappointing - the tables at the restaurant were disgustingly filthy and the decor was essentially non-existent. And...there is no frozen margarita machine. One gets the feeling that the owner is testing the Tex-Mex concept and has not made a full commitment to the effort. Based on one experience, there may never be a second.
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LaurenG
Orlando1 review
4.0
Dined on July 27, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Super cute decor, good food, quick service, friendly staff.
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LAURAF
Orlando1 review
1.0
Dined on July 14, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Very disappointed in our meal. There were 4 of use and no one in the party enjoyed their meal. Not only did I make a table reservation but wound up with the worst table in the restaurant by the front door. Every time someone entered so did the 90 degrees from out side. It had to be over 90 in the restaurant. No a/c we even asked our waitress if the a/c was broken. We were all sweating so bad could not wait to leave. Found the food to lack flavor, spices poor presentation. They forgot half of my husbands order. Refried beans were dark green. Will never eat there again and I honestly cant see how it wills stay in business.
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Maryjo4564 VIP
Greater Boston46 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Second time at Jakes in two weeks! Loved it again. Short ribs and Street corn and queso are perfection!
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NilsN
San Francisco22 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 7, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great rebirth of this restaurant. Tex Mex cuisine was good, and innovative specials. My steak was ordered medium rare, but arrived rare. No problem, better a bit underdone than overdone! Also the tres-lexhes cake was dry, but it’s a new restaurant still working through the dishes. The waitstaff could not have been more accommodating! Removed the dessert charge and asked us to come back. All in all a great experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando1 review
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This is my sons restaurant. He started cooking there when it was Avanzare. Worked his way to head Chef. Jakes is new to all the employees and I felt they all did an outstanding job with the major change in menu. The guacamole was super fresh. I had the brisket quesadilla. Yum! Refried black beans were my fav. Will definitely go back to see what they conjure up
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined on June 30, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The chips, salsa and guacamole were decent. All other dishes were just okay, nothing spectacular. Also it was quite loud at some points. Service was good.
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Avanzare Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 441 OpenTable diners.

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2023 14th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960

Additional information

Cross street
20th street
Neighborhood
Vero Beach
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tex-Mex, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
plenty of street parking<br />in historic downtown Vero Beach on 14th ave or parking lot located behind restaurant adjacent to court house.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.jakestex-mex.com/
Phone number
(772) 925-1354

Avanzare Restaurant

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Specialty Drinks

Bellini$6.00

Avanzare$6.00

Arancini$6.00

Grand Mimosa$7.00

Kir Royale$7.00

Sun Shine$7.00

Poinsettia$7.00

Martinis

Negroni$7.00

Appletini$7.00

Italian Sun Martini$7.00

Flirtini$8.00

Bellinitini$7.00

Beach Comber$7.00

Cocotini$7.00

Cosmopolitan$7.00

Metropolitan$8.00

Tropical Breezy Tini$7.00

The Churchill$7.00

Mangotini$8.00

Wines by the Glass

Specials

2008 La Segreta Nero D'Avola I.G.T. Sicily$8.00

2007 Tre Donna Arreis Italy$8.00

Whites

N.V. Lamarca Prosecco Italy$7.00

2008 Salmon Creek White Zinfandel California$6.00

2008 Principato Pinot Grigio Italy$6.00

2008 Maso Canali Pinot Grigio Italy$8.00

2007 Beaulieu Vineyards Riesling California$7.00

2009 Brancott Sauvignon Blanc Marlorough New Zealand$8.00

2007 Snap Dragon Chardonnay California$8.00

2008 Salmon Creek Chardonnay California$6.00

Reds

2006 Principato Pinot Noir Italy$7.00

2008 Cellar 8 Pinot Noir California$8.00

2006 Arceno Prima Voce [Super Tuscan] I.G.T. Italy$9.00

2007 Axis Zinfandel Lodi California$9.00

Rosenblum Vintners Cuvee Zinfandel California$7.00

2008 Canyon Road Merlot California$6.00

2007 Rosenblum Cabernet Sauvignon California$7.00

2007 Rock & Vine Cabernet Sauvignon California$9.00

2007 Gabbiano Chianti D.O.C.G. Italy$6.00

2005 San Giorgio a Lapi [Sangiovese Blend] I.G.T. Italy$6.00

2009 Canyon Road Cabernet Sauvignon California$6.00

White Wines

Sparkling Wines and Rose

Zonin Asti Italy$16.00

Santa Margherita Brut Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Italy$34.00

Moet & Chandon Imperial Champagne$60.00

Italians and Cal-Tal

2006 Domaine Meriwether Pinot Gris Willamette Valley Oregon$34.00

2007 Pieropan Soave Classico D.O.C.G. Italy$32.00

2006 Teruzzi & Puthod Terre di Tufi Bianco Toscana Italy$38.00

2007 Donnafugata Anthilia T.G.T. Italy$34.00

2007 Prima-Mano Fiano-Greco I.G.T. Italy$34.00

2007 Tre Donna Arneis Italy$32.00

Sauvignon Blanc and Such

2007 Chimney Rock Elevage Blanc Napa Valley California$42.00

2008 Seven Hills Riesling Columbia Valley$26.00

2006 Trimbach Dry Riesling Alsace France$38.00

2008 Pascual Toso Torrontes Argentina$27.00

Chardonnay

2007 Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay Napa California$60.00

2008 Buehler Vineyards Chardonnay Russian River Valley California$44.00

2007 Merryvale Chardonnay Carneros California$56.00

2007 Flowers Chardonnay Sonoma Coast California$72.00

Red Wine

Pinot Noir & Zinfandel

2008 San Giuseppe Estate Pinot Noir Veneto I.G.T. Italy$24.00

2008 Chilensis Pinot Noir Reserve Chile$23.00

2008 Edna Valley Pinot Noir San Luis Obispo County California$34.00

2008 Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir Tri-County California$48.00

2007 Charles Krug Pinot Noir Carneros California$50.00