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Red Mesa Cantina

Mexican Restaurant, Taco Restaurant, and Latin American Restaurant$$$$

University Park - South Downtown, Saint Petersburg

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Red Mesa Cantina

8.9^/10

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Ranked #1 for seafood in Saint Petersburg
"Duck tacos are amazing!! Also had the steak fajita taco- delish!"(13 Tips)
"El Gordo breakfast burrito is killer!!"(6 Tips)
"Ahi tuna tacos are my favorite thing on the menu."(5 Tips)
"Duck quesadillas and premium margaritas are excellent."(4 Tips)

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Mark Weber-BodzislawJune 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the El Gordo with tofu! Awesome!!
Anthony Van DetteMarch 23, 2015
The queso was awesome
Jessica Brennan ZengelMarch 20, 2011
Amazing brunch burritos and ceviche! Sit outside for great ambiance.
Sarah St. LouisApril 7, 2012
This was the best mexican food! Worth the wait!
Jennifer TaylorFebruary 12, 2012
Ask for Amber. She's an excellent waitress! A+ service & food.
Moni JamiesonApril 12, 2016
Duck tacos are awesome
Desmond ClarkNovember 11, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Come check out the new menu.
Tess ChibirkaMarch 13, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Hibiscus Margaritas, Ahi Tuna Tacos, Duck Tacos, Shrimp Los Cabos, Shrimp Tacos and Bombas. To die.
Scott PinoNovember 29, 2018
Good hand made Margaritas
Lance EppleyDecember 22, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Men's bathrooms are in the alley. Two portapotties. Very classy.
JenKuduMarch 15, 2011
Awesome plantains!!! The crema sauce to dip them in is even better.
Grace BowlesDecember 2, 2012
Passion fruit Margarita, get it!
EmilyOctober 25, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Happy hour to 7! Yummy hibiscus margarita!
Janine DuffySeptember 28, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Great spot on a rainy night.
MGMOctober 16, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Don't even bother looking at the menu. Just order a duck torta you will not be sorry.
Vanessa VazquezDecember 4, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Saturday and Sunday brunch are great
Sasha MaslankaJuly 10, 2013
Seafood chimichanga!!!! Best. Chimi. Ever.
Kimberly EvansMay 20, 2012
Anything you order here is superb!
Angie bartolottaJune 25, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Sippin the amazingly relish red sangria on the patio...so refreshing on a nice sunny day
Marcus MartinApril 17, 2012
Billy, Jason, Rachel and Chance... The best Bartenders in town. Love some Mesa!
Zach WendkosMarch 29, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Ask for check-in specials -- they're all up on the social media!
Aashna SMay 3, 2015
Nice atmosphere
Zach WendkosOctober 24, 2011
Been here 50+ times
All-you-can-eat Tacos every Monday night!
Vanessa VazquezJune 29, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Pomegrate Mimosas and Bloody Mary for $3.. Saturday and Sunday
HelloMetro.comJune 9, 2011
One of the most romantic restaurants in Tampa/St. Petersburg! Read more
Sean TennantDecember 27, 2010
Greatest thing I've ever tasted=Churrasco Steak w/jalapeño cream sauce!
Anita SvvApril 27, 2012
165 kinds of tequila! And agave nectar margaritas!
Dee RodFebruary 9, 2012
Mahi mahi is terrific..put it on the taco salad!
Zach WendkosMarch 22, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Get the Totopos to start. Shrimp tacos are the best!
Craig BrubakerMay 23, 2010
I'll say it once again. Duck mother-effin tacos. Do it. Do it now, DO IT!
Maureen HoganSeptember 18, 2010
Duck tacos are amazing!! Also had the steak fajita taco- delish!
Christopher TalleyJuly 21, 2013
Naaaaaaachooooossss!
Matthew BarnesJanuary 17, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Cucumber Margarita! Refreshingly intoxicating...
Rich KalonickJune 11, 2012
Sat at the red table. Really nice.
Carrie SinwelskiAugust 17, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Love this place!!!
Chris RuckerJune 13, 2010
Awesome brunch! Do/Inquire about a "tequila flight". Ask for Travis as a server.
Janine DuffyJune 2, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Duck tacos, pork tacos ftw
Marie OlivieriSeptember 22, 2012
Get the bloody mary!
GatorMarch 10, 2015
Steak quesadilla!
Krista HoffmanJune 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Ahi Tuna tacos are absolutely amazing
Desmond ClarkSeptember 9, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Have the sweet potato pancakes.
Barefoot GypsyAugust 23, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The duck tacos are yummy
Tim SMarch 18, 2012
Been here 5+ times
This is a St. Pete "must do".
Patrick MoranApril 1, 2013
Try the El Gordo Burrito
Vanessa VazquezJune 25, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Well now my favorite is Pomegranet Mimosa
Donnie FlowersNovember 22, 2011
Ask for chase, bomb ass bartender
C WJanuary 17, 2015
Duck tacos
Lauren WebbNovember 22, 2011
Chance is the BEST bartender!
GuyApril 11, 2018
The waitress seemed disinterested. Food came quickly, was nice enough but I wouldn’t eat here again.
Dan SDecember 27, 2013
Split an el gordo

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