Red Mesa Cantina

With Mexican cuisine at its heart, Red Mesa Cantina blends Latin and Caribbean kitchen traditions to create a great menu. Courtyard, 300+ Tequilas, 2 Bars.

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  • Phone

    (727) 896-8226

  • Website

    redmesacantina.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

128 3rd St S (at 2nd Ave S) Saint Petersburg , FL 33701 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 176


Keywords:

margaritas el gordo quesadillas trendy sangria good for dates happy hour brunch food tequila great value spicy food taco salad casual fried eggs chimichangas churros tortas filet mignon outdoor seating caipirinhas
Christin Roman

Try my brunch specialty! An order of the mofongo (their version of a pulled pork hash with yucca and plantains ) topped with a fried egg ! Ask for some of their salsa verde for a little extra kick!

Jeff Borrero Ruiz

Great place for latino food and great prices! There is a reserved parking spot for here but it is $6. Had the Seafood mofongo and wife the Jibarotos and both were deliceous. 8/10.

Tess Chibirka

Try the shrimp Los Cabos ceviche . It has a definite bite to it but ask for homemade tortilla chips not the saltines they serve it with. They will always accommodate your substitutions like that!

John McCombs

FANTASTIC restaurant ! Great food (monfongo, jibarito, and shredded pork El Gordo are all recommended), great atmosphere + decor, and well priced! Service staff was super helpful and responsive too.

Jim Douglass

I had the chicken enchilada and was very good more then I could eat. Staff was friendly and efficient. Mid week they had 1/2 off drink specials made with fresh juices .

Tamera Jontz

I know everybody raves about the duck tacos (very good hubby had them) but I had fish , shrimp and ahi . The shrimp were so so awesome!

John Hankus

Fantastic restaurant . Filet mignon burrito was both tasty and spicy . Try duck taco or tortas . Excellent gourmet spin on Mexican food . Margaritas were a bit weak though. Try the homemade tortilla chips

p barua

Seafood mofongo and take home one of their red mesa roja sauce. It's a spicy hot sauce and absolutely delish! Didn't care too much for their taco

AMANDA VAN OVER @AMANDAVANOVER

Ahi Tuna Wrap is ONLY available during lunch hours! Try the salad w/ ur pick of a protein! Excellent place for dates & socializing. Follow @redmesacantina @amandavanover @avoproductions

Marlon Alaan

Seafood mofongo - Sautéed shrimp , scallops , calamari , tomato , cilantro and rajas in tequila lime butter sauce - served over pork carnitas , plantain and yuca mofongo

Aline Sampaio

Great food, the service is great, delicious food! It is trendy , all decorated with Mexican fighters pictures. Central location.

Marie La Rue

Ordered the Ahi Tuna salad which was quite tasty. Great value for money . Went on a Sunday night and the place was packed. Would definitely recommend for a casual dinner .

Eva ???? Banova

Love it! Food was great, atmosphere was awesome. We sat out by the fountain and loved it. Even if you're full, order dessert , you won't regret it!

Jonathan Webber

Excellent take on modern Mexican. Reasonably priced for lunch . Ask about daily specials - they had frito pie when I was there and it was awesome. Ceviche was good not great.

Sasha Ahles

Sunday Brunch is the bomb! El Gordo breakfast burrito is killer!! Bloody Mary's and Mimosas are great too!!

Cassie Carr

Loved this place!!!! Best place we ate at while on vaca! Make sure and try their house made hot sauce !

Muse4Fun

Great atmosphere, good staff , good food! The flavors are unique and delish!

Kyle Fowler

It might not be a main dish, but the rice and beans that come with the burritos are absolutely delicious

Veyote Daegan

Weekend brunch is unbeatable, especially the biscuits with chorizo gravy and fried egg . Pair with a samosa ... unreal.

Jason Newberg

Get the ceviche sampler, very good. Duck taco was interesting but a little too sweet. Jalapeño and the cucumber margaritas were excellent.

Lobster

Duck quesadillas and premium margaritas are excellent. If you're feeling frisky, go for the beer tower!

Laurie Sena

Love this place. Sitting outside, quality excellent food and the servers are wonderful. Will be back again and again.

TBOcom

The Sirloin Chorizo Burger — served with Jack cheese , avocado , tomato , fried onions and chipotle aioli packs big, bold flavor in a habit-forming package. The Short List: one of our top 5 best burgers . Read more

Jim

Oyster shooters were amazing, ceviche fantastic. Service was good also. Thought the prices were very good, especially for the atmosphere.

Angela Stevenson

Service is great!! Food is delicious and the spicy margarita is fantastic!!

TBOcom

Long a St. Pete favorite, Red Mesa adds a touch of sophistication usually missing from Mexican food . The Southwestern menu here is surprisingly large, with enough options to satisfy most tastes.

Lori Hesch

We eat lunch here almost every Friday! Love, love, love the food here. Everything is so tasty but for me the best dish is the mahi stack!

Marcela

Try the Camarones Breakfast Burrito - Scrambled eggs , shrimp , fresh tomato , spinach , kalamata olives and feta cheese topped with chipotle cream sauce and queso fresco .

Florida Jean

Love this place! Quality Food at a Great Value , you will leave this place with a smile!

Liana Casciani

If you don't get the Mofongo you are a fool. The servers here are always so genuine and knowledgeable !

Scott Pino

Went to a Christmas party in the ballroom and it was a great time. I would recommend the event space .

Kansas Rivir

Made me a keto friendly bowl. It was delicious

Chelsea Gilgore

Chimichanga is delish. Get sides of sauce ahead of time. Not enough salsa , sour cream , guacamole on meals.

Eric Ritter

Everything is good. If your getting tacos be sure to order at least two.

Krystle Lafontaine

Yellowfin tuna tostado and steak el gordo ! Really cool place and good service too!

Nikola Zivic

Whatever you choose here you will not be disappointed. Coconut - ginger Mojito is soooo refreshing

Ryan Goss

BEST Mexican Restaurant/Tequila Bar in Tampa Bay ! Crab & Shrimp Quesadillas , Duck Tacos , Bombas, & strong, happy hour $3 Margaritas !

Carsten Nohrden

The chicken taquitos are delicious! And get the churros for dessert !

RMC Saint Pete

Fajita Wednesday's are awesome! Beef , chicken or shrimp !

DiAnthony

Two more days until Saturday Brunch ! Get the Norteno or the Steak burrito ! For something a little lighter get the eggs benedicto!

Rayhl Taber-Lang

Oh my the Mofungo is to die for!!! If you have never had it, try it, you won't be disappointed!!!!!!

Amory Oberlander

Always busy which means it's good. Bar is great to chat and eat. Duck tacos excelente!

Sasha Ahles

Ahi Tuna Tacos and Mofongo are the bomb! Also, Sunday is Hospitality night!!

Paula Wag

Excellent food and drink with exceptional and friendly service .

Aly Taylor

So delicious, hibiscus margarita , duck tacos , and the mofongo are our staples but everything is good!

Student

Tacos salad and shrimps tacos were delicious

Michelle Fernandez

Awesome place! The sangria pitcher is defintely worth it. And the steak quesadillas are amazing!!

Scott Cooper

Fantastic modern Mexican food with great drinks and atmosphere.

Cara Rocha

You must try the duck quesadilla . Such exciting flavors!

José Javier González

The Filet Mignon tacos platter is to die for!

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