Just saw that Red Mesa is closed effective immediately after 16 years in business...looked like a pretty cool place. read more

Red Mesa Cantina - Closure message posted on Red Mesa's website on Yelp - Mexican Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

The place is cool. We sat outside. Service was decent but we ran out of water a couple times. The strawberry mint margarita was the best I've ever had. That alone is what's keeping this at a 3. We got the chips and dip trio and subbed guac for salsa. Queso and bean dip were good. Salsa was not good and the portions were a little small. The chicken quesadilla was just okay. Chicken was dry. I wouldn't get it again. I wish I had read prior reviews because a few people tried to warn about it. The steak tacos were very good and the best thing we ordered. Overall, good drinks and apps but entrees were hit or miss. read more

Quaint and authentic Mexican restaurant that has been in business since 2009 so you know it's good. Gives off a somewhat upscale vibe because they had menu items I haven't seen before on a Mexican menu, which I like! I had chips and salsa ( love them!) and a brisket burrito which was delicious! Great margaritas as well. If I wasn't hitting the road to South Carolina, I would be a regular. The bathrooms are clean. Only ding was that the service was fairly slow. A nice experience though in a nice town. read more

Red Mesa Cantina - Brisket burrito! - Mexican Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Family dinner. Nine people. Excellent service. Great drinks . Food was excellent. Appetizers awesome. My dinner was four chicken tacos, Keto style, no shells. read more

Red Mesa Cantina - Keto tacos - Mexican Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Went here for the first time. Loved the vine of this downtown St Pete location. Food was very good with a decent menu... when I say decent menu I mean whats offered on the menu ( the actual menus themselves were so worn we couldn't read them except for one of the four at our table) Service was very good and we all had a very good time. Will def be back here again read more

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Overall very nice restaurant. The inside and outside blend beautifully. I was lucky enough to get a booth with my friends. We got a pitcher of marg and it was good. The food we tween everyone was rated 4s and 3s and I honestly agree with 4/5. I liked the flavor, it wasn't dry. I'm happy we came here, great for a night out, I would recommend yall to come out and try! read more

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Red Mesa Cantina is located in a great spot in ST. Pete. My friend and I saw it on the side of the road and decided to try it out. They have indoor and outdoor seating areas. It is set up nicely and does not feel overcrowded. Our waitress was kind and helpful with choosing menu items. She also checked for accommodations that were needed for dietary restrictions with no hesitation. We ordered the steak taco, shrimp taco, and mushroom enchiladas. Since I couldn't have dairy, they took off the cheese sauces and gave a side of guac for an additional charge. The flavors of the food was pretty good. My friend also enjoyed her guava margarita. Glad we got to stop in to try it out. read more

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My first time here and I loved it! Will definitely be back. I came here with a party of 8 on a Saturday night and we were seated right away at some bar high tops outside. We didn't go inside at all, but the outside area is very pretty. We ordered a pitcher of margaritas and probably got 6-7 drinks out of it, so I definitely recommend if multiple people will be drinking. For food, I ordered the chicken enchiladas which were so yummy and I would get again. I do wish there were free chips and salsa, they were $15 so we opted to skip as that seemed very steep in my opinion. Service was very fast, especially for a large party on a Saturday night. It was very pretty outside in the courtyard and I will definitely be back to try other things on the menu. read more

Red Mesa Cantina - Chicken Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Good food great service ambience is perfect tour Saint Pete. House margarita is pretty spot on and satisfying. Burrito could use more meat rather than a burrito full of rice. Ceviche was delicious and the Best part of dinner. read more

Red Mesa Cantina - El Gordo Burrito - Mexican Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

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Drinks and vibes were great. Food was ok. I've been here twice now and the food never really impresses me but it's a great vibe with the outdoor courtyard, decorations (holiday and regular), etc. We got tacos, burritos, cilantro rice, and Brussels. The Brussels were like flash fried or something. Soo crispy and yummy even without the chimichurri aioli which was also yummy. The rice was like not jasmine, seemed like the box kind (idk how else to describe it) and flavor wasn't great - probably better at a chipotle but I haven't been there in forever either. read more

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Came back here again this weekend and was pretty disappointed at the new menu and that they changed their salsa. It's also annoying that you're charged for chips and salsa... most Mexican places give this to you which is one of the awesome things about going to a Mexican restaurant. Also, the chips had a stale taste to them and needed salt. The filet mignon tacos I ordered were good only because the meat was tender and I liked the tortilla, but I did not like that it was topped off with fried onions and an aioli.. I wanted a taco not a burger .. The carne asada here is nothing like your typical Mexican dish. The pieces of steak are good, but there was nothing Mexican tasting with this dish.. The only thing still good here was the loaded queso and the margarita I got. read more

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Went here during lunch on a beautiful weekday. I believed we arrived shortly after they opened so there weren't many people there. But by the time we left, the outside seemed as if it was very busy. The food- oh man, the quality of food is extremely fresh and the quantity was even better! The chicken taco salad had large portions of meat, they even add more salad to the side of the shell. The Brussels sprouts were JUST right. I must say that I was extremely satisfied with my visit and I'm looking forward to returning to try more tasty items on the menu! read more

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Went on a Friday night and it wasn't too crowded. Location was perfect and service was efficient. We ordered many marg and the trio app to start. The queso and guac were pretty good. The salsa was ok. The portion was very small so app disappeared in no time. I ordered the vaca frita bowl ($23). It was decent, nothing spectacular, needed more seasoning and flavor. I enjoyed the plantains! Overall, food is a 3.5/5. I think you would go to this place for the vibes/location/drinks! read more

Red Mesa Cantina - Mexican Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

This place is huge! We stopped in for a quick lunch on a chilly day so the outside seating area was not in use. But there is a massive outside seating area (with bar) that would be wonderful for day drinking in warm weather ha ha ha. However, we sat inside. Staff was friendly and service was quick. We were able to walk in on a Tuesday with no reservation for a quick lunch. My friend got the Birria quesadilla and she really liked it. I decided to try several orders of tacos. They come in pairs. I got the filet mignon taco, the Carnitas taco, and the tacos gobernador. The Gobernador were my favorite! So so good. So flavorful. These tacos are pretty big. Just keep that in mind slightly bigger than typical street tacos. I was not able to eat all six. Carnitas was also good and had a lot of flavor. Kind of spicy. To be honest, the filet mignon tacos were my least favorite. Though I was the most excited for those. The beef was just a little chewy and I just feel like it didn't have as much flavor as the other tacos. I would def go back. Dreaming about those Gobernador tacos ! read more

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We had a concert to go to at the mahaffey theatre so we walked over to the Red Mesa Cantina. We were a party of three and didn't make reservations, but were quickly seated. We noticed a few large parties there, so w were prepared for it to be loud and possibly slow service. Guys, we were shocked on the noise level being so moderate with tables being 15 plus, that we commented how we were prepared to yell to have a conversation. No idea how they did it, but what a win! They had so many great options that the drinks alone took up so much time debating (not a bad problem to have at all). If you stop here please give the Ube Coquito a go! If looking for a fun, unique atmosphere with amazing food give this place a try! read more

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We love visiting this location! My favorite drink is the Strawberry Margarita. I tried the Brisket Enchiladas for the first time. The flavors melded well together. The meat was tender and the tortillas were lightly fried and had a nice crunch to them. The rest of the crew enjoyed their meals as well. I'm giving 4 stars because the ceiling air vents are still dripping water on the tables after a year. Also, we stacked our appetizer plates and put at end of table and our server didn't pick the dirty plates or the used drink glasses up until right before he gave us the check. It made our table pretty cluttered. read more

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2nd time visiting this joint ! Enjoyed my meal once again ! Beautiful day out St. Pete. This restaurant has plenty of space & we were able to sit in the shade. I appreciate the fact that they have the big umbrellas for the Florida sun! The staff i was helpful but I don't think she understood my question at all when I was asking one about my tacos. I ordered a mimosa. I THINK they were $5 . Regardless , it was worth it. The staff poured the perfect amount of champagne & orange juice. read more

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We had an excellent Sunday brunch experience. The Huevos Rancheros (pictured below) were amazing. Others in our party had the steak tacos and breakfast quesadilla. I tried the quesadilla and it was amazing as well. The sauce was fiery and tasty! Service was great! No complaints. T read more

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The customer service was amazing thank you,, my nephew said his brunch brisket meal was amazing. And it was because I tasted it. And my Carne Asada burrito was also delicious. read more

Red Mesa Cantina - The brunch brisket enchilada - Mexican Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Red Mesa is a family fave - don't know how I haven't reviewed them before! On my most recent visit I was feeling a bit snackish so I just ordered some apps. The Mofongo bites are definitely a must! Really everything here is good and their kids menu even has my niece's fave rice and beans! read more

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Those enchiladas are a hit. I lived that the salads are all made fresh, the texture was like my homemade versions. The decor, service, food and prices were great for downtown on a weeknight. read more

Red Mesa Cantina - Main dining room - Mexican Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Ordered takeout from here: Seafood Mofongo, Mercado Churros, Kale Salad, Ceviche Rosa de Camarones, Duck Taco, and Guac & Chips. Overall the food was tasty, especially the ceviche. Only problem is that there weren't a lot of vegetarian options (not even a veggie burrito or cheese & nachos) from the online ordering menu. The online ordering menu (hosted by Toast) looked like a different menu from their website and there is an upcharge, assuming because they online ordering is through Toast. I wish the churros tasted as good as the ones from Honchos in San Antonio but they weren't which is understandable because they are a restaurant, not just a churro house. Service was fast and food was ready for pick-up by the time we arrived. Can't speak for the ambiance since we only did pick-up. read more

Brunch is fantastic. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. We shared the queso and chips, which were so good! We had Huevos Rancheros - perfectly done! Wish I lived closer. We would go weekly! read more

Great atmosphere! Our server was very sweet & nice!!! My main complaint is the food & drink menu can be a tad misleading. DO NOT get the chicken quesadilla from here- it was genuinely the worst quesadilla I've ever had in my life. It was just bare, unseasoned, grilled chicken & unflavored white cheese, with an unflavored tortilla. I genuinely wish I was joking. read more

So far...service is off at the bar. At first, tons of patrons at bar. Now it's just me ... still waiting for my Chicken Enchilada. Took bartender minutes to see me. He was more interested in taking care of the dining rooms drinks. Finally passed me a menu. Then said he'd come back. Not personable at all. Enchiladas were burnt on the ends and honesty left disappointed and hungry. read more

It's been a while since we've been to Red Mesa (since Pre-Covid). Hubby and I remember really enjoying it and decided to check it out again. We both ordered the Seafood Mofongo as we are fans of mofongo. This was unbelievably good! It's a one dish meal, with a small ball of mofongo surrounded by seafood in broth. At first I thought it was a smaller portion, but it turned out to be just the right size. The mofongo was so tasty and I think it was because they added the sweet plantains to the green ones. The broth and the seafood was perfect. It had a lot of shrimp and calamari rings. I guess they no longer offer free chips and salsa, so we ordered some as an appetizer. They were very good. The weather was gorgeous so we sat outside. Service was a bit slow, but not bad. Overall, I'm glad the Red Mesa Cantina is just as good as I remember it! read more

Red Mesa Cantina - Seafood Mofongo. Highly recommend it! Yum! - Mexican Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Came for a casual dinner and chose to eat on back bar area. The area is clean, open and first come seating. The bartender was amazing told us about 1/2 price signature drinks and margaritas on Wednesday! The drinks were well made and delicious. We also wanted food so we ordered tuna poke and brisket enchiladas. If you follow the old addage that you eat with your eyes avoid this area for eating! The salsa looks neon and the avocado purple brown. The tuna poke also was so sweet that it really masked tuna taste that coupled with over cooked rice made it unappetizing. read more

Red Mesa Cantina - Tuna poke - Mexican Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Seating was quick and server was attentive. Food came quickly despite a decent dinner crowd. Place tends to be noisy, reminding us of a sports bar type atmosphere. Not many families the evening we were there, mostly seemed to be an after work crowd or early dates. Four chicken taquitos as an appetizer were cheesy and good but small and nothing special. My wife really enjoyed the southwest burrito bowl which is why this review is 4 stars. Filling, delicious and a good sized portion. My 2 filet tacos were street size tacos, pricey considering the portion size and hardly filling. Thankfully, I had ordered a side of seasoned fries which helped fill me up. The seasoned fries were excellent, and also add to the 4 star review. Overall great and quick service. Beware of pricey, small sized portions on some items if hungry. read more

Red Mesa Cantina - Street sized tacos. Items appear larger than IRL - Mexican Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

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In town for work and a co-worker highly recommended trying Red Mesa. I was lucky enough to find street parking right across the street. Unfortunately because it was dark and I didn't have my glasses on, I misread that the meters are enforced until 8pm as 6pm so I ended up with a parking ticket. Seated immediately on arrival in the really cool outside patio area. I don't think it would have been as enjoyable in the heat of summer but it was excellent on this nice fall evening. Margaritas are my go to drink and when I found out could add Blackberry to the House Margarita, I was sold. It was top notch. The only thing that would have made better was still to have a salt rim. Since I was wavering on my entree choice, I asked for recommendations from my server and opted for the suggested Brisket Enchiladas - Chile fresno bechamel, chayote squash relish, pickled red onion, queso fresco, crema, cilantro. I was a little surprised that the enchiladas were crispy instead of the typical soft version that I am used to. More like a taquito. Not mad, just unexpected. I enjoyed it enough that I would order again but maybe after trying some other options. Other than my misreading the parking meter, the only negative was had to ride the elevator to the 2nd floor for the restroom. Still would highly recommend! read more

Red Mesa Cantina - Blackberry House Margarita - Mexican Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

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The avocado salad and seafood mofongo were delicious. I wanted a side salad, which they did not have, so I just went ahead and ordered the avocado salad. It was well worth it for $10 - fresh ingredients layered together in a zesty blend. The seafood mofongo was creamy, rich, and tangy. So many different textures, flavors, and cultures blended together in superior fashion. And at the heart of it was still mofongo. And at $20, this was really a steal. Great service as well. Bartender poured an extra beer by accident, so I got one on the house. I would definitely come back here, as both dishes were truly two things I haven't had before that were designed and executed to perfection. read more

Eveything was eveything with my mom's... we enjoyed our taco Tuesday & the $4 margaritas did not dissapoint! read more

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We had a great time at Red Mesa Cantina! The food was delicious and the drinks were amazing. Our server was also very friendly. We will definitely come back when it is warmer to eat on their beautiful patio! read more

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Very solid Filet Tacos if you like Filet Mignon and Tacos. The bar service was great and it was pretty busy during lunch time on a weekday.

We had a larger party, so we were lucky to be able to snag a table on a weekend during peak dinner time. The interior was dark and dimly lit so if you need light, try getting a table outside. As for the service, the hostess wasn't welcoming, and our server was MIA a lot. On to the food - we started with chips and queso; can't go wrong with that. I ordered the YUCA FRITTERS and they were so dry that I can't recommend this. For $12, I could have bought my own yuca and made it at home. For my entrée, I ordered a SHRIMP TACO, and it was good; this I can recommend. For my drink, I ordered the STRAWBERRY SANGRIA, and it was ok, nothing rememberable. This visit was a disappointment as Red Mesa is considered a "St. Pete Staple". I probably wouldn't revisit as nothing really hit for me except the shrimp taco, and the service was below sub-par which really seals the deal for me. read more

OMG!!!! Amazing I loved EVERYTHING! The mofongo was EVERYTHING, the chips were yummy and the salsa tasted very fresh! The tacos look a bit underwhelming and small but they are FULL of flavor and honestly just the right amount. My friend got the Birria Quesadillas and she also loved it! No complaints the server Chris was very attentive he refilled our drinks frequently and was very kind. The vibe outdoor is very relaxed and pretty. I highly recommend sitting outside the breeze was perfect. I would 100% come back again! Oh I also can't forget to mention the hostess was so nice. read more

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Our dinner was fantastic. I was craving Mexican on a night out in St. Pete and the brick building with red signage called to me. I got the Peruvian chicken which was ginger-soy mojito chicken stewers atop a bed of chimichurri tamarind aioli and fried red potatoes. Salsa criolla crowned the chicken. The acidity of the salsa criolla perfectly rounded out the rest of the plate. It was delicious and I thoroughly enjoyed each bite. They had some great mocktails, I opted for the dragon fruit lemonade. This is the perfect date night idea without breaking the bank. The outdoor seating area was really beautiful too. read more

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It's race day so team stopped in for a few. Good food drinks on point staff friendly - cool vibes. Great time read more

Red Mesa Cantina - Mexican Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Let's just say that my fiancé and I love this place so much that we are literally getting married here in June We have been coming to this restaurant since we moved up to St. Pete 4 years ago! The food is delicious, the place is a vibe and everyone has always been really sweet! As a Latina, I get to have a little place of home away from home! read more

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A few pros and cons: Con: service was a bit slow when it's not even that busy. We observed a larger table who sat down 10 minutes after us get served first Nachos; I had to send it back and have them remake it. A pile of chips with some pico and beans. I can't believe they even served it like it was! Fish tacos; Mediocre. There is nothing "special" about them and all you get is two tacos. I've had better in AZ Pros: Their child menu is very limited so my son was able to eat the chicken taquitos. Brisket Enchiladas: BEST ever!! Margarita pitcher: made with Hornitos tequila very good! Scallops ceviche very good!! read more

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Chorizo cheese dip was the bomb. Margaritas were on point and the atmosphere was fantastic!