Red Mesa Cantina

128 3rd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA

About Red Mesa Cantina

4.5 / 5

from reviews

    Ilena V.
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    January 05, 2025

    Very nice clean restaurant with outdoor seating and a simple menu with a variety of options to choose from. We were seated promptly on a Sunday night. We had a table of 5 and ordered the Queso Blanco Appetizer, Shrimp Quesadillas, Chicken Quesadilla, and Avocado Salad. The food was very good but the complimentary salsa and the avocado salad entree come very very spicy. Just something to be aware of. The avocado salad has jalapenos (that were clearly listed in ingredients) but it was much hotter than any jalapeno entree causing blistering to our family member. We notified the server who was quite gracious, but the kitchen staff stated it was how it is normally prepared and to just order without next time. It would be a good idea to add a more mild option of salsa. We requested it for the child at the table to no avail. Not everyone can handle that level of hot.

    Amber Samotny
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    December 10, 2024

    Went to dinner with a party of 11 people. They had plenty of seating and the atmosphere was very pleasant. Not very loud inside but outside was very vibe-y. Lights on the patio was very loud when there are a bunch of people. The food was incredible. My Fiancé got the steak taco salad and the steak was absolutely delicious. I got the Chicken Quesadilla. Food was overall excellent and would definitely recommend.

    Burak Irez
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    December 20, 2024

    We had a dinner in this restaurant. First of all, in a Mexican restaurant taco chips are generally served by default complimentarily but here it is not. The portions could have been bigger. Tastes are ordinary. I wouldn’t go there a second time.

    The Review
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    November 22, 2024

    Our experience at Red Mesa Cantina was disappointing, to say the least. The issues started with the plastic cups, which had an unpleasant smell that affected the taste of our drinks. Plastic cups from a cafeteria isn’t something that should be used for customers especially on how old they are. The chips and salsa didn’t fare much better—the salsa resembled a bland tomato soup, and the chips lacked freshness. The cheese quesadilla was overly stuffed with cheese but somehow still managed to lack flavor, with no noticeable seasoning or cilantro to enhance the dish. The rice was severely undercooked, which made it inedible. The specialty tacos were another letdown. The pork belly taco was extremely dry, and my wife’s supposed Baja fish taco was actually a mahi tuna taco (presented as Baja) was overcooked and unrecognizable. Even the plantains, a staple for many, were over-fried and hard to enjoy. This restaurant seems to cater more to people looking for drinks and a lively atmosphere rather than those seeking quality Mexican food. If you’re looking for authentic or flavorful cuisine, this is not the place.

    Doug Duff
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    July 19, 2024

    Great atmosphere, we sat outside in the courtyard. Surrounded by plants and a fountain in the middle. I tried the beef brisket enchilada and it was decent but on the smaller portion. My wife tried the salad with pulled pork. It was a good salad, quality lettuce and other items. The pork was a little salty. We had the empanadita appetizer which had a great sauce, but was very small. Not worth the price. Abbi was our waitress and she was very friendly and good service.

    Red Mesa Cantina

    Our Address

    128 3rd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA

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