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Red Mesa

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4912 4TH St N
St. Petersburg, FL 33703

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(727) 527-8728
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Red Mesa - St. Petersburg, FL
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Red Mesa - St. Petersburg, FL
Red Mesa - St. Petersburg, FL
Red Mesa - St. Petersburg, FL
Red Mesa - St. Petersburg, FL
Red Mesa - St. Petersburg, FL
Red Mesa - St. Petersburg, FL
Red Mesa - St. Petersburg, FL
Red Mesa - St. Petersburg, FL
Red Mesa - St. Petersburg, FL
Red Mesa - St. Petersburg, FL
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Decor may be a little odd but the place is super clean, service is above average and the food is out of this world!! The courtyard is awesome in the fall - the outdoor bar makes t...

Worst

Pleasant and friendly waitstaff. However the food is not prepared well. Rather tasteless and greasy. Be warned, they do not de-vein or completely clean all of the shrimp that g...

Absolute favorite place.... 11/7/2011

Decor may be a little odd but the place is super clean, service is above average and the food is out of this world!! The courtyard is awesome in the fall - the outdoor bar makes the place a cool hangout place for girls night out. Can't get enough of this place. more
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Really good food! But... 5/7/2011

The food was really good! The only bad thing about Red Mesa is that the parking can be a pain and the food is a little pricey. more
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Authentic, Delicious! 11/14/2010

Beautiful restaurant inside, small, but inviting. Waitstaff was excellent, very nice and friendly. Menu was unlike any other, saw things on the menu I've never seen before. I ordered the chicken enchilada's and they were very tasty! It came with rice, and black beans..which the rice wasn't like what you get at a typical mexican restaurant either. Very good, prices were good too. I have a three year old son, and he wanted macaroni and cheese, they had it, along with a side order of fancy vegetables. We weren't disappointed, and will be back. more
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Great food 11/11/2010

Food is awesome ! more
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Tasty 9/30/2009

I'm quite fond of this restaurant and have been for years. The calamari is fabulous, and the salads are all pretty good. I frequently order the cheese enchiladas as I'm not much of a meat person and they're always great. Pros: Great Calamari, Great Salsa, Cheese Enchiladas! Cons: Parking, Waiting for a table more
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Voted # 1 By ""The Zee Man"" 6/18/2009

Can't beat this Cantina on 3rd Street or the original on 4th Street ! I have had nothing but the BEST food & service at both.\r I really admire the personal touch & lay-out of the newest RED MESA CANTINA, we loved the Tacos, Tuna,Steak & fantastic Sangria & many FANTASTIC Drinks.\r You all know me...""The Zee Man"" (Zee Medical)...& I have now seen the CLEANEST Kitchen!...Believe ME! I see it all...Go..Enjoy & You WILL be back!,Randy...any - one 4 a PAIN-AID? 727-423-1003...see you there, Randy\r Pros: Fantastic Food & Service Cons: Not a bad thing to say !!! more
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Save Your Money 4/3/2009

Pleasant and friendly waitstaff. However the food is not prepared well. Rather tasteless and greasy. Be warned, they do not de-vein or completely clean all of the shrimp that goes on their dishes. Portions are small and pricy. Pros: Waitstaff Cons: Food more
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Not anything special 1/16/2009

I have been to Red Mesa a total of 3 times, hoping that the third time would be a charm. I was disappointed again. Maybe I'm ordering the wrong things off the menu, but I haven't had anything that got me excited about their cuisine. Pros: Service is good, good early bird special Cons: food is mediocre at best more
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Awesome... 1/9/2009

My husband and I stumbled upon this place on the internet... heard great things, so we checked it out. All I have to say is awesome. The food was fresh and flavorful and the presentation was very impressive. The service was great as well. We live in Tampa, but we will be driving back to saint pete just to have dinner there. We cannot wait to bring our relatives from out of town. Pros: amazing food for a reasonable price Cons: very small, not a lot of privacy at tables unless your in a boothe more
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Great Mexican Food 10/3/2008

great atmosphere, wait staff, and amazing food. We went there for the first time today thanks to recommendations from other users on this site and really enjoyed the food. We had the mushroom fonduta and flauto de pollo. Both were outstanding. We both love spicy food and ordered their spiciest dishes they had. both were some sort of steak. They were cooked to perfection, and the rub they used was excellent. Overall it is our new favorite Mexican restaurant and we will be going there for years to come Pros: Not enough parking Cons: Not a lot of dessert more
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An All Around GREAT place! 5/19/2008

I am new to Tampa from a BIG city and I find the atmosphere and food of this restaurant to be spectacular! The mood is set by the music, dark wood furniture and lighting. The menu has something for everyone. The staff is polite and knowledgeable and have not given me a bad recommendation yet; and even with the limited seating I have never felt rushed. A definite must try if you are looking for a cool, laid-back mexi-fusion experience. Pros: Service, Food, Atmosphere more
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chicken 1/28/2008

i think they cook there chicken very well. this place has good waiters. an just a good menu! it's a little expensive, but a great place for a date. more
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A Must!! 11/8/2007

In a group of five from all over the country, I found this restaurant to be OUTSTANDING!!!!! The presentation of the food was beautiful and tasted delish!!!! The price of the food was very resonable. A must to visit Red Mesa! Pros: Food, service, Cons: Small, little seating more
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Worth Every Penny!! 11/8/2007

I was in Tampa for business I tried out this resturaunt and it was by far the BEST thing I have eaten since I came to Tampa. We found it by mistake and we are so glad we did. The prices were reasonable, the SANGRIA was the best thing I have ever tasted!! The food was great!! \r Try it!! You can't lose, the menu offers a wide range of food. We will be going back! Pros: SANGRIA!! Sangria!!! Did I say SANGRIA!!! more
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Average 4/23/2007

The food was average, the service was average, the atmopshere was nothing special!\r The only good thing about this restaurant is the sangria. Pros: Sangrias were great Cons: Average food more
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An evening of pleasing tastes 3/9/2007

My husband and I always wonder why we bother to dine anywhere else? While we miss our favorite server Therese, the wait staff is excellent. More importantly the food is so freaking scrumptious! I have my ""go to"" items on the menu that I love, while my husbands has eaten around the entire menu and has never been dissapointed with the exception of we wish they'd add their specials to the regular menu.\r We've been dinning here since it opened. Our son who's almost three and has always come with us. So I scratched my head at the ""not child friendly"" rating?\r I'm not a fan of Mexican food, I could be wrong but none of this seems all that Mexican? I taste a lot of South Western spices. I feel this is a gem of St. Petersburg. I'm so happy this great restaurant is in my backyard. more
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try it 1/12/2007

II went to Red Mesa last night (party of three). Fortunately, we arrived when there was a 15 minute wait. As we were leaving, there were thirty or so potential patrons eagerly awaiting their table. Our server was lovely. The food was o.k. I ordered the chicken and cheese enchilada plate and it was not as spectacular as it should have been for the price. I will certainly return to this restaurant because the other members of my group were thoroughly impressed with their food and their entree choices were much more complicated than mine. I recommend Red Mesa on one condition...Do not order anything you may find in a generic Mexican restaurant., take a chance! more
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Great cuisine and service, interesting crowd 11/17/2006

Personally.....\r I just can't understand why ANYONE wouldn't like Red Mesa.\r The service has always been fabulous whenever my wife and I have eaten there. Very friendly, attentive and professional waiters who understand and know the menu (which changes from time to time, incidentally ---- giving diners a new experience). Every plate of food is a work of art and the spicing is impeccable and flavorful. I have eaten Southwestern cuisine in the southwest of the United States, and although I would definitely say that Red Mesa is a southwestern FUSION cuisine.....the chefs are exceptionally talented and provide an interesting variation on traditional dishes.\r Take my advice.......GO!\r You WON'T be disappointed.\r And incidentally.....I'm NOT RELATED to the owners! :-)\r \r The Aldrich family more
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Lousy service overpriced food 10/10/2006

I found the Red Mesa to be NOTHING special. The food was average at best and VERY VERY expensive. My date and I were around 100 dollars( NO ALCOHOL PURCHASED). The place was super small and VERY crammed in. The manager acted like he was doing us some kind of favor by seating us. Just poor service all around. Cons: High priced food, lousy service, and small seating space more
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Great Tortilla soup 6/22/2006

My husband and I wandered in there after returning from Tampa airport one night for a light meal and had great food. He is not especially fond of ""Mexican Food"" but I am. They have a large menu so this place works for us. Lots of options that are not Mexican. I loved that Tortilla Soup. Great broth. This place is also close to where I work and we cannot get into this place at lunch. That has to speak for itself. Pros: large menu, lots of appetizers Cons: crowded at lunch more
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  • The Scene
    Inside, it looks like it once was a Denny's or other fast food joint, but the walls are painted a shimmering beige, accented on one side with a big, bright mural of a Mexican...

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  • Hours: Monday To Thursday From 11:00 AM To 09:30 PM Friday To Saturday From 11:00 AM To 10:30 PM Sunday From 09:00 AM To 09:00 PM
  • Payments: American Express, Discover, Master Card, Visa
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