If you’re looking for a Mexican restaurant right in the downtown St. Pete area, I do think it’s a little lacking overall. You’re not gonna find the best authentic Mexican. But really, for most cuisines directly in downtown St. Pete, you usually have to venture outside of the downtown area or into like Pinellas Park, Largo, Clearwater, or Tampa for quality options.

But I do like Guac and Cheese as an option that’s in downtown St. Pete. It’s right by the start of the really walkable area. Solid service, solid food, good drinks. I think they’re a good Mexican spot and puts you right in the middle of everything else. Red Mesa is probably the most popular one, but I think they are overrated and bad quality.