Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:30 AM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Saint Petersburg: 5:45 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (727) 896-8226 to confirm.
Location & directions
128 3rd St SSaint Petersburg, FL 33701
About Red Mesa Cantina
Red Mesa Cantina is a Mexican restaurant you'll find at 128 3rd St S in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Our Saint Petersburg guide covers 348 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. It sits in the mid-range price range ($20–30 per person).
Red Mesa Cantina is open 5 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Wednesday and Thursday). Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Red Mesa Cantina's menu features 8 dishes and drinks. Listed prices range from $11.00 to $18.00, with a typical item around $16.00. Dishes worth a look include Breakfast Burrito, Shakshuka, and Skirt Steak Quesadilla.
You can visit for outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid parking lot and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (727) 896-8226 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 128 3rd St S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
- Phone
- (727) 896-8226
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Wednesday and Thursday)
- Menu
- 8 items · $11.00–$18.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Red Mesa Cantina’s weekday schedule with 8 other Mexican restaurants in Saint Petersburg. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:30 PM.
In total it is open about 53.5 hours a week, 21 hours fewer than the local median of 75. 75% of Mexican restaurants in Saint Petersburg open on Sundays, and Red Mesa Cantina is one of them.
Compared with 8 other Mexican restaurants in Saint Petersburg that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Florida
Based on 162 menus with 16,378 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Florida, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $17.00.
At Red Mesa Cantina the median listed price is $16.00, higher than the typical $12.00 for Mexican restaurants in Florida.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Carne Asada | 40% | $21.24 |
| Taco Salad | 39% | $12.89 |
| Churros | 38% | $7.99 |
| Flan | 36% | $6.99 |
| Chimichanga | 34% | $14.99 |
| Guacamole | 33% | $6.00 |
| Quesadilla | 30% | $12.25 |
| Flautas | 30% | $14.99 |
Calculated from 162 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
- University students
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Red Mesa Cantina there are 70 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 112 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (17), Cafes & Coffee (14), Japanese & Sushi (8), and Bakeries & Desserts (8).
Competition is healthy: 3 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 11 within three miles. The closest is Chipotle, 0.7 mi away.
33 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeBad Mother< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiIchicoro Ane< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodThe Avenue< 0.1 mi
- AmericanFord's Garage< 0.1 mi
- ItalianGrazzi< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Red Mesa Cantina's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Wednesday and Thursday). Monday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Red Mesa Cantina open on Sunday?
Yes, Red Mesa Cantina is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Red Mesa Cantina located?
Red Mesa Cantina is located at 128 3rd St S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701.
What is the phone number of Red Mesa Cantina?
You can call Red Mesa Cantina at (727) 896-8226.
Does Red Mesa Cantina offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Red Mesa Cantina offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Red Mesa Cantina?
The typical price range at Red Mesa Cantina is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $11.00 to $18.00.
Does Red Mesa Cantina take reservations?
Yes, Red Mesa Cantina accepts reservations.
Is Red Mesa Cantina wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Red Mesa Cantina open late?
Yes – Red Mesa Cantina is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Red Mesa Cantina?
There are 112 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Red Mesa Cantina. Nearby options include Bad Mother (< 0.1 mi), Ichicoro Ane (< 0.1 mi), and The Avenue (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near Red Mesa Cantina?
3 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Chipotle, 0.7 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Florida cost?
Based on 162 menus with 16,378 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Florida, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $17.00.
