Looking for a new favorite Mexican place?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best available Mexican restaurants across St. Petersburg, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranking list where for great Mexican fare without breaking the Bank.

Tops the list of Chile Verde Authentic Mexican cuisine. Located at 2801 22nd Ave. N in Ponce de Leon, it is the highest rated inexpensive Mexican restaurant in St. Petersburg, boasting 4.5 stars out of 191 reviews on Yelp. The casual eatery serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tamales, nachos, gorditas and other favorite places in the southwest. Breakfast is served at Rancho Huevos Breakfast.

Next up is the historic Old northeast Casita Taqueria, located at 2701 Fourth St. With 4.5 stars out of 162 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican restaurant has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-cost option. 

“At Casita Taqueria, our menu focuses on homemade corn tortilla tacos, homemade salsa, hot sauces, guacamole, slow-cooked meats, vegetarian dishes, bowls, cakes, soups and daily specials made from scratch,” the restaurant’s Yelp page notes. Casita Taqueria offers a wide selection of domestic and imported beer and wine, and here you can find the full menu. 

Red Mesa Mercado, located at 1100 First Ave. N, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Mexican fast food spot four stars out of 317 reviews. The casual grab-and-go eatery serves Breakfast and lunch, as well as a menu that highlights authentic Mexican street food such as burritos, tamales, tacos, nachos and churros.

“Family-run and managed, Mercado fills a niche for the everyday dining environment without any compromises in quality and taste. With strong ties to southern California as well as Mexico, it was only natural that the wonders of street dining would come to Florida with its range of exquisite flavors, great value and fun environment, ” reads a yelp business profile. Catering services are also available.

Grumpy Gringo, a casual Mexican venue in North Kenwood, is another affordable go-to, with four stars out of 248 Yelp reviews. The menu includes Mexican-style street tacos, burritos, quesadillas, chimichangas and cakes, but Breakfast dishes and vegan dishes are also available. There are daily special Lunches and catering services are also available. Heading to 2510 22nd Ave. N to see for yourself. 

Finally, there’s a member of Rubio’s popular coastal Grill chain, a local favorite with four stars out of 102 reviews. Rubio’s Coastal Grill serves Mexican dishes such as tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas and salads. Special lunch offers are available daily until 14:00, as well as off-site catering services. Stop at 2456 Tyrone Blvd. North St. to get to a Mexican place that offers seafood, salads and more, next time you’re in the mood for cheap eats.

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