50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Indian Rocks Beach

“We absolutely love the food, drinks, and service at this VIP Mexican Restaurant. Especially, the drinks and the service. Gabby is our favorite bartender/host. The atmosphere is pretty awesome too.“

“100 % recommend Jake’s. Went to the pajama pizza place down the street and was treated like crap. Walked into Jake’s and was greeted warmly. We’ve got another 7 days here. My bet is we’ll return at least 2 more times. Thank you for your smiles and hospitality.“

“Best tacos I had so far in Pinellas County!“

“This may be the easiest review ever! This place is my new favorite. I had my birthday dinner here in March and it was probably the best experience I have had with a restaurant and a large party. Everything was perfect, the staff the food the service the ease of everything. I requested the "Party Room" as they call it at the Clearwater location. They let me decorate to my liking and never once were we in need of anything (our party had 20 people) all at the same time their regular restaurant was full on a Saturday night. They offer 2 for 1 drinks during the week 2-6 and let me tell you if you drink sangria the red is delicious, and strong. This place is just so fun, we have a blast no matter if we are here for drinks, dinner or a large party. The staff is attentive, and fun. 5+++ stars, more if I could give it.“

“I have been enjoying Casa Tina‘s for over 20 years now! My favorite authentic Mexican restaurant! The food is fresh, interesting, and excellent. Hosts Tina, Javier and their gang make it a great time. We love the funky, eclectic vibe as well as the quiet, romantic corners. my favorite dish is Dos Moles,“

“We visited Taco Bus two times while on our Spring Break and it was amazing both times! This was not the first time we have been there and certainly will not be the last time. Besides the delicious food, the customer service is amazing! We are so happy to be able to support local again.“

“The tacos here are always bursting with flavor, the service is always very welcoming and they have little games for kids which is always a plus. Their salsa is fresh and their queso is also good, not too spicy which is how I like it— but my daughter doesn’t love spice so it’s perfect for her. Never ventured outside of tacos, but their bowls look good too! Better than Torchys for sure! Support local“

“Great place! J was awesome !“

“Small hole in the wall place that is a 10/10!! The service was so friendly and attentive, Mari did an amazing job taking care of us! The food was incredibly delicious, the smell is intoxicating right through the door 😍 definitely coming back“

“We absolutely love the food, drinks, and service at this VIP Mexican Restaurant. Especially, the drinks and the service. Gabby is our favorite bartender/host. The atmosphere is pretty awesome too.“

“Excellent food! Highly recommend! No long wait like other places in the area and the prices are excellent as well!“

“We had at rehearsal dinner at the Marina Cantina and I could not be more pleased with how it turned out. Leading up to the event, we worked with Nina very often and she was extremely communicative and kind. She helped ensure our event was well prepared and it truly was! The food was absolutely delicious, our guests were raving about everything! I even heard a guest say it was the best rehearsal dinner food they have ever had! The servers, bartenders and staff were on their A game and kept the space clean, especially during the meal and dessert transitions. I am so glad we choose the Marina Cantina for our event. 10/10 recommend!!!!!!!“

“I can’t bro believe I have not left a review for the amazing folks at taquitos Mexican restaurant. I can’t wait to sit down and eat. I’ve only had takeout and it’s literally been amazing after a day at the beach. I am dreaming about their birria tacos. never been disappointed with anything we’ve gotten nachos quesadillas, taquitos, etc. everything is very good made hot and fresh“

“Great al pastor. Reminded me of Guerrero (Mx). Will be back for more! La comida me recuerda a Guerrero. ¡Me hace extrañar a Tecpan! ¡Al Pastor fue increíble!“

“This food truck is great and the women run it are lovely! Oh yea the food is excellent“

“Couldn’t ask for a better local and authentic Mexican restaurant! Prices are good, staff and owners are wonderful, and everything we’ve eaten here is awesome! Highly recommend this place.“

“visited Torchy's St Pete today, loved it and looking forward to the next visit. We sat at the bar and Will & Tom took great care of us. we have, queso, guacamole and salsa to start. Chips were fresh and tasty as were all three dips. Torchy's has a good variety of Tacos that are flavorful and different from other restaurants. I highly recommend it.“

“Todo súper rico 10/10 👍🏻buena atención , 100%recomendable“

“Took my employees here for a quick lunch yesterday. Service was amazing. The atmosphere was amazing. The view was even better. We started off with the mad nachos it was huge and absolutely delicious! Hit the spot! I had the Birria Tacos with Consomé it was extremely flavorful and tender (If you want the birria tacos, go earlier rather than later,since they sell out. ) Since it’s in a tourist area, the menu reflects both local flavor and appeal for visitors. We are not alcohol drinkers, but looking around at the other tables, the drinks looked refreshing. Everything came very fast. I would recommend this restaurant for groups. We will be coming back soon for dinner.“

“Just met the new owners. Greg &Israel very nice people. They are keeping Kevin and the cook same menu. Can't wait to see what they do with the inside. Stop by and say hi!!“

“Hera was amazing! The food is authentic Mexican cuisine and reasonably priced. All of these factors are why I return time after time.“

“Yes,great food,great flavor,Big Portions.Two happy Ricans here.“

“The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully served. The service was excellent from start to finish. A special thank-you to Fei, she was very nice, friendly, and attentive, which made our visit even better. Highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for great food and warm service!“

“excellent food,perfectly spiced with large portions. I was stuffed when I left.“

“Absolutely wonderful food. Im so glad we found that place! Plus the people working there walking with the smile ON it's just feel so good and nice to eat there. food amazing!!! and the music perfect!!! thank You!!! see You soon again!!! my belly is fuuuuuullllllll!!!!!“

“First of all are server Jenny was outstanding she had 5 or 6 tables and gave my wife and i the proper attention and was so nice, the food though was so good started with there nachos gauc, cheese sauce & bean dip amazing but the gauc is made to order amazing. Tried Birra pizza so so good very rich and proper, ordered Steak,Carnitas, Al Pastor tacos amazing too Steak was Ribeye . Al Pastor was fire and Carnitas was
proper, i would highly recomend this spot lo key but Amazing eats. Ty Tacomiendo!!!“

“Best Mexican food in town. Fresh ceviche daily Coffee flan!“

“stopped by today with my buddy. one women was working while waiting for help and she was whippin it up! food was hot and fresh. amazing service. Will be back for more!“

“Fantastic. I was honestly pretty amazed at the entire experience. The welcoming service. Polite. The food is really good. I mean it’s very good. I tried the spicy pulled chicken and the flavor was fantastic. I added more salsa and heat but alone the dish was so satisfying. Thank the cook.“

“WAY overpriced for subpar food...noisy ..obnoxious bartender ...etc etc...chips put of a bag and just yuk“

“I love this place it is by far my favorite taco spot in the whole Bay Area with fresh tortillas made right in front of you. I will drive out of my way to get these tacos. The staff and location are everything you would expect from a great Mexican restaurant. Don’t forget the salsa in the yellow squeeze bottle!!!!“

“The tacos are to die for. I mean, it leaves me thinking about tacos even after i jave eaten 4. There is something they put in the taco meat that makes their tacos really stand out. Do yourself a favor and try the chorizo (mild-ish spoce) and carne asada tacos. A must. Al pastor a close 3 rd option.
Best tacos i have ever had! And i have had a lot of tacos!“

“We love this place! Friendly staff and ownership. Large menu, with food made fresh and a central location that’s close to our home. Great breakfast too! 😁“

“I was on the hunt for a server who wouldn't make me want to pull my hair out and Emma was a total rockstar! She bent over backwards to make sure I had options that fit my super restricted diet. The food arrived faster than you can say 'awesome', tasted incredible and was pure perfection!“

“🔥 Just had a WICKED good time at Wicked Cantina in St. Pete! 🔥
Fresh flavors, huge portions, and the kind of vibe that makes you want to stay awhile.

💜 Shoutout to Sophia, our amazing waitress—she made the whole experience even better!

Already planning our return… and you should too.
📍 Add Wicked Cantina to your must-try list today!“

“What a delight! *Good Food *Exceptionally well decorated *Comfortable Newly upholstered Beautiful Seating Kept so refreshingly Clean Value and fair pricing Good Service Professionals Can't wait to return!! Ty Staff Of El Jalisco“

“Ate there today and food was fantastic! I had fish Ruben Grilled and I was amazed at how much flavor was in that sandwich.. Going back again for sure. Ask for code for parking lot so u can get more then 30 minutes“

“The best Mexican food I could eve wish for. I have eaten at dozens of Mexican restuarants in my vast travels around this state and country, and I must honestly say, that Carmelita's is second to none. Their food is Excellent ! Go there once and you will be hooked. It's that good, I promise !“

“Wow! Really good flavorful authentic Mexican food right around the corner from me! I will be a regular from now on. Very attentive friendly service! Great great great food! Everything was good especially that rice!!!“

“this was the best Mexican food I've ever had so delicious 😋 and the drinks were out for f this world definitely will be going back ever other week“

“As authentic as it gets being this far from Mexico. I felt like I was home“

“The best margarita in town“

“I ordered the enchiladas combo with rice and beans. Two with marinated pork and two with chicken. I was the only one here, so the service was great.
The portions were so generous that I could only finish half of it. This is authentic Mexican cuisine! It's my new favorite place. The menu is extensive.
This place is way off the beaten path and hardly noticeable as it sits in a small L-shaped space with a few other businesses.“

“Great service. Delicious food!“

“Loved the food, decor, and friendly service. Will return often, I'm sure!“

“My kid loves the chicken tacos. They have all kinds of burritos, tacos, flautas and many more authentic Mexican dishes. It always tastes great and the burritos weigh like 2lbs, all for a good price. Plus thier house red hot sauce is amazing, def spicy!!“

“Excellent food, great prices, awesome service! Happy hour 2 for 1 beers and other selections like margaritas and sangrias. The bacon quac was amazing! So fresh and delicious and a great twist on the usual. We had pulled pork tacos and steak enchiladas and wow, they were great and the sides of rice and the refried beans were sooo good!😋 we will definitely be back!“

“A hidden treasure of taste“

“todo es delicioso 😋 y los precios al alcance del bolsillo 😃👏“

“Ok I am giving this 5 stars, but I will be 100% honest. I really would give it 4.5 stars. I ordered 4 carnitas tacos with a side of salsa verde. Here's the breakdown:

Customer Service - 9/10, They took care of me and got me in and out quickly. The ordering process was easy.

Selection - 7/10, Not a whole lot of choice, but some people like that. No burritos. That was a bit disappointing, but whatever.

Food quality - 9/10, the carnitas was excellent. Hands down great quality food. The only thing I personally would have done is fry the tortilla just a little more, but different strokes for different folks.

Restaurant Presentation - 6/10, I'm not judging here. I can tell this place is trying to make it in a tough market so I'm always willing to cut slack. However, if it were my place, I would consider cleaning everything to be a top priority. I won't go into detail, because I think it's disrespectful, but there were some things that needed cleaning that anybody could have dealt with. Not dealing with it makes the place look unsafe. I even was thinking about walking away before I purchased my food. Mexican restaurants in Mexico, in my experience, are clean and the folks take pride in a clean restaurant.

Overall - 9/10. I cut a lot of slack on the presentation because you never know people's situation. That being said, despite the excellent food quality, I probably will skip out on going back until the appearance is 100% on point. When people care about the cleanliness, it says they care about me. If anything changes in the hour after I eat this I will update the review.“