50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Safety Harbor

“Lived here for 4 years and had no idea this was the BEST TACO JOINT around !!!! Bailey was our server, so personable, gave her favorite recommendations and she was not wrong. Their nacho chips are thicker and actually hold what’s on it. I found my new favorite place and can’t wait to go back. Every day is TACO TUESDAY at the Screaming Jalapeño!!“

“Awesome food,and friendly atmosphere“

“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.“

“love this place and the display they did for Dia de los Muertos is absolutely stunning and Dunedin and very beautiful and kid proof believe it or not because my two year old was down there trying to touch one of the boxes and I'm very thankful that it didn't move“

“The food is amazing. The restaurant was clean from behind the counter to the tables. We had a Tostada and a Chimichanga. The food was hot and fresh and served very quickly. The atmosphere is casual and is easy to carry on a normal conversation. I highly recommend the TACO BUS.“

“Today was my 1st time and I promise you not my last. As someone from Mexican descent, I was absolutely in heaven. A little hidden gem. Phenomenal“

“Great place! J was awesome !“

“🌮 Antojitos Donia Chirris – A Hidden Gem in Clearwater! 🌮 If you’re craving authentic Mexican flavors with heart and soul, Antojitos Donia Chirris is the place to be. This cozy little spot may be small in size, but it packs a massive punch when it comes to taste and hospitality. The soup is pure comfort in a bowl, rich, flavorful, and clearly made with love. And the tacos? Out of this world. Each bite bursts with freshness and spice, wrapped in perfectly grilled tortillas that make you want to order seconds (and thirds!). What makes this place truly special is its warm, welcoming vibe. It feels like stepping into a friend’s kitchen where every dish is crafted to delight. Whether you’re a local or just passing through Clearwater, don’t miss this culinary treasure. Btw I do not always find the best tacos around it’s tough so this is so refreshing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend!“

“Do yourself a HUGE favor, walk right past Crabby’s (C- food) and eat at Marina Cantina… get the Cauliflower or Brussel Sprout appetizers. Then Barbacoa nachos or tacos… their margaritas are world class!“

“First time here and I was impressed! Friendly and fast service! Clean and quiet environment! Amazing food and great menu options! Highly recommended!“

“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!“

“Good food, big portion and staff friendly. Owner took care of us.“

“First time here and I was impressed! Friendly and fast service! Clean and quiet environment! Amazing food and great menu options! Highly recommended!“

“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.“

“uno de mis lugares favoritos Buen servicio comida muy Rica y todo muy fresco 100% recomendado😋😋😋😋😋“

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

“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.“

“This is hands down the best Mexican place in town! We have never had a bad experience here. The food is absolutely fantastic! Can’t say I love it enough!“

“Came here once before and liked it - this night was no exception to that 1st great ‘find’. Gals handled order quickly and were sweet. Had pulled pork Nachos and they were definitely enough for 2. Total was a reasonable $12.83\nWill plan on ordering to go from Juan’s again more often!“

“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!!!!“

“Absolutely the best! from the service to the food! My family and I have been coming here for many, many years!“

“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! 😁“

“Food was excellent and well priced. Our server was fantastic and attentive to our needs. Server and manager/owner genuinely thanked us on our way out. Route to the bathroom was a little sketchy (under construction?) but will definitely be back and highly recommended.“

“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 Beat restaurant in the area 💯 !!!!“

“Just left Grand Hacienda at Tyrone Mall in St Petersburg and was introduced to one of the best meals that is on their special menu introduced today. It is the birria ramen!! absolutely delicious. The flavor is amazing and it has pieces of tender birria beef found in their special tacos. It’s being prepared for a short period of time. Go try it…..you will love it!!“

“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!!!“

“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.\nThe 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. \nThis place is way off the beaten path and hardly noticeable as it sits in a small L-shaped space with a few other businesses.“

“We just went for the first time tonight! The staff was so sweet and the food was absolutely amazing!!! We will definitely be coming back!!! Thank you so much!“

“This truck has the best food! Delicious tacos and freshly made tortilla chips! This is now my go to for Mexican food! 😋“

“Todo delicioso. 💯% Recomendado“

“The best margarita in town“

“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“

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

“Very loud. The food was just ok. Ordered grilled chicken quesidilla. Lacked seasoning. The chips and salsa were just ok. It had a cute set up. Indoor and outdoor dining. I personally would not go back. The cheese enchilada was good tho. The servers were ok. They were busy.“

“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!“

“Food is delicious, their prices are affordable and large portions. The owners are awesome people. This is my favorite Mexican restaurant.“

“A hidden treasure of taste“

“We have been here nearly 5 years now and still enjoy every day being here. A lot has happened in that time. Things have changed, vendors come and go . Our flea market community is great . The friends we’ve made between the vendors and customers is what makes it even better. There is a variety of products here and new things all the time. I may be biased but building D west is pretty special 😉😉. My shop specializes in Music Vinyl Records CDs Cassettes Hot Wheels & Pop Culture. #53 . Also next me are Vintage Collectibles Clothing Flags Crystals Toys Games Movies Books Pokemon Anime Sports Jewelry Diecast Hand Crafted items and more . So come out and enjoy the day !“

“This spot is amazing! Wonderful friendly service. The food was hot, fresh, and tasted great. The steak tacos reminded me of my favorite taqueria as a kid. The quesabirria tacos definitely hit the mark, as well. Most places around here make a bland salsa verde, but theirs was bright and flavorful with a nice spice. Not a single complaint. We will definitely be back.“

““Miss allergy pants” wants to thank our waitress, Crystal, for not only taking my allergies serious but also putting up with our group. ¡¡Muy apreciada!!“

“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.“