Since moving back home to Tampa Bay from Los Angeles, it’s been difficult finding good Mexican food. We’ve asked around, and have gotten suggestions that just didn’t pan out to be any good. But Christine and I have finally found a place that meets OUR culinary expertise on Mexican food.

The name of this little gem is VIP Mexican Bar & Grill.

VIP is actually located in Treasure Island. But after eating and drinking at VIP, we’ll make the long drive down from Clearwater Beach again ouselves.

The place is small and there might be a wait… but this is the best Mexican food we have found in Pinellas County (at least so far).

Take a look through the photos below. The food is delicious and the portions are large.

VIP Mexican – American Bar & Grill is located at:

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  Bar top tables alongside the bar area, great for socializing.

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  A heaping order of meat with the chicken and steak fajitas.

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  ... with all of the fajita fixin's.
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  VIP Mexican - non descrip but an excellent find.

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  There is a back entrance by the patio with outside tables too.

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  Enter through the patio and you'll get to see the magic happening in the kitchen, on your way inside.
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  Did I mention the large portions?

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  Well done on the veggies, just the way I like 'em!

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  Outdoor patio seating.
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  Having some drinks outside as we wait on seating.

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  Delicious Seafood Tacos.

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  Lots of room for dining outdoors too.
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  Outside patio seating.

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  The burritos were HUGE!

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  Busy bar, and it had a lot of fun people there.
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  Lovely and friendly bartenders.

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  Large bar area.

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  Excellent chips and salsa!
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  If the salsa is good, usually everything else is good. That held true here.

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  What's a Mexican restaurant without a yummy Margarita?

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  Yummy Appetizers.
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  Enchiladas!

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  Bar area out back.

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  More outside seating.
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  Festive beach decorations everywhere.

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  VIP is pet friendly on the patio.

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  Large burritos, great beans.
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  Shredded beef taco's stuffed full of beef and cheese.

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  More delicious food.

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  Served pipping hot.. you can see the steam rise.
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  Lots of parking in the rear.

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  Great patio atmosphere.

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  The rear entrance sign.
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  So much delicious Mexican food!

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  The bar area was a really fun atmosphere.

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  Plenty of TV's to watch any game you want.
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  Our lovely server. She was great!

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  One last Margarita before we go!

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