Looking For Good Mexican Food Near St. Petersburg?
This little beauty is the best Mexican we have found (so far) in Tampa Bay…
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:
Photo By: Rich FieldsBar top tables alongside the bar area, great for socializing.
Photo By: Rich FieldsA heaping order of meat with the chicken and steak fajitas.
Photo By: Rich Fields... with all of the fajita fixin's.
Photo By: Rich FieldsVIP Mexican - non descrip but an excellent find.
Photo By: Rich FieldsThere is a back entrance by the patio with outside tables too.
Photo By: Rich FieldsEnter through the patio and you'll get to see the magic happening in the kitchen, on your way inside.
Photo By: Rich FieldsDid I mention the large portions?
Photo By: Rich FieldsWell done on the veggies, just the way I like 'em!
Photo By: Rich FieldsOutdoor patio seating.
Photo By: Rich FieldsHaving some drinks outside as we wait on seating.
Photo By: Rich FieldsDelicious Seafood Tacos.
Photo By: Rich FieldsLots of room for dining outdoors too.
Photo By: Rich FieldsOutside patio seating.
Photo By: Rich FieldsThe burritos were HUGE!
Photo By: Rich FieldsBusy bar, and it had a lot of fun people there.
Photo By: Rich FieldsLovely and friendly bartenders.
Photo By: Rich FieldsLarge bar area.
Photo By: Rich FieldsExcellent chips and salsa!
Photo By: Rich FieldsIf the salsa is good, usually everything else is good. That held true here.
Photo By: Rich FieldsWhat's a Mexican restaurant without a yummy Margarita?
Photo BY: Rich FieldsYummy Appetizers.
Enchiladas!
Bar area out back.
More outside seating.
Photo By: Rich FieldsFestive beach decorations everywhere.
Photo By: Rich FieldsVIP is pet friendly on the patio.
Photo By: Rich FieldsLarge burritos, great beans.
Photo By: Rich FieldsShredded beef taco's stuffed full of beef and cheese.
Photo By: Rich FieldsMore delicious food.
Photo By: Rich FieldsServed pipping hot.. you can see the steam rise.
Photo By: Rich FieldsLots of parking in the rear.
Photo By: Rich FieldsGreat patio atmosphere.
Photo By: Rich FieldsThe rear entrance sign.
Photo By: Rich FieldsSo much delicious Mexican food!
Photo By: Rich FieldsThe bar area was a really fun atmosphere.
Photo By: Rich FieldsPlenty of TV's to watch any game you want.
Photo By: Rich FieldsOur lovely server. She was great!
Photo By: Rich FieldsOne last Margarita before we go!
