Pepe's Cantina St. Petersburg — tacos in St. Petersburg, FL

Pepe's Cantina St. Petersburg

4.9· 4,276 Google reviews·$·Historic Kenwood

Pepe's Cantina St. Petersburg is a St. Petersburg, FL taco spot in the Historic Kenwood area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.9★ rating across 4,276 Google reviews.

Rating
4.9
Loved by locals
Reviews
4,276
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Affordable, everyday pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Historic Kenwood, St. Petersburg
  • •Strong Google review volume

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Neighborhood
Historic Kenwood, St. Petersburg
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Pepe's Cantina St. Petersburg serve?+

Pepe's Cantina St. Petersburg is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Pepe's Cantina St. Petersburg located?+

Pepe's Cantina St. Petersburg is at 3118 3rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA, in the Historic Kenwood neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida.

Is Pepe's Cantina St. Petersburg good?+

Pepe's Cantina St. Petersburg has a 4.9★ average across 4,276 Google reviews — loved by locals by St. Petersburg taco standards.

How expensive is Pepe's Cantina St. Petersburg?+

Pepe's Cantina St. Petersburg sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a St. Petersburg taquería.

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