★★★★★
Huge portions, great prices, and the green chile sauce is the real reason to come. Service was fast even on a Friday night.
Mexican Restaurants · Central Oak Park · St. Petersburg
Chile
Verde Restaurant
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The place
Chile Verde Restaurant is a Mexican restaurant at 2801 22nd Ave N in St. Petersburg, Florida, in the Central Oak Park neighborhood off 22nd Avenue North. The restaurant holds a 4.4-star rating on Google based on more than 2,400 customer reviews. The menu centers on traditional Mexican plates including tacos, burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, chiles rellenos, and combination platters served with rice and refried beans. Pricing is in the $ range, making it one of the more affordable sit-down Mexican spots in the city. Takeout is available by phone at (727) 800-2679, and the restaurant is reachable through its official website at chileverde22nd.com. On-site parking is available, and the location sits roughly a ten-minute drive west of downtown St. Petersburg.
Chile Verde is a longtime neighborhood Mexican spot tucked along 22nd Avenue North in Central Oak Park, a short drive from downtown St. Petersburg and the Grand Central District. The dining room is casual and family-friendly, the portions are large, and the prices stay firmly in the $ range — which is why it has built up well over two thousand Google reviews and a steady 4.4-star average.
The menu sticks to traditional Tex-Mex and Mexican plates. Tacos, burritos, fajitas sizzling at the table, enchiladas, chiles rellenos, and combination platters dominate the order pad, all served with rice and refried beans. Margaritas and Mexican beers anchor the bar side, and chips and salsa hit the table while you order.
For a more upscale take on Mexican cooking closer to the waterfront, Red Mesa Cantina in Downtown St. Petersburg leans modern with ceviche, hand-crafted margaritas, and a tequila list topping 100 bottles.
For a counter-service take from the same Red Mesa family, Red Mesa Mercado - The Edge District serves California-style burritos, tacos, and bowls from a walk-up window at 1100 1st Ave N.
Downtown diners after a similar margarita-and-tacos pairing can find it at Nueva Cantina - St. Pete on 4th Street South, where street tacos, enchiladas, and fajitas share the menu with a tequila-forward bar.
Just up the street in the same Central Oak Park stretch, Grumpy Gringo runs a family-operated kitchen turning out birria tacos, cochinita pibil, tamales, and house-made horchata.
Another family-run Mexican kitchen working the traditional playbook, Grand Hacienda on 11th Avenue North in Downtown St. Petersburg plates fajitas, enchiladas, chimichangas, and molcajete alongside house-made margaritas, with live mariachi on select nights from its covered patio and full bar.
Across town in Jungle Terrace near Tyrone Square Mall, Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant works the same traditional Tex-Mex playbook with tacos, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, and chimichangas alongside a full bar of house margaritas and tequila.
A few blocks over in the same Central Oak Park pocket, Pepe's Cantina St. Petersburg works a similar scratch-made angle with street tacos, fajitas, and a bar built around tequila, mezcal, and margaritas.
Walk-ins are welcome and the kitchen turns plates fast, so reservations aren't usually necessary. There's on-site parking in front of the building, takeout is available by phone at (727) 800-2679, and delivery is offered through the major third-party apps. The space is family-friendly and accommodates groups; outdoor seating is limited.
Namesake slow-simmered chile verde pork in tomatillo green chile sauce
Longtime Central Oak Park fixture on 22nd Ave N
Sizzling tableside fajitas with house margaritas
4.4★ on Google with 2,499+ reviews
What to expect
Expect a casual, no-frills Mexican dining room with generous portions at low prices. Service is quick, chips and salsa are complimentary, and the kitchen is geared toward tacos, fajitas, burritos, and combination plates rather than upscale regional cooking. Best for families, lunch breaks, and value-focused groups.
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Been coming here for years. The fajitas are still some of the best in St. Pete and the margaritas are strong. Always packed for a reason.
★★★★★
Authentic, family-run feel. The chiles rellenos and tamales taste homemade. Easy parking and a friendly staff — our go-to for weeknight dinners.
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Frequently asked
Does Chile Verde Restaurant take reservations?
Reservations are not generally required — the restaurant is walk-in friendly and turns tables quickly. For larger parties, call ahead at (727) 800-2679.
Is Chile Verde Restaurant dog friendly?
The indoor dining room is not pet-friendly. Service animals are permitted in accordance with ADA rules.
Where do I park near Chile Verde Restaurant?
There is a free on-site parking lot in front of the building at 2801 22nd Ave N. Street parking is also available on surrounding side streets.
What are the most popular dishes at Chile Verde Restaurant?
Most-ordered plates include the namesake chile verde pork, sizzling fajitas, street tacos, chiles rellenos, and the combination plates.
What are Chile Verde Restaurant's hours?
Chile Verde Restaurant is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Call (727) 800-2679 or visit chileverde22nd.com to confirm holiday hours.
Does Chile Verde Restaurant offer takeout or delivery?
Yes — takeout is available by calling (727) 800-2679, and delivery is offered through the major third-party delivery apps.
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