★★★★★
The chicken chipotle mac n cheese birria tacos are absolute PERFECTION — a MUST try. Hot, crunchy and explosive flavor.
Mexican Restaurants · Central Oak Park · St. Petersburg
Grumpy
Gringo
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The place
Grumpy Gringo is a casual, family-run Mexican restaurant at 2510 22nd Ave N in the Central Oak Park neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida. The kitchen serves classic Mexican plates from a born-and-raised operation, including birria tacos, cochinita pibil, tamales, chimichangas, quesadillas and house-made horchata. Hours run Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with breakfast served weekdays 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Taco Tuesday features $2.49 tacos and Thursdays bring a $7.99 chipotle chicken special. The restaurant has a dog-friendly covered patio and offers takeout, curbside pickup and third-party delivery via Uber Eats, DoorDash and Postmates. It is rated 4.4 stars on Google across 3,347 reviews at the $ price level.
Tucked into the Central Oak Park stretch of 22nd Avenue North, Grumpy Gringo is the kind of unfussy neighborhood Mexican spot St. Pete locals tell visitors about before any downtown destination. The dining room is small and casual, the covered patio is dog-friendly, and the kitchen turns out classic dishes — tamales, cochinita pibil, birria, chiles rellenos — from a family that has been cooking this food its whole life.
Order the birria tacos, which regulars describe as hot, crunchy and packed with flavor; the chicken chipotle mac-and-cheese birria taco is the social-media favorite. The chicken tamale, the chili relleno, the loaded nachos and the fish tacos on corn tortillas all show up repeatedly in five-star reviews. Wash it down with house-made horchata. Taco Tuesday brings $2.49 tacos and Thursday has a $7.99 chipotle chicken plate.
Walk-ins are the norm — reservations are not typically taken. There is a small lot plus free street parking along 22nd Ave N and 25th St N. Takeout and curbside pickup are available by phone at (727) 851-9800, and delivery runs through Uber Eats, DoorDash and Postmates. Breakfast is served weekdays from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Family-owned, born-and-raised Mexican kitchen
Dog-friendly covered patio
Outdoor seating
Weekday breakfast 7:30–10:30 a.m.
What to expect
A tight, lived-in dining room and a covered, pet-friendly patio. Order at the counter or table, expect generous portions and Mexican classics — birria, cochinita pibil, tamales, chiles rellenos — at distinctly $-tier prices. Weekday breakfast, Taco Tuesday $2.49 tacos and takeout/delivery are all part of the routine.
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The shop, in frames
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What people are saying
★★★★★
World's greatest chicken tamale — full of flavor and chicken. The chile relleno is FIRE FIRE FIRE.
★★★★★
Taco Tuesdays are outstanding — the meat is well seasoned, fresh, moist and juicy and the fish tacos on corn tortillas are a must-try.
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Frequently asked
Does Grumpy Gringo take reservations?
No — Grumpy Gringo is a casual walk-in restaurant and does not generally take reservations. For larger groups or catering, call (727) 851-9800.
Is Grumpy Gringo dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on the covered outdoor patio at the 22nd Ave N location, where you can join them at an outdoor table.
Where do I park near Grumpy Gringo?
There is a small on-site lot at 2510 22nd Ave N and free street parking along 22nd Avenue North and 25th Street North in the Central Oak Park neighborhood.
What are the most popular dishes at Grumpy Gringo?
Regulars order the birria tacos, the chicken chipotle mac-and-cheese birria taco, the chicken tamale, the chile relleno, the loaded nachos and the fish tacos on corn tortillas.
What are Grumpy Gringo's hours?
Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Breakfast is served weekdays from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Does Grumpy Gringo offer takeout or delivery?
Yes. Takeout and curbside pickup are available by phone at (727) 851-9800, and delivery runs through Uber Eats, DoorDash and Postmates.
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