Nueva Cantina

4.4

17 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

Charming
Lively
Kid-friendly

Authentic Mexican cooking is a world-class cuisine that has remained virtually unchanged by the outside world. Nueva Cantina is a relaxed, neighborhood favorite that also serves exciting contemporary Mexican cuisine and delicious margaritas.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Tex-Mex
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(727) 201-9183
Website
http://www.nuevacantina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We offer our fresh and delicious Mexican cuisine for catering from parties of 25 to over 200
Private party facilities
We accommodate larger parties of 8 to 30 or more. Our private dining room is also available for reserving for a private event.

Location
1625 4th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-5808
Neighborhood
St. Petersburg
Cross street
Parking in the rear, behind the restaurant, as well as up front.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

NUEVA SAMPLER$13.00
Enjoy our delicious sampler that includes our Guacamole, Queso, and Salsa!
- ADD CHORIZO TO QUESO$2.00
CHIPS & SALSA$5.00
CHIPS & QUESO$8.00
- ADD CHORIZO TO QUESO$2.00
CHIPS & GUACAMOLE$9.00
NUEVA NACHOS$11.00
Tortilla chips, queso, olives, pico, black beans, jalapeños, lettuce, topped with our poblano crema
- ASADA STEAK$5.00
- BEEF BARBACOA$5.00
- GRILLED SHRIMP$5.00
- GROUND BEEF$4.00
- GRILLED CHICKEN$4.00
- SHREDDED CHICKEN$4.00
- PORK CARNITAS$4.00
- NO MEAT$0.00
- ADD STEAK$5.00
- ADD BARBACOA$5.00
- ADD SHRIMP$7.00
- ADD MAHI$7.00
- ADD GROUND BEEF$4.00
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$4.00
- ADD SHREDDED CHICKEN$4.00
- ADD PORK$4.00
QUESADILLA$9.50
Cheese and your choice of meat with pico, lettuce, and sour cream on the side
- ASADA STEAK$3.00
- BBEF BARBACOA$3.00
- SHRIMP$4.00
- MAHI$4.00
- GROUND BEEF$2.00
- SHREDDED CHICKEN$3.00
- GRILLED CHICKEN$3.00
- CARNITAS PORK$3.00
- NO MEAT$0.00
- ADD STEAK$5.00
- ADD BARBACOA$5.00
- ADD SHRIMP$7.00
- ADD MAHI$7.00
- ADD GROUND BEEF$4.00
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$4.00
- ADD SHREDDED CHICKEN$4.00
- ADD PORK$4.00
MEXICAN STREET CORN$7.50
Roasted sweet corns with queso fresco, cilantro, and chili powder
MEXICAN PIZZA$10.00
Refried beans, pico, cheese, topped with black olives, guacamole, and our poblano crema served on a 12" Tortilla
- ASADA STEAK$3.00
- BBEF BARBACOA$3.00
- SHRIMP$4.00
- MAHI$4.00
- GROUND BEEF$2.00
- SHREDDED CHICKEN$3.00
- GRILLED CHICKEN$3.00
- CARNITAS PORK$3.00
- NO MEAT$0.00
- ADD STEAK$5.00
- ADD BARBACOA$5.00
- ADD SHRIMP$7.00
- ADD MAHI$7.00
- ADD GROUND BEEF$4.00
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$4.00
- ADD SHREDDED CHICKEN$4.00
- ADD PORK$4.00
SIDE OF GUAC$5.00
SIDE OF CHIP SALSA$2.00
SIDE OF QUESO DIP$4.00

TACOS

PORK CARNITAS$4.50
Savory slow roasted pork, lime, cilantro, pickled onions, and queso fresco
- SOFT FLOUR$0.00
- SOFT CORN$0.00
BARBACOA$5.00
Marinated beef slow roasted for 12 hours, served with grilled onions, red cabbage, chipotle aioli, cilantro, queso fresco, and pico
- SOFT FLOUR$0.00
- SOFT CORN$0.00
CHICKEN$4.25
Choice of shredded or grilled chicken, pico, lettuce, and cheese
- SHREDDED$0.00
- GRILLED$0.00
- SOFT FLOUR$0.00
- SOFT CORN$0.00
- HARD CORN$0.00
BIRRIA$5.25
Barbacoa taco birria style with flour tortilla, cilantro, onions
CONSOMÉ$3.00
Slow cooked barbacoa broth. Perfect for dipping your birria taco!
FISH (MAHI)$5.50
Mahi-mahi, red cabbage, pico, cilantro, chipotle aioli, and queso fresco
- GRILLED$0.00
- FRIED$0.00
- BLACKENED$0.00
- SOFT FLOUR$0.00
- SOFT CORN$0.00
- HARD CORN$0.00
SHRIMP$5.00
Shrimp, red cabbage, pico, chipotle aioli, cilantro, and queso fresco
- GRILLED$0.00
- SOFT FLOUR$0.00
- SOFT CORN$0.00
GROUND BEEF$4.25
Seasoned picadillo beef, pico, lettuce, and cheese
- SOFT FLOUR$0.00
- SOFT CORN$0.00
- HARD CORN$0.00

NOT TACOS

AVOCADO SALAD$9.75
Avocado, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, tomatoes, cilantro, and queso fresco
- CHIPOTLE RANCH$0.00
- CILANTRO LIME$0.00
- NO DRESSING$0.00
- ASADA STEAK$5.00
- GRILLED SHRIMP$5.00
- SHREDDED CHICKEN$4.00
- GRILLED CHICKEN$4.00
- PORK CARNITAS$4.00
- BEEF BARBACOA$5.00
- NO MEAT$0.00
- NO CILANTRO$0.00
- NO CUCUMBER$0.00
- NO JALAPEÑOS$0.00
- NO TOMATOES$0.00
- NO RED ONIONS$0.00
- NO QUESO FRESCO$0.00
- ADD STEAK$5.00
- ADD BARBACOA$5.00
- ADD SHRIMP$7.00
- ADD MAHI$7.00
- ADD GROUND BEEF$4.00
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$4.00
- ADD SHREDDED CHICKEN$4.00
- ADD PORK$4.00
BURRITO$9.75
Choice of meat, tortilla, black beans, spanish rice, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, poblano crema, and guacamole
- GROUND BEEF$0.00
- SHREDDED CHICKEN$0.00
- BARBACOA$2.00
- STEAK$2.00
- SHRIMP$2.00
- PORK$0.00
- GRILLED CHICKEN$0.00
- NO MEAT$0.00
- ADD STEAK$5.00
- ADD BARBACOA$5.00
- ADD SHRIMP$7.00
- ADD MAHI$7.00
- ADD GROUND BEEF$4.00
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$4.00
- ADD SHREDDED CHICKEN$4.00
- ADD PORK$4.00
BURRITO BOWL$9.75
Choice of meat, black beans, spanish rice, topped with melted cheese, pico de gallo, poblano crema, and guacamole
- GROUND BEEF$0.00
- SHREDDED CHICKEN$0.00
- BARBACOA$2.00
- STEAK$2.00
- SHRIMP$2.00
- PORK$0.00
- GRILLED CHICKEN$0.00
- NO MEAT$0.00
- ADD STEAK$5.00
- ADD BARBACOA$5.00
- ADD SHRIMP$7.00
- ADD MAHI$7.00
- ADD GROUND BEEF$4.00
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$4.00
- ADD SHREDDED CHICKEN$4.00
- ADD PORK$4.00
TORTILLA SOUP BOWL$6.95
Shredded chicken, tortilla chips, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro, cooked in our flavorful broth.
TOSTADA$5.00
Crunchy tortilla, refried beans, cheese blend, lettuce, poblano crema, pico de gallo, guacamole, and your choice of protein
- ASADA STEAK$1.00
- GRILLED CHICKEN$0.00
- PORK CARNITAS$0.00
- BEEF BARBACOA$0.00
- GRILLED SHRIMP$1.00
- GRILLED FISH$1.00
- NO MEAT$0.00
- EXTRA GUACAMOLE$1.00
- EXTRA SHREDDED CHEESE$1.00
- EXTRA POBLANO CREMA$1.00
- EXTRA PICO$0.50
- EXTRA LETTUCE$0.50
- NO REFRIED BEANS$0.00
- NO CHEESE$0.00
- NO LETTUCE$0.00
- NO POBLANO CREMA$0.00
- NO PICO DE GALLO$0.00
- NO GUACAMOLE$0.00
FLAUTA$5.75
Crunchy rolled taco filled with adobo chicken, refried beans, and cheese. Topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, poblano crema, and guacamole.
- EXTRA GUACAMOLE$1.50
- EXTRA POBLANO CREMA$1.00
- EXTRA SHREDDED CHEESE$1.00
- EXTRA LETTUCE$0.50
- EXTRA PICO$0.50
- NO GUACAMOLE$0.00
- NO POBLANO CREMA$0.00
- NO PICO DE GALLO$0.00
- NO LETTUCE$0.00

SIDES

BLACK WHOLE BEANS$4.00
REFRIED PINTO BEANS$4.00
Topped with queso fresco
SPANISH RICE$3.50
SIDE OF GUAC$5.00
SIDE OF QUESO DIP$4.00
SIDE OF CHIP SALSA$2.00
SMALL SIDE OF CHIPS$2.00
CONSOMÉ$3.00
Slow cooked barbacoa broth. Perfect for dipping your birria taco!
PLANTAINS$4.00
SAUTEED VEGGIES$3.50
SLICED AVOCADO$2.00
CORN TORTILLA$0.50
FLOUR TORTILLA$0.50
SMALL 2 OZ PICO$1.00
SMALL 2 OZ SOUR CREAM$1.00
SMALL 2 OZ PICKLED JALAPEÑOS$1.00
SMALL 2 OZ PICKLED RED ONIONS$0.50
SIDE OF FRESH JALAPEÑOS$0.50
SMALL 2 OZ CILANTRO$0.25
SMALL 2 OZ ONIONS$0.25
SIDE OF LIMES$0.00
SMALL 2 OZ SALSA ROJA$1.00
SMALL 2 OZ SALSA VERDE$1.00
SMALL 2 OZ HABANERO$1.00
SMALL 2 OZ SALSA RANCHERA$1.00
SMALL 2 OZ MOLE$1.00
SMALL 2 OZ POBLANO CREMA$1.00

KIDS

KIDS QUESADILLA$6.95
Cheese with lettuce, and sour cream on the side. Served with your choice of one side
- TATER TOTS$0.00
- RICE & BLACK BEANS$0.00
- RICE & REFRIED BEANS$0.00
- SPANISH RICE$0.00
- REFRIED BEANS ONLY$0.00
- BLACK BEANS ONLY$0.00

DESSERTS

CHURROS$7.00
Sweet churros, rolled in cinnamon sugar, and topped with caramel sauce
TRES LECHES CAKE$7.00
Sweet sponge cake with savory cream

What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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17 Reviews

M
MICHELLE
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated right away and the atmosphere was perfectly decorated for the holidays. The service was fast and efficient, but we never felt rushed. Food was absolutely delicious and there was so much of it we had enough to take home.
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Linda
Tampa
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very good. Service was great. Music a little loud when trying to have a conversation. Be prepared to pay for drinks. We thought the holiday drinks were over priced. Other than that it was a good experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was so sweet and the best. She had so many tables of large parties and was crushing it. All of the food was delicious other than the mexican street corn. I wish she had more help and the kitchen had more help. It was a Wednesday night and took almost an hour for our food after we ordered those. Our drinks took at least 30 min. Shoutout to our server though she handled it all with grace and was so kind. I wish i remembered her name. All entries were delicious.
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Kristen
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nueva Cantina really went all-out with the holiday decor and we loved it! The Grinch Margarita and Nueva Reindeer were the two holiday cocktails we enjoyed, and the Birria Tacos were fantastic. We really liked the portion size for the Street Corn appetizer we shared, and would definitely reorder. Can’t wait to return post-holiday!
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JaVonda
VIP
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing!!! The restaurant was decorated from top to bottom in Christmas decorations!!! So festive!!!!!!
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Jeff
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and it was decorated for Christmas so it was extra special. The drinks were festive and so delicious. Definitely will go back and try all the foods!
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Natasha
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great vibes. Grinch margarita was worth every penny!!
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Glendalyz
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
El servicio fue muy rápido, la comida estaba buena y el lugar está muy lindo decorado de Navidad
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Carol
VIP
Jacksonville
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Short rib and birria tacos were great. Queso tasted velveeta based. Server is rated 3 but only because I felt sorry for him having the whole back room. Three requests for drinks went unanswered. Orders were not all taken before he left the table- couldn’t he see 3 people?. Sides-refried beans and rice were old and cold, and were not fresh in taste or consistency. Chile relleno was strictly for presentation- the flavors were missing. Christmas decorations were great!
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Louanne
Indiana
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
At table for almost one hour before server took order for cocktails. Cocktails were terrible. Waited over 20 more mins for cocktails to arrive. Food came out cold, hard, dried out. Had to send 2 dinners back out of of 4. Birthday celebrations were just layed at table without sparkler. No fan fare like other tables. Food was just ok. Would not go back there, ever!!!!!
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Nueva Cantina is rated 4.4 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

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1625 4th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-5808

Additional information

Cross street
Parking in the rear, behind the restaurant, as well as up front.
Neighborhood
St. Petersburg
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Tex-Mex
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.nuevacantina.com/
Phone number
(727) 201-9183
Catering
We offer our fresh and delicious Mexican cuisine for catering from parties of 25 to over 200
Private party facilities
We accommodate larger parties of 8 to 30 or more. Our private dining room is also available for reserving for a private event.

Nueva Cantina

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

STARTERS

NUEVA SAMPLER$13.00

CHIPS & SALSA$5.00

CHIPS & QUESO$8.00

CHIPS & GUACAMOLE$9.00

NUEVA NACHOS$11.00

QUESADILLA$9.50

MEXICAN STREET CORN$7.50

MEXICAN PIZZA$10.00

SIDE OF GUAC$5.00

SIDE OF CHIP SALSA$2.00

SIDE OF QUESO DIP$4.00

TACOS

PORK CARNITAS$4.50

BARBACOA$5.00

CHICKEN$4.25

BIRRIA$5.25

CONSOMÉ$3.00

FISH (MAHI)$5.50

SHRIMP$5.00

GROUND BEEF$4.25

NOT TACOS

AVOCADO SALAD$9.75

BURRITO$9.75

BURRITO BOWL$9.75

TORTILLA SOUP BOWL$6.95

TOSTADA$5.00

FLAUTA$5.75

SIDES

BLACK WHOLE BEANS$4.00

REFRIED PINTO BEANS$4.00

SPANISH RICE$3.50

SIDE OF GUAC$5.00

SIDE OF QUESO DIP$4.00

SIDE OF CHIP SALSA$2.00

SMALL SIDE OF CHIPS$2.00

CONSOMÉ$3.00

PLANTAINS$4.00

SAUTEED VEGGIES$3.50

SLICED AVOCADO$2.00

CORN TORTILLA$0.50

FLOUR TORTILLA$0.50

SMALL 2 OZ PICO$1.00

SMALL 2 OZ SOUR CREAM$1.00

SMALL 2 OZ PICKLED JALAPEÑOS$1.00

SMALL 2 OZ PICKLED RED ONIONS$0.50

SIDE OF FRESH JALAPEÑOS$0.50

SMALL 2 OZ CILANTRO$0.25

SMALL 2 OZ ONIONS$0.25

SIDE OF LIMES$0.00

SMALL 2 OZ SALSA ROJA$1.00

SMALL 2 OZ SALSA VERDE$1.00

SMALL 2 OZ HABANERO$1.00

SMALL 2 OZ SALSA RANCHERA$1.00

SMALL 2 OZ MOLE$1.00

SMALL 2 OZ POBLANO CREMA$1.00

KIDS

KIDS QUESADILLA$6.95

DESSERTS

CHURROS$7.00

TRES LECHES CAKE$7.00

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