the second location of Jimmy’s Tacos just opened at 2534 Central Avenue | Kyla Fields

A new spot for margaritas and quesabirria tacos has officially arrived in St. Pete.

Jimmy’s Tacos celebrated its soft opening last week at 2534 Central Avenue in the Grand Central District, marking the brand’s second location and its first in St. Pete.

The restaurant takes over the former home of vintage furniture shop The Foundry, which relocated just a few doors down to 2604 Central Avenue last year.

The St. Pete location has the same bright yellow exterior as its flagship location in Tampa’s Ybor City, but the new space is noticeably larger, with expanded indoor seating, an outdoor back patio, and a full liquor bar.

The Grand Central District’s newest restaurant was originally slated to open last August, according to previous reporting from St. Pete Rising.

At the heart of that menu are the quesabirria tacos, widely considered the restaurant’s most popular offering.

The tacos are made with slow-cooked beef and melted white cheese, served alongside a rich consommé for dipping.

That same birria shows up across the menu in more unexpected ways, including egg rolls, loaded fries, bao buns, grilled cheese sandwiches, and even a comforting bowl of birria ramen.

Jimmy’s tacos sells a variety of quesadillas, tortas, tacos and more | Jimmy’s tacos

Beyond birria, the menu spans a broad mix of Mexican favorites, from tortas and burritos to quesadillas, nachos, and customizable bowls.

Protein options range from blackened shrimp, carne asada, chorizo, chicken, and al pastor to vegan-friendly choices like tofu al pastor and soy-based chorizo.

There’s also a dedicated kids menu and a dessert lineup that includes churros, tres leches, and a crème brûlée donut.

The St. Pete location also leans into its bar program, offering margaritas and sangria alongside Mexican sodas, aguas frescas, and horchata.

Jimmy’s Tacos traces its roots back to Los Angeles in 1988, when owner Jimmy Nunez’s parents launched the original concept out of a small food truck.

After moving to the Tampa Bay area in 2018, Nunez brought the brand east, opening the first local brick-and-mortar in Ybor City the following year.

At the heart of the menu are the quesabirria tacos, made with slow-cooked beef and melted white cheese, served alongside a rich consommé for dipping | Hannah Anderson

That flagship location at 1604 North 17th Street recently celebrated its seventh anniversary.

The St. Pete location is now open Tuesday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Mondays.

While the newly opened restaurant is currently limited to lunch and dinner, its social media hints at plans to expand the menu and introduce breakfast service.

For updates on hours, menu additions, and upcoming specials, be sure to follow Jimmy’s Tacos on Instagram.