Taste Central Avenue street eats with murals, quirky history, and a secret chant
3 Hours
Stroll Central Avenue as you sample trendy street bites and spot colorful murals. Along the way, dive into quirky local history, trivia, and the tour’s Secret Chant.
Tour price is listed for ages 17 and older.
Full refund or credit with 72 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund or credit if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
If you do not show up, you will be charged the full price.
If the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund or credit.
Red Mesa Mercado
Jimbo brings serious energy to these tours, and it shows in how consistently people rave about him. Personable, funny, and genuinely knowledgeable about the local area, he has a talent for making a group of strangers feel like old friends within the first stop. Reviewers repeatedly mention how he takes time to connect with each person individually, shares stories about local history, and introduces guests to the restaurant staff at every stop. The food itself covers serious ground, with past tours featuring everything from alligator and crab to organic pizza, Hawaiian bites, and homemade gelato. Portions are described as generous but well-paced, so you leave full without feeling wrecked. The variety across stops seems intentional, giving guests a real cross-section of local flavors rather than more of the same thing. The trivia competition at the end is a recurring crowd favorite, especially for groups who enjoy a little friendly competition. Tours run across multiple areas including St. Pete, Clearwater, and Tampa, so there are options depending on where you're based. Experienced food tour travelers consistently say this one ranks among the best they've tried, and first-timers tend to leave already planning a return visit. If you're bringing a group, even better. Jimbo seems to thrive with a lively crowd.
The tour was fantastic. The food was delicious and the guide was fun and informative.
Terri Hunt
May 17, 2026
The tour was fantastic. The food was delicious and the guide was fun and informative.
Terri Hunt
May 17, 2026