I pass it whenever I take Park Boulevard east back to my home in West St. Pete, and if I keep my eyes peeled, I sometimes notice the small sign: “Mariscos el Pulpo.” It’s a Mexican restaurant, just west of the Albertson’s at the corner of 49th and Park. Housed in a small building set way back from the road, I’ve often wondered if Mariscos is a diamond in the rough known only to a small coterie of locals, or if it languishes in anonymity for a reason.

A quick Google search revealed nothing except for the address (4651 Park Blvd.); I was unable to find any reviews, though. If anyone has 411 on this place, let me know.

This article appears in Feb 27 – Mar 4, 2008.