Pepes

Good food. The red Chile had a good kick. Friendly staff. I will be coming back.
Give it a try if you haven’t already

It was my first time eating here thinking the service was going to be good but I got the wrong impression. I came here with my boyfriend and my daughter, they sat us down, and our waiter got our drinks. That’s what made me think our waiter was doing his job correctly until he got our order that’s when he started slacking off. Another guy came and gave us our food but told us our waiter was going to bring our silver wares. And of course that was got me annoyed and mad. We waited there sitting like idiots thinking «are we supposed to just use our hands just to eat our food???» We waited and waited for almost 10 minutes until we flagged another waitress to bring us some silverware. She brought us our silverware and our food wasn’t too hot like what we expected. But of course my boyfriend wanted more salsa for his food when he told the guy that brought our food the guy told us he will go get more for us. A few minutes later I seen the same guy that was supposed to bring more salsa just walking around and spacing out. Of course we never got the salsa which was a bummer. But when we were ready we needed a to go box. I told the lady manager if I may get a to go box and she said okay, but then again I seen her stop and started a conversation with another employee. This restaurant is very eye catching from the outside food is very delicious, but SERVICE??? not what I what from any other restaurant. SERVICE WAS TERRIBLE. EMPLOYEES NEED TO GET MORE ORGANIZED AND TAKE THERE CUSTOMERS MORE SERIOUS AS WELL. That’s the whole point of going out to eat at a restaurant and feeling like home instead of being a bother to employees.

Food was great but service was very slow. Waited 15 min just to get the check to leave. No one came by to check on drinks. Finally went up to front to pay.

Recommended by a friend that have lived for many years just down the road. First impression in the lot is that the sewer order was very strong, not a good start to the meal.
I had the three Pepes special steak taco plate and son in law the chicken burrito special. Chips and sauce was served, they only have one real thin sauce hot but not real flavorful, no other choice available. The chips were a little thick and tough and not cooked evenly, some overdone and so under done and flexible and not crisp on the chips 1 star. There was only one waitress and I had to ask for everything and not real attentive, had to remind her that I had requested a glass of ice.
The Tacos were tasty with soft shells, the refried beans just so so nothing special, the rice also run of the mill. I did enjoy the tacos. The chicken burrito was flavorful and well seasoned and enjoyed very much. I felt it was a bit pricy for what you get. The restaurant was clean and looked nice but again nothing special. I would have to try other dishes for a better review. All in all OK but certainly nothing special on just one visit. I understand that they have ground beef and shredded beef for their food which I like. It would be much better for a better sauce and thin crispy chips cooked correctly this should not be a challenge to overcome.

Once I got over my disappointment when I found out that Pepe’s doesn’t have a beer/​wine or liquor license, I settled in and enjoyed myself. One of the really notable things about Pepes is how friendly everyone is. There must be a lot of regulars, because people kept coming in, greeting people at other tables, then settling in for their meal.
Spouse ordered caldo de pescado (fish soup) which proved to be a rich golden broth with a few pieces of white fish. Not a lot of fish — but a huge amount of flavor. A good, light meal. My meal was shrimp cocktail, Mexican style. If your idea of shrimp cocktail is half a dozen shrimp stuck on the edge of a glass with cocktail sauce — set that aside. Mexican shrimp cocktail (of which this was a good example) consists of a large footed glass half filled with shrimp — usually large (as these were) but sometimes baby size– topped with a cold, well seasoned, tomatoey broth with cilantro and some veggies. Very good!
When it comes time to pay, they don’t give you a bill. You just go out to the cash register in the next room, tell the cashier what you had, and pay your bill. All very friendly.
We will undoubtedly go back to Pepes, and, being pre-​warned, won’t have to deal with the no-​booze disappointment next time.

Rolled enchiladas and service is very good. Salsa is exceptional! Great place to eat.