Pepitos Mexi-Go Deli

There’s American or Velveeta «cheese» in the burritos. Gross. It was un-​melted and weird.

I’d rather go to the sit-​down Pepitos but this will do.
Quick, take it home, fresh and just as good as the full-​service Pepitos, being that I am now in their neighborhood, this is going to be great for a quick lunch or even dinner on the way home.
Advice: keep going back!

Good spot for some fast casual Mexican. Like its sister restaurant, the food seems to have slipped a bit over the years. Still a decent neighborhood stand-​by. I’m a long-​term and faithful Pepito’s fan.

Pepitos was Chipotle before Chipotle was cool. Great food freshly prepared. The house salsa is great and you should definitely grab some on the way out the door.

I have loved this Pepito’s since I was a kid and it’s somehow so much more amazing than the restaurant on Chicago. Here’s why:
*Nachos Lupitas — how is something so simple, so damn tasty? Slightly sweet tortilla ovals topped with the meat of your choice, beans, cheese and a single sliver of jalapeño. Get it with both the sour cream and guacamole and you will be in heaven.
*Quesadilla — think a manhole cover-​sized tortilla topped with a thin layer of a blend of cheeses, black olives and jalapenos. This is truly an example where the individual components don’t compare to the sum of its parts. I’m drooling thinking about this.
*Queso — I love me some queso when it’s done right, and it is here. It’s spicy and creamy and tastes great with their homemade tortilla chips.
I’ve eaten there a million times since I grew up not too far away in South Minneapolis. My favorite memory (and this is so random!) is when Raisa Gorbachev stopped here in 1990 when she was visiting Minnesota. I remember thinking, «well, if it’s good enough for the Russian First Lady, then it must be really good!!!» I wonder if she remembers this as fondly as I do?

I love Pepitos, but this location leaves much to be desired. Yes, I can get the tacos, Nachos Lupitas, and Chili Con-​Queso that I love, but the service and quality as varied significantly. I’ve had a cold taco once. On another occasion we ordered Chips & Queso and they said they did not have any even though they had Chili Con Queso on the shelf to go. When we have had issues with our orders, the staff had difficulties understanding what was wrong or how to fix the problem because of language barriers.
The prices seem to be the same as those at the main restaurant, but offen there is not a manager on the premises to monitor quality and service. At this point we prefer to pick up to-​go items at the restaurant on 48^th & Chicago.

Great spot for some tasty and fast Mexican food. Order at the counter and pick up the meal on foil lined paper plates. Yummy, cheap, fast.
Try the Lupetios!

I love the main restaurant and I love this little deli even more! The tacos are absolutely delicious, heaping with freshly grilled ingredients… And the cheese — well it’s shredded American, which I’m not accustomed to but LOVE!
They have Sangria, awesome Guacamole and the chips are crunchy and amazing. You can even buy the salsa and guac in larger portions!
They are open late and deliver after 5:00 pm most days.
I moved about a year ago and I have missed Pepitos sooo much! I can’t wait to go back to MN just so that I can hit up some good olé Pepitos Mexican!

I am happy to say that Pepitos Nicollet Deli has new staff and it has returned to its former excellence. The past 2 visits remind me of the Pepitos I knew and loved. The guacamole was excellent, smooth with little red pepper flakes that give it a good kick. My chicken burrito was also excellent, full of grilled chicken. The vegetarian burrito was also very good. We got our mandatory bag of chips and they were perfectly cooked, thick and crunchy.
So, I can currently recommend it again. It has returned to its roots – quality Mexican takeout in the heart of SW.