Don Pepe Mexican & Cuban Restaurant

Prompt service food was well presented but food was tasteless & fruit drinks were powder or syrup concentrates for $ 3.29 & suggested tip starts at 18% to 25%!Nothing special about this place!

What a hole in the wall.
My g. f has been eyeing this place for a while since she lives a couple minutes away so we decided last second to go here for her birthday It’s not visually appealing from the outside but its pretty classy inside.
The menu is pretty diverse and prices are all over the place. The nachos are very inexpensive and massive! And for the price a good value at $ 8. I got the steak burrito but didn’t feel fair paying over $ 14 bucks mainly because it wasn’t evenly flavorful, some parts were more salty and as much as I hate to complain about this because I love cheese the burrito had cheese melted all over the burrito and over flowing… I love cheese but when I asked what’s on the plate doused in cheese was never mentioned. It made it a little soggy and it was the first time a burrito had cheese all over.
My g. f had Vaca frita and the only complaint is that there isn’t enough. The rice is well made and the meat was perfect!
Over all Three plates and a pitcher of sangrias for around $ 59 was kind of expensive so it’s definitely a special occasion kind of place. We plan on going back despite me not really happy with my meal I have no problem going back and trying something new. Our server seemed slightly pushy but willing to answer any questions so we weren’t offended or bothered but curious of how the service would be on a busy night.
Would I go again? Yap!

Pleasant surprise. The food and the service were good. We tried the roast pork, pork chunks, chicken chiming and beef empanadas. Great taste combinations. Everything cooked well and presented nicely. Recommend this place.

This was a nice surprise. Don’t let the exterior fool you, the food is super good. It’s a Mexican/​Cuban restaurant and they have a menu for Mexican food and a menu for Cuban food. We didn’t eat off the cuban menu as we were craving mexican food but we did order for appetizer the chicken empanadas which were delicious. For our entrees we ordered quesadillas which were one of the best I’ve had and my husband ordered the fajitas which were also delicious. For dessert of course we had to ordered the fried ice cream and it was perfect. I will definitely be back.

Supper slow service and salty meat on the burrito and empanadas. Salty refritos. I wont come back.

Awful. Cold food and they gave me the wrong cut of steak when I ordered a churrasco. Rice was extremely salty. Everything was just terrible. Never ordering again.

Once upon a time, this restaurant was one of the best in town. Their service was fast and friendly, and the food was asesome. Fast forward 20+ years. I don’t know if the service is still good, but the picadillo I had for take out was utterly disgusting. Greasy and salty as hell!
Not onl that, but it was about $ 9.00. Way too expensive. I will definitely NOT go back there again. I should’ve went somewhere else. Even a stray dog would turn up his nose at this stuff.

Don’t let the exterior steer you away, the food was great. Such good flavor and service.

This place should remove the Mexican part off their name. The Mexican menu is only one page long and the food was not «authentic» at all… Even served flour tortillas when specifically explained to them of gluten allergies. For my healths sake will not be coming back.

Loved this place! Who knew this little place could be so good? The the prices are so cheap to the amount of food you get, talk about getting the best bang for your buck… And can I say the salsa they serve is outstanding I wish I could have their recipe so I could have it all the time and on everything, the pork chucks were perfectly cook I would highly suggest them! But I’m sure anything on the menu would be good

So delicious. Found this spot thru Unilocal and went to give it a shot with mom. So good, everything was delicious. I got the carne enchiladas and mom got a baby churrasco. I will return whenever I am back in the area.

Had a break from work, and decided I wanted something tasty to supplant the PP&J I had packed myself for lunch. Did some Unilocaling and ended up here!
It was about 3, and the place was empty, which I enjoyed as I was dining alone, and this kept my loneliness from public display. Waiter was very nice, offering me my choice of seat, and then bringing water and Salsa before taking my order.
The salsa tasted like the salsa I attempted to make when I was in 3^rd grade. Here is the recipe: Can of crushed tomatoes. So, eating fresh chips and tomatoes, I spent about 10 minutes in pure indecision over whether I wanted Mexican or Cuban food. Ultimately, I went with Mexican because the place is called Don PePes. I think that sounds Mexican so I wanted to stick to their roots.
My steak burrito was delicious! Definitely not out of a can! Smothered in red sauce and cheese and pure deliciousness. The rice and beans were good too. Portion size was big, and by big I mean my whole plate was covered (check the picture).
Definitely want to come back again and try the Cuban food!

Great Spanish and Mexican family restaurant with 5-​star service. Very consistent and a classic local restaurant that often is overlooked.
Each table is greeted with homemade salsa and tortilla chips, complimentary. Tip: ask for the spicy salsa.
Homemade sangria and good margaritas are a must!
I had a special the Mahi Mahi enchilada with yellow rice and refried beans, it was excellent. It came covered in ranchero sauce and cheese with lettuce, sour cream and guacamole. Dolphin was sautéed and diced into nice chunks inside, No leftovers ;).
My wife always gets the fried chicken filet with Moros and plantains and she absolutely loves it and it’s here favorite. It has a delicious spanish breading and never greasy. Always enough to bring home leftovers for lunch next day. Each entrée comes with three sides. Rice and beans counts as 2, but if you like you can get a dinner salad as a side!
My son who is 9 loves the adult palomino Steak, which is very large and seasoned great. Tender and juicy with sautéed onions.
We always finish off with a Fried Icecream which is big enough for a family of four to share. If you never had it you have to try it.
Overall a great family restaurant that is consistently delicious and provides 5-​star service.

I came here primarily because of the reviews. Our group ordered a pitcher of the fresh margarita and it was seriously lacking in tequila. It didn’t taste all that fresh but more like a mix and it was loaded with so much ice you could barely get three glasses out it. One group member ordered the don Pepe fajitas that they came out warm not sizzling. I’ve never seen fajitas that don’t sizzle. The rest of us order chimichangas and they were very soggy. On the bright side the meat was very good and the yellow rice was delicious. The Queso appetizer was also very good. Overall I won’t be back. There are much better Mexican restaurants out there. I didn’t try the Cuban food here.

My family has been going here for YEARS! We love it! It’s one of our Sunday places to eat! They have updated the menu to include some Puertorican favorites like Mofongo!

Nothing to write home about. Chile relleno was huge, but bland. The tamale had an excellent corn flavor, but there was nothing inside! I think the salsa came out of a can, it was watery and again, very bland.
Service was good, portions plentiful. Maybe their Cuban food is better, but I came for Mexican food!

Don Pepe has been a secret spot for my family dinners for years. The service is decent but the food is really good. If your looking for a decently priced Cuban or Mexican meal look no further.
The best deals are the lunch specials. For $ 7 – 10 you can get a lunch with great flavor that will fill you up for hours.
During my last visit I ordered two lunch specials carry out. Baby churrasco $ 11.99 and arroz emperial $ 7.99. Both were delicious as you can see from the pictures.
The reason I give it four stars and not five is sometimes you may visit and the service is not that great. Also I have gone a few times and they inform me that they are out of certain menu items. Don’t worry though, I guarantee you will not be disappointed!

I have had more family birthday dinners at Don Pepe’s over the years than I can count. This has always been a favorite dinner spot for everyone in our family, as their menu has something for everyone, and we enjoy the casual environment. The service is always outstanding, and the food is always served in a timely manner, and piping hot!
We always start with an order of the refried bean dip (seriously, what’s their secret? It’s just beans and cheese. So simple but so good.), and an order of the fried chicken chunks, which I usually end up dipping into the bean dip.
Sometimes a round of margaritas are called for, because you really shouldn’t enjoy a Mexican meal without one. It’s bad manners to refuse them, people. The margaritas here are delish and not too heavy on the sour mix, which is a refreshing change from other establishments.
My standing dinner order is the enchiladas, which is funny because I never order them anywhere else, as I am usually disappointed. I alternate between chicken and cheese. Again, those amazing refried beans are served along with rice, and I usually lick my plate clean.
I always steal a few bites of roasted pork from my mom, although she orders it without the onions. But that’s ok, it’s still good! Very flavorful. And I’ll usually help myself to a plaintain or two, which comes with her order. It’s a good thing she loves and accepts my food stealing ways.
We usually finish dinner with an order of Tres Leches for dessert, because why not. And we are usually celebrating someone’s birthday, you can’t celebrate without cake! Besides, you should never leave a restaurant hungry, especially when the food is this good.

Great service and food. I went for lunch on a Thursday and was greeted and seated immediately. Each day the lunch specials change. You can view them online. I chose the fried pork chunks. They give you a choice of three sides. I chose yucca, black beans, and plantains… all for $ 7.99. You could also choose French fries, rice, or veggies.
They bring you complimentary warm chips and salsa. The salsa was super fresh, but had no spice.
The entrée was very high quality and a good portion for the price. It had a lot of thinly sliced onions on top of the yucca.
The server checked on me often and refilled my water without being asked. There is plenty of parking behind the stand alone restaurant. It is a clean, nice looking restaurant inside. Much better looking inside than outside.
If in the area, I will definitely return. They also have Mexican dishes that I would like to try. They have a dessert tray with a variety of desserts that looked amazing. I was too full to try them.
On a side note… A few doors down is Mojo donut… best donuts around, but they sell out early! Buy one get one free with Unilocal checkin.

Great lunch specials here. I had a medium chickpea soup and it was the largest medium I have ever seen, very flavorful too. The chicken fajitas were delicious and plentiful. Service is excellent as well. Highly recommended for a good Cuban Mexican lunch spot.