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    Don Pepe's

    3.7 (217 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    DON PEPE'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Mojarra Frita with rice and beans
    Mary M.

    The whole fried fish was perfectly cooked. Crispy, crunchy, and a huge fish. 4 big tacos came out of that delish fish. My husband had the chicken fajitas. Yummy. Steaming hot and very flavorful. The rice and beans were tasty. We ordered a large guacamole, which came with flour chips. The red salsa is to die for. Ambiance is intimate. Quiet, soft music, which can change to upbeat. Servers are moving around quickly to accommodate every need. A full service bar is right off the restaurant. Perfect dinner tonight!

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    Carolyn P.

    Sunday Brunch/Lunch is a busy time here at Don Pepe's. This family friendly restaurant is a great place to spend a family lunch. Children having fun and adults catching up. The food is consistently delicious here. The prices are very reasonable. I like having a Tahine trimmed Margarita on the rocks for only $7 The service is friendly and attentive in a casual, cozy atmosphere. They have a juke box, so the music is up to the patrons. Enjoy!

    A chicken fajita also on the other side enchiladas rice and beans this was last night awesome very good

    I've been coming to this restaurant since 2012 and I come periodically but always greeted with a smile great service and food taste awesome highly recommended kind of courteous service

    Chicken Enchiladas, rice and beans. Chips & Salsa Arnold Palmer
    Kim C.

    This place is FOREVER ensconced in my family. My nieces (who can't read yet ;,) call it "the bird" bc they look for the sign from the freeway! They also live pretty closely there to it as well. It's ALWAYS so clean, welcoming, like "coming home" every single time we go. I wish they would open a branch in San Luis Obispo (impossible to find what they offer here) and I have no problem saying I drive to Bakersfield every 4-6 weeks for facial & dermasweep and EVERY time, I try to close out my trip by taking my kiddos (adults) & neices to join me and then I know everyone is leaving happy & with full tummies! :D Sincerely, the 3 chicken enchiladas w beans & rice gang! chips & salsa are INCREDIBLE and so is the staff. Like family. I love them, and that restaurant. My Absolute Favorite!

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    Been coming here for at least 20+ years, never have I had a bad experience here, the staff is very polite, the food is always top quality. I'd give 10 stars if I could, 5 stars all day long!

    Dinner combo, chicken, taco enchilada, rice, and beans
    Rochelle A.

    This was my first time going food was super good and fresh. Deathly recommend I will be going again.

    Jaz M.

    THIS PLACE IS SO GOOD! I was beyond pleased when I stopped by for dinner on a Saturday afternoon. Located on the corner off Real Rd and Wilson, you will find plenty of parking up front. The inside is super cute and has the hacendia design that transports you back to Mexico. Menu is extensive. A bit of everything which I loved. They have a bar and also serve cocktails and bottles beer. Service here was good here, food was out within 10-15 minutes of ordering. My server was kind and helpful. This time I decided to order a combination plate with a shredded crunchy beef taco and cheese enchilada and I loved my plate! The crunch taco was probably one of the best I have had in a long time. The enchilada was excellent. Overall my plate was a a 10/10. Overall, I already can't wait to come back! If your in the mood for great Mexican food, don't look any further. Till next time Don Pepe's.

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    Had T.

    Was craving crunchy chicken tacos, stopped in this Mexican place. Presentation was there, the taste wasn't! Not even the salsa added enough flavor to that bland meat! Do better don Pepe's

    Tostada Taco Salad Lunch Special 11.99
    paul f.

    I took my mom to have a nice lunch special today at Don Pepe's and it was really good I had lunch 2 combo taco enchilada beef rice and beans and she had taco tostada salad. Service was good and it was nice and clean I'll be back again soon thank you.

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    This place stinks horrible the food taste like bird meat and I did not enjoy this is not the best spot to choose Taco Bell is better

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    Delicious food and affordable. Our pick when my family is craving authentic, delicious Mexican food.

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    Wonderful and Attentive service. Food was absolutely delicious. Thank you for your prompt service.

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    Love love don Pepes it's one of my favorites restaurant. Good food , good costumer service.

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    4.3 mi
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    We came in to celebrate my 38th birthday today. I was on the mood for some shrimp fajitas…read more We'd been to the other location and didn't have as good experience as this. First off it was a steady flow of customers for a Wednesday evening. Many birthdays! We were sat immediately and waiter came to take our drink order. I had a mango chamoy margarita, while my husband got a roasted chili cucumber margarita on the rocks. His drink was SPICY! I ordered the shrimp fajitas and my husband ordered the chicken and steak molcajete. Our food was brought out super fast! The portions - humongous! But the food is so good! My husband is super picky when it comes to Mexican food, and he said this molcajete is his favorite so far compared to other Mexican restaurants we've been to. The bright colorful colors and great music selection really make it joyous and fun dining experiences. Highly recommend.

    Stopped here after work. We sat at the bar area but got a table back there. The service was lacking…read morejust a bit, the girl seemed overwhelmed and didn't check on anybody for a min. Some showed their displeasure. Since I was willing on a drink I was just watching. I ended up getting the chile verde plate and my wife got the chicken quesadilla. My chile verde was ok, the beans were cold. The quesadilla was not great at all. The ambiance in the room was good with the decor and natural lighting.

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    Ay Mi Pa

    Ay Mi Pa

    3.3
    (149 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Me and my best friend decided to meet Monday night for dinner and she choose this spot. I called to…read moresee how long the wait was and It's was recommended that I make a reservation and so I did but when we walked in the restaurant it was empty. The server was patient and we tried to decide what we walked to drink and eat. The restaurant had a quiet atmosphere even though they are located at the Valley Plaza and it was the beginning of spring break. We both ordered the same drinks and food. Both drinks and entree (it was actually a shareable plate) tasted great but the salsa that came with the chips was a bit ordinary with no spice. Another staff member brought out two more salsas and jalepenos torneados. These salsas had more bite to them.

    My bartender was cool until I asked for my bill and he decided to entertain the ladies on the other…read moreside of the bar. I couldn't really taste the difference between the Paloma and the margarita ‍. The place is decorated really nice but what they should've focused on was making agood food. I'm so glad I only ordered appetizers because had I ordered food I would've wasted so much money. Birria tacos simply taste like red beef tacos, no real authentic flavor. Shrimp skewers I was told was okay but even that had more veggies than actual shrimps. The rice wasn't cooked all the way. The presentation on nachos was excellent but the nachos were gross. No flavor in guacamole. Beans were plain beans bland af. The chicken wasn't seasoned and had an awful charbroiled taste, just awful! The salsa weren't spicy or tasty. I can only recommend this place for a good happy hour spot because prices are outrageous for drinks. Once again they should've focused on the food than the decor.

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    Full Beautiful Bar
    Full Beautiful Bar
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    Sancho's Tacos

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    4.2
    (362 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Absolutely floored by this place--it's a hidden gem!…read more Seating inside is pretty limited, but they do have outdoor tables and chairs, which honestly adds to the vibe. Parking is street only, but trust me... it's 100% worth the hassle. From the moment we walked in, the experience was great. We were warmly greeted and given the option to get recommendations or browse the menu ourselves, which I appreciated. After taking our time, we ordered the chicken quesadilla, nacho fries, and a California burrito, along with salsa verde, chubbie salsa, and chipotle salsa. The food? Incredible. A solid 10/10. Everything was packed with flavor, the meat was juicy (not dry at all), and the salsas absolutely stole the show. On top of that, the staff really made the experience stand out. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and kept checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. Great food, great music (nothing but bangers the whole time), and amazing service. I'll definitely be back!

    I feel as though Sancho's Tacos has been coming up in my feed, or I hear about the place from…read morefriends. I finally had an opportunity to stop in myself and was not disappointed. So good! The place is pretty easy to find on the corner of 18th & R. There isn't a lot of seating for more than parties of 4. We were a party of 6 and we all smooshed into a horseshoe booth inside. There are only 2 of these booths available and they indicated they are not able to place additional seating at the booths. I imagine you might be able to put tables together outside for a larger party. We were greeted warmly, and while I felt overwhelmed by the amazing choices, the gal taking our order put me at ease by walking me through the menu board. We got amazing carnitas quesadillas and tacos and another dish that came on top of a mound of delicious fries. It's the kind of place where you order, then sit down and they bring you the food. We were well taken care of. Our drinks were refilled and they brought us 'to go' boxes. Their portions are generous and just tasty. And the iced tea was perfect! We ordered a full order of chips and salsa. That is extra. It was $6 for a full order ($5 for half) and these chips were well worth the cost. We will be back!

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    Comfortable seating.
    Comfortable seating.
    Burrito bowl (i think this was a burrito with tri tip, but he was able to make it without the tortilla)
    Burrito bowl (i think this was a burrito with tri tip, but he was able to make it without the tortilla)
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    El Puesto Cocina y Cantina

    El Puesto Cocina y Cantina

    3.5
    (335 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    We went to El Puesto Cocina y Cantina without a reservation and it seemed pretty crowded. I don't…read moreeven know if they take reservations. We had our order to go and went back to our hotel. It was just the best. Next time we will eat there. The place is spotless and really pretty. It is festive looking and ever so comfortable. We loved everything about it. Parking is easy. The prices are super fair. The food is amazing. We had burritos that were just packed with meat. We had chicken and beef. We also had chips and coffee to go. I have to say, their coffee is great. The service is so nice. This was our first time here so they were so helpful with the menu. We also took Papa Tacos and wow were they great. We loved the rice and beans. The rice was perfect, not dried out like some places. We will be back. Try it.

    I came in expecting a relaxed dinner where I could actually sit and catch up, but the experience…read morefelt rushed and poorly handled from the start. Before my guest even arrived, I was told the kitchen was closing in 10 minutes, which made it impossible to plan or order properly for both of us. About 30 minutes after being seated, the waitress asked to close out my tab and mentioned they were closing an hour and a half early, something that should have been communicated when I walked in so I could have chosen to go elsewhere. To make things worse, about 10 minutes before closing, they turned the lights all the way up and shut the music off, which made it very clear we were being pushed out. No one came by to offer boxes for our food (I had more than half my meal left), and my guest didn't even get to finish her drink. We were essentially rushed out before the already early closing time, with no proper send-off. Overall, the experience felt very unprofessional and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

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    Not your regular Chips and Salsa. YUM
    Not your regular Chips and Salsa. YUM
    Lunch hour margarita

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    Buena Vida Tapas Lounge

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    4.1
    (202 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Food was plated so beautifully and the flavors were so authentic !…read more we had dinner at the bar area the bartenders we're awesome making us fill welcome and comfortable watching them make they're signature drinks from scratch and maid with love it's all in the little details the entire restaurant is definitely a vibe! From the music to the decorations everyone in there was in their own energy I'd say it's a must try!

    We came here for breakfast with my parents and my husband, and every single dish was amazing!…read more I ordered the Flauta manana, and they were hands down my favorite. They were stuffed with chorizo, potatoes, and eggs, then fried to perfection so they were crispy without being greasy. The salsa on the side paired perfectly with them, and I even dipped them in the consommé from my mom's meal, which took them to another level! My husband ordered the A Huevo Que Sí and it was packed with flavor. The birria was incredibly tender, and the combination with the eggs and sauce was absolutely delicious. My mom isn't usually a breakfast person, so she ordered the quesabirria tacos, and they did not disappoint! The tacos were cheesy, flavorful, and the consommé was rich and perfectly seasoned. I definitely stole a few dips for my flautas! My dad had the Huevos Rancheros, and they were also excellent. Everything tasted fresh, the portions were generous, and every plate looked just as good as it tasted. The service was friendly, the food came out hot, and you can tell they put a lot of care into every dish. The photos speak for themselves, everything was fresh, colorful, and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

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