The first time I had one of their sandwiches I ordered the Pepito de Iberico -- Iberico pork with serrano ham and roasted peppers. $20 and really wasn't too impressed -- the pork was chewy. Not as bad as trying to switch out potato chips for patatas bravas -- but only slightly less of a crime on the Jose Andres rap sheet, Don't get me wrong -- I do love Jose Andres. A number of weeks passed and I figured I best give them another shot, given my amor for Andres. This time I went with the classic jamon and manchego. Delicous! Today I had the fried chicken -- which was also delicious. They also serve the same gazpacho as they do at Jaleo -- and it also comes with their delicious bread. After my initial disappointment from my first visit, I have nothing but a lot of love for Pepe -- but will not order the $20 Iberico again. Staff are super friendly and they run an impressive operation. Will return. read more

I love Spanish food. I'm very lucky to have visited Spain a few times in the past few years and every time I'm there I do nothing except eat as much food as I possibly can. I am a fan of Jose Andres as the animated-loves-all-food-and-it-shows-TV-chef (his Made in Spain show is addictive). That said, I'm not a huge fan of Jaleo. The restaurants have fun atmosphere and great sangria, but the food itself isn't the exactly authentic Spanish food you can find. But I'm not sure it ever could be, considering American palates are just different than their Spanish counterparts. Which brings me to Pepe. After waiting in line 30 minutes, my co-worker and I order the gazpacho (I think this is a new menu item that replaces the chicken soup), the pollo frito and the futbol club barca. The sandwiches were great, though on the small side. You definitely need a side to go with them if that's all that you order. Their size makes sense in Spain (they're bocadillos really) but I see how people here might expect them to be bigger. The price doesn't help either. If you know what you're getting (smallish though delicious sammy), then it's a great lunch. However, the gazpacho was AMAZING. It's not the watery, bland gazpacho you may have tasted before. This is more like the Andalucian variety: a bit thicker thanks to the bread they add to the soup before pureeing. Full of flavor! A bit of a zing! Nicely chilled and generally awesome. I would wait in line for this gazpacho any day, ESPECIALLY when it gets really hot in DC. The price is (again) a bit steep at $8, but you get a generous portion (1.5-2 cups?) and an entire bocadillo bread to go with it. It would be nice if they offered the sandwiches with a small side (chips? cup of gazpacho? side salad?) for the price you pay. But for me, I would pay for both of these items again (esp the gazpacho). read more

Nice staff, good food, quick service (even with the 15 people in line). I went to this food truck with a friend for lunch on Friday and both of us were happy with our choices. I expected a little more with it being a Jose Andres food truck, but it was good nonetheless. I ordered the Spanish style pulled pork sandwich (braised pork butt, arbo and nora chilies, Spanish coleslaw) and it was great. The pork was cooked just right but it was kind of lacking in sauce and slaw. There was only a little slaw throughout, same with the sauce, and a bit more of both would've done a lot for the sandwich as a whole. For $10-12 for a sandwich, it's a little pricey, but the sandwiches are big so that helps you feel like you get what you paid for. I would definitely return because it was a solid food truck choice, but I'd try something else out to get the full feel. read more

The word is underwhelming. I expected much more of Jose Andres' first foray into the food truck business. None of the food I had was, strictly speaking, bad. It just did not compare to other wonderful options that are already available at the other food trucks. Furthermore, for the price point, I expected much more. The truck serves small (and I mean fairly small - picture something a little bit larger than the standard sized biscotti) Panini-style sandwiches for around $10. The sandwiches do give the satisfying crunch when you bite into them, but the flavors are nothing at all exciting - certainly not more exciting than the $5 equivalent served at any Italian deli. Furthermore, I found the staff to be much ruder than at the other trucks. It's possible that this is due to still working out the kinks of the new food truck, so that issue might go away in a month or so. I'd certainly be willing to give them one more try after a month to see if that issue goes away. In general, however, I thought that a truck associated with Jose Andres and offering food at that price point could have done much better. I was disappointed more than anything else. read more

Butifarra Burger $10 (5/5 NOMs). Don't judge burger by its shape. This is probably the weirdness shaped burger I've ever seen. It is easy to eat on the go! Very nomnom Spanish Pork Burger. Does it count as a burger even if there is not one big meat patty? read more

WOW! These sandwiches are just fantastic, some of the best I have ever had. We had a sampling of three sandwiches which consisted of the butifarra burger, pepito de ternera, and the futbol club barcelona. The first two were served heated while the last was served cold. The tender pork of the butifarra burger was dressed perfectly with its sauce, the tenderloin steak of the pepito was perfectly cooked which was accompanied by blue cheese and caramelized onions, and the chicken sandwich was pleasurable even though I thought it would be served warm. Also the bread accompanying each sandwich was texturally pleasing and nicely toasted. Also while we were waiting we were served a sample of the warm apple cider, which I felt was like tasting liquid apple pie! Perfectly spiced and just fantastic. The sandwiches themselves are long and narrow, so make sure to get more than one! read more

I try not to write reviews based on one or two food items, but whatever. The Escalivada sandwich is so freakin' good I had to sing it's praises. It is a vegan sandwich made with smoky, soft eggplant and red peppers, sauteed sweet onion, flat leaf spinach, and a garlicky tomato jam-like spread that is so tasty it makes you wanna smack yo momma. The bread is very good, nice and thin and crispy-grilled on the outside. The problem is, the sandwich is rather small for $8. When I showed the sandiwch to my co-workers they all said "Is that it??" Yes, indeed. Waaaayy too small for 8 bucks. But it is DAMN GOOD. I did try the dessert- hazelnut gelato ice cream sandwich. Delicious. read more

Chef Jose Andres's food truck which also bears his name (or nickname, rather), "Pepe" rolled into Virginia this week to give those working on the western frontier (that is, for you urban dwellers, anywhere outside the confines of the District) a sampling of his signature sandwiches, and great cocktails. Parked outside of his restaurant, Jaleo, in Arlington earlier this week, the food truck was a welcome sight to several passersby who were looking to stave off their mid-day pangs and grab lunch, literally, on the go. Let me begin with the soup.... Normally, particularly for those who enjoy gazpacho as much as I do, disappointment typically follows quickly on the heels of the bowls routinely delivered at most eating establishments where this lofty soup is reduced to something indistinguishable from what you might find at the local supermarket under the banner of 'chunky picante salsa.' Catering Chef Sean Weaton, along with his team on the food truck, served up a delicately balanced gazpacho that would induce me to suffer the ordeals of beltway traffic again for another sampling. The signature sandwich menu - which is perfect for the hipster lunch crowd on crystal drive in Arlington - offers a wide range of options that can suit about any palate, as well as any appetite. For my readers, I recommend the Butifarra 'Burger' which is a Spanish pork burger with alioli and brava sauce and also another new favorite of mine the Fútbol Club Barcelona which is thinly sliced chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, with shallot mayonnaise. As I finished imbibing my gazpacho, I asked whether the service would extend a little bit further south into the Commonwealth. I discovered that, sadly, what some in the locale refer to as "the people's republic of Alexandria City" has made food trucks verboten on their thoroughfares, but perhaps the new food truck trend will capture the attention of those who happen to legislate such things on the city council someday - one never knows...and one can only hope. You can find out more about the Pepe route @pepefoodtruck on Twitter and more about Chef Jose Andres and Think Food Group at: http://www.thinkfoodgroup.com/ read more

The sandwiches are amazing!!!! The Futbol Club Barcelona is my favorite. It comes with shredded chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, and tomato with a shallot sherry dressing. The flavor is very promising. Lastly, for the price it's an enormous sandwich. read more

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3.5 stars My friend and I were so excited to learn that Pepe was coming to 20th and L today. We were going to go right before noon, but my husband texted me saying that the line was already ridiculously long. So my friend and I immediately got up from our desks and headed over. We waited about 30 minutes in line to order, and then 10 minutes for our food. Since it was a beautiful 70 degrees outside, we didn't mind the long wait. Initially we were going to get two sandwiches to share, but since they are not very big, we decided to go for three. I mean, who knows if/when we will try Pepe out again. The first two we picked out was the Escalivada (roasted eggplant, red peppers, sweet onions, spinach and mojo rojo) and the Jamon Serrano y Queso Manchego (Serrano ham, Manchego cheese and olive oil). The last minute add was the Pollo Frito (fried chicken breast with lettuce, piparra peppers, alioli and brava sauce). All of the sandwiches come on a slim, crusty baguette. While some may be shocked by the size, this is how the sandwiches are in Spain. The Pollo Frito was by far my favorite. Chicken was crispy and tender, and the combination of sweetness from the brava sauce and the pickled flavor from the pepper made me wanting more! I wish I could say the same for the Escalivada and Jamon Serrano y Queso Manchego, as they were only average. The Escalivada was a little mushy and bland. There either was not enough mojo rojo sauce, and/or the roasted veggies needed some seasoning. With the Jamon Serrano y Queso Manchego, I feel like it is something I could have easily made by going to Whole Foods and buying the ingredients. Will I come back and try the other ones? Most likely. They all sounded ridiculously good, so it was hard choosing which ones to get in the first place. There just might be a day when I don't mind splurging on a $20 sandwich. I would at least come back for the Pollo Frito. read more

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First off - let me preface this by saying I am already a HUGE jose fan, a frequent visitor of all of his DC locals, so I knew exactly what I was getting into when I ate Pepe the first time. I wholly appreciate his small plates, high quality style (everyone knows we have larger serving sizes than almost any other country but did you know we also pay the less for our food based on percentage of our income than any other country? If we can't value what fuels our bodies - what do we value?) I am not a "foodie" but I enjoy quality ingredients and taste and actually finishing my meal in one sitting satisfied but without leftovers. But, I digress... Pepe is delicious! I had the Spanish Grilled Cheese (vegetarian) and it was the perfect combination of savory and sweet on one human-sized piece of bread. We now steak them out every time they come close to our neighborhood - or when we feel like taking a trip for some really good food. I highly recommend anyone try them - but especially if you are already a Jose fan - not a truck to miss! read more

In a world of food trucks, Pepe reigns king. The $10 Butiffara Burger is a luxurious composition of distinctly fierce alioli and brava sauce and boldly spice pork, so perfectly moist that with each bite, droplets of spice release onto the tongue and conquer the senses, carefully slipped between two sides of a split baguette rubbed with olive oil. The Burger's vegetarian cousin, Spanish Grilled Cheese is an extraordinary fusion of nutty, fruity, smoky, and crumbly flavors that when mingled together create an intricate explosion of complex tastes that evolve with each consequent bite. Beyond their supreme tastes, Pepe's bocadillos are faithful to their street food roots- mess free, tightly wrapped in paper and secured with a sticker. These gourmet treats are the perfect meal on the go. read more

They may sound like ordinary sandwiches but let me tell ya, they are much more than just that. There's soo much going on between the savory meats, aoli, and sauces that it feels like a celebration in my mouth! I always make sure to go out of my way when I find out their truck is near my work, you should too. read more

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Spanish ham and cheese on a fresh baguette, what could be more satisfying? The sandwich is write tasty and had a good blend of flavors making it quite easy to waft down. At $10, though, the price seems streep for what you get and does make the sandwich a bit more difficult to swallow. Pepes propertiors are fun and easy to joke with. read more

I had the Pollo Frito (fried chicken) sandwich, lemonade tonic, and chips. I had been excited to try this truck and jumped in the long line that was already forming at 11:45. The chicken was overcooked and, along with the crusty bread, made the sandwich hard to eat. I also expected more peppers. The lemonada tonic was too sweet, almost syrupy. I had hoped for something more refreshing. I liked the sauce and fresh lettuce on the sandwich. I also like that they serve Route 11 chips. But, unfortunately, I found the $10 wasn't worth it for a tough sandwich. read more

DC Food trucks are amazing and after moving back to Iowa after 4 months in DC, I already miss them. That said, Pepe is the only truck I've eaten at multiple times because their flavorful sandwiches are worth eating over and over again. I've had the FC Barcelona, which is my favorite and very delicious. The Ropa Vieja and the Butifarra Flauta are also excellent. If you have a sweet tooth (I have multiple) don't miss out on their cookies. read more

I love that this truck comes to Rosslyn, and I try to eat here whenever it's around! It's a little pricey for what you get, but it's a nice change if pace from the regular food truck scene. I really like the Spanish Pulled Pork sandwich. It's the perfect hot sandwich with just the right amount of heat. However, it's a little disappointing how quickly the bread gets soggy. You have to eat it quickly if you want a crunchy crust. Also, the flan is a must try! It's creamy and has a wonderful caramel flavor with a nice sharp tangerine to balance it out. Again eat it right away or put it in the fridge because it's best served cold. read more

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I think this is one of the best food trucks around. Because I have a toddler and no babysitter, my culinary adventures are now confined to the area around my office. Luckily, the food trucks are really expanding options for lunch and no one appreciates it more than I do. The lines now are completely fine; I've only had to wait a few minutes, just the same as other trucks. I've had the pollo frito and the pork burger. They are both so delicious. There's a great balance of bread to meat, and the sauce gives the sandwiches dimension. I usually don't like sandwiches that are mostly meat and bread, but the sauce is magic. The first time I had the pork burger, my coworker and I sat in our lunchroom and didn't talk at all because we couldn't stop savoring our pork burgers. Pepe's not around Farragut as regularly as its food truck colleagues, but I think the scarcity makes it all the more special. read more

I wasn't aware Pepe was Jose Andres until after eating there. The guy has mastered giving people very little food for a lot of money, but I probably would still have tried Pepe, as Jose can really deliver on the food sometimes. This truck delivered for me as far as flavor goes. Portions, again, pretty meager for the price. I would have been happy paying $8 or $9 for these sandwiches, but at $11 and $12, we've entered a lot for a little territory. Sausage sandwich was very tasty. Pulled pork also delivered for me. Bread on both was a highlight - really nice pieces of bread. Pork and slaw very well proportioned and flavor was spot on for me. Patatas Bravas a very good rendition. Red sauce lacked both the smoke and heat that I love about the bravas at, say, Estadio, but still good. Potatoes were very nice - fresh and just about perfectly cooked. I do like a potato with a bit of crust on it in my bravas, and these weren't that style, but didn't miss it here. They were very good potatoes. I'd like to mention the service - not that there were any major issues - just the little things you pick up when you're remarkably perceptive and, you know, insane. The menu is small and jumbled. So when I asked where are the sandwiches, I could have done without the smart, "Well, first things under 'Sandwiches'" comment. "Sandwiches" and "Sides" were practically the only legible things on the board, so gimme a break. Despite your own perceptions, serving Jose Andres out of the Pepe truck isn't the coolest thing a person can do on the face of the planet. Although I will concede much cooler than 80% of the robots out there. Also, we're sharing. The quality of the food is high enough that my friends and I are basically doing a tasting. Consider it a compliment, and don't ask, "What's with all you guys cutting your sandwiches in half?" As my buddy aptly put it, "How bout I pay $12 for a small sandwich, and you cut it in half if I want?" (It wasn't busy at all, but after the rush, so maybe they were bushed). read more

I tried the grilled cheese as it was the only veg option besides the gaspacho (at the time I went, there did not seem to be the Escalivada..egplant sandwich) . The first impression was wow...this is a small sandwich for $10. First bite..impressed. I could taste a few of the distinct cheeses in here..second bite on it went downhill as they had a jamlike sweet spread in there which to me killed the sandwich...too sweet. Their meat sandwiches seem great though. read more

The prices are too HIGH, period. Be prepared to purchase 2 sandwiches at $12 each to feel even remotely satisfied. The quality of the sandwich was fine, but no better than what you would find in Spain for half the price. I think greed is company-wide at all of their establishments judging by the overpriced menus. While the quality may be decent, you will leave hungry... Needless to say, I will not be back to Pepe, nor Jaleo, nor Zaytinya. Oyamel, maybe... read more

This is probably one of my favorite food trucks in DC. I've been here twice and got the veggie sandwich both times. The price is a wee bit high, but honestly the sandwiches were just delicious. Flavorful, fresh, unique ingredients, that all made sense together and tasted great. It's definitely fancier paninis/sandwiches and with the large size and amount of olive oil, 1/2 the sandwich was sufficient for lunch. I got to enjoy the rest later. read more

Shut it down folks. It's over. That sandwich I just ate was way too good to come out of a truck. My goodness. I got the Spanish pulled pork, and Dios Mio, that sum'bitch is tasty. Pretty much sandwich perfection right there. The only criticism I can think of is that the sandwich is too good, because now my dinner is going to pale in comparison. Who cares though. Life is short. Eat pork for lunch. Enjoy it. Go here. For $9? Dude. Awesome. read more

4 stars. For a food truck, I am impressed. The sandwiches were way pricey but turns out they are humongous, high quality, and qualify as 2 meals if you get sides or have a moderate appetite. 5/5: The mushroom sandwich was so delicious I can't stop thinking about it. The bread had this incredible, lightly fried/crispy texture yet wasn't oily at all. I still don't get it but it was unique. The plump portobello mushrooms seamlessly blended with the cheese and fresh pesto spread. Simply ON POINT. It wasn't the classic Italian flavors while sounding like it might be. There's a twist of Spanish ingredients in there to make it just different enough. 3/5: The chicken sandwich was breaded but dry and tough to chew. However, the sauce and cheese it came with was quite unique and tasty. Not your typical chicken parm flavor profile. Bread was good quality too but not as texturally interesting as the mushroom sandwich. Employees were really polite. Glad I tried it but this is a splurge kind of lunch for once in awhile. I'd happily relive that mushroom sandwich any day of the week though! read more

VERY unreliable for events!!!! So we needed a catering service for 30 people. I emailed the manager. It took TWO weeks to hear back after constant follow up! They finally took our order and committed to our delivery date. ONE DAY before our event, the manager just casually sends an email cancelling the order. I was very disappointed because I thought that's once I committed to their service they would deliver. Luckily Kapnos was able to take a request and accommodate us. We had to pick up the food instead of deliver, but while waiting, they sat us down and offered refreshments. The food came out perfect and right on time!. If you are planning on using Pepe just plan for constant follow ups and the strong possibility of a last-minute change of plans with NO accountability! Never again Pepe... Never again. read more

Highly recommend having this truck out to your neighborhood! We have had them twice and received great service and even better reviews from the community :). The bread they use for sandwiches is amazing and we have yet to have one we didn't love. Our favorites are the lamb sandwich, fried chicken, and Jamon Serrano with manchego cheese! Definitely recommend trying the chicken fritters, fried bacon wrapped dates and patatas bravas....you won't regret it!!! read more

So, I was crestfallen to see that that Iberico sandwich is no longer offered. I'm someone who would gladly pay 20 bucks for a well crafted masterpiece. This review is of the FC Club sandwich. I really wanted to like it. How could you not? Chicken confit, crispy bacon et al. However, the shallot mayo was applied too heavy handedly. Even artisanal shallot mayo should be applied lightly. As I kept biting into my club, all I could taste was the shallot mayo. It overwhelmed the sandwich unfortunately. I couldn't taste the ripe tomatoes or juicy chicken. So, maybe ask for it on the side or something. I'll be back to the truck when Jose Andres brings back the Iberico. read more

Every day, when I peer out my 12th floor window to the street below, I hope Jose Andres' lovely silver-and-black truck -- the one that delivers bacon-wrapped dates to me and my teammates -- is parked below. On the good days, I shout "Pepe is here!" so my entire office knows that greatness is within reach. On bad days -- the ones where Pepe is nowhere to be found -- I settle for the other trucks and choke down mediocre tacos, ordinary barbecue or some mystery meat over rice. It's a little more expensive than your typical food-truck fare, but it's worth the extra cost. The team aboard Pepe uses top-notch ingredients and everything I've ordered has been flawlessly prepared. Pepe is the only food truck I will wait in line for. read more

Superior quality food comes out of this truck. Same high standard as all of Jose Andres restaurants. I had the best souvlaki of my life last week and last month, a phenomenal grilled cheese. read more

First time trying this truck out around me! There's definitely a bit of uniqueness to the taste to get used to, but I like it. read more

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The best sandwiches you will ever have in your life. We had the Pollo Frito and the Elena portobello at Nationals Park tonight and both were delicious, flavorful, and memorable. Don't ever pass this place up! read more

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I was excited to try this truck as it has been getting great reviews. I got the butifarra burger and the Jamon Crouquettes. The crouquettes are tasty, and for $8 not a bad deal. I was almost sold until I tasted that "burger". As others have mentioned it is more like a sausage sub/sandwich then a burger. What drove my rating down to 2 stars is the pork was not fully cooked! I like medium burgers, but I need my pork well done please. It had a funny taste to me, and was pink inside. The bread was nice and toasty/crispy which I like, and it was not oily at all as others mentioned, but I ended up throwing it away and my stomach is not happy :( I saw the Jamon and Manchego, which as others noted is quite small; especially at $9. With other sandwiches priced even higher at $20, it is safe to say I will not be back to Pepe. read more

Every single Sandwich on this truck is suuuupppper delicious and I mean EVERY one of them. I can actually taste the flavors and ingredients in their sandwiches compared to other sandwich shops or other food trucks serving sandwiches as well.. It's a long wait and a bit pricey for some people I would think but definitely worth both to me. read more

I had the fortune to try out Pepe recently. The sandwiches are pretty good, but pricey. Bring your wallets, people! A sandwich, side and drink could run you upwards of $20. But, it is Jose Andres' food truck, so what else could you expect? The beef sandwich with blue cheese and onions was pretty well done -- a little heavy on the salt. Other than bringing your wallets, I have another tip for you: Get your place in line early. I didn't have a chance to try the gazpacho or desserts. But if the truck rolls near my place of employment again, I'll try it out one more time. I go into more detail in my blog. However, in the end, I'd say it's certainly worth a try. read more

Heaven on a bun. Thats right I'm in love with the Iberico sandwich (and the cute gal taking your order too). I'm straying off topic so back to Pepe. I just never thought I'd give a 5 star for a sandwich spot served from a food truck. I've seen the error in my ways and is now a true believer of good ingredients paired well with each other. Word can't describe how good the sandwich is. Just do yourself a favor and find out where they will be serving lunch that day and hike your way to their truck. It might not make the world a better place but you'll have that smile on your face after gorging down their food (just make sure you wast it down with a tonic or sangria). read more

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I agree with sw. I don't know the chef personally or watch his TV shows. The fact that he very well might be the first well known chef to open a food truck holds no value - positive or negative - concerning a food truck. I judge Pepe on the same characteristics I would judge any food truck. Namely, did I enjoy the food, was it served efficiently, and do I feel like some of the savings from not running a brick and mortar were passed down to the consumer? I will say that I did enjoy my food, there were minor efficiency issues, and I don't believe savings were passed down to me. Hence, a three star rating. Allow me to act as the counterpoint to any future reviewer that conclusively questions my intelligence for suggesting I might not recommend spending $20 on a sandwich from Pepe. I'm aware that certain ingredients used in a sandwich are inordinately expensive and that those same ingredients play a prominent role in said sandwich. However, simply placing nice ingredients within a sandwich doesn't make the sandwich delicious. Moreover, when I'm eating a sandwich and I feel I can relate to the avian victims of the Exxon Valdez spill, that's probably not a good sign. Yes, the Iberico pork was lusciously supple, the Serrano ham was pleasantly salty, and the green peppers, caramelized onions, and aioli served as an interesting bridge between the ingredients. But can someone please mark down the oil content? I can equivocally state that the Pepito de Iberico is quite possibly the most unhealthy sandwich I have ever eaten in my life (depends on whether certain individuals classify the burger as a type of sandwich). However, if you are looking for an experience in decadence, this is a wonderful opportunity to prove your yuppie value. I'd probably spend my $20 elsewhere, but that is because I believe I can find convenient and delicious alternatives that I subjectively believe taste better for half the price (including food trucks like Fojol Bros, BBQ bus's Hawaiian pork sandwich, and half of Carnivore's entire menu). You know, kind of like every other experience I have had at this guy's brick and mortar restaurants. I also ordered the grilled cheese. The major issue I had with this sandwich is that the blue cheese flavors absolutely dominated the sandwich. If you don't like blue cheese (I love blue cheese and even I thought it was a bit over the top), don't order this sandwich. However, there was an underlying sweetness from the jam that provided a relative uniqueness that I haven't found in other preparations of the grilled cheese. If you go in understanding that you are basically getting a grilled blue cheese sandwich with sweet jam, then you are probably going to be happy. Between the two sandwiches I ordered, I preferred this vegetarian one. My final analysis of Pepe? If you would like to best your friends by outspending them at a food truck, this is a great place to go. If you find that unintentionally hilarious, then you will probably find another experience. I would probably suggest this to the vast majority of DC (you know, the group that finds spending $40/lb on ham an awesome use of financial resources). However, I also wouldn't suggest it to most of my close friends (I think people who basically value quality ingredients and trendiness over nearly everything else will like this place). You make the call as to which group is yours. read more

3.5 stars. They are good sandwiches but let's not get carried away. First, full disclosure, I am not a Jose Andres fanboy. The number of people taking pictures of the truck and the menu today suggests to me that they are a lot of fanboys out there. The sandwiches are very good, but they don't blow me away and, come on, a sandwich would have to be really excellent to merit 4 stars in my book. I tried 2, which is part of the problem - the spanish grilled cheese and the futbol club (chicken, bacon, lettuce, aioli). Both were very tasty - especially the grilled cheese. But as far as I'm concerned, unless you are on a diet or are pretty small, one sandwich from Pepe does not a meal make. As others have commented. Result: you get 2 sandwiches, are quite full, and out down $20 or so ($30 or more if you splash for iberico pork and serrano ham). So it doesn't quite add up for me. I don't think food trucks necessarily have to be cheap (most of them aren't now anyway). But if I'm going to fork over more than $10 for a truck meal, it had better be pretty special. Witness the red hook lobster truck. read more

Pollo Frito with the manchego cheese is the best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had!

Ate at Pepe at Think Food Lab for lunch yesterday and really enjoyed my sandwich! I ordered the seasonal vegetable sandwich, and it was excellent. This sandwich was packed with veggies and was put on a crispy thin bread. The only thing I would change is that it was fairly expensive for a "large." The "small" or, a half of a sandwich, was $10, and the "large" was $18. The halves were decently sized and had a lot of veggies inside, but, it came with nothing on the side. For $18 for a sandwich, it should atleast come with something small on the side. Otherwise, the sandwich was very flavorful and the bread was the perfect amount of crispy. I would eat here again read more