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    Pepe's Barbacoa No 4

    4.7 (32 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Marlene G.

    I recently visited this spot after searching for nearby barbacoa, and I'm so glad I did! As soon as I walked in, I was warmly greeted by the owner a lady then by a man who was also there who I think is the owner as well. They mentioned that everything is made fresh daily and they gave me extra flour and corn tortillas since they don't believe in wasting food. I really love how everything fresh and homemade. On top of that, the customer service was some of the best I've experienced. It's rare to find a place that combines amazing food with such genuine, thoughtful service. I'll definitely be coming back!

    Barbacoa tacos with avocado and pico de gallo and of course Big Red
    Sylvia A.

    Perfect Sunday Breakfast with barbacoa from the best. The barbacoa is always full of flavor. They are quick with service. They only take cash at this location.

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    Atención rápida, la barbacoa es de muy buen sabor, la salsa y las tortillas le dan el toque final.

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    D L.

    BEST BARBACOA IN SA...actually EVER (my opinion). I grew up on the Southside of SA where the original Pepe's started. At least that's what I remember when my grandma would take us when we were younger. The ALL meat is so "clean", not to greasy, and the flavor without any salt, salsa, etc. is delicious. Of course, I do like pico and avocado on mine but try it without and you know what I mean. I now live closer to Pepe's #4 and STILL tastes amazing, but don't tempt me to head south haha... Enjoy! You can't go wrong and Pepe keep doing y'all's thing .

    All meat barbacoa
    C D.

    Very good barbacoa. I've had barbacoa every Sunday morning for my whole life and this was definitely up there as some of the best barbacoa. The couple running this place were super friendly. This place is a little back from the street so it's easy to miss. All the reason to dry slower down Bandera. Even my mom agreed that the all meat barbacoa is super good. Will definitely go back.

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    10 days ago

    Their smoked Barbacoa is the best!! Too bad they only sell it the first Sunday of every month.

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    3 years ago

    Super friendly folks and best barbacoa in town! I will definitely return yum yum yum!

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    2 years ago

    Best Barbacoa I've had since moving here from the Valley. Not too greasy. Wish they took cards though.

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    3 years ago

    Great Barbacoa. Bring cash though, they do not take debit card. Do wish they did, that said I'm still returning.

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    The best lil hole in the Wall you can ever amazing be available!! Stop drop and purchase! A lil of this a lil of that and?

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    6 years ago

    The best tamale I've had to date!! Next time I'm getting a pound of the barbacoa! It smelled amazing. 10/10

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    This is the best barbacoa I've ever had!!!! So flavorful!!! Super friendly amd family oriented!!!

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    Even my mom agreed that the all meat barbacoa is super good.

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