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    Pepe's Cantina

    4.2 (765 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Shelby W.

    My husband and I were walking around downtown Winter Park in need of some Mexican food. After finding out the hard way that Cocina 214 was out of business, we found the next closest option, which was Pepe's. It's a small, quaint little restaurant a bit further away from the busy streets. We were seated immediately for Sunday lunch and greeted with friendly service. They had a lot more to offer than your standard Mexican establishment...it took me a little bit to even decide what to order! Their margaritas are solid! I also went with the Pollo Pepe's, a large grilled chicken slice smothered in queso, peppers & tomatoes. After adding a couple sides I had myself two meals that day! Pepe's is a great option for Mexican in the Winter Park area!

    Tacos Al pastor
    Jennifer B.

    The al pastor here is the best I've had in Orlando. Sooooo good!! I had it in tacos but there are other preparations. Our server today was so sweet and friendly. She really added to the experience. We were able to sit outside on a beautiful Florida afternoon. Overall a very good experience.

    Ray H.

    I was with a party of 3 and we got seated right away. I went with the birria tacos and they were a hit! I would also recommend the pineapple bowl as well, which I have had previously. If you are in the Winter Park area and looking for good Mexican food, check this place out!

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    Myle' E.

    Pepe's Cantina was wonderful for Cinco de Mayo celebration, lots of people in attendance, great service, margaritas outside for the people waiting, great DJ, the neon signs were great to take pictures of. I went alone, so I was nervous I would be bored, but I was not at all

    Gorgeous bar. Outdoor setting
    Brittany M.

    Live within walking distance. Walked in and noticed it was pretty small inside but when I asked if they had a bar they took me around the corner to the beautiful bar oasis ! Loved the vibes. I was the only one at the bar for dinner but a few more joined eventually. I had carnitas tacos and coconut margarita. Perfect taco Tuesday :) They have lots of weekday specials and happy hours. Def worth a go if in winter park area

    Birria Tacos
    Ariella V.

    Pepe's Cantina is such a cute, quaint restaurant in Winter Park. There are little shops to walk around in and I suggest checking out Rifle Paper Co if you're in the area. We sat outside because it's beautiful in December and immediately had chips and salsa which were crispy and fresh. I ordered the mini nachos which is the perfect size for 1 person and they were delicious and affordable. My husband got the birria tacos which were crispy and the meat was very flavorful. My kids got the steak quesadillas which you can choose either from rice or fries. (Do the Mexican rice) and my mother in law got the carne asada tacos which were delicious as well. Everything is affordable and fresh and the ambiance is great. Next time I'll have to try the drinks, but if you're in the area try Pepe's!

    Bowl
    Sheena M.

    Recently visited Pepe's Cantina in Winter Park and had a good time. The restaurant is mostly outside, they have a small inside area with 3 or 4 tables. Out front they have tables on the sidewalk, great for people watching and then some tables on the side of the restaurant and in the back is the bar. The side and bar area are decorated with plants and outdoor string lights, it's a really fun vibe and atmosphere. I love their house margarita and I got the bowl with pulled chicken- it was delicious! You also can't go wrong with their chips and queso.

    Horchata espresso martini
    Kelsey H.

    Located on park Ave in Winter Park, this location is always busy! There is street parking and neighboring lots available for parking. I sat at the bar because it was busy and the food and drinks came out quickly. The Birria empanadas were ok, they had the flavor but were a little dry. I also go their holiday horchata espresso martini and the presentation was beautiful. It came out with a smoking cinnamon stick on top which was a nice touch.

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    Chey T.

    This cute venue has plenty of outside seating, although small inside. The food here is delicious and the wait staff is nice and accomodating.

    Briana B.

    Most of the seating is outside, which we enjoyed. It was rainy but nice. The service was very slow but the food was delicious. Some of our items were forgotten but we over ordered and had enough on the table. I had the vegan fajitas and my boyfriend had the Hawaiian fajitas. Delicious! Also the skinny margs came with a free shot.

    Vanessa is awesome! We had the pineapple fajitas and they were heavenly. Thanks for the recommendation, Vanessa!!

    Leo R.

    Pepe Cantina en Winter Park es uno de esos lugares que te sorprenden desde que entras. El ambiente es moderno pero acogedor, con música agradable y un servicio que de verdad te hace sentir bienvenido. La comida está increíble: sabores frescos, buen sazón y porciones perfectas. Los tacos son un must, especialmente los de birria, y las margaritas... simplemente espectaculares. Lo mejor es que todo llega rápido y caliente, y el personal siempre está atento sin ser invasivo. Es el tipo de sitio al que quieres volver con amigos, familia o incluso para una cena tranquila. Definitivamente, Pepe Cantina es una joya en Winter Park. ¡Super recomendado! Pepe Cantina en Winter Park nunca decepciona, pero esta vez mi experiencia fue aún mejor gracias al increíble servicio del equipo. Desde que llegas, el ambiente vibrante y la energía del lugar te hacen sentir que estás en uno de los mejores spots mexicanos de la zona. Quiero destacar especialmente al manager Anderson, que es verdaderamente excepcional. Su atención, profesionalismo y manera tan amable de manejar todo hacen una gran diferencia. Se nota que le importa cada detalle y que quiere que todos los clientes tengan una experiencia perfecta. Y por supuesto, un reconocimiento especial para Christian, el bartender. Sus margaritas son otro nivel, y además tiene una actitud súper amigable, rápida y siempre dispuesto a recomendar algo que encaje con tu gusto. Da gusto encontrarse con alguien tan talentoso detrás de la barra. La comida sigue siendo deliciosa: fresca, con buen sabor y presentación impecable. Entre los tacos, la birria es un favorito obligatorio, y todo llega rápido y perfectamente preparado. Sin duda, Pepe Cantina es un lugar al que siempre quieres volver--no solo por la comida, sino por el servicio de excelencia que brindan personas como Anderson y Christian. ¡Totalmente recomendad

    Three chicken tacos with double rice - 17 dollars
    Arun K.

    I will very happy to say that my experience at Pepe's have significantly improved since my last visit 6 years ago. I arrived on a Wednesday evening with my colleague. We were greeted immediately and seated at in outdoor table as requested. Since we just missed happy hour (which was over at 5), we just settled for water. Complimentary chips and salsa were given. I decided to have 3 shredded chicken tacos (17 dollars), which included rice and beans. The tacos came pretty quickly and it was wonderful. The chicken was tender and juicy and had ample amount of lettuce and cheese. The hot sauce that I requested was indeed spicy and made me sweat a tear or two in front of my colleague. I substituted extra rice instead of beans. The rice was flavorful with some vegetables like peas, corn, carrots, and beans. And the tacos were filling enough that I was able to save one for lunch the next day. Our server was friendly and quick. There were no issues with the credit card machine this time, so our payment was taken quickly! We were in and out within an hour. The dining area was pretty small with a few tables inside, and some outside. I was very happy that there was a small heated lamp that kept us warm during the cooler night. I guess the last time when I arrived during the Cinco de Mayo fest 6 years ago, it was very crowded and the credit card machine issue was just a fluke. Thus, it was painfully slow. But now it was much faster and friendlier. Parking is free in the garage and some lots, but it can be difficult to park during the weekends. My lesson I learned is probably to pack a lot of patience when they have an event like the Cinco de Mayo, but I will definitely come back if they offer that event and have the mechanical bull rides again. The food is wonderful and hopefully they won't have the machine issue again.

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    Excelente service of Genesis gods timing good food good temperature of the food good ambient. Patio clean and net

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