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Pepe's Carnitas

4.7 (22 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Tacos and tamal preparado, salsas, spicy oil?
Dat T.

This place deserves more recognition - it's the most unsuspecting place, and you'd question if you're even in the right parking lot. It's next to a liquor store, there's no restaurant sign - this is how you know it's going to be authentic. When inside, it's pretty bare, not really a dine in place. There's a big counter to order from. I got some tacos, a burrito, and tamal preparado to share - all for a total of $24. It ended up being so much food that we couldn't even finish the burrito. The tamal preparado is hefty - it's made out of steamed dough, although I could be wrong on this. The texture is a little interesting, and I'm not sure I would get the tamal preparado again compared to the tacos or burrito, but it was good to try! Meats inside were fantastic, well seasoned and well flavored. And the condiments! Loved the salsas (they gave us so much) and there was also a spicy chili oil type condiment that was delicious. You can also order carnitas by the pound - if I were to go back, this is definitely what I would do. Cheap, plentiful, flavorful - this is what meal prep dreams are made of. Finally the horchata. Hands down some of the best horchata I've ever had. You gotta get it. Creamy, smooth, cinammony, sweet and refreshing. 10/10.

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Ralphie S.

Pepe's Carnitas location is a bit out of the way if you aren't familiar with the old business district of the Argentine neighborhood of KCK. The area has certainly seen better days and Pepe's isn't doing anything to help with it's lackluster appearance and generic interior. As of July 2021, they are still only offering carry-out with about a dozen tables blocked off. I have never been a fan of carnitas, but since they have built a business out of this stewed pork meat, I decided to order it in a taco format. They also serve Birria and Adobada style meats and burrito or tamales in typical Michoacán style. The price per taco is only $2 and they offer plenty of meat per taco to make the dish a bargain. Unfortunately I was not won over by the experience and will probably continue to avoid carnitas. The flavor was lacking and I was left with a mouthful of chewy shredded pork with raw cabbage. The friendly service and value should be a reason for carnitas lovers to visit, but I will probably pass on a return.

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Jordan D.

This place is absolutely incredible. Kansas City should be known for this place, not for bbq. Q39 can kick rocks compared to these carnitas. The juiciest carnitas I've ever had. I'm gonna end up eating this place every week.

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Amanda D.

Great food, great service! Try their flour tamales and atole to drink :) very clean inside and friendly people working!

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If you know you know. Amazing food and maybe the nicest staff that I've ever been served by. Get there early!

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The best carnitas in Kansas City area. Go early in the morning they are always packed. That's how good these carnitas are.

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Excellent service and excellent carnitas! Line was down the side of the building but it went fast.

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