Pepe&#x27;s Mexican Restaurant

This was some of the best Mexican food I have had in a long while. The guacamole is fresh made -…read moretableside if you wish. The chips seemed like they were made in-house, if not, they were still super fresh and crispy. I got the Carne Asada. Way more than I could eat in one setting. The onions and peppers with the sauce was such a great compliment to the beef. I would definitely get this again. They have indoor and outdoor seating. It was warm and smoky so we opted for indoor. There appears to be some remodel going on in the back but it did not take away from the ambiance at all. The servers were very attentive with refilling beverages, getting our orders, delivering our food and checking if we needed anything else. No pictures this time but very good and I highly recommend them.

We decided to stop here on our trip home from the Alvord Desert. I wanted a chicken quesadilla and…read moresearch Yelp. We decided to stop here because it had decent reviews. When we got inside the restaurant, we noticed that it was being renovated. The bathroom was located outside but it was flushable and very clean. We were taken to our seat and ordered our drinks and food. My chicken quesadilla was okay. My husband's pollo taco was good. Overall, it was a good experience for a quick search for Mexican food while we were on our way home.

The obscene amount of onions in two enchiladas, no peppers even though it's on the menu

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Casa Del Rio Margarita

Mi Casa

4.0(101 reviews)

0.5 mi

Everything is fresh. Cracked eggs, fresh potatoes. Delicious food. Great service. I sat at the…read morewindow and watched all the people sitting outside blackbear diner and thought why would you be over there. lol. .

Service is 3/5, food 2/5, margarita 2/5. Food was served without silverware initially and Luke…read morewarm. The margarita is weirdly carbonated and just not good. Not the worst experience, but I don't think we'll be back. *Edit, my boyfriend had to expel his dinner upon leaving. Do not recommend.

Disgusting trash at a place people eat.

Chile Relleno À La Crema con carnitas y una House Margarita.

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Piña colada and paloma

La Posada Mexican Grill

3.8(88 reviews)

0.7 mi

If you know me, you already know... I don't mess around when it comes to tacos. Every place we go,…read moreI'm out to find the best taco. We ended up at La Posada Mexican Grill in Madras, Oregon... and this is one of those spots that doesn't try to impress you from the outside... but the food absolutely does. I ordered a carne asada taco and their three crispy bean tacos that they're known for. The carne asada had that real flavor to it, not over-seasoned... just simple and done right and the tortillas... perfect. And those crispy bean tacos... I get why they're known for them. Crispy, flavorful, and just the right ratio of filling to topping. And the salsa bar... this is where you can tell if a place is serious. While it looks simple in the photo, it honestly deserves a review all on its own. Multiple salsas, all different, all fresh... pickled carrots (one of my favorites), and of course, radishes. But the kicker... what really put it over the top for me and sold me on coming back someday were the roasted chiles and grilled onions on the side. That alone tells you everything you need to know about how good this place really is. And I'll say this, because it proves itself over and over again... do not judge a Mexican restaurant by the outside of the building. Ever. Some of the best food you'll find is in the most unassuming places... and this is definitely one of them. So authentic.

The service was really good, the price is right and they were fast to bring out my food. I had the…read morecombo platter with the cheese enchilada and the Chile relleno. I loved the Chile relleno but the cheese enchilada didnt cut it, not even melted cheese in there and the enchilada sauce was very salty. The beans and rice were both really good. I would try it again because I'm thinking the saltiness was not a normal thing based on other reviews.

Menu above order station

Breakfast burrito

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4.0(4 reviews)

0.6 mi

They definitely should have it listed online that it's cash only. Or start taking debit. We were in…read morea rush and chose to go here and ended up having to go somewhere else and rush....

Got chicken tacos & my husband got a veggie burrito. Both are amazing. Soooo good. Great prices &…read moreGreat service too.

Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant

3.2(67 reviews)

1.3 mi

This place never disappoints! My fav is the enchilada trio. Love the flan too! Fried ice cream? Yes!read more

TERRIBLE!!! Used to go here 10 years ago when it was good, now it's disgusting. Enchiladas hardly…read morecooked and fajitas just simmering in barbecue sauce Do yourself a favor and just go to Fiesta Mazatlan in Redmond!

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Molcajete Mexicano

Mexico City Restaurant

3.6(38 reviews)

0.7 mi

I'm not sure where the one star crowd has been eating...Taco Bell maybe? My wife had flautas and I…read morehad Chile Colorado and both reminded me of eating at my Mexican Neighbors while growing up! Both of us were here 40+ years ago and it is still owned by the same family so they are obviously doing something right!!

Honest, real mexican food. Family ran and owners are amazing. It reminded me of eating at a…read morefriend's house growing up.

Loaded Mexico City Nachos are the bomb!

Fajitas de pollo, deliciosas, la preparación del pollo y los vegetales es muy buena .

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They make a nice margarita on the rocks.

Los Gatos Restaurant

4.0(2 reviews)

3.5 mi

I've had mixed results with Salvadorean restaurants - some bad, some good. This one is all good…read more The papusas are delicious. The red sauce is fine, but the green sauce is amazing!...The Salvadorian Combination Plate (#7) has five different items, all surprising and tasty. If you think you know just what enchiladas, empanadas and tamales taste like, be prepared to really surprised by the Salvadoran versions. They also have Mexican menu items. Menudo is featured on weekends and it's as good a menudo as I've ever had - rich and thick, with lots of meat of stomach and foot. Sadly I don't live anywhere near Madras, and don't usually come this way. I sure hope it'll be there when I do get back.

Sometimes open, sometimes not. We thought that they'd gone out of business, but then they were…read moreopen again. Huh. Good pupusas, nice variety. I've had better Salvadoran food. Inconsistent and slow service. We have eaten here several times but the place has never really caught on locally. I recommend La Salvadoreña instead.

Taco Bell

2.1(52 reviews)

0.7 mi

Three stars for Taco Bell in Madras, and let me tell you why…read more First off, shout-out where it's due. We tried to hit up McDonald's, under construction. Tried Sonic Drive-In, no bathrooms. So by the grace of crunchy tacos, we landed at Taco Bell. And I'll say this, you didn't need a secret CIA code to use the restroom. Doors wide open. God bless America. The place was clean, bright, natural light everywhere. Felt peaceful. Like a fast food yoga studio. But then we ordered. Twenty minutes. Twenty minutes for fast food. That is not fast food. That is reflect on your life choices food. Now the server was nice. Sweet. No problems there. But in the back, there was a whole episode of Fast Food Survivor going on. Some bickering. An older lady, maybe the manager, maybe not, trying to switch positions. An older cook who looked like he was the only one who understood the assignment. That man was pushing people like it was the fourth quarter. There was a kid back there looking lost. I am watching this like it is live theater. Dinner and a show. And here is the thing, it was 11:30. Not midnight. Not apocalypse hour. Just regular lunch time. You should be cranking out tacos like you are printing money. Instead, we are standing there aging in real time. I am looking at my wife, she is looking at me, and we are both thinking the same thing. There is a Mexican food truck up the road making burritos with ingredients that actually met a vegetable once. But no. We chose fast food. And we got slow food. Location is great. Clean restaurant. Nice lighting. Friendly front counter. But if it takes twenty minutes for two small items, and I get floor seats to Dysfunction Junction while I wait, that is three stars. Respect to the serious cook though. Whoever you are, sir, you were trying. I saw you. You deserve a raise. Just maybe not a stopwatch.

Just had dinner from Taco Bell and they completely nailed it. The food was spot-on--fresh,…read moreflavorful, and exactly what we were craving. The service was excellent too. A huge thank-you to the entire crew working tonight for the great experience!

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Teal Rose Coffee

5.0(18 reviews)

2.8 mi

This should be a 5 start review all the way. To be sure and let everyone know ... Teal Rose is a…read morehidden treasure. Be sure to go uphill from Madras to find them. They are super friendly, very gracious hosts, preparing great food. Homemade bagels with delicious eggs, meats, cheese. But really a step above. Check it out! Don't miss out!

What a sweet little spot, I was so pleased to find this on my way out of town. I wish there was…read moresomething like this where I live. Breakfast burrito hit the spot and my latte tasted great- it's always risky getting espresso in small towns but I made an audible 'MMMM' when I tasted it. The owner and trainee were both very sweet and even asked if my dog could have a piece of bacon. I wish this place the best and hope to return on future road trips. Thank you for being great- sorry it took me so long to leave a review!

We have breakfast and lunch burritos!

We offer a grilled cheese sandwich and you can add ham or bacon as well

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Quesadillas with your choice of meat

El Calentano

5.0(4 reviews)

3.5 mi

Family owned. Incredible, and authentic Mexican food. You will not find a better taco on the West…read moreCoast, so give this place a shot for sure. The service was awesome and the ambience is outdoors, so it's your typical food truck. THEY HAVE THEIR FOOD TRUCK IN MADRAS IN THE SAME PARKING LOT AS NAPA AUTO PARTS.

If you looking quality Mexican this is the place. The food is some of the best Mexican in Central…read moreOregon. Home made tortillas and taco shells, plus humongous portions (see photo of the forearm sized burrito), and chips and salsa. Makes for great food. This hole in the wall is well worth a stop. Inside can be a little hot in the summer, but the backyard patio is very nice with a breeze.

Chips n salsa

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Wet burrito Chorizo

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Roxanne J.

49

1

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8 years ago

Any day is a good day to eat at Pepe's. Tonight it was a super long wait but to my family it is well worth the wait. There is a fair going on in town so my family of 6 had to sit at different tables. We all have our favorites - ranging from Steak combo burritos to baby bean and cheese burritos to steak tacos to barbaco dishes. Even have food our vegetarian daughter loves. The staff is amazing, super friendly. My family has been doing to Pepe's as long as I can remember. Food is always fantastic. Highly recommend but if you are in a rush this is not the place to stop but it's good to sit down enjoy a basket of chips and salsa as you wait for a freshly made meal. read more

Wendell B.

0

2

0

8 years ago

In mid September, my wife and I arrived at Pepe's early Saturday afternoon to a full restaurant but found seating within a few minutes. This family oriented Mexican restaurant was bustling our entire visit. The waitress was cheerful and attentive to all and a bundle of energy. The food was plentiful, delicious, and hot. The choices of hot sauces from the self-serve ice cart ranged from mild to blow-your-socks-off Habanero sauce! Eyes will water...reach for your handkerchief. Some of the best Mexican food I've eaten since moving from San Diego. When in Central Oregon (Madras), detour to Pepe's. You won't be disappointed. W. Beck read more

Sarah A.

0

1

0

9 years ago

The staff at Pepe's were really flexible with my large catering order. Gladys went above and beyond reaching out to me regarding delivery details and food packaging options! I felt that they did a fantastic job working with our special delivery order and on top of everything, our group really enjoyed the food. You really can't beat the lunch special options and they even threw in some extra chips for people to eat with their order. Would highly recommend especially if you have a larger group of people to feed. read more

Shea S.

103

4

0

8 years ago

Pepe's is the absolute best Mexican food ever. I went to Mexico and then came home and needed Pepe's because it's better. Always service with a smile. They are usually very busy but that's because everyone knows where to go. You can call it in and pick it up at the window if you don't want to wait. Don't miss out on this place. read more

Brian F.

0

1

0

9 years ago

I'm vegan and going to Pepe's I found no specifically vegan options on the menu, but when I told them my dietary restrictions they were very forward with me and were very willing to accommodate for me. Pepe's has a close community feel, with caring staff. Would eat again when passing through Madras! read more

Heidi H.

0

2

0

9 years ago

Our waitress was very kind, and the food was delicious. I had the small steak quesadilla, and it was still a decent amount of food. Good prices and portions. I would definitely go again, though I probably couldn't eat the super burrito, or whatever it's called. Overall great experience! read more

Gary S.

0

3

0

9 years ago

the best place in town, well central Oregon for fine Mexican food. I have known this family for 20 years and can say their food and service is excellent. If you want the best, don't go to the rest. Stop at Pepe's and enjoy great take out, or eat in-house. read more

Phil A.

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2

0

12 years ago

Pepes has great service by great people. Freshest food in town. There Fish Tacos rock and I have never had a bad meal there. There is limited seating and the atmosphere isn't fancy but if you want good food and a reasonable price this is it. read more

Paul E.

0

5

0

11 years ago

Best authentic Mexican food in central Oregon. Spicy pork smothered burrito is the best burrito I have ever had. I drive 30 minutes each way for it and get excited every time:) read more

Don H.

0

3

0

10 years ago

Authentic and really good food. Chicken fajitas the best I ever had. We heard about this place on a posting on Facebook. So glad we decided to stop for dinner. read more

Jennifer M.

0

1

0

12 years ago

Great local Mexican food! Kind, family run business. We love everything we've tried from there and we will be going back again and again!

Anonymous R.

0

2

0

11 years ago

Pepe's is one of the best restaurants on this earth, Ive been to many Mexican restaurants including ones in Mexico and this is the best

Susan J.

0

3

0

7 years ago

Spicy bean & cheese burrito is the BOMB!!! love this place! Been going here for about 10 years now! Gladys is so sweet!

Cindy D.

0

2

0

10 years ago

So good. I had the lunch special. My husband had the adovada burrito with Habanero with lime sauce. Delicious!

Melissa Renee H.

117

3

1

8 years ago

Love peps's! Good price, nice portions! Alll authentic! Must stop. Seriously the best mexican in madras!

Reggie C.

0

1

0

2 years ago

Awesome staff. Locally owned. Food is the best in town. Family friendly. Very good service overall.

Sue H.

117

45

64

10 years ago

Missing flavor. Husband a burrito no flavor. I had tacos very bland. Very disappointed

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