Loved this place in Destin. Service was good, we had our chips and salsa and drinks very quickly. Got guac and queso as apps, very good. Guacamole was full of flavor. I got the street tacos, steak n chick....they were excellent! Love the 2 different hot sauces. As did others in our party....fajitas were very good, great flavor and king burrito was solid as well! We had 14 in our party and they took very good care of us....love the whole experience with Pepitos! Would definitely recommend and we will be back. read more

Start off by saying this is a chain restaurant, and was curious to try Mexican food in the area. The menu has a ton of options. I order the wet burrito with steak, it was good. I anticipated the burrito having the rice and beans inside the burrito (that's typically how it's done on the west coast) however it was on the side. The rice was not very flavorful. the beans were good. The Camarones rancheros were great and flavorful. Also order the tacos however they were bland. They do have a great drinks options. The services was fast even though it was busy. The inside was big with big booths. read more

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Cyndi had mahi mahi tacos, which was served with a bean soup. I had a steak quesadilla with rice and beans. Both dinners were excellent. The Margaritas were delicious and were served with a floating fresh flower. Our waitress was sweet and very efficient. Exciting ambiance and happy hours 4pm to 7pm. We strongly refer this establishment. read more

Best Mexican food I've had in awhile. They cooked the fish for the fish tacos perfectly. It was the best fish we had here besides the fish from the fish market. It wasn't dry and had so much flavor. read more

Got dinner and drinks here last night on 6/1. Our server, Diego, was amazing! Recommendations were on point, food came out perfect, extremely full of flavor and fast! (We had a group of 9) and to top it all off the margs were strong! Definitely going to stop in next time we're in Destin! Thanks for the good night, Diego! We appreciate you! read more

Went on Black Friday, so the place was a zoo! The waitstaff was very diligent and worked their butts off. The food was hot and fresh. Salsa and chips were worth the trip. Will definitely be back. read more

Pepito's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Destin, Florida

We love this place! Absolutely the best chicken and shrimp fajitas we've ever had. White meat chicken breast and fresh shrimp. So good. We go everytime we are in Destin. read more

Service sucked. Food was great! Didn't get refills. Didn't get my queso. Chips were stale. Server didn't give us napkins. Bussers and other servers had to assist. read more

OMG so we're here on vacation, we were just looking for somewhere to eat after a long drive and by luck we chose this place!! First when we walked in and the hostess German greeted us with a friendly and attentive Customer service. We sat in Tikis section and she was so sweet! Very attentive and sense of urgency. That's only the beginning but the food was DELICIOUS!!! Idk how this place is only a 3.5 I rate everything me and my family got a 10/10! We started with the queso blanco! We had to order two it was soo good that it was finished almost as quick as it got to the table! I got the chille relleno with beef inside my kids all got Mac and cheese, cheese pizza, and quesadilla! My dad got menudo and loved it just wished it had a little more meat! My husband got some chicken plate! The place was very clean and well kept with good light music and vibes. Wasn't too packed for a Saturday night which was pretty cool cus we didn't have to wait too long for our food!! read more

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We come here every time we come to Destin. Good food, good service, good atmosphere. read more

Came with the family. Ordered the trio fajitas and two carne asadas plates. The meat was delicious, tender, and savory. Our waitress Paola was fabulous. Our margaritas & mangoniada were on point. The guacamole was very tasty. We are never disappointed with the food & service. The chef and the manager Luis came out to say hello and check on us - the hospitality here is amazing. read more

Peppers in Destin. Not pepitos The service was fantastic and their homemade salsa is very good. I am from New Mexico and this is some of the best salsa I've ever had outside of that state. The peach daiquiri was yummy too. read more

We went in for a light bite. We ordered sweet tea and chips. The waitress didn't check on if we wanted more tea. I had to flag her down. When the bill came there were 2 mixed drinks totalling $25.00 extra. I told the waitress $48.00 for chips and tea was unacceptable and we did not have drinks. She didn't say I am sorry. She just said oh and acted surprised. She still got a tip because we are also working people. If I could give them 0 I would. read more

Would give zero if I could they force tips on the bills food was cold and terrible NEVER COME HERE!!!!

Dined at Pepito's on a friends recommendation and I'm going to give it a solid 4 stars. The shrimp quesadillas were good and chalked full of cheese and shrimp. The rice was more mushy, so not sure if it was overcooked or not. The restaurant was very clean and the service was really good up till we wanted our check. They did have a musician playing a guitar singing which was a nice to have. read more

Pepito's Mexican Restaurant - Shrimp Quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Destin, Florida

Food is fresh, hot and delicious! Service is fast and friendly. Great selection of food and prices are great. It's clean and well lit with plenty of parking. As a local we love eating here regularly. read more

This is probably our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. We don't mind driving 45 minutes from 30a to get a lunch or a dinner here. The optimal price-quality ratio is what it is about. I think we have tried every meal on the menu in the last several years, and every time it was delicious, fresh and well-served. Staff is always friendly, smiling. The place is always open, we feel welcomed every time. read more

Let's start with the massive portion sizes. I split the burrito with one other person, and we both had leftovers. The size didn't take away from the amazing flavor profile. Each item tasted better than the next. The service was fast and friendly. Our waiter kept our drinks filled and requests met, despite it being Cinco de Mayo. The atmosphere was family friendly, clean, with medium noise. Overall great spot to visit from food to service, you won't miss. read more

Pepito's Mexican Restaurant - Burrito Supreme - Mexican Near Me - Destin, Florida

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One of the picks for Mexican food while visiting Destin. We were gonna visit the one location that was within walking distance of our motel only to learn it closed when we walked there. We did opt to go to this location which luckily it was open. The inside was kinda dark but very clean. We were able to get seated and waited on rather quickly beings we went during a slow time of the day. Our waiter was friendly and attentive and patient beings we did take a little time deciding what we wanted. We did get complimentary chips and salsa. I ordered a Queso appetizer and a ground beef quesadilla lunch, my friend ordered a burrito of some kind, I forget. Our food didn't take long to arrive to our table. The Queso, OMG probably the best Queso ever. Maybe even better than what we have back home in Kentucky. My ground beef quesadilla was not quite what I expected. It looked more like a taco than a quesadilla. I proceeded to eat it anyway and even put some Queso in it because there was just too much meat. My friend enjoyed their burrito. Next we got margaritas. I got the Bonita and my friend got the tropical flavored. We both got the smallest ones and honestly I thought mine was a bit strong, I could barely taste any fruit. My friend enjoyed the tropical flavored one. We used our own straws to try each others drinks and I wish I did order the tropical flavored one, oh well. Overall, we enjoyed our meals and left full and happy. Definitely a great Mexican place to try in the Destin area. Will definitely be back when visiting again. read more

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Good service & good food. When we are in Destin we always make this one of our preferred restaurants.

I'd like to help raise the rating for Pepito's because they truly do deserve better! We had a very nice lunch there during our vacation in Miramar Beach in June 2025. The restaurant is clean and well-designed. The service was lovely - friendly and prompt. I had the seafood quesadillas - delicious! Husband enjoyed chicken quesadillas. We shared a calamari appetizer - very good with 2 different sauces (chipotle sauce was my favorite). I definitely recommend Pepito's - it's GOOD! read more

Pepito's Mexican Restaurant - Calamari appetizer - Mexican Near Me - Destin, Florida

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The food is amazing, the service is excellent, and the ambiance is great. We went there to place a to-go order for two king burritos with a side of guacamole. The order was ready in a very timely manner. The burritos were so good!! This is one of the only places we can find that has a burrito like the ones in California where all the ingredients are inside the burrito and perfectly melded. We highly recommend this place and plan to return! read more

The food was fresh and really good, the restaurant was clean and had nice ambience. Our service was a little slow and the server didn't come back to check on us. We went to get refills from the bar and then our server finally came back and asked if we're ready for our check. We said yes and her response was "Good". I would give this place another shot but would prefer not to have her again. read more

Had dinner here tonight. Food and service superb. I had the seafood Fajita Platter, it was Awesome. My wife had a steak burrito, very good. Chips and salsa were very good. We got there early, around 4pm, by the time we left, it was jammed packed. We recommend!! read more

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First time goers and we definitely went back. Food was delicious. I got the chicken chimichangas twice and they very well prepared and tasty. My husband ordered the enchiladas and was impressed. Could use more sauce and shouldn't charge for that. Aside from that, the service was excellent and the ambiance was clean and modern. read more

Pepito's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Destin, Florida

This place is consistent. It's quick service, good food, and reasonable prices. I always enjoy going here when in town.

We came here because it was close to our hotel back in 2018. We come through every year and try new places but no matter what year we come here this place is always quick , hot and better than all the places we've tried in Destin . Wait is never long . We live an hour away now and it's where we bring friends. Service has been spot on everytime . read more

Atmosphere is very Mexican. 2 for one beer and margaritas. We were a party of 6. Waiter was very courteous to us and the food was very good. You will enjoy pepinos Mexican restaurant read more

Some of the best Mexican food I have ever had! I consumed it so fast I didn't even get pictures of my food! They start off with complimentary salsa and chips and also bring waters out. The salsa is top notch. Full of flavor and just a little bit of spice! There is food for everyone here. My brother isn't a fan of Mexican food but was able to order their. Chicken Alfredo and wow was it good! Tender moist chicken full of flavor and the sauce...yum! They also have a large variety kids menu. My mom, dad, and myself order chimichangas. They ordered theirs extra deep fried and I did mine regular. love the sauce on it and the chicken and just over all flavor is amazing! Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Pepito's Mexican Restaurant - Strawberry daiquiri - Mexican Near Me - Destin, Florida

Deliciosa comida y una excelente experiencia con el servicio de la mesera Nohelia y la segunda visita con Paula con mucha amabilidad y excelentes recomendaciones de platillos. Si ellas los atienden en su mesa será de lo mejor !! read more

Pepito's Mexican Restaurant - Un delicioso Cocktel de camarones - Mexican Near Me - Destin, Florida

Service - 5/5 Host - Nohellia Give her a raise! She didn't miss a beat. She was a hostess ninja! There's not one moment I didn't see her running plates either back or to tables. She was friendly and helpful when discussing the menu. Again give her a raise! Food - 5/5 This was the best chicken fajita I have ever had in my entire life! The first time where the chicken wasn't shredded but in strips and not stingy. The seasoning was on point and very filling. Allergy - Noheilla did an amazing job taking down my allergies and discussing best choices for my needs. Environment / Ambiance - 3/5 Spacing seemed cramped, not the worst I experienced but very far from the best. I don't know if they had the AC turned down or was having issues with the AC but I almost broke out into a sweat. Restrooms Restrooms were clean and had no issues. Soap and dispensers were full. Sensory - There was a lot of screens / visual stimuli that could overwhelm someone. Noise Level - noise level was pretty loud with tvs, large party next to us, and music that was probably too loud. LGBTQ+ Rating - 2/5 No support, signage, or otherwise is displayed. We didn't experience any harassment, stares, or discrimination from this establishment. Would Be Back / Would Recommend - Would definitely recommend this place and would go back. However I would probably go back in lighter clothing / less busy time. read more

Food and service was excellent. We had big group of about 40+ people. It was a busy Saturday night and our waitress gave us excellent service. read more

Food was good had great flavor. The only thing I was disappointed in was the table salsa too much garlic and bland. The chicharrones where really hard. Overcooked. Service was amazing. Server was friendly and attentive. The place is a bit crowded but that's because it is always full. read more

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My husband and myself Ordered therechicken bowl and it was amazing the service was so quick and the food was sooo Fresh! The chicken was cooked to perfection . not from this area and I would recommend to anyone ! read more

Pepito's Mexican Restaurant - The Pepitos bowl with grilled chicken - Mexican Near Me - Destin, Florida

Food and drinks were great, wish their happy hour menu was better but overall I can't complain about the price and quality of food!

We were on the way to millers when I made my man bust a wild left turn into Pepitos.The atmosphere was visibly poppin' from the street which is what led us there to begin with. The hostesses were lovely and we were quickly helped, and we opted to sit at the bar to enjoy our dinner. The bartender was Ricki, and it was very impressive to see him handle such a crazy holiday weekend lunch rush. Everyone on the staff was absolutely killing it and the food was delicious as well. One more shout out to Ricki as he prepared a very wonderful margarita flight for me (which I am very sorry for ordering while it was so busy but I am on vacation pls forgive me) additionally, there were two *ssholes sitting at the bar and the staff still served them with a smile. Ps- if you were the couple sitting around mean mugging, complaining and generally killing the vibe on 5/25, f*ck you. i highly recommend pepitos if you're in the area!! read more

Pepito's Mexican Restaurant - Margarita Flight - Mexican Near Me - Destin, Florida

What food has always been good with prices that are very reasonable in an area where everything is super expensive. read more

Pepito's Mexican Restaurant - Very good seafood enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Destin, Florida

Service was good and we got seated (3) right away. Salsa was great and had a kick, brought in a carafe and separate salsa dishes for all which I liked. Sangria was disappointing and seemed to lack the fruit flavor of sangria in favor of alcohol. The fajitas were good and well seasoned but weren't the best I've had. The garlic mojo shrimp had a good portion, probably a bit under seasoned. Just average overall. The shrimp cocktail was good. Plenty of shrimp however it wasn't jumbo. Perhaps a supply chain issue? Flavor was good and we'd order it again. read more

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The food was fresh and excellent. I have the seafood quesadilla and my wife had the fish tacos. The service was amazing. Will definitely be back. read more

This place is way under rated. We were there in March and had a fantastic meal. The place was packed, in fact parking may be their only shortcoming. We had great service, the food was exceptional, and the drinks were fast and tasted great. We will be back next year!! read more