What a hidden gem! I've passed this place so many times, I'm glad I stopped. I initially wanted to eat at the sushi spot next door but they were closed. And you can't go wrong with Mexican food so I decided to just go next door to Don Chepe. I went around 2pm and it wasn't busy at all. The cashier was super nice. I ordered the enchilada plate and a horchata. I initially thought it was kind of pricey at first. But my goodness! Look at the size of the plate! Idk if you can even tell from the picture but it's HUGE. I had enough leftover for dinner that night. Everything was delicious. I can't wait to go back. read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - Mexican Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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The quest for the best tacos in the Tri- Valley continues...... we stopped for lunch at this taqueria that my guy picked. So, I ordered my usual fish taco and shrimp taco with a Corona at the counter. There is a small chips and salsa bar next to the counter. Oddly, they provide VERY small paper bags to hold a few chips. That wasn't going to work for two hungry adults so I asked for a basket. That turned out to be an awkward ordeal. The owner/ manager ( not sure who) made kind of big deal about how "special" I am to be the only customer who gets a basket. We both thought it was awkward and rude at the same time lol. They have two small rooms to sit at a table. The tv was turned up when we were half way through the meal. It was much too loud for the small space. Another weird event. We couldn't wait to leave. Outdoor seating? There are a few small tables in the front of the restaurant, but the road noise was too loud for that option. Impressions The tacos were bland and unappetizing. I was very surprised how they lacked flavor. My husband had some kind of ala carte plate. He loves Mexican food! It was a disappointing meal for both of us. Suggestions The customer is the focus so you earn return visits. I think that was lost to the staff on this particular day. It's not a big deal to offer a bowl or basket for chips. If you have customers, especially who aren't watching tv, turning the volume up for the employees to hear is not going to make a good impression. read more

Located at the edge of downtown Pleasanton, Taqueria Don Chepe offers delicious Mexican cuisine at reasonable prices. The service is decent. You order at the counter and your food is delivered to your table. They have a self-serve chips and salsa bar. The restaurant is small but they have enough tables to accommodate a few parties. We ordered the crispy taco plate with al pastor, carnitas, and chili verde. All the tacos were delicious! The meat was flavorful. I like the lettuce, guac, sour cream and pico on the plate that you can add to your tacos on your own. The beans were excellent! The rice was dry. We also ordered the menudo. Good flavor but it didn't come with hominy. If you want it, you have to ask for it because it only comes with the posole. Wish I had known that before. Would definitely come back. read more

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Love this place! I always get the carnitas plate and it never disappoints. Everyone's nice and friendly here as well.

small taqueria in downtown Pleasanton. The restaurant was clean. You walk up to order and the server friendly to take our order service. There's a few tables inside so you seat yourself. They have a decent plate menu options. There's an open bar for salsa, tortilla chips, peppers and hot sauce. The food was served promptly. We were all pleased with our food. I would definitely recommend anyone to come try if you are looking for some low key Mexican food. read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - Carne Asada Fries - Mexican Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Taqueria Don Chepe is a solid Mexican restaurant located in the heart of Pleasanton. I ordered the enchilada plate, which was both massive and delicious! Their red enchilada sauce was delicious, and I was able to choose 3 different meats. Their carnitas was by far my favorite. Juicy, tender, and a little crispy - perfection! DIY salsa bar and their salsa packed a punch - loved it! Everyone at my table enjoyed their meal. :) Friendly staff, cozy dining room, and plenty of parking in a back lot. I'll definitely be back! read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - Mexican Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I LOVE Taqueria Don Chepe. When it comes to flavor and affordability, it's hard to beat here in the Pleasanton area. The food always comes out fast and the staff are always so friendly. They also have a self serve chips and salsa area, which I appreciate, now that some stores are charging for both. I do wish they had some funkier meats - lengua, cabeza, etc. But the selection of meats, including the fish tacos, have always been so yummy that I keep coming back! read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - Menu November 2025 - Mexican Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Me and my wife ordered a chicken flautas. They were burnt if the owner don't believe this post go replay your cameras. The taco tortillas where not cooked on all sides Land we also ordered garlic shrimp plate way too much salt read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - Travis - Mexican Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Ridiculously delicious. Definitely coming again, wish I would have found this place sooner

Great tacos, nice amount of rice and beans in the taco plate. Love the salsa bar selection. The Menudo also got good reviews from our table

Man I love this place for lunch and dinner if I'm craving real Mexican food. Taqueria Don Chepe is hands down the best spot in Pleasanton for authentic Mexican food! The flavors are incredible and truly taste homemade, far better than most places in the area please venture out of downtown Pleasanton and come here. Everything was fresh, well-seasoned, and prepared with care. If you're looking for real, authentic Mexican food and great service, this is the place. Highly recommend the quesa birria their consumé it comes with is fantastic read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - Wet burrito con rojo - Mexican Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I finally found legit Mexican food in the Tri Valley/Pleasanton area! Im so excited that I live down the street from this Mexican restaurant. The taste is authentic and every bite of my super burrito was filled with flavor! I got the super carne asada burrito and the quesabirria tacos. The food I ordered met my expectations. The horchata was so bomb as well! Service was great, everyone was super friendly. I ordered take out. The salsas at the salsa bar were super tasty as well. I will definitely be back to try more. From a girl who is spoiled with authentic Mexican home cooked meals, take my word for it and try Don Chepes food! The inside is super cute too! And spacious. read more

The best East Bay burrito in the Pleasanton area. 100% recommend getting a California burrito with refried beans and al pastor. It's soft, loaded, well-wrapped, and too easy to inhale. The tortilla is perfectly grilled and has that right amount of stretch. I loved the green salsa and will definitely be coming back for it. The carne asada fries were okay, but the burrito is where it's at. I've sat down to eat and also ordered takeout via DoorDash. Both are great! read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - California Burrito with Al pastor and refried beans, carne asada fries - Mexican Near Me - Pleasanton, California

This place is the best in the area. TONS of choices, real flavor, and quality food. Food is consistent and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. Plenty of seating and a calm atmosphere. I always come here when I'm looking for something tasty. read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Pleasanton, California

A California burrito that's worth stopping for? Finally!! Don't let this smaller restaurant fool you -- they've got good salsa, great service, and even better entrees. The parking is in the rear and even though there's not much, it's quite quick to find a spot as people are leaving in and out. It's on the busy street at the beginning of downtown. We've ordered both to go and dine in and both times were fantastic . Their salsa bar is great - you can find the green salsa not spicy and their red salsa with a kick! Their unlimited chips is where it's at too. California burrito w carne asada - bomb.com 5/5, hubby lived in San Diego for a few years and he said THIS PLACE has the best one he's had! I have to agree with him even tho I haven't had it elsewhere really.. but it's not oily, the fries are made to order, and the flavor is just *chefs kiss* Their beans and rice are simple as sides, but not overly salty or overcooked. We also tried their chicken flautas and taco plate (comes w 3 tacos) and they weee FLAVORFUL. Everyone was nice, seating inside is quaint. And my son loves their mango juice while I enjoy the horchata more. We used to have a different go to restaurant for Mexican food but we've clearly found our new one. Don't hesitate to try this place out! read more

I had the Al Pastor burrito. I thought it was very good. Also I liked the salsa's. The service was very good. You can sit inside or even outside. I will definitely be going there again when I am in that area. read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - Mexican Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Went here for the first time tonight after living in downtown Pleasanton for years. I'm kicking myself for not trying it sooner. Service was friendly and helpful. My carnitas super burrito did not disappoint. Got a little bit of sticker shock from the price but it was big enough to be at least 2 meals for me so I guess it makes sense. The chips were also really good. Just the right amount of crunch and salt. I tried 2 of their 3 salsas and they were both very good. I'm so happy to have found a wonderful taqueria so close to my house. I will be back to try more of their items. read more

Mexican food, in its true form, is a vibrant celebration of flavor, texture, and tradition. My recent experience with the carne asada plate was delicious. read more

Exceeded my expectations. This casual restaurant is certainly punching a bit above its weight. The carnitas plate had lots of delicious elements. The beans were tasty. The rice was tasty. The carnitas were crispy on the outside, flavorful, not dry. Tortillas were served piping hot. Free chips and salsa bar is a nice perk. Service was friendly. The restaurant is casual, but it has these really colorful and fun murals on the walls and even the tables. Worth a visit for a quick meal. Best Mexican food I've had at a restaurant in Pleasanton. read more

On the hunt for authentic Mexican food, we decided to give this spot a try. It's next to our favorite Thai spot so we figured why not? Proximity to good food had NOTHING to do with what we received. Everything was dry and over-cooked. I ordered carnitas taco plate and the carnitas were so crispy, I could barely bite into them. Even drowned in salsa and guacamole with rice and beans, they were still dry. We also ordered a taquitos plate. While they weren't as dry, there was no flavor whatsoever. My boyfriend said the meat in his tacos was a bit overcooked and his tortillas were tough. Complete bummer. Not worth giving a second chance. read more

This place is way to expensive. They make average food at best and it costs twice as much as it should. Paying $8.50 for a bean and cheese burrito is wild. Never again. read more

This area seriously lacks authentic Mexican taquerias. It's become an itch that I haven't been able to scratch since moving to the area. A group of us ordered lunch, hopeful that this place is legit. They didn't disappoint. We all ordered asada super burritos. They grill the outside (which I love), and I was surprised to find chopped grilled cheese inside the burrito--- ooooooh my, YUM. Proportions were solid for the price, and I appreciated that ingredients were evenly dispersed. The Spanish rice was delicious, too. 9/10, will come back soon. read more

People who have visited or lived in mx would perhaps be skeptical based on the menu offerings that this place has (for example taco shells). However this menu has that with consideration of the demographics that live there ( see census). This place also offers things hard to find somewhere else like carne en su jugo. I ordered 5 tacos. The asada was good, the carnitas smooth, the chile verde was authentic, would probably shine more inside a burrito but it was still good. The chicken was yummy and the tripas were bomb as bomb can be. Solid tacos, solid ambiance, authentic Mexican music, and even Televisa content on the tv lol. The cashier is cool, if you speak fluent Spanish put it to good use, he will call you primo!!!!!!! The people who walked in as I ate also suggested among themselves to try the sopes . I would recommend for sure!!!!!! read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - Taco de carnitas , taco de asada, taco de tripa , taco de pollo, taco de chile verde - Mexican Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Foood was on point !!!!!!!! Service A1 . Feels like I'm eating in my abuelas kitchen I love the decor , small and cozy Delicious salsa bar, aguas frescas by the fountain for refills , and free chips and to pair with any meal ! Super authentic ‍‍‍‍ Thank you Don Chepes !!!!!! I will be eating here again . read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - Chicken Flautas Plate ‍‍‍‍ - Mexican Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Great pastor tacos! The salsa bar has great options. The chips were slightly greasy which some might like.

Since we moved further north, we have not been here is a while, but this place continues to shine. It was a cold Saturday night and soups were the calling card. We went with two shrimp soups, one seafood soup, and one order of pozole. All were great! The shrimp were without tails (no big deal) but the shrimp were super firm. As always, help yourself chips and salsa (be sure to try the avocado salsa). This place caters to all kinds of people - the high schoolers with their super burritos, the combo plate folks, the street taco people, and us, the soup people. read more

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sooo good! shredded chicken was moist and very delicious! my new favorite taco to get!! read more

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Good food, good portions, reasonably priced, love their chicken soup, and their employees are very friendly.

I love the food here. We eat here all the time. At least once a week. Steak chimichanga is amazing!

Best California burrito ever! I've had a lot of burritos in my life but this California burrito takes top notch prize! Why??? The carnitas is deep fried and crispy and the fries are simply delicious with crispy goodness. Many other places have meat that tastes like dog food with soggy fries. Chips and salsa or free with your purchase and hot and ready while you wait. The only draw back here is the price which has jumped to around $15 including tax. read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - California Burrito with guacamole and sour cream. - Mexican Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Crispy shells delight Mexican flavors unite Warm smiles, pure delight. - haiku review Carne asada crunchy tacos read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - Mexican Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Quite a nice find in Pleasanton! We were missing Mexican food since recently moving from SoCal. On a cute street and next to an ice cream place, this taqueria has a lot going for it! An order of three flautas (taquitos) were hot and fresh, piled high with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and crema. I ordered the Super burrito with shrimp and it was huge and delicious. Super means rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, salsa inside. If you order the Jumbo it includes all the fillings of a Super, and add lettuce and tomato. The beans were great - pinto beans instead of refried. The shrimp included some nicely cooked peppers, kind of like fajitas - really good! These burritos are so huge, I had to take half home. They have free tortilla chips and a salsa bar which we didn't try. The salsas looked good but I'm more of a Pico de gallo fan. Plus very wimpy when it comes to spice so I was a little afraid. Very friendly service and a good mix of customers in the restaurant. There were some city workers, a mom and kid, dad and son, young couple and older couple. And us, I guess we're "middle aged" :) The Online order and pickup business was booming. Still looking for a good Chile Colorado if anyone has suggestions! (Besides the Riverwalk in San Antonio) read more

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What a great place! If you want the real deal stop in and try the breakfast burrito ! Very nice crew , clean and fast and always are supper nice to the kiddos! read more

This little place in Pleasanton is a Hidden Jem..... We ordered A Carnitas and Chicken burrito to go. Delicious and authentic. Can't wait to try other menu items.. read more

Pretty good food here, especially when you can get dessert next door at Flavor Brigade after your meal. They have a self-serve chips and salsa bar, and a large horchata was only $2.85! Menudo ($12): Huge plus that menudo and pozole are served all day everyday since other places usually have them available only on weekends. Not too spicy and LOTS of tripe! Comes with a side of diced onions, cilantro, and choice of corn or flour tortilla. Enchilada & taco combo plate ($13.50): My al pastor taco and carnitas enchilada were stuffed with meat, but I wish both were bigger for the price. It was a very wide plate (my hand for reference), but it didn't feel like a lot of food. Maybe because it was more spread out than piled high? I would come back to try the super burrito ($11.60), it will probably be more filling than my combo plate. read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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The feel of the interior and the menu is very authentic. I ordered a grilled rotisserie chicken quesadilla and a pork super (size) quesadilla. Free chips and salsa bar is always a plus. The quesadillas are $10 and there's a grande version for $11.50. We definitely should have ordered the grande sizes to see what those were like because the super size seemed pretty small. Quesadillas come with sour cream, watery guacamole and salsa. On the plus side, the rotisserie chicken is amazing and moist. I will come back another day to order the grande version, and see if got lucky with the chicken! We tried sitting outside, but after 30 seconds, realized the patio is infested with flies and we sought shelter indoors. There are still a few flies inside, but much more bearable. read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - Inside cross section of a chicken quesadilla. Again, with watery guacamole! - Mexican Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Easily my favorite Taco spot in Pleasanton! I recently moved to the Tri Valley after living so close to San Jose my entire life and have been on a mad hunt for a good taco spot. I'm so glad that we decided to try Taqueria Don Chepe. I just knew it was going to be great the moment I walked in - great atmosphere, lots of regulars, and a warm welcome from the cashier. The customer service was outstanding and they were so so kind. Food - I always go for the Al pastor because I think it's the most flavorful and a good test of a taco spot. It was DELICIOUS and hit the spot. Their salsas were also all great - my favorite is the green and the extra spicy (free chips too!) Can't wait to become a regular! read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - Al pastor Regular Taco - Mexican Near Me - Pleasanton, California

This used to be better. Chile Rellenos have taken a dive. Used to be cheese now seems to be a jalapeño popper gritty mixture. Posole went in the bin. Quality just keeps going down in the past 2 years. Sad we used to love it. read more

First things, first: micheladas are a hell yes here! A super michelada comes with 6 shrimps covered in lime and some tajin, chile powder. They are delicious and savory (my mouth is watering as I'm describing them) but extremely salty so caution if you're not into that. The michelada itself wasn't too spicy, too limey, too tomatoey. An excellent balance, especially for miche beginners. ALSO! A crazy reasonable price, only $12, love to see it. I was very pleasantly surprised by Taqueria Don Chepe! Mexican food is hard to find when you grew up eating it everyday...but they got it! Literally felt like I was eating at home. They have a huge menu, I really couldn't decide what to eat so I went with the cashier's recommendation of bisteck ranchero. Almost like a spicy fajita plate with beef, tomato & jalapeno. They have an open chip/salsa bar and grab your own drink area, it's not very covid friendly. Just something to keep in mind. read more

What a nice surprise! Their rice and beans is one the best in this area. The quesadilla was really good. I'm gonna be back to try other dishes. I hope they keep consistency because I like their food very much. read more