I believe in Pepe's and I have become a regular! This place is the "Cheers" Taqueria of Tatnuck. I love that there is always a familiar face working. Everyone is friendly and you can't beat the food! Actually, I rarely ever venture beyond the tacos because they are so good. Prices can't be beat. The patio is open, go grab a margarita! read more

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Overall rating: 9/10 authentic Mexican flavor My partner and I visited on Monday, to have a casual dinner. First Impression, I did not know if I was supposed to wait by the door to be seated or approach the counter pass the bar but once I was noticed a minute later, I was kindly greeted and told to sit anywhere. A few people were at the bar and 2 other tables were there. Daniela was our server and she was nice, fast, and attentive. We had drinks, apps served within 20 minutes and food served right when we were done with apps. The food here is well portioned and affordable in comparison to other restaurants (flavor wise they are winning here too). Compliments to the chefs everything was seasoned, properly cooked, and presented well. There was Latin music in the background and the vibe was relaxed and warm. I will definitely be returning for date nights here. The reason I do not give it a 10/10 is because the greeting/host area was not clear for a new customer, the parking is hidden so you assume there's no where to park, and personally the texture of the guacamole was not visually appealing but tasted delicious as well as the lettuce was super cold. read more

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We've been to Pepe's many times in person and ordered takeout. Parking on Chandler St. is a bit limited. There is parking in back of the building down a short, narrow alley but the small lot is often full. Food quality is great; fresh and tasty but not overly spicy. Service is consistently above average; food and drinks are served quickly and as ordered. Waitstaff is friendly, professional and attentive. Prices are a bit high in my opinion and the sides of guac, salsa and beans are tiny just like every other restaurant. read more

Great spot. Popped in on a Friday after work with my partner in crime. Easy parking. The girls behind the bar took great care of us. We ordered 2 Pina Coladas, cheese dip, a Cali Burrito & a Wet Burrito. No complaints. The drinks and food were delicious & the portions were plentiful. This is what I look for when i'm in the mood for a Mexican Cantina -- we'll be back for sure. read more

Pepe’s Taqueria - Wet Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

We were a party of three on Friday night. We ordered 3 different meals. We were delighted at how large the portions were and how fresh they tasted. Our waitress was awesome and very attentive with a very nice demeanor. The atmosphere was so enjoyable with great music and lots of cool decorations everywhere! We all agreed that we should write a positive YELP review because our experience was so fun and delicious!! Thank you Pepe's !! We shall return!! read more

I've never had a bad experience at Pepe's. Their margaritas are fresh and not too syrupy. Their rice and beans are some the best I've had. And their meats are seasoned perfectly. Highly recommend. read more

Good most of the time. For some reason food more often than mot (burritos) come out like warm or cold. I take it home and microwave it making it edible. The tacos are to die for read more

Amazing Lengua burrito bowl and carnitas burrito. Portions generous and seasoned perfectly. Their ingredients are fresh. Probably one of the best places in Massachusetts. read more

Solid place for tacos--we mainly go here for their fish and shrimp tacos. IMO, they have the best in town. Slaw with the tacos is very flavorful. For fish and shrimp, they give the option to have it grilled or fried. I've had their lengua tacos their before but skip it-- it's nothing special unfortunately. Wish it was more moist and flavorful. This location is on the west side of Worcester in Tatnuck Square. Parking is in back but it's not a huge lot. I'm only reluctant to give a 5 star only because there were a few times they made mistakes on my order. Also if you're looking to do takeout--online ordering directly from them is very finicky. It seems to be down fairly often. Either way, solid place. read more

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Eating at Pepe's made me feel like I'm back in San Diego! Amazing food and service! It is definitely worth the drive. Try the California burrito, it's amazing! read more

First time visit. Service was excellent. Food was delicious! My wife had the Salad Burrito and loved it. I ordered the Grande Burrito with ground beef and it was fantastic. Their homemade hot sauce was also very good! Atmosphere was welcoming. Everything was clean including restrooms. read more

We were told about this place by friends of ours and decided to try it out. The parking is a bit weird, but other than that it was cute. The waitress came over quickly for our drink order and the margaritas were phenomenal! I had the lychee margarita and my husband got the pineapple/chili margarita and both were great! We ordered the Pollo Mole (husband) and the Pollo Arcedo and both were huge portions and very tasty! The interior of this restaurant is decorated with wonderful art, both paintings and frescoes and it gave off a very welcoming vibe. The place was pretty busy as well. Will totally be going back again! read more

This review is solely on the nachos which is what we used to go for... they used to be big, drenched in queso and full of toppings, it used to be cheaper and bigger now it's $14 and it's small, lame and dry, and whatever seasoning theyre using on their chicken now is not working... make it more expensive if you must to survive, but don't change the quality... that's how you lose regulars. Disappointing read more

So glad we had tacos & burritos there last night. Only complaint was their complimentary salsa was very watery. The guac is slammin' and their Pineapple Chili Margarita is fire! Not too spicy, just perfect. Everything else was perfectly delicious (in my family's opinion). I ordered 4 types of tacos - the Veggie, Pollo Guisado, Barbacoa Beef & Carne Asada. 2 and a half was filling. Our son had the Adobada (Pork) and Barbacoa Beef. For dessert, we ordered Churros with chocolate dip. My son loved them. I'm on a sugar fast so I haven't tried them yet. Will definitely return soon and highly recommend. Best taco place we've been to in Worcester, hands down! There's only 2 we haven't tried yet. Our lovely waitress was very attentive with perfect service. She checked on us 6 times and she has a great personality. The ambiance was good. My only complaint is the the framed true crime poster facing me on the wall at our table featuring a news article of a murdered Mexican man (not sure who he was) but photos show him murdered on a bed. Not a family friendly image. I don't have young children (son's 18) so wasn't a big deal where we felt the need to switch tables or anything - just worth mentioning. read more

Pepe’s Taqueria - Adobada Tacos with added shredded cheese, lettuce & tomatos and Barbacoa Beef Tacos with added onion & cilantro. - Mexican Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Carnitas and barabacoa quesadillas to die for! Crowd and service is great. Happy Cinco de Mayo! read more

Pepe’s Taqueria - Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Go hungry because this one is family style. The tortas are enormous and delicious, the enchiladas are top tier. The cocktails were a bit too sweet but I haven't had a margarita in years so it could have been just me... read more

Great food, festive atmosphere, service can be a bit slow as the place fills up. Asada Plate read more

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We love the food, great service, friendly service &nice environment. It was our first time to visit Pepe's Taqueria ever & definitely we will be back again. read more

Pepe’s Taqueria - Great time! - Mexican Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

A great restaurant to go to if you don't want to get a table. With service this bad and slow it doesn't matter what the food is like.

Great food at awesome prices...Small cozy dining area with good service. Music a little eh sometimes... read more

There's nothing I can leave in this review that will do Pepe's the justice it deserves. This is my favorite restaurant of all time. Everything on the menu is an absolute banger, especially the choriqueso, the nacho fries, and the fajita quesadilla (with chicken!). The portion sizes are also insanely large, so you may just get 2 meals out of your trip. The price is always right, too. The friendly staff can be a bit slow sometimes, but with tons of takeout orders and a perpetually busy dining room, it's more than understandable. read more

Great tacos flavors and selections. Taco salad is excellent, so aren't the burritos. Great deals for your money read more

Comfortable local Mexican cantina, family run establishment. Service was friendly and fajitas had interesting marinade, though not on scorching cast iron. El Tri enchiladas were a good sampler, although refried beans could have been hotter. We'll return when in the Tatnuck Square area. Friendly vibe. 3.75 read more

I ordered the Chimichanga, which is a fried GRANDE burrito, it was the best Chimichanga I have ever had. It was big, but not overwhelming. The fresh Margarita was delicious! You won't be disappointed with this place. read more

I ordered the Queso Dip and California Burrito and everything was great. The California Burrito was huge (honestly too big) and had a perfect ratio of fries to the steak and cheese (and guac). I didn't need any salsa or hot sauce added to the Burrito, but I could understand if some could find it a little dry, especially with the huge tortilla. But I found it saucy enough and the flavor of the beef was top-notch. The queso was very good, too, as was the free salsa (with some shredded carrots, chunks of tomato and onion). I loved (and ate) it all. I've had many California Burritos (many in San Diego, Los Angeles, etc.) and, honestly, this was one of the best. And it was a killer price, too! read more

Ambiance, service and most of all food was amazing. Would recommend to anyone who loves flavor and delicious Mexican food. I had the chicharron plate! And I would order again!!! read more

I had heard about Pepe's Taqueria, so, when my daughter came to town we decided to try it. We were very pleasantly surprised! We love a restaurant that starts you off with complimentary food. The salsa and chips were wonderful. The chips were so crisp and flavorful. The salsa was very tasty. My daughter ordered the Chicken Mole and I ordered the Chicken Fajita. Both entrees were wonderful. I would say these dishes were huge, lots of meat, guacamole on lettuce, rice, beans and pita. We will return! read more

The size of the burritos are gigantic! They come with a side of chips, salsa and some sauces that are absolutely delicious. I mostly get takeout and the packaging is great too. The fact that the whole meal gets here in one piece is a bonus for me! And they always get the order right so I'm sure their service is good enough! read more

Nice atmosphere, excellent service and huge, fabulous drinks. The food is great and the portions are larger than large! The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars, is because a few times, the Carne was somewhat fatty. I guess it's hit or miss on the cut you get. read more

I've been doing my fair share of bitching about Mexican food in the area and the good thing about bitching is that, as it turns out, people want to help change your mind. This place was recommended by a good samaritan hoping to steer my Central Mass Mexican Food plight in the right direction. The menu has your typical Mexican food eats. According to seamless, the stuff they do well includes guac, queso, nachos, cheese quesadilla, grande burrito, and carne asada taco. They also have FRY NACHOS which I find particularly intriguing. We were debating between the classic guac and queso app combo or the nachos but if you know me you know we were kidding ourselves. We ordered the nachos AND the queso. I also ordered a burrito bowl for myself and Tinasaurus ordered two tacos: chorizo and chicarron. One of the problems that I have with this place is that for almost every order, they allow you to choose a meat but don't give the option for no meat or have a vegetarian alternative. It's 2020 people. You could, I suppose, write "NO MEAT" in the comments but that's dicey. What if it comes covered in chorizo? Then it's a waste of money and valuable time that could have been spent ordering something that you can actually eat. My heart rate is increasing with anxiety at merely the thought. Fortunately I have a meat vacuum as a girlfriend so we requested meat on the side and everything worked out. The queso is good, I'd recommend throwing an order of this shit into your cart bc why not? Give me a good reason. Lactose intolerance is a good reason. The nachos were some of the best I've had in Worcester. The chips were just ok, nothing home made as far as I could tell but they did their job. They use queso as the cheese here which I actually appreciate because it allows for very good cheese-chip penetration. They also included LETTUCE, sour cream, a HUGE HUNK of guac, and refried beans which were inadequate in quantity. The pico was on the side for me (I hate onions but tolerate it in guac bc I'm basic). They also include some salsas which were pretty tasty. Not excellent. Not superb. I've had better nachos but very very satisfactory especially with the Mexican in the area. The burrito bowl was essentially the same shit as the nachos but instead of on chips, on rice and without queso and guac. A thick layer of spanish rice, some refriend beans, lettuce, and sour creme. Not bad. Didn't knock my socks off. Looking forward to finishing the leftovers when I get home from work. The only thing that I got from Tina about the tacos were that they were good and she liked them. The end. read more

Let me start off by saying the portions here are HUGE. You really get your money's worth. I ordered to-go here with my brother for the first time and I am not disappointed! Between the two of us, we got nachos with steak, the shrimp taco plate, and chicken fajitas. I think the nachos alone would've filled us up. If you're planning on ordering take out with friends, this would be the best bang for your buck. The food tastes fresh and everything is well-seasoned. When I came to the restaurant, I noticed how they were handling COVID precautions. Outdoor seating was available and indoor seating had tables spread far apart in the back. The bar is closed but they offer margaritas to go! They also had signs to designate where pick-up is. All the employees wore masks and were very friendly. I'm overall impressed with the authenticity of the food and how this restaurant is functioning! read more

Pepe’s Taqueria - Shrimp Taco Plate - Mexican Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Reasonably priced good Mexican food. Service is always great. Close quarters inside but all employees work the room well.

Pepe's is DELICIOUS! Their food is made with so much love and is so flavorful, big portions too. Their margaritas are the best after a long day. Perfect balance of liquor to juice ratio. Service is super friendly and welcoming. We truly love going to Pepe's! read more

Pepe’s Taqueria - Chicken fajitas and the best chicharron in the city! - Mexican Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

First time here and disappointed... we sat at a table for over 10 minutes without anyone waiting on us! Only about 10 other people in the restaurant and about 5 servers working - didn't add up. Food was good and server did apologize several times, but not sure we would visit again. read more

Found this place thru yelp and stopped in for an early dinner on a Saturday afternoon while in Worcester. So glad we did. Food was fantastic, as was the service. I ordered a wet burrito with carnitas. The flavor combination was so good I finished a rather large portion. Wife had the mole enchiladas, which had all the right notes. Portions are huge so come with an appetite. We will definitely be back. read more

Pepe’s Taqueria - Mole Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Based on the reviews, I must have ordered the wrong things or went on an off night. The chicken enchiladas were mediocre. Came with 3 smaller enchiladas, light on chicken that was a bit dry and not that flavorful. The takeout included a giant pile of rice, that was pretty good, and a small amount of lukewarm pinto bean soup. I think it was supposed to be refried beans? The guacamole was tasty but had way more salsa than avocado. The chips were fresh and crisp. The bill felt high for what seemed mostly rice. Maybe the tacos or burritos are the way to go because there are some outstanding reviews. That's what I'm trying next time. read more

This meal might have been one of our lives. We had to take breaks during the meal cuz it was TOO GOOD. The appetizer we had (nacho fries) was AMAZING! Didn't even touch our entrees cuz we were so full but the leftovers slapped the next day. The service was so great, they came to check on us occasionally and the atmosphere overall was nice, we had a cozy little section in the back. Will be going back for sure! read more

Pepe’s Taqueria - Nacho Fries Fish Taco Plate Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Great Mexican spot. Service was excellent. Their large margaritas are giant and delicious. Amazing chips and salsa. Good portion sizes. Would come back read more

Pepe’s Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Consistently good food. I appreciate the stuffed jalapeños and tacos ! Order takeout and readily available.

On a Sunday night, we ventured over to El Patron just to find out that it was closed. Rats! But Yelp, led us to Pepe's Taqueria instead. A bit further than El Patron, but Pepe's seemed to be newer and a sister restaurant of El Patron. Now let me start by saying I'm a bit of a Mexican food snob. After spending years of college in San Diego - I just can't help it, alright. I'm a snob for good Mexican food and I won't deny it. And you know what? As far as the East coast goes, Pepe's DELIVERS! I'd even say they are THE best Mexican restaurant that I've had in the entire Northeast. I will say once you step in, you get some chips and their house salsa? The house salsa sucks, it tastes like canned tomatoes blended together. So don't go for that - ask for the hot salsa options. Those were all fantastic. The salsa verde - awesome. Hot chili oil? Probably burned my taste buds off, but worth it. And the salsa roja, awesome as well. I've usually come and had their tacos (the chicharron is my fav.) but I've also had their California burrito. As a bonus, we can also take our vegetarian friends here and they're also quite happy with the menu. read more