Pepe's does the job, period. Don't overthink it. This ain't the place where you get dressed up and go sit down for some big dining experience. This is the spot when you're home, you're hungry, you're too damn lazy to go anywhere, and you just want to hit Uber Eats or grab some takeout and call it a night. I've ordered from these guys probably five times over the last few months, and I'll give them this--they're consistent. The ribs come tender and juicy, the chicken is good, and the portions actually make sense for what you're paying. Around Jersey these days, that alone deserves some credit. Now, is this the authentic Peruvian pollo a la brasa over real carbón that's gonna transport you straight to Lima? Come on. No. But who cares? The food is good, they give you a decent amount, and you're not dropping a bunch of money just to still be hungry 20 minutes later. If you're around West Orange, hungry as hell, and need to feed yourself, the family, or a couple of people without making a whole production out of dinner, Pepe's is a solid move. Good food, good portions, consistent every time. Order it, eat it, enjoy it. Done. Jersey approved. read more

This is my favorite spot for takeout. I always get the large chicken pork rib combo, and it's a lot of food. The ribs and chicken are well-seasoned, tender, and juicy every time. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and my order is always hot and ready on time. Highly recommend if you're hungry and want something satisfying. read more

Our "go to" local take out place, when we are looking for grilled (not fried) chicken &/or ribs. Pepe's serves up ample trays of barbecued Peruvian meats, supplemented by gigantic mounds of crispy fries, yellow rice, &/or sauteed veggies. Also, a decent side salad. Make sure to ask for their famous green Garlic Sauce, which they also sell by the bottle. Nice peeps, too. Say hello to Max! read more

I love this place and always use it to cater work luncheons. The beef ribs, pork ribs, and chicken are delicioso!! The salad is fresh, and the yellow dressing is PHENOMENAL. I have also tried the tallarin verde and enjoyed every bite. Highly recommend!!! read more

Was in the mood for something similar to Portuguese barbecue and found this place. Ordered on a Friday night and the food arrived timely and hot. As for the food, this place has a lot of potential but the execution was just not there. Short Rib Sandwich, came with two big pieces of short rib, was not tender, it was severely over cooked, and the bun was like wet paste because of condensation. The meat was like eating rubber. This came with French fries. Mixed Grill, came in a half pan with three flanken beef ribs, two chicken breasts, 4 sausages, two pork chops. I opted for a side of fries and a salad. The meat had some flavor to it but once again the ribs and pork chop was overcooked. It also came with housemade chimichurri, which was delicious. Maduros, were really good--sweet with a bit of char. This place has the right idea, great portions, good prices, and a nice menu. However, the cook time on the meat should be revisited. The buns and fries due to the steam needs a solution so customers aren't receiving mush. An air fryer was able to crisp the fries but the bun was done. I am sure eating there would have alleviated most of the issues. I love supporting small businesses, this was a miss even though I enjoyed some of the food. read more

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I ordered takeout here for one of my offices and the experience was seamless! I love the online ordering option, which is very user friendly. Was able to schedule it for the next day. Pickup was quick. Ordered a whole garlic chicken which was juicy and tender.. we love the sauce! The chicken empanada was average, but tasty. The fried rice could've been better seasoned and was a little bit on the dry side. The beans needed extra seasoning and were a bit watery. I loved having a passion fruit juice option... love passion fruit! And the extra packets of sauce that they give really helps. Great tasting BBQ sauce. But, wow... definitely gave an extra start for the amount of food. Really plentiful portions which you appreciate during these day and age of skimpier portions for more cost. I don't live close by, but I can definitely see myself ordering again for another office in the area. read more

Food was great. Got the lomo with chaufa and steamed veggies. Green sauce was amazing read more

Pepe's BBQ - Lomo - Peruvian Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

I ordered the whole bbq chicken platter on Uber Eats. The price was reasonable for the quantity of food (it lasted me 3 days!!!!). I'm accustomed to the Portuguese BBQ places in Newark, but I have to say that this Peruvian place was much better. 10 out of 10 for everything ( the yellow rice, the chicken, and the fries). The chicken was moist and flavorful and the fries were thick and well -seasoned. My only complaint is that the rice was overcooked but it was still good. I'm new to the area but I think I've found my new BBQ place to replace the ones in Newark!! read more

I had always known about Pepe's BBQ but I admittedly didn't give them a shot for a long time. After losing my craving for Chinese food, I decided to give Pepe's BBQ a shot to spice up my life and try something different. First off, I am going to say straight away that parking here is BAD. It's a very small parking lot with limited spots so be wary of this, especially during peak hours. I personally ended up calling in an order because I didn't want to deal with the parking. The lady that picked up the phone was very friendly and helpful when ordering. I'm not an expert in Portuguese cuisine at all but she was able to help navigate the menu and answer all my questions. I ended up going for the Fried Fish (Flounder) Lunch Special with yellow rice and vegetables. It also came with a choice of soda or water for a very reasonable total of $12.80 cash. I was very satisfied with the portion size and overall value. The fish was not rubbery and the vegetables were not overcooked. The dish also came with two different types of sauces, one barbeque and one chimichurri. For me, the sauces really helped with the flavoring. OTHER INFO -There is a rewards program. You get 1 point for every dollar you spend. When you reach 100 points, you get $10 off your next purchase. -The lunch special is served until 5pm -If you are not a fan of yellow rice and vegetables like me, there are multiple other options to choose from FiNAL THOUGHTS Pepes BBQ is a local spot in West Orange that has some of the best value in town. I'll be the first to admit that I should have tried this place sooner. For a casual foodie like me, I would highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

Dinner delivered arrived hot to the neighboring town. Dinner for 4 was 2 servings plus leftovers. The entree portions are large. A variety of sauces come with your order. The food is well seasoned. Grilled chicken was a tad bit dry but the sauce took care of that. Black beans no pork is hard to find in the area. The food is really good. I will order again. read more

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I'm scanning door dash and boom PEPE'S pops up and boy did I have a treat! The portions were out of this world, the food was still hot and everything was so good. I got the Half order of Rotisserie Chicken and the Beef Rib plate. When I opened the lid I knew it was going to be good it looked beautiful. The chicken was so moist & juicy with a bunch of flavor. It literally fell off the bone the tenderness was out of this world. The Arroz Chaufa rice was the perfect side dish reminds you of an Asian fried rice but you get that Hispanic flair. The veggies were broccoli & carrots I love me some steamed veggies and I had no problem with them at all. The Beef Ribs had a nice grill taste and they were perfectly seasoned. They were firm but had great chew, a perfect cook in my book! I don't know what the green sauce they gave me was but man it was fire, it had a little bit of spice and a strong cilantro flavor. This is a hidden gem that's had to be found by everyone! read more

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This is the second time that they sent me half of chicken when I paid for whole chicken

Food was good but for the price should've been more it was more like kids meal and to top it off grubhub charge a fee plus the restaurant as well and the driver was from the restaurant paid $20 read more

Food is consistently great! Friendly service, clean facilities. When i used to work in West Orange i frequented Pepe's, and we were passing through a few weeks ago i was looking for take out. Pepe's came to mind and it did not disappoint. read more

We had catered a party for my father-in-law' birthday for 30 people. The food came on time and it was delicious. I would definitely use them again read more

Had the chicken and pork ribs bbq ... delicious! The ribs are amazing.. and the chicken was cooked perfectly and not dry. read more

Pepe's BBQ - Peruvian Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

The chicken and ribs were tender and flavorful. The rice and fries were good too. The medium size is enough to share. The portions are generous, and the prices are affordable. read more

This food is very good. Our coworker order it for a holiday lunch! Everything was delicious! I highly recommend this place.

I'm not sure about the bad reviews here but this is by far the best Peruvian restaurant that I've ever been to. Their chicken and pork ribs combo is simply delicioso!!! I would travel from Clifton to West Orange just to get peruvian food here. Prices are reasonable and parking is never a problem. I never have to wait that long to get my orders whether I walk in or order though phone. I would definitely recomment this place. read more

Pepe's BBQ - Peruvian Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

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Always get me a good and quick meals. Great portions to feed a lot of people. My favorite is the chicken and ribs combo

Love love love their food. I don't know what they put in their yellow rice, but it is sooo tasty and also the chicken. Don't forget the green sauce. Service is pretty quick. This is not a place to dine in. It's mostly take out. read more

I want to love this place I really do. The staff is pleasant, service is quick but the food is not all that. When you hear about Peruvian Chicken, you automatically think your mouth will be bursting with flavor. Not here. So I've kept ordering from this place in hopes that some way, some how, the cook has been changed or maybe they were having a bad day and next time will be better. I usually get the whole platter for 25 bucks and extra stuff in case I don't feel like cooking and can save for leftovers. The first time I ordered the Short Ribs with Chicken, Rice and Salad. The Short Ribs were decent, they were grilled, the chicken was bland, no flavor, not on the skin or anywhere. It was dry. The Rice taste like boxed rice or parboiled rice with no flavor. The salad was amazing with the salad dressing. I ate the heck out of my salad. The sauce that comes with the chicken is not your traditional Aji Verde sauce. Their sauce is Yellowish in color and does not have heat. Its meh.... nothing to rave about. The 2nd time I ordered the Beef Ribs, Fries and Salad. That day I was not trying to have food disappoint me so I went with what you cant mess up. Grilled meat, Frozen Fried French Fries and a Salad. I bought a chicken empanada as well. It was dry and bland. The 3rd time is a charm. I ordered Shrimp al Ajillo. But the sauce was green and didn't have a garlic kick at all. We also ordered Pork Ribs since I gave up Beef for Lent and the Chicken again. The ribs were tasteless, the chicken was tasteless but the salad was a hit. Im done with this place. I gave them the benefit of the doubt to prove themselves. I might as well say I want to throw $50-$60 down the drain, let me order from Pepes. I really wish Palacios Del Pollo didn't close its doors. That was some bomb chicken right there. My expectations were really high for Pepe. Wow... what a disappointment. Heads up: They give you mountains of bland rice if you get that as a side order and if you get vegetables as a side they give you tons of flavorless carrots. Also the "Salsa Criolla" is Pickled Red Onions aka Cebollas A La Vinagreta. Whats criolla about that? Creole usually means Saucy, bursting in flavor not Vinegar. read more

Good juicy & tender chicken, came upon this place while landscaping in the area and we got lunch! It was amazing! Chicken, Fries & Salad. Visited another time and got Chicken, Fries & Rice my favorite and super loved it!! Good spot to grab a bite and be on your way. I went again this past Saturday after returning from my bday getaway and after traveling all day, my spirit called out and said...YES GO THERE!! I obeyed!!! Really good food, you will not be disappointed!!! read more

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First let me just tell you, this is the only place that I can honestly tell you they will not make a mistake with your takeout order we ordered for 5 individual personal servings. I called in thinking since it was the July 4th weekend their pickup time was going to be over 20min. Well 15 minutes later we we're eating a delicious meal. When I arrived I was greeted by a smile, and the family meal. Followed by the most amazing flavors. My entire familia LOVE iT! AJR read more

I have not written a review in a long time. And do not like to write bad reviews. This one is actually bothering me so much that I decided to let people know the attiitude of this estabishment. I must mention I spoke to what I believe was the owner. Next I must mention that the food is delicious. I've been patronizing Pepe's for years. There are 2 BBQ take out places I like however my usual choice is Pepe's because the sauces for the food are the best out of any. My go to is a whole BBQ Chicken and my 2 sides are vegetable and salad to keep the calories low. The peruvian green sauce is great but can be hot and I mix it with the most delicious salad dressing that comes with the salad. You can drink the stuff it is so good. I also on holidays sometimes order catering style and and get 4 chickens and salad and veggies for a large amount of people. I also always order extra dressing. Here's is where the annoying part comes in. They used to give you extra dressing if you asked for free. Small individual plastic cups which was great. Then I guess so many people asked and they decided to charge.....I had no problem with that because they are in the business to make money and shouldn't give away extras for free. Then I found out they sell the dressing in pints plastic containers like the kind you get a Eppe Essen for cole slaw or Nanas for soup. It was 16 ounces for $5.00 so I always ordered that. Then I noticed the containers got smaller and the price stayed the same. I had no problem with that what with inflation and such a lot of places do that. So now you get about 12 ounces for $5.00 and I always ordered that. So yesterday I go to place a order and there is no item for the dressing. I call them and they say they changed it to a bottle and it is called yellow sauce bottle. It was now $8.00 for a bottle so I ordered that. Well to my surprise when I got it it was a tiny bottle, had to be about 7 to 8 ounces....ouch!!!! I was so annoyed that it now went up $3.00 and they give you at least 4 ounces less. It would have been one thing to keep it at the same price and lower the amount but this is crazy. I decided I needed to let them know of my dissapointment how they did this but the owner did not care. He was only concerned about his great new bottle because "people didn't like the plastic containers". And how these "sell better" even though there is way less product and so much more expensive. I told him that is ridiculous why do people care if it's in a bottle or plastic container? Anyway being the great customer I have been for many years he did not care. I told him I though that was a bad business practice but it's his business and he can do what he wants... but it has to be off putting to others and not just me. So I am letting you know to beware. They have expanded the take out place so maybe he can't afford it and is trying to recoup in other ways. No reason that can't offer both choices a cheaper plastic container and or the more expensive fancy bottle. I rather have more product at a less expensive cost. It's good business. I'm an advocate for their great food....I am not an advocate for getting over charged for a product especially in a sneaky way. read more

Pepe's BBQ - from left to right 16 ounces, 12 ounces, 6 ounces and don't know exactly how many ounces in the pepe's bottle but maybe 7 or 8 - Peruvian Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

I have never written a review on Yelp before, but felt compelled after reading the least helpful one star review "Nick C." left Pepe's. His lengthy review cried over not getting change for a 20. Why not buy a drink out of the cooler? His review was not helpful based on what customers are looking for. Giving them one star because they did not give change is childish. Pepe's serves quality food and the family works hard to stay open during these times. I look forward to my next visit soon. read more

Very disappointed with the food; did not taste like Peruvian food at all. After a doctor visit; I decided to try this place in West Orange; so I ordered Arroz Chaufa -chicken; I was surprised they only offered chicken or beef ( beef cost $2 extra); Grilled chicken w/yellow rice and black beans; and Lomo salteado chicken or beef ( beef cost $2 extra). The arroz chaufa didn't didn't have enough beef. I would not recommend this place. read more

Pepe's BBQ - Lunch Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

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The food was delicious. The service was quick . The personnel was very helpful. If you try it once you will become a regular customer. It's busy at lunchtime. The parking lot is small but it's worth the wait. The meat was tender and moist the rice and beans are favorable. The prices are right.. they cater also for large parties. Thank goodness d read more

The food is great! The service is wonderful! I live in Newark NJ I drive up there and place the orders for my family almost every week

The empanadas here are to die for!!! I haven't had one that good in years. Im a fan of the pork ribs and salad. Food is normally consistent flavor is good. This is a great option when you wanna Eat healthy ribs and a salad. read more

Food is amazing, the lunch specials is always delicious and free soda included. Arroz Chaufa

I don't know how they grill their steaks, but WOW. We ordered the T-bone steaks with the house salad and rice as the sides. First-we ordered it rare but it came medium to done. Still, it was hard to complain because the fat was grilled to crispy perfection and the flavor was incredible. When I unwrapped it from the foil, the juice was still surrounding it and I poured it back over the steak. From the outside, the store doesn't stand out. However, the food does. read more

Pepe's BBQ - T-bone steak and sides. - Peruvian Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

the empanadas were delicious! and the green sauce was *chef's kiss*. the service was friendly and quick.

Nothing but delicious amazing bbq, apps and service. Did Grubhub; arrived 20 min early. We got a combo app (onion rings 4/5 mozzarella triangles 5/5 wings 6/5 and waffle fries 3.5/5). I'd get take away just for wings and the mozzarella sticks again. The wings are bbq to perfection and served with bbq sauce ranch and their house made salad dressing. Amazing. Got a skirt steak with fries and salad. Great flavor. Salad with house dressing is awesome. Fries arrived crunchy and seasoned (I'm confused) ha! Also got a half rotisserie chicken with rice and beans. I've been to Mexico, Portugal and Spain for work and their chicken is legit. Huge fan. Support small business owners. read more

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This is going to be the new spot for when I am craving for something different or Peruvian food. I been trying to find a place that's near my house and I have found it. Their food is so good. The chicken is nice n moist, everything was good. The sauce on the side was good with the chicken. I got the lunch special, which came with a can drink on the side. My total was 8 dollars and that was a great for the portion for the price . I would definitely recommend anyone that's a fan of Peruvian food to come her. read more

Pepe's BBQ - Peruvian Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

I got the lomo there and it was trash! I've never seen lomo look so horrible before! It didn't taste that good either! They're empanadas are fire though and their sauce for the empanadas is amazing! If you're looking for Peruvian this is definitely not the spot! read more

Pepe's BBQ - Peruvian Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

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Food is good! Workers r nice! Luck specials are cheaper (and healthier) than McDonald's meals! The parking really, really sucks. Esp when it's busy around lunch time! Call the order in because Parking is limited! read more

I ordered for delivery, a salmon with carrot, and my husband a beef rib with rice and beans. The rib was okay, my salmon came with lots of carrot and the salmon was very small and burnt, it was tasteless, really bad. What saved was the empanadas that I ordered. maybe i'll order again for just the empanadas but nothing else. read more

Pepe's BBQ - Peruvian Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

Great food, great prices, great customer service! Thank you to Jason, very nice and helpful. Overall 5/5. Thanks!

Ordered first time. Everything was good. Plaintains and rice and beans were as expected and although rack of pork ribs were tasty and plentiful - too much for two- I found that little too fatty for me I definitely will return but try either fish or steak next time as entree read more