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Pepe's Mexican Restaurant

3.7 (23 reviews)
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Tacos pastor and chips with queso.
Mike W.

Pepe's is an outpost of Pepe's in Ocala and the concept--tienda and restaurant under the same roof--is the same as their Highway 40 store down there. Same menus, too. So you get a decent-sized Mexican grocery store with fresh meats, a vast variety of chili peppers, dried and otherwise, and glorious Mexican pastries, sweet breads, and donuts which are usually freshly-baked. The restaurant space isn't that large but alright and the food is pretty authentic though the menu is a bit limited--good on tacos, combination plates, and seafood though. I have never cared for Pepe's chips in Ocala--too thick, too oily as well--nor their red salsa. But their queso and their tacos pastor are pretty good. For food, four stars. However, I deducted a star due to our waitress tonight. She was both rude and quite lazy. I had to ask for the red and green salsas that normally come with an order of tacos and then she rolled her eyes and exclaimed "oh, you WANT those?". She was much more interested in her iPhone and whatever was going on on it than in her customers. I didn't complain though and tipped her decently, even, but beware if you go it seems service is slow and in her case (at least today) she seemed almost intentionally poor in her customer service. Maybe it was just a bad day for her though, I'll give her that benefit of doubt. If you want authentic Mexican in Live Oak, this isn't a bad choice but seems like they still have some things to smooth up a bit. Also I got some of the sweets and they're ok but not as good as those from La Hacienda in Ocala. Pick your Mexican sweets wisely, yo.

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Just moved here. I had the taco salad. More, meat rice and beans than salad. Salsa and chips were good and plentiful.

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Awesime Mexican food. Chili Rellenos to die for. The portions were large. Serrvice was exceptional

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6 years ago

I ordered to go chicken fajitas. They forgot the tortillas, that's like a sandwich with no bread. The food was okay. I would not go back.

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La Fiesta Tacos and Tequila - Tres Leches is absolutely incredible and worth every rise in my sugar count.  LoL. Just kidding Dr. Knopschneider.

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4.4(109 reviews)
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There are three things that make this place stand out in a sea of Mexican restaurants. 1. Service…read more- From the first time we came in, weeks after they opened, we found a unique feature. Every employee is considered your server. Yes, you'll have a primary, but you'll be asked several extra times if there is something you need, or to take dishes out of the way. At first it was a little annoying, but we've learned to love this excellent service. Then you will find there are some exceptional personalities that emerge. Our favorite is Leydis, but all the servers are well trained and work hard to make your visit special. Leydis' husband Orli is frequently the bar tender. For a special treat, try his "Margarita Fresca" made with fresh squeezed juices. 2. Decor - The restaurant is decorated with a vast range of hand carved furniture, which we learned is sourced from Tonola, a suburb of Guadalajara. As I understand it, the owner of the furniture factory is a partner on the restaurant as well, so there is some exceptional art. Be sure to wander a little while you can. 3. Food, there is a wonderful variety of choices, including some I'm sure you've never heard of. They do a great job on the molcajete. We have our "go to" dishes, including one they specialize just for me, but I encourage all to experiment. Two more special things to consider. First, we come a lot on Tuesdays in part to take advantage of Taco Tuesday (see photo). At $1.99 each, it's a better price than even fast food tacos, and you get these beasts instead. Second, be sure to ask for the hot salsa sampler. Each has a very unique flavor, but a manageable 'bite'. I think they should feature this, and include information on the origins of each flavor. *Absolutely* the best in Lake City, and our favorite anywhere in the states that we have visited. Well worth the trip for us (we drive 30 miles every week to go).

Exelente servicio Alma atendio bien deliciosa comida Great…read moreservice and delicious food

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We had heard great things about the Farm stand from thr fresh fruit and jams, and pickled veggies…read more To the tacos and milkshakes.They serve food along side selling all the U-Pick fruit on certain days or you can buy already packaged fruit We got there 30 mins before they opened and there was a crowd already waiting for them to open. We waited our turn to order we picked up a flat of strawberries, ordered our taco,etc. They give you a little buzzer thing which beeps and vibrates when your order was ready.Turn around time was quick less than 5 mins. Our Food was amazing it rivaled sit down mexican food . I highly recommend their tamales!! And their strawberry shakes are amazing , made using fruit from the farm. They workers are super friendly and the farm itself has a lot of neat things to look at , especially if your a history buff like me!! Love the picnic tables outside , sit and enjoy your food .definitely worth the ride from Gainesville.

I find a bit small place inside good enough to get a glimpse of it…read more They have honey $18 big jar and other choices to choose from. You pick start in a week. $3.99 lb. Purchased some shrimp taco $12 a big strawberry box 8 lb $13 US dollar. No mayo available also needed to ask for sauce did not came with. We're given a beeper to alert when the food is ready. We waited out side at the picnic area lots of tables. It was a cloudy day, pictures were not that good sorry.

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