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    Pepe's Mexican Restaurant

    4.4 (486 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    PEPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Char P.

    This was my first time at Pepe's, and I had a pretty solid experience. I stopped by after a particularly draining day at work. They provided good service and the food was also pretty delish. They were close to their closing time when I came in, so I was grateful they still seated me. They took my order and got it out from the kitchen fairly quickly. I didn't wait long. They were also a bit busy with quite a bit of families as their customer base! I had the carnitas (this is a dish I order at any Mexican restaurant I go to if it's on the menu! LOL). The portion was pretty good, and it also was very flavorful. The only thing I wish they did tho was have a little bit of sautéed chunky onions with the pork! It would absolutely taste so good!!!!! Anyways, it was really good regardless! You do get complimentary chips and salsa while waiting for your order, so that's also a really nice bonus. Overall, good experience and wouldn't mind recommending for anyone craving Mexican food.

    Burrito Grande (?)
    Paola B.

    This is a solid mexican restaurant!! The service is very good, but the food was just alright. I think the menu is a bit more limited compared to other places, but if you're not picky and just want some good food, this is the spot. Everything tastes good, drinks are strong, and the inside is very spacious. Stop by!

    Akua A.

    My first time here, came with friend who been there before and loved it. It was a Thursday night I believe and they had a band outside playing. I loved that, we decided to sit outside, the weather was nice as well. The band was really good, and we really enjoyed the nice music. They start with nachos, salsa and cheese dip which was good. I got the el guapo based of reviews and I am glad I did, I recommend it. I gave 4 stars because they got my order wrong but I love this place, one of the best Mexican restaurants in this area for sure. Fast service and you get a lot of food as well. I asked for some spicy sauce with my food and they brought 3 different ones. We were impressed how good and spicy they were. I would have given 5 stars easily but I was kinda upset the waiter got my order wrong after explaining how I want my food. I recommend this place. Service was great. I shall return.

    Chicken and Steak Fajitas
    Alexus H.

    The food was the perfect amount of flavor!!! The service was perfect and the waiter was helpful and kind! Traditional Mexican restaurant vibe.

    Burrito Del Mar, looking at that bounty of shrimp!
    Ronni E.

    It's really sad that I have to come from NoVa to the burbs of Richmond for good Mexican food that is not overpriced! I got the standard grande chicken burrito and wifey got the burrito Del Mar. her burrito was ridiculously full of good size shrimp. She could barely finish a third of it! Pepe's get the basics of Mexican food done right! Fast seating, fast service, reasonable prices, and you know it's good because it was packed on a Friday night. My new Mexican place when I visit Richmond!

    Gipsy Quesadillas
    Miss L.

    Pepe's offers delicious Mexican cuisine at very reasonable prices. Their exterior has upbeat, colorful murals, including a place to pose for a selfie. The interior has festive decorations and ample seating. The staff is friendly and attentive. I ordered the Gipsy Quesadilla and a slice of tres leches cake. Both were delicious. Next time you are in the Chesterfield, VA, be sure to stop by. They offer dine in and carry out.

    Margarona  Tequila Sunrise , Nachos , Pico de gallo , queso ... 1st time here
    Dakiesh C.

    love the service , food , & drinks This was my 2nd time at this location. I really love how fast the service here goes. Very well orchestrated. They start you off with nachos , cheese dip & salsa. The nachos are in house made , very hot& fresh everytime.. I ordered the Margarona (Raspberry) pictured The drink was sweet & very good to taste . I can taste the corona mixed with the liquor & splash of raspberry. For my meal I ordered the Cazuelon Extra (no steak). I literally almost ate the plate it was very well prepared & taste wise like my own. Everything tasted fresh. I really like how pleasant & swift the waiters are. They are very attentive & quick when it came to more nachos, drinks , and the meals.. They were constantly checking on us while waiting for food & while eating.. They have alot of parking as well Family restaurant Good Music Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Interior 5/5 Drinks 5/5 Parking 5/5

    12oz Texas Margarita!
    Lorie F.

    Pretty darn good! Was craving Mexican food w/ chips and salsa. Stopped at Pepe's since I was in the area for the day. Luckily, they were serving lunch until 4PM. My daughter ordered Al Pastor tacos & I ordered a margarita, Lunch Shrimp Fajitas, and a chili relleno. Everything from the salsa and entrees were seasoned well & satisfied my craving. The lunch portions were huge. I was very surprised my fajitas had a good amount of plump shrimp!! I was thankful and devoured this meal!

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    Food was so good. Fresh, came out quickly. Sat outside and it has a great vibe. Recommend

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    Food was exceptional service was great. Great atmosphere. I tell friends about yhe experience so they will try it .

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    We arrived on Thursday night around 8 pm, and the parking was hit or miss. I had to circle the…read moreblock to find a spot, but it was pretty close once I did. I noticed the ice cream/yogurt spot nearby was hopping. There was a person asking for change outside the front door. We were greeted by an enthusiastic host and seated immediately at a booth up front. The server came by within seconds and brought us water and place settings. We decided to get the chips and salsa for an appetizer and a pair of melting chimichangas for entrees. I can't resist some chorizo and steak. My partner got the chimichanga without chorizo and with chicken. The ambiance was colorful with beautifully painted murals on each wall, and the atmosphere was undeniably loud. There were lots of patrons. The place was packed, even at the bar, so your mileage may vary. We received our orders within minutes of each other, so there wasn't much of a wait time. The chips and salsa were homemade, fresh, warm, and delicious (muy rico). Same for the entrees; exactly what I want in a Mexican food restaurant. The chorizo and steak were well-cooked, seasoned, and chopped finely, but not ground. I was in heaven with that chimichanga. We had to take home leftovers. The next night, heated in the oven at 325 for 30 minutes, they were similarly excellent. The night ended without dessert, sadly (too full). However, the server was quick and efficient, and he was always around to fill water and bring anything we needed throughout the meal. Great experience overall. We will definitely return here whenever we have a hankering for some good Mexican food at reasonable prices. I can recommend this place to anyone who appreciates hearty and filling Mexican food.

    Blue Habanero is a Mexican restaurant near Scoop on Strawberry St. in Richmond. There's free street…read moreparking in front of the restaurant and street parking nearby. The ambiance can be described as eclectic and casual. It's great for big groups and relaxed lunches. There's a variety of menu options for food and drink. Our server was nice, but she didn't really answer our questions about the menu or substitutions, which was a little inconvenient. Also, we kept having to ask for utensils and napkins, which made our food get a bit cold. The pineapple habanero margarita tasted like spicy pineapple juice and was pretty expensive. It was pretty, but not worth the money. The food also was really average, but the portion sizes were good for sharing. The huitlacoche tacos were a little bland and soggy, the chicken chipotle tacos had a good sauce but were also soggy and the fajitas did not have enough seasoning. Not a restaurant that I would come back to, but I liked it's proximity to other dessert places nearby.

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    One of my favorite places to go when I visit Richmond. The food is absolutely delicious. This…read moreMexican restaurant is Jalisco style serving up an incredible diverse offering of food and drinks. Some of my favorites include the Cochi Loco Taco, the Birria Quesadilla, Carne Asada Fries, and I love their chips and queso. They also serve different flavors of agua fresca, and an amazing assortment of fresh fruity cocktails. Everything is aesthetically pleasing, and the looks match the food. I also love that they have a salsa bar where I can serve myself different type of salsa and peppers and onions, etc. The atmosphere is fast paced, but kind of exciting. It's really packed in there pretty much any time you go so keep that in mind It's not a place that you could really bring a bag or relax and work or have a solo date. It's really a place to hang out with friends and have a good time

    Giving praise to the woman who was cleaning tables Friday night 4/24/26. What a saint. First, I…read morewalked over to a table she was cleaning to grab it and I dropped my sauces in the process to the table. It fell on the floor and table. She was so kind and was like don't worry I got it. I was cleaning some of the sauce on the floor and she just was like no I got it. Also, I had a toddler that was having a total meltdown. The lady was trying to help me with that! There was a language barrier, but she was just trying to know his age and tried to smile at him. It was also the evening time so, it was busy, but she was just so calm and helpful. I didn't get a name, but you are amazing and hope you are doing well! Tacos were the best I had since my trip to the Bay in '19. Al pastor was perfect. My husband said the chicken quesadilla is the best he's ever had in his life. All the food was what we wanted and it hit that taco craving. Like everyone has said, it's as good as west coast tacos.

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