I've had my fair share of cubanos and Pepi Cubano may top the list as one of my favorites! Unfortunately, this place is on the other side of the globe but fortunately, I got to try it and look forward to my next visit...someday. I went here on two occasions and thanks to my family and hungry stomach it was enough to try every cubano on the menu. The sandwiches are cut in half which makes sharing easy. On my second visit, one of the staff noticed us sharing all the sandwiches so he cut the sandwiches in quarters :) All the cubanos are very enjoyable but my faves are the Bistek, Tito Choripan and the original Pepi Cubano. The meat portions aren't bountiful but the flavors along with the crispy, buttery bread surely makes up for it. Even the dessert and veggie cubano was very tasty. The cubanos are pressed firmly so the sandwiches end up fairly thin which allows that extra crunch with every bite. read more

See all

I'm a sandwich guy through and through. This olace have nice selection of sandwiches to satisfy anyone. Friendly staff and great food

I love watching AFC and FYI for all their food shows. This year, most of the episodes have been about sandwiches! They have featured Reubens, Philly Cheesesteaks, and Cubanos. The very first time I came across a Cubano was from Bobby Flay's show and I knew I either had to make my own or find a place to buy one. Well, thankfully, I was told by a few friends to check out Pepi Cubano. :) I'll be honest with you that locating the shop was a bit difficult on my first visit (note: it's along the street before Mom and Tina's). But, once you've found it, I promise you that the trek is worth it! The menu is simple with only 8 sandwiches to choose from. After trying my first Cubano, I believe that the essential element to an excellent Cubano is the crispy, crunchy, buttery bread. When it arrives, you can't help but stare at the shiny gleam of all the butter! Sooo good! I recommend you try the original Pepi Cubano, Tito Choripan, and Pan De Bisteca. Since my first time here, I always make it a point to bring new friends to try it out! Awesome sandwiches should always be shared with friends :D read more

Pepi Cubano - Pepi Cubano Menu - New Sandwiches to choose from! - Cuban Near Me - Makati, NCR

I have been craving this ALL DAY. I woke up thinking about it. Now it's 9pm and still can't stop thinking about it. I think it's time to go back and order the entire menu. Met up with my fellow Yelpers for a Happy Hour event (shout out to Joey R. For an AMAZINGGG time) and this was home base. Finding this place was difficult, but it contributes to it being a "diamond in the rough!" Ambiance: C (average) very small and quaint restaurant. Really cool art on the wall. Because it's so small, I would consider it a place to just dine and dash (other patrons in the restaurant have he ability to hear your conversation). Customer service: B Can't say much because we didn't interact with the workers - but from what we saw, it was good. FOOD: A+++++ Bread is so crunchy. Huge portions. Meat is totally juicy and flavorful. We had the Pepe Cubano and the Pollo Cubano. I have no words to describe the ecstasy that I felt during the first bite. Perfect amount of spice and flavor. This is the sandwich place that the Philippines needs. WILL BE BACK! read more

Pepi Cubano - Cuban Near Me - Makati, NCR

Pepi Cubano has been serving Cubanos since 2006 as a delivery service from their Dian St., Makati location. I'm surprised that it isn't bigger than it is, but I suppose it's because the owners aren't willing to sacrifice pricing for quality. And quality is what you get - even if the sandwiches are, apparently, prepared offsite, then grilled to order at this cozy, stylish, mini-store location. There's Latin-Brazilian music playing, there are colorful posters, and a vintage audiophile nook - too bad this isn't a bar with beer and cocktail mixes. In the future, perhaps? In the meantime, the sandwiches are solid. We tried two - the classic Pepi Cubano and the Pan de Bistec. The Pepi is straightforward, tasting of ham, sweet mustard and pickles, while the Pan de Bistec is a flattened cheese steak sandwich, more or less. We could have these every day for a light lunch or dinner; they're that good. This is a restaurant that's easy to miss. It's on the one-way-the-wrong-way of Gallardo St., if you're driving, when the more visible restaurants are on the right side of Tropical Palms Building (Mom & Tina, Ba Noi), on the Perea side. Walk past the initial road curve and you'll see it immediately. read more

See all

I'm a sucker for a well-made sandwich. Especially if it's heavy-handed on the meat, pickles and cheese. Enter the Cubano, a sandwich that shot to fame when the movie Chef came out. I still have to watch it, though I digress. A Cubano is traditionally made with bread that's kind of like a cross between a sub and a panini, stuffed with specially-marinated pork, ham, mustard, cheese and pickles: basically, all things I love in a sandwich. When I got wind of Pepi Cubano opening a branch in Legazpi Village, I knew I had to go and try one for myself. I finally did, and I must admit, the 250 Php I paid for it didn't get me very far. I'm not saying it wasn't delicious, because it totally was. My eyes rolled back to the very end of my skull upon first bite. However, The sandwich wasn't optimally stuffed with a lot of meat, and had very few pickles. A good sandwich must be overflowing with ingredients, in my opinion. So that's where Pepi Cubano falls flat. Their Pan de Guyaba, a sandwich made with cream cheese and guava paste, was delicious, too. The cheese was melt-y and the sandwich was hot, and the combination of sweet, sour and salty flavors was nice and mellow on my tongue. Unfortunately, I had the displeasure of dining there at the same time as a huge entourage, a family complete with screaming toddlers. The acoustics of Pepi Cubano are shitty, so the toddler's agonized screams were like nails on a chalkboard to my ears. That aside, Pepi Cubano is worth a try and is really good. But I'm not entirely sure it's worth my 250 Pesos. read more

Pepi Cubano - Delicious, but maybe not worth 250 Php. - Cuban Near Me - Makati, NCR

Ever since I saw the movie Chef (2014), I had those golden buttery Cubano sandwiches on my mind. Enter Pepi Cubano, a little self-service sandwich shop in the middle of Makati CBD. The store had a huge glass window painted with a red "PEPI CUBANO," teasing passersby of its cute, simple Latin American-inspired interiors. Wooden counter tables and barstools, colorful paintings with a Cuban vibe lined the white walls, and their handwritten menu--a blackboard updated or rewritten daily by an old-man calligrapher. My heart tingled at the experience. We ordered the Chorizo, Bistek and their classic Cubano sandwiches. Boy was all of it good. The buns were fried to a perfect crisp on the outside but with just the right balance of soft and hard on the inside. Each sandwich had a generous helping of the meat which never failed to stand out in every bite. My friend thought it would be great to have fries or chips served on the side, but I thought it wouldn't be close to the authentic Cubano experience that way. Plus, I figured the place was meant to be a takeout counter for people on-the-go, just like the food trucks and sandwich stalls in the US. The price range is arguably expensive especially for a mere sandwich, but I'd still happily treat myself one for the quality and taste, especially for days I'm feeling splurgy on merienda. read more

Pepi Cubano - Trio - Cuban Near Me - Makati, NCR

See all

One of the things I miss the most about living back in Florida is the extremely easy access to Hispanic pastries and food. When I heard about this new Cuban place opening I had to try it to help soothe some of the homesickness. The shop is cozy. Situated on Gallardo in what feels like a hidden alleyway, it actually feels authentic. Cuban food back in Florida is something that's meant to be enjoyed by all for the most part, and the neighborhood feel of the restaurant definitely was the perfect ambiance for the star: Cuban food. The menu is a bit short and you order at the counter and they'll serve you after by calling your number. I ended up getting the classic Pepi Cubano (₱250) while my friend got the Pan de Pollo (₱200). I know that's a bit steep for local standards for a sandwich but this sandwich is authentic. Down to the Kuya pressing down to the contents of my Pepi Cubano, just like you would see in Tampa. It definitely satisfied my Cuban craving and made me miss home a little more. Was it the best Cuban sandwich I've ever had? Nah. But it was definitely a good sandwich. The amount of pickle, ham, and roast pork was the right amount it should be with the right seasoning too. Cuban sandwiches aren't meant to be hulking monstrosities like the subs of Subway and Quiznos. I would've wanted a bit tangier of a mustard but it still wasn't bad. Lastly, the sandwich came out piping hot which I really appreciated but I I feel as though the bread was a bit more buttered than I would've liked but still not a deal breaker. I'll definitely be back to try their other sandwiches! read more

Pepi Cubano - Sandwiches from Pepi Cubano :) - Cuban Near Me - Makati, NCR

See all

This place deserves no more than two stars because of two reasons: 1) the service is super slow and 2) the prices they charge are higher than the price displayed on the menu board. The owner is obviously not experienced in running an efficient business, since they understaff the restaurant and don't give the workers the proper tools to help them run more efficiently. The owner could have at least posted the correct prices on the board so the customers wouldn't be upset at the workers. The owner must be a moron. 食物很好，但他们收取的价格高于菜单。所有者应该更新菜单以避免混淆。工人们很忙。也许业主非常吝啬雇用更多人导致客户受苦。也许业主对业务知之甚少。 read more

Pepi Cubano has always had its fans. Whether it's from the weekend market sector or for those who know about their Dian branch, Pepi's was always a hot ticket. And now that Pepi's has opened a branch in the Makati CBD, I only expect more people to discover how amazing their sandwiches are. Tucked in the back of a building in Legaspi Village, Pepi's is quaint and intimate. There are a few stools in there, but you'd be just as comfortable having the sandwiches for takeout. Let's talk about their cuban sandwiches, though. I've had three of them and they're all delicious. The signature Pepi Cubano has layers of ham and pork that were soft and flavorful. The Tito Choripan was chockful of chorizo slices, and it is as amazing as it sounds. But the runaway winner for me was the Pan de Bistec. Thin slices of flavorful beef practically melting in your mouth as you take bite after bite, leaving you wanting for more. I know the Philippines isn't exactly the hottest sandwich market in the world but perhaps Pepi Cubano can change that, one cuban sandwich at a time. read more

See all

I was really excited when I heard about this place. The Cuban sandwich is my favorite all time sandwich. Unfortunately, Pepi Cubao pre-makes their sandwiches and just warms them under the press. This causes the bread inside the sandwich to become really soggy. The outside of the sandwich was nice and crispy though. My other issues that I have are that they are not very generous with the meat. I had one slice of ham and one slice of pork. Also, they used a sweet pickle. They should be using a dill pickle on a Cuban. All in all not terrible. The sandwich had a nice flavor. They could improve by not using pre-made sandwiches, putting more meat and using dill pickles. The search for a really good Cuban sandwich in Manila continues... read more

Chorizo craving satisfied with Tito Choripan.... sweet, savory, spicy on a flat crunchy bread. Yum!

I made the trip to Makati--the Signa Designer Residences to be exact--to attend Valero Eat Street 2. I received a free sample of the Pepi Cubano sandwich. The bread-to-filling ratio was perfect, and the slow roasted pork really stood out. Insanely good! The sandwich I got was big enough to be shared by two people (or four sampling or tasting portions) which is not bad for P250. read more

I expected more with Pepi Cubano. My Cubano craving was not satiated. Still looking for a great cubano place in Manila.