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    Pepita's Cafe & Bar

    4.6 (59 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Margarita and pastor tacos
    Michael T.

    Came by after an afternoon at Zilker. Pastor tacos were fantastic and the drinks were good as well.

    Full menu with reasonable prices
    Gigi B.

    I am always looking for local. Austin has so many choices! Today I dropped on Pepita's Cafe & Bar. It is such a warm ambiance in a small space created to feel spacious. One hostess greets everyone with a very warm smile and directions to choose your seat. I ordered the Burrito Undone and a cup of Pozole Verde soup, a savory Solano & tomato Lloyd broth, hominy chicken, cilantro, onions & cabbage, topped with a drizzle of sour cream. TODAY, they created a pork version, which I promptly wanted to try. I listed the ingredients because just reading them in this semi cool weather made my mouth water! There is this long bar that looks like home to the locals because you can see right into the prep area.

    Fry Avo Taco
    Elena L.

    Stopped by this cafe and bar on a weekday after seeing the great reviews, and it really lived up to the hype. The place has a very pleasant atmosphere, with a clean and stylish interior. Tables were spotless, and the service was attentive without being overbearing. I was really looking forward to ordering the ceviche, but unfortunately they told me it wasn't available that day. That was a bit disappointing. The food was fresh and flavorful, with generous portions that left us full and happy. We also tried a couple of their cocktails - interesting flavors and well-balanced. Prices are a bit above average, but honestly, it felt worth it given the overall experience. The location is a bit tucked away and easy to miss if you're not looking for it, but we were glad we found it. Definitely a spot we'd come back to

    STREET TACOS Single Rob's Shrimp Taco
    Yenah J.

    It's very cute in here. I like the relaxed vibes. In terms of the food, it didn't blow me away. My street tacos were really good but the rice and beans were not that good. I got a mango margarita on the rocks and it was ok. The service was great and my waiter was very attentive. There is ample parking.

    Amazingggg!

    we were in the area and stopped by this cute little cafe it has amazing service, food selection and great quality some pretty great martinis, we were attended by an awesome host Carlos great vibes and very friendly would definitely come back

    Stephanie P.

    We were in the area and decided to try something new and of course local! We stumbled upon this cafe which has a large offering of vegatarian options. Upon entering we noticed the cute patio area out front which was lined with different types of cati. We were told we could select our table. Since it was good weather early on we selected a table outdoors. There was 4/5 , 2 person tables and 2 other picnic tables to choose from. The inside is kind of small with more of larger tables to accommodate larger parties. Our waitress came over promptly with water in hand. We pace our order before the crowd came. The order took about 15/20 minutes to be served. However our waitress didn't deliver our food, or check back on us after it was dropped off and we had to go find her to request our check. We ordered the following: Avocado toast- 4/5- the Dijon vinaigrette, arugula , and pickled onions were what set it apart from others. We ordered the egg over medium however it seemed to be over easy when it arrived. We would definitely order again. Portebella hash- 4/5 served with red potatoes, slightly undercooked in my opinion however others may like the harder texture that red potatoes tend to offer. The Flavor over all was great , could have had 2 Eggs vs the 1 it came with . Vanilla latte -3/5 - not very flavorful and the espresso itself was very biter- I wouldn't personally order this again. They have a full bar with lots of offerings , great brunch and happy hour specials as well. If I'm the area again we would pay them another visit.

    Anastasiia Z.

    A very charming, authentic cafe with excellent food and friendly staff. The best fajitas in town!

    El Pescador Taco $7 for a single  Tortillas crusted tilapia, fantastic salsa topper
    Christa W.

    Beautiful experience! The owner, Nellie, and all of her staff made this morning a fantastic meal from the minute we waked in, through walking out the door. We found a new go-to spot and can't wait to come back!

    Vegan Chilaquiles
    Denia V.

    Yes - they have Vegan options for anyone that was curious. We called ahead and the waiter grabbed the owner of the restaurant and walked us through the menu! I am not vegan and grabbed the churros, chicken flautas, & tip nachos (I was starving and over ordered haha). BF grabbed some custom tacos & vegan chilaquiles omitting anything non vegan. All great - would return to try more. Service was a little slow on taking orders, but once we did the food turnaround quickly.

    Beef and chicken STREET TACOS
    Katie S.

    Great spot for lunch! Large menu with tons of options. The service was great as well. Helpful with what menu items they suggest. We got the street tacos. Beef was my favorite. Queso and salsa was delicious as well!

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    Great authentic Mexican food with friendly staff. Low key and relaxed ambiance, very hole-in-the-wall in a great way.

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    The food was so delicious and the server was so friendly and nice! It was also a quiet and nice atmosphere. 100% recommend!!!

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    We tried Pepita's yesterday and it was great! Their fajitas for one hit the spot for two. Great service and value!

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    Taylor thank you for your review! We are happy you enjoyed everything!

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    5 months ago

    love this place!! the food, service, drinks, are all amazing!! such a cute spot in westlake and a hidden gem!!

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    It's a shame because everyone is really nice, but the menu is boring and prices are highhhhh!

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    Great spot for food and drinks! Owner and staff were delightful! Next time I'm in Austin, I'll come back, highly recommend!

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    Incredible experience and food. As true fans of Mexican cuisine, we're highly impressed. Highly recommended and we will be back for sure!

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