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    Pepita's Cafe

    4.3 (21 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Lucy D.

    Stopped by Pepita's Cafe to grab a quick snack before a doc appointment. While we waited we were offered chips and salsa, the chips were warm and crispy, as though freshly fried. The salsa is spicy and well flavored. The restaurant is small and cozy, we were invited to sit while our snack was prepared. As we waited, the sounds and yummy fragrance coming from the kitchen were tantalizing, I cannot help but think of my abuelita and mama's cooking based on the delicious smells. We ordered a simple carne asada quesadilla and it came with salsa. The carne asada was well seasoned, peppery, and was cooked to perfection. The tortilla was slightly crispy with little bits of crunchy cheese...it was delightful! Highly recommend Pepita's Cafe, the food and service are wonderful.

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    Ann P.

    I love dining to this small restaurant the food is always on point... the owner is always nice and his daughter Alejandra is awesome... we like coming here in the weekends!!!

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    Perla P.

    This is our second visit here. I opted for the chilaquiles this time because I love their beans and just wanted to try something i normally wouldnt get. Most places serve beans that are dry. These are creamy and have that homemade fresh taste to them. Was supposed to be spicy, but it wasn't and that's ok because it had a good flavor to it. Menudo was much better this time around, which says alot because I thought it was delicious the first time around. I highly recommend this place to eat. We will be coming back again. Each time I'll try something different.

    Chilaquiles and beans

    We picked our baby girl up from her first day of preschool and wanted to celebrate with chilaquiles. My husband found Pepita's and we had such a sweet time. It felt like enjoying a family meal in someone's (clean) home. They brought chips and amazing spicy salsa. Everything seemed to be done with great care. The food was yummy and the owner let my daughter pick out a pastry. We'll be back.

    Huevos Rancheros with beans

    Good authentic Mexican food. Cozy environment and a great atmosphere for breakfast or lunch

    This place is great! Authentic Mexican Food and Feel. Albóndigas are my favorite
    Manuel G.

    Love this place! Authentic Mexican Food! Albóndigas are my favorite. Family ran, which makes it special.

    Pepita's Cafe... a cozy respite in bustling National City
    Merrily C.

    Pepita's is a small pink brick restaurant on Highland Avenue. There are tables with umbrellas out front. It is family owned and operated. Service is attentive and friendly. I found it to be absolutely charming, although I didn't take the owner/waiter's hint to order the caldo de res. Instead, I opted for the chile relleno, which was, well... not that great. But later I saw a regular with the caldo that looked and smelled wonderful. I'll go back to try that. The nice part about Pepita's is its charm. It is small and cozy. I tucked myself into a corner booth with a book and had a nice little lunch. Plus half a star because when I sat down, their radio station played a song by my favorite band. Its got street parking, but every time I've driven by, there are always spots available. I parked right out front. I'll update this review when I get the caldo de res, or if I try breakfast (word around town is breakfast is their forte).

    Chorizo and beans

    Authentic and delicious family owned Mexican food restaurant. I love that there are white and red menudo available every day.

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    FYI they are offering a meal and soda FREE OF CHARGE to help those in need. Check it out if you are in the neighborhood.

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    The food here is really good. My grandma showed me This place a bunch of years ago. The chilequillas are really good.

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    3.8(406 reviews)
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    I would definitely go here more often if they had drive thru…read more Food is delicious. They have their own salsa bar area. Service was great and got our food fast. The place was nice and they also have outdoor seatings. Ordered their carne asada chips in which the amount of food was better than most other places and of course, it was goooood. I've had their tacos and carne asada fries in the past which was delicious as well.

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    I came to Tacos El G around 9:30 PM. They're open until midnight, which I appreciated, and when we…read moregot there it wasn't hectic. The place was clean, and there was plenty of seating. You order and pay first, then they call your name when everything's ready. Service was nice and straightforward. The salsa bar was clean and stocked with fresh limes, two salsas, and radishes. There are a few tables inside plus a bigger table, but we chose to sit outside on the patio. It was clean, comfortable, and the weather made it easy to eat outside. Cabeza: $3.69. Super juicy and packed with flavor. If you like cabeza, this one hits. It came with onions and cilantro and didn't need much else. Lengua: $4.38. Lengua is usually my go-to, and this one was cooked really well. Not greasy at all, which I appreciated. The texture was right, and the flavor was solid, especially with extra lime. I enjoyed it, but I wouldn't order more than one at that price. Adobada: $3.69 each. These were my husband's favorite. They come with a creamy green salsa that isn't at the salsa bar, and it pairs really well with the pork. Probably the safest order here. I'd come back to try other items since they have a lot of different cuts and styles, but the prices do make you pause a little, especially if you're ordering multiple tacos.

    This place is so mid and so overpriced for what you get. The pastor/adobada tacos are ok, but the…read morefries for $23 and like barely any meat is criminal. And the employees dgaf which just shows me they're underpaid. Save your money and your tummy. Go else where.

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