Si me gusta! Especialmente la tostada de carne de res. Plenty of parking around the área, lots of seating, hit the spot! Decent service and decor too! read more

The margaritas are great! Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to them. The Mission District burrito was very bland and seemed to lack any real seasoning or flavor. I had particularly high hopes for the Chicken Caribe based on the description of a citrus-habanero marinade with mango salsa fresca. The chicken itself actually had really good flavor, but unfortunately it was extremely dry. That might not have been quite as noticeable if the mango salsa had added some moisture, but the salsa was also very dry. It was essentially diced mango, onion and chiles without the juiciness or saucy consistency you'd normally expect from a salsa. There were definitely some good flavors in the Chicken Caribe, so the potential is there. But between the dry chicken, dry salsa and bland burrito, the food was disappointing overall. read more

It's great to know that there are still good restaurants around. We were both very satisfied with our meals, I with a chili verde burrito and hubby with carne asada one. The server, a tall, attractive blond gal, was very efficient and accommodating. The restaurant was charming, very clean and well-maintained. It had a lively atmosphere. read more

Peppers Is a Flavor Fiesta with a Side of Noise I've dined at Peppers Restaurant several times, and each visit feels like a lively celebration satisfying Mexican flavors -- often accompanied by plenty of bustling energy. Our most recent visit was for the annual fundraiser for the non-profit Al & Friends, which added a warm sense of community to the evening. The House Margaritas remain a standout: balanced, refreshing, and an ideal way to start the meal. The combo tostadas were crisp, flavorful, and generously filled. I also tried the garlic prawns; while tasty, they leaned a bit too creamy for my liking, and I found myself wishing for a stronger garlic punch. The grilled prawns, however, were exceptional --perfectly seasoned, cooked just right, and keen with flavor. The atmosphere at Peppers is consistently lively and, at times, quite noisy. It's part of the charm, though it can feel a bit hectic depending on the night. Still, the popularity is well earned. On the Tommy B Restaurant Scale (A-F): Peppers earns a solid B. Great food, fun vibe, and plenty of personality--just be ready for the buzz. read more

Called in to get on the wait list Drive around until a great parking space came open Very friendly, excellent service Chips & 2 salsas immediately Food really really good! Snapper Vera Cruz & Jamaican mango curry. Both mild & almost superb I wanted chili verde but it's spicy Black beans have sour cream Pinto refried has chz (fyi) Started coming here maybe 25 yrs ago. Still great! read more

Not real Mexican food , false advertising. Quesadillas with Kraft cheese , beans taste like can beans. I will not recommend this place read more

Had the Chicken hard shell taco and carne asada burrito combo. Decent. This is the most Americanized Mexican food I've eaten outside of a Taco Bell. Which, makes sense in hindsight, given that it's located in Pacific Grove. They definitely found what pays the bills. read more

I noticed this place the other day so we made reservations for last night. It's tucked away on a side street as you enter a residential area. The parking was a bit challenging even though they have a parking lot for customers but we found a space. It was obvious that it's a locals spot and the place was full. There's a full bar as you walk in, fun decor pleasant ambiance. It's on the small side but there's a covered patio outside for overflow/outdoor dining. "Ben" was our server. He was so attentive and friendly! We ordered a tequila flight, very nice!, shrimp fajitas that came with black beans and rice, taco and enchilada plate and a glass of Cabernet. Everything was delicious and I can't wait to go back because I really want to try the Mexican chocolate cake! Also, the location is so close to the hotel we stayed at in Lover's Point. We coulda shoulda walked! read more

Service was great our server was awesome but the food was absolutely terrible. The beans you could taste were canned the rice was super dry , flavorless I was super disappointed in the tacos the tortillas were basically barley cooked and it felt like I was eating teriyaki steak in between stiff corn tortillas. Place was clean and it was a good location food just wasn't good , probably would have better luck eating at chipotle read more

Peppers Mexicali Cafe - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Peppers Mexicali is one of those local gems you're glad you stumbled upon. The moment you walk in, the warm, friendly service makes you feel like a regular even if it's your first visit. The portions are generous and you definitely won't leave hungry. I ordered a beef dish and was blown away by how tender the meat was. It practically melted in my mouth. Their sauces are another level too. flavorful, with just the right kick, and clearly made in-house with care. Everything from the chips and salsa to the entrées was fresh and full of flavor. Add in the chill, laid-back vibe and quick, attentive service, and you've got the kind of place you keep coming back to. read more

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This restaurant has very nice outdoor seating with heaters!! Service was ok. i asked for salt but it never showed up. Ordered the swordfish fajitas and the chile verde with side salad instead of rice and beans. Everything was tasty, portions were huge and pricing was reasonable. Not the best mexican food i've had but a reasonable option. read more

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I come back here for the Garlic prawns all the time. Love this place. Highly recommend

Ordered the special: Sword fish fajitas. Excellent preparation. Fish was cooked near perfection. The peppers and onions were more stewed than what normally comes with fajitas, but worked well with the fish. The shells tasted homemade. Carne asada tacos, excellent flavor and tender. Chips and salsa, were the only non-good food items. Chips did not taste fresh and salsa was very bland. Margarita was flat (no kick to it, matter of preference). Service was good/timely. Atmosphere is fun, nice space. read more

Lunch today was quite good, price moderate and Andrew was an excellent waiter. We will definitely be back.

It's all downhill after the chips and salsa. Had the carne asada. For the record it's supposed to be a skirt steak, it's not. It's basically a cheap New York strip steak and it tasted like it was marinated in teriyaki sauce. Tastes like gentrification. The place looked busy with only one server for the whole floor and I admired his work ethic. read more

Had to audit my own bill because the math didn't add up. The waiter tried to justify it with a 3% card surcharge and blamed "the computer," only to eventually realize I was being charged for a dish I never ordered. Corrected, yes - but not before a lot of unnecessary attitude. Food was mediocre, salsa we ordered never arrived. Advice: check your bill carefully if you eat here. read more

We've been dining at Peppers for 23 years and have never had a bad meal. Fresh ingredients and great salsas. Some of the staff have been there for decades, and they remember customers visit after visit. read more

It's worth the wait! Great Mexican Food. The tortillas are hot and fresh. My husband and I shared the fajitas to save room for dessert. It was perfect. The restaurant is small with a small bar. The line to get in on a Wednesday night was a 45min wait... still worth it! read more

Peppers Mexicali Cafe - House Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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"DO ELSEWHERE!!!" $27 for a taco plate by myself. Clumpy rice with no color or flavor, beans no flavor, meat was chewy with nerve... Service, nobody came by. Good thing I didn't bring my RV group or I would have been so embarrassed! I packed the the food and gave it to a homeless guy! My go to place is 10 minutes up the road on Forest: Sarita's Mexican Grill Restaurant, 21 Soledad, Monterey 93940. read more

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We're in town visiting family and decided to stop in. We were able to walk in at around 5;30-6 on a Saturday and get an outdoor table for 7+ adults. The staff was extremely accommodating. As busy as it was, our food and drinks came out quickly. Everything was correct and we couldn't have been happier with the service. The cherry on top was the location of their outdoor area. Our kids could run around in an empty side lot which was extremely helpful! read more

Peppers Mexicali Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Super kind and helpful staff. Took my order and sent it to kitchen immediately. Walking distance to the beach. Nice spot with great food. read more

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After hearing about how good the garlic shrimps are on Yelp, we decided to go there to give it a try. It doesn't taste like Mexican food because it was in a creamy white sauce. It was not bad. But there is no Mexican Spices to it. Before we order, we had asked how much for a side of Carnes asada and the waitress said $6.95. So we ordered the garlic shrimps plate ($23.95) and add on a side order of Carnes Asada. Then on the receipt they charged us $16.95 for a side of Carnes Asada. Are you kidding me? If we had known that we could of order a whole meal instead. They also charged you for service fee. With that cost you can get better food somewhere else. read more

Peppers Mexicali Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

It's a very nice place. The food is tasty, and the service and ambience is wonderful. Just beware, as Mexicali places go, Peppers leans heavily into the Cali in presentation. I had the special salmon tacos and my wife had the Tacos Al Carbon. My salmon was very good and her skirt steak was perfect. But, these were served on flour tortillas. Flour tortillas are for burritos. Tacos go on soft corn tortillas. The condiments were shredded leaf lettuce and some grated cheddar and Monterey Jack. The also had a little bowl of pico and another of their guacamole. There was no cilantro, and the pico was primarily just diced tomatoes. Their guacamole is delicious, as are their margaritas. The red and green salsas they bring with their chips are quite good as well. I found the black beans tasty, and the rice boring. Seeing those flour tortillas served with tacos though was Roy. read more

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Good atmosphere and good food too. It was pretty lively on a Sunday evening when everything else in Pacific Grove was closed or quiet. Recommended Peppers to other friends a few days later & they also reported a favorable experience too. read more

My wife and I live in a close by Tourist town however we don't get to Monterey very often. We lucked out and went a little before the dinner rush on a Saturday afternoon when it wasn't really busy. The skirt steak fajitas was amazing with my Pacifico on tap ! The waiter was attentive and the dinning room was welcoming. We will definitely put this on our to do over list for future visits to Monterey ! read more

I was impressed. I was by myself in a biz trip exploring the area after work. The yelps were good, so I headed to Peppers. Good street parking in a late Wednesday afternoon. Promptly greeted and sat with the menu. Server Josh also promptly greeted me and brought chips and salsa. I ordered the grilled prawns starter and they offered a salmon taco special for an entree. Both were excellent. Very good size portioned grilled salmon filets in the tacos. Josh was very attentive and friendly. Ambiance is a neighborhood restaurant with a very welcoming vibe. Highly recommended! read more

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If you're looking for some authentic local Mexican food in Pacific Grove definitely check out the spot. It seems like a local favorite because it was packed. The place is cozy and the staff are friendly. We ordered the three combination to share and it was more than enough. The price point is just right and the portion sizes are generous! definitely recommend. read more

The good: service was friendly, including to a baby, and portions were big. Meat and salsas were decent. It was very loud inside. Very Americanized as others have pointed out. I found most of the food pretty bland. The melted cheese (which was abundant) had that slightly burnt flavor (like when you overcook your cheese toast in the toaster oven) and made pretty much everything unappetizing. read more

Great local spot! Always very busy at dinner, we love the margaritas and my personal favorite are the mushroom artichoke enchiladas. Service has always been extremely fast once we are seated and prices are great for the area! read more

Such a gem spot!! We had such wonderful experiences and loved the authenticity of the food. It was exactly what we looked for... local, welcoming and great food! Skirt steak Taco was awesome! Scott was a really good server. I also have to say the hostesses were very sweet since the moment they picked up the phone for our reservation. Much appreciated them!! The homemade spicy sauce was out of this world and margaritas at the bar were so fresh and great! Thank you so much for making this visit so special for us and our children. We hope to visit again. Highly recommended!!! read more

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Plenty of street orkinKinda expensive for what you get, but keep in mind this is Pacific Grove and not Los Angeles. Service was non-existent. We didn't see our server apart from when he was taking our orders a and clearing the table. My Snapper Yucatán dish ($20.50) only came with 2 tortillas. The Jack's Spicy Margarita ($13) was good, but nothing special. Rice tasted like microwaveable rice and the beans tasted like they were out of a can. I only got 2 corn tortillas with my order. read more

Good was very bad. I don't understand How they get so many people to dine Through the years. On a good note, our server was attentive. read more

This restaurant was hustlin and bustlin on a Friday afternoon around dinnertime. But that didn't stop us from receiving fast and friendly service as we ordered for takeout. The staff was attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we stepped inside, and was accommodating while we waited for our order, and even when we asked if we could get margaritas to go! We got the seafood paella and portabello mushroom dish, and enjoyed our meals at a nearby park. Everything was absolutely satisfying, fresh and flavorful ingredients, good sized portions, a mound of clams, mussels, prawns, and fish mixed in with perfectly sauced rice and sauteed veggies... the paella served hot and delicious! Our order came with tortillas on the side, and warm and crisp tortilla chips (super tasty, some of the best I've had) and red and green salsa. We also got blood orange margaritas to go, and these were so yummy, a nice sweetness and flavor to wash down our meal, not heavy on the alcohol. I definitely recommend Peppers Mexicali Cafe if looking for some good eats in Pacific Grove, a cute and casual eatery sure to please. read more

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Peppers has awesome service and I love their back patio. It's a good place for a casual group meetup. The guac is fresh and they keep the chips flowing. However, they do not season their food. Their mole enchiladas in particular don't recognizably contain a single spice one uses in mole. They could have honestly been made with spaghetti sauce given the flavor. If you're someone who eats at the Cheesecake Factory while on vacation, it's probably great, but if you gravitate towards taco trucks in areas where actual Mexicans live, this ain't it. read more

Busy restaurant in the quaint downtown Pacific Grove area, with great food options & generous portions. Service is friendly & efficient, with chips and salsa being brought to the table almost as soon as we were seated! For an appetizer we ordered the calamari which was crispy & well seasoned. The cilantro dipping sauce was tasty and not spicy at all, despite the menu description. I ordered the Mushroom and Artichoke enchiladas (one enchilada) and I really enjoyed my dish. It is a unique vegetarian spin on enchiladas! Even with just one enchilada, it is a very generous portion with the black beans and the rice. Doused in the "red and green sauce" as our server described it, it was really delicious! My husband had the Mission District Burrito Platter with steak. He really enjoyed his dish & despite the big serving he had no problem cleaning his plate! My daughter opted for the Combination Platter - a Chicken Taco & a Burrito. It was an absolutely huge serving and she could not finish it! There is a 3% service charge if you use your credit card, so just bear that in mind. We would definitely return to try other items on the menu when we are in the Pacific Grove area! read more

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The service here is great! From the hostess to the waiter, everyone was extremely nice and eager to help my wife and I. However, if you're seeking authentic Mexican food, this is not the place for you. I expected a little more flavor from the food but left disappointed. read more

Peppers Mexicali Cafe - Two Item Combination - Mexican Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Busy and popular restaurant. They do take reservations by phone and not online. Good food overall and an excellent staff. They have some spicy options too. read more

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we both had fish taco, black beans & rice & the tacos weren't great, our tortillas were cracked & crumbly, the fish didnt have much flavor, but all the toppings were fresh & flavorful, our server did a great job read more

Peppers Mexicali Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

What can I say about Peppers Mexicali Café this place never disappoints .. my rancheros was on point taco was delicious. Everything was fresh. This is a must stop every time. I'm in Monterey Peninsula. read more

Peppers Mexicali Cafe - The aftermath of my huevos rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

The best Mexican food in PG... but I miss their outdoor seating. The tacos al carbon are fantastic.