Peppe's restaurant in Canutillo, Texas characterizes itself as a "New Mexican Food Restaurant" so naturally I just had to drive down to see what it is all about. Since I have lived in New Mexico for many years and dined in all the Mexican food restaurants in Las Cruces as well as others around the state, I have a sound point of reference as to what is good New Mex cuisine. Inside the restaurant is nicer than you might expect from viewing it from the outside. It is full of light, open, clean, and a comfortable place for dining. Upon entering I was greeted by a friendly gentleman and told to sit wherever I wanted. There are two dining areas, a smaller room near the entrance and a larger dining area through an archway. The seating is exclusively on banquet chairs with large tables. A waitress was at my table within a minute or two with a menu, a bowl of chips and a little glass flask with salsa. The service was very pleasant and efficient. Everybody working there seemed most friendly and accomodating. Wanting to sample a wide variety of their "New Mexican" food I ordered the #3 combo plate. It was prepared and on my table within eight to ten minutes. It came with Spanish rice, whole pinto beans, a rolled taco filled with ground beef, an enchilada, a chile relleno, and red chile con carne, A small dish of their coleslaw was served on the side. So, how did the food taste? Was it "New Mexican?" Was it good? High in quality New Mex food? Let's find out. The enchilada was covered in their red chile sauce with a bit of shredded cheese. Their rolled taco was sandwiched between the enchilada and the relleno and strangely enough it was sitting in the red sauce which made it impossible to pick up and eat with your hands. Strange way to serve a rolled taco??? The relleno had no sauce over it. The plate had the appearance of New Mex food, but what of the quality? To begin, the chips were very ordinary. They rate about a "C." The tomato based salsa was low on flavor and heat. Very mediocre salsa. Rate it a "C"...no better. The beans were a bit bland and quite undistinguished. Give them a C." The rice was the usual. Rate the rice a "C+." It was fluffy and prepared well. The rolled taco which had to be eaten with a knife and fork was somewhat tough and chewy with little corn flavor. The beef filling was not very well seasoned. Rate the rolled taco a "C-." Not something to look forward to. The enchilada was ok as far as it went but the red chile sauce...THE HALLMARK OF NEW MEX CUISINE...covering it was not good. The red chile sauce at Peppe's was really below the New Mex standard. Thus, the enchilada rated about a "C." The chile con carne had some properly sized and tender chunks of pork but again the red chile sauce had little flavor and was quite bland. Not up to the New Mexican standard. Rate the red chile con carne about a "C." Rate the red chile sauce a "C-." Not the stuff of legend. The relleno was plainly speaking not very good. The coating and the chile pepper itself were both soft and mushy with little flavor. Rate Peppe's chile relleno this day a "D" for poor. The coleslaw was vinegar based and not mayo based. It had therefore a little zing to it but at the end of the day it was nothing to write home about. Rate it a "C." So, all in all, I came away a little disappointed. Although I like the restaurant and found the people there nice and the service very good, I found all the food, while not bad, (relleno excepted) to be very pedestrian. I hate to say this given how pleasant the people at Peppe's are but I did not find one food item that was really good. None of this was a good version of New Mexican cuisine. Thus, rate the overall dining experience at Peppe's in Canutillo THREE AND A HALF STARS....not bad but not a great experience for for a full serve restaurant. Everything tasted today was "C" level food. The folks that pass out five star ratings I can only say that they must have a very limited perspective regarding New Mex cuisine. read more

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The New Mexican food was really good but what stood out was our waitress Hilda. She knew it was our first time there & brought out little samples. She was so genuine, not just nice when it was time to pay hoping for a good tip. All in all a great place to eat. Nothing fancy just good food & excellent service. Just a good vibe from everyone working there! read more

Today was as outstanding as it always is!!! We have been coming here for many years and we always get consistent, exceptional food and service! The food is always as great as the margaritas. We always look forward to coming back! Thank you for taking such great care of us for so many years! read more

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It's in the end cap of a run down strip mall in Canutillo. What better place hide a treasure? In this case, the recipes of the legendary Griggs family that kept El Pasoans, Las Crucens, and all parts in between so well fed for nearly 100 years. Griggs food, and sister La Posta in Mesilla, always had their own spin on New Mexican food, and we are lucky a nugget of it still exists. Thanks, Peppe's! Gourmet Mexican Food, indeed. read more

Peppe and Lorena are lovely hosts, as are all their servers. The service is always good, as is the food. They have stayed true to the original Grigg's recipes. I am waiting for their innovative food invention of the Mexican Eggroll! read more

Great Family owned place, Authentic Texmex well portioned. Service excellent at affordable prices.

The food is delicious and the service is excellent! I had the famous rolled tacos, and they were perfectly crisp and savory. The chips and salsa were also super tasty. The 4 star review is because of the ambiance. This is a legit hole-in-the-wall. It kind of feels like a grandmother's house mixed with an old multipurpose community room. Decor is odd, but completely worth it for the food and service! read more

After a doctor appointment at the University Medical Center, we went to Peppe's in Cantutillo for lunch. My wife had the three-taco plate (ground beef) with rice and beans, and I had the ground beef/carne asada burrito covered in queso. Everything was very good. Our waitress was the daughter of the owners, and she was very attentive to any needs of the customers. Nice atmosphere. read more

Great New Mexican style food from the former employees of Grigg's famous restaurant. Love everything on the menu, Especially the side dishes (slaw, beans). Fair prices for good food, go! read more

Excellent service and employees very personable. Food fresh and sabroso! Not crowded. Owner made rounds to make sure everything OK. Take cash with you to avoid credit card surcharge. Recommend highly. read more

A trip to El Paso, Texas is not complete until we stop by and see our friends (who treat us more like family) and have an amazing Mexican meal! Thank you again Peppe' and family! Have a Great Day/Week! Kev.... #EntreFREEDOM #IBPNow #QualityPropertiesUSA #Grateful #Blessed #PlayFullOut #BuildYourDreamLife read more

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Another celebration for the books! Friendly efficient service as always! Great fresh food and margaritas as every other visit! read more

Peppe's Restaurant - Margaritas and chips and salsa! - Mexican Near Me - Canutillo, Texas

Food is EXEMPLARY! Service lately (last few months) has been terrible. Waited an hour for a to go order. Young woman waitress got the order wrong. Ended up with missing items and not what was ordered and combined items in 1 plate that were for multiple people. Hopefully they will find better help soon! read more

I'm very disappointed! It used to be to be my "Got to" place for my tamales. But the quality has gone down, from the taste, to the size of the tamales. The price has increased which I understand but to pay for poor quality and size is not worth the wait in line. read more

The food is amazing - authentic and the margaritas are amazing!!!! Super service!! The only place to have real Mexican food!!! read more

Peppe and Lorena helped me surprise my sister for her 80th Birthday and her two Birthday Buddies who have celebrated together for years!. We pre-arranged 4 delicious meals off the regular menu! They set up the whole room with custom decorations, cake and ice cream I provided! They served The Freshest Food and Dessert efficiently and quickly for 35 guests!. Lorena sang "Las Mañanitas beautifully! The honorees and guests alike had a joy-filled celebration! Peppe y Lorena LA FIESTA MAS FINA‼ read more

If you know, you know. If not, you are missing out. I grew up eating at Grigg's, and Peppe's is just a scaled down version, with many of the same menu items and the chips and salsa that I was raised on. Every time I am in town, I have to visit at least once. read more

Peppe's was recommended by our realtor right after we moved to El Paso as one of the best Mexican restaurants. Since then we've been eaten here several times. Every time we came here we enjoyed our meal with very good service. I wouldn't call this a fancy place. It's easily missed if you are paying attention driving down on Doniphan. Interior deco is sort of funky. There is a collection of organs (musical instrument) in the back room. Other displayed items seem to be personal in nature. Serving portion is not too big, but it's adequately satisfying. So, the price is very reasonable. You'll enjoy eating here. If you don't live on the west-side, it'll be a little trek to Peppe's. read more

Peppe's Restaurant - Caldillo--great soup!! - Mexican Near Me - Canutillo, Texas

Peppe's is a hole-in-the-wall little eatery just hidden inside a strip mall just off of Doniphan Dr. The food is very good with a notable speciality, a wonderful staff and reasonable prices. My son and I walked in around 7pm to get an evening meal. The restaurant was full, and the two dining rooms were buzzing. Several large tables had big family gatherings with obvious good cheer going on. We got a small table quickly and were served chips and salsa . We ordered a super nacho appetizer with half ground beef and half chicken meat on it. It was excellent, loaded with cheese , refried beans jalepeno peppers and meat. For an entree I ordered a combo #3 which included a chili Relleno, enchilada and rolled taco, along with rice , beans and shredded beef chili. The meal was good and had huge portions. The real highlight was the buttery and delicious chili relleno. My son ordered the 3 chili rellenos meal and he likewise had a great experience. The portions were large and we both left full and happy. The enchilada, rolled taco and other items were good, though not amazing. Their signature item was definitely the wonderful chili relleno! If you love them, this is a good place to check out. The staff was so nice and helpful with was a delight to dine in at Peppe's. read more

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Great food, great service!! Reasonable prices and delicious food! Great enchiladas, tacos, red Chile con carne. Everything is delicious!! read more

Absolutely love this place the food is amazing everything is homemade which you don't find anymore, the staff is extremely friendly and love to make conversation they really make you feel at home. I added this place to my favorites list and I hope on my next journey through El Paso I can stop again and enjoy more amazing food and hospitality! read more

This place came highly recommended by a staff member at the El Paso Chihuahuas game that I attended back in late August. I gotta say, their service is impeccable, and the server had me try their sauces before I ordered since it was my first time there. He was very helpful in explaining New Mexican cuisine compared to traditional Mexican fare. Their QUESO is the best I've ever had in my life! So that's what I got, a pollo asada burrito with said queso sauce. Phenomenal! When I return to the ELP area, I will be back! read more

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Very fast service, especially for a quick weekday lunch break! Rosie was our waitress and greeted us with a smile. Our chips and salsa came right as we were seated and our drink order was taken promptly. Our food came out in just a few minutes and it was delicious. I like the combination plates and the ICX grinder. The slaw and desserts are good too. read more

A friendly, family-staffed, unassuming place in a strip mall. Heavily visited by local families, with social distancing. I judge Mexican food by the basics (beans and rice) as well as the main dish. In all aspects Peppe's was exceptional. I can't tell you the last time I was served frijoles de olla, snd they were tasty without being over spiced. The combo I had demonstrated the cook's skills and the sopaipillas were the cripiest I've had. I cannot say enough about Pepp's and will make another trip out to Canutillo to eat there. read more

Peppe's has AIWAYS been good. Everything on the menu is hot. Tastes authentic and the service very good. Everyone very friendly. The chile con queso delicious. read more

This place is amazing. The owner brought us out sample sauces so we could see which dishes we would like. It is small and has a family atmosphere as the owner and his family greets you and waits on you. The food comes out quick and is flavored great. It is a New Mexican style restaurant which is milder food, but the food is still flavored superb. If you are driving near El Paso, you need to try this place. Do not be deterred by it being in a strip mall. The place is nice, clean, and very pleasant. read more

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They server New Mexico style food, which is very good. Note this is not Mexican food therefore is not spicy. Nevertheless it is very good food and very good service. Has noce decoration read more

This is a great casual restraunt with friendly staff and supperb N.M. style food. One of our favourite spots.

Hospitality and customer service is amazing here . The food is very delicious and hits the spot .

My family who is much older than I have been coming here for years. They say the place is different, updated, new tile floors, different servers, but the food is just the same. The rolled tacos (flautas) are crisp and crunch just right then melt in your mouth. The picadillo soup is a true classic with green chile, beef cubes, and potato. The salsa is served in little jars for you to pour out at your leisure and the chips are thick and crunchy. Don't forget about dessert either, they now have mini sopapillas which are light, fluffy, and super cute! My family was right this hole in the wall place was worth a visit. read more

This was a such a nice restaurant. Very fresh & good food and friendly staff. I was so pleased to find a homey, tasty restaurant available during these covid-19 times. read more

Great mexican food. Great service and friendly atmosphere. If you loved Griggs you will love Peppes. Fantastic salas,all food is yummy Easy access from the Discount mall and I 10 in west El Paso. You won't be disappointed! read more

Authentic New Mexico Mexican food recipes that have been passed down for generations. Family owned and operated makes this restaurant a joy to dine in. You must start with chili con queso served with steamed corn tortillas or an order of the bean cheese and jalapeño nachos. The Croom special will have your taste buds dancing all around the different flavors of this combination plate. read more

Excellent service! Excellent chips and salsa!! Excellent enchiladas and Chile rellenos!!! Give them a try, you won't be disappointed!!

The manager Yolanda was so amazing !! Sweet amazing the food was amazing ! She gave us samples before trying anything of the saucy everything was homemade !! It was just asking all around read more

The place isn't anything special to look at - it's in an older building, not much in the way of signage, unless you're looking for it you would drive right by without a second thought. Inside you'll find a very clean, but basic, restaurant. The service and food make this place stand out - walk in and you're greeted immediately by several people, including the owner if he's there. If you miss Griggs - you will love this place. It's owned by one of the chefs from Griggs, with many of the same dishes. Swing by and bring an appetite. read more

The food is always good, and the service is prompt and always very friendly. The decor leaves a considerable bit to be.desired, but money is probably a major issue. read more

Griggs' chicken sopa and Griggs' rolled tacos served by ex-staff from Griggs? Si, si, y si. read more

Went there after hearing about it on the radio. The food was great and Lorena , the owner was so friendly. They have many of the antiques that were in the Griggs on Doniphan. The flan was excellent. This is a hidden jewel. read more

Excellent food and service! Flan was so very good. Very clean atmosphere. Would definitely come back.