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    The Red Pepper

    3.1 (113 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE RED PEPPER ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
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    Casual

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    Alyana S.

    Red Pepper is a staple in Grand Forks and one of my favorite spots to visit when I lived in Grand Forks! I always enjoy their cheese tostadas with the red and white sauce. Then I get their grinder which is delicious! There's not a lot of seating so when it's busy it's hard to find a spot. Overall ambience the place is quite run down as it is the original Red Pepped spot.

    Ham grinder with taco meat, cheese tostada
    Linnea K.

    Nothing fancy, but oh so delicious! I was in town for business and this place was recommended by someone who was originally from Grand Forks. The woman working the counter (she had a manager/owner vibe) made great recommendations. Had the ham grinder and added the taco meat - sounds a little odd, but I decided to trust the process and was glad I did! If I make it back to Grand Forks, I'll be back!

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    Felix G.

    You got to just come here and check this place out. It's got tacos chalupas sangwiches and other jale I can't even begin to describe. I had a soft taco, that was actually pretty good. The crunchy taco also was good. Now they ask if you want "white sauce" on everything and bring from South Texas i was very hesitant to answer that question, but I took a chance and said yes. I still could not tell you what that white sauce is or even begin to try and explain. I'm just going to say come try this place then tell me what you think.

    Dining - seat yourself - no wait staff - nice and easy
    karina k.

    Nice place, nice ambiance, chain Mexican, sandwich (grinder), and burger place. Just not so great for vegetarians. I could only limited items like a taco w cheese, lettuce, and beans. There were no other veges available for the taco (not even onions, cilantro, tomato). The cheese was soft and fresh shredded mild cheddar. The servers were sweet and young students. It's a good place for a quick and inexpensive meal for meat eaters who don't like any veges or toppings :-)

    Vincent C.

    This place is one of the spots that I have seen around a lot in Grand Forks and have heard of. I have seen their signs everywhere, sponsorship, and other locals have also told me about this place as a place that it is well known for. So I looked into it and decided to give it a try. Prices aren't too bad, but i dont think its anything special. Their specialty items are the garbage plate, and the grinder sandwich, which I had both during the visit. The Grinder is a sandwich with pretty much all the meats that they have and it put it on a sub roll. It wasn't bad, but nothing really special. The garbage plate is pretty much a taco salad with a bunch of hot sauce and white sauce and some sloppy joe meat. Nothing here makes me want to come back, but I know they're open late, so maybe late night post bar food.

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    Mitch P.

    This is the most incredibly disgusting grinder I have ever had. There was supposed to be ham and ground beef. There were 4 thin slices of ham and the trail of beef was as wide as 2 fingers against one another. The only thing I could taste was bread. I have no idea why people talked this place up or how in the world they stay in business. I'm told this place is mostly for drunks. Would make sense if they need a bunch of bread to avoid getting sick.

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    9 months ago

    Excellent tacos. They have the best salsa that has a touch of brown sugar and tastes fantastic. Reasonable prices. A true gem!

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    1 year ago

    Good and cheap. Fast, friendly service. I go there once a week. Don't go at lunch hour. Very busy.

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    2 years ago

    Been going here for years. Not once was it bad or even mediocre. Consistently great is what I love about this fast-casual restaurant.

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    7 years ago

    They don't have the most friendly staff but the food is always super good and cheap, also open late.

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