Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
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About
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant — neighborhood mexican in Far South Side. Hospitality you can feel from the door, and cash only.
Experience Breakdown
Laura A
102 reviews
“Pepe’s will always be one of my favorite Mexican restaurants”
Highlights
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Some noted
Location
11652 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
What 1,180+ diners say about Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
“Pepe’s never disappoints.”
Pepe’s never disappoints. The food is fresh and flavorful—everything from the tacos and enchiladas to the rice and beans hits the spot. The margaritas are perfectly mixed and always a highlight. Service is quick and friendly, and the atmosphere feels relaxed and welcoming, whether you’re there with friends or family. Prices are reasonable for the quality and portions. Definitely one of my go-to spots when I’m craving authentic Mexican comfort food.
J.C. Chavez
Sep 2025
“I Love This Food!”
I Love This Food!! The best Mexican food in town, Hands Down!!
Yolanda S. Jones
Aug 2025
“Been awhile since I had a real Pepe’s lunch.”
Been awhile since I had a real Pepe’s lunch. This location is top notch!
Billy Meadows
Aug 2025
“GOOD SERVICE, CLEAN RESTURANT, FOOD GOOD AND FRESH.”
mzteenabeene
Jul 2025
“Pepe’s will always be one of my favorite Mexican restaurants!”
Pepe’s will always be one of my favorite Mexican restaurants!! The food is good and the price is even better!! I use to always get tacos and I’ve recently started exploring different options. This visit I ordered the Tamales dinner and couldn’t finish it all. Maybe it’s because I always eat the free chips and salad before my meal comes. It was good as well but not as flavorful as I expected. The service was good, parking lot outside so no problem there.
Laura A
Jul 2025
“Clean, inviting, great food, FANTASTIC drinks plenty parking.”
Marissa Bowman
Feb 2025
“Very good food and drinks.”
Very good food and drinks. Staff is nice
tayaqua Washington
Dec 2024
“Pepes got a new look and Bob with a DJ at 7pm on Tues and Thurs.”
Pepes got a new look and Bob with a DJ at 7pm on Tues and Thurs. It's cash only now with ATM onsite. Still will always be consistently delicious. Great service and margarita specials. Been coming here for over 25 yrs. Love the renovations and portion sizes are better than any other Pepe's in the city. Also they have daily take out special. Drinks are made extra special and by hand not that electronic pour. My Pepe's is better than yours!
Lindsay Jackson
Mar 2024
“Wow A+ Southside PEPEs the service, food and dining area was on point.”
Wow A+ Southside PEPEs the service, food and dining area was on point. Can't give this place enough praise 🙌🏾.
Keon Turner
Feb 2024
“Food and services always great here and quick.”
Food and services always great here and quick. The drinks are always 👍🏼
Jon C.
Feb 2024
“Great food! Their tacos are delicious. My husband loved their lengua tacos. Their tamale was good...”
Mary McFarland
Mar 2021
“Pepe’s is one of my all time favorites.”
Pepe’s is one of my all time favorites. I always get the same thing “The Mayan”….include my rice and beans please. This location is convenient and one of my favorites.
Nita
Feb 2025
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