Tu Pepito

This was my first time getting takeout from Tu Pepito and honestly my first taste of Venezuelan food or more precisely street food*. They have a variety of options such as burgers, tacos, chicken tenders, hotdogs and fries but I was here for the churros and to try a pepito. My first impression is that the pepito reminded me of a rendition of a pizza with the crust being a slice of flat bread covered with your choice of protein, choice of cheese or not, plus extra fillers such as corn, potato sticks, bacon, caramelized onions, plantains, and sauce. The sauce part can be a bit heavy handed for some so don't be afraid to ask for it on the side. However, I really enjoyed their sauces with my favorite being the garlic which was like a garlic aioli, and the corn which reminded me of cream corn.Tupepito: Tenderloin and/or chicken, potato stick, corn, parmesan cheese and the special sauce. We opted for both proteins and I was surprised to have enjoyed the chicken as the tenderloin was a bit too chewy for me. I also liked the combination of the potato stick (which I wish was a bit more crispy), corn, cheese and special sauce (which I think is their garlic sauce) but whatever it is, sure was a tasty combo!California: Tenderloin and/or chicken, mozzarella grated, corn, and bacon. I would say this is for the bacon lover as the bacon flavor is extremely strong and honestly overpowered any other flavor. If you want additional bacon flavor, you can even request bacon sauce but I paired this one with the corn sauce to give it a sweet component. Truffle Fries: I am such a sucker for truffle fries but these were a bit disappointing for me. The fries were a bit soggy, the truffle flavor was lacking, and I found a odd shard of bamboo or wood with my fries...so just check before consuming.Churros: These aren't your traditional thick and fluffy churros but thin and crispy which I honestly really enjoyed as it was well fried and had a hint of sweetness to it. These churros can stand alone but the the Nutella and dulce de leche sauces definitely made it even more addicting to eat. These usually are beautifully covered with the sauces but knowing it would be a bit too sweet for me I opted for the sauce on the side.Overall, I am glad I can now say I've tried a pepito but I must say this meal was a bit on the pricier side for what you get with a pepito costing $18 on average. The fries were $6 for the truffle version and 12 churro sticks were $11, but I would def splurge on the churro sticks! In terms of food I would probably give it 3 stars but their churro and the cleanliness and staff bump it closer to a 4. Oh also, if you are craving a milk tea fix they are next door to Sharetea!

Delicious. Friendly service, amazing food, and a corn sauce which I would buy by the gallon if I could. If you want to try something a little different but still approachable and casual, try this place out. It's underrated so please support it!

The food was excellent. I had the tenderloin sandwich, and I have to admit it's my favorite. Juicy meat, toasted bread--everything was perfect with the corn sauce. This place is a must-visit! Everyone is super kind and explain the menu in detail. It's a perfect setting for a relaxed meal or a special occasion.