Pepes Kitchen

Another New Mexican restaurant in Rosamond. I ordered the 3 soft taco combo plate which I really enjoyed. The asada was respectable but the chicken was really good thanks to being seasoned properly. They threw in limes as well to squeeze over your tacos. My partner ordered an asada burrito that she felt wasn't made well. It was still cold in parts. On my order they forgot to include the rice and beans that were supposed to come with the taco combo. Their tortillas appear to not be brought in but made in house. I tried their green salsa and found it to be great for a mild sauce. Mistakes are expected from a new restaurant.One thing to look out for is the prices are on the higher side.

We decided to stop by Pepe's Kitchen to support the new business in town. From the start, the place had a lively vibe--the mariachi band playing added a lot of energy and excitement to the atmosphere, which was a nice touch and really made us feel welcomed. We were greeted right away, and that initial interaction felt warm and inviting, which got us excited to see what the meal would be like.However, there were a few bumps along the way. When our server came to take our order, I asked for a glass of water and was surprised to hear that they don't offer tap water and that I'd need to buy a bottle. Then, she asked if we'd like chips and salsa, and we agreed, thinking it was complimentary as in many other restaurants. We later found out there was an additional charge for the chips, which caught us off guard. I get that small businesses have to manage their costs carefully, so I understand the decision to charge, but unfortunately, the chips themselves were bland, and both types of salsa she brought were even less flavorful. The lack of seasoning or spice really took away from the experience.For drinks, I ordered an Horchata, which was priced at $6. I expected a nice, refreshing drink with that classic cinnamon and rice flavor, but the taste was overly rich and heavy on condensed milk, overpowering the other flavors. It didn't have the traditional taste I was hoping for, which was a bit disappointing.When it came to the food, I have to give them credit. I ordered a California Burrito, and this did not disappoint. It was packed with well-balanced flavors and had the hearty, satisfying taste you'd want in a burrito. My wife went for the 3 hard shell taco combo. Unfortunately, the tacos missed the mark--they didn't have the bold flavors we were expecting. However, the side of beans that came with her meal was delicious, so it wasn't all bad.Service-wise, it felt a bit lacking. Aside from taking our order, bringing out the drinks, and delivering our food, we barely saw our waitress. We didn't have anyone checking in to see if we needed anything, and in the end, we had to get up ourselves to request the check, which left us feeling a bit overlooked.I don't enjoy leaving critical feedback for a local business, but I hope they can take this review constructively. Pepe's Kitchen has a lot of potential with its lively atmosphere and good menu ideas. If they can work on adding flavor to the basics like chips, salsa, and tacos, and improve on service touches to make customers feel more attended to, I think they could become a popular spot in town. There's room for improvement, but they're off to a decent start.

Food was good and the service was awesome its nice to have a restaurantclose to home. .

We went in today for breakfast, my god by far the best breakfast I've had out here in Rosamond! We will definitely be coming back.

Soooo delicious! I had the Ramen Birria and it was so flavorful! My husband had the Birria burrito and he loved it! The food came out quickly (but not TOO quickly!) and the service was wonderful! We will definitely be back!

The food is mediocre. It's also overpriced. Can't really say it's authentic Mexican. We got the kids French toast 2/5 (basic)Sausage breakfast burrito 2/5 (ehh) Red chilaquiles 1/5 (super sogggggy!) I called my order in, was told 25 minutes. Got there with 5 minutes to spare and was told the chilaquiles weren't ready. She said "5 more minutes ". I said "okay, no problem". Literally waited another 25 minutes there. Was it worth it? No. Will I go again? Also, no. Thanks but no thanks. Will not be going back.

The food and service was amazing. The tortillas are homemade, so that's a huge plus! They were so soft! The breakfast burritos were great, and also loved the shredded beef crunchy taco.