Red Pepper Restaurant
Red Pepper Restaurant
Fried Ice Cream dessert
mexican food on a table
Lobster enchiladas
Shrimp and Lobster and Shrimp Relleno
Grilled ribeye steak and bacon wrapped shrimp
Roach
Grilled shrimp
Steak Ranchero Plate.
On a Tuesday
Nice steak special in the bar, also came with a salad
Enchiladas suizas
Chile Verde Burrito
Cute decor
Margarita on the rocks with salt rim
Two item combo shredded beef taco and chicken enchilada with beans and rice.
Chips, Guacamole and amazing, chunky salsa
Enchilada combination plate
Salsa and chips
View from our table.
interior, sushi and sashimi
Burrito de Chile Verde
Shrimp avocado salad
Antojitos Platter
Beef Steak Ranchero
Katheryn K.
Feb 28, 2025
Every meal is so flavorful and we absolutely love the ambiance and friendly staff. It is a place we truly enjoy on our date nights! I never thought I would recommend bread pudding, but this one is amazing and if you've never tried it, it reminds me of a sweeter version of french toast.
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Andrew R.
Feb 19, 2025
High hopes going in. Salsa was bland, tasted like tomato sauce. Asked for spicy and was just as bland and no heat at all. My food was over salted, like eating a mound of salt with little to no other seasoning. My daughter ordered enchiladas and it came with big chunks of zucchini in and on top. My daughter HATES zucchini and it wasn't listed having it on the menu. When we asked, the answer was that just how we make it. My daughter didn't eat her plate and we still ended up paying for it (waitress was totally aware she refused to eat it). I won't be back.
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Lisa B.
Dec 21, 2024
This restaurant never disappoints! I absolutely love everything I have eaten at Red Pepper from the American Fare and of course their Mexican Fare!
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Lila C.
Dec 2, 2023
I just want to say that it has been years since my husband who was my BF and I ate here. We have been together 38 years, married for 33 years. So in the late 80's early 90's. I want to say it's been a good 20 years. We tried a couple of months ago to come on a Sunday but found out they are closed. I decide to drive him all the way over from the SW for a lunch date. You walk in and it's just like nothing has changed. The lights are different, but for some reason I remember red chile peppers up, lol! The hostess greeted us right away and sat us down. Our waitress came over and took our drink order. She brought our drinks, chips and salsa together. I ordered their lobster and shrimp relleno with a side shredded beef taco. My husband ordered steak ranchero and a side of fries. For an appetizer we ordered the queso. I do want to say our waitress was staying on top of everything. The service was great. Now the reason for the 3 star. The chips and salsa needed salt, and the salsa was too tomatoey. It was not spicy at all. The queso was good. My shredded taco was great. Nice crunch, and the flavor of the beef was good. I also liked how there was a lot of meat in, unlike many Mexican restaurants that don't. My lobster and shrimp relleno was very flavorful but had maybe 1 or 2 pieces of lobster. The rice was okay but I didn't care for the beans. My husband said that the steak ranchero was very bland. He added salt to give it some flavor. He likes the enchilada and fries. So over all it was a great experience and I do recommend, just wish maybe some minor changes and spice it up.
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Dale N.
Aug 17, 2024
This is a unique experience among the myriad "Mexican" restaurants in town. You'll find the typical menu items but you'll also see very unique selections. Ever seen short ribs at a Mexican restaurant? It's here and they're good. Great guacamole too. Get the large, thank me later. There is a small bar area that I've not utilized. Dining room is spacious but cozy at the same time with three and four person booths. Tables are set in the middle of the room. Service is prompt and courteous. Where so many are going to walk up and order setups the Red Pepper is a full service sit down dining experience. Off the beaten path in East Bakersfield it's worth the trip. Enjoy!
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Laura G.
Jan 14, 2024
The red pepper restaurant has been around for many many years in East Bakersfield. The food is good. The first time I went, I was weary and doubted my friend about the food not meeting authentic standards but it did. The food was delicious. The service was friendly, and the ambience is fun and festive with a hint level up intimacy.
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Mary W.
Jun 8, 2024
A long time friend and I had lunch there today. The food was outstanding and Becky was so accommodating.We were both pleased.
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Stella B.
Apr 7, 2024
We have never been to this place even though we had known of it for years. Tonight we decided to go and have dinner. We were greeted by the hostess and seated at a nice table towards the back. She gave us menus. First impresión is that it's really cute inside. Love the look and feel of an adobe building. There is a bar area with seating also, but we were seated in the restaurant side. The waitress came quickly took our drink order. She asked if we wanted any appetizer and we said no. She brought out chips salsa and our drinks We looked over the menu and made our selection. It's very clean and great atmosphere. They do have great specialty items you can choose on the menu, plus tradicional ones. We chose enchilada combination and enchilada suizas. The enchilada suizas had great flavor and the rice and beans were good. The salsa served with the chips needed a bit more spice, in my opinion. I really enjoyed the food and service. We plan on returning to try more things.
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Robert C.
Dec 29, 2022
IMO, the best Mexican restaurant in Bakersfield. If you want a traditional combination plate (rice, beans, 1/2/3 items I.e. taco, enchilada, Chile relleno), you can get that here, but there's so much more. Owner/Chef Gilbert Saavedra has ran this kitchen for decades, and he has gleaned and cultivated a menu that includes recipes from all different parts of Mexico by personally visiting kitchens in several Mexican states. You can call him the Bakersfield version of Anthony Bourdain. His specialty are all the the different types of Mariscos (seafood) dishes he prepares, but enchiladas suizas, Chile verde, carne asada, and American dishes with a Latin twist are all fantastic. As far as the restaurant itself is concerned, it is a jewel of the northeast side of Bakersfield. When you walk in, you can veer left into the iconic bar/lounge, or wait to be seated in the main dining room. I can't say enough about the great local atmosphere you get, and the generous pours from any of the bartenders (especially Tracy). Margaritas, micheladas, and a great wine list make this place a spot everyone in Bakersfield should visit.
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Coach T.
Feb 15, 2025
HORRIBLE customer service. I ordered a combo plate and a cup of soup for pickup. My bill was $40, which is absolutely insane for a combo plate. I reluctantly paid cash and ask the worker for a receipt. He said they don,t have receipts, so I asked to see his manager. She came out and started arguing with me and wouldn't give me a receipt either. It's CRAZY (and shady) they don't give receipts for cash transactions.
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