Pepe's Cantina

We've been to Pepe's a few times now and it's been 5 stars every time. The trio ceviche is light and full of flavor. The guacamole is made fresh at your table side and is a generous portion. We have enough of the guac for an appetizer and yo be used on our main dishes. Some of the best margaritas I've had!The service is always good and everyone is super nice. Consistent and delicious!

So this is a weird one to write because the service and atmosphere were fine. Some details:Food: 1/5. (Awful) The food was actually awful. The ingredients were so low quality. The rice which was just salty tasting had those cheap frozen vegetables that sad Chinese places put in their friend rice. (You know what I'm talking about, the corn, the square carrots, the green beans/peas). The quesadilla was just cheese and greasy tiny chewy pieces of low quality steak. I got a side of vegetables and it was a side of the soggy frozen vegetables with some sprinkled seasoning (soggy cauliflower and carrot coins). The prices were also inflated for this meal. I guess if I am going out to eat, I'd like to have food that's better than some frozen crap any home cook a can yank from the back of the freezer. Atmosphere: 3/5. (Good) It was fine. No smells. No falling apart booths or tables. Some interest walls. Service: 3.5/5 (very good) our server was very nice and accommodating. They helped us get situated and didn't seem angry when we had a spill at our table. I appreciated Elaine's cheerful demeanor and kind service. Price: 1/5 (Not worth it). The price was confusing for the quality of food. A kids meal at $8.00 for one tiny taco seems silly to me. A quesadilla with low quality steak and greasy cheese with boxed rice and frozen vegetables at $19.00 also isn't worth it.

Got the chicken bowl and loved it! This place is kinda like chipotle where you just pick the rice, meat, and whatever else you want in it. They also have alcoholic drinks that you can order by the bar if you want!

My parents have told me how much they love this place for months but this past Sunday brunch was the first time I've been. I will definitely be back!The brunch menu all sounded delicious so I decided on the breakfast bowl and ordered an additional side of the French toast so I could try it. Everything was amazing! They have an all you can drink special on Sundays for $19.99 with a purchase of a meal and you can choose between mimosas and sangria. I love having an option or being able to change it up! The restaurant was pretty quiet while we were there but service was great and everyone was very friendly.

We visited our son at UCF and ran into this place. We enjoyed it so much we came back again before we left. Nice restaurant ambiance. First night they had a DJ. Food was good and drinks were good. We also had the fried ice cream which was good. All around we would return.

I was home one night watching TV and movies and such, and I wanted some Mexican food. I saw that a Pepe's Cantina had just opened up right down the street. It was there, it was new, it was convenient, it just kind of happened. We got some Uber Eats, and awaited the arrival. We like to get a little of everything from places, so we started off with the Pepe's Sampler (Shredded chicken quesadilla, jalapeno cheese poppers, shredded chicken flautas, bean nachos, queso dip, lettuce, pico de gallo, and sour cream). This was great! Everything you could want from apps from a place like this. Cheesiness, a little heat, crispy flautas, nachos, and plenty of dipping options. Perfection, I would say. We split a couple of mains, as well. I'll start with the Angus Beef Steak, Chicken, & Shrimp Fajitas (Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo). This was also great! Tons of meat, way more meat that I was expecting. And it was well-cooked and well-seasoned. The sides part of it was a little suspect. Tiny scoops of beans and rice, seasoning was a little lacking. I'm sure you get less when you get takeout. These containers are so small. And the tortillas were definitely mass produced and hum drum. Not to be mean. The final thing we tried was one of the XXL Burritos (All burritos stuffed with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, and pico de gallo. Topped with queso, roja sauce, and cilantro). I don't remember the meat that was within. Probably carnitas or something. But it was also also great. I have certain expectations when I order a giant burrito from a place like this, and this one met all my expectations. It was XXL, it was packed full of toppings, and best of all, it was drenched in sauce. Not everyone realizes this, but these burritos Can get a little dry. You need a sauce to help with that. Pepe did the job. Thanks, Pepe. Also, side note. I didn't get the horchata I ordered. I don't know who dropped the ball, Pepe, Uber Eats, or the driver being thirsty, but either way, I got a refund. Just bothersome. Overall, this place was pretty good. They did the important things correctly. Some of the side items were a little lacking. But, priorities, right? That burrito is was earned this place five stars from me. Very good.

I've seen many negative reviews and I really don't agree. There are a few things that can be improved - flooring between bar and bathrooms, the bathrooms themselves, and the vibe. It does need some more flare - either in the kitschy Mexican theme or in a sultry vacation lounge vibe. It's kind of stuck between both. Aside from that, the food has been really good. In the past we have ordered steak tacos, fajitas, multiple margs, mole enchiladas, and the XL burrito. Have I been blown away? No, but I wouldn't expect to be at a local Mexican spot. What I do expect is quality recipes, fresh ingredients, great service, good drinks, and a fair price. You easily get all of that with Pepe's. This last visit introduced me to the most tender steak and bright chimichurri. Do NOT sleep on their black beans- they are fantastic and knock any refried beans out of the fryer. My hubs is a big fan of the mixed meat fajitas - fresh, seasoned well, and spitting away on their sizzling platter. As for drinks - I've been met with a heavy hand each time and that more than pays for the drinks themselves. Tasty, bright, and living up to their names!Don't go here expecting authentic perfection from the epicenter of Mexico. Go here looking for a tasty, filling meal, deliciously potent drinks, and a fun night out. With far too many beloved restaurants going out of business lately, let's support those that are trying their best to leave their stamp and give us tasty meals for a good price in a good location.Ps. I had a good laugh after I realized how similar this was to my last review. But one additional pro - for any mommas out there, their bathroom includes not only a changing table but also a strapped-in seat to hold your toddler while you take care of baby! I'm not a mom but I see that as an absolute advantage for my momma friends.

Pros:The food here was absolutely delicious! A few ticks better than traditional fast casual Mexican places. I love that they have a sampler platter for an app. I love to try a little bit of everything. Cons:We got this through Uber Eats, and either them or Uber dropped the ball and forgot an item we ordered.Tips:The sampler platter app was good. I recommend. If you like big burritos, get one of the big burritos. Very good. Fajitas were quality! Huge strips of meat, very well seasoned.

Food was great service was awesome. The margaritas were fire and I recommend going on the weekends when they got a DJ! Got to a dance a lot my fam loved it.

I have lived in Oviedo for over a year now and have yet to come to this location. I'm so glad I finally did because it was amazing. The service was immaculate, we had a young girl with black hair (I can't remember her name!!) and she was the sweetest ever and super helpful and attentive. Everything we ordered was delicious. We got the bean dip, chimichurri shrimp bowl, enchiladas, and jalapeño poppers. The bean dip mixed with the cheese was so delicious. I can't believe I've never thought of that combo before. It was also pretty light, I didn't feel gross after eating it. The jalapeño poppers come with four and I thought they were delicious. They were super tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. When you bite into it, it breaks apart easily. Usually when I order jalapeño poppers I bite into them and pull out the entire jalapeño because it won't break off. Not the case with these. The bowl was insanely good. Once again, it was light enough to not make me feel gross after. As for the drinks, on Wednesday they do $20 pitchers of house margs which is a crazy good deal. This was one of the better margaritas I've had at a Mexican restaurant, not too sweet not too sour. It poured between four and five glasses. They do deals every day, the server was telling us about them, but I only remember Wednesday's deal and Tuesdays is taco Tuesdays.