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Authentic Mexican Food in Chicago Since 1967

Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant – The Best Carne Asada, Fresh Mariscos, and Delicious Long Island Iced Tea with Unforgettable Margaritas.

Plate of chicken quesadillas with melted cheese, served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, and tomato at Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant.

Skillet of sizzling chicken fajitas with grilled bell peppers, onions, and spices served at Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant.

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Make Your Next Event Unforgettable with Pepe’s

Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant offers catering and event services to make your celebrations truly special. Whether it’s a birthday, corporate meeting, or family gathering, we’ll bring authentic Mexican flavor to your table.
Contact Frank directly for personalized service and the best attention to detail.

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Your Favorite Mexican Food, Delivered

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Our Featured Delicacies

Traditional Mexican plate with grilled pork chop topped with mustard, served with grilled onions, flour tortilla, and a whole jalapeño pepper on a turquoise plate – from a Mexican restaurant in Chicago.

Parrillada Mexicana
Steak, Chicken, Shrimp, Pork, Chorizo

Two Mexican street tacos with marinated pork, pineapple, onion, cilantro, and lime, served fresh in Chicago.

Authentic Pastor and Cochinita Tacos

Plato típico mexicano con burrito, chuleta de cerdo con mostaza, cebollas asadas y chile jalapeño servido en plato turquesa – especialidad casera de restaurante en Chicago

Burritos
Choice of beef, chicken or pork.

Delicious grilled shrimp served on a bed of seasoned rice with sautéed vegetables, lettuce, tomato, lemon wedges, and toasted bread – traditional Mexican-style seafood plate from a restaurant in Chicago.

Grilled Shrimp Platter with Rice and Veggies

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Welcome to Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant

Our Delicious Story

Founded in 1967 by Mario Dovalina and Edwin Ptak, Pepe’s Mexican Restaurants began as a humble dream and has grown into one of Chicago’s most iconic dining experiences. What started as a small neighborhood spot is now a beloved name across the South Side of Chicago and the suburbs, known for authentic recipes, warm hospitality, and family traditions.
At Pepe’s, every dish is crafted with care — from sizzling fajitas and tender carne asada tacos to refreshing margaritas served in our famous oversized glasses. Our menu celebrates the rich flavors of Mexico, prepared fresh daily with attention to detail and passion for good food.
What makes Pepe’s truly special is the experience. Our original full-service Mexican restaurants represent the true spirit of Pepe’s: casual, family-friendly dining with the comfort of home. Whether you’re dining in, celebrating with friends, or picking up your favorite meal to-go, Pepe’s has been the go-to Mexican restaurant in Chicago for over 50 years.
Each location is individually owned and operated, which means you’ll often be greeted at the door by the owner themselves — ensuring a personal touch and genuine hospitality that keeps generations of customers coming back.
Today, Pepe’s is more than just a restaurant. It’s a Chicago tradition, a place where families gather, friends toast with margaritas, and everyone leaves with a smile (and maybe a craving for one more taco).

crab meat imitation quesadillas with backe potatoes topped with homemade abanero sauce.

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   Shelia Hopkins 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The friendliest staff ever.
  
 
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   Jennifer Montgomery 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The food was amazing and so was the staff. Not only did we drive an hour to get there we got take out as well and everything was done perfectly! Definitely will be going back! High y recommended
  
 
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   Darren 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This pepes been around for a long time with good service and good food
  
 
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   Aaron Montgomery 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely will be coming back here. My family and I drive over an hr to come here and it never fails to amaze us. To start the service is absolutely genuine and our server was outstanding very respectful very helpful. They start with fresh chips and salsa and when I say fresh I mean fresh ! Food came out cooked to perfection I got the carne asada and it was a perfect cooked steaked that melted in your mouth. All around love the environment love the food and definitely recommend coming here!! I’ll definitely be coming back!!
  
 
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   William Gordon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very good food, even have slots in 5he back if restaurant for those who want to chance.
  
 
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   Jacki Daly 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am bummed.  Something has happened to the ingredients I grew up with and look forward to from Pepe's.  The beans, rice and chips all have an unusual and apparent orange color, not sure why but not at all like it used to be. Their tostadas used to be on a tortilla that could hold up for days.  These turned mushy as soon as we got them home & live 5 mins away. Instead of the tasty white salty mexican crumble cheese on the beans, tacos and toatada, they used finely shreded white and orange cheese that turn into a melty blob and the lettuce & tomato so wet the tacos & tostadas were soggy & the lettuce wilted. I had to deconstruct almost everything & crispen up the soggy tacos & tostada shells in the airfryer to salvage what I could. When my carry out order was rung there was also a substantial service charge added. Wth? I ate this food growing up on the south side of Chicago & weas so appy to have a Pepe's this close to me after moving to Woodridge 20 years ago. Since covid the food has changed and the ingredients that made Pepe's unique gone.  Sadly that's my last time to Woodridge.  Going to go back to the Palos location to see if they are the same as they used to be or are serving orange, soggy & blobby ingredients too.  Sad sad to say all this.

Find a Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant Near You

Visit one of our four Pepe’s locations across Chicago and Woodridge, IL. Enjoy authentic Mexican food, family-friendly dining, and our famous margaritas since 1967.

Pepe’s – 79th St, Chicago

📍 131 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619
📞 7739941525

Pepe’s – Woodridge, IL

📍 1999 75th St, Woodridge, IL 60517
📞 6305349250

Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant – Griffith

📍222 E Ridge Rd, Griffith, IN 46319
📞 2192595119

Pepe’s – Cottage Grove, Chicago

📍 8313 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
📞 7739854517

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Welcome…

Authentic Mexican Food in Chicago Since 1967

Make Your Next Event Unforgettable with Pepe’s

🎉 Happy Hour Special 🎉

Your Favorite Mexican Food, Delivered

Celebrate with Authentic Mexican Flavor

Our Featured Delicacies

Parrillada MexicanaSteak, Chicken, Shrimp, Pork, Chorizo

Authentic Pastor and Cochinita Tacos

Burritos Choice of beef, chicken or pork.

Grilled Shrimp Platter with Rice and Veggies

Welcome to Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant

Our Delicious Story

Find a Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant Near You

Pepe’s – 79th St, Chicago

Pepe’s – Woodridge, IL

Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant – Griffith

Pepe’s – Cottage Grove, Chicago

Parrillada Mexicana
Steak, Chicken, Shrimp, Pork, Chorizo

Burritos
Choice of beef, chicken or pork.