Pepe's Mexican Restaurant – Mexican
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant pulses with a festive energy where the irresistible aroma of sizzling beef and molten cheese sets the stage for a true communal feast. Tables overflow with vibrant Botana platters and golden garnachas, while the El Presidente offers a grand tour of bold flavors alongside mountains of crisp, loaded nachos. It is a place where every dip of a warm chip into velvety queso fundido feels like a celebration of shared plates and spirited conversation.
920 North Bridge Street, Yorkville IL 60560 https://pepes.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Halal at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant in Yorkville has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quesadillas, Shrimp Quesadillas and Vegetable Burrito Suizo or Frito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant in Yorkville has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steak Taco Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant in Yorkville has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant in Yorkville has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant in Yorkville has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quesadillas, Vegetable Burrito Suizo or Frito and Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant in Yorkville has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad and Cholula. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant in Yorkville has 26 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tostadas De Guacamole, Steak Fajita Salad and Tostadas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant in Yorkville has 2 paleo-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mariachis Mexican shish-ka-bob and Carne A La Mexicana. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Chicken Fajita Salad | 105.5 g | 56.9 g |
| Tostadas Suizas | 14.2 g | 56.4 g |
| Tostadas De Guacamole | 0 g | 53.1 g |
| Fiesta | 15.7 g | 49.3 g |
| Enchiladas Suizas | 31.6 g | 40.1 g |
| Steak Nachos | 12.2 g | 38.1 g |
| Azteca | 58.1 g | 35 g |
| Flautas | 13.6 g | 33 g |
| Mariachis Mexican shish-ka-bob | 13.3 g | 27.5 g |
| Steak Fajita Salad | 33.9 g | 27 g |
| El Norteño | 19.8 g | 26.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Wednesday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate the well-seasoned dishes and satisfying portions, frequently praising the kitchen's ability to deliver flavorful meals that leave a lasting impression. Guests love the welcoming and knowledgeable service provided by the attentive staff, noting that the inviting ambiance makes for a truly memorable dining experience.
Menu
Appetizers
- Chile Con Queso: Cascabel sauce with melted cheese and fresh tortillas or chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garnachas: Tortilla chips layered with beans, ranchera sauce and melted cheese. Served with guacamole and sour topping. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole: Famous avocado dip made fresh daily. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taquitos (Beef or Cheese): 8 Golden crisp mini-tacos served with guacamole and sour topping. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido: Cheese dip sprinkled with chorizo and pico de gallo, served in a crunchy tortilla bowl with tortillas or chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Botana Grande: Combination of taquitos, quesadillas and garnachas. Served with guacamole and sour topping. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Botana Chica: Sample platter of quesadillas, taquitos, mini-flautas and nachos. Garnished with guacamole and sour topping. Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Presidente: Queso Fundido with grilled steak garnachas. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Nachos
- Beef Nacho Grande Platter: Tortilla chips layered with beef, melted jalapeño cheese sauce or cheddar, fried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour topping. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nacho Platter: Tortilla chips layered with melted jalapeño cheese sauce or cheddar, fried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour topping. Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Nachos: Eight taquitos topped with melted cheddar and Chihuahua cheese. Served with fried beans, guacamole and sour topping.
- Steak Nachos: Tortilla chips layered with fried beans, melted cheddar and Chihuahua cheese, grilled steak, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and Mexican cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Quesadillas
- Quesadillas: Flour tortillas filled with Chihuahua cheese and pico de gallo. Served with guacamole and sour topping. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Steak Quesadillas: Giant flour tortilla filled with steak and pico de gallo. Served with guacamole and sour topping.
- Grilled Chicken Quesadillas: Giant flour tortilla filled with diced chicken breast and pico de gallo. Served with guacamole and sour topping.
- Chorizo Quesadillas: Traditional quesadillas filled with Mexican sausage. Served with guacamole and sour topping.
- Quesadillas Cozumel: Traditional quesadillas stuffed with a crabmeat blend. Served with guacamole and sour topping. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Steak Quesadillas Dinner: Quesadillas filled with grilled steak, pico de gallo and melted Chihuahua cheese. Served with fried beans, Spanish rice, guacamole and sour topping.
- Shrimp Quesadillas: Traditional quesadillas filled with shrimp sautéed in garlic and olive oil. Served with guacamole and sour topping. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Salads
- Steak Fajita Salad: Steak Fajitas sautéed with bell peppers and Spanish onions. Served on a bed of chopped lettuce, with tomatoes and shredded cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Taco Salad: Garden fresh vegetables with choice of beef, chicken or pork, topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Chicken Fajita Salad: Chicken Fajitas sautéed with bell peppers and Spanish onions. Served on a bed of chopped lettuce, with tomatoes and shredded cheese. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Garden Salad: Crisp and crunchy garden fresh vegetables topped with cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
Combinations
- Mayan: Taco, enchilada suiza and tostada suiza. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Piñata: Taco, tostada and a tamale. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Azteca: Taco, tostada and a flauta.
- Tulum: Taco, enchilada cozumel and a flauta. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Cholula: Taco, enchilada suiza and a tamale. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chiquita: Taco and tostada suiza.
- Sonora: Enchilada suiza and tostada suiza.
- El Norteño: Meat and bean burrito suizo served with choice of taco, tostada suiza, enchilada suiza, flauta or tamale. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Fiesta: Taco, enchilada suiza, tostada and a tamale.
Favorites
- Enchiladas Poblanas: Three enchiladas with choice of beef, chicken, or pork, covered with melted cheddar cheese and mole sauce. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Enchiladas Cozumel: Three enchiladas filled with a crabmeat blend, covered with melted Chihuahua cheese and ranchera sauce. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Enchiladas Suizas: Three enchiladas with choice of beef, chicken, or pork covered with melted cheddar cheese and ranchera sauce.
- Tamales: Three pork or chicken tamales wrapped in corn husks and topped with ranchera sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Tostadas Suizas: Open face tacos layered with fried beans and choice of beef, chicken, or pork, covered with melted cheddar cheese and ranchera sauce.
- Tostadas De Guacamole: Three tostadas layered with guacamole, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and Mexican cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Tostadas: Open face tacos layered with fried beans, topped with choice of beef, chicken, or pork, then lettuce, tomatoes and Mexican cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Flautas: Three flute shaped tacos, choice of beef or chicken, fried to a golden crispness.
Taco Dinners
- Steak Taco Dinner: Two tacos filled with sauteed steak and onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Stuffed Taco Dinner: Two ultimate tacos with melted cheese, made with beef, chicken or pork.
- Taco Dinner: Three of our famous tacos with beef, chicken or pork. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Stuffed Steak Taco Dinner: Two ultimate tacos with sauteed steak and onions and melted cheese.
Burrito Dinners
- Regular Burrito Dinner: Large flour tortilla filled with beans and your choice of beef, chicken or pork.
- Burrito Suizo Dinner: Regular meat and bean burrito topped with melted cheddar cheese and ranchera sauce. Choice of beef, chicken or pork. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Burrito Frito Dinner: Regular meat and bean burrito, deep-fried and covered with fresh guacamole and chopped tomatoes. Choice of beef, chicken or pork.
- Regular Steak Burrito Dinner: Large flour tortilla filled with beans and diced steak, sautéed with onions, bell peppers, lettuce, tomatoes and sour topping. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Steak Burrito Suizo Dinner: Steak and bean with sautéed vegetables or all steak with sautéed vegetables. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Steak Burrito Frito Dinner: Steak and bean with sautéed vegetables or all steak with sautéed vegetables. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Fajita Burrito Suizo or Frito Dinner: Steak or Chicken fajitas with sautéed onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and sour topping. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Fajita Burrito Dinner: Steak or chicken fajitas, with sautéed onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and sour topping. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Vegetable Burrito Suizo or Frito: Sautéed seasonal vegetables with fried beans, lettuce and sour topping. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
Asador
- Mariachis Mexican shish-ka-bob: Skirt steak or chicken breast, with bell peppers, tomatoes and Spanish onions; broiled and served on skewers. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- Carne Asada: Beef skirt steak broiled to perfection.
- Carne A La Mexicana: Sautéed and diced beef skirt steak seasoned with garlic, tomatoes, onions and peppers. Mild or Hot. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Carne Asada Especial: Beef skirt steak served with a chile relleno.
- Carne Asada Suiza: Beef skirt steak broiled to perfection, smothered with melted cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Carne Asada A La Tampiqueña: Beef skirt steak served with choice of taco, tostada suiza, enchilada suiza, flauta or tamale.
Kids Menu
Kids 10 and under. Served with a heaping portion of golden French fries or Spanish rice and beans.
- Kids Taco Dinner: 1 Golden soft or crisp beef taco. Served with French fries or Spanish rice and beans.
- Kids Tostada Suiza Dinner: 1 Beef and bean tostada suiza. Served with French fries or Spanish rice and beans.
- Kids Enchilada Suiza Dinner: 1 Beef enchilada suiza. Served with French fries or Spanish rice and beans.
- Kids Taquitos Dinner: 4 Beef or cheese mini-tacos. Served with French fries or Spanish rice and beans. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Soy Free
- Kids Quesadillas: 4 Flour quesadillas filled with cheese. Served with French fries or Spanish rice and beans. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free
- Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich: Grilled cheese sandwich. Served with French fries or Spanish rice and beans.
- Kids Chicken Fingers: Deep-fried breaded chicken fingers. Served with French fries or Spanish rice and beans.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
- Is Pepe's Mexican Restaurant halal-friendly?
- Yes. Pepe's Mexican Restaurant has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quesadillas, Shrimp Quesadillas and Vegetable Burrito Suizo or Frito.
- What can I eat at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant on a halal diet?
- Quesadillas, Shrimp Quesadillas and Vegetable Burrito Suizo or Frito carry the halal tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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