Pepe's Mexican Restaurant – Mexican
Vibrant and welcoming, this lively destination invites guests into a world of festive energy where the irresistible aroma of toasted corn and melted cheese fills the air. Diners gather over sprawling Botana platters and bubbling crocks of queso fundido, sharing crispy garnachas and hand-scooped guacamole that celebrate the communal joy of a traditional Mexican feast. From the indulgent heights of the El Presidente to the satisfying crunch of beef-laden nachos, every plate is a colorful tribute to hearty, soul-warming flavors designed for celebration.
1901, West 79th Street, Chicago, IL, 60620 https://pepes.com/131/pepes-mexican-food-restaurants-Chicago-IL.php0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, soy-free
Diet fit at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Dairy-Free at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant in Chicago has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant in Chicago has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant in Chicago has 7 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chile Con Queso, Shrimp Quesadillas and Quesadillas. 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 Chicago has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steak Taco Dinner, Garnachas and El Norteño. 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 Chicago 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 Chicago 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.
Vegan at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant in Chicago has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant in Chicago has 6 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chile Con Queso, Quesadillas and Garden Salad. 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 |
| Steak Fajita Salad | 33.9 g | 27 g |
| El Norteño | 19.8 g | 26.3 g |
| Garnachas | 20.5 g | 23.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Chile Con Queso: Cascabel sauce with melted cheese and fresh tortillas or chips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garnachas: Tortilla chips layered with beans, ranchera sauce and melted cheese. Served with guacamole and sour topping. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole: Our famous avocado dip made fresh daily in half or full order. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taquitos (Beef or Cheese): 8 Golden crisp mini-tacos served with guacamole and sour topping. 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Botana Chica: Sample platter of quesadillas, taquitos, mini-flautas and nachos. Garnished with guacamole and sour topping. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Presidente: Queso Fundido with grilled steak garnachas. Served in a cast iron skillet. Available at: dinner, lunch
Nachos
- Beef Nacho Grande Platter: Tortilla chips layered with beef, choice of jalapeño cheese sauce or melted cheddar, fried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour topping. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nacho Platter: Tortilla chips layered with choice of jalapeño cheese sauce or melted cheddar, fried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour topping. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Nachos: Eight taquitos topped with melted cheddar and Chihuahua cheese. Served with fried beans, guacamole and sour topping. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Nachos: Tortilla chips layered with fried beans, melted cheddar and Chihuahua cheese, grilled steak, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and Mexican cheese. Served with guacamole and sour topping. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Quesadillas
- Quesadillas: Flour tortillas filled with Chihuahua cheese and pico de gallo. Served with guacamole and sour topping. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Quesadillas: Giant flour tortilla filled with steak and pico de gallo. Served with guacamole and sour topping. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Quesadillas: Giant flour tortilla filled with diced chicken breast and pico de gallo. Served with guacamole and sour topping. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Quesadillas: Traditional quesadillas filled with Mexican sausage. Served with guacamole and sour topping. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadillas Cozumel: Traditional quesadillas stuffed with a crabmeat blend. Served with guacamole and sour topping. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Quesadillas: Traditional quesadillas filled with shrimp sautéed in garlic and olive oil. Served with guacamole and sour topping. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Steak Fajita Salad: Steak Fajitas sautéed with bell peppers and Spanish onions on chopped lettuce, with tomatoes and shredded cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad: Garden fresh vegetables with choice of beef, chicken or pork, topped with shredded cheddar cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajita Salad: Chicken Fajitas sautéed with bell peppers and Spanish onions on chopped lettuce, with tomatoes and shredded cheese. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
Combinations
- Mayan: Taco, enchilada suiza and tostada suiza. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Piñata: Taco, tostada and a tamale. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Azteca: Taco, tostada and a flauta. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tulum: Taco, enchilada cozumel and a flauta. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cholula: Taco, enchilada suiza and a tamale. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chiquita: Taco and tostada suiza. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sonora: Enchilada suiza and tostada suiza. Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Norteño: Meat and bean burrito suizo served with choice of one: taco, tostada suiza, enchilada suiza, flauta or tamale. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fiesta: Taco, enchilada suiza, tostada and a tamale. Available at: dinner, lunch
Favorites
- Enchiladas Poblanas: Three enchiladas with choice of beef, chicken, or pork, covered with melted cheddar cheese and mole sauce. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas Cozumel: Three enchiladas filled with a crabmeat blend, covered with melted Chihuahua cheese and ranchera sauce. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas Suizas: Three enchiladas with choice of beef, chicken, or pork covered with melted cheddar cheese and ranchera sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostadas Suizas: Open face tacos layered with fried beans and choice of beef, chicken, or pork, covered with melted cheddar cheese and ranchera sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostadas De Guacamole: Three tostadas layered with guacamole, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and Mexican cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostadas: Open face tacos layered with fried beans, choice of beef, chicken, or pork, lettuce, tomatoes and Mexican cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flautas: Three flute shaped tacos, choice of beef or chicken, fried to a golden crispness. Available at: dinner, lunch
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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Taco Dinner: Two ultimate tacos with melted cheese, made with beef, chicken or pork. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Dinner: Three of our famous tacos with beef, chicken or pork. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Steak Taco Dinner: Two ultimate tacos with sauteed steak and onions and melted cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
Burrito Dinners
- Regular Burrito Dinner: Large flour tortilla filled with beans and choice of beef, chicken or pork. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito Frito Dinner: Regular meat and bean burrito, deep-fried and covered with fresh guacamole and chopped tomatoes. Choice of beef, chicken or pork. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajita Burrito Dinner: Steak or chicken fajitas, with sautéed onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and sour topping. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Burrito Suizo or Frito: Sautéed seasonal vegetables with fried beans, lettuce and sour topping. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Tostada Suiza Dinner: 1 Beef and bean tostada suiza. Served with French fries or Spanish rice and beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Enchilada Suiza Dinner: 1 Beef enchilada suiza. Served with French fries or Spanish rice and beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Taquitos Dinner: 4 Beef or cheese mini-tacos. Served with French fries or Spanish rice and beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Quesadillas: 4 Flour quesadillas filled with cheese. Served with French fries or Spanish rice and beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich: Grilled cheese sandwich. Served with French fries or Spanish rice and beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken Fingers: Deep-fried breaded chicken fingers. Served with French fries or Spanish rice and beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
- Is Pepe's Mexican Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Pepe's Mexican Restaurant has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Guacamole.
- What can I eat at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?
- Guacamole carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Pepe's Mexican Restaurant have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole.
- Is Pepe's Mexican Restaurant gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- 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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