Pepe's Mexican Restaurant

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🌮 Mexican

Goleta

casual-dining

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Established Mexican eatery with patio, buffet on select days, and a lively bar featuring televised sports and great drink selections.

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Pepe's Mexican Restaurant

Goleta

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Enjoy bold Mexican flavors, refreshing margaritas, and patio seating at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant. Perfect for lunch, dinner, and gatherings in Goleta.

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Pepe's Mexican Restaurant offers authentic Mexican classics in a cozy, family-owned setting with a large patio and a vibrant bar area. Guests enjoy generous portions, a buffet on select days, and a well-curated selection of margaritas and beers.

With fast service, live music, and wheelchair-accessible amenities, Pepe's combines casual dining with a friendly atmosphere, perfect for lunches, dinners, and groups. Reservations are accepted, but walk-ins are welcome.

What to Expect:

    🌮 Traditional Mexican dishes with large portions
    🍹 Fresh, delightful margaritas and cocktails
    🌞 Outdoor patio seating and televised sports
    🎶 Live music on select occasions

Important Information:

    Wheelchair accessible entrance, seating, and restrooms
    Free parking lot and street parking available
    Reservations accepted but not required
    Pet friendly with dog-friendly outdoor patio

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📍 Local Insights

🌮 Buffet Days: Visit on select days for an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring popular Mexican dishes.

🍹 Margarita Pitchers: The margarita pitchers are a crowd favorite, perfect for sharing on the patio.

🕓 Happy Hour Specials: Happy hour runs early evenings with discounted drinks and food, ideal for weekday visits.

🚗 Parking Tips: Free parking is available on-site and across the street, but the lot can fill up quickly during peak times.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM

Tuesday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM

Saturday: 10:30 AM–9:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM–9:00 PM

👉 Best For

Family meals, casual dining, margarita lovers, group gatherings

Pepe's Mexican Restaurant

254 Orange Ave
,
Goleta
,
CA
93117

Review Sentiment

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant is widely praised for authentic flavors, generous portions, and friendly service in a comfortable setting with a great patio and bar. Guests love the margaritas and lunch specials. Some recent concerns focus on inconsistent food quality and occasional unfriendly management, but these negatives are outweighed by the strong local loyalty and overall value.

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January 9th, 2026

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What You'll Find

Fajitas, Carne Asada, Chile Verde, Enchiladas, Tamales, Guacamole, Margaritas, Beer Selection, Queso Fundido, Buffets, Combination Plates

📆 Best Times to Visit

Visit weekdays during lunch or early evening to avoid peak crowd; weekend brunches attract larger groups; reservations suggested for groups.
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