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Peppers Mexicali Cafe

170 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2613
831-373-6892
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Ranked #15 of 61 restaurants in Pacific Grove
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013 via mobile

We visited Peppers on a Sunday evening and the place was going like a fair! Really interesting specials board, particularly for fish. The staff were really helpful and happy to offer their recommendation. Will certainly return next time we are in town. Thanks!

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Santa Barbara, California
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18 reviews 18 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

After a four hour drive up the coast to Pacific Grove we were very happy to stop for lunch at Pepper's. This food is still great and the service is the best. I love their cheese enchilada combo and my husband enjoyed their burrito combo. This place is always busy. So glad to see they are doing well.

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Coleville, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

The food was excellent, the prices were resonable, and the service was wonderful! We visited here every day that we were in town.

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Portland, OR
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30 reviews 30 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

I likes it here, the food was great, the ingredients were fresh and the presentation looked appealing. Lots of fresh peppers used, like their name. The Flan was amazing!! Just the way I like it.

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See 6 more reviews by kermitthefrog for Pacific Grove
Ripon, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

This is one of the two places in Pacific Grove where we MUST have a meal if we are anywhere near the Monterey Peninsula! Fresh, interesting, welcoming, consistently good. All this, after more than 20 years of returning as often as we can! The "Garlic, garlic, garlic" Prawns are To-Die-For!. Any of the quesadilla specials will not disappoint. There is... More

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See 4 more reviews by MamaJay57 for Pacific Grove
Adelaide, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

The place was packed when we arrived, we put our names down on the wait list as the staff suggested we check out some special events nearby. We had a ball looking at the local art show with wine etc tastings, listened to some street bands, then back to Peppers for dinner. Lovely food, great friendly service, good value.

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Napa, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

mostly upscale tex-mex food ! Usually very good,haven't had a bad meal ! Margaritas good ! Top shelf ...don't drive ! of all the bad places ...this one is a safe pic !

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

Saw this place on our bike ride back from Monterey to our hotel. We had to wait about 20 minutes but well worth it. Fresh food, a great blood orange margarita and wonderful service.

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California
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61 reviews 61 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
84 helpful votes 84 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

We eat at Peppers on a regular basis and often take out of town visitors to enjoy their food. My husband always eats enchiladas (with green and red sauce) and I enjoy different items. I especially love the vegetable fajitas. Everything is fresh; the presentation is beautiful. They have a good assortment of beers. The service is very friendly and... More

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Moscow, Idaho
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Every time I'm in town, I eat at Peppers. The food is delicious and it's a great local spot. The Garlic Prawns are delicious--this is my favorite dish, but everyone in my family loves this place and has a different favorite!

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