Pepes Taco - Puerto Vallarta

The pastor at this cash only place was divine. But the Hawaiiana crispy taco was even better a mountain of juicy BBQ pork and sweet pineapple chunks on a comparatively tiny crisp tortilla. I'm drooling thinking about it now

Years ago, a well-known chef in PV recommended Pepe’s to me. It has been my go to since then. They say they have the best tacos in PV, and they do. But not just the tacos; their tortas, guacamole, queso fundido con chorizo and micheladas are all superb. Don’t let this unassuming bricks and mortar establishment fool you. If you want the best taco in PV, get to Pepe’s. It’s all good but try the puerco allambre and the al pastor.

I was told that this place is comparable or even better than Panchos Tacos in Zona Romantica. I unfortunately did not enjoy the food here. There was nothing special about the al pastor taco and it did not stand out to me. I actually found the meat a bit dry. No crazy flavors. We also ordered the crispy cheese chorizo taco. Tasty but super oily and again, nothing special! The only good thing about this place is that they are open late.

This place was recommended from an Uber driver... Staff could have been more inviting and friendly. Coming from a first gen Hispanic/American, Tacos are pretty good they actually have some Salsas that are more spicy than other places (unfortunately a lot of places in PV are catered to tourists so the spicyness and flavors are different (milder) than the homemade rancho non touristy places like grandmas house, which is what I look for when traveling to Mexico a true Mexican flare). Arrachera meat is very tender, juicy and flavorfull i love it! adobada is well seasoned and tender as well. Will come again

Al pastor was phenomenal, chorizo best I’ve had. The quesadillas are such high value, tons of meat for $70. Also super quick, no wait to get seated and tacos came out in <5 mins