Pepino's Taco Stand — Restaurant in Brewer

Phoned in a pickup order, and the staffer on the other end did NOT want to deal with me, kept asking "is that all?" I was ordering for more than myself so no lady, please just take my order and stop making me feel awkward about ordering more than one item. I really wanted to just cancel the order but my friend said these folks don't get paid enough to care. So I cross my fingers that the cooks feel differently. Then we get there and the place is nearly empty... wait til I get home and find out why. NO RICE AND BEANS, ARE YOU KIDDING ME? I am from Texas and I guess Maine did not get the Mexican memo - y'all need to serve rice and beans with meals. How am I meant to pay over $10 for a plate and not get these extremely normal and expected sides? Half the food was cold, especially the enchilada. I'm used to eating enchiladas last because of how piping hot they are, well at Pepino's they are served cold - EW. My friend did not end up eating the island tacos because gross. The avocado salsa is mislabeled, it's not a salsa. The chips were decent, the side salsas, which I am shocked that they didn't charge me extra for, were decent, but if the food is meh, then salsa can only cover up so much sadness. Salsa is meant to enhance the food, not act as the Wizard of Oz. Also, no amount of medical marijuana could make this food taste better, as I put in the good ole college try.

After the meal, I am sad to report that I wasted money on this meal, as I could have found a cheaper, similar tasting option in the freezer section of Hannafords.

I can only hope that y'all do some investment research and get the staff more customer service training. Best...

Save your money and go to Taco Bell.

Salsa: Very sweet. Imagine Pace Picante sauce and Heinz Ketchup had a baby.

Enchiladas (beef): Extremely dry and flavorless. Picture this: dry, flavorless beef that tastes like it was cooked with a spoonful of SpaghettiOs sauce and then burnt at the bottom. They served the unburnt top portion, wrapped it in a flour tortilla, and sprinkled it with what can only be described as "fat-free cheese"—the kind that melts into nothingness.

Bean burrito: The only bright spot of the meal. Honestly, it tasted like upgraded canned refried beans—which, let's face it, is the highest compliment I can give this place.

Guacamole: Creamy and not chunky. The first bite was great. Then the second and third bites tasted like they had gotten pre-packaged guacamole and blended it with a fresh avocado for "authenticity".

Rice: Have you ever wanted to try microwavable rice? If you do, then this is the place to go. The texture and taste were exactly like microwavable rice I have tried in the past, but they just decided to add chili powder and peas to it.

I have gone to more Mexican restaurants than I can ever count. This one is, without question, tied for the worst I’ve ever...

I had lunch there by myself. An attractive space, clean and comfy. I didn't have drinks, but the margaritas looked terrific. The menu was concise, and replicated on a wall blackboard for ease. I had a chicken & cheese enchilada with rice and beans (both tasty). It was served with lettuce & tomatoes on top, which isn't my preference. That was my error, though, since it is listed as such in the menu, I only read the wall. All the same, it was flavorful. I ate it with chips, using the provided red (medium) and green (hot) sauces. The table salsa was mild, and maybe mixing the red with the salsa would find the right spot.

I don't remember the price, exactly; it was last Tuesday, so what do you expect. I do recall the price was not a shock. If I'd had company, conversation would have been easy and private. I ordered water, Pepsi is not my preference, and I didn't think to ask for Iced Tea.

The waitress was friendly and efficient with a nice smile.

I suggested they add a good, spicy Chile Verde to the menu. I will still go...