Pepe's Place — Restaurant in City of New Rochelle

There food is BUSSINNNNNN. OMG.

Today was my first time coming to this place I can't believe it's been around for years and I didn't know about it, now I'm obsessed. I can't wait to go back because the food is so flavorful and fresh.I don't think I've ever ate so food where I haven't felt groggy and unhealthy afterwards but with this food I don't feel that way AT ALL. The man at the front counter was SUPER nice, patient and professional from the moment I entered until I left with my order. It was great to see that they follow COVID guidelines and I loved the Convenience of paying with card the touchless way.I've had other soul food in NewRochelle and it wasn't as good as this place, Pepe's Place is unmatched. Overall I highly recommend Pepe's place if you're in the mood for some tasty soul food, for sure..I had the fish shrimp mac & cheese greens yams and fries and it was all so so good, nothing was overly greasy or overcooked, it was perfect - coming from an extremely picky eater..I can't wait to order...

I will start by saying that I am a big fan of buffalo sauce. I read a ton of reviews and articles raving about this place. Many of them seemed hyperbolic. After eating the buffalo shrimp gyro I can confidently say that it is not hyperbole. Before today there were 4 meals I've had in my life that stand out as transcendent. Now there are 5. I never would have imagined a buffalo shrimp gyro from a tiny place in New Rochelle would have a life-changing emotional impact on me, but here we are. If you are a fan of buffalo sauce then stop what you're doing and go here. There is a white sauce on the gyro as well. I don't know if that comes with the platter, but make sure you get it and eat it together with the shrimp.

All of the reviews, the articles, and the foodie lists still did not prepare me for what I experienced today. Beware of the impact this shrimp will have. The pre-Pepe era of my life is over, and the vastly different reality of the post-Pepe era has begun in a disorienting yet...

Pepe's

Where do I start!

Customer Service: Was top notch (5 Stars) for an over the counter stop. TRUST won't be long for these guys and gals to transition to a full blown restaurant (if you were looking for an early crowd source opportunity: HERE YOU ARE!). My family of six came in and were treated very well even though it was a mildly busy time.

Menu: Seven clear and concise areas to choose from. Everything from Meats to Seafood including tasty desserts.

Food: Cooked fresh super excellent! The sauces are amazing and in-house developed. The shrimp is super crispy and cooked with fresh oils. The lamb and Mac and cheese is world-class: seriously, not the squeezed stuff. Great mix of Mediterranean Food meets Soul Food.

Overall Experience: A+. Will be one of those places to visit everytime I'm in town. I like that it doesn't feel commercial. It felt warm and friendly suburban with a city vibe.

I would definitely add to one of my family's ongoing destination...