“Quick service - sandwich ready in 5 min. (And that was at the height of the lunch hour).potato chips included. That's a plus. The place is clean and comfortable.Vegetarian options: Just a couple but excellent, especially the Berkeley sandwich. Need to have an all-vegetable soup.“
“Had the Coyote Supreme with a Caesar salad on the side. Sooooooooo, goood! Looking forward to going back again next week with the friends that weren't able to make it tonight. Service was great and the ambiance is on a more intimate scale than it's predecessor now is.“
“We were looking for somewhere to eat that would also accommodate the vegans in our group. I had a great Turkey Club loaded with turkey, bacon and avocado?. Our vegan friends enjoyed wraps, but I didn't pay attention to what was in them because, I'm not vegan.? Lots of organic treats from chocolates to chips. Nice patio to eat outside and enjoy the old town atmosphere.“
“I stopped in for lunch by myself for a brew and a sandwich, I was very happy with the experience. The owner took time to stop by and banter with me, the Buffalo chicken sandwich was delicious and cooked perfectly and the draft beer was ice cold. I'll be coming back here to watch football.“
“For nearly 30 years, Tio Pepe's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina has been dishing out Mexican favorites, to Auburn, CA locals, visitors to "Old Town" Auburn, and travelers on nearby Interstate 80. It's become a "go-to" restaurant for delicious Mexican cuisine, to locals, visitors and travelers on nearby Interstate 80. Tio Pepe's has been dishing out fresh, family recipe Mexican cuisine for nearly 30 years, and the restaurant has become a favorite of Auburn locals, visitors to historic "Old Town," and travelers on nearby busy I-80 freeway. The restaurant is just a short couple blocks off the freeway, and has become a favorite of travelers heading east to Reno and beyond. As you enter the restaurant, you'll see the bar, and you'll be seated by your server. The floor seems to be a tad on the irregular side, so as the sign advises, please watch your step as you enter. Did you miss the colorful, delightful Mexican patio, complete with fountain before you entered the restaurant? During warm weather, the patio offers an amazing outdoor dining experience. "Lunch" menu, which is offered weekdays, excluding holidays, from 11:00 to mid afternoon. Just for the record, the "portion size" is just about right for lunch. If you are adventurous, or if your appetite is "larger than lunch," you can order from the "Dinner" side of the menu, which offers a wide array of choices, and bigger portions. From the weekday "Lunch" menu, I went with "Chilie Relleno," along with rice and beans, which are included with every lunch. The "Lunch" menu is offered Monday through Friday, from 11:00 until three in the afternoon, excluding holidays. Like most selections on the "Lunch" menu, it was priced at a reasonable $9.95. The menu describes this delicious entree as, "Chilie filled with cheese, deep fried and covered in Ranchera sauce. Served with rice and choice of refried or black beans." Like the trooper I am, I went with refried beans as my choice of beans. My "Chilie Relleno" began as a medium size chili pepper, most likely a "Hatch," which was stuffed with Mexican cheese, and deep fried to absolute perfection. The "Ranchera" sauce reminded me of chili/tomato based sauce that I've enjoyed to trips in Mexico, as it was definitely tomato based, but enjoyed lots of chili, and seasoning... you guessed it... cumin and garlic. The sauce was on the thick side, which covered the relleno perfectly, with just a hint of "heat," but the flavor was simply delicious! A small side of shredded cabbage and carrot was on the side, which made for a nice touch to my lunch, and it mixed well with the "Ranchera" sauce. Cabbage is very popular in Mexico, as you'll rarely find lettuce as a side, unless you're in a border or tourist town. The Mexican rice was solid, delicious, and included a tidbit of peas and carrots, which is rarely found in northern Mexico. I was surprised... Did I accidentally make my way to Mexico City instead of Auburn? Tio Pepe's website advertises their refried beans are vegetarian, which means the beans are free of lard and other animal products. I'm used to enjoying refried beans cooked in lard, but one taste of Pepe's refried beans made a believer in the "healthier side" of me, as delicious refried beans CAN be made without using lard! The refried beans were creamy, flavorful, and garnished with just a bit of melted, shredded Mexican cheese to enhance the taste of this amazing side. OK... I'm a believer in the refried beans served at Tio Pepe's Mexican Restaurant! I hear the recipe is a long-time family favorite, and it's served at the restaurant. Now the secret is posted on the web! You can't beat the price of the lunch, as it was $9.95, which included a basket of freshly-fried tortilla chips, along with the bowl of salsa cruda. The $5.00 price of a bottle of imported Pacifico beer is in line with “
“Visited on a Saturday around lunchtime. Very friendly cashier and salad/sandwich makers. The menu is wonderful! Lots of fantastic salad and sandwich options. We had a Cobb and a Mediterranean salad. I will say the lettuce was a little brown on the edges but both salads were very tasty.“
“I don't know how I didn't know about this place!!! Best Mexican restaurant in town.I got the Chile relleno & shirp taco and it was delicious ? !! Fast , clean and super friendly people.Will come back to try the giant burrito.“