Pepe's BBQ

I was referred to this place by one of my brothers who lives in West Orange, NJ and he was 1000% correct!! I walked in Friday evening and had the 1/2 rotisserie chicken, rice & black beans, plantain (tostones), and a slice of red velvet cake. Compliments to the chef or chefs as the food was that memorable that I went back the next morning when they opened up and treated my brother and I to Saturday brunch. The seasoning and juiciness of the chicken was phenomenal, white rice and black beans was hot and mixed together incredibly and the plantains were excellently cooked. The slice of red velvet cake was so soft and whomever baked it deserves to be on TV in a baking competition! Seriously!!! There are times when something happens once and you can say, "Okay, wow - this was good!" To have a repeat of the delicious food and awesome customer service from the employee behind the counter, let's you know the business is built on satisfaction! (I wish I had gotten the name of the guy who took my order both times because he was totally professional and exuded such a chill vibe)! Told my wife and daughter, when we come back to NJ, we are going to Pepe's BBQ!!!!!

The food is amazing and reasonably priced! It is not traditional bbq but great flavors and not too smoky either. We recommend the green sauce it's really good. The lg rice is a good size and feeds 4 grown men that eat a lot! Definitely will order again and again

Went last week Thursday, October 17 th 2024 to order food .placed my order and about minutes later a lady who seems to be the manager comes over and ask, if I am being served. I replied that I've already paid. She then proceeded over to an area (seemed like.She was looking for my order ) i told her. I had orderedabout 2 minutes ago. Someone else told me. The order we'll be ready in 10 minutes. So I went outside and he came back in about 15 mins , gave the first lady. My receipt she looked me dead in the eyes and said( very affirmatively ) "i already give you your order" my immediate response was No ! You did not !! Why would do such . . She said she has to look over the camera. Because these things do happen and it's company's policy. After much back-and-forth with them and I she came back and said that cameras were having problems. I wanted my money back. But they would not.. Ask for the manager's number.They would not give me she said she is. Ask for the owner's number they would not give me. After about fifty minutes they eventually give me my food which I did not wanted anyway. The same lady took my number saying someone would call me back within two hours. After all the back and forth and the embarrassment ,upon leaving they told me to ' have a nice day" It was a very embarrassing experience. My only conclusion is .. maybe the way I looked . construction attire , a member of one of the largest construction unions in new york city, an African American businesses ower . Sorry but everything that went on who leads me to believe what I believe. Someone call me back and say this sorry.Give me the michigan , give someone else my food.( the same scenario continues , I guess all african american look alike. They said the next time I go there.I will get a discoun Sorry.I would not be going back there anytime soon After all that the ribs was very dry , not tasty.

Recently found a piece of plastic in my empanada. Took two weeks for the manager to call me back. When I asked why it took so long he said he was more worried about his other customers and he had to put that first. Then he said he could refund me my $4. His response and dismissive attitude speaks for itself. The food is delicious and the sweet lady at the front is always nice.

I use to come in twice sometimes 3 times a week for the delicious food, everything is excellent but my favorite dishes are pescado a lo macho and seco de carne. You can’t go wrong.