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El Meson de Pepe: Traveler Reviews

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#14 of 224 restaurants in Key West
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  • Cuisines: Cuban, Spanish
  • Average price*: $ 18
  • Special features: Local cuisine

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Reviews of El Meson de Pepe

( 11-15 of 61 )
“A nice place, but a little pricey”

El Meson de Pepe

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4 of 5 stars
Harrisonburg, VA
Jul 27, 2008

My husband really wanted Cuban food, so we ate at this place. The food was fine - not the best ever, but good. We were a bit annoyed that the way they priced their drinks in the menu was confusing - we thought we were getting a $7 drink and it was $10. Our bill was a bit higher than I like, but it was a fair place with a nice atmosphere, so if you really want Cuban food, it's probably a good choice.

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“best Cuban food”

El Meson de Pepe

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5 of 5 stars
Altoona, Pa
Jul 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

this was one of my first times eating Cuban food. Pepe's is still the best.

not everybody will like every dinner, so you have to experiment, and find a food you like. chances are that you'll find something you're crazy about.

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“"Good Cuban food"”

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 13, 2008

"Good Cuban food"

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“Great Cuban Food”

El Meson de Pepe

Jun 25, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Great food. Try the Plantain Nachos with a Mojito. Be careful one Mojito goes a long way.

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“Good Food, Fun Atmosphere”

El Meson de Pepe

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4 of 5 stars
Richmond, Virginia
May 27, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband & I stopped here on a whim for lunch after visiting Mallory Square.

This place has a great atmosphere - very fun!! It has good views, and its location is prime - right by Mallory Square and a block or so from Duval Street. They have a large outdoor dining area & bar, as well as an indoor area & bar.

I was a little unnerved by the chickens roaming the porch (you see them all over key west!!!)

They have a large menu - moderately priced. The drink menu is fun too - I would suggest Pepe's Lemonade, not too sweet & pretty strong.

We started with the guacomole & plaintain chips. There was a huge serving of guac, which was very tasty and fresh.

We then had the cuban sandwhich. This was very good. Large portions - we shared the sandwhich, and it was more than enough for the two of us after the guac.

Service was fast and friendly. We would definitely return here!

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El Meson de Pepe Address

410 Wall St, Key West, FL 33040
Tel: (305) 295-2620 Fax: (305) 295-2623
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.