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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

( 10-14 of 61 )
“Worth the drive from Miami”

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5 of 5 stars
Charlton, ON
Aug 2, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I was recently picking up a load, south of Miami, when my dispatch called and told me it would be an extra day. I had always wanted to go to Key West and try a mojito, so I dropped my trailer and bobtailed down 1 south. I got a cab into downtown and asked the driver to find me a good mojito. He took me to Pepe's and told me they were the best in town. I was seated outside by an excellent waiter, and fell in love with the charm. I had the plantain nachos and a mojito, they were excellent, but what really did it was the bread and two dipping sauces. One was Mojo and the other was a hot sauce (but not too hot) made with tabasco. I left there with a smile on my face that stayed for hours. The waiter also told me stories about the wild chickens and cats and the origins of some of the dishes. I hope to get back there someday soon and try something else. I'm also afraid to get back to Canada and try another mojito. I'm afraid it will fall short and ruin my wonderful memory of an excellent day.

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“A nice place, but a little pricey”

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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”

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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
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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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410 Wall St, Key West, FL 33040
Tel: (305) 295-2620 Fax: (305) 295-2623
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