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Cuban Restaurant and Caribbean Restaurant$$$$
Key West
"Cuban Steak with Safran rice and plantain was the best!!"(3 Tips)
"Great food, stay away for the Mojito, rest of the menu awesome"(17 Tips)
"pork dinner with the black bean soup"(3 Tips)
"... Vieja was phenomenal. Fried plantains, bread (and red sauce), and mango daiquiri..."(3 Tips)
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Laura BosJanuary 11, 2017This place is very touristy but it's still worth going! Amazing outside area with great atmosphere. Margaritas were good, food as well! We went right after sunset, it became very busy quickly after!
Yadira TaylorJune 26, 2017Tres Leche is amazing!! Food is fantastic... great place to eat!! A must if your in the area!
JimmyGotUpsNovember 10, 2014The outdoor bar is a perfect place to park after the nightly sunset celebration. Live music is always pretty good too. One of my favorite spots on the island.Upvoted Sep 8- Marlou PeijsMay 3, 2018Wauw really felt as if I was in Cuba. Super tasty food and great service! Cuban Steak with Safran rice and plantain was the best!!
Matt CasonJune 4, 2013Best cuban we have ever had. The cheese and chorize app was awesome, Wife and I split a sampler platter and loved everything on it. I try Ropa Vieja anytime I see it and theirs was great.
evaOctober 20, 2016El Cayo Hueso Cuban sandwich and the Lechón sandwiches are delicious. Note they are huge. Definitely can split with someone. Black beans are fab too!
AwayIsHomeNovember 15, 2013Get the sampler if you can't make up your mind what to order. Perfect portions of favorite flavors. Save room for Pudin de Guava.
RobinJune 28, 2012This is the most original restaurant I've been to in a long time! The food AND service were amazing! Cuban nachos were actually thin sliced fried plantains! Mango bread pudding! Really? To die for!
MagsDecember 31, 2012We had pulled pork with yellow rice and both yuca and plantines.Highly recomend.Juicy pork and both plantines and yuca were very tasty.like the decor and staff is very friendly and helpful.
Jessica LearMay 22, 2016Drinks, food, atmosphere all AMAZING!! I was dancing in my seat all throughout dinner. Go for the most traditional foods on the menu - they won't disappoint!
Frau S.January 14, 2017Nice cuban restaurant...a bit expensive but the food is really worth it! Friendly service!
Donna JargstorfDecember 15, 2013We stopped in for lunch and enjoyed a Cuban sandwich, black bean soup, yellow rice & a delicious mojito before heading home. Everything was perfect!
Charlie305 SouthBeachHookUpJanuary 16, 2012Grab a drink while watching the sunset celebration at Mallory Square. Mojito is serious. Champagne splits too. Haven't tried the foid
Alexandra AlvesJune 17, 2013Try Pollo al Ajillo with black beans and white rice if you miss brazilian food. Great place! Souvenir shop has a lot of nice stuff to bring back home.- Serena JaeOctober 4, 2013This place is amazing. The Ropa Vieja was phenomenal. Fried plantains, bread (and red sauce), and mango daiquiri were delicious as well!
- Kayla KlockMarch 4, 2019Get the sample platter so you can get a little taste of everything. Was not disappointed!
Melissa Michaud NishanOctober 6, 2018Loved the food, live music was fabulous, and our waiter was friendly and accommodating!
Karen DavisOctober 6, 2013First for me eating Cuban food. Great good and good service . Seafood special was really good. Husband got #80 and was very pleased !!- Ashley MarieMay 26, 2016Traditional Cuban pulled pork dinner with the black bean soup and yellow rice is a touch of heaven in your mouth.
Tyler PiercefieldFebruary 23, 2016Amazing Cuban cuisine with a wonderful, laid back atmosphere. The service was great too!
Nikki HaleyJune 20, 2012Awesome food. My kid's steak was the best steak i've had in a long time! They also have bathrooms to use if you're hanging out at Mallory Square and you need to go!
Mazin HakeemDecember 29, 2018The food is decent and not mind blowing and is on the pricey side for Cuban food, but everything in Key West is expensive. The environment and the decoration are the best part.
JonathanJuly 5, 2012Definitely get the Tapas (Appetizer) #9 with the fried cheese squares and plantain chips!!! The plate is a dietitians nightmare but it's sooo good!
Mukta ChauhanDecember 25, 2019Absolutely delicious Cuban food with live music and dancing right in Mallory Plaza.
BrennaJuly 25, 2016Overly "touristy" and not much to eat for vegetarians (unless you want a boring salad or nachos--neither are very good, unfortunately). That being said, have a drink. The caipirinha was delicious.
Cristina TalaveraMarch 28, 2013Outside seating is good on a sunny day. Mojito too strong for my taste but the churrasco was to die for. :)
Lauren BrackenMay 16, 2012Make sure you make it for the live music!! The duet is so good, you won't want to leave after dinner
Alec RomeuJune 19, 2011If your in Key West & in need of some GREAT Cuban food do yourself a FAV & head over to El Meson de Pepe. Great food & Amazing service.
The DurbsMarch 15, 2011Don't miss this place! I had the Cuban steak sandwich, phenomenal! You can't go wrong here. FYI They add 18% gratuity automatically.
- Talene ShuckJune 18, 2023Ask for Jose!!! He loves his job, always has a smile on his face, and treats you like family.
Have a very good Grand Margarita, listen to salsa music, and watch the sunset. Priceless.
Susie SteinerAugust 22, 2013Food is AMAZING!!!! But please update your website. Needs hours and proper map.
dawn brickerApril 30, 2011The hostess will tel you they do not accept reservations. But if you email them a few days ahead. Management will handle it for you. Just go online to website.
MISSLISAMarch 25, 2012The warm flat bread with two dipping sauces hot and garlic is good you will want extra
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El Meson De Pepe’s Restaurant and Bar has been serving fresh, delicious Cuban island cuisine since 1985. Welcome to Key West life!
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(305) 295-2620
View menu on http://www.elmesondepepe.com/menu
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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"The vanilla Cuban coffee is good. I got mine without any added sugar and it was delicious."
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"Fish tacos is the most amazing thing on the menu! Better than Cuban sandwich. This place is definitely authentic and fresh!"
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- 8.7
"Hands down the best cuban sandwich we have ever had!"
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"It's a must do! Jugglers and other buskers abound with lots to keep you busy before the big show...sunset! Get a drink from the guy in the old-fashioned car bar-Strong! Bring your camera! Please tip!"
Donna Perdue - 8.4
"Generous pours, chill vibe, friendly people, great live tunes."
Jason Schulweis - 8.4
"Classic key west drinking establishment. Gets quite a bit of the tourist crowd but worth checking it out"
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