PEPE'S CANTINA

No asterisks on PEPE'S CANTINA: an A kitchen at 98/100, 4.7 stars across 2,952 reviews. The food and the inspection agree.

It ranks safer than 80% of Orange County restaurants we grade. The last inspection (January 23, 2026) noted just 2 basic violations. Menus here flag options for vegan and vegetarian diners.

A · 98/100 · safer than 80% of Orange County

Get directions Call (321) 972-4881

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (98/100)
Violations
2 total — 2 basic
Address
433 W NEW ENGLAND AVE STE A, Winter Park, FL
Cuisine
Mexican
Categories
Mexican restaurant, Restaurant, Taco restaurant, Tex-Mex restaurant
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.7 stars (2952 reviews)
Seats
150
Phone
(321) 972-4881
Website
Official website
Photo of PEPE'S CANTINA
Photo: Pepe's Cantina Winter Park

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.7 Community-sourced rating 2,952 reviews
Read all reviews on Google →

What diners say — our read

The recurring subject in this corpus is front-of-house, not the food in general. Reviewers who mention the staff rate this place 5.0 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.

Of the 28 rated reviews, 28 sit at four stars or better and 0 at two or below. What nobody raises here is whether food comes out hot — it goes unmentioned across all 28 reviews.

Against that, the kitchen inspects well — an A (98/100), 2 basic violations at the most recent DBPR visit. That result dates from January 23, 2026. On health score it sits safer than 80% of the Orange County restaurants we grade. What the inspector actually wrote up: floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 28 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    Everybody is so nice, this is my favorite place! Even having a lot of favorite places around the area, but pepes is the best one, has the best open bar, (the bartender with the glasses her name is Paola Zambrano and let me tell you I have the best clients, they all come here because they love it. The food has flavor and they make it with love, I would say they need to open the bar earlier ✅

  • June 28, 2026

    Paola was fantastic, attentive and nice. Recommended 100%

  • June 27, 2026

    I was impressed with the vegan options. The food was excellent! It was a bit smokey in the restaurant, next time I'd prefer to eat outside. Overall ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

  • June 27, 2026

    Great drinks!

  • June 27, 2026

    Great food, even better margarita. Paola was our server, 10/10

  • June 27, 2026

    Jorisse was awesome! Made the most of our Friday night! 10/10 would recommend to everybody!!!

  • June 27, 2026

    Jorisse was a fantastic server! Loved my time here, will be returning

  • June 26, 2026

    Tatiana was such a great waitress!! She made our dining experience amazing and was very attentive.

  • June 24, 2026

    Carin is the best!! My friends and I love Pepe’s

  • June 23, 2026

    Caren was great and very attentive!

  • June 23, 2026

    Genasha was so great!! Great food as well

  • June 22, 2026

    Carin was great!! Food was delicious

  • June 22, 2026

    Paola is the best thank you

  • June 22, 2026

    Paula took great care of us! The back patio had a great vibe. Food was delicious- plenty of vegetarian options. The churros were ok.

  • June 21, 2026

    Amazing food, atmosphere and service. Very good and will come back for sure

  • June 21, 2026

    Me and my family had an wonderful time, definitely coming back. The food was amazing and our waitress Paola made everything easier for us making our experience even more enjoyable ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • June 21, 2026

    The food was delicious and our server Paola did a great Job and was very kind.

  • June 20, 2026

    Great vegan food with reasonable prices! We had the Birria Tacos and Vegan Bowl! Beautiful location!

  • June 19, 2026

    La comida es deliciosa y la atención y el servicio al cliente de Carin fueron excelentes. Muy recomendado

  • June 19, 2026

    Carin is an excellent server

  • June 18, 2026

    Went with my sister, Carin served us and she was amazing! Love the food, the music and everything ❤️ definitely will be back

  • June 18, 2026

    Paola me atendió y fue muy amable y atenta ❤️ me encantó estar allí por la atención y ben servicio en todo lo recomiendo 100% y por favor más personas amables y sonrientes como Paola ✨

  • June 14, 2026

    Our waitress Carin was fabulous!! Very kind and quick!

  • June 13, 2026

    Nos atendió Paola y su atención fue increíble. Fue muy amable, atenta y tuvo muchísima paciencia con nosotros. De verdad, pocas personas logran impresionarme con su servicio, y ella es una de ellas. Además, la comida estuvo deliciosa. ❤️💖 Sin duda, recomiendo este lugar con los ojos cerrados. ¡Excelente experiencia!

  • June 13, 2026

    The service was outstanding, and the food was excellent as well. The drinks were absolutely delicious, and Paola gave us great recommendations. I loved it and highly recommend it 100%!

  • June 13, 2026

    I have been to this location several times and every time I go it makes me want to come back again! This is the third time ive had Tatiana as a server and she is always very attentive and wonderful!

  • June 12, 2026

    Hands down recommended! Food was great atmosphere was nice. But the service we had took a big hit for us. Our server Tatiana was very friendly super attentive and helped us out with food recommendations. Tatiana wear a lovely smile thoughout our visit. Drinks were so delicious as well. I will be definitely come back. My favorite spot!

  • June 6, 2026

    Great food and atmosphere, perfect if you just want a small bite or in the mood for something larger to share with a friend. Carin was an amazing server!

Overall Score

70 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 7/20
    2 options listed
  • Community rating 19/20
    4.7★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11:30 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM to 9 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. January 23, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  2. August 8, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: January 23, 2026