Peppers Mexicali Cafe - Restaurant in Pacific Grove - 170 Forest Ave, USA

As usual, my wife and I turned up at the busiest period with no booking. The place was packed to the gills. Asked for a table and told it would be a 20minute wait. Browsed the menu while seated at the bench and watched the locals enjoying themselves. Shown to the table which we were delighted with and quickly ordered our meals. We both had the combo meals and a cocktails. Served some chips and salsa while we weee eating. Finished up with desert of something called Pupusette ?? Everything was absolutely delicious. Including the drinks. The desert was massive. The server advised that our choice was big and suggested we share rather than order a desert each. Wise words. Left the restaurant with a full belly and many happy memories

If you're looking for a great Mexican restaurant in Pacific Grove, you need look no further. Peppers offers a wide range of classic Mexican dishes. All our dishes were delicious and flavorful. Good portion sizes at reasonable prices. Friendly and accommodating staff. Fast service.

There is usually a wait for dinner so make reservations. Chips and salsa were great and when I told the waiter of my jalapeño allergy he brought me some salsa I could eat. Beef fajitas were really well flavored but don't expect a sizzling plate. Veggies were good but not grilled so they're a bit different. Our tortillas were homemade and excellent. Hubs had mole enchiladas were a tad sweet but good. Chile Verde was on the mild side.

I can’t get enough of these mahi mahi tacos and blood orange margarita, this is a great place and the outside seating is so comfortable on these sunny winter days.

Wow! If this review would allow me to give 6 stars or more, I would. The owner, Lisa, was so personal and hospitable that I felt like a star in Hollywood. The food was exceptional and the drinks were nothing short of excellent. I truly recommend Peppers Mexicali Cafe if you’re looking for great food, great drinks and most of all…family friendly service. Thank you Lisa!!!

Got the beef enchiladas and tamales! Got the Cosmo and blood orange margarita which were very good and also strong. Also got the Mexican Chocolate Cake, which was amazing, but be aware that it's not like a "regular" chocolate cake. The food was soooo good, my only complaint is that it was gone too fast 😭

We chose to eat in their outdoor dining area. It’s a large space with propane and electric heaters. There is a plethora of thriving succulent plants adding to the atmosphere. The food was delicious. We will definitely dine here again soon.

Came here with the party of seven after visiting the Monterey Bay aquarium. It's right across the street from the PG natural History museum as well. They take reservations, and we had a wonderful time here after a busy day of sightseeing. Seemed less crowded than the Cannery Row area.