The vegiterian arepas was very bad and not recommended. It had no spices and dry. We were very disappointed.
- Price $$$$
- Business Meals
- Kosher
- Outside Seating Area
- Take Away
ABOUT PEPITO’S
Launched in the spring of 2016, Pepito’s is the brainchild of 3 young immigrants from Venezuela and Colombia who had always felt a burning desire to bring the tastes of Latin American street food to Jerusalem. Thus far, the Pepito’s has been getting rave reviews from locals and travelers alike who are happy to see new tastes arrive in the Mahane Yehuda Market.
WHAT TO EAT
The name of the game is certainly meat at Pepito’s, and you can get various types either stuffed in sandwich bread or wrapped up in a tortilla with veggies and sauces made only from the freshest ingredients int he market.
Their signature item is the La Bomba — corned beef, Italian salami, Romanian Salami, an egg, vegetables and potato chips.
However, the kosher Cuban-style El Cubanito, La Negra and even the vegetarian version of the La Bomba are certainly worth a try as well.
Photos: Courtesy of Pepitos
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 59 traveler reviews“Vegi”
“Lunch Friday at the Mahane Yehuda market”
Friday noon is the best time to walk the Mahane Yehuda market if you are traveling in the capital Jerusalem. The market offers delicious foods of all kinds, including an experience that leaves a desire to come again and again. The current restaurant is located inside the market, the restaurant is small so that during...
MoreFriday noon is the best time to walk the Mahane Yehuda market if you are traveling in the capital Jerusalem. The market offers delicious foods of all kinds, including an experience that leaves a desire to come again and again. The current restaurant is located inside the market, the restaurant is small so that during rush hour there may be a queue to enter the market, it is difficult to hear sometimes that you are told that a serving of ready, if you do not hear one of the employees bring you the food to the table, one of a few tables that exist in the place. The place is kosher, but apparently open on a Saturday night. You should come and taste Latin American food. In terms of food, the food tastes to a reasonable level, and the value for it in accordance with the most recommended dish is La Bomba
Less“A gem in the local marketplace! ”
Just a very small shop, maybe 4-5 tables if that. But let me say, the food is absolutely delicious, cooked to order, and good prices for the quality. I had a couple empanadas, one chicken and one beef, and my friend had a beef burrito looking item that he said was amazing. The service...
MoreJust a very small shop, maybe 4-5 tables if that. But let me say, the food is absolutely delicious, cooked to order, and good prices for the quality. I had a couple empanadas, one chicken and one beef, and my friend had a beef burrito looking item that he said was amazing. The service from the Colombian waitress was quick, courteous, and friendly. Actually the entire crew that was working were upbeat, singing, and smiling throughout the hour meal and it was as pleasant as could be. The asado nachos were the pinnacle though! Amazingly tender, nothing overly spiced, and complimented by the sour cream and guac. Just a delightful place with great people watching in a consistently busy part of the market. Well worth a visit if you have a craving for Latin food.
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