Pepe's Finest Mexican Food

Pepe's Finest Mexican Food Pepe's Finest Mexican Food Pepe's was founded in Southern California in 1962 by two brothers, Joe and Tony Russi. Keeping their secret recipes inside the family.
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The restaurant was originally named "El Adobo" and in 1963 renamed "El Jardin". The location was changed several times before finally settling in Alhambra in 1964, where the name was changed to "Pepe's". During these early years, the brothers often relied on the help of the family members to keep the business growing. In 1964, Their nephew Pepe was sent to fight in Vietnam. This is when Joe and Tony, out of love for their nephew, renamed the restaurant in honor of him. In the following years, the restaurant had become a great success. However, in 1976 Tony passed away leaving Joe and his wife Maria to run the business. In 1976, the youngest of three brothers, Fred Russi, joined in helping to expand Pepe's restaurants with the opening of the Downey location. Since then Pepe's has continued to grow, opening locations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. Still owned and operated by the Russi Family, the restaurants are continuously serving Southern California with high quality, fresh, Mexican food. This is what has made Pepe's the well-known establishment it is today!

04/05/2026

We will be closing at 2 PM today to observe the Easter holiday. Will reopen Monday morning usual hours starting from 8 AM. Have a happy Easter.

Pepe’s Covina, yummmm!
01/31/2026

Pepe’s Covina, yummmm!

Someone likes Taquitos! Catering pick up order.
01/31/2026

Someone likes Taquitos! Catering pick up order.

01/07/2026

Now hiring for a cook position, part-time, DM me or come directly to Pepes to fill out an application

01/01/2026

We are open, come pick up your breakfast burrito!

12/30/2025

So the phone lines have been out for a couple days now someone stole the copper wires. Waiting for frontier to fix the issue. We are open and will be open for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

We will be closing at 2 PM on Christmas Eve and closed all day on Christmas Day. Have a very Merry Christmas
12/24/2025

We will be closing at 2 PM on Christmas Eve and closed all day on Christmas Day. Have a very Merry Christmas

12/20/2025

Address

1140 N Azusa Avenue
Covina, CA
91722

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8am - 9:30pm
Friday 8am - 11pm
Saturday 8am - 11pm
Sunday 8am - 9:30pm

Telephone

(626) 966-8185

Website

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