Pepe's Bbq

I used to go to Ferry St Bbq in Newark then i discovered this place, so awesome, but then i moved to Cleveland, OH where I'm yet to discover something similar.

Ordered a whole rack of ribs.

Got 4 pieces of the grittiest, burned, ultra-thin leftover meat ever.

Not even edible. Tried to eat it because I was starving after waiting 5 minutes short of 2 hours for the food.

Threw it out.

If you have beef ribs on your menu and someone orders them, they better get actual ribs.

Hmm. I've just started going to Pepe's in West Orange about 6 months ago, though I've known of the place in West Orange for about 3 years now I guess, as I frequent the Chinese place next to it.

Anyway, as mentioned I finally tried it about 6 months ago, and have held off writing a review of it until I had eaten there at least 8-10 times. Not sure about the a couple reviews below, but the food has/is excellent there, I mean absolutely delicious, made home style. Mind you, I've only had the Pork & Beef Ribs, Rice & French Fries - they offer more, but I've not had anything else there yet.

Never had a problem with portion size, etc. Actually, it's quite a value - especially $19 large rib order with a choice of 2 sides... it's a *full* 2 meals, at least. So you get 2 home made delicious Peruvian BBQ meals for $10 a piece. Not sure how one goes wrong in that scenario. No, I don't work for the place or am I the owner or related to them... I only make mention of that because I realize my review is contrary to a handful listed here. I don't know, I recommend to my friends... all I can tell ya.

This place is a rip off !!! I placed an order to go and was charged $39 for what amonted to an order of maduros (5pieces) and two Styrofoam, half filled trays of food. I was so angry when I got home. I was in disbelief that I had paid that amount for such little food. I thought I would leftovers..... there was barely any meat. That being said the food did taste good but I would never go back. The place is a little run down and not worth the price for what you get. There is a BBQ place in Union on RT22 that charges $18 and you get a whole tray of food (like 2 of the styrofoam containers put together!!) and they fill that up to the top!!! This place is a rip off :(

I love it!!! The meat is well-seasoned and the fries are awesoome, if you dont mind them a tiny bit soggy. Just dont let the container sit for too long!