Sunday, May 22, 2011

Lepe's Taqueria - Mexican, Santa Rosa

4323 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa CA 95405
(707) 538-8991
Parking: in parking lot

Last Visited: 2003

Food: 2 to 3 stars
Atmosphere: 2 stars
Service: 2 stars
Price: $ to $$

Lepe’s is somewhat of a local hangout for college students, though it’s not anywhere near the local college. It may be because these people hung out there as high school students. I tried a chimichanga and their well known burrito. I found both to be average in flavor and standard in presentation. The portions are large and the price is reasonable, so that may be why people enjoy going there. It could also be the open salsa bar.

The main thing I found to be bad was that orders to go seemed to take priority over orders that were dine in. There isn’t a lot of service involved – you order at the main counter and take a number and then the food is brought out to your table when ready. That’s the extent of the service. If the restaurant was more formal, it might not have been so noticeable, but seeing someone come in after you who ordered the same dish you do and receive it before you is a bit frustrating. Not only did we see one order taken after us be prepared and served to go, but multiple orders. For that reason, it’s unlikely that I would return for another dine-in visit.

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