Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina - Port St Joe (FL)

4 /5 Scott Williams: Seated fast. They did have a few families that were being served. Salsa is so-so, had the Peppers Fajitas. The Fajitas are not one of those mixes where you pay 20 bucks and get mostly peppers and onions. They bring the meat here, which is good. Although I could definitely say Ive had better, Ive also had a lot worse. At the price point not bad, good job Peppers. I had a long hair in the second basket of chips they brought. Not super angry about that, I understand that they leave the chips under heat lamps in the back. Things happen. The issue was quickly fixed. Lol, this is a Mexican restaurant but they know how to do French fries very well. Nice portions, probably going to leave with leftovers. Also, note that this restaurant stays open later than most other places in this area. That is one reason Im giving the overall score 4 stars instead of 3. Past 9 pm even in the on season, most places are closing except some of the ice cream shops.

5 /5 Nic Dolph: Food was excellent! We sat at the bar and ordered drinks first. Bartender set us up immediately with chips and salsa. He also made recommendations on food to order. We ordered what he recommended and it was great. He also recommended the house tequila - and I thought it was great and bought a bottle. We will be back for sure.

5 /5 Richa Owen: We were in town enjoying this beautiful area and stopped in here for dinner. This is a large place with great decor and an authentic Mexican vibe including the background music playing. Our drinks were cold and tasty and our food was delicious. We had a large group but our server handled it very well. We were celebrating our aunts 96th birthday and my mother in laws 75th birthday and these guys went above and beyond. The whole experienced was fantastic. I highly recommend this location.

4 /5 Jason Perlow: Pepper’s – Port St. Joe, FL (Panhandle) This is the flagship location of a local Tex-Mex chain that’s been around since 2005, and it delivers exactly the kind of fun, casual atmosphere you want after a day at the beach. The covered outdoor patio is spacious and breezy — ideal for groups, families, and anyone chasing margaritas in flip-flops. One of Pepper’s more unique features is their private-label tequila, imported from NOM 1455 (Fábrica de Tequila El Nacimiento, S.A. de C.V.) in Jalisco. You won’t spot any well-known names on the registry, but the house blanco and reposado are both quite smooth. They’re asking $50 for a bottle of the blanco — that’s a pass from me, but a flight of three pours for $25 is worth it if you’re curious. The añejo, though, is heavy on the vanilla from oak aging — I’d skip it. The complimentary chips and salsa were fresh and plentiful — classic, no-frills style with a mild heat. I had the carne asada street tacos, which were nicely done: soft corn tortillas, tender meat, and a generous topping of chopped cilantro and onion, served with a solid tomatillo salsa on the side. The rice and beans deserve a shout-out too — warm, well-seasoned, and much better than the usual filler you get at places like this. Rachel ordered the taco salad, which is apparently a Pepper’s legend — the WiFi password is literally “tacosalad.” Hers came in a crisp tortilla bowl loaded with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream — a crunchy, creamy combo that she happily devoured.