Pepe’s and Mito’s on Elm Street in Dallas’s Deep Ellum neighborhood has been serving authentic Mexican food to the Dallas community since it opened, building a menu around the slow-braised meats, house-made tortillas, and the traditional Mexican comfort food that earns a neighborhood restaurant its multigenerational loyal following in a city with a deep Mexican food culture. It appeared in Season 13, Episode 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Outside the Box,” which aired March 5, 2012. Guy Fieri found a Dallas Mexican kitchen doing things from scratch with the authenticity that comes from family recipes rather than a corporate playbook.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Pepe’s and Mito’s
City: Dallas, Texas
Cuisine: Authentic Mexican
DDD Season: 13
DDD Episode: 13
Episode Title: Outside the Box
Original Air Date: March 5, 2012
Address: 2911 Elm St., Dallas, TX 75226
Phone: 214-741-1901
Website: https://www.pepesandmitos.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Enchiladas with house-made chile sauce and melted cheese are the traditional Mexican centerpiece that most regulars lead with. The Carnitas Plate with slow-braised pork, rice, beans, and fresh tortillas is the comfort food option that earns repeat visits across decades. The Chile Relleno — a roasted poblano stuffed with cheese or picadillo, battered and fried — is the traditional dish done with the care that a scratch kitchen brings. The Breakfast Tacos with eggs, chorizo, and fresh salsa are the morning option that earns its own loyal crowd. The House-Made Salsas, both verde and roja, are the condiments that complete every order. Find a Dallas hotel on Trivago.
Plan Your Visit
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Address: 2911 Elm St., Dallas, TX 75226
Phone: 214-741-1901
Website: https://www.pepesandmitos.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Outside the Box episode on Amazon and bring authentic Mexican flavors home with Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Hot Honey BBQ Sauce.
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Pepe’s and Mito’s appeared in Season 13, Episode 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Outside the Box,” originally aired March 5, 2012.