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DINING PEPE’S BOSQUE
Bosque Grilled Chicken
ADDRESS
10027 Central Ave., D’Iberville
CONTACT
228.396.0044
SOCIAL
Find us on Facebook
HOURS
Mon-Sat, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Closed Sun
Guacamole
When you enter Pepe’s Bosque Mexican Grill, the wafting aroma of dishes being prepared in the kitchen is impossible to miss. The family friendly restaurant serves authentic Mexican favorites made with care by “Pepe,” the father of owner and manager Lilian Perez.
“He’s a rock star, an amazing dad,” Perez says of her father. While his given name is not really Pepe, that has been his moniker for years and family and friends wouldn’t have it any other way. “He’s always in the kitchen.” From chorizo and sauces, to salsa and even the traditional refried beans, which are creamy with whole pieces of beans added in, everything served at the restaurant is fresh and house-made.
Pepe’s includes a comfortable dining room with booths and tables, which can be rearranged to accommodate groups and parties. It is not unusual to see a
celebration taking place with friends and family sharing cheese dip and guacamole along with chips and salsa. The restaurant also has a full bar area with seating (and refreshing margaritas), and guests can even enjoy dining alfresco on the front patio.
The extensive menu has everything from appetizers, nachos and salads to chicken, beef and seafood dishes, along with house specialties. Guests will also find selections for vegetarians and children, as well as traditional desserts to end the meal on a sweet note.
On a recent visit to the D’Iberville restaurant, Perez suggested we try the shrimp dip. Pepe’s uses domestic shrimp from a local vendor in all their seafood dishes and this dip was a great way to get started. The shrimp were nicely grilled and there were bell peppers, tomatoes and onions covered in a cheese sauce. Flour
story and photos by Lori Beth Susman
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