Tio Pepe Restaurante

Great restaurant! I have been to this restaurant twice, and it has been fantastic both times. The wait staff is very knowledgeable about the dishes and the wine, we've been seated promptly, and the food has been excellent (I've had both steak and lobster). I especially appreciate their ability to actually cook a steak at medium rare. I highly recommend this place! more

took my wife and 2 sons to diner last night. I could not understand waiter as his english was very broken plus he was mean. appetizer was excellent, oyster with crabmeat. Everything after was down hill. My wife and I had the lobster and chicken with a seafood sauce. Chicken was grizzley and lobster was tough. sauce bland and rice boring. Worse$35 I ever spent. Sad cause I was looking forwards to a great meal and we were all very disappointed. Our waiter was miserable and so was his tip more

I hadn't been to Tio's in more than a decade, so I was a little nervous -- wondering if it would still be as good as I remembered. Lucky me (and my guests). The food, sangria and desserts were every bit as good as I remembered. Shrimp in garlic sauce is still a ""must"", as are any of the fish entrees. The chicken and lobster dish is still incredible, as are all their desserts (my favorite is the pignoli nut / custard roll). Not the least expensive place, but worth every dime. Don't hesitate to go. Pros: Food is memorable Cons: Nothing worth noting more

We went to Tio Pepe's -Spanish Mediterranean- this weekend to celebrate my boyfriend's 33rd birthday and it was great. Start with the red Sangria, as it's the best I've ever had. We had the garlic shrimp for an app and it was wonderful, tons of garlic and had a great sauce to dip your bread into. My bf had orange veal tenderloin and I had their special, which was beef tenderloin with mushrooms and green beans. We both loved our meals fully and my meal had 3 pieces of tenderloin and I was very impressed with it. Pros: Food, Food, Food and Lots of It! Cons: Basment, not a lot of room more

Tio Pepe Restaurante Pros: GREAT FOOD / EXCEPTIONALSERVICE / ROMANTIC AMBIANCE Cons: CROWDED / LONG WAIT TO BE SEATED / NOISY more

The prices at Tio Pepe are HIGH, but the ability to deliver is non existent. Where to start...the shrimp in... more

The prices at Tio Pepe are HIGH, but the ability to deliver is non existent. Where to start...the shrimp in garlic sauce was made with small fro... more

The atmosphere at Tio Pepe's is elegant, the food is slightly pricy, but the meal is worth it! I shared the... more

The atmosphere at Tio Pepe's is elegant, the food is slightly pricy, but the meal is worth it! I shared the paella with my sister. The presentation... more

Great place for a romantic dinner of paella and sangria. As a former resident of Spain and a lover of paella, I can say this is among the best paella in the USA and similar to the finest paellas of Spain. The delicious sangria is at the best price that I have ever seen for a massive pitcher. Pros: Spanish Paella and Sangria in charming setting Cons: What are the drawbacks? more

I am going to try and be nice about this. I am from Spain and I was good friends with the man who started Tio Pepe's. He was one of the greatest Chefs in all of Europe (even cooked for Spanish royalty), and his two brothers that helped him start the Restaurant were just as good. The three of them together were nothing short of Gods of the kitchen. A family of true Master Chefs...(The Sanz Brothers) Its a shame that Tio Pepe's has turned into nothing more than a cash cow for the owners that truly should not even be the owners (Miguel Angel and you know who). They have been riding the Sanz brothers wave for a long time and I think its about time it hits the rocks. There is only one man that should be the owner at this time and his name is Chef. Angel Sanz, the last of the Sanz brothers, and the man who helped make Tio Pepe's restaurant world famous. Oh, and by the way that famous Garlic Shrimp that everyone loves so much, that recipe was created by Chef. Angel Sanz and no one else. Being Spanish and Spanish food have allot in common. The food should explode with all the great flavors of Spain. The food should visually be beautiful and draw you in, and most importantly you should not have to sell your house to pay for your tapas and a glass of sangria. Its a real shame that Tio Pepe's has faded into a mist that was once one of the greatest Chefs in all of Europe's dream. The owners of Tio Pepe's should release ownership of the restaurant and return ownership to its last surviving true founder, Chef. Angel Sanz who still resides in Baltimore, MD. As a Spaniard I feel that Tio Pepe's does not represent Spain in its true glory. I just though that everyone should know the truth about the restaurant. First, the people working there are not Spanish, which means they are not from Spain. That is for those of you who do not know the difference between Spanish and Hispanics, they are rude and not so friendly, in Spain that would not be allowed. The Food is ok at best. The Paella, the true main Spanish dish is a 3 on a scale of 1-10. Garlic Shrimp is great, thanks to Chef Angel Sanz. Drinks are crazy high in price, Sangria is $45 a pitcher and they use cheap wine. If you want real Sangria please feel free to come by my house. The Pine Nut Cake and the Flan, well you should try Chef Angel Sanz, that is all I have to say on that. And if you just so happen to know the current owners, do not expect them to give you any kind of deal or special treatment while you are there, they will just treat you as badly as they do everyone else. Now that is what I call not being Spanish at all. Very soon a new truly authentic Spanish restaurant will be opening, and none other than Chef Angel Sanz will be at the helm. Are main focus, well I guess you know who.. Tio Pepe's, get ready...... Pros: Garlic Shrimp Cons: Out of control prices, not truly Spanish Anymore more

Here are my tips for having a great time at this restaurant: Go early - 5:00P.M. when it first opens because you won't wait. Reserve a few weeks in advance Don't park in garage across the street from the restaurant- too expensive. Park on the street near the area or up the street in Mount Vernon. Order the Seafood Bisque soup or shrimp and garlic. Both are good. Steak with Bearnaise sauce and stuffed rockfish are very good, but the entree to get is below: If you want to have a great entree, you need to get this one. It's called Mariscos al Cava and usually is not listed on the menu. It is usually listed during the New Years Holiday, but if you ask the waiter, the chef will prepare it. The dish is also called the Trio and is shrimp, lobster, and crabmeat in champagne sauce. This is the best dish I have ever had in my life, the only problem is that it costs about $50 +/- , but it is worth every penny. I have been to many high end restaurants around Baltimore/DC metro and this is by far my favorite dish. Please Please Please get the trio/ Mariscos al Cava - even if it is not listed, they can make it. Then, you feel special because you will be the only one in the restaurant to have that plate and you know that it is fresh. Also, the desserts that are really good are the Walnut Cake, Chocolate Mousse (my favorite ever), and Chocolate roll. Pros: Quality Food, Great atmosphere, Chef Emiliano is great Cons: Nothing more

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We were seated as a large group and waited a very long time for the waiter to take our order. the room was intensely hot, we were all sweating terribly. after nearly 40 mins our food came. the appetizers were average we had lobster bisque and mushroom toast, nothing fancy, presentation was bare minimum. then a while later we got our entrees and the moment i saw worn white plates with aluminum covers that were stacked, i thought airline food or room service...but i've had better room service. I ordered their famous paella...which i thought you can't mess up and its their signature dish, right? It was the WORST paella I've ever eaten. Granted, I've been to Spain and France where they know how to make it. But when the rice is mush and looks more like mashed potatoes and you have to pull the paella apart to get sections or chunks of lukewarm rice mush, it is just aweful. the chicken was dry and room temp, shrimp was mushy and sausage dry, leathery and rubbery. i sent it back and the waiter told me the beef was the best of the night...it was airplane food with a brown gravy over green beans and sirloin tips. at least the rice was actually rice...separate grains. most of the group ordered fish, which general concensus was average, but the presentation was so mediocre with a browned cream sauce topping reminiscent of cafeteria style entrees. The desserts were just as sketchy, nothing truly 'authetically' spanish, they are ho-hos with whipped cream or pudding fillings, a true disappointment. the service was fine, the treat was when i ordered a specialty coffee, they put on a fire show that burns off much of the alcohol, but you still pay $11.00 for the drink. at least the whipped cream topping was fresh. will not return and will dissuade friends too. Cons: poor food, not good value for price more

Tio Pepe is a classic. It is absolutely perfect for what it is -- old school, rich sauces, a little pretentious -- its kinda like your Aunt Evelyn -- she shouldn't be as pretentious as she is because she's 30 years behind the times...but she is...and you have to love her for it. more

In town on business from NYC, I stumbled upon Tio Pepe and thought I would have lunch. The gentleman at the door looked me up and down when I asked to look at a menu (I was dressed in business attire) and turned his back to me. When I decided to dine there, he apathetically walked me to a table, half attempted to pull out my chair and walked away before I could even move into the table to sit. The only reason I was truly mortified FOR HIM was that I have spent several years running some of the more upscale establishments in New York and would NEVER treat a guest that way. Especially if I were wearing a tuxedo and handing guests filthy menus. Food was wonderful, but what a shame it was tainted by a poor attitude and atmosphere of superiority. Pros: Pleasant service, wonderful food Cons: Attitude at door made me uncomfortable more

I'm not quite sure what all the hype is about, it is okay. The food it very good, can't complain about anything I've had so far. We go several times a year, mostly for special occasions, but at least once for the heck of it, a craving for the Shrimp Scampi I suppose! I do believe it is quite expensive for what you get. I would also think by now they would have updated in some sort of way without loosing the ambiance. I do so enjoy when the chef makes his appearance! The food is quite good but in my opinion doesn't live up to all the hype! If you don't mind spending money on good food then you should go. If you're looking for a 5 star dining experience, save your money. Pros: Good food for sure Cons: Very expensive, atmosphere is lacking. more

We have enjoyed this restaurant for over 30 years! The food is excellent - you can order anything and stay in your price range - if you are not up to ordering an entire meal - try two or three appetizers, they are outstanding and will do the trick. We have eaten all over the U.S. and would rate Tio Pepes as consistently the best in food quality. Lunch is great as well as evening dinners - the only downside is late Fridays and Saturdays if they are busy, you won't get the best service but that would happen in any busy restaurant. Pros: Outstanding quality food Cons: If a busy Saturday night, better off choosing another night more

FYI, this restaurant is not Mexican, it is Spanish. Just a little bit of difference in types of cuisines. You may want to update your listing. Cons: Listing is misleading, this is not Mexican food. more

My wife treated me to a dinner for my birthday. Tio Pepe is just a lot of hype and was a great disappointment, long wait, and noisy. Feel rushed to finish your lousy meal, pay up and get out. Baltimore can do a lot better. Don't go here just to say you've been there like it's some kind a Baltimore monument one HAS to visit. more