Pepin

We went to Pepin on Saturday, July 25th, 2009 to eat and have a fun night of salsa dancing (a different experience). We were extremely dissappointed!!! The food was terrible and way way way overpriced. The tapas menu was laughable in selection and price as well. We felt like we were more in a cafe eating an OK lunch. Of course we ordered Sangria, which was like drinking fruit punch, not good at all. The lighting does not make for a romantic night in any way. We had to ask the waiter to please turn the lights dimmer as they were so bright in our eye's. 10:00 p.m. is when the dancing starts. They were not set up. There were still empty tables on the dance floor. The Dj's seemed unprepared. We finally had had enough and left around 11:00. Obviously the owners need to visit Latin America to get more of an idea of what to offer their customers. There are better places to go in Phoenix, don't waste your money or your time here, you'll regret it.
Jodi & Adam

My husband and I were very disappointed with our evening at Pepin. We are from Las Vegas and were excited to try something that we don't have there. After reading some reviews, we decided on Pepin. We arrived to an empty dining room with the exception of couples getting ready for dancing lessons. We thought this might be a sign but decided to go ahead with our dinner. Our first waiter seemed preoccupied and almost annoyed. Our appetizer was unappealing. The sangria was O.K. We did enjoy watching the Salsa dancing lessons while we waited for our dinner. A watery and unbalanced caesar salad came next. My husband ordered the veal. The small amount of meat was good but was surrounded by a thick layer of fat. I ordered the paella. The rice was a little crunchy and the shrimp was overcooked. Our bill came to 95 dollars after tip. We've never minded splurging on a nice meal but left feeling very unsatisfied.

I was born in Spain and I lived in Scottsdale for 12 years, and now San Francisco. Safe to say, I know good Spanish cuisine.

Pepin's food is authentic and tastes the same as my grandma from Spain would cook.

Go there, you'll like it.