ou cannot be seen without a sombrero in this place. Owner Efren, originally from Mexico City, came down to Vancouver to be a musician, but ended up opening up Pepitas in 1974, a Mexican/Spanish restaurant, serving up Mexican classics like Guacamole and Carnero Al Homo ($18), a traditional lamb dish topped with tequila sauce.

On the weekend, Efren can be seen crooning and swooning diners with his guitar. - A.C
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