Welcome to the Red Pepper… “Home of the Grinder”

The Red Pepper has been a Grand Forks landmark and UND mainstay for over 35 years.

The Red Pepper is known for great homemade Mexican food at a great price.  While most restaurants are constantly trying to “reinvent the wheel” and come up with new menu items almost daily, the Red Pepper’s menu has stayed consistent for more than three decades.  How can we do that?  We simply serve great Tacos, Tostadas, Enchiladas, & Grinders at a great price.

Another constant at the Red Pepper is the unique “no frills” atmosphere. When you visit the Red Pepper you can expect to see a restaurant that seems virtually unchanged from the mid 70’s, complete with the vintage “Bull Fighter” tapestries.  Looks can be deceiving! The restaurant has been renovated and updated a number of times over the years, but the overall look and feel have been preserved. 

You can expect to hear a diverse mix of music from Classic & College Rock, to Top 40, Reggae, Blues, and even some Jazz (Sorry No Techno, House, or Trance).

And of course, you can expect food that is simply unrivaled in taste and quality.  Every item is made to order with generous portions of high quality, homemade ingredients. Whenever possible, we use local products and suppliers.  Our ground beef is the leanest available and is ground daily by L&M Meats. Our beans are grown right here in the Red River Valley and supplied by GF Bean Co.  Our buns are baked and delivered daily by Hugo’s Bakery.  And gallons and gallons of our signature sauces are mad fresh everyday. 

Put it all together, Fresh, Homemade, Lean, and Local, and you’ve got the Red Pepper’s unique brand of Mexican food.