Pepito's Plaza is a small locale located next to a gas station on 10701 NW 58th St. Belonging to a Venezuela owner, the idea of the "plaza" began many years ago, when the original Pepito's began to take off. As the restaurant saw growing success, it expanded into a bigger building. The site is still adjacent to the gas station convenience store, where they share a pathway. Given the limited seating space inside, Pepito's created a "patio" with flat screen TVs that are always showing soccer matches. If the day or night is cool, that's the best place to eat. The plaza took its model from fast food places: You wait in line to reach the counter where you order anything form hot dogs, burgers, parrillas or pepitos.
What they're most famous for, and take their name after, are the pepitos. They're like hot dogs, but with sausage instead of the traditional hot dog meat. Their "secret" component, however, are the six sauces that make all their food stand out. You have to keep in mind, though, that Pepito's Plaza will not bring you in with restaurant-style dishes or presentation. It's thought of as Venezuelan "street food," but as one Yelp! user put it, "[It's] street food heaven!" However, the restaurant is more than just the sauces or the flavors, it's about the environment. There's no such thing as a Latin American country without street food--and Pepito's Plaza does a great job of bringing that to Miami. And just like traditional street food, it only accepts cash, but it houses an ATM machine inside.
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