# Taller Pepe Mexican Wine Bar Opens in Richmond

> Two Snail Bar chefs launch Mexican wine bar in Richmond's Clement Street space.
- Title: Taller Pepe Mexican Wine Bar Opens in Richmond | Shortify
- Summary: Two Snail Bar chefs launch Mexican wine bar in Richmond's Clement Street space. Mexican American chefs Carlos Camacho and Steven Bravo will open Taller Pepe…
- Keywords: taller pepe, carlos camacho, steven bravo, snail bar, richmond, clement street, mexican food, wine bar, mexican wine bar, richmond district, news, local
- Source: The San Francisco Standard — https://sfstandard.com/2026/10/12/taller-pepe-mexican-wine-bar
- Published: 2026-10-12T15:29:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: taller pepe, carlos camacho, steven bravo, snail bar, richmond, clement street, mexican food, wine bar, mexican wine bar, richmond district, news, local
## Taller Pepe opens in Richmond
Two Snail Bar veterans Carlos Camacho and Steven Bravo will open Taller Pepe, a Mexican wine bar, in Richmond's Clement Street space next year.
## Clement Street location
Taller Pepe takes over 2229 Clement St., currently home to Red Tavern, a 15-year-old Russian restaurant.
## Mexican wine bar concept
The bar focuses on accessible California food with Mexican flair, like mole dashi and quesadillas with Queens kimchi.
## Wine selections
Camacho brings global wine selections from Rhones-Alpes Romain des Grottes to Oakland’s Offshore Wines.
## Background on chefs
Gomez moved to the Bay Area in 2021 after working at Hock + Hoof in Los Angeles.
## Opening timeline
Taller Pepe will open in spring 2027 after closing on Oct. 27, 2026, and renovating the space.
## Key takeaway

Mexican American chefs Carlos Camacho and Steven Bravo will open Taller Pepe, a Mexican wine bar in Richmond's Clement Street, in spring 2027.