About Us!

Piripi

Est. August 2020

Piripi (Pee-Ree-Pee) Meaning: "tipsy"
Latin & Mediterranean Restaurant in the heart of Erie, Colorado!

Specializing in Gluten Free Mediterranean Cuisine, Piripi is a place for everyone! Chef Hugo displays his multinational experience within the diverse menu full of flavors from the Med to the Caribbean.

Born in Cordoba, Argentina, Owner and Executive Chef of Piripi, Hugo Meyer began his culinary journey in Munich, Germany at age seventeen. Since then, Hugo has owned and operated several restaurants internationally. Through his extensive travels and life in Europe, South America and the Caribbean Hugo has developed a palate reflective of his life abroad. His authentic plates showcase local ingredients.

We offer a variety of dietary options including a menu 99% Gluten Free. Come join us and enjoy a culinary experience through the eyes of a world traveler.

Located on Briggs Street, our building is two stories high and is shared with other local businesses. Parking can be found on Briggs Street or any cross streets. Our entrance is located on the west side of the building. Once in the building, you will be welcomed by two flights of stairs, follow those up to our restaurant!

Meet the Owners

Two people standing outside in front of a brick building with a sign that reads '615 BRIGGS'. The man on the left is wearing a white long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans, a white cap, and sunglasses. The woman on the right is wearing a light pink sleeveless top and light gray pants. Their reflections are visible in the glass doors.

Hugo was born and raised in Argentina and left there shortly after High School to look for better opportunities abroad. Since he was a grandchild of German descent, he held German Nationality and moved to Germany. The German government got him housing, taught him German and got him work in a restaurant where Hugo’s interest in cooking took hold. After a few years in Munich Hugo decided to move to Alicante Spain and invested in his first restaurant.

Victoria was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado. Hugo and Victoria met in Alicante Spain in 2006 while she was studying abroad through CU-Boulder. Hugo had opened his first bar and restaurant called Carpe Diem where Victoria hung out often. Victoria and Hugo would spend the summer after her semester together. They would then spend 3 months in each others country until Victoria graduated. They moved to San Pedro Belize in 2008 and opened their first restaurant together. Four years later they built two more restaurants in a luxury resort nearby.

Inspired by working internationally, and aiming to be able to provide to a variety of diets, Victoria & Hugo opened the doors of Piripi and built the building that is known as 615 Briggs in August of 2020.

Meet the Front of House Team