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    Ay Papa Que Rico

    4.3 (459 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    AY PAPA QUE RICO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Cuban Sandwich

    The Cuban sandwich and Yuca fries are delicious and plentiful! I highly recommend this restaurant. I can't wait to try their other dishes.

    Gohar K.

    Stopped by to get a burrito for my dad after an appointment at the DMV. Customer service was friendly, lots of parking and indoor seating. They are famous for their grilled chicken, there was smoke everywhere and smelled good. Will try it next time .... The carne asada burrito I got was good. Flavorful and filling. Came with two kinds of sauces. I noticed they have bbq ribs, meats, burgers, quesadillas etc..... it's a good spot to order food to go

    Aaron S.

    Hate to say this, but I'm done!** It's small things like this that just ruin it for me. I've been eating at Ay Papa's for years--for the last five, I've been hooked on their carne asada burrito, which has always been grilled. But over the past year, half the time it's not, and it's just not the same. Today, I specifically asked them to **please** make sure it was grilled, yet--no surprise--it wasn't. ‍ I didn't bother sending it back because I don't trust that they'd remake it with care. So I took one bite, left the rest with my full Coke, and walked out. Feels like throwing money away--I should've given it to someone in need, but I'd rather leave it there to make them wonder what went wrong. They don't seem to check their Yelp reviews, and I don't get why they wouldn't prioritize keeping their customers happy.

    Anne A.

    The service at this location is outstanding. All the locations have good service, but the older gentleman who works there spoke to me only in Spanish is a keeper. His hospitality is unmatched in the Valley. I would eat there just for him. I felt like I was in another country or a guest in someone's home. Whenever I pass by Ay Papa Que Rico and I feel like I could eat, I will stop by. They specialize in pollo al carbon (grilled chicken or whole rotisserie chicken) and Cuban food, but I also enjoy the Salvadoran pupusas on their menu. This is one of the San Fernando Valley essential restaurants to try with multiple locations to choose from. If you're looking for Cuban baked goods, try their location in Canoga Park.

    Berenis S.

    Love love love ay papa que Rico! I appreciate that they have outdoor seating. Their grilled chicken is the bomb and you can't go wrong eating this. I usually order the black beans and rice with the chicken order and ask for the tortillas to be extra crispy. The service here is always great. The ladies here are always so sweet. I also order the ribs and the ensalada de frutas is so delicious. They also do catering

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    Ehecatl M.

    This place is as good as it smells when your drive by Staff was friendly, answered every question I had , as you wait for your food there is a worker that brings you chips with salsa and the salsa is really good, little spicy but lots of flavor. Prices are very reasonable, for the amount of food that they serve Now the food is delicious, I ordered the Cuban sandwich and it has tons of flavor however the way they roast the bread is delicious , amazing great flavor just enough crunch. One sandwich is shareable!!! Will definitely be coming back to try more of their menu, highly recommended

    This was the half a chicken along with black beans and rice so good
    Steve V.

    Well, I gotta say it's been a long time since I've been to this place. I truly do miss the original spot that was here. I'm sure if you're local from Arleta, you will remember Shoestring, but anyways that's long gone. I gotta say the spot here has taken over and it is amazing how they recommend the grilled chicken along with other things as well. Their whole menu is outstanding. The service is great. They got a sweet old lady going around cleaning up after tables. Very, very sweet, asking if we need anything; definitely recommend this spot. The ambience to eat there is great, super chill.

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    Good chicken all the time! Never fails! Wish they gave a bit more salsa but other than that the food is amazing.

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    Papá que rico has such good food, been here multiple times. They have good prices too. Would recommend if you haven't tried them

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    6 months ago

    Yummy food. Picked up chicken to-go. The food was Ready right on time. I will be back again.

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    I've been coming here for many years they never fail. Food is so delicious!! highly recommend you give it a try!

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    This place is always great! My family and I eat here often and love their Cuban sandwiches as well as the half chickens

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    Great food, great service and great atmosphere. The chicken plates are phenomenal. Pricing is generous as well. One of my go to spots!

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    Amazing fire-grilled chicken. Marinated really well and served right off the grill. Simply delicious!

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    Hands down to the best chicken in the valley.Been coming here ever since I found out about this spot since 2021

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