I have been there quite a few times. And always been greeted within a few minutes and received…read moredrinks right after I ordered. The staff is always so nice and helpful. I always wait till I have been to a place a few times before I do a review. And the food is really fresh and tasty. The restaurant is clean, cute and the tables are not all shoved together, so I do not feel like we are packed in there like sardines. I do recommend this place. Happy Eating!

This place is certainly not bad, but I'm not sure that I would drive out of my way to eat here…read moreagain. (And that's more because of where I live versus my experience here.) First, the service here is good. As soon as we walked through the door, someone said "Sit where you like." And, within about three minutes, someone stopped by the table to take our drink orders. I'm not sure what this place was previously, but it almost feels like a repurposed DQ. It is clean and not tight at all, but the space is limited. (Not good for groups.) Though they have a full bar, there are no beers on draft. Not a deal-breaker. The food here is good. I had a combo plate, and the enchiladas actually came with enchilada sauce. It was impressive, if only because I usually only get that at home. The bean and cheese tostada is exactly as it should be -- warm crispy shell and beans topped with cool lettuce and cold cheese (I asked them to omit the tomatoes). The crispy taco is fine in a Tex-Mex sort of way without the pool of grease that is so common with this dish. The rice is way too fluffy for my taste, and the charro beans basically looked like refried beans with some liquid added. Not impressed. I judge Tex-Mex/Mexican restaurants on their salsa, first and foremost. This place serves it warmed, which I despise, but they brought me a cold cup of the red stuff upon my request. It was delicious. Tomatoey. Oniony. A little bite. And I'm pretty sure I tasted some cilantro. The price point here is fabulous, and they seem to have some outstanding lunch specials. If I lived or worked nearby, I could see this being a regular stop.

Maria is an excellent waitress and we consistently sit in her area because the service is amazing…read more The green sauce is the best I've tasted. I haven't eaten anything here I don't love. This is our favorite Mexican food restaurant! Can't go wrong in my opinion.

If you're going to eat Mexican food, you better bring a lot of money if you go to Papagayos. It's…read morepricier than you might realize. They charge tip on the tax. Uncle Sam doesn't need to be tipped! The food is average, and they don't put much meat in the chicken enchiladas To make more money, they cut back on the chicken, and the pieces are cut very small. So, what are you REALLY paying for? There's a lot of "FILLERS" in there. Since when do you put corn in chicken enchiladas? Don't think for a moment that you're getting a good deal. You're not. Most things on the menu are around $21. With tip and tax and NO alcohol, it's $27!!! Save money and eat somewhere else that doesn't give you a bunch of "fillers". I'm tired of restaurants raising their prices and giving you less meat.

We decided to try a completely different appetizer and I am so glad that we did! The Jumbo Lump…read moreCrab Nachos are a definite winner! A lot of crab meat with every bite, plus the sour cream, incredible olives, and pickled jalapenos! Also tried the Albondiga soup and it was amazing! Those meatballs were huge, seasoned with perfection, and that broth was so tasty! This is also a must! We sat in the bar area/ high tops, and we had the bar tenders as our server, they were busy, but still provided excellent service! Definitely recommend this restaurant!!

9/10 would definitely go back !…read more I ordered the chicken and steak fajitas, and both were really good. Personally, I enjoyed the chicken more. It had amazing flavor and was perfectly cooked. The steak was good too, but it had more of a barbecue taste, which just isn't my personal preference I also heard the table next to me. Tell the waiter that they preferred the chicken over the filet mignon, which just goes to show that their chicken is superior. Next time, I'd probably stick with just the chicken fajitas. Let's talk about the sauces because they deserve their own moment. The green sauce that came with the chips was AMAZING. So fresh and flavorful. The red sauce was also really good -- both paired perfectly with the chips. For rice, I tried both the cilantro rice and the Mexican rice. They were both solid, but I liked the Mexican rice just a little more. One thing to keep in mind: toppings for fajitas are an extra charge. I got the garlic, onion, and Serrano topping with cheese -- and they do not play when they say it's spicy! It was delicious but very spicy. Also, it's a $5.99 upcharge, which is easy to miss. And heads up: they mix the Serranos into the cheese, so you can't really remove them once it's served. If you're sensitive to heat, I'd recommend asking for the Serrano peppers on the side. The service was extraordinary -- super attentive and welcoming. The place was packed, but there was still plenty of parking, which was a plus. I didn't order drinks this time, but they looked really good. I'll definitely be back, especially for Margarita Monday -- $5 margaritas all day sounds like a deal I can't pass up. Overall, amazing food, great service, and a fun vibe. I'll absolutely be coming back!

This Tex-mex restaurant tucked away in a outlet just off the bustling Fairmont Street is a solid…read morelittle hidden Pasadena gem If you didn't pull into the parking lot you might miss it, but the interior is fun and vibrant. The restaurant doesn't feel new by any means, but lived in in the best way possible. There's colorful decor, plenty of seating, and a lovely overall vibe The menu offers your typical Tex-Mex dishes; tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, salads, etc. we ordered off their lunch menu You are given complimentary chips and salsa to start. It's a tasty red salsa (no green/verde). The staff were very professional and efficient. We got our orders taken in a timely manner, the food didn't take long, and our drinks were always filled Everything tasted great. The prices are typical for Tex-mex type restaurants. But the ambiance, service, and quality are worth a stop Some tips: The interior temperature was fairly cold, and I run hot. I'm not complaining at all, more warning those who get cold easily They open relatively early (10am) everyday, but they typically close before 9pm, except on Saturdays Cheers!

I visited Don Pepe's for lunch recently while being in the area. They have a special lunch menu and…read morefrom it I ordered the chicken fajitas for just $13. I asked for corn tortillas and charro beans which came with the meal. First to arrive was the complimentary chips and salsa. I enjoyed their taste (4). The sizzling platter arrived a few minutes later with grilled onions and chicken on it. Included were some delicious charro beans, guac, pico de gallo and rice. I enjoyed this meal (4). At $13 it was a real deal but the meat portion was smaller than the more expensive dinner option along with only getting 2 tortillas. Finally the table service was very good too. I liked my visit to Don Pepe's and would be happy to return.

Food is always delicious! This place is very family oriented . Good environment to watch football…read moreand baseball games !

Great prices, good food, friendly service. It's a little hidden gem. Just a nice little…read moreneighborhood Mexican spot.

The Tapalia was excellent, grateful flavor. The waitress…read morewas very kind and professional. They play Mexican music to help set the tone.

Great service great food. My dog loves it too. They treat her so well. Jesus is her friend.read more

Not many times will I say this: " A TRUE hidden GEM." Who doesn't like value and a good homemade…read moretaco. Well, El Potosinos is the place. I often recommend this place when people ask me for a good Mexican restaurant. It's not fancy, no glamour just an everyday family restaurant I have been going for year

I drive 527 miles with 10yr old twins to Houston to see family BUT before I see family and again…read morewhile I am there, I head for El Potosino for the Deluxe dinner w/onions! I have been eating therevfor over 40 years. I remember riding my bike there and eating the most delicious food. The family and now Olga are dedicated to their customers. It is a blessing to see people serving the Lord through their work. God Bless the establishment of this restaurant and the many people whobhave served there and serve today

Awesome food, great service and Preston was our server! Good timing on food not long waits at all…read more 10/10 would recommend.

I have always loved the amazing service. Food is usually really great, but has been lacking the…read morelast few times I've been. I enjoy the music and family friendly environment.