We stopped here because of the good reviews. We would have to agree our only con was the breakfast…read moretacos were very greasy and leaked all over us in the car. We ordered a couple of chorizo and egg, eggs and cheese and egg and potato, and a couple of egg, cheese and bacon. It was hot and made to order. Each were tasty. So if you're traveling thru here stop but be prepared with extra clothes and lots of napkins!!

We were driving through and saw this taco stand across from the gas station.. hands down best stop…read morewe've made from Michigan to Texas and back again! Food was quick & made to order, service was great and tasted phenomenal- highly recommend guacamole and chips with the quesadilla. Don't forget the hot green sauce and churros for dessert too! Very nice gentleman and women working there :) Added to our favorites list for next time we're driving down this way! I wish we had more pictures but we were too quick to eat it.

August 13, 2019. Mom n I decided to hit EVERY Jalapeño Tree. This was jalapeño tree # 2. Our…read moreinitial visit was amazing. But: I never gave it an honest opinion, so in memory of mom and an honest chance at an honest opinion I went back. May 27, 2023 12:44 pm. Party of one. It was a Saturday and winding down from the lunch rush. I requested to sit at the bar. Where there was available seats but (not bussed and not) ready for reseating. 12:50 I had a seat and a beer. 12:59 fajitas ($15) hit the table. It was great. Everything was tasty. The server gets three stars for just working dirty and being inattentive. But I'm not needy. I was okay. I miss my mom and my next jalapeño tree should be Palestine Tx # 13

The food was ok, could have some more seasoning! The service was great and I had no problem in that…read moreaspect. The only real issue is the insanely over priced food, the queso we ordered came out in a 10-12oz cup with about 6 -8 oz of queso and they charged us almost $9 for the small cup. I ordered the fajitas and they had some good flavor to them but pretty small portion also especially for $26! My Wife ordered the Gulf of Mexico and every inside the quesadilla had a black color to it like the grill they cooked the meat on needed cleaned. Also there was an egg smell that came about 4-5 times while we was eating, still not sure what that was. Probably take a break from this place for a while!

Amazing food, great service, not a long wait. Would highly recommend to anyone that's coming by.read more

We stopped their for lunch. The owner welcomed and seated us. Him and the waitress were very…read morefriendly. The restaurant was very clean and nicely designed. We ordered the Fiesta Platter and Chiles Rellenos. Both meals were delicious and plentiful. Waitress came and asked if everything was to our liking and also refilled our drinks. Would eat here again anytime!

Great food and pick with avocado No wine or Margaritas…read morethough they do have beer The wait staff is top notch

Popped in here this early Saturday evening craving a bite of authentic chips and salsa and a drink…read morecause it's hot in East Texas today yall! Lol - this place didn't disappoint. They had great homemade salsa, pico de gallo , and GUAC! I also ordered the entree with the Monterey poblano dinner stuffed with savory pepper jack cheese and ground beef , served with rice and refied beans! So simple , yet so yummy! Service was very nice and attentive. Not much to fuss about as far as ambience, but this ain't that kinda place. ! I'll be back !

Food was not very flavorful compared to what I am used to with Tex-Mex. Service was fair, not…read moreexcellent. Menu is huge, but that might not be a plus as it's a lot for a kitchen to contend with. Ambience is cool. A historic downtown building.

Today was our first time trying Papi's and WOW. The service was unbelievably great. We received our…read morefood in record time and it was piping hot. We must have just beat the lunch crowd because it started filling up fast as we were leaving. My only complaint is that the queso was pretty watery and thin, but everything else was great. We had the mixed grill, beef fajita chimichanga, and the grande with cheese enchiladas. Will definitely be back!

Great food! Great service! Friendly hometown atmosphere! Javier does a great job. The food is…read morealways spot on.

We spent a weekend in San Augustine and had a great meal here. It is pretty much one of the few…read morerestaurants available for dinner, It was classic tex-mex. The dishes were made to order and the cheese puffs were a bonus.

Wow, Service! Wow! Enchiladas…read moreWow! Quesadilla Wow! Tortilla soup Did I say Wow! Tortilla Soup Get the message!!! FYI, we're from TX & AZ & we know Mexican Food!!!

Menu is deceiving. Plate listed under enchilada menu but didn't come with rice and beansread more

Authentic quality Mexican food! Homemade tortilla chips and warm salsa! The salsas are really what…read moresets a good restaurant apart from the rest. On my first visit to any Mexican restaurant, I try their green enchiladas. I feel like if a restaurant can't get green enchiladas right, I probably won't be back. Covina Mexicana nailed it! Their green enchiladas are delicious! The menu is reasonably priced, and the service was quick and helpful. Our boys loved the kid's quesadillas and the bright cozy ambience. Well done! We'll be back.

Food was definitely made fresh & very delicious! We got the steak tacos meal with rice and beans. I…read morelove how the beans were not swimming in cheese but rather perfectly seasoned along with their red rice. I could eat just those two sides for breakfast! I got to try their delicious green salsa chilaquiles. I'm craving them now! Tacos were also delicious, steak was seasoned perfectly and could not believe when I realized their tortillas were homemade!!!! Yes!!! We will be back for sure!! Just make sure to bring cash or have the Cashapp installed on your phone. They don't tell you this when you enter, although there is a sign that is easily missed from being distracted of your surroundings. The place looks shady (on the outside) & only 2 windows can be seen BUT I promise you won't regret it!!!

customer service 10/10 they definitely went that extra mile…read moreFood was made exactly how we asked tasted fresh and so good

The food is always good but the employees have no kindness. They never say a word at the window. No…read moresmile. No hello. No thank you. Don't even say you're welcome when I say thank you to them. It's very off putting.

Good quality fajita served quickly and piping hot! Nicely fluffy rice perfectly seasoned! Needed…read moreonly one extra tortilla but she brought out three! No charge! Service was on point also!

I had noticed that the place had a lot of vehicles in parking lot every time I passed by…read moreIt seemed to be a very popular restaurant To me it was a big disappointment I ordered Ala cart The most bland Chile Reano (sp) I have ever had The Chicken Enchilada I ordered was just as bland Cannot recommend