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This place was everything it says it is and more. The food selection was great. The service and environment was even better. There are table games to play while you wait. But you won't have to wait long. They were very quick and everything tasted great. I'd definitely recommend it.
It's kind of a hike to get to Lil Papi's from where I live, but I've made it a couple times and it is well worth the effort. Both times I've gotten the San Juan Tripleta and the Ultimate eaten half of each in the store and taken the other two halves home for later. The ingredients are fresh and tasty and the bread an excellent blend of crispy/chewy. I will definitely be back and am committed to trying two different sandwiches on the next visit!
I don't usually leave reviews based off DoorDash orders, but this place absolutely deserves one. I got the primo italiano and it was incredible from the first bite to the last. The bread was fresh and perfectly toasted, the meats were high quality and piled generously, and the flavors were balanced without being overwhelming. You can tell they care about what they're putting out. Even after delivery, everything held up really well, which says a lot. Nothing was soggy, everything tasted fresh, and it felt like something you'd get straight from the counter. The portion size was great and definitely worth it. If you're in CLT and thinking about trying Lil Papi's Italiano, do it. I'll absolutely be ordering again.
I have mixed reviews about this place. I ordered a salad and sandwich. The guy making the sandwiches seemed fairly new and had to ask a lot of questions about where he could find the items to make my sandwich. The sandwich was turkey, bacon, cheese, and I added sun-dried tomatoes and extra pickles. He refused to put the extra pickles on my sandwich because he said it would make it soggy. The bread comes from the next door Mexican bakery and is thick, so I asked again to let me be the judge of the sogginess. It wasn't soggy when I got home to eat it, nor did he include extra pickles on the side. For a deli, I didn't get the "deli" feel. I'd rather my meats be sliced kind of thinly, but the slice cuts were thick, which made the sandwich weight at least 3 pounds. It was heavy. I could barely eat half of it. Usually, that's a good thing, but it lacked flavor. I didn't taste any of their "lil papi's style" seasonings, even though that's how I ordered it, minus tomato. I felt like I was bothering the sandwich maker, so I didn't ask anymore questions after he told me he thought more than 2 pickles would be too many. The pickles tasted bread and butter, so I was okay that he didn't put more on there. I like dill pickles better. The ambience was okay for a small space. There were tables and chairs to sit inside and a few outside to enjoy the sunshine. Try it out and let me know what you thought!
Lil papi has it going on! There's a large menu but the staff helped me decide what to choose based on what I like. The ambiance is a local spot, I noticed lots of people grabbing to go orders. I felt kind of "basic" when I ordered the grilled chicken club, because of all the "international" and unique options there were. But when my sandwich came out and I bit into it, it was far from basic. It was a top tier sandwich. The bread tasted freshly baked. Airy, crispy and soft. The marinated chicken was tender. What stood out the most though was the addition of the green sauce and honey chipotle sauce. It's a brilliant combo that worked so well with this sandwich. I didn't put the thing down once until I was finished it was so good. I also had the Dominican potato salad. While I'm not sure what made it Dominican, it's on par with all the other great potato salads I've had. Lil papi has gained itself a new loyal customer. I can't wait to try more!
Was in town, hungry, and looking for something new to me. Lil Papi's popped up at the top of my Yelp search for "lunch near me." Cool! The kicker, however, was other members of my Yelp Posse of Pals had also been here and wrote great reviews. Thanks Ashley F, Victoria L, Edward P, Suzanne A, and Daniel P! I decided on the Buenos Aries with chips. Excellent sandwich, just OK Ruffles--I prefer a selection of small bags from which to choose. The Sammie was hot, juicy, and filled to the rafters. I liked it a lot. If I lived here, I could see myself working through their large and diversified international menu of subs, paninis, arepas, and quesadillas one delicious meal at a time. Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter scanning the menu for the next victim. Support local. Go here.
Outstanding! Gotta love little papis. Fresh juicy steak piled on my buenos ares put me in a good mood so did the fresh toppings and freshly baked bread. Oh and it was perfectly seasoned, the sandwich was so good with the added chimichurri sauce. Just thinking of it is making me drool right now. 10/10 100/100
Obviously I've been living under a rock because I had never heard of Lil Papi's before today. I drive to the concord area about every other month, sometimes I don't stop because I'm headed to Charlotte but this time we stopped on our way back to Winston from Concord and wanted to grab dinner before it got too late. We didn't get there until almost 8pm on a Friday night and it was hopping with call in orders and people eating in. After checking out the huge menu we placed our order at the counter and took a seat. We ordered the NY chop cheese and the Buenos Aries. It took almost 30 min to get our food but like I mentioned before they were busy and I was patient. When it came it was hot and fresh. First bite of my NY Chop Cheese was the crunch of the roll and gooey beef, cheese and all the condiments. Plan on at least 6 napkins for this one! Every bite was dripping with sauce but the flavors were balanced and so good. The chop cheese I've had in New York City was served on a soft hoagie roll but I loved the crispy texture of the one served here at Lil Papi's. My husbands Buenos Aries was a flavor bomb with the added bonus of the chimichurri sauce. It was super juicy and left a puddle of delicious juice on the paper he enjoyed dipping his last few bites in. Both sandwiches were generous portions and I didn't need any sides at all to be full and satisfied. Lil Papi's has such a huge menu though it would be a challenge to try everything. People were also grabbing cookies and other desserts they had to offer but we were too stuffed to even think about it this trip. I immediately told my son all about Lil Papi's so he could also give it a try sometime.
Once again Lil Papi's came through with stellar food! I had my usual banh mi sandwich and loved it so much! It's always perfect lol. This sandwich is such a flavor explosion!! It's so good I never want to order anything different. I also ordered their Greek salad and it was really good. Everything was chopped up into bite size pieces and that made it so much easier to eat and enjoy. Looooove this place!!!
Oh my goodness this place cost my eye today so I stopped in and had a number 77 and my sister had a number 97. The food was so fresh and good. The bread is amazing here ambience is very casual but clean the people behind the counter were very nice as well. Definitely a go to place you wanna eat everything! The price per sandwich is about $11 but it's definitely well worth it
Another good experience at Lil Papi's. This is one of my favorite places to stop in for lunch around Concord. The vibe is relaxed and in nice days you can sit at the tables outside. The folks inside know their stuff and make your sandwich fresh. Basically, you place your order for one of many internationally themed sandwiches at the counter, you pay at the register and are given a number. A server brings your sandwich to the table. The star of this show is the bread. It's made in an adjacent bakery by hand and is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend Lil Papi's.
First time at Lil Papi International Deli. Its a small but very clean deli. You can eat there or grab takeout. Everyone is very nice. It took me longer to order and they were patient. I had the bacon cheeseburger quesadilla which was very tasty. A bit greasy but tasty. The sandwiches looked really good. I plan to try one of them next time. Prices are reasonable for the portion you get. I will definitely be back.
Phenomenal! This was probably the best sandwich Ive had since moving to Charlotte. They make their bread FRESH (they own the bakery next door). This obviously is a MASSIVE sandwich and could only eat half when I was dining in. I took the 2nd half togo for lunch the next day, and reheated so well! Bread wasnt soggy and everything tasted *almost* as good as day one. And a HUGE menu with a ton of options! Ample seating inside and is served relatively quickly! Even can enter a phone number for rewards!! Ive been preaching this place from the rooftops!
2 days ago
Walked up what looked like your standard sandwich shop but Lil Papi's has some outside seating with red umbrellas and immediately it's giving an invitation to Flavor Town, USA. Inside are plenty of tables and seating, their giant menu behind the counter, drink coolers with a vast selection of soft drinks, juices, and water. The staff are in uniform, looking professional and they are eager to serve. Very friendly and helpful and where I typically would've ordered something like an Italian sub or meatball sub as a good baseline to compare sandwich shops and delis, I had taken a peek at their Yelp review pictures, and I ordered their Cuban sandwich. Lil Havana. The best Cuban I've ever had was in a shop in Florida many years ago and I had made a bigger and sloppier version of it myself at home (after many attempts to perfect it) so I've been looking for a Cuban sandwich to knock my socks off and based on the reviews here on Yelp, Lil Papi's was going to be the place to try it. Ohhhh my Lawert!!!! Get it! Just get it! It's the #1 Cuban Sandwich and it's the #1 sandwich OF ALL TIME in my humble opinion. Lil Papi...I'm in loooooove! read more
25 days ago
First time eating here, taking our kid to great wolf lodge, stopped to grab a bite. Girl at the counter suggested if we like spicy, should definitely try the T-Dee cheesesteak. Cheesesteak is one of my favorite sandwiches. For sure I would love to try! Damn! It was awesome! Perfect meat to cheese ratio, with crispy bacon bits inside. The banh mi style sandwich bread is a perfect combo. Crunch on the outside and soft and a bit of a bite on the inside. Now I wanna come back and try a lot more of their sammitches! read more
3 months ago
#88 Philly Cheesesteak, added pepper jelly relish and jalapeños for an extra kick of heat. This sandwich is the best darn thing I've eaten in a while! The meat-to-cheese was on point and the onions were grilled to perfection! I travel for work, so I've been blessed to have had the chance to try iconic meals from all over the world. This sandwich was better than any other Philly I've ever had (even over the ones I've had from Philadelphia)! It was juicy, flavorful, and I didn't want it to end! If this place is far for you, just go. You will not regret making the trek. read more
This place was everything it says it is and more. The food selection was great. The service and environment was even better. There are table games to play while you wait. But you won't have to wait long. They were very quick and everything tasted great. I'd definitely recommend it. read more
It's kind of a hike to get to Lil Papi's from where I live, but I've made it a couple times and it is well worth the effort. Both times I've gotten the San Juan Tripleta and the Ultimate eaten half of each in the store and taken the other two halves home for later. The ingredients are fresh and tasty and the bread an excellent blend of crispy/chewy. I will definitely be back and am committed to trying two different sandwiches on the next visit! read more
15 days ago
I don't usually leave reviews based off DoorDash orders, but this place absolutely deserves one. I got the primo italiano and it was incredible from the first bite to the last. The bread was fresh and perfectly toasted, the meats were high quality and piled generously, and the flavors were balanced without being overwhelming. You can tell they care about what they're putting out. Even after delivery, everything held up really well, which says a lot. Nothing was soggy, everything tasted fresh, and it felt like something you'd get straight from the counter. The portion size was great and definitely worth it. If you're in CLT and thinking about trying Lil Papi's Italiano, do it. I'll absolutely be ordering again. read more
I have mixed reviews about this place. I ordered a salad and sandwich. The guy making the sandwiches seemed fairly new and had to ask a lot of questions about where he could find the items to make my sandwich. The sandwich was turkey, bacon, cheese, and I added sun-dried tomatoes and extra pickles. He refused to put the extra pickles on my sandwich because he said it would make it soggy. The bread comes from the next door Mexican bakery and is thick, so I asked again to let me be the judge of the sogginess. It wasn't soggy when I got home to eat it, nor did he include extra pickles on the side. For a deli, I didn't get the "deli" feel. I'd rather my meats be sliced kind of thinly, but the slice cuts were thick, which made the sandwich weight at least 3 pounds. It was heavy. I could barely eat half of it. Usually, that's a good thing, but it lacked flavor. I didn't taste any of their "lil papi's style" seasonings, even though that's how I ordered it, minus tomato. I felt like I was bothering the sandwich maker, so I didn't ask anymore questions after he told me he thought more than 2 pickles would be too many. The pickles tasted bread and butter, so I was okay that he didn't put more on there. I like dill pickles better. The ambience was okay for a small space. There were tables and chairs to sit inside and a few outside to enjoy the sunshine. Try it out and let me know what you thought! read more
16 days ago
Lil papi has it going on! There's a large menu but the staff helped me decide what to choose based on what I like. The ambiance is a local spot, I noticed lots of people grabbing to go orders. I felt kind of "basic" when I ordered the grilled chicken club, because of all the "international" and unique options there were. But when my sandwich came out and I bit into it, it was far from basic. It was a top tier sandwich. The bread tasted freshly baked. Airy, crispy and soft. The marinated chicken was tender. What stood out the most though was the addition of the green sauce and honey chipotle sauce. It's a brilliant combo that worked so well with this sandwich. I didn't put the thing down once until I was finished it was so good. I also had the Dominican potato salad. While I'm not sure what made it Dominican, it's on par with all the other great potato salads I've had. Lil papi has gained itself a new loyal customer. I can't wait to try more! read more
Was in town, hungry, and looking for something new to me. Lil Papi's popped up at the top of my Yelp search for "lunch near me." Cool! The kicker, however, was other members of my Yelp Posse of Pals had also been here and wrote great reviews. Thanks Ashley F, Victoria L, Edward P, Suzanne A, and Daniel P! I decided on the Buenos Aries with chips. Excellent sandwich, just OK Ruffles--I prefer a selection of small bags from which to choose. The Sammie was hot, juicy, and filled to the rafters. I liked it a lot. If I lived here, I could see myself working through their large and diversified international menu of subs, paninis, arepas, and quesadillas one delicious meal at a time. Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter scanning the menu for the next victim. Support local. Go here. read more
10 months ago
Outstanding! Gotta love little papis. Fresh juicy steak piled on my buenos ares put me in a good mood so did the fresh toppings and freshly baked bread. Oh and it was perfectly seasoned, the sandwich was so good with the added chimichurri sauce. Just thinking of it is making me drool right now. 10/10 100/100 read more
Obviously I've been living under a rock because I had never heard of Lil Papi's before today. I drive to the concord area about every other month, sometimes I don't stop because I'm headed to Charlotte but this time we stopped on our way back to Winston from Concord and wanted to grab dinner before it got too late. We didn't get there until almost 8pm on a Friday night and it was hopping with call in orders and people eating in. After checking out the huge menu we placed our order at the counter and took a seat. We ordered the NY chop cheese and the Buenos Aries. It took almost 30 min to get our food but like I mentioned before they were busy and I was patient. When it came it was hot and fresh. First bite of my NY Chop Cheese was the crunch of the roll and gooey beef, cheese and all the condiments. Plan on at least 6 napkins for this one! Every bite was dripping with sauce but the flavors were balanced and so good. The chop cheese I've had in New York City was served on a soft hoagie roll but I loved the crispy texture of the one served here at Lil Papi's. My husbands Buenos Aries was a flavor bomb with the added bonus of the chimichurri sauce. It was super juicy and left a puddle of delicious juice on the paper he enjoyed dipping his last few bites in. Both sandwiches were generous portions and I didn't need any sides at all to be full and satisfied. Lil Papi's has such a huge menu though it would be a challenge to try everything. People were also grabbing cookies and other desserts they had to offer but we were too stuffed to even think about it this trip. I immediately told my son all about Lil Papi's so he could also give it a try sometime. read more
Once again Lil Papi's came through with stellar food! I had my usual banh mi sandwich and loved it so much! It's always perfect lol. This sandwich is such a flavor explosion!! It's so good I never want to order anything different. I also ordered their Greek salad and it was really good. Everything was chopped up into bite size pieces and that made it so much easier to eat and enjoy. Looooove this place!!! read more
3 months ago
Oh my goodness this place cost my eye today so I stopped in and had a number 77 and my sister had a number 97. The food was so fresh and good. The bread is amazing here ambience is very casual but clean the people behind the counter were very nice as well. Definitely a go to place you wanna eat everything! The price per sandwich is about $11 but it's definitely well worth it read more
Another good experience at Lil Papi's. This is one of my favorite places to stop in for lunch around Concord. The vibe is relaxed and in nice days you can sit at the tables outside. The folks inside know their stuff and make your sandwich fresh. Basically, you place your order for one of many internationally themed sandwiches at the counter, you pay at the register and are given a number. A server brings your sandwich to the table. The star of this show is the bread. It's made in an adjacent bakery by hand and is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend Lil Papi's. read more
1 year ago
First time at Lil Papi International Deli. Its a small but very clean deli. You can eat there or grab takeout. Everyone is very nice. It took me longer to order and they were patient. I had the bacon cheeseburger quesadilla which was very tasty. A bit greasy but tasty. The sandwiches looked really good. I plan to try one of them next time. Prices are reasonable for the portion you get. I will definitely be back. read more
4 months ago
Phenomenal! This was probably the best sandwich Ive had since moving to Charlotte. They make their bread FRESH (they own the bakery next door). This obviously is a MASSIVE sandwich and could only eat half when I was dining in. I took the 2nd half togo for lunch the next day, and reheated so well! Bread wasnt soggy and everything tasted *almost* as good as day one. And a HUGE menu with a ton of options! Ample seating inside and is served relatively quickly! Even can enter a phone number for rewards!! Ive been preaching this place from the rooftops! read more
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I had Lil Papi for the 1st time tonight & it did not disappoint!! Both sandwiches were so good! Tasty & fresh! Bread was so good too! Would recommend! read more
We tried this place for the first time and enjoyed our food very much. The menu is large. The location is convenient. I ordered a rice bowl. The ingredients were fresh. The portion size was huge. It came with hummus and tzatziki sauce on the side. Others in my party got sandwiches. They were good as well. The restaurant is clean. They have a 97.5 sanitation grade. The atmosphere is upbeat. The employees were friendly enough. I paid at the register and dropped a tip in the tip bucket labeled and provided by the restaurant. Once I sat down and looked at the receipt I discovered that they also put a tip on the bill. They received a huge "tip" counting the one I gave and the one they slid in on the bill. They never even came to our table after our was brought out. That's not a good practice and not appreciated. read more
My 2nd time coming here and it's the same as the first. Great options fresh ingredients and full of flavor. I was especially impressed with the potato salad. Very good and it reminded me of my father's recipe. It's always busy but don't let that stop you from experiencing Papi's read more
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6 months ago
So so good. This place should be busier; they were super nice, quick, and the food is delicious! I asked if I could get the siciliano quesadilla on sub bread, which they said yes to, and had one of the best sandwiches of my life. Outside and inside seating, it's a nice spot! read more
2 years ago
I have ordered from here a number of times. It's a really good choice if you want a hearty meat, heavy sandwich! We usually door dash it, so I can't speak to the ambiance of the place. My usual order is a chicken Philly cheesesteak and it always a fresh tasting, well seasoned and hearty sandwich . Though I wouldn't hate a pickle included with my sandwich :-) Their salad could stand some improvements. But they provide nice portions. They also have a simple dessert menu, but everything on the menu is good. So in my opinion you get your money's worth. Oh and they rarely get any orders wrong. I do recommend! read more
Ate here about a month ago and just getting around to my review ... first of all, the last time I saw a sandwich menu this diverse - was a place in Lynchburg, VA, called Macados. Speaking of Lynchburg, the owner is an LU alumnus so this place felt a smidge more like home. When you walk through the front door, I was impressed with the organization and cleanliness. Drink refrigerators to the right. The register and tempting desserts with a few menus. You can walk past and check out their sides and dessert options before ordering. I ended up choosing the Buenos Aires (added cheese) with a side of their corn salad. The sandwich bread is to absolutely die for. I live in LKN and will now make the trip frequently - it's that good! The homemade chimichurri sauce just set this sandwich over the edge. Don't let my photo fool you, this sandwich easily fed me for two meals. The corn salad is served cold. I prefer a sweet corn and this delivered. Til next time! read more
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I ordered the Buenos Aires sandwich, and overall it was a very satisfying meal. The sandwich came with sliced beef, crisp cabbage, and a chimichurri sauce, all piled onto fresh bread. The beef was well seasoned and tasty. They offered a wide selection of hot sauces to add to your sandwich. My one real complaint is that the bottom side of the bread got soggy quickly and began to fall apart as I ate it. But despite that, it was a solid sandwich. I would return. read more
4 months ago
My fiance loves their chicken sandwich here. I had the Olympian bowl it was very salty and very filling, I saved half for later. For the next day I had the Buenos Aires sandwich and it was delicious! I can't wait to try their other sandwiches! We ordered our meal online and picked up, Service was awesome and fast. read more
I moved to concord last September and I've been looking for some good food since I moved. I found this place on Yelp and the food looked good. Came in with no expectations because we all know how food in clt and surrounding areas is. I initially wanted the Mongolian cheesesteak but asked the cashier what his favorite was. He pointed to the primo italiano and said. You can't go wrong with this. I took his word for it and ordered it. When I tell you this is the best sub/sandwich I've ever had, it is not an exaggeration. It was truly an experience eating the sub. Will definitely recommend, and for sure a returning customer. read more
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Looking for a fantastic Cuban in concord try Lil Papi's. Been here a couple of times and always have a good sandwich. read more
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