The restaurant is huge with an upstairs and downstairs dinning rooms. The beef fajitas were good and so was the mamacita combo plate. We were a large group with 5 tables but the service was good. I loved the corn chips with the season they out on them along with the flour tortillas. I could have made a meal out of those and the hot sauce. read more

I found the Mexican food lacking. There was no homemade hot sauce, the salsa on the table lacked flavor, and my meal was just ok. I thought coming to TX mexican food had to be one of those items in the list you had to have. Unfortunately this spot didn't represent. I will say they are a large restaurant, so great for a large party. They have a bar. The server was nice and attentive and the food came out quick. Most items are well priced. The apple pie, one pf the only desserts made there was delicious. read more

Papacita's Mexican Restaurant - Apple pie with cinnamon ice cream - Mexican Near Me - Longview, Texas

My family and I had lunch this afternoon, waitress was great! Food was such a disappointment. My sister order a stuffed avocado as a meal, the plate came out minimum 15 minutes after everyone else plate, THEN it came out with a long blonde hair in the middle of it. The rice and beans were terrible. 4/10. read more

We enjoyed this restaurant, it is conveniently across the street from our hotel. We went twice in the five days we were there. The food was good, loved the ambiance, staff friendly and very helpful, if I'm ever in the area again I will definitely go back. read more

Food was average. Though it says Mexican, they didn't have any hot sauce and food lacked spices. But price friendly great ambiance. read more

Papacita's Mexican Restaurant - Beef taco, cheese burrito, rices, beans - Mexican Near Me - Longview, Texas

We had a terrible experience! First we ordered a beerRita with a Modelo Negra Special and we got a margarita with a Modelo :( then we placed our lunch order and the waitress decided we needed a double order of refried beans, no rice! We moved on to order a second beerRita, making sure this time we got the Shiner, guess what? We got a Pacific beer, no Rita! OMG! We got the bill and we are charged for all kinds of stuff including Margaritas on the rock and the beers added as additional charges. Please check your bill before paying ' read more

Great atmosphere, great food, delicious burritos! Had a great time with my friends! Will be returning.

Our favorite Tex-Mex restaurant in the area. The place is massive, with a two-story seating area, banquet rooms, and bars on both levels. The manager and wait staff are always friendly and courteous. The chips and salsa are unlike anywhere else. The seasoning on the chips is amazing. The tacos, enchiladas, and quesadillas are all delicious. The fresh-made tortillas are delicious, especially with the butter and honey on the tables. We love this place so much we had our rehearsal dinner here for our wedding. Check them out! read more

Haven't eaten here in probably close to 15 years. Love the food and atmosphere! Service was good, food was great

This place is still so good even after a 30 yr absent between visits. We ate upstairs which was lovely. The service was fast and friendly. The food was amazing and tasted so good. Our waitress was so sweet, she really did an amazing job and was patient with us. Can't wait to go back. read more

Papacita's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Longview, Texas

If you like sub-par Tex-Mex, this is your place. Papacita's is a shell of its former self. I'm not sure what the draw is as Posado's, Little Mexico, and La Finca all three are so much better. read more

This place is a treasure in Longview. We have visited a couple times when in the area. Customer service is great. No matter how busy they are, seating is quick. From appetizers to the main course, the food is comfort Mexican cuisine. Never saved room for dessert, but everything we have ordered has been great! Recommend 10/10!! read more

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Tex Mex is Pretty Good, Love the Vibe of the Resturant and Service is awesome. When you don't compare Tex Mex to the Mexican Food I get in San Diego Papacitas got some good food, Free chips and In House tortillas im Sold read more

It was a super fun restaurant! Very cool decorations. Our server was very nice, and everything came out pretty fast. I liked the food overall and don't have any complaints! I would definitely come again. read more

Papacita's Mexican Restaurant - The Supreme Queso and chips, The Swamp thing drink - Mexican Near Me - Longview, Texas

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Makayla was our server and she was good through out and that is why we have an extra 0.5 star. She was checking on us constantly. The salsa and chips were ok. Felt like the salsa had some ketchup in it. They also offered free tortilla with butter and honey. The fried avocado with chicken fajita and queso was ok. I don't like the taste of the chicken fajita. The rice was fine and the fried avocado as well. My friend tried mama rellenos and he said the pepper was not good. They had fried avocado and mama rellenos as there popular dishes which weren't up to the mark. The stuff looked efficient and place was nice and clean but they have to improve the quality of food for sure. read more

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I've been going here for years and up until recently, I was disappointed on Labor Day weekend. This is quite a shame considering I go here every time I come to Longview. I got one of their special dishes, feeling adventurous and in a good mood. (I typically get the Mamacita for myself.) I was disappointed to find out it was basically a quesadilla that wasn't closed, drowning in verde sauce and the inside, where the chicken and cheese were, was cold. This dish was clearly completely microwaved; I mean that's why they give you the "hot plate" warning. I was so famished from shopping around town all day and hadn't eaten since earlier that morning that I wasn't bothered to mention anything to the staff. I was just happy to eat and quell my starving stomach. My friend noticed his Chimichanga was the same way as mine; hot in the outside and room temp on the inside. I tried it myself and so it seemed like they dipped the chimichanga real quick into some oil to fry it to give it quick crisp, and then microwaved it with the cheese on top. I was so insurmountably disappointed by this visit. I've gone here for birthdays, dates, etc. I felt wronged. read more

This was my second time at this restaurant. There was 5 years between visits but both times the food and service were excellent. My mom and I got the white queso appetizer and the shredded chicken chimichanga with white queso which was delicious. I didn't get pictures of other people's food but I did of mine. Others at the table got cheese enchiladas, beef fajitas and a rice bowl and enjoyed their food too. They also give complimentary fresh tortillas with melted butter and honey to make your own sopapillas. So good! It's a bit loud but we were able to have a conversation. There is a beautiful fountain in the front. read more

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Food is very good, however, they now tack an additional charge to many menu items. Ordered fish tacos and asked if it came with beans & rice. Yes was answer but was charged extra $2.25 for beans & rice. This made fish tacos cost nearly $20. Fajitas requires extra $2.25 for steak & chicken. read more

Very consistent quality and service. We do pick-up more often than we eat there. We try other local Tex-Mex restaurants in the area occasionally, but they have not lured us away from Papacita's. read more

Kylie awas our server and she was amazing! The Danny Special Platter was good and a LOT of food! I had to take home a box and I never do that! I made tacos with tortillas. The half-and-half tea was really good. The chips are spiced and the salsa is tasty. Glad we stopped in. read more

Papacita's Mexican Restaurant - Tortilla factory - Mexican Near Me - Longview, Texas

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Love Papacita's food! Meat is tender & delicious, they serve you home made flour tortilla's during the entire meal. Desserts are wonderful & service is great; everyone is sweet & helpful read more

Filling and quick service. Part of my review is based off of what the dudes next to me said about their dinner. Service 5/5. Place was packed, so I was seated at the bar. Drink was served and order taken right away. I got the Signature Stacked Enchiladas. The chicken was dry and didn't have any grilled flavor. The tomatillo salsa was rather bland too. Good portions and edible. 3/5 The adjacent table ordered 2 El Gigantico and 1 seafood fajitas and holy moly did those look incredible! They said as much too 5/5. I'd comeback and try something else. read more

Papacita's Mexican Restaurant - Stacked enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Longview, Texas

Had a pleasant dinner tonight...service was excellent and food was ok. For me, it lacked flavor & seasonings, however it was fresh. Our server was wonderful. read more

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I had the beef fajitas for lunch one day and they were very tasty. Everything was very fresh. The flour tortillas were wonderful. Everything was as it should be. Do yourself a favor and check out this place. They do a very good lunch menu. Everything looks real nice here everything is very clean The staff is very friendly. read more

Wow! What a great place to go and dine in! We absolutely loved the server (Alexis) she was fast, super accurate, very knowledgeable and overall kind hearted. The price of this place is just unbeatable, super affordable food and drink prices. Food tasted fresh, delicious, and filling! We will come back here a million more times. We loved it so much that we spoke with the manager (Marshal) and let him know that our experience was superb! Thank you everyone for your hard work! :-) love you! read more

Great service and the food is very reasonably priced. I will eat there again soon. They were able to handle large number of people.

First Mexican restaurant to hit in Longview Texas. We enjoyed it. I thought the food was awesome. My daughter went it's ok. Hubby was stuffed and little kid ate just fine. I had the Veracruz plate with one puff taco, a cheese enchilada and a chicken taquito. The enchilada cheese was really good and not just a plain cheese it was a mixture and that helped it so much. The taquito was large and not some rinkydink little extra crispy one. Now that I think about it it was just chicken and nothing in flavor special. The puff taco was awesome looking and silly me tasted like a taco. But it was filled to the hilt. I didn't know how to eat it. So i just bit into it. They don't do this in restaurants in Houston or Corpus Christi, but here I have found they put squeezable butter and honey on the table. Ask for fresh tortillas and then squeeze that butter and honey and it's delightful. Almost like a sopaipilla. I could get full on that alone!! Yummy! read more

This was a disappointment! Food was not great at all. Shrimp tacos didn't come with my rice and beans. And had nothing inside the tacos but three small fried shrimps. Location is big inside, a town's favorite for sure. Overall not a great Mexican restaurant as far as authentic food. read more

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The food here is good I got chips and dip and a few drinks. The service was great and I recommend coming here with friends. The restaurant is really nice. read more

Stayed next door at the Holiday Inn Express so very convenient and perfect place to go have a nice margarita. Mine was Mango and my Husband had the watermelon. He said he like mine better. This place is huge inside and no wait on a Friday evening for dinner. They have indoor and some outdoor seating. Really nice staff and a lot of them all making sure customers are satisfied and clearing tables quickly to get the next customer seated. We shared the gigantica which includes beef, chicken fajitas, shrimp, quail, and ribs along with grilled veggies. Yes I said quail. A little odd and I was thankfully too full to try it. Dessert was really good, just had a bite or two of my husband's sizzling apple pie with vanilla ice cream. We will return. read more

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My friend and I decided to visit this beautiful restaurant last minute and it did not disappoint! Our waitress, Miriam, was so eager to serve us with a smile! The chips were freshly made and delicious while the tortillas were airy and fluffy. My friend enjoyed the shrimp tacos and I devoured the lunch fajitas for one! The only change I would have made is to ask for my fajita meat to be cooked a little longer since it came out a little rarer than I like, but other than that, the whole experience was great! Will be back for more soon! read more

My friend from Montana and I went there to eat. I just moved to Texas, we both grew up in California, and the Mexican food is fantastic. At this restaurant, food isn't real Mexican food, and both our orders were aweful. Neither of us finished and didn't take to go boxes. read more

We had never been to Longview before & decided to eat here based on local's recommendations. The restaurant is beautiful inside. They have a waterfall & multicolored lights that are wrapped around a staircase. We really enjoyed the environment! We also had a really great waiter who was very attentive & anticipated our needs before we even had to ask for refills or anything. If you plan to dine here, ask for Anthony. He was awesome! The only reason for giving this restaurant 3 stars is that I felt like the food was pretty mediocre. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad but it wasn't great either. What we did love is that in addition to the typical chips & salsa of most Mexican restaurants, this one also provides homemade tortillas. They have a bottle of butter & honey on the table so you can really enjoy them! My husband ordered shrimp tacos & said they were okay. He was pretty disappointed because they were supposed to come with a coleslaw & he just received a plate of shredded cabbage. There wasn't any kind of coleslaw mixture with a dressing. I ordered an enchilada & puffy taco combo, but it wasn't anything special. I've had better at other restaurants. They did have a lunch menu with a lot of good options at a discounted price. We just didn't order off of it. Overall, this place isn't bad. It's just probably not somewhere I would choose to go again. I won't crave or think about it past posting this review. read more

I've been coming Papacitas literally my entire life and I'm 34. I've been hundreds of times. I recognize staff members who have been there since I can remember. That speaks volumes. Their food is wonderful and they're consistent! read more

Great food and atmosphere! The workers were so kind, the food was amazing, and the tortillas were made fresh.

Awesome food as always. Our server was fast and courteous. Lived watching them make the fresh tortillas along with some of the kids.

My family and I are considerable Tex-Mex food connoiseurs. We are originally from Houston, TX, and have had many acceptable versions of what good Tex-Mex food is. Having just recently moved to Longview, we are constantly on the lookout for the closest representation of home we can find. (At least, I know that I am.) Let me preface this review for all my H-town and South Texas colleagues by saying that this restaurant is not to be confused with the famous Pappasito's restaurants in Houston, that I have eaten at many times, and still enjoy relatively. It is it's own restaurant entirely. I was told by locals here that they use mesquite in their cooking. Being a big fan of using that particular wood to smoke BBQ, I had to try the fajitas that they cook using that style. Upon finding out how slammed the parking lot is on a consistent basis, considering that their lunch menu is 7 days a week, I pursued with interest. The servers were friendly, even though it was a bit difficult to maneuver through the sea of people that desired to get their hands on this food. When I finally had a decent amount of time to look at the menu, I chose the lunch beef fajitas, without sour cream and extra guacamole in its place, accompanied with a Dr Pepper. The price for the fajitas, being $14.50, seems comparable for what I'd pay in Houston for the same entree. When the food came, it threw me a bit that it wasn't on a cast iron plate, screaming with smoke, because I'm accustomed to that in Houston, but it was hot and fresh food nonetheless. The beef was tender and juicy. You could definitely taste the smoky mesquite flavor as well. It was a tad stringy at times, so watch how you're cutting it, but tasty as well. The charro beans I ordered in place of the typical refried could use a bit more pork, maybe bacon, but the flavors were there. The tortillas were a bit small, but I'll live with it. The chips and salsa were a bit strange, though. I would just leave the chip seasoning off, make the salsa more chunky, and put some lime juice and salt in it, to cut the inherent sweetness of the tomatoes a bit. The guacamole, when mixed with the pico de gallo, was decent. I'm not sure if this restaurant does tableside guacamole, where they make it fresh to order. Some restaurants I've been to will have a cart specifically for that, and make it fresh right at your table. That may be an avenue that Papacita's will want to consider. All in all, Papacita's has been the closest Longview example so far, of Tex-Mex food that I would expect to be commonplace in Houston. I did notice that they have curbside parking spots, so in order to miss the rush hour (so to speak), I may utilize that feature of the restaurant in the future. read more

Where to start? Love the decor and vibe of the restaurant. The food is really good, especially the Dean's Carnitas. While the food is good, it's the service that stands out. Amazing staff. Professional, friendly and they work very hard. Great place! read more

Always have loved this place. Drove over from Bossier City just to grab a late lunch on Sunday. Minimal wait time to get seated. As busy and chaotic as it looks the servers are always very attentive. Our food came out fast, drinks never emptied and we all left happy! I'd say that's a win. read more

Tried out for lunch as I was passing through Longview. ** this is not to be mistaken to be with Papacito's that is part of the Papa's chains*** Atmosphere: This place was HUGE!! two stories with tables everywhere and Looked like your typical Tex-Mex place Service: our waitress was nice no concerns with service from her taking our order to us getting our food Food: Ordered the small queso to start, it was okay nothing special and probably wouldn't order again. If you mix it with the salsa that did help it. We also ordered the lunch fajitas one chicken and one beef, that came with your typical refied beans and rice. Everything came out on the same plate, the meat did not come out on the skillets sizzling like you see at most other restaurants. The meats were fine from the tenderness and flavor. They both were cut into pretty fine strips not sure if that is just because we ordered the lunch portion. The rice and beans were not great, neither of them had any flavor so I would definitely skip that. All in all it was fine. Not sure I would go out of my way to eat here but if it was the only place that could get me in quickly I would. read more