We're from out of town, and came to Papi's for dinner. 10/10 all around! The service, the drinks, the food...all phenomenal! Would definitely come back! read more

Papis in palomar is one of our go-to places to eat in Lexington. They can make almost everything on the menu gluten free and safe to eat for gf/celiac folks! The service is fast even when the place is packed. We love the fajitas and the margs are a must get. read more

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I came here for dinner with some of my girlfriends after passing my masters defense and it was a great time! Our server was attentive and friendly, and our food came out great! The ambiance was upbeat and light, think classic Mexican restaurant! The tacos, fresh salsa and chips, as well as the margaritas were delicious! I think next time I will do a different side because I wasn't a huge fan of the soup, but otherwise everything was tasty! read more

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The food here is always good. However, for some reason every time we order queso and chips it's super runny and watered down. The service has gotten a little slower as well. The food on the other hand is always really good outside of the runny queso. It's got a nice atmosphere with plenty of TVs to watch a ball game. If you're in there during game time check it out. read more

Papi’s In Palomar - Very runny queso if that's your jam. - Tacos Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

To start off, the service was great. The employees did a great job taking care of us and the decor was very nice! However, I would not recommend any of the food I had here. I got the 4 taco plate and the pastor tacos were actually not good, they used canned pineapple which is fine I guess but its flavor was distinctly off, the asada was also dry and flavorless. The one highlight was that the refried beans were good. read more

Went to Papi's with a group of then. It wasn't my choice. We sat in the indoor patio, thank goodness.. It was National Margarita Day, so you can imagine how packed it was, and the service showed it. They were premixed (I asked) so did not have one. The food was not good, and looking around at the other plates (I'm a visual person relative to food.), it appeared to be just thrown on the plates in one hot mess. Not a place I d return to, ever. 32 read more

What a fun location and close to a VRBO we were staying at. Loved the food and servers were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Server suggested Carnitas which I never would have ordered and it was delicious. Horchata was great too. Great play area outside with bags. read more

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Came in for lunch and enjoyed the patio space with some coworkers. Server was great. Polite and attentive. Overall menu has a lot of options. One thing this restaurant does nice, is that they bring out tiny bowls for everyone to pour salsa into - so you can double dip your chip as much as you want! If you're into that kind of thing (or not). I had the Gameday Margarita - a little too sweet for my liking, I could only drink one bc of the sweetness. Lastly, I had the Burrito Grande, "smothered" with cheese and al pastor. This was AMAZING. Very tasty and all the flavors came together really nicely. Next time, I'm going to order with light or no beans - there was more than I like and gave the burrito a "mushy" texture. It also comes with a side! I panicked and got French fries. They were okay, not sure what to expect. Overall experience, very good. Bravo Papi's! I'll be back! read more

Came for Cinco De Mayo and the place was absolutely packed! So, we put our names on the list, and were able to sit outside with the manager bringing a space-heater - the staff was awesome, and super fun. The kitchen was backed up - which they gave warning to, but once the food came (street tacos and margs), it was delicious. A fun, casual spot to eat with free chips and salsa! read more

Ordered take-out on a Thursday evening. Order was ready on time, hot and fresh. Loved the green chile items we had. Fajita items were terrific. Didn't love the chips once we got them home, but that happens a lot. We will be back! read more

Noe and Tyler and Meg were amazing. great service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love it here. Food is great, cheap, staff is very friendly. It gives a loud, party vibe. The outside has a great area to chill. Lots of birthdays and other events going on. Very good time. Drinks were huge and cheap, loved what we got. Also: Fiance knows the owners, who are very kind people! read more

With a wonderful patio, vibrant interior, and welcoming and capable staff, Papi's in Palomar was an enjoyable lunch stop. I ordered cheese enchiladas with rice and beans and my husband got asada and chorizo street tacos with the bean soup. The provided salsa was a non-spicy, but good salsa, and the chips were a thickness that could have stood up to a hearty pico de gallo, but not overly think. A great chip. The tacos were good, my husband said the chorizo wasn't very spicy. He enjoyed the corn tortillas as they had good flavor and didn't fall apart. He scraped the bowl on his bean soup. The rice and beans were middle of the road. Okay, not bad. The enchilada was filled with colby jack cheese, I believe. I am not a fan of that type of cheese in my enchiladas, but it was a tasty dish. Our total, including one soda and a water, was $38.94 before tip. All in all, we will recommend Papi's as an easy meal out in a convenient location. Plenty of choices on the menu. We would go back again. read more

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My favorite Mexican restaurant in Lexington! Ask for Salima!! She's my favorite server. She's extremely attentive and gets every detail right every time! The food is always delicious and the margaritas are fabulous (the don't skimp on the tequila). There is great outdoor seating with cornhole for the kids on nice days too. This restaurant is in constant rotation for me!!! read more

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This place is amazing all around, food/ drinks are great. The staff is amazing, and the ambiance and very cozy as well.

My husband and I went to check out Papi's in Palomar on a Saturday this summer after hearing great things about their new location and patio. We waited about 20 minutes for a table outside which wasn't terrible considering how busy it was. Once we were seated our waiter brought us waters, chips, and salsa and took our drink order. My husband got a margarita on the rocks which he reported to be good! For my entree I ordered the veggie fajitas which were delicious and was a generous serving. They came out sizzling hot as you'd expect! The only reason for the 3 star rating was that both of our stomachs hurt the next day...We have eaten at the Papi's in Chevy Chase and the Papi's Rapido and have never had this issue. Because of this, I would be willing to go back to Papi's in Palomar to give it another chance! read more

Papi’s In Palomar - pick 4 tacos, veggie enchiladas made vegan - Tacos Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Service was ok. Food was pretty bland but the guacamole was ok. Portions were really small. First time I ever ordered fajitas and only used 3 tortillas. This was our second try at this place and won't be back. Went there for Cinco de Mayo only because other places were packed. read more

My husband and I decided to give this place a try because we were on this side of town. It was so busy we sat at the bar but the service was amazing and we even had the owner taking our order. It's a little loud in here but I gave 5 stars on the mole all on its own. My husband had the beef chimichanga but no picture happened since all thoughts left my brain after trying that mole. The owner said his mother makes it for him and it's the best I've ever had. It was the perfect balance of sweet and savory with a hint of spice. I also happily downed my surprisingly strong margarita! read more

Papi’s In Palomar - Pollo en Mole - Tacos Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

We visited here for the first time..we all agreed that the food was fairly mediocre, service was really slow and it was probably a one and done visit. read more

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I love this place, my go to Mexican restaurant. They are so quick with your food. I witnessed a really cool birthday celebration, the whole staff will sing happy birthday. Also, after they will put a video on the screen that the owner films. read more

Great local Mexican place to take the family for dinner or a night out with friends. Food is fresh, service is great and they have a full bar with tasty margaritas. They often have live music in the evenings and outdoor patio seating for the Warner months! read more

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I'm here at least once every couple of weeks and the food is usually top tier. Today though our queso was extremely thin. They added so much milk to the queso that it wouldn't even stay on the chip. The queso here is usually thick and delicious. When we asked the waiter about why it was so thin, he assured us that it was fresh, which was not the concern. We know it's fresh but they just added a bunch of milk to make the queso go further. It seems cheap and the waiter was not helpful in making the experience better than when we voiced our concerns. Also had to wait forever and a day for more chips. Taking my business to hacienda in Brannon crossing next time... queso and food is ALWAYS good there. read more

On a lazy Sunday afternoon after Derby the first thing most people are craving in Mexican fare, am I right? Well...at least I was! Lexington has an abundance of good Mexican restaurants but Papi's is now at the top of the list! We were promptly greeted and seated on the patio with dog in tow. When we ordered our drinks the manager also sent out a bowl of water for our dog. I am a huge Mole fan, and I think their neighbors at El Charro had the best in town, but WOW! Papi's blew theirs away. I had the Enchiladas Mole with chicken which come with a side of rice and awesome refried beans. My wife ordered the Pastor Tacos and they were delicious as well. The service was top notch and the manager is super friendly with a great personality. I am going to be a regular and look forward to my next visit! * According to the manager they will have alcohol via an event license on Cinco de Mayo and should have their full license by the end of that week. read more

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The first time I visited this restaurant was on cinco de mayo, shortly after they first opened. I waited to write my first review because if I based my experience off of that night I don't think it would have been fair, and I likely wouldn't have been back. I went a second time to pick up lunch. I had a much better experience and what I think would be a more accurate representation of the service you can expect at Papis. I was greeted on the phone and in the restaurant by a very pleasant and polite young man. I got a lunch special that was ready in 15 minutes, delicious, cheap (less than $10) and a sizable portion. I ordered the lunch enchiladas which comes with two and I always get verde sauce. Delicious! Comes with rice and beans. I also ordered a chicken taco. I really liked the enchiladas, the taco was nothing special. Overall I would go dine there again and order another lunch special. They offer deals on drinks and karaoke is coming soon! read more

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My family and my favorite Mexican restaurant in town by far. Almost always get great service from the very friendly employees. Salsa and chips are excellent and so is the queso to start. Probably several other excellent starters as well, but that is our families go to. The margaritas are very good as well, but a touch pricey. I was noticing that sometimes my food wasn't coming out to as hot temperature wise as I would have liked it so I request it be hot and every single time since l have requested this they have done an awesome job in accommodating this request. Marcos the owner is very present at this location and is super nice to all the guests. Great employees and great ownership leads to great guest experiences and Papi's proves this. Highly recommend! read more

I was charged $84 on my credit card for 2 adult meals and a margarita. Our 2 kids ate as well, kids meals on "Kids Eat For Free Wednesday". Shame on be for not asking for a itemized receipt. I just signed and added my tip amount on the waiter's electronic pad...though after waiting 15 minutes for the bill with 2 tired kids, I was in a rush :). I have disputed the cost on my credit card, and WILL NOT BE GOING BACK. read more

if you're looking for a place thats authentic, they are not it try El Patio they are a lot BETTER & NICER PEOPLE Service is subpar for dine in & food is less than mediocre. The salsa is literal water. tried to get a take out order that should have been done almost an hour ago. it was confusing and annoying. I had only been there for 20 minutes and they told me to just wait. do not recommend. have a separate team for to go like everyone else. read more

I hate to leave a bad review but I feel like others need to know how nasty the fajitas are. I'm boring and get fajitas at pretty much every Mexican restaurant. I've never had any like this before. It was basically onions and peppers with a grilled rubbery chicken breast cut up on top. It was disgusting. Idk if it's only their take out fajitas that are this nasty but I won't be back. read more

Papi’s In Palomar - Chicken Fajita - Tacos Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Amazing!!!! Gali our server was fantastic as was the manager Rosie. Margaritas were spot on! The cheese enchiladas with white sauce was phenomenal. I've had terrific Mexican food in Southern California and Arizona and this food topped both! The best part is they can accommodate a gluten allergy! We ended the evening with a delicious gluten free churro. AMAZING!!!! Can't wait to become regulars! read more

Papi’s In Palomar - UK margarita! $4 on game day! - Tacos Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Food was fresh and great tasting! Very attentive waiter and manager. This will definitely be our "go to" in the area.

First visit to the new Papi's in Paloma's. This place has a great vibe, friendly staff and good food. Looks like the patio is going to be great in just a few days/weeks when it warms up outside. They are close to the airport and not far from keenland. Wednesday night is karaoke night from 6-9. If your in the mood for some traditional food come give them a try. read more

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I love the hibiscus taco's very fresh and nicely seasoned along with the black beans.

The food is amazing as always and it's very quick. They accommodate gluten, dairy, vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian diets. Service is always superb and welcoming along with the atmosphere. Will definitely be back :-) read more

Papi’s In Palomar - Tacos Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Absolutely wonderful! It's going to be a sad day when the rest of the fountains development is finished and we can't get a table here. This was our first time at Papi's. As California transplants we often find it challenging to locate strong flavors in local Mexican cuisine. This is not the case here. My wife had the Barbacoa de Res (slow cooked beef) and I had the Tampiquena (skirt steak). Both were packed with flavor! The pico de gallo served with the meal was so fresh and flavorful. Even the ground beef in our kids taco was seasoned to perfection. I'm seriously considering ordering a ground beef entree for lunch in the coming days. Ambiance is fun and the layout is open. The bar is decent sized and there are plenty of screens to catch a game. Patio seating is covered and very nice (not just thrown together like some places). Our server was incredibly busy but made the time to tend to us and my needy children wanting to talk about Pokémon. Food and drink service was impeccable as they utilized an "all hands on deck" mentality. We saw many people taking care of patrons and were not disappointed with the service. Hopefully you have a great experience like we did. Should the service fall short of your expectations, do me a favor and r-e-l-a-x. Every restaurant is struggling to find employees right now and the bare minimum we can do is take a chill pill and be patient with them. I hope you take care and stay well! read more

Food always excellent, service superb! Can't wait for warm weather to get out and enjoy beautiful patio!

Absolutely delicious food. I've had the regular elote and it was fantastic. Creamy and not overly spicy. Their guacamole is smooth overall with a few small chunks of avocado and slightly spicy. And their fajitas are the best in town and are a must have. They've also got the best chicken soup in Lexington. The service is always fast and friendly to go along with the atmosphere of the place. Outdoor dining is also available. Overall it's the best Mexican food in all of Lexington. read more

We have tried to have lunch here twice. First time was right after they opened last year. It was somewhat busy for a lunch. However it took an hour and a half to order and receive our food. Food was good but way over priced. We went again today. Walked in to be sat. Stood there for well over 5 minutes while the hostess took a phone order. Waitress finally sat us, threw menus and silverware on table a walked away. Sat there for a few minutes waiting for a server. We ended up leaving and will most likely not be returning. read more

We decided to pop in because we were starving and so glad we did. We both had the burritos one soft and the grande both were very good. Had the elote it was also very good. salsa and queso were also on point - we both don't like the heat but love the flavor and this place met that for us. The service was top notch - not sure why this place doesn't have btr reviews. If you're in the area you need to give them a try!! read more

This was our first time coming here and sadly we will not be back. Salsa, guacamole, and queso were very good....but those are something you can't really mess up. The waitress came over right when we sat down and we ordered drinks right away (draft beer and their skinny margarita). Waitress came back and we ordered the elotes, which was just alright, nothing special. We then ordered our food. The drinks we ordered way before our food still hadn't came. I watched the bartender put our drinks on the bar and the waitress did not get our drinks until I said something AFTER our food was brought out. The margarita was really good but the draft beer was warm, obviously because it was sitting on the bar for so long. We were also not impressed by the food. I got the chicken tacos al carbon fajita style and my boyfriend got the enchiladas. The food was not seasoned at all. I broke apart my tacos to try the chicken and it was very bland so was the beef in the enchiladas. We asked for a side of sour cream 3 times and we never received it but was still on our check. Overall, the place has a really good atmosphere and would MAYBE go back for the skinny margarita and chips but otherwise we will not be back. read more

Nice atmosphere and have always been seated as soon as we arrived. People were sitting outside enjoying live music. Food is delicious! Drinks from the bar are very good but somewhat expensive. Staff checked on us several times to make sure we were satisfied. I would recommend trying it! read more