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    Papi’s Mex Grill & Bar

    4.4 (25 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Prospect Front Entrance
    Kelly S.

    Wonderful mexican restaurant. Located in the strip plaza near IGA. Food was great; my husband and I both ordered the chimichanga. Service is prompt, very friendly and super attentive. We will definitely be back.

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    Kristie T.

    I stopped by at this new restaurant in Prospect for lunch on a Thursday afternoon. The interior is beautiful. Colorful, fun and a very nice looking bar. I saw they had chorizo queso so I just had to get that. It was terrific and didn't take long for them to bring it. I tried the spinach and mushroom quesadilla and on their lunch menu you can add queso on top or side for $1.00. One can never have too much queso. Super nice and accommodating staff. There are many things on the menu that I would like to eventually try.

    Nachos - very large portion, chicken on left, beef on right
    Brooke C.

    Just like all of the other little Mexican chain restaurants around town. It's decent, but nothing special. The staff however is very nice and attentive. The complimentary chips and salsa also come with a jalapeño ranch that is more ranch than anything. The nachos are very large and include beef and chicken on them.

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    4 months ago

    Food did not have much flavor. It was a take out order, ordered in restaurant. Took a long time.

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    3 years ago

    The service is always amazing. The food is well prepared and unique. The atmosphere is family friendly.

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    2 years ago

    Truly a gem!! Delicious food and great service. Don't let the strip club location deter you. Renamed Papi's!

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    3 years ago

    Awesome place. You'll love the food. The seating is limited for large groups, else I would have my 20 odd buddies enjoy those place.

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    3 years ago

    Carne asada burrito is muy bueno! Kids love the kids menu as well. Very good service and friendly staff.

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    3 years ago

    The food is usually fresh and tasty. We frequent Mi Tierra and had experienced less than par food only once.

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    5 years ago

    Miguel was awesome as well as the other staff!! Awesome food and customer service. Must try!!!!

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    5 years ago

    Excellent food and service. Prefer it over other Mexican restaurants in prospect. Definitely recommend!

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    The food at Papi's is great, lunch special #1 can never do you wrong, but what I love most are the folks who work there.

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