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    Papi’s Tacos

    4.2 (72 reviews)

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    Outdoor seating

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    Menu 11/7/23
    Claudia E.

    I've been back a few more times since my first review, and it hasn't hit quite as hard as that first time; I'm still chasing that dragon. The food quality seems to have gone down a bit. Still very enjoyable, just not quite as punchy. The locale is teeny tiny but very conveniently located. And the staff hasn't been standout either. They've been very indifferent, borderline rude, like I'm wasting their time. There's lots of other Mexican options in town.

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    This is long but important if you care about ethics and fair business practices. TL;DR, Papi's is legitimately lying to their customers and ripping them off at a 1:3 ratio. Ordered carryout for two, added a 12oz cup of queso $4.50 or so extra (no chips included). Got home with the food and it was very obviously a 4oz cup of queso. so I drove the 2 miles back to the restaurant to point out what happened. Manager/shift lead insisted to me that it was 12oz and that they had changed the style of cup that the queso comes in. They even showed me 2oz cup that they claimed was 4oz and then showed me a different sized lid that they claimed was from their older 12oz cups. I knew I was being lied to but I left. I got home, went straight to the kitchen, and grabbed an 8oz Pyrex measuring cup from the cabinet and dumped the "12oz cup" of queso into the Pyrex cup. To the surprise of no one, the queso filled to about the 4oz line. I took my Pyrex cup and their "12oz cup" back to the restaurant and was immediately met with pushback. I told the guy I knew he was lying to me the first time and the proof was before him. He still tried to lie about the capacity of the cup. I told him if he could pour 12oz in the cup I would give him $100 and he said he needed to call his boss to see if he could make it right. I waited several minutes before I was finally brought a cup of queso that looked to be about 12oz.

    Beef Chimichanga was sooo good!!
    Angela I.

    The rice and beans were a little salty but still good! The chimichanga was HUGE and so good! I could barely finish the meal! The service was fast and pleasant! I'd definitely return to try the tacos and other menu items. I took my meal to go but the short time I was inside the establishment it appeared to be nicely decorated with a good vibe!

    Birria Quesadilla
    Bianca L.

    We came across this hole in the wall just by mapping nearby restaurants after leaving Tennessee coming back to Kentucky and we came across this place in Elizabethtown. We were skeptical bc Birria is special and specifically hard to cook soooo we took our chances and we were not disappointed. Food was on point and we enjoyed it very much! Very authentic Mexican food for sure!! Service was great and fast as well!

    This tasted great going down and I had left a great review in excitement but, about 4 hours later.. All three adults that ate the food had major stomach issues and we all believe we got food poisoning. Two of us had not eaten anything else that day. So, doubt it was just a coincidence. These things happen but, did hate that this happened. Made me wonder we're they too busy and food got contaminated? I will potentially try again in the future but, it for sure will be a while before I go back.

    Chimichanga with Shrimp was AMAZING! I'll definitely be back.
    Emily C.

    I'm visiting from out of town and was craving Mexican food. I saw Papi's Tacos and thought I would try it. The Chimichanga with shrimp was AMAZING! I'll definitely be back.

    Shrimp tacos
    Britney F.

    Definitely recommend the el jefe burrito! The shrimp tacos and Birria were good but the burrito was definitely the best! Nice small restaurant, food came out almost immediately and the staff was very kind!

    Sooooooo good
    Noah S.

    AMAZING FOOD great prices and unique tacos but the only downside is there is no bathroom

    Ground beef tacos
    Karen C.

    I loved this place as a food truck and am so glad they have 2 locations now, one in etown and one in Radcliff. I LOVED their shrimp burritos when they had them on the truck then they stopped offering them. I was very disappointed. I always got my husband the chimichanga. He said it was okay but he is super picky. And it was usually cold by the time he got home, so that may have been the problem. My husband and I tried to visit one weekday around 5:00 at the etown location and the line was out the door. We decided not to wait. But I went back on my own one day for lunch. I got the ground beef tacos. They were pretty good. I LOVED the fried shells! The ground beef was nothing special, didn't taste like it had any seasoning. I wish I could give 3.5 stars because the tacos were decent and the burrito was great but they don't offer it anymore. I WILL be back to try some other things and I definitely recommend giving this place a try.

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    Kathy L.

    We have been coming to papi's taco for awhile and we love it. We started off just getting tacos and then we expanded and started getting the burritos and these burritos are huge and definitely loaded with deliciousness.

    Best Chimichanga
    Amayrani V.

    Best Chimichanga I've had ! ‍ Entire plate was authentic and staff was so nice . Definitely recommend it.

    Birria tacos, nachos and a huge burrito!

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    4 years ago

    Great Mexican food. Good quality ingredients. Would recommend to anyone local or visiting.

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    3 years ago

    Best mexican food In elizabeth Town you should try the the mar y tierra quesadilla.i recomend it everything is fresh and employees are nice

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    3 years ago

    if only the cooks could read. Every single time i go they mess my order up. awsome. Great way to waste money.

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    5 years ago

    Finally!!! A real taco spot in this town. Super quick and fresh. Can't beat the prices.

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    3 years ago

    Great choice after traveling all day! Fast, hot, and great food! With great service! Definitely recommend

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    3 years ago

    It's very dark inside...the food seemed to be from the frozen section at Kroger and cooked in the restaurant, possibly in the microwave.

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    3 years ago

    Food is not authentic , or fresh, let alone edible. Price on the menu is not what they will charge you . Big disappointment .

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    3 years ago

    Hands down the best Mexican bite in Radcliff, and it has a drive thru ! Love the birria tacos and the papi's burrito.

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    4 years ago

    Does not taste good, does not understand English so placing order was hard. Too small, small portions, questionable cleanliness

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    4 years ago

    Absolutely amazing tacos!! A must have when visiting Elizabethtown. Chips and cheese was a fan favorite also.

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    5 years ago

    Taco bout subpar. It's either too greasy or too bland. They can't decide. Maybe it's both.

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    4 years ago

    Great food. Cool little dining room. Extremely personable staff. Especially the guy out front. Would definitely recommend.

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    4 years ago

    Best tasting Mexican Food I've ever had. Great customer service and the salsas just make the food even better! 10/10 Recommend

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