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Papi’s Tacos

3.8 (43 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Horchata - don't recommend...
Lawring W.

Kind of disappointed in their horchata... It's too sweet for my liking and it has a powdery/floury texture to it :( I've never experienced that kind of texture in horchata before. It also wasn't filled up all the way, but at least it doesn't have ice in it. I would not recommend. I wonder how their food is though.

Eddie D.

Located inside the Enclave food court in Harbor Gateway/Torrance. I ordered the 3-Taco Plate + pineapple agua fresca, total damage came out to $30. I chose: *2 crunchy quesa-birria with consomé *1 grilled shrimp taco with pineapple pico & chipotle mayo The plate also came with rice, beans, and red & green salsas. The birria was crispy, crunchy, and the beef + consomé were well-seasoned. The salsas added a flavorful punch. The shrimp taco was legit too -- plump, tender shrimp, cooked well, and the pineapple pico + chipotle mayo combo was a nice tropical smoky balance. That said... it's still a food court spot, and $30 for 3 tacos + sides is a tough sell. Flavor delivered, value did not. Bottom line: Solid execution on flavor. Just not worth $30 in this setting.

Veggie Tacos
Harmonie T.

These Veggie Tacos made with nopales and mushrooms are quite delicious and super stuffed. I ordered 3 tacos which was more than enough for my lunch. https://yelp.to/EgiATo8BE0 It comes with a sprinkle of diced onions, chopped cilantro on top, lime wedges, and slices of radishes on the side. I also received two salsas. One salsa verde, and one spicy red one. Woo! Located in the food court area at The Enclave. I would easily order this again!

In food court building.   Seating inside or plenty outside but can get crowded during peaks.
John S.

I just wanted a lighter snack, so I got two ala cart tacos - one Birria & one shrimp. Both were good but didn't blow me away (4 of 5). Orange colored Hot sauce was flavorful but spiced me a bit and I only had the freebie water to cool the sting. Order buzzer lets you stroll or order food from other places.

Maruko X.

Ambiance: the taco place is located in the middle of the food court Service: friendly and patient, although it took a while to get the food ready, everything is packed in the to-go containers even if for dine-in here, as accordingly to the staff they don't have the trays Food: standard taco menu, and you can make any three tacos combo served with red rice and beans AL PASTOR - *** regular pork taco, meat was too dry QUESA-BIRRIA WITH CONSOMMÉ - **** crispy taco with cheese, tasty beef, recommend BATTERED FISH WITH SLAW, SALSA MACHA & AVOCADO - *** soggy fish taco Price: moderate portions and acceptable quality, expect $25 per person

Papi's Tacos at the Enclave. 8/6/25
Lilah J.

New at the Enclave in Torrance! Papi's Tacos is located in the interior food court area of the Enclave next to Faka's and across from Boba Break. Decided to order their namesake tacos to go. Chose vegetarian (mushroom), carne asada, and al pastor ones. The mushrooms tacos were meh and flavors didn't quite hit like my favorite vegan tacos in Long Beach and OC. Hubby liked the al pastor and carne asada tacos but was not wowed by them. Customer service was courteous and polite. Parking at the Enclave at midweek nonpeak hours was easy. There are plenty of open spaces as well as way back in the structure. I got an open space nearby. They are only a few months or so in biz so I would return and try other items on the menu. For now it's just 3 stars.

The most delicious breakfast burrito I've ever had
Michelle K.

OK folks, you gotta try the breakfast burrito food off the charts. Everyone needs to go here and try their breakfast burritos.!!!! I was in a hurry and just ordered got it, threw it in my car and stopped to eat it. The salsa is really good and they have the spicy mayo which who knew delicious Service was good The ambience yo it's a taco stand casual GO TRY THE BREAKFAST BURRITO !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Julie W.

Food was fantastic. I recommend getting there early before they sell out of things. All and all, we'll be back. The ordering kiosk was simple to use. The staff was helpful when we needed assistance. The overall vibe of the location was a bit more of a cafeteria hang out as there are many pieces to get food in one open space.

Loaded nachos
Melody T.

On my first visit, they were sold out...sad face. My second visit was successful. I ordered the taco plate. I chose to get a veggie, carne asada and birria. All three were absolutely delicious! That birria consommé was tasty, and yes, I finished that off as well. My third visit happened because a friend suggested I try the loaded nachos. Yes, go and try the loaded nachos. These visits happened within a two weeks span. Service was great and food was delish. Atmosphere at The Enclave is always great. Go give it try.

Birria & Shrimp Tacos
Leilani J.

Came on my lunch break, Papis Tacos is a newer spot in the Enclave and it's so yummy! Everyone there is so friendly and helpful!

Sean F.

The food here is absolutely delicious and remarkably fresh! I ordered the 3 variety pack featuring chicken, asada, and mushroom tacos, and it came with rice and beans. Every element was spot-on--the taste was incredible, the seasoning was perfectly balanced, and the service was excellent. I'll definitely be back to try the burritos!

Chips & Guacamole
Alex C.

Today we had Sunday brunch at the Enclave and I tried out Papi's Tacos. They have a variety of Mexican dishes here. We ordered a taco combo plate with three tacos, rice and beans, a chicken quesadilla, and chips and guacamole. The food was fresh and tasty. They give you a pager and it beeps when your food is ready. The staff are friendly. As with most of the food venues here, the problem is limited seating given there's over 6 different places to eat and many large families eat here. There's ample parking behind the venue. The prices and portions are good. It was a very enjoyable meal. The tacos were like authentic LA street tacos.

Chicken, Asada, Pollo Taco Plate. Rice & beans. Plated with limes, radishes and plenty of sauce.
Alfreda P.

First time at Papi's Taco! Very trendy spot. The service was excellent. The food was (in my Mr. Food's voice) "Oh, so goooooood!" The atmosphere was party-like. Plenty of space, whether you choose to eat inside or outside. Definitely a yesssssss!

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If im craving tacos, I go here. So good and they give a lot of whatever your choice of protein is. The sauces are all good too.

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Amazing food and service. Al Pastor Burrito was top tier, came out so fast and was delicious. Also ambiance amazing too.

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The flavors are unreal I got the tacos and taquitos and will be going back for more

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Tacos El Goloso

Tacos El Goloso

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When the craving hits, it's always tacos!…read more I stopped by Tacos El Goloso on PCH and ordered a mix of street tacos (carnitas and al pastor) along with the tacos dorados de birria. I've been here before, and the birria tacos were exactly what I needed for a late-night craving. Crispy on the outside with a good amount of filling and strong flavor - they really hit the spot. I ended up having four of them. The consomé on the side was really good too - rich and flavorful, almost something I could've just had on its own. The street tacos were solid. The carnitas had that tender, slightly crisp texture, and the al pastor added a bit more seasoning and contrast. Nothing overcomplicated, just straightforward and satisfying. Service was friendly, and the setup is quick and casual. In the South Bay where places tend to close early, it was nice that they were open until around 10pm. Overall, this is a no-frills taco spot where the focus is on the food. Easy choice when you're in the mood for tacos.

I'm Mexican with family from Michoacán, so I don't say this lightly -- this place is legit. You…read morewalk in and the smell alone tells you everything. I got the birria plate (3 tacos with cheese, consomé, chips, salsas, etc.) and it was a full 10/10. Everything was balanced, flavorful, and authentic. Horchata was on point too. My girl got asada tacos -- super clean and really good. Only thing is there's no toppings bar, but they give you everything you need and the portions are dialed in. If I'm ever in the area craving Mexican food, I'm coming straight here -- no question. And they had the basketball game on, perfect. Super fast service by the way!

Guisados

Guisados

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Not much to say here but just excellent tacos. I've tried a number of different ones and all are…read morereally great. My wife is a vegetarian and she just loves their veggie options. The tacos are on the smaller side so it does take 3-4 tacos for a meal (if no sides) but that is a good thing in that you get to taste all the different options! Will be back for sure - our fav taco place now.

I rarely eat breakfast out, but this past weekend I was walking by on a Saturday morning and…read morethought a breakfast burrito might be the move. I stopped in to Guisados and ordered the Chuleta con Chile Verde - pork chop in chile verde with crema, diced tomatoes, onions, and jalapeño over scrambled eggs. My wife ordered the Mexicana - diced tomato, onions, and jalapeño scrambled with eggs and topped with salsa and queso amarillo. We took them to go since we were almost back to the car. By the time I got home, I was pretty hungry. When I opened the bag, I found what were essentially kid sized burritos. Even my wife immediately commented on how small they were. Definitely one of the smallest burritos I have ever had. The flavor was good, actually very good, and the sauce was solid. Unfortunately that was also portioned light, with the container only about half full. No chips with the burritos, and they were $10.50 each, which was higher than the listed online price. Bottom line, the taste delivers but the portion does not. Barely three stars

Blue Burro Burritos & Cantina - Surf 'n' turf rolled tacos. With shrimp?!!!!!  Yummmmmyyy

Blue Burro Burritos & Cantina

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Finally made it back!!! And although I got the smaller tamer " original house taquitos"…read moreWith beef...Still so delicious and a great meal. As usual the place is run by a handful of very pretty and super nice latinas who wrangle orders and table delivery like pros... it's such a good place

I had been passing by this place for a while. The name is catchy. A colleague told me it was…read moretasty. Today, I decided to give it a try. This is an "order at the counter and they bring it out to you" type of place. The name "& cantina" makes me think you be sat down and someone takes your order. A tad confusing. Let me start with the service. The cashier was friendly but didn't give me any time to decide if I wanted a receipt before declining it on her end. It's a pet peeve. The place was empty. The menu is hard to read and the printed/laminated menus are poorly printed making them difficult to read. They seem to be promoting rolled tacos (aka taquitos) but this says "Blue Burro Burritos." I went with a burrito. It just contained carne asada, guac and pico. No rice. No beans. No cheese. All are extra. It's served with chips and a drink if you get the combo. They do give tiny portions of salsa on the side. The burrito itself looked like it had been on Ozempic for a few months. It tasted fine but just didn't seem plump. The chips were crispy, salty (in a good way) and tasted fresh but there wasn't anything to really dip them in. The salsa they served are in tiny cups so you can't get the chip in it. Honestly, they felt more like hot sauces. The habanero was okay, not really that spicy. The green one was too vinegary for my taste. The place was clean and they had loud music playing in the background. It was empty when I got there and considering all the ingredients in my burrito seemed precooked (like Chipotle), it took a while for the food to come. I went to the beverage bar and the different flavors of the non-soda beverage options had unnatural colors. The horchata looked like got into a fight with a Smurf and lost. The strawberry aquafresca was an unnatural milky opaque red. The cucumber seemed just a bit too neon green. The first two were not to my liking. The cucumber was refreshing but tasted like it contained a LOT of sugar. It was also annoying they didn't have any signs what was what. Back to the service. I had some chips left but went to get a refill on my beverage and the worker there took my food away assuming I was done. I caught her just before she left the dining area and asked her to return the food. She apologized. I think they can/should wait until someone leaves the establishment or at least ask. The combo was about $17. Bottom line: will I return? I would not come here on my own. I think the food is pricey for what it is. However, if I was with others who wanted to come here, I wouldn't say no. There are just better Mexican food restaurants in the area.

Ensenada's Surf N Turf Grill

Ensenada's Surf N Turf Grill

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Because this is a chain my expectations were low, but wow I'm blown away. So fresh, the tostado…read moreshells are the best I've had. We had the mango ceviche which is so meaty! The hot sauce on selection on the tables are the best I've seen. The food recommendations were solid and the service was even better. Incredibly quick with no jeopardy to the food. This location is probably the cleanest and best sunset location of them all.

Wow!!!!!! So incredible it almost makes me want to move back to Torrance so I can be closer to this…read moreplace. My brother in law took us here after not having been back to the South Bay in some time. We're originally from here but moved to Oregon 9 years ago. My brother in law hyped this place up for year and he finally brought us here. We bought 4 fish tacos: 2 grilled, 2 fried; two fried tilapia; 3 different ceviches and one chicken burrito. There were 3 adults and 2 children. And we literally cleaned our room plates of everything. It was incredible. My son who went in saying he didn't want fish ended up eating half his dad's fried fish. My daughter liked the mango shrimp ceviche so much she drank the ceviche juice... don't judge, it was that good. The service was amazing, so friendly so kind. Everything smelled so clean, especially the bathroom! Who would have thought? Apparently there are many locations but since this one was closest to my mom's house this will forever be my favorite location.

Papi’s Tacos - tacos - Updated May 2026

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