AMAZING quick-bite place. I had the cheese quesadilla with a side of rice and beans. All were amazing and worth coming for in the future. Their churros were super tasty too! read more

I came by to get gas and next-door to the Chevron was this taco spot and I ordered the mulita which consisted of two handmade fresh tortillas, cheese, cilantro, onion, and your choice of hot or mild sauce The service and cleanliness is exceptional. I recommend a better view of a gas station, but the energy ambience has felt here. read more

Papi Tacos & Churros - Menu - Tacos Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Delicious halal Mexican food, great prices, and something for everyone: After our visit to the Discovery Cube Science Center, my family and I ended up trying both sides of this little food destination, and Papi's Tacos & Churros absolutely deserves its own review. Papi's shares the kitchen space with Gee's BBQ, so you get the same friendly service, quick turnaround, and fresh, quality food--but with a completely different flavor profile. And one of the things I really appreciated is that the Papi's side has indoor, air-conditioned seating, which is especially nice when you're visiting on a hot Southern California day. We ordered a pretty wide variety: birria tacos, rice and beans, a Jamaica agua fresca, an asada taco, a birria quesadilla, and two keto tacos--one chicken and one birria. The birria tacos were excellent. Tender, flavorful beef, plenty of cheesy goodness, and that rich consommé for dipping. Birria is clearly one of Papi's specialties, and it shows--the current menu describes the birria as slow-cooked for six hours and served with cheese, onion and cilantro. The birria quesadilla was another winner. Basically all the things that make birria tacos great, but in a big, cheesy, crispy quesadilla. Definitely something I'd order again. The carne asada taco was also really good--simple, flavorful and satisfying. And I have to give Papi's extra credit for the keto tacos. These aren't prominently featured on the in-store menu, but they can be found online, and they're a great option if you're looking for something lower-carb without having to settle for a boring meal. We tried both chicken and birria, and both were delicious. The rice and beans made for a great accompaniment, and the Jamaica agua fresca was exactly what I wanted alongside all that savory food--refreshing, lightly sweet and a great complement to the tacos. And then there's the overall value. The pricing is very reasonable for the quality and portions, especially considering how much variety you can get. Papi's is the kind of place where everyone in the family can find something they want, whether that's tacos, quesadillas, birria, sides or something a little different like the keto options. I also really like the setup here. Having Papi's Tacos & Churros and Gee's BBQ right next to each other, sharing a kitchen space, is actually a fantastic arrangement for families or groups with different cravings. One person can get BBQ, someone else can get tacos, and everybody wins. The Santa Ana location is also listed as fully halal, with halal chicken and beef, which makes this an especially nice option for anyone looking for halal Mexican food in the area. Bottom line: delicious food, great service, quick preparation, comfortable A/C seating, and very fair prices. Papi's is always a great choice when I'm in the area. Whether you're specifically craving birria or just want a casual, affordable meal where everyone can find something they like, I'd definitely recommend giving them a try. **Five stars from me, and I'll happily be back. ** read more

This place was booomb!! Birria on rainy, wet, and cold day hits so hard! I tried the OG plate, and of the 4 choices, I enjoyed the quesadilla, dipped into the consomme, the best. Had a nice bubbly fried tortilla, perfectly melted cheese, and very tender birria. This hit the spot so hard. Very quick and friendly service. This location is located right beside a gas station food mart. read more

Taco : 3 out of 5 stars Mexican rice : 3.5 stars out of 5 Pineapple Fresca : 3.5 stars out of 5 Beans : 3 stars out of 5 Our churros were missing ... read more

THE DELICIOUSNESS THAT THIS PLACE IS OMG!!!!! I can never stop myself from going here every time i am in the area. From their consumé, to their portion sizes, to the quick service they win my vote as the best birria place every single time. BONUS points for their in house made churros!!!!!!! read more

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We tried the carne asada & birria tacos, which were both very flavorful and well seasoned. The carne asada was grilled very well, and the birria was tender and juicy. I wanted to try the O.G. Papa but they were already sold out as we came on a Tuesday night. The service was okay, and the place was clean and organized. Would def come back to try their burrito and papa! read more

Papi Tacos & Churros - Tacos Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Must try: OG Plate & OG Burrito w/ Carne Asada! Why: My new fav Mexican food stop, and it's conveniently located at a gas station! Love their OG Plate and OG Burrito w/ Carne Asada that is easily shareable. The Plate comes with a taco, quesataco, mulita, quesadilla, and consome. The beef is mesquite grilled so has a nice smokey flavor and was tender and plentiful. I washed it all down with a refreshing Watermelon drink. We finished with Churros and Vanilla Ice Cream, which was also so good. Churros were fresh, hot, and had a nice exterior crunch with a good amount of cinnamon. Def coming back and bringing my peeps. Notes: Clean spacious restaurant connected to a gas station. Clean bathroom (code required). Many tables for small and large groups. Worker was helpful. I appreciate their simple menu. Delicious meal - highly recommend! read more

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Was hoping their Birria would be some unforgettable bites but it was just ok Birria. Not the best I've had but not horrible. The churro was not good at all, it was very dry we only took one bite. Inside was clean tho and service was fast, wish their food was better. read more

Papi Tacos & Churros - Tacos Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Amazing food at amazing prices! I highly recommend this place! Service was so quick and the ambiance was lively. I will definitely going back here, the food portions were great, I didn't even get to try the churros I was too full. The horchata was very sweet but tasted great. read more

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Quesa birria taco was flavorful with typical birria spices. The meat was well seasoned and not oily. The tortilla was the perfect blend of crispy and soft. The meat has a lot of juice which can result in a soggy tortilla. This was NOT the case, they have their tortilla texture down to a science. The carne asada taco was a thumbs up as well. Asada meat was well done with a few pieces of gristle which I found off putting but overall a terrific taco. The churros were great the first time that I had them (A coworker ordered them via Doordash last week). This planted the craving seed for tonight's taco and churro run. After we finished the tacos I was excited for the churros. I was sad to receive cold hard old churros. I could not even cut through it with the knife and fork. I asked for a replacement since these were NOT edible. They were promptly replaced. These were very good, warm crispy with a soft chewy center. The second set definitely turned things around. We will be back for sure. read more

Regrettably, our recent dining experience at this establishment fell short of expectations. The inside of the restaurant was excessively warm, the parking situation sucks , and the overflowing trash bins were a stark reminder of the lack of cleanliness. Furthermore, the flavor of the meat was distinctly unusual, and we have no intention of returning to this location in the future. read more

Papi Tacos & Churros - Tacos Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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I ordered 50 carne asada tacos for a small event. They were delicious. The staff was amazing and helpful. I would highly recommend this place to others. Plenty of salsa too! Not stingy at all. read more

Our 2nd time here and we've enjoyed both visits. My nephew is a mulita fan so we look for places that over this. They have them along with tacos, quesotacos, quesadillas and you can pick the meats you want along with birria. Prices are reasonable. I do like their aqua frescas as well but those cost more then the food. :P It's been good and it's right next door to a bbq. Feels authentic to us. SYOY! read more

This place has great food! I had an OG burrito with asada, very flavorful and fresh. I'd recommend and return for sure! read more

Papi Tacos & Churros - Tacos Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Go with the quesatacos, all 3 meats were very flavorful and seasoned well. The birria burrito was just a bit too greasy. This place is worth checking out. The employees are kind and the location is pretty casual as they have plenty of seating and parking up front. read more

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I ordered the loaded baked potato OG and will return to try their queso taco! It was perfect for dinner. Their menu is al a carte. read more

Papi Tacos & Churros - The OG Loaded Baked Potato with chicken, melted cheese, chopped red onion, sour cream, guacamole, and more. - Tacos Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Quite a good experience. Came to fix my car nearby and was super hungry. All the restaurants nearby didn't look appetizing at all not even remotely so I decided to try some Papi Tacos. Consome was served hot in a cup of - consome is basically a soup with some onions. It is mostly liquid with nothing in it so don't expect to get full with it. Quesadilla was the best part of the menu for me - plenty of meet, cheese and juice. A taco was quite small that in the beginning I thought that that wouldn't be enough for me to get full. Service was quite good - I was asked whether i need the food here or to go. And then they even asked my name. Small details but they matter. Place is clean and located at the gas station. Restrooms are available with the code that you have to ask the staff. Generally clean and pleasant. Thank you for having me read more

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This is a standalone spot that's connected to a gas station. I had to take my car in for service nearby and thought getting some tacos would be a good idea, because tacos are always a good idea. I saw on the map that papi tacos was close and I remembered in the past that I came up with the name Papi Churro for a Churro spot. I think they should call it Papi Churros just to make it more catchy. Anyways, the burrito here was pretty good. It was fried and I've never had anything like that. It comes with a pretty large cup of consome which is like the juice and drippings from the beef. You have to eat with a fork. Quick service and the food was legit. Not much of a vibe here. Think gas station diner...mostly workers nearby getting lunch. I'm okay with that. I'd rather pay for the food rather than fancy decor. read more

Papi Tacos & Churros - OG birria burrito - Tacos Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Absolutely love having a place like Papi's Halal Tacos & Churros for a quick and easy taco fix! Their chicken and beef tacos are both really good, and I especially love that they offer plenty of protein-packed options. The consommé is delicious and adds so much flavor, and you definitely can't skip the churros- they're super yummy and the perfect way to finish the meal. I also really appreciate that everything is Halal, making this an easy go-to when I'm craving tacos. read more

I've had my eyes in this place for a while. But each time I wanna go they are closed. Meaning I wanna go late at night. If I'm being honest this would hit late at night. Anyways to the review. Must I say I went inside and it felt quite open. You can see them cooking which is always a plus. You can see their kitchen was nice and clean! Had some plenty of seating with high tables, regular tables and even benches!!! The menu was nice and simple and didn't feel overwhelmed. The cashier was nice and I asked if I can sample the agua de Sandia and I will say I loved it. It wasn't too sweet and seemed pretty fresh!!! I ordered the OG plate which had plenty of items. The console was hot so be warned of sipping it!! Everything was sooooo good. Probably the best Burris I've had in a fat minute. Everything was soooo good!!! My friend said she gave it a 9/10 since she forgot to ask for no onions but if it didn't she would've given it a perfect score. Anyways the food is soooooo good. Don't sleep on it. Next time I'll try the burrito!!! read more

Papi Tacos & Churros - OG Plate - Tacos Near Me - Santa Ana, California

everything was really good. specifically the boris quesadilla was delicious, and i loved the steak quesataco. my only comment was that the regular sized quesadilla felt very small, pretty much just like 2 tacos. my cousin, who is from out of state, said the ONE thing she was craving was papi's tacos solely from the last time she was in socal and had it. she literally said she dreams about it lol so we had to go- i'm sure that shows how good it is. read more

Papi Tacos & Churros - Birria Reg Quesadilla, chicken taco, steak taco - Tacos Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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With his wife and daughter was in town for a conference and just wanted to run into this restaurant. I have to say it was probably amazing so much food and very good to eat. It was delicious and fresh. It did take a while to get the food. The weight was worth it. They also have fresh chewy churros, which were completely delicious to eat with some ice cream. They have a small seating selection, but it wasn't better at all. It's kind of like she was mixed station, but it was actually really good. The service there was really friendly. read more

Went today to go eat some tacos. and they disappointed me. I asked for birria tacos, crunchy, and the cashier guy told me that they don't make them crunchy and I said yes, you guys do. He said , no, we don't. Also, it says it opens at 11am and they open late! You guys need to get a new cashier. I guess he doesn't know when they ask for a crunchy taco. read more

Papi Tacos & Churros in Santa Ana absolutely hit the spot. I got the carne asada burrito 10/10, packed with flavor, juicy meat, and wrapped up in a perfectly warm tortilla. The pineapple agua fresca was also a 10/10 super refreshing, just the right balance of sweet and tangy. And then there was the birria quesadilla with consome... yup you guessed it also a 10/10. Rich, cheesy, crispy on the outside, and absolutely loaded inside. The portions here are huge and the prices are great. I usually have a pretty big appetite, but this meal put me in a full on food coma, I literally went home and took a nap right after. To top it off, I shared the quesadilla with my brother! Didn't even have room for one of their famous churros (next time for sure). Service is quick and very friendly, which makes the experience even better. The inside is modern and vibrant, with great music playing that adds to the energy of the place. Bonus: there's a gas station right next door where I grabbed a Mexican Coke because let's be honest, what's Mexican food without a Mexican Coke? This place is pure comfort food heaven, and I'm already planning my return trip. read more

Papi Tacos & Churros - OG Burrito Lrg Quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - Santa Ana, California

yummy food and good prices! inside was nice with a good amount of seating. it threw me off a little since it's located in a gas station but don't let that deter you! menu is simple and everything is priced so well for what you're getting! got the og burrito with birria and it comes with a side of consome. the birria was super tender and not super fatty like places i've had before! my only complaint is that their red onion was cut into very large chunks inside the burrito, other than that it was a great size for the price! also got a side of beans and rice, beans were standard and the rice was super flavorful. i'll definitely be coming back to try the churros as well!! read more

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I had the O.G. Plate. Birria Taco, birria quesataco, birria mulita and a birria quesadilla. With consume. (I swear the consume had a hint of mole in it. Yum) I also couldn't resist the churros with dulce de leche. So good. So sweet. Good price for what you get and the service was super. They also have carne asada, grilled with mesquite and pollo asado, smoked with mesquite. But the birria is why I came here. Cooked for 16 hours. Everything was super delicious and fresh. Even the red and green salsa was delicious. I'm nearby for work and will be back in a couple of days. read more

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This place delivers from the first bite to the last sip. I ordered the pollo asado burrito and it was genuinely excellent. The chicken had a beautiful char and a deep smoky flavor that stood out immediately, far more pronounced than anywhere else I've had pollo asado. It tasted intentional, bold, and perfectly balanced. The birria was just as impressive. Rich, tender, and deeply flavorful, with a consommé so good my friend literally drank it straight. That alone should tell you everything you need to know. We planned on trying the churros but waved the white flag. Next time. The space itself has a great vibe. Clean, inviting, and thoughtfully designed, with a pop of red that adds warmth and personality without trying too hard. Service was smooth and friendly, exactly what you want when the food is doing this much of the talking. This is the kind of meal that lingers in your memory. Already looking forward to the return. read more

Papi Tacos & Churros - Pollo asado burrito and birria quesadilla with consumé. Red and green salsa - Tacos Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I came here with my family to eat, and it did not disappoint! Food was great, we tried a little bit of everything on the menu. Their churros for dessert were especially amazing. Service was good, it's fast casual and this place is next to a gas station, but it was still super clean and overall an enjoyable experience. read more

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Papi tacos and churros doesn't look like much on the outside . It's right next to a gasoline station. The food price point is mid to high but the quality of their birria is on point that's what there known for .the ambiance is ok not bad but not great . The service to be honest fell short and that's the only reason why I'm giving them a 3 star rating . The workers there were dry and not very helpful . Seemed like they diddnt wanna be there which I get and understand but there's no way to give customers looks read more

Papi Tacos & Churros - Tacos Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I could eat here every day if I could. Papi Tacos & Churros has the best quesabirria tacos I have ever tasted in California. The consomé is fantastic, and the churros are just as impressive. Every bite of the tacos is filled with rich flavor, and the quality is always amazing whether I dine in, order through DoorDash, or pick up takeout. Takeout is always quick, easy, and packed with care, maintaining the same high quality as dining in. The restaurant is always very clean and well-kept, which makes the experience even better. The staff is kind and welcoming, always offering great recommendations. I will definitely continue coming weekly for these delicious tacos made with care and passion. read more

Papi Tacos & Churros - Quesataco - Tacos Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Amazing birria tacos y quesadillas y mulita!! Flavorful and scrumptious! I will definitely be coming here again. Services was okay lol the cashier looked bored out of his mind but besides that food was delicious. Las aguas fresas were also refreshing and not too sweet. read more

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I come here for the birria tacos. The tortillas are dipped in the birria consume and it's just dripping with tasty goodness. My usual order also includes the consume con carne so that I can take the leftovers home to make birria ramen with it a day later. The mix of the consume and noodles is a great next day meal. Oh and the freshly made churros are great too. read more

Decided to switch things up from our usual Pakistani/Indian spots and try something new. Came here on a friend's recommendation. It's a clean, welcoming little joint tucked inside a gas station -- don't let that fool you! We ordered the carne asada, birria beef taco, and quesadillas. Everything was packed with flavor, and the prices were super reasonable. Service was fast and friendly too. We also tried their tacos which they were making fresh , tasted oh so good. Definitely glad we gave it a shot! Best part it was halal ! read more

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Not really a fan of birria tacos but I actually really liked the birria here!! The quesataco was amazing !! The service here is really amazing, workers are really nice and helpful! The place is really spacious with lots of tables and chairs. Would definitely come back. read more

Papi Tacos & Churros - Quesataco & birria tacos - Tacos Near Me - Santa Ana, California

This place is really great, and their food is also halal. I stopped by late on a Saturday evening to try their tacos. Parking was easy. The restaurant itself is clean and well-lit. I decided to order the beef birria, pollo asado, and carne asada. The food was prepared quickly. The tacos were all excellent, but my favorite was the beef birria - it was very flavorful. Apparently their churros are good too, but I didn't have a chance to try it. I will definitely come back again if I am in the area. read more

Papi Tacos & Churros - Tacos Near Me - Santa Ana, California

This taco shop is located inside a gas station plaza. The star of the show was the smoked chicken tacos! WOW. My husband and I usually don't go for chicken tacos due to them normally tasting less flavorful and/or dry but these were amazingly tender and packed with flavor! I even had to ask my husband if was chicken since I was skeptical lol! The birria tacos and asada were solid as well. Our cashier was friendly and there was plenty of seating when we went on a Wednesday night. Can't wait to come back. read more

Papi Tacos & Churros - Tacos Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I try to come here at least once a week the food is always awesome they have some of the best carne asada tacos around and when you order it with avocado to give you a good amount and I love that they have Mexican Cokes and old school sodas like RC cola which I always get the only problem is the parking is not so good here there's literally only two spots in front of the restaurant and for some reason today the register was working very slow I was only two people back from the front and it took a while to order my food read more

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Absolutely the best birria I've ever tasted. The beef birria is slow-cooked for 16 hours, resulting in an impeccable depth of flavor. The beef birria tacos were my favorite dish by far. While the ramen didn't quite hit the mark, the overall experience was excellent. I recommend the OG plate that allows you to taste most of the items. Despite the unassuming location next to a gas station, I would definitely return. read more

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Paid $2.75 each for a beef birria and polo asado. Tacos were so good, probably some of the best tacos I've ever had. The wait was a little long, but it was worth it. Parking wasn't too hard, and the environment was spacious. I do wish they gave out more onions and radishes, so I'll make sure to request that next time. read more

Papi Tacos & Churros - Tacos Near Me - Santa Ana, California