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Papi Tacos & Churros

4.2 (466 reviews)
ModerateTacos, Desserts, Barbeque
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Outdoor seating

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Yuyao L.

Crispy on the outside and bursting with soup when you bite in! Definitely get the birria. I got the OG box to try a bit of everything, and the next time i need to try their burrito too. Also tried the churros with chocolate and it tasted freshly made. For thr price I think the OG box is a great deal too, wish it was closer to home! Just thinking about it makes me crave it again.

Faisal K.

Coming from Northern California and the Bay Area, the first thing we did after getting off the free way was stopping at Papi tacos and churros, 1st? Incredible. The food came out and looked better than pictures could ever show, the service was quick and kind , and the vibe was incredible, friendly and fast paced, this is a must stop

Carne Asada Taco $2.75 excellent seasoning and salsa
David W.

How better to end your Third St Promenade promenading than with tacos and churros from Papi Tacos & Churros? To be honest, the items here were top tier among the variety of different foods we sampled throughout the promenade--but the pricing was significantly lower. Loved this spot, 10/10 would recommend.

Julia R.

SUCH good birria here. I never knew about this spot until my friend showed me it, and I'm so glad she did! This spot specializes in Birria that they cook for 16 hours, and you can taste that it's authentic. The decor is super cute, and the staff was very kind and helped me choose what to order. I ended up ordering the Birria burrito, and every bite was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. I especially liked the melted cheese in the burrito that really enhanced the flavor of it, and the sauce you dip it in that comes with it was amazing too. I highly recommend trying their Birria, but we aware it does get messy, so make sure to get tons of napkins lol. I will definitely be back and show this spot to others!

Brian S.

If you're looking for a new papi to take care of your hunger, papi tacos might be the best match for you. Simple but Loaded menu, includes churros with topping/dipping options, tacos galore, burrito and mulitas. The OG burrito is a mucho size, and the barria dipping soup/sauce is really good. The tacos were solid. Overall, above average and definitely would try again. Not many tables but indoor and outdoor options. Downtown 3rd street promenade for additional fun nearby

OG Plate
Catherine T.

Food was amazing and service was okay. They asked if we wanted avocado, but we weren't notified it was an extra charge which was a little annoying. The food came out super fast, but the churros took 25+ min to be ready. I'd recc ordering the churros earlier to avoid waiting! OG Plate -- 10/10. Everything was super tasty and the birria was so juicy! The shells had a nice soft crisp to them Churro -- 9/10. Docking one point because they took forever to come out, but they were crispy on the outside and soft and doughy on the inside. Probably one of the best churros I've ever tried!

Quesataco with avocado
Jeffery N.

This place was great! I loved the design. It really stood out from the surrounding stores in terms of design, and I really liked the open seating. Service was okay. Looking at the food, I was told to get birria, and it for sure did not disappoint at all. From the taco itself to the consume and salsa, everything has a part to play in flavor that brings everything together. To preface, birria isn't typically my favorite meat when it comes to tacos, but when done right, it really hits the spot. Eating the burrito with the hot consume and salsa combined, you're getting the tenderness from the meat, followed by the warm, flavorful combination of the salsa and consume, giving it the homey and heartwarming taste, yet very layered in flavor. The quesabirria brought it to another level, bringing in even more flavor. As for the churros, they were okay, enjoyable, but nothing stood out. Not as airy or warm as some of the better ones I've had. Also not getting that airier feel and I would like more cinnamon and sugar, rather than the dough, which again was rather dense. Overall great experience on the tacos, and would definitely go again for birria.

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Chloe N.

I wanted to take my husband to papi's because i heard it's halal and i heard about the good reviews. There can be a bit of a wait since they make the food FRESH. But it's worth it. In terms of taste and value, they have the juiciest meat we have ever had in tacos, perhaps EVER. On my first bite, the meat was so juicy that the juice from the meat squirted from my mouth to my husband's hand on the table!!! The food was gone in 2 minutes. The food was so good that after we ate the tacos we lined up and ordered again, this time getting a burrito (very filling) and another queso taco to share. The only drawback is that facilities are not always the best in terms of cleanliness and bathrooms. The staff is decent, not necessarily friendly nor do they go above and beyond; nevertheless, they do do their job and make good food. If you are looking for juicy and delicious tacos that are decently priced, come here. If you need to eat halal and want amazing food as well (options can be limited sometimes), this is an excellent option!

Outside!
Jenny Z.

These were the BESTTT carne asada quesadillas! My bf said the tacos were really good as well - they had a delicious smoky taste and the meat wasn't as tough as it usually is IYKYK. Both tacos and quesadilla had onions, guacamole, radish, and lime. I also love that they have the option of a small or large quesadilla. Their horchata paired perfectly as well! The server and staff were all SUPER SWEET especially an hour before they closed. Plenty of seating inside and outside for a group of friends. Will be back for some more!!

OG Plate
Shyna M.

I am still thinking about the food we had here. We got the OG Birria plate and it's a great size to share between 2 people if you need a quick bite while shopping and don't want to eat super heavy. The flavor was so rich and tasty. It wasn't busy inside but it was a bit of a wait to get our food. They offer indoor and outdoor seating and is in a convenient spot if you're shopping around The Promenade.

Steak tacos
Jonathan I.

Came here on a work trip. Didn't have to wait that long, even though our team of 6 ordered a bunch of things. I went with the 3 steak tacos. They're street sized, so you can probably order more than you think. The meat was really flavorful, and tortillas tasted really fresh. The churros were also really good. Nice and crispy. I would definitely visit again.

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Marcela F.

Food was so tasty we were hungry and forgot to take a pic. I had the ramen noodles and they were really good. Lots of beef. You order on the counter and they will call your name. Decor is cute. You can sit outside. Only thing. Their menu is printed in a very old piece of paper. I'd suggest to print it again and laminate.

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Is the chicken white or dark meat?

White.

Is the meat Halal?

Yes, the owner confirmed to me verbally that both the chicken and beef is halal. Not sure if they have official documentation yet.

Are there any gluten free options?

Tacos, quesatacos, mulitas, keto cheese shell, and consomé are gluten free.

Is it Byob?

Alcohol beverages are not allowed. They're not permitted to serve, sell or use.

Do they offer delivery?

They do, through third party (Uber Eats and Postmates).

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Benny's Tacos & Rotisserie Chicken

4.3(2.3k reviews)
0.5 mi
$$

I was craving a burrito, had never been to this place, and had it delivered…read more The burrito was SOOOO good AND it was massive. Every ingredient in there was perfect. I was worried I was going to get something small for the price but you get a huge portion for what you pay for. This is the kind of burrito where youre saving some for lunch for the next day. I also got a churro (which is something I never get) and it was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will absolutely be ordering from here again

Stopped in around 10:45 on a whim. I was driving through Santa Monica, got hungry, saw the sign and…read moreswung around the block. They'd been open maybe an hour and there was one other person there picking up an order. First time here. The guy at the counter was very friendly, asked if I knew what I wanted, and I told him no and asked what's popular. He recommended three tacos so I went with that. He never asked about tortillas so they came out on corn. I'm not the biggest fan of corn tortillas, but after I sat down, I looked at the soda cup, and saw "handmade corn AND flour tortillas." Would've gone flour if I'd known that was even an option. My bad for not asking, but also a great opportunity to let a new customer know it's an option. Food came out fast. Three tacos, chips, a couple sides of salsa. All the meat was cold. Not fridge cold, but noticeably below room temperature. I'm sitting five feet from the kitchen in a place that opened 30 minutes ago. How is that even possible? The non-beef tacos were seasoned well, both of them, that part was fine. The beef was where it fell apart. Every single bite had pieces I literally couldn't chew through, and I kept pulling chunks out of my mouth. After my second bite I just stopped going back for more. For over $4 a taco, that quality is atrocious. Very fast if you need something quick to eat. First and last time for me.

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Benny's Tacos & Rotisserie Chicken - Front counter and menu

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Tacos Por Favor

3.8(1.8k reviews)
1.1 mi
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So classic, such a constant neighborhood food hub in the area…read more One of my first creative jobs (at $75 a day) was in a commercial production and motion design studio in a Frank Gehry loft on nearby 12th street. The work was tedious, the people often annoying, but the learning real. And I would duck out to grab a burrito at TPF at lunch because the walk there and back was almost meditative. TPF speaks to an earlier version of Santa Monica, before Silicon Beach happened. When Dogtown was still in transition, the commercial and industrial spaces still plentiful, and the creativity flowed. I usually get a chicken burrito. It's great. The space hasn't changed. And is never crowded. But you see people popping in, and you can tell that maybe they were having a slow day at home, and that a little homestyle Mexican comfort food is part of their ritual. Their salsas are incredible and I've never tasted similar ones elsewhere. If you're looking for a simple, satisfying, no-frills Mexican experience, this is it.

Tacos Por Favor is what people who don't know what good Mexican food is think is good Mexican food…read more I've been here like 30 times cause I lived close and I just think it's just perfectly mid. I don't think a burrito should cost more than $20 ever. If it does, it should rock my socks. Unfortunately this place checks neither box. I much prefer the nachos which is never the case at a truly legit spot. And also - why so many onions? I like onions as much as the next guy but I feel like they think I'm Stanley Yelnats from Holes when I go here. Absolute onion bomb in a tortilla. I don't get it.

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Tacos Por Favor - Menu

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El Primo Tacos

4.7(467 reviews)
2.5 miVenice
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Let your nose lead the way! This place has a couple of basic plastic tables for standing,…read moreotherwise you can also take to go. They take cash or zelle (for transactions at least $10). $2/taco I got chicken, al pastor, and chorizo, all delish although the chicken was slightly dry.

Whenever anyone tells me that they found the best taco spot in LA, I always laugh because in my…read moremind I knew I already found the best tacos you could find in the city. However, El Primo has recently HUMBLED me. I have to give credit where credit is due and El Primo managed to slide in my number 1 spot for best tacos in LA - I am truly impressed. Of course, I always opt for carne asada and the meat here is just so tender and flavorful especially when paired with their salsa which has the perfect amount of spice and flavor. As a major pineapple fan, I understand it's more traditional to add that with al pastor but I add it onto my carne asada tacos and it is so yummy. Their pineapple is freshly cut right in front of you and is my favorite aspect of this vendor as I know not all vendors have it. Lastly, let's be clear that not all horchata is created equally but El Primo has superior horchata. The amount of milkiness and cinnamon is absolute perfection as I've had some watery horchatas in the past, so make sure you grab yourself a horchata while you're here. As someone who lives in the valley, despite recently discovering this spot a few weeks ago I find myself driving out to Venice a lot lately just for these tacos because they are just THAT GOOD and also very cheap. Just make sure you bring cash or have Zelle and enjoy the food here because it is phenomenal.

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El Primo Tacos - Efficient assembly line

Efficient assembly line

El Primo Tacos - Burrito - AMAZING!! Get this!!

Burrito - AMAZING!! Get this!!

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Blue Plate Taco

3.9(1.8k reviews)
0.5 mi
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Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

Great experience! We checked in with the host, she was very…read morekind. Try their seasonal margarita, it is very tasty.. Quesadilla was delicious and comes with a side of guacamole Kellen was amazing, great service and hair..next time we hope to have him again NOTE: This is not a quiet restaurant..can get loud and seems to attract families as well. Bathroom can sometimes have a line. If you're looking for a quiet place to eat, this is definitely not it. Very fun vibe. Great to have margaritas. We ordered 2 pitchers!

Some friends and I were on a bike ride today and we were near Blue Plate tacos . It was Tuesday so…read morewe stopped in for some Tuesday tacos. They're not the bargain like other places, but I know the quality is usually good here. Tuesday tacos are five dollars each. That's fine. We asked for some chips and salsa and the waiter told us they were three dollars extra so I said that was fine. Please bring them. So they bring out this nice basket of chips which was Ok but it came with very little salsa. So I asked the person who brought the chips and salsa out , could you please bring a little bit more salsa. So he brings a 1 ounce silver cup of some additional salsa. Later, We asked for the bill. When they bring you the little handheld computer, it's very difficult to see the breakdown of what everything cost. I'll remind you that this large basket of chips with a little amount of salsa is three dollars for but for the same amount of salsa without anything else they charged us an additional four dollars , they say it's a 4 ounce side order of salsa on the bill I received afterwards . This is complete B S !! You're taking advantage of a situation and if I would've seen the receipt like you should've brought to the table originally I would have spoken up about it that you're taking advantage of your customers. The other thing I noticed was when he handed me the tablet the waiter personally puts the checkmark at 22% instead of 20% or let me figure it out which I think shows greed. The bottom line is try treating your customers like you would like to be treated and not taken advantage of!

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