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    Papi's Grill

    4.5 (796 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Al pastor tacos
    Nallely G.

    3.5 stars. Went for the weekend al pastor tacos. The tortillas were good but pork wasn't what I expected. The flavor just wasn't there. Coupled with how expensive each taco was - not worth it at all. I will stick to the tapatio for my al Pastor tacos. They did offer salsas on the side which was a major plus. We also got the chipotle fries which were surprisingly good. The quality of the fries themselves wasn't that great but the chipotle and chorizo were packed with flavor so all together it was a yummy bite.

    Small location... hidden gem
    Crystel A.

    Great food. I was a little reluctant because of the mixed reviews but the food was good. Watermelon agua: mildly sweet, very good... but when it was half ways done I did mix with 7up and made it sweeter. Pretty good as well. Quesadillas: 3.5 stars on its own but it's bumped up with the spicy red salsa. It really gave it a kick! Tortilla was excellent. Fish taco was delicious. It comes with the garlic butter sauce. Did not try the green salsa. Small location, I did a pick up order.

    I wish they sold these!
    Gracie G.

    Happy to announce that I discovered another great place for everyone to try! Look at the chunks of fish on my taco and the hard potato tacos are amazing! I shared them with my bf but next time i might get 2 orders all for myself!!! They make their own chorizo. I might just make the trek back to Pismo for the tacos and hopefully they still have the passion fruit & pinapple agua fresca because i left kicking myself for not trying it. They had a rajas and chorizo taco i'd like to try too. Also, they have taco tuesday from 3-5!!!

    Coco G.

    Service was excellent! We took our order to go. Only outdoor seating, small tables available. Red posole was a standout for flavor with fresh corn tortillas! Would come back for more. Fish tacos, carne asada tacos, carnitas tacos, potato tacos, all fresh and yummy. Wish the salsa were spicier. The fact that I forgot to take photos of the food means we were hungry and it disappeared too quickly.

    Carne asada tacos
    Sarah T.

    In town for the day and So glad I stopped in here for lunch. Best ceviche! Staff is friendly and food was good. Loved the patio seating. Parking lot is small but depending on when you come it wasn't bad. Came in around noon on a Saturday holiday weekend and there was parking

    Carne Asada Taco, pastor and the special
    Jason S.

    We came on "Taco Tuesday" based on a lot of recommendations. We ordered 3 of the specials, 1 carne and 1 carnitas. Staff was very friendly and great service. Ambiance is order and go find a place to eat so not the best. All 3 of us tasted each taco and none of us were blown away. Someone told us they had the best tacos in Pismo but we have to disagree, average at best.

    Two fish tacos $ 16
    Angela D.

    Came in for a quick bite and got 2 grilled fish tacos for $16. It came with salas, corn, and black beans on top - very simple and good. Hubby and I shared one plate and it was filling to hold us over to dinner. Their bathroom for customers only was clean and small - very appreciative for them providing access to it with a key. I'd come by again when I need a healthy meal to hold me over.

    Crispy Potato Tacos with Guacamole, Butter Beef Taco, Carnitas Taco
    Kimberly T.

    Papi's Grill is a must-stop spot if you are hittin Pismo Beach. A small cozy corner patio vibe a block from the beach?! Yes please! But I'm realllly here for the butter beef!! Is there butter in it? Maybe, but all I know is it's some of the best shredded beef I've ever had, especially in a taco! It is honestly epic how large these tacos are and that the perfect homemade tortillas hold up so wonderfully to that juicy meat. The carnitas was also just as tender and delicious! I love to order the crunchy potato tacos as well which comes with 2 to an order and a nice side of perfectly fresh homemade guacamole, my favorite! They were seasoned so nicely and fried just right, not overly greasy. I can only imagine everything else on the menu is just as amazing, I just get so stuck on their tacos. When we went in today, the cashier was super sweet and let us know that it was his mom's cupcakes displayed on the counter! Amazing unique selection of cranberry orange and Mexican spiced chocolate, they looked divine! And I'm so glad we decided to try the cranberry orange, it was so moist and full of flavor which I love not just in my savory dishes but also soooo important in baked goods!!! The flavor was in the cupcake and the frosting and so damn good. 100% this is the place to stop if you are in Pismo!

    Jess U.

    I haven't been to Pismo Beach before and was super excited to try out this spot due to the great yelp reviews. It is a small location with two indoor tables, and a handful of outdoor seating. When we arrived at 12pm on a Thursday it was not too busy and we got our food quickly. The service was friendly! I was craving fries so I ordered the Chipotle Chorizo fries, they were good but the cheese was still cold and they did not have a lot of sauce. My dad ordered the Carnitas torta, but ended up receiving the Carne Asada torta. Overall, the food was okay and if we come back we would try different menu items :)

    Carnitas & Potato Tacos
    Monica C.

    Good tacos & fantastic service! Recommend to anyone looking for a quick yummy lunch or dinner.

    Tacos pescados & tacos carnitas

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    Always enjoy eating here! The food is fresh and delicious! Easy to order and service is always fast and efficient.

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    2 months ago

    Excellent tacos. We had carne asada, carnitas and beef. Chips and guacamole were excellent. Super simple. Walk up and order and sit outside.

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    3 months ago

    go if u want good seafood tacos, if you dont care then dont. Thanks for reading this review

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    4 months ago

    Butter beef taco was AMAZING!!!! Service was good she was very kind, was a cute little area and smelt like beach!

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    6 months ago

    Yep, just what you'd expect, simple delicious food. Recommend the ceviche and tacos (fish and carne asada). Gracias Papi

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    Ask the Community - Papi's Grill

    What time is happy hour?

    3-5 on Tuesdays

    Are we able to order the tacos without meat? For example can we order the potato taco without chorizo? We are vegetarians and would love to try more then just the veggie taco.

    We mix the potato taco filling together, so we can't separate the chorizo out there. The Pasilla Grande is delicious when you take out the chorizo and add grilled veggies. The same can be done with the chorizo fries.

    Do they serve menudo?

    No. We often have pozole on special.

    Are the tacos gluten free? I'm super interested in trying them out, but I can't if there's any gluten.

    Yes, the tacos are all gluten free. We do carry items that contain gluten, but the tacos are gluten free.

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    Absolutely shocked that I haven't reviewed Sunsets At Pismo yet. We live in Mesa, AZ, but have…read moremade it a tradition the last couple of years to drive up to Pismo Beach from the California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles to enjoy dinner and a sunset. Love the converted Airstream on the pier with huge chairs facing the setting sun. If you look the other direction right after sunset you may catch a moonrise also. My go-to is the Pismo Steak Sandwich - so good and worth the price. My wife enjoys the Sunsets Salad with delicious shrimp. We have told friends to go to Pismo's and just last year we brought a fair friend to experience it with us. The service is good, and the food takes some time to get to you, but it is hot and fantastic when it does. Very friendly staff that handles a never-ending crowd. Highly recommend it for the food and the experience of eating by the setting sun. Bring your camera and watch out for hungry seagulls.

    Nothing like good clam chowder. We were walking the pier at Pismo Beach and talking about driving…read moreup to Duckies in Cayukos for some chowder and see this airstream trailer selling clam chowder. Yelp reviews were good and some said it was the best ever. Ok let's go out there and try it. A bowl is $12 big, easily two can split it. The chowder was great and lots of clams. I was really surprised how good it was. I recommend Sunsets Clam Chowder.

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    If you're looking for great seafood in the Pismo area, Ada's does a great job with a variety of…read morepreparations. Even during the off-season, they can get busy for dinners so make a reservation, especially if you have a larger group. The patio is dog friendly and they have a private parking lot. We started the meal with a half dozen fresh oysters which were cleaned well and served with some Tabasco, an herby vinegar, and lemons. Fresh warm bread and butter were also provided to start the meal. We got the steamed clams which were absolutely delicious. Done with a classic garlicky white sauce, the clams were fresh with no unpleasant fishy smells or tastes. The seafood pasta is the reason we return to Ada's year after year. There's a huge assortment of seafood included and all of the individual ingredients are well cooked unlike most seafood pastas. The mussels were small and very mild in flavor, almost tasting like clams. A flaky white fish as well as a more meaty fish were also included and weren't overcooked. The creamy rose sauce is flavorful and rich without overwhelming the various ingredients Service is friendly and they have a wide selection of drinks available.

    It was pretty busy on a Friday night but we were able to grab seats at the bar without waiting. But…read moreI would suggest making a reservation or giving yourself extra time. I got the lobster roll which had large chunks of meat but I would have like some old bay seasoning or something on it We got the artichoke appetizer which was huge and delicious

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