Second time around and it was not a fluke. The place is amazing. Service is great and rare now a days. Genuinely happy staff. Everyone was super knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered tocos with the paper and pad with selections on a clip board. It's a two taco minimum but it's ok. The table quicker than the drinks landed warm chips with a mild salsa, both with a great flavor. read more

Papi's Tacos - CHICKEN TINGA TACOS GRINGO MEAT TACOS - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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We were able to seat outdoors on Aliceanna. No wait time - 5:30 Tuesday. The servers were very attentive and came with bagged chips and salsa (lid on). They came by to take our drinks order then our entree order. They wore masks the whole time. They have many choices for salsa and I ordered their top 3 - blanco, roja and verde. The Blanco was so tasty, it was like a ranch Mexican dip. The tacos were so tasty. You fill out the taco card with your preferences. The short rib tacos were tender and juicy. The enchilada was packed with veggies and tasty, could use more sauce. Can't wait to come back to try more tacos! read more

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I only have ordered delivery, although I walked by this place a dozen times. It's always packed and looks like a fun time. Rice and refried black beans are so flavorful and the perfect addition to a savory quesedilla or smothered enchilada. The guacamole is the star, and comes with fresh tortilla chips that do not disappoint. My delivery go-to, I will venture in the next time I pass by. read more

We were excited to try this restaurant, and unfortunately our Food left much to be desired. The vegetarian burrito was very bland, and the fajitas, oily and greasy. We will say that the guacamole was fantastic. We did not particularly enjoy the service. We found our server to be a bit brusque and impatient. Not that much finesse. Finally, when the bill arrived, we couldn't believe how high the prices were with the inclusion of the tip. Tread with caution when choosing your Mexican dining experience Tread with caution when choosing this restaurant to enjoy your next Mexican dining experience in Baltimore. read more

I was had high expectations and they unfortunately fell a bit short from other authentic taco spots (and there are lots of good ones). The carne asada tacos were absolutely covered in radish, the cactus was flavorless and the meat was very wet for some reason and pretty bland in flavor. The verde sauce and onions made this decent. The Al pastor had no flavor at all. The taco tasted like pineapple only, I couldn't eat these because the meat was so bland. The horchata I will say was very good! This was the highlight of the entire meal. The chips and dip were standard. I don't think I'd be back to this spot. read more

Guac is yummy...everything else was a SOLID NO FOR ME. Service and vibes are okay tho--unfortunately wouldn't go back

Had to check out Papi's Tacos while up in Baltimore! Me and a couple friends swung by the other afternoon to grab a quick bite to eat, and I wasn't disappointed. I had the Carne Asada tacos prepared Gringo Style on corn tortillas. Overall a solid taco! I was expecting slightly larger portions, but other than that was super satisfied. Prices weren't too bad, and I would definitely be back (hoping to get up to Baltimore again in the future for sure). If you're in the area, definitely give Papi's a try! They had a ton more options on the full menu (didn't get a picture), but seemed like other dishes were just as good. One of my friends had a steak quesadilla of some sort that looked incredible! read more

Papi's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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We sat outside and had a great evening filled with tequila shots, margaritas, and good food. I ordered quesabirria tacos which were nice and hot with delicious consome. Our friends ordered the quesadilla and built their own tacos. read more

Papi's Tacos - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

They bill themselves as being more Mexican than most restaurants, but I came because they had a lot of vegetarian options (and a vegan menu, and of course gluten-free). Turns out they fit both bills pretty well. Their veggie tacos are not simple, arriving with double-layered tortillas surrounding fried yuca, chayote, and numerous garnishes. Their Taco Tuesday deal is a third for the price of two, but only for during afternoon hours. Chips and salsa also arrived free, and it was an excellent salsa, though I would have ordered a different salsa with my tacos rather than another order of the same one if I'd realized. They also had bean tacos and beyond meat, so you've got a pretty wide range of choices, and there was a full non-taco menu. The interior was a bit cramped and confusing, though I did note they had a lot of charging outlets for anyone that wants to give their phone a boost while they eat. It definitely was good enough to come back and try something else. read more

Papi's Tacos - Veggie tacos - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Greatvtaconspot 1 of a few that carry beyond meat and can customize your Taco. Great specials on Taco tues. read more

Papi's Tacos - Beyond Taco great spot holds sentimental value - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Tacos! Tacos! Tacos! What else do you need?! Well, at Papi's you also get a great atmosphere, attentive and super friendly staff, and an awesome authentic menu. read more

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In a rush to find a place to eat we came across Papis! So happy We did because they offered great food /service and location! We were helped right away and greeted with delicious homemade chips and salsa. We also got the guac which was a vivid green, delicious, and huge. The menu had tons of options from building your tacos to weekly chef specialties. I had to try the chef special Alambre Mexican which was colorful flavorful and filling! So good I forgot to snap any photos! On top of the menu options, they offer daily drinks and food specials. I had the spiked toasted marshmallow horchata which I highly recommend. The food was savory, the server was on top of things and it fit my budget! Papis scores a 5 star on my list! read more

Papi's Tacos - Enjoying guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I've been coming to this place for a while-- for dinner they have solid margaritas and hearty portions of Tex-Mex food! I went for brunch for the first time this weekend, and really enjoyed the brunch cocktails and breakfast options! I got the breakfast burrito turned vegetarian and the sauce on top and fresh veggies were delicious! read more

Papi's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Even though Papi's is known for delicious lunch and dinner options, breakfast/brunch here is a real hit! We were greeted by the same friendly faces you're always used to seeing at this Baltimore classic. Make sure you're ready for their fresh, delicious tortilla chips and salsa (maybe give the hot sauces a try). I decided to try their breakfast tacos because nothing says Sunday brunch like a dish with eggs and bacon. Well, Papi's definitely delivered! The flavor in their breakfast tacos mostly comes from the chorizo which is amazing. It's a little salty (as chorizo usually is) but if you top the taco with the avocado crema they include, then you're all set! Will definitely be back to try some other breakfast options. A staple in the area! read more

Papi's Tacos - CARNE ASADA TACOS - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Stopped by for lunch and got the black bean and avocado tacos! I thought they were okay but I wish the avocado was guacamole instead. It's just 1/4 of a plain avocado in the taco so it doesn't really add flavor. I do appreciate the free chips and salsa and taco Tuesday deal (one extra free taco!) Just a heads up that although the service was good, they charge 20% gratuity no matter your party size. read more

Papi's Tacos - Frijoles refritos authentic style - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Service great at the bar. Food was good. Happy hour is good. Prices are fair. Environment was clean. Good decision!

It was okay. There was a ton of recommendations for Papi's in my neighborhood pages so figured we'd give it a try especially since they also have a vegan menu. Service and ambiance were just okay. For an establishment that tacks on 20% gratuity I'd expect my salsa and guacamole to not come in a plastic cup with a lid on it. The food wasn't bad, it also wasn't great, same goes for the margaritas. I definitely don't understand the hype and can't see myself returning. read more

Went here with my sister when visiting D.C. Both the service and food were great, plus the location was around the corner from a great ice cream place. The beyond (vegan) tacos were yummy! The guacamole looked delicious but huge so share! The chips and salsa were good too. The prices depend on the taco and toppings. It is a build your own tacos kind of spot. If I lived in Maryland I would be there a lot! My sister has been back. read more

Papi's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I stumbled across this place looking for another taco place and I remember that I heard reviews about it. Some of the dishes were a hit or miss. My favorite was the plantains because they were sweet just how I like it. The margarita was pretty good. I didn't like my quesadilla it lacked full flavor. I was told the tacos and elote corn were decent. The waitressing staff was super friendly while the hostess seemed to have an attitude. read more

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We visited yesterday (as of this review). In regards to COVID, they are open. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Indoor, we sat at one of three two-tops alongside the bar. Staffs are all wearing masks. We came on a Monday afternoon, so no where near peak dining. We found street parking just around the corner from them. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals here! They have a plentiful drink menu with many margaritas options. To order street tacos, you fill out a small form customizing your taco. It was a super simple method I loved. We ordered between us a House Margarita, the Cilantro Limeade drink (jalapeño tequila, cilantro, lime), Al Pastor tacos, a chicken quesadilla, and Esquites. Drinks were good, fresh. My partner particularly liked his margarita. It was salty (in the right way). The jalapeño tequila had a good burn (especially for the hot weather) without being over the top. Food was all delicious in a simple way. Meats were flavorful. The chicken in particular was very moist. If we lived in the area, we'd be back! read more

Papi's Tacos - House Chips And Salsa (+1.5 oz. Small Guacamole) and Esquites. - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Wonderful tacos, chips and guac. I had the shrimp tacos that were delicious and the guac was creamy and tasty.

I'm on a quest to find the best birria tacos in the DMV. Went to Papi's last week. Service was 10/10. I believe our server's name was Cori (so?) and she was soooo friendly and attentive. The birria was just a little tough and I was expecting a bit more flavor. I'll definitely be back to try some of the other food because the menu looked amazing. Great happy hour menu too. read more

Papi's Tacos - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Food & Drink: 3.25 Out of 5 stars We had the authentic tacos, a side of chips & salsa, & BOGO of margaritas. I have mixed opinions about the braised short rib street tacos with mole sauce. My partner loved her taco, but I'm more critical because my meat was drier and had less flavor than expected. We both enjoyed the texture of the meat and the flavorful mole sauce. The chips and salsa were definitely more Tex-Mex style since the salsa has more of a canned tomato base than the fresh pico de gallo, chips were great. Restaurant gives you a checklist for taco preferences which is a convenient option. The BOGO margaritas were pleasant, enough tequila and just the right amount of sugar. Service: 5 Out 5 Kate was our server and she was nice and friendly. She checked up on us frequently and refilled our waters without us asking. Great service! Environment: 5 Out of 5 We sat outside which had a wonderful breeze. There was Valentina and Cholula on the tables, thank goodness!! Overall: 3.75 Out of 5 Food wise it was underwhelming for me. I know Baltimore is not know for it's Mexican cuisine, it's par for it's geographic location. Obviously it's no taco from Ensañada or the Yucatán peninsula; however, I think their margaritas here were great as bar of our ferry BOGO special! read more

Papi's Tacos - BOGO deal!! - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I really enjoyed this spot. It's super small so be prepared to wait for seating. The staff was so courteous and welcoming even while we were waiting. Everything was amazing! I'm not a corn on the cob fan but they offered elote in a bowl! Omgggg! Amazing, flavorful and full of cojita cheese. The highlight were the street tacos though. There were so many variations to choose from. I ended up doing the short rib and chipotle chicken tacos. They were amazing and filled so much that I had to eat with a fork. I will be back for sure. read more

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Papi's tacos really hit the spot on an incredibly hot day, the frozen margaritas were incredible (especially the house marg)! I came for happy hour, and the deals did not disappoint. The chips and salsa brought to the table were some of the best, and the gringos nachos (not pictured) were absolutely delicious. I also had the elotes, which lacked a little flavor for me unfortunately. Our food came out fast and service was great! I will definitely be back to try some of the actual tacos ASAP! read more

Papi's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Since moving to Maryland from San Diego, I've lowered my expectations dramatically for good Mexican food. I was excited to try this place, knowing it is connected to Alexander's (which I dearly love). This place sadly disappointed and underwhelmed. The tacos: Al pastor was first. In my opinion they used an excessive amount of toppings. No bother, I ended up removing a bunch of them to get a better taste of the meat/onions/tortilla. The meat almost tasted spoiled, like it had an ammonia type flavor. It was a very dry taco, and something was just OFF about it. The braised short rib tacos: again, excessive toppings. Dry taco. The meat almost tasted like a pot roast- not much flavor, boring. The double tortilla detracted from any flavor the meat had. Tamales: holy cheese. The presentation was great, but it came out rather cold and there was an overwhelming amount of breading. It just wasn't great. The pros: nice beer selection, and the margaritas are pretty good. The location is nice and the service was very good. Maybe they were having an off day- if I do ever come back, I'll get an entree and avoid the tacos. read more

The two stars are for the service. The waitress was amazing, she was attentive, super sweet, and one of the nurses had on a great costume from the Matilda movie (the gym teacher, can't remember the name lol) i ordered tacos and a margarita. Let's start with the space... The space was small. They had outdoor seating, and a few tables inside. We choose to sit inside because it was cold outside that day. The restaurant was decorated nicely. We went on Halloween, so it was decorated for the day of the dead. Super cute decor. The food and drinks-- the margarita was $8, and tbh it wasn't good. I think it was pre-mixed. (Which sucks). It had little to no tequila in the margarita. It literally tasted like limeade. My cousin ordered a pineapple margarita, and her margarita was the same. Sweet like juice. No taste of alcohol. At all! So, that was a huge miss for me. They give you chips in a bag, and salsa in a to go container (due to covid) the chips were good, still warm in a bag, and the salsa was good too. Mild with a hint of spice, great. The tacos, omg! Now, i absolutely love tacos lol. I'm sure i eat tacos more than any other food. So, i specifically chose this place from Yelp, it had a 4 star review, and i really wanted authentic Mexican tacos. But, Yelp did me wrong. lol. I ordered two crispy shell carnitas tacos, authentic style with cilantro, onions, radishes, and it came with Mexican onions. I also ordered al pastor tacos. They each come 2 to an order, and it was about 6.50 for the carnitas and maybe $8 for the al pastor. They give you a check off list for how you would like your tacos, which was cool. They have pencils and sheets at the table. I was very disappointed in the tacos. Very disappointed! First, they came messy. I absolutely hate when i order crispy shell tacos and they load the crispy shell with lots of wet items on top of them! So i was left with a wet shell on one end because instead of them standing the tacos up on the plate, they laid it down. So all the juice from the meat and the salsa made the tacos fall apart as soon as you picked it up to eat it (sooo annoying!) The flavor was meh -_- maybe I'm spoiled by living in nyc and we have access to bomb ass tacos at anytime of day.. but i was highly disappointed here. All in all, I'll give them 3 stars because although it wasn't horrible, it wasn't at all what i expected it to be. Now that I'm back in Brooklyn, the first thing I'm planning to do is find a bk taco truck for real authentic Mexican tacos . See pics below read more

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The combination of customer customer service, price, and the taste of tacos themselves is a great combination. I ordered two chicken tacos and they were overly stuffed and only cost $7!!! Definitely a great look and Michael was very friendly with my 7!year old daughter and made her smile! Thanks!!!! See you again soon! read more

I got birria tacos and they were pretty mid. They weren't bad but they weren't the best you know. The meat and consommé needed more flavor. Plus, it didn't have the double tortilla so it wouldn't hold up everything that was inside. The staff was really friendly and everything was clean tho read more

Service was amazing! Our server was super friendly and attentive. Tasty chips & salsa. The past few times we've been the tacos have been super messy and kind of hard to eat. There was a lot of meat in them though so I'll take it. Not super crazy about the queso. Overall, usually a great experience. * Street tacos are served in quantities of 2 * Order your tacos by filling out the checklist * Tip is added to the check (assuming they started this because of covid), no big deal though it's 20% * They're taking names and phone numbers for contact tracing read more

Papi's Tacos - Shrimp Street Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Papi's Tacos this is a long overdue review! You have been a Fells Point staple over the years, providing top notch vegetarian options. The build your own street taco is a highlight, offering enough variations for any diner, while staples like the enchiladas and just the chips and guacamole alone reign supreme. Tonight's pandemic times take out order featured the vegetarian fried yuca tacos and black bean and avocado tacos. Fresh, flavorful, and well-portioned, both vegetarian options hit the spot. Getting to choose between traditional, gringo and vegan style toppings only adds to the multitude of combinations you can design! Until next time Papi's! read more

Papi's Tacos - Both vegetarian street taco options - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I thought the tacos were solid. I will definitely like to try them again. I wasn't crazy about the guac and the drinks. Very friendly service! Good atmosphere! Appeared to be taking good COVID-19 precautions with limiting high touch areas! read more

Papi's Tacos - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This place was poppin on a Monday night! The place is doing well despite covid and even got us in in about ten minutes. The menu had a very nice selection of some traditional favorites including platanos, elotes, tamales, and even mole! I lived in San Diego for a long time so I don't try tacos very often, so for this stop I got esquites, platanos and a tamale. The prices were pretty reasonable too at $6, $6, and $4.5 respectively. I also got the roja salsa with the tamale. Hubby got traditional tacos with chorizo and with beyond meat. As soon as we sat down we got waters, chips and salsa. Our order was quickly taken. All the food came out at once though and we had intended the esquites to be an appetizer, but not the worst thing. The esquites were okay, to take them to the next level the corn really needs to be cooked over fire and charcoaled a little bit, this seemed like corn shucked off a boiled corn. The platanos were amazing and game with some agave on them. It was very strange though, they came with ranch. Ranch with platanos? I tried it and was not a fan. The tamale was also okay, for just being a cheese and chili tamale there wasn't much cheese and chili. The masa was kind of dry as well, I would maybe recommending steaming more closely to serving? Hubby loved the tacos and could not finish the four he ordered, he only got through three of them so one order is for sure enough. 4/5 starts because they are mandating a 20% tip. I'm all about hooking up servers but I don't like being forced to. read more

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Review based solely on things you can put on a tortilla chip! Be honest, each time you go to a Mexican restaurant, you eat 4 baskets of chips, don't you? Me too! I've ordered delivery twice, and gotten the chips & salsa, queso, elote, both types of beans, and guacamole. All were very good! It was an amazing dip fest, and I had to hide the chips so I'd stop eating. There's some incredible seasoning on the chips that makes you eat them by the handful! The chip portions are generous, even for a chip overeater like me! read more

Was visiting Baltimore from California and was craving some good Mexican food. Papi's came recommended by some locals but it left a lot to be desired .... Pros: the quesadillas were pretty good (could have used a lil' bit less of the cheese) and the churros were really good!! Cons: the margarita we ordered was very watery and we wanted to change it. The server curtly told us that we would be charged for it anyways since we had consumed a lot of it (we must have had a couple of sips, and by the time we got the attention of the server, the ice had melted)...we said ok and she got us another one which we also had to return (we were quick to get her attention asap)....to make matters worse, we were charged a flat 20% gratuity by default (for a party of 3!). What irked was that this was not mentioned anywhere and it was surprising that we had to pay 20% for service that was not very nice! read more

We've ordered delivery multiple times. Everything we've tried has been awesome. Street tacos (with carnitas), elote, queso fundido, plantains, steak quesadilla, enchiladas. For delivery, everything is always well packaged. read more

Papi's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Stopped by for a quick lunch - papi's trio is a must. I had the street tacos and the others in my party had the wings. Everything we had was very good. Great service and I we loved the outdoor street table. read more

Papi's Tacos - Street tacos and wings. - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

A cozy and casual little place to grab delicious tacos and drinks! The service was great, and the food was even better. Complementary chips and salsa were so tasty. The shrimp tacos with the blanco salsa were flavorful. Would definitely come back for a casual night out! read more

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Small venue, but it was an overall okay experience. When you walk in, it seems like the bar area is the part of the restaurant. There is another seating area on the other side of the wall. Overall, staff was friendly. Food came back fairly quickly. The queso fundido wasn't really what I anticipated. I'm used to a thick, cheesy/gooey cheese - but it was just normal queso that had the texture of Chipotle's white cheese. I did have to ask for it to be warmed up though. My friends apparently loved the salsa more than me - for each additional small container of salsa, it's about $2 - so be prepared if the complimentary one isn't enough. Use the card to order tacos! If you're a lover of tacos, you may want to get more than 1 order because the tacos are fairly small. The only thing I did not like was the smell (like an old mop, maybe?). read more

La Familia and I are heading out to Atlantic City this coming week! We wanted to plan over food. Taco Tuesday but it was Thursday? Taco, Thursday....? Blah. Anyways, we choose to go to Papi's. Amongst entering we were greeted by an upbeat spunky hottest. She got a ten-out-of-ten in the energy department. We were going to sit outside until she notified us about on coming rain. That was much appreciated. Not to jump the gun, but it did rain while we were eating. So, good call. We were shown to our seats. As we walked, I looked around and peeped the decor. It had a really nice rustic Hispanic bygone vibe. Kind of felt quirky or kitschy. Almost like they wanted that small town, hidden gem look. Am I being presumptuous? Who knows? We were sat and greeted by a very sweet mature waiter. Very skillfully patient and meek. She directed us to the menu and the special. In profession, she then gave us time over look the massive menu before she took our order. We ordered a few build your own tacos and a few popular items, like their play on Birria tacos. I won't list the items directly because they all shared the same problem: Massively under seasoned. We ordered ALOTT of things to try and the food was extremely underwhelming. The experience was fair. Outside of it being super cold, the staff was great and the food was timely. I gave them 3 stars instead of 4 because the food missed the mark. Moreover, we were auto grated. I ALWAYS tip extremely well because I am naturally very appreciative of service but to Auto Grat on a party of four seems discourteous. I probably would go back if I'm invited but def won't be myself initiating the experience. read more

Papi's Tacos - Gringo party - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland