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Papis Tacos

4.1 (212 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Chorizo Nachos
Micaela C.

This places was AMAZING! Good food, good prices, cute location. I highly recommend the shrimp taco! Sooo yummy.

Barbacoa chicken and rice burrito

My wife and I ate at Papis twice during our Greenville visit. The first night we found the ground beef and barbacoa chicken tacos delicious but small. The second night we found a barbacoa chicken burrito huge with seasoned rice and pico, only needing the red hot sauce to bring out the flavors. The metal tables and chairs are efficient ambiance for dining. The service was first rate with fast preparation and table delivery. Great tasting food with a river view!

Minsu K.

Papi's tacos is located right on the river with a great view. The space inside is pretty limited and there are only a couple tables outside so it can sometimes be challenging to find seating on weekends. Service is quick and everyone working there was friendly. We ordered 6 different tacos and thought they were just okay - birria taco and pulled pork tacos were good, but all other tacos were pretty bland and didn't have much flavor. Tacos range from $4.5-6 which is on the pricier side and are pretty small, so you would need to order 3-4 depending on how hungry you are/ supplement with appetizers. I might try tortas next time instead of tacos, but probably not going to come back.

Fresh Margarita
Tori D.

Papi's Tacos in Greenville has the perfect location--right by the river with cozy outdoor tables and umbrellas, making it an ideal spot for people-watching while enjoying some seriously delicious food. My husband and I both got a torta, and it was fantastic--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. The atmosphere is casual and inviting, making it a great place to relax and enjoy the view. A huge shoutout to Nury, who made me one of the best homemade margaritas I've ever had! She confidently said they were the best in the area, and after tasting it, I 100% believe her. The service was impeccable, and the whole experience was top-notch. We will absolutely be back and highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for great food, drinks, and a perfect riverside setting!

Pastor, chicken and fish tacos.
Bernard H.

Good location, nice service, very good food. This is a mom and pop place and do a good job. Tacos were excellent. We shall return.

Chips & Salsa
Jesus C.

Service- staff were friendly but the POS system is garbage. Bring cash only here basically. 3/5 Ambience- very authentic vibe inside the restaurant and also feels bright. 4/5 Food- chips and salsa is very fresh, salsa got some heat and the chips are crispy. 4/5. Left to right is chicken taco, al pastor, and shrimp tacos. Chicken taco is very fresh and flavorful, corn tortillas warm and the chicken is packed with Mexican flavors. 4/5 Al pastor taco has very tender pork and has bold flavors. The onions and cilantro add another depth of freshness but the pineapple doesn't exactly work as well. 3.5/5. Shrimp taco is very bright and is the most fresh of all! However, the shrimp could use some more flavor. 3.75/5. Lastly, don't forget the Jarritios Mandarin to wash it down.

Carnitas tacos
Doug M.

Just some good food. Carnitas tacos had generous meat that was tender and well marinated. Corn taco shells were soft yet strong to not fall apart. Chicken torta also quite good. Chicken was diced/ground and seasoned up well.

El Pastor with pineapple. Veggie taco was gone before the photo was taken.
Tara L.

Love Papis ' new, additional, spot on Augusta Street. Plenty of seating including a couch area. The inside was very cute too. The veggie taco and the el Pastor were both excellent. Great service.

Jennifer V.

Loved this place! The food was authentic, fresh, and super tasty! There is indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor is better here, IMO, particularly on a nice day, because it's along the river boardwalk. I honestly didn't expect that I'd find good and authentic Mexican-style street tacos in SC. This place proved me wrong. I ordered 6 kinds: al pastor, chicken and chorizo, cactus and refried beans, fried fish, chicken barbacoa, carnitas; and I also got the guacamole and chips, and the horchata drink. The only taco that I wasn't too excited about was the cactus; it was a bit bland. My favorite taco was the fried fish (I'm not even a fish person and I liked it!). The guacamole also was excellent! Then, to top it off, the service was incredibly kind. Everyone from the owner, servers, to cleaning crew were super kind and hospitable. You could tell they all genuinely care about working there. And, according to the owner, they have been going strong in the same location for 8 years! I would definitely come back!!

Moe P.

I felt like I was back in Cancun, the only thing missing was the tequila and cocaine lol. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was relaxed and authentic. I was greeted by friendly staff with lead to great service. I want to eat more but I wore a medium shirt instead of my large one and I don't want my belly to stick out lol. Give this place a try and you will not be disappointed.

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Reviews are generally positive. Many highlight the flavorful tacos and tortas, friendly, quick service, and a pleasant riverside location. Drinks are also well-liked.

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Great food. Best fish taco I've ever had. Many menu options to choose from. Fast and friendly service.

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Excellent everything!!! Gustavo is sexy and he'll sell you some amazing tacos !!!!!! 10/10

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The restaurant is very nice and the workers is very welcoming and food is amazing I truly recommend everyone to come here

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Solid street taco sort of vibe. Definitely worth checking out! Great place to chill on the porch and enjoy the tacos.

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Great food! Great atmosphere! Best cheese dip ever! Love love love! Great music, serves beer!

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