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    Papi's Tacos

    3.7 (130 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Linda V.

    Good spot for tacos and fajitas! I liked how nice the service was, they always checked up on my friends and me and asked if we wanted more water/drink refills or if we'd like to place an order for more tacos. It did take quite a while for the food to come out, even though we were one of the few customers in the restaurant at the time. However, when the food did come out, it was piping hot and steaming! I do like Papi's tacos, it's a good spot that I'd visit if I'm in the area again.

    CARNE ASADA TACOS (piña salsa and rice is extra)
    Christine N.

    Good HH deals in addition to their daily ones! The restaurant goes pretty far deep in the back so lots of seating options. Our server was friendly and was attentive, but as it got busy, it was hard to flag her down to get our bill. We shared the following: - Street tacos (carne asada) - the meat was sadly dry and despite trying to add salsa and fillings to it, the dryness was still present - Esquires - not bad! - Yuca frites - I was looking forward to this the most. The fries were on the larger size and paired so well with the Mexican mayo. The pico de gallo and pickled onions felt unnecessary, but glad to have them to add to our tacos. - Piña salsa - I was expecting more for this. I thought it'd be creamy, but it's just pineapple chunks with onions and jalapeños. The portion was also fairly small for the additional price - Side of rice - it was okay, again, not worth the additional price for the portion

    Chicken Quesadilla
    Che C.

    I often drive by Papi's Tacos, so I decided to give them a try. They start you off with complimentary chips and salsa, but since I prefer queso, I requested that as well. For my entrée, I kept it simple and ordered a chicken quesadilla. They have taco specials on Tuesday nights, but I wasn't in the mood for tacos. The queso for the chips was pretty good, and my quesadilla was tasty. I loved that they use queso de Oaxaca, which really enhanced the flavor. Our server was attentive and accommodating. The restaurant was pretty quiet, but the environment was clean and well-lit. While I'm not a huge fan of this type of cuisine, if it's your vibe, it's worth checking out.

    BAJA BURRITO BOWL with shrimp
    Jayna H.

    Came here after work on a Friday around 5:30p with a large group. Thankfully, they were able to accommodate us since we arrived early. The restaurant is kind of small, so larger parties may have to wait a long time for a table if arriving later in the evening. Service was fast and our waiter was attentive to our party. However, no one explained the system for ordering street tacos. There are small clipboards with individual sheets of paper with all of the street tacos offered (kind of like an a la carte sushi place). The confusing and frustrating part of this was if you wanted more than one type of taco, you have to fill out a new sheet for each type. Seemed like a waste of paper and time, to be honest. We ordered the esquites, queso fundido with chorizo, and tableside guacamole for appetizer. All were delicious! The esquites was slightly too salty but still really good. For dinner I had the Baja burrito bowl with shrimp. The portion was gigantic so definitely good for leftovers. I thought the flavor was just okay and would try something else next time. For dessert I sampled the churros with cajeta sauce (caramel) on the side. It was good, not too sweet. A friend had the Mexican fried ice cream and raved about it. I wish I had tried the tres leches but I was too full! Next time!

    Chips and Queso
    Smitha M.

    I love coming to Papi's Taco's to gather with friends and family. The eatery has a wide range of food accommodating for gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian diets. I like their house margarita as well their MOCKTAIL margarita, pick whatever you are looking for! I highly recommend the vegan tacos on the menu, they are sooo delicious! Another time I got chips and queso, which is great to share with your table. Parking is plentiful in the parking lot in front of the eatery. And the restrooms are clean and organized. The service is quick and the staff are so friendly and love to chat with you, giving you a cozy hometown vibe. Due note that service gets quite busy on Friday/Saturday/Sunday in the evening, so you can estimate a 10-15 minute wait.

    a plate of nachos
    Jeneen M.

    Glows -the portions were plentiful for the price -the menu had a little bit of something for everyone Grows -service was slow, and there was only one other tables in the dining room. -We were given no instructions but eventually figured out there was an order form wedge in between the condiments to use for ordering tacos. -the order form was a bit confusing so the 2 types we selected came out in sets of 3!! drowning in lettuce & cheese. It overpowered the taste and made it impossible to eat. The homemade hot salsa we paid extra for was dull and not even remotely hot. The nachos were unappetizing to look at but edible. The corn overly salty. Overall we didn't enjoy the meal and sadly feel no rush to return.

    BAJA BURRITO BOWL with shrimp
    Patrick B.

    As always the food is the only thing I base my review on. The other items are not part of the ratings consideration, but I wanted to share them as well. We were meeting another couple for dinner. They had not tried Papi's. We got there early enough for a drink order off the happy hour, before they closed it. I believe it is 4-6, but check their website. The waiter was fast and checked our drink order immediately after we sat down, so bonus. As for the location the men's bathroom was clean, the women's bathroom was clean but had a smell. (This is common for some restaurants so don't read into this.) As for the dinning room, the single metal seats need to be replaced. Three of the four of us complained the they were uncomfortable. If offered take the bench if you are a larger person. Again not part of the review, but hopefully something they will fix. For the food, my wife ordered the chicken tortilla soup, which turned out to be made with thigh meat, not breast. She said it was ok, but was hungry and ate it quickly before I could get a picture. I'm quoting her, "it was good but it wasn't spicy." Now to be honest, her level of spicy is higher than average so maybe ask the server before ordering. The soup was followed up by the Mission Style burrito. She said it was lacking flavor. See picture. For me, I ordered the Baja burrito bowl with shrimp. See picture. It came with your choices of beans, many options of salsa, a selection of a sour cream of sorts, and an up charge of shrimp, which was my choice. This was mediocre, to be honest I think it was sitting in the back and it cooled too much. If it held the temperature it may have been better, but small cold shrimp on a burrito bowl did not cut it. So I have to give this a 3, but to be honest it was closer to a 2.75. Might be a bad day for the cook. I will have to revisit to verify. Thanks for reading.

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    Angelika L.

    5 stars! By far the best Mexican food I've ever had! The chicken quesadillas are to die for, and I've never had guacamole that was fresher. They have all the ingredients and make the guacamole at your table side! The service is prompt and very quick. The ambience gives the feel of a little place in Mexico. This is officially my favorite Mexican restaurant! My husband and I love it!

    Baja Tilapia
    Patrick R.

    Very trendy place, nice decor and lots of space. The food was okay, it's more an American version of tacos not the Mexican version. Even though the tacos are richly filled, they were only accompanied with one taco and not the custom 2 like food trucks, especially because there is so much in that one taco that you need two! The fish taco was under seasoned imho and the shrimp had a better outcome. Personally I was not impressed, but others might love this place. The service was friendly, quick but also a bit nonchalant. It was just not my vibe, but again maybe it's yours.

    Fried ice cream
    Sawyer S.

    Fantastic food with ample portions, quick and courteous service. Was offered vegetarian and gluten free menu options upon arrival. Was seated in the back in a quiet area for a 2 person dinner. The atmosphere is generally that of a fun mexican-american bar. Save room for the fried ice cream.

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    Delicious! Cinco de Mayo was so much fun, the 3 for 2 tacos were perfect, and the margaritas were top notch!

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    Good food and service however my chimichanga was on a salad size plate? Please fix this.

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    Great enchiladas. IPA on menu. Great service from Sofia. Best tasting Mexican food I've had anywhere in Baltimore or environs.

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    Very busy spot . Menu has plenty of choices , and easy to order taco menu with many options . Food is consistent , and always good

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