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    Pappasitos Cantina

    3.7 (726 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Seafood
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Loud
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Fran C.

    After doing Japanese food & Texas barbecue, one of my coworkers suggested Mexican. Mexican you say??? Shoooooooooooooots, I'm down wid' cha!!! Pappasito's Cantina was the restaurant of choice for our Mexican grindages. Upon arriving at Pappasito's Cantina, the restaurant was packed! The wait time for our party was minimum, and upon being seated it took quite awhile before someone showed up to drop off menus. Once menu's were dropped off, drink orders were taken, then our food orders. Upon looking over the extensive menu, I ended ordering the Chicken Fajita Flautas ($19.95), and the meal came with rice & beans. What can I say about the meal? My Chicken Fajita Flautas was excellent! That rolled up Chicken Fajita Flautas was loaded with meat & the queso, guacamole, & sour cream complimented the meal. The complimentary chips & salsa was also excellent! The chips were light tasting, and they were very generous with the salsa. Overall, a wonderful meal. As for service, I fould it kinda weird that they didn't bring out all the food at once for our party. Some folks got their food, while others were still waiting to get their food order. I guess maybe they were overwhelmed, as the restaurant was super busy. Although the service was so-so, I would gladly come back here just for the grindages!

    Crab stuffed Shrimp
    Erin V.

    Was here in town for a local conference and multiple people said to stop here in the corner of Pappasito trifecta of restaurants it looked like... we arrived as a squad of 12 and were promptly seated and greeted by the host and our amazing server was on it with drinks and making all the food suggestions! We did Queso and Chips and of course guacamole...which was soooo good! Everyone raved about their dished but most had food envy of what i picked cause lets be real your girl had her weight in chip and dips!! I had the crab stuff shrimp and my goodness! Could be a meal! If you are in town or local go here!

    Ashley S.

    Great food with amazing people! Came here for dinner to celebrate my birthday and had a wonderful time! Our waitress was attentive, knowledgeable of the menu, and friendly. I started out with a guacamole (made simple) and a margarita. Both items were delicious and started the meal off right! For the main, I settled with the taco dinner (1 chicken, 1 beef) and thoroughly enjoyed it. I did try my friend's ribs and they were surprisingly good! Ended the dinner with a little ice cream to celebrate. Will definitely return to try out more items as the food and drinks were great!

    Roasted tomato salsa
    Cindi R.

    I simply can't enough of their fajitas. I live up North and every chance I can get to go to Pappasito's in Texas I do. It's been a few years and I was craving for the table side guacamole. THEY ARE NOT PROVIDING THAT AMAZING DISH TABLE SIDE ANYMORE. I did ask if we could face time with the chef while he made it. But that didn't happen. I lived in Texas in the mid eighties when I first was introduced to this fabulous restaurant. Haven't had a better fajitas anywhere and I probably won't. Great atmosphere. Be sure to stop at the station where you can see the flour tortillas made. Excellent service.

    Mirage Margarita
    Kelsey E.

    We were invited here for a birthday party recently on a Saturday evening. We had reservations but they were packed and we needed to wait a few minutes so we grabbed margaritas at the bar. They were very good and there was a large drink menu. We were seated about 20 minutes later and our server Laura came shortly after. She was awesome and took good care of us. We ordered a variety of items and the faves were the fajitas, the fresh made tortillas, the bacon wrapped shrimp and the queso was so good! They did a birthday song and dessert for the birthday girl and that was fun too! Definitely a great place for a celebration or date night out.

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    Winfred S.

    We had excellent service with Mimi this last Sunday. It was the Labor Day Weekend and they were short several servers. But she did the best she could and took care of us. Pappasito's on Lombardy is next to several other Pappa's restaurants. The atmosphere is very casual. Despite the being short, Mimi got to us as fast as she could. We ordered the Tortilla Soup with added Chicken and Avocado. It was a perfect blend of vegetables and spices with out having too much tortilla flour in it. We also split the Chicken and Beef Fajitas. We had to pay extra for the Cheese and Sour Cream but I think this is becoming the norm now. You could taste the fact that the meat was grilled on mesquite chips. The only thing that was lacking is that they did not have a very spicy habanero sauce. Mimi even brought us a single scoop of the delicious Fried Ice Cream. They have a Fajita Wednesday with reduce prices but Mimi told us that the place is packed. I would probably avoid that day despite the deal. We will definitely come back again.

    Pamela S.

    Best Mexican seafood enchiladas! It is a must try if you are ever in Texas. Sydney took very good care of us. The manager and isn't chef are very attentive to food allergies and I appreciate everything they did for me.

    Chipotle Chicken Fajita Soft Tacos!
    Porcsha L.

    I had heard wonderful things about the food, and within a week, I had the pleasure of dining at two different locations, trying a different entrée each time. The stuffed shrimp with crab meat was my favorite; as a seafood lover, it was some of the best shrimp I've ever tasted! The flavor was extraordinary, and I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the meal was! It was a 10 out of 10! I plan to return just for the shrimp! I should also mention that the portions were quite generous. I ordered the Chicken Fajita Soft Tacos, and to my surprise, the tacos were quite large. If you have any doubts about Pappasito's, allow me to alleviate them! They offer delicious food, a pleasant atmosphere, and exceptional service. I plan to return soon.

    Beef Fajita*, Quail & Shrimp Brochette. An absolute banger Combination!!
    Alex B.

    I absolutely love this place. It's not the cheapest Mexican, and deff not the most traditional, but you will NOT leave hungry and the flavor is AWESOME! Flour tortillas are made from scratch in real time. They literally have a machine spitting them out right there in the restaurant. The fajita combo plate is awesome. That's what I always get. Deep flavors all around. They give you a garlic butter sauce to dip the giant shrimp in. There is also quail and steak. Let that sink in. Giant prawn fajitas dunked in garlic butter next to juicy steak and a tiny little BBQ quail. Tear some of each up and put in into home made flour tortillas and cover it with guacamole and salsa? What?! That bite is UNREAL! Only thing that is kinda weak is the chips and salsa. Very thin and oily and the salsa tastes like fire grilled tomatoes as a base. Some people would kill for this. It's just not for me. Service was solid. We sat at the bar since it was packed and the bar tenders did their best to juggle us. The ambiance is fun. Very lively place and full of good smells! Regardless - I can't wait to go back!! Cheers!!

    Branson B.

    It had been a few years since I visited a Pappasito's, so I had honestly forgotten how amazing their fajitas really are! The chicken is good but the beef is on another level. They may be pricier than their competition, but truly one of those instances where you get what you pay for. We did have a little issue due to their tortilla machine breaking down on a busy Friday night. However, the customer service provided by their manager, Brittany S., was a master class in hospitality. My son even requested a return visit for his 16th birthday next month.

    Beef Enchiladas with rice and Beans.

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    Good food and great vibes! I visited with a group of three to enjoy dinner and watch a soccer game…read more Although it was quite busy, the wait time is very reasonable. The staff and other patrons were all enjoying the game together--there's definitely a good community that comes to this restaurant regularly. As for the food, the portions are GENEROUS. Each guest gets their own dipping bowl of chips and salsa. We shared an appetizer and two meals, and still had plenty of leftovers. I highly recommend the fajita nachos, which come loaded with toppings. Their drinks are also very strong, so plan accordingly! With all the fun and food, I accidentally left my wallet and did not realize until the next day. The staff held the wallet in their lost and found, made sure to ask verifying questions, and asked me to confirm if all my belongings were still in the wallet before leaving. For this exceptional service, food, and vibes, I highly recommend.

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    It had been several decades since my last visit to Mia's Tex-Mex, and since my wife and I were in…read morethe area, we decided to stop in. Wow--things have definitely changed! I remember when they were located further down Lemmon Avenue in a much smaller space. They've since moved uptown, and the new digs are beautiful and very inviting. After we were seated, our server, Ruben, greeted us with a warm smile. We were especially excited since we arrived just in time to catch their lunch specials--and there are plenty of great ones to choose from. We started with a couple of frozen margaritas and a cup of queso while browsing the menu. The margaritas were spot-on--not wimpy at all, with just the right kick. And the queso? Absolutely outstanding--some of the best we've had in a long time. The salsa was excellent as well. My wife chose the lunch-sized chicken quesadillas, while I went with the #7 lunch special, which included a cheese taco, a chicken enchilada, and a beef enchilada topped with chili con carne. Our meals arrived after a short wait, and everything exceeded expectations. My wife was thrilled with the portion size--it was just right--and she was all smiles after her first bite. The chicken fajita meat was tender, flavorful, and perfectly marinated. My lunch special hit the spot and delivered exactly what I was craving. We had a fantastic experience at Mia's Tex-Mex. Ruben took excellent care of us throughout our visit, and we'll definitely be back again soon!

    Best camarones a la diabla I have ever had. Plus, amazingly well cooked and seasoned white rice and…read morevegetables - which would normally be a throwaway anywhere else. AND, the server heated up fresh tortillas for me when I asked him for some on the side. SO. Good. White queso was perfect. Brisket tacos were fantastic; I didn't get them this recent visit but I've had them numerous times when I took out-of-towners here. Chips and salsa are also top notch. Service could not have been better. Portions are generous. I will come back here again when I am in the area.

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    4.5(507 reviews)
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    I called ahead for a large group, and this place delivered BIG. We rolled in as a 13-top on a…read moreWednesday evening. Our server was fantastic and made it look effortless, like wrangling thirteen hungry people was just a warm-up. Great service, great suggestions, and everything was perfectly timed. Drinks came out, food came out, plates got cleared, and nobody was left staring longingly at their neighbor's enchiladas. That's a choreographed dance, people. The whole group was seriously impressed with the flavors and the choices. There's something for everyone. Bonus points for the cute aesthetic too. It's the kind of spot where you want a picture of your margarita before you drink it, and then a second picture after you order another. Hands down one of the best Tex-Mex spots in Dallas. Bring your crew, call ahead, and come hungry.

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    4.0(637 reviews)
    6.5 mi

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    This was my first time visiting with my family, and we had an absolutely amazing experience! The…read moremanager, Danny, and our server, Dom, were fantastic and truly made us feel welcome. The food was easily a **15 out of 10**--yes, it was just that good! The ambiance was absolutely beautiful, so much so that we turned the women's bathroom into our very own little photo shoot . I leave in another eight days to head back home, but I will definitely be making one more stop here before I leave Southlake. If you're in the area, please check this place out--you won't be disappointed!

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