We stopped for a quick bite before our flight. Looking for something warm and delicious after a long day of traveling. We ordered a chicken tortilla soup and it was NOT was I was hoping for. The soup was tasteless-just water with chicken and a block of cheese. Disappointed! We didn't order nothing else. Hopefully the rest of the menu is better. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Not a person to leave reviews but HAD to. Best airport meal I've ever had. Chicken & steak fajitas were to die for... thin crispy chips & yummy queso. Our waiter, Michael, was absolutely wonderful. read more

Had a long layover at DFW airport and was so happy to find out they had a Pappasitos! I was a little worried it would be subpar being in an airport but everything was great! Quick and friendly service as well. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Chicken fajitas, they never disappoint! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Spent a day from Hell at DFW airport. Massive flight cancellations and people everywhere. I walked around for some time looking for a place to sit down and grab some food and a much-needed cocktail. This was the only place without a long line - so it was the winner. It's an airport "Cantina" so I wasn't expecting much. The menu was a bit small and prices surprisingly high. A small-ish cup of Queso was $10 - a Beef Quesadilla was $22 (?!). And though I'm not a vegetarian, I wasn't in the mood for meat and there weren't a lot of non-meaty options (hey, I WAS in Texas I suppose). Still the Reserva Margarita was good sized and worth the $13. I would never want to repeat the 13 tortuous hours I spent at DFW, but if you find yourself in a similar situation, a nice big Margarita is probably just what you need. read more

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Pappasito's took me by surprise! It looks like a generic chain restaurant from the outside, but the food was a step above what I'd expect. We had just enough time to kill in DFW for a seated dinner and this spot was right in front of our gate. We grabbed a seat at the bar to ensure we could be in and out. Our meal cost a pretty penny for what we got, but all airport food is rather overpriced anyhow. I can't forget to also mention the complimentary warm chips and salsa! That gives Pappasito's a leg up in my book, just be sure to ask if they don't dole it out right away. I ordered the steak quesadilla and my husband got one of the chicken burritos. We both really enjoyed it. On my quesadilla, there was plenty of steak, and he said the burrito was one of the best he's had in awhile. I wouldn't suggest going out of your way to come here, but if you're nearby, it's a solid option! The food came pretty fast, but I wouldn't be in too big of a rush if you can help it. There is a to-go kiosk as part of the restaurant, if you want to ensure you'll be out in time while still getting your hands on some Tex-Mex goodness. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Monterrey chicken burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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[841] This Pappasitos location is located in the Dallas Fort Worth airport. We stopped in between our flights to have breakfast. Breakfast was reasonable priced especially for an airport location Hubby had the Tres Leche French toast which he enjoyed. He had a side of jalapeño sausage which he loved. Kid had scrambled eggs but they were runny so he wasn't a fan. So ask for well done I had the huevos rancheros which I loved. The baked beans were amazing along with all the other items on my plate If I am ever in DFW again this is the place I will visit for grub. We all enjoyed it read more

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Delicious fajitas! Scrumptious chips and salsa! You can't go wrong with anything on this menu! Fun setting for a simple lunch or a family fiesta! read more

Everytime I visit DFW airport, I find myself at the Pappasitos Cantina to-go kiosk. I just can't stay away from their amazing chicken enchiladas! The shredded chicken is mixed in just the right amount of tangy red enchilada sauce and the soft tortillas are then smothered in cheese and sour cream sauce. You get two enchiladas plus a generous side of Mexican rice and beans. The order usually comes out in less than 5 minutes. Some drawbacks though - at $20 it's a bit pricey of a meal. Also if you have a sensitive stomach it's probably not a great choice before a long flight. But if you've got time and a little bit of change to spare then you need to visit Pappasitos Cantina in terminal A during your layover! read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Chicken enchiladas in sour cream sauce - Tex-Mex Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Absolutely wonderful food and service, I believe our server was named Tory and she was very speedy getting us seated and our food ordered when we were ready. Highly recommend the quesadillas and enchiladas, we also ordered a frozen margarita "The Platinum" by far the best one we've had! read more

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Was back in Texas for a conference. We were missing the Pappas restaurants since there aren't any in Oklahoma. One word...AMAZING! Never disappoints. We ordered the Taco and Enchilada dinners. So good that we forgot to take pics! We ordered online and it was ready when we arrived. read more

Beef fajitas are the best and the garlic butter sauce was so good even my 8 yr old nephew dipped his meat in it. Definitely recommend for great tex mex. read more

Super tasty and fast! When entering I was pointed to a table where I could leave my belongings while I ordered at the counter. Food was fresh and ready within the minute. Margaritas are yummy but pricey. A after measures enforced, all employees wore masks and tables were spread out. read more

I saw some reviews of Pappasito's based on the DFW locations. Don't base your experience off of that but rather visit one of the many full service locations. Food is very good and also good value. read more

I'm surprised by the low rating. While a bit upscale for airport food price wise it's extremely good and service is very fast. The steak fajitas tasted better than any I've had in a long time. The thing on the menu cover is a combo of steak and chicken fajitas with three giant shrimp stuffed with a jalepeno and wrapped in bacon is great Servers were fast and got me stuffed well before next flight. Usually with higher end food in airports they take longer but these folks were fast and prompt with everything read more

This is the sole Mexican option in terminal C of DFW airport. As there are very few good outlets in terminal C, this place is always packed (during peak hours, you will not find any seating). Their menu options are pretty good and the service is fairly quick for an airport restaurant. But the taste is very mediocre- I had the chicken tortilla soup and the garden salad. It could have been better with more seasoning. The prices were high too. Overall, it was OK! read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Signature salad - Tex-Mex Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Good food for an airport. We ordered beef fajitas, guacamole and margaritas It was hellish expensive for the fajitas. $30 was a lot more food than I could consume for lunch, and I hate to say the vast majority was thrown away. Such are the meals at airport restaurants The margaritas were huge. They help with a nap on your flight. read more

Omg. Fried fish tacos are sooo good!!! Worth the wait. Don't forget to put the smoky salsa on top. Yum! Staff is super friendly and enjoy working here. Breaking out in song. Too funny. Awesome experience. Definitely NOT airport food. Fantastic! Will come back next time I'm in C terminal! read more

I stopped in here for breakfast on 8/3 after an early flight from Boston. I had a 2+ hour layover. The huevos rancheros I ordered were good - Not quite what I'm used to, but it was very tasty. When I was finished, I finished my drink and read my email. A waitress came up and told me there'd be no charge for me. When I asked why, she said because I'd waited so long for my food. While the order did take a long time to get to me, I wasn't in a big hurry, so I didn't bug the staff. This was a nice surprise, and says a lot about the staff and their cognizance of what's going on around them - Something that can be lacking in restaurants. read more

Unusually good airport service! Server went out of her way to help me order (vegan-ish), direct me to a great seat and offer to get me water. I was impressed. Food was ok, had a burrito and it's wasn't bad. Chips and salsa were good. Very salty meal however, drink lots of water!!!9 read more

Damn good tex mex. Plentiful and pretty good airport food. Quick layover a beer and mex sleepy food. Did the job to a T! Wife and I shared the tamale, enchilada, taco combo and it got both of us good! American Airlines terminals best food stop! read more

Pappasito's was actually a pretty tasty place to load up on grub before a flight. Service was surprisingly friendly for a crazy airport restaurant, and they'll even make you a vanilla shake with Oreo mixed in to go (speaking from experience on that one). For food, I had the chicken enchiladas, which went down nicely in a sea of cheese sauce, beans and rice. Chips and salsa was also tasty, though the salsa was a little on the warm side - temperature wise, that is. Warm salsa is okay, hot salsa ... not as much. But at least this way we know it's fresh? I wouldn't drive out of my way to eat here, but in Terminal A it'd be on my list of places to return if the craving struck. read more

I was flying into DFW and the fellow in the seat next to me was talking to me about our various travels. He was living in Mississippi and flew into DFW frequently, so I asked him if there were any gems to eat at in the airport. Pappasito's was on his list, and since good Tex-Mex is tough to find in Wisconsin, I sought it out to try. I was really glad I did -- this was not just good Tex-Mex, but excellent airport dining. The place was packed at lunch as I arrived, but the hostess was outside the restaurant and greeted me pleasantly and quickly, advising me that there was a wait for a table but I could seat myself at a bar chair for immediate service. Despite the bar appearing full, there was also long counter seating included in that, and so I was able to sit down immediately. It took about 30 seconds for a waitress to greet me in the packed restaurant. I ordered a local beer and requested a menu, and had the beer shortly thereafter. I asked for a recommendation, and she advised me that the Coronado combination was a good pick. After a little thought, I said let's give that a shot. The Coronado was $15.00 and consisted of a cheese enchilada, a crispy beef taco (which I was dubious about ordering), and three "shrimp en brochette". The latter consisted of tail on shrimp, butterflied and stuffed with fresh jalapeno and cheese, wrapped in bacon and grilled over fire. Rice and pinto beans came alongside. It was lights-out. First off, the pintos were dang-near perfect. Tender beans with just the right amount of porky liquid, seasoned wonderfully and with some bits of smoked sausage and other items....man, they were good. The only thing I would change is the salt level which could be lowered a little. Still, some of the best beans I've ever had and I'd love to have the recipe. The shrimp were great too. They were separated by grilled bell pepper slices that were crip and perfectly done. The shrimp were done just right too, which was a big surprise -- I was expecting them to be overcooked. I was really glad I took the chance. The bacon wrap was sizzling and good quality, and the jalapenos inside the cheese -- pretty sure it was Cotija or Chiuauaha -- were also fresh, green, and crisp. Again, they were a touch salty. Otherwise, perfect. Along with that, the cheese enchilada was easily the best I'd ever had; I could eat a plate of them. The taco was good with a crispy shell stuffed full of fair-quality beef, crispy lettuce and an ample amount of tomatoes. It was very generous and what I would call a Tex-Mex taco, as opposed to a truly Mexican taco. The rice was good but nothing special -- still, call me when you find some special rice, because that'll be the day. As an airport restaurant, service and speed are super important and Pappasito's did not disappoint. My server Rachel was on the ball and the food came out both hot and quick. The best compliment I can pay is that she provided the check shortly after I was served, saying, "This isn't to rush you, I just want to be sure you're taken care of." As a business traveller I really appreciate her knowing I may have a flight to get to and must get in and out in a hurry. As a diner, I appreciate her qualifying why I was getting a check in what would seem to a non-business traveller as inappropriately fast. Pappasito's had generous portions, great food and great service. If this were a street restaurant, it would get 4 stars because of the saltiness and somewhat high price. However, as an airport restaurant, it's a good 5 has the service benefits and quality outshine other options and the pricing is fair in the context of airport prices. I was glad I went from terminal B to terminal A for a bite to eat, and you would be wise to do so too. Recommended. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Coronado combination. See my review! =o) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Probably the best airport restaurant experience I have had to date - highly recommend eating here if you are stuck at the airport! :) I got the chicken quesadilla and it was delicious. We also ordered margaritas and I really enjoyed those. The "small" is HUGE! Guess everything is truly bigger in Texas. read more

A bit loud, and busy; but it's a busy day at the airport. Had fish tacos - one grilled and one fried. Grilled is definitely my preference. Service was *fast*. Appreciate that, especially being an airport. read more

This is the best food in the Airport, maybe any airport! The meat is so flavorful and the textures are perfect. It is a little pricey, but well worth the money and the walk if you are coming from another terminal. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Don't miss this Pappasito's location! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Great food, but super expensive. I guess for an airport you can expect to pay higher prices, but $16 for a quesadilla is a bit much. They were very packed when we came for lunch, but the service was very good and the food came out fast and was hot. My meal was very good, but definitely not authentic or worth the price. I would suggest getting the cold salsa, vs. the hot salsa that they give you with the chips when you first arrive. Also if you can, get a seat at the bar or looking out so you can people watch. #Yelp100 read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Chicken fajitas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Stopped here quickly for a drink and a snack before my flight back to Los Angeles. The female staff member who served me was super friendly and made great conversation. She recommended a drink after asking me what I liked - and I enjoyed it! Also, the quesadilla was delicious. Very happy with my experience. The only thing to complain about was it was pretty expensive for a drink and a plate. But. You're at the airport. I'll get over it. It's not worth taking a star off for. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. I assumed because it was located in an airport that the quality of the food would be less than desired. Boy, was I wrong. The service was excellent and although they were extremely busy, he was always there when we needed him. The chips were very thin (the way I prefer) and the salsa was definitely different, but none the less good. My coworker and I both had the enchiladas and were more than pleased. They have great flavor and some spice as well. If you are hungry and waiting on a flight, don't pass up this place. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Chips, Salsa, and a Beer. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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When did Terminal A get so awesome? I'd forgotten how much I like Pappasito's chips and salsa. Great way to load on the Tex-Mex before heading to spice-free pastures for several days. We found the beef fajta plate served enough for two (especially after we'd filled up on chips and salsa!) and kept us fueled for a long flight and late arrival. read more

So I travel in airports quite a lot especially this airport at DFW. This is my now favorite place if you are craving pretty decent Tex-mex style food. Remember you are in an airport so don't expect it to be the best you ever had but they do a great job! If you are craving any type of Mexican food this is your stop hands down. I got the chicken burrito (pictured here) and it came out in about 15 min and was wonderful. Great service and also from the looks of it good margs and decent selection of beers! read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Chicken Burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Pretty good for airport food. These restaurants are everywhere. Salsa has a very good smoky flavor and chips are light and crisp. I had fajitas with shrimp, beef, and chicken. Kitchen manager paid close attention to my wife's allergy concerns... very thoughtful. Server was attentive and ice tea was cold and good. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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The food was pretty good, our waitress was terrible. She skipped words in sentences and it seemed like maybe so,e thing was wrong. Because of our seating location she checked on us a lot. As in like every 2-3 minutes. It was impossible to have a relaxing meal,being interrupted every 2-3 minutes. When we first sat down she said, "queso or guac?".. "what?"... "queso or guac?" Ummmmm, no idea what that question is referring to. 5 minutes later some chips showed up to the table and we saw an awesome order of guac going to another table. Oh, she Meant" hello, welcome to pappsito's cantina, we will be being some chips out shortly would you like to order a side of guacamole or queso?" Heck yeah, that guac sounds great. We watched her over and over approach tables confusing people. The food was decent, but the server was terrible. read more

My birthday meal was great and Douglas Stockton made it even better. Each time we come to Dallas we come to Pappasito's. My shrimp and fajitas was delish as always but his customer service made me think he is a person who strives for excellence. He was attentive and friendly and he didn't even know it was my birthday. It was a great experience. read more

As others have mentioned, this is a pretty great airport dining option if you're at DFW long enough that you'd like to sit down for a meal rather than going through one of the many fast-food / self service options. I really enjoyed the steak taco and chicken tamales, but the white sauce on the chicken enchiladas had an odd fishy taste - I think they share a kitchen with the Pappadeux seafood restaurant, and perhaps something got mixed up? What earns the top rating, then? The service - but not the service I got. That's not to say it was bad - my food came out fast, the bartender was friendly, and the servers were all good to deal with. But while I was there, I happened to be sitting at the bar next to a solider who mentioned that he was coming home from Afghanistan. He'd been away from home for almost two years, and he was laying over at DFW before his final flight home to see his family. When he finished his meal, he reached for his wallet. The bartender came over and stopped him. "Sir, your food is on our manager tonight, and your beer was on me." It's a simple gesture, but it clearly meant a lot to the soldier, and it impressed me quite a bit. That says a lot about what kind of people are working at the restaurant, and it deserves recognition. read more

This is located in terminal A. I have been here several times, but finally getting around to reviewing it. This is a solid choice, perhaps one of the best airport restaurants around. I have been to the original ones in Houston before, and they are even better, but for an airport it's solid. They make great drinks, and you have a lot of good Mexican food options available. The tacos and the salads are great. Beware the portions are massive, and the prices are high. You can easily split just about anything on this menu. My current order at this place is a side salad with fajitas on it, and its plenty of food. read more

Seated promptly and had excellent service. I asked the waiter what he recommended and he mentioned the fajitas, shrimp, or fish tacos. I had the fish tacos that were served with a hearty piece of grilled tilapia, cabbage, guacamole and sc. It came with 2 large tacos and the flour tortillas were fresh and super yummy. My husband chose the chicken quesadilla and he loved it. It had tender chicken and lots of cheese. He commented that it was the best he ever had. The chips were crispy and salsa was fresh and warm. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it was a little pricey but that is expected when you're at the airport Total bill with 2 drinks, chicken quesadilla, fish tacos and extra for guacamole and sour cream plus tip was $50 read more

Food was excellent, service extraordinary, and the prices were reasonable. Best airport restaurant I have been in!!! Chips are great, salsa is excellent. I had the Coronado plate (taco, cheese enchilada, and three grilled shrip. Everything was great. I would go here even if it was not in an airport. read more

Good stuff: beef was beefy and the nachos had toppings throughout. Bad stuff: you need to get past TSA and be flying through Dallas Fort Worth airport to eat there. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Awesome nachos...what is missing is someone to share them with. I could not finish, but soo good. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Waiting for our flight, we decided to grab a margarita and some chips & salsa (and of course, queso!) Realizing we were still hungry, we split a Chicken Quesadilla. We were very pleasantly surprised at how fresh and tasty the food was, and the margarita was big and strong...yes! This wasn't just good for "airport food", it was genuinely good! Only downfall, it's fairly pricey for tex-mex. With that said, we felt it was worth it. If I'm ever flying out of this terminal again, I will make a point to visit Pappasito's. read more

I stopped by here as when I had a layover to Austin. I saw the good reviews on Yelp so we decided to stop on by. It was major lunch time so they were super busy, but we were able to get in within a reasonable amount of time. We were sat at the bar since they couldn't find a table that was big enough for 3 people at the time. The staff was friendly and attentive. The gave us chips and salsa to get us started until we ordered. All of us in the group agreed that they chips/salsa tasted funny, more the salsa than the chips. It left a horrible, vomit-type after taste in my mouth so we decided to just eat the chips and leave the salsa alone. I ended up ordering the superior plate that came with a taco, enchilada, and a tamale. I've heard so much about the great Mexican food the state of Texas offers but the food was just alright (yeah I know it's airport food). It wasn't horrible but I wasn't blown away. The taco came with nothing in it except for chicken (which I was confused on). The tamale and the enchilada was tasty though. Our waiter seemed a bit frazzled and kept forgetting some of the stuff we asked for (drinks/refills/etc.) and the staff was constantly bumping into us to get past us and into the bar. Anyways maybe we came on an off day or I just came in with too high expectations, but I might give it another chance when I'm back in the area. They take credit cards but I don't recommend for larger groups. read more