04.19.26 - Took my gf here today for lunch. When you arrive, nice parking area, with security patrolling the lot. Once we walked in, we were promptly greeted and sat. our waiter got to the table right away and got our order of drinks, he was very courteous and aware. Our waiter brought out fresh chips for the table and warm salsa, and my gf was about to ask for some green salsa, and our waiter already knew she was going to ask for it; very tentative. Once we had made our order, our waiter was still very aware and checking on us without bothering us, and made sure our drinks were never empty; great job. Once the food was ready, I guess they were having trainee's learn how to bring the food out, however, the young girl who brought the food out for my tables, didnt know how to set the food tray down on the stand and hit the back of my chair, our waiter, knew she had done that and quietly asked her to step away, and I looked at the young girl and told her that she hit the back of my chair, and she never said sorry nor acknowledged an apology, and just disappeared into the kitchen. Our waiter however, he was great, made sure everything was good and we had all that we asked, wanted, and needed; again thank you for being a great waiter. Once we were done with out meal, our waiter had brought some to go boxes, to go bag, and a fresh bag of chips to go, with some fresh warm salsa as well; great great waiter. Thank you Pappacitos, and our great waiter. See you all next time. read more

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Pappasitos on I-10 management sucks ass I hope they see this 40 vacant tables and can't be seated for an hour and half because " not enough of wait staff" to serve. At 2 pm Negative zero stars rating from me. read more

Papasito's Cantina in Houston truly exceeded our expectations. From the moment we walked in, the service was excellent and we were treated like royalty. The ambiance was beautiful, lively, and so much fun--it made the entire experience even more enjoyable. Our server, Alex, was absolutely wonderful. It was only his second day on the job, and you would have never known it--he was attentive, professional, and genuinely kind. He shared that he loves working there, and it truly showed in the care he gave us. I have a seafood allergy, and when we mentioned this, a gentleman from the kitchen personally came out to speak with me. He asked detailed questions about my reactions and made sure everything would be prepared safely. I have never experienced that level of care before. They even made fresh chicken tortillas just for me. We ordered the chicken fajitas, and everything was outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. To top it all off, we were treated to a complimentary brownie dessert for my husband and me, which was such a thoughtful and generous gesture. Exceptional service, amazing food, and heartfelt attention to detail. I recommend Papasito's Cantina 150% and we will absolutely be back! read more

I wanted to follow up on my recent experience and say thank you to the team at Pappasito's. After an issue with my takeout order, corporate management reached out and made things right with a generous $50 gift card, which I truly appreciate. While the initial experience was disappointing, I respect a business that stands behind their service and takes care of their customers. That kind of response goes a long way. Thank you again for the thoughtful gesture--I look forward to giving you another try soon. read more

First time here and it was amazing!! Kylah was our main bartender and she was super sweet. I always appreciate a bartender who can engage with their customers and still multitask. I forgot the name of the seasonal drink she made, but it was featured on the cards on the table so I decided to try. Loved it!!! She also made me my first "Mexican Candy" shot-- 10/10. Im almost afraid to ask for it in any other city because Im not sure it'll taste like it lol We ordered the beef fajita quesadilla. Also 10/10. Flavorful and the steak was perfectly cooked. I enjoyed my time here. Shoutout again to Kylah and Essence who helped out as well. Cant wait to come back next time im in Houston! read more

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

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We opted to eat here because we were in the area. This place was easily accessible and had private security onsite. Upon walking in, we were greeted by the hostesses and chose to sit at the bar. The bartender/waitress was amazing. She knew how to read the room. She was attentive, but not bothersome. She was very knowledgeable on the menu and substitutions, based on our requests. She even gave us each our own salsa to eat with our chips. Entrees: Beef Taco, Chicken Flauntas & Chipotle Shrimp. The Taco was pretty basic, but the other dishes were served with rice and beans. Also, I like that you can add a side of queso for just $1.95. Yet, the queso was pretty thick, but I think I'm just used to Lupe's food now. All in All, we were able to chat and catch up, so it's a good place to hang out if you're looking for somewhere close by. read more

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Love this place! Stopped by after church and everything was delicious. To top it off, the tres leches cake was amazing. Our server, Adonnis, was so kind and incredibly helpful. Thank you, Adonnis! read more

Went on February 28th. Service was great as well as food. Management and hostess was unprofessional, rude, hostel, racist and downright anti-Veteran. The duty manager lied in his sincerity of correcting the issues that acted that he would take care of issues while correcting nothing but making sure we were billed correctly. Our waiter did an outstanding job and the food was terrific. I would not recommend Houston for any future Cheer competitions or Veterans events in the future. read more

Hubby and I went for date night. It's was our first time. Take a sweater it is very cold. If you ask for a different hot sauce (green or spicier) they do charge extra for it (FYI). I absolutely loved the ribs, they do have a little kick to it but if you think it's too spicy they do give you a little sweet sauce on the side. The waitress was very nice and pleasant. But please make sure you double check your receipt, they added 2 extra plates to us by accident and had to refund and charge our card again. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - El Sombrero - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This was my first time eating here so I had high expectations. The place is a lot larger than it looks and offered plenty of parking and quick seating once we got inside. The service was great but once it came to food time things were not so great. If its your birthday then they really do give you a great song and cheerful mini party. I will probably give them another shot but the food overall tasted average and was over priced. The bar drinks did stick out and were very good but again you go to the restaurant for food not the drinks. read more

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

I hate to say it but I have too The tiny 4 top tables are more suited to 2 people .... we had 3 adults and 1 child and the table was extremely overcrowded . The service was good but the food was average at best , 1st time the Plato Del Mar disappointed me , the shrimp and the chicken we re both undercooked, they didn't even make decent leftovers .... this happened at the Deerbrook location read more

We went here for happy hour and had a good time. The food was cooked well and tasty. The drinks were good and the inside and outside has a nice environment. Good service. read more

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

stopped in for a work lunch. server was polite and knowledgeable. great job Esmeralda! try the red fish it's delicious and filling!

This is a Houston classic and this location doesn't disappoint. The butter sauce with the fajitas do I need to say more. lol! This is a great spot on the east side of town. Especially if you are unfamiliar with the east side. Security is patrolling the parking lot so your car is secure. Inside is everything you love about Pappasito's. In my view the east side is the working side of Houston and this is a safe bet if you are on the east side and looking for a place to go. Great service, great food and very good drinks. Only down side is it can get a little pricey but in today's economy that's quickly becoming a norm. If you find yourself on the working side of Houston this is a must go to place. read more

Are here again since my last review and the food and service was much better. Perhaps they had an off night at the previous visit. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Hugh piece of chicken skin not meat - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We come often to the point that my wife & I don't even need a menu, because we order the same thing all the time. Well this time around to start off the New Year was definitely different. Jasmine was our server & did a fabulous job, the issue came with my order which is the Tulum & I always sub the tamale for an enchilada, this time around the manager on duty stated they can sub out the items I requested, which is weird because I was able at another location just a week ago. Will be visiting other locations instead of this one in the future. read more

I was visiting Houston for a few days I wanted to get Mexican food. I definiitely love me some queso and margaritas. I seen this place off the highway so I just yelped it , I noticed they had white queso so I gave them a try. The food here is surprisingly good, I got white queso of course lol which was pretty good, a few margaritas which were delicious and a chicken burrito, the service was really good, we came early, the building got packed pretty fast tho. The scenery was vey nice , kind of outdoorsy. Wood cabin, I wouldn't mind returning. Definiitely would recommend read more

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Food and service were excellent. Came here with a work group and a reservation. Greeted promptly and drinks came out quick. We order guacamole and queso for appetizer and both were good... the queso was a bit addicting. My coworker got a trio plate that had beef and chicken on it with bacon wrapped shrimp and they were excellent. The steak was DEFINITELY the best thing on the menu and cooked PERFECTLY. I love the bacon wrapped shrimp at pappadeauxs and I actually said these were better! I ordered a fish taco that hit the spot. Would definitely come back if ever in the area! read more

This Pappasitos location has been a favorite of mine for basically as long as I can remember. As with any Pappasitos, the chips and salsa are amazing. I think they have some of the best around, potentially even my favorite. The reason I give this restraunt 4 stars is because of the price. They are overpriced, in my opinion. However, the quality is good, and the portions are large. I try and mostly visit Pappasitos during lunch hours. I think the prices are good for lunch portions compared to dinner prices being around double. I think they have some of the best chicken fajitas around. The thing is, they are sometimes overcooked at certain locations. Thankfully, at this location, they have always been great. I think this is one of the best restaurants around the area. Maybe even the best. If you haven't tried Pappasitos, I recommend it. It's a Houston favorite. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Lunch portion of chicken fajitas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Our server Laura was eh. She never checked on how our food was , making sure everyone received everything, refills of drinks n chips(had to ask). A friend ordered dessert with her entree so it can come out together and she received the dessert first from another waitress. When we finally got the chance to tell Laura she wanted it with her entree, she took it away then brought the same dish back of already melting ice cream w/ brownie because the food was already coming. Also, had to remind her of certain things like bringing to go plates because she didn't ask who needed some when bringing one for someone who had to ask for one. I definitely know the difference between poor service and busy service. The food made up for the service and the live music they had. Atmosphere was great, service not so much. I expect great service cause I know how to give good service, I always tip even when service isn't so great cause I know how it is. Yet, I bearly wanted to tip cause it was just bad, not even a thank you for coming or have a great day after giving us our checks. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Plato San Juan - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

We are on our way to Arizona and got trapped in the rush hour traffic. We looked on line and saw Pappasito's Cantina and a BBQ place with reviews just as good. We decided on the Cantina. Jessica was a fantastic host and the order was exactly correct. She checked on us, but not to much. When we were eating the Manager came by and told us they have three restaurants. This one, Papas BBQ place and pappadeaux seafood. He also was told that this is our first visit. He gave us dessert on the cuff. We would highly recommend this restaurant when passing through Houston, Tx! read more

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I always enjoy stopping by Pappasitos because the food is always so good. Their chipotle shrimp is one of my favorite dishes. My boyfriend got the chicken fajitas. The chicken is cooked perfectly and not dry like some places. The service from the servers is generally pretty good. The hostesses could definitely improve since it seems like they often just stare at you for a few minutes before greeting you and taking you to your table. The atmosphere is nice and lively. Overall, Pappasitos is a a great place to stop by if you're in the area. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Chipotle Shrimp - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food and service were outstanding. Blass was an amazing host, very attentive and funny.

Pappasito's has some of the best fajitas anywhere!! No gristle and tender as they come! The service is always friendly and fast and the atmosphere is fun and pleasant. It was my birthday so they put a sombrero on my head, sang to me and gave me a free dessert! Great experience! And their outdoor ambiance is amazing! Check out the photos! read more

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if I could, I would give it 0 stars. Yesterday I ordered online the Plato Del Mar with beef fajitas at Willibrook, and by the time I realized the fajitas were all raw, I was too far gone. I paid $60 for raw fajitas that were 10 minutes late and I could even get salmonella. obviously the cookers don't want to spend time doing things the right and safe way. awful service!! read more

I don't know what happened here today. Only 4-5 tables of patrons, slow service and lots of errors. There were 9 in our group, they forgot to place one order, they brought another wrong order, hair found in ice cream, took forever to close out our bill and short changed the one who paid with cash. The food smelled better than it tasted. Not sure what was going on today. The Margarita was good though and made up for it but come on, this was not Pappas quality or service here. Will come back just to see if it was just an off day. Celebrated my birthday but it wasn't what I was expecting. read more

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Jose is such a great server, and gave great service. He is a great guy, and deserves a raise. Jennifer as well is a great server, and they both deserve raises.plus they were fast and reliable read more

Looking for a great Mexican dinner in eastern Houston, definitely try this one! Fajitas we enormous, the chips n salsa are a great start (amazing home made chips) tamales tasted very authentic, and the chicken chimichanga was excellent! I enjoyed the top shelf margaritas and they had several good Mexican beers on draft. Wait staff was very friendly and service was good as well. I would definitely visit again! read more

Can't go wrong with Pappasitos! Good food, great drinks and wonderful service. Miss the old ceviche but still tasty what's on the menu.

I come here once a week and have tried A little of everything. Can't go wrong especially beef fajitas

Always love Papasitos ... this trip took forever, didn't get our drinks had to ask several times. My order was all messed up... If this had been my first time... I wouldn't come back. read more

The Pappasito-s Famous Shrimp Brochette was amazing! I'd come back just for this dish. Lots of flavor and bacon wrapped! Bacon was cooked nice and crispy. On my next visit I will definitely try some Mexican dishes read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Pappasito-s Famous Shrimp Brochette - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

I don't understand why some people have given Papasitos bad reviews... y'all, this is the best Mexican restaurant. The fajitas cannot be beat. When they have lobster.... Sheesh, so good. Best tortillas you can eat. Amazing tableside guac. Great margaritas. Good, fast service. When coming into Houston, we never miss it! read more

This place is Top Notch the Food is always perfect and delicious. I cannot say enough about the service I had on my last visit our server Noe gave us service that made us feel like we were at a Fine Dining Establishment. The atmosphere is great and the whole place is very clean and well kept. read more

Good service and quality food. Enjoyed the drinks and food. The cascades are great and fajitas tender. read more

The food is great as to be expected at any Pappasito's. The front of the house service at this place can be better. I reserved a table for 7 for 7pm but had to call the restaurant before my party and I got there to cancel that reservation & have it be at 6:15pm instead. We got there at 6:00 and the group of hostesses were hesitant to give us my requested table for the allotted time. One of the younger hostesses was kind enough to seat us at the back of the house where it was quieter and we got to spend it away from the larger crowds. It was my Dad's birthday celebration so he wanted it to be a momentous occasion for our whole extended family. There was a slight misunderstanding with the waitress as she thought that it was a surprise thing when it wasn't. Needless to say our party of 7 was accommodated ... we got our food on time, we ordered two of the family platters, corn tortillas, flour tortillas for the whole party, a kids meal, and my niece got to blow the candle that she brought for her grandpa--the birthday celebrant. I'm coming back for my birthday at month's end, I am looking forward to having that tres leches for mine. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Family Platter 1 - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Don't make reservations here. It's pointless, they won't sit you right away. The whole point of a reservation is to have your spot reserved for that time. We got sat 30 minutes after our time. read more

food today was okay , with the exception of what seemed like a ham bone in my refried beans. We sat at the bar waited for at least 14:O0 min for a waiter, he never came. I decided to go up to the bar and order a drink. Got one with no problem. Once our food came it took forever to get our check. I might add, I also ordered food to go. Again took forever for the waiter to come and check on us and give us our to go order! In conclusion, if your in a hurry don't go to Pappasito's '. I will also add we went there at 2:00 pm read more

Arrived at 1:45 expecting to miss some of the Friday lunch crowd, nope, looked like plenty of empty tables, perhaps not enough wait staff? Order was taken relatively quick, but took way too long to come out (over 20 minutes) and then my order was wrong, wife's order was right. One of the managers came by and apologized for the mistake and offered a free queso, which I declined. Waitress came by and apologized and said it would be 5 minutes, nope about 15 minutes later my right order came out. The food was good ( it normally always is) but the service was terrible. Our waitress never refilled our water or ask about refilling our chips. One of the manager did come by and asked if she could refill our chips and water. It was obvious that the waitress had a bigger table next to us that was getting all her attention. We always enjoy the food but not sure it was worth all the frustration. PS. Waitress also gave us ticket with the wrong meal still on it. Needless to say she was not tipped 20%. read more

Late lunch here. Smaller menu was on a sheet of paper to throw away. Prices were higher than last time we visited. Fajita chicken nachos were $16.95, beef fajita nachos $19.95. Most meals were around $20 or more. Nachos are a huge order ,which we split. 1 salad on the menu $16.95. The chips and red dip were free & delicious. But we missed the green creamy avocado dip- They weren't serving it at this time. Tables were spaced apart & all the workers wore masks. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Chicken Fajita Nachos-huge - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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