Great food. Very knowledgeable and friendly waitress. Amarachi was professional, and very knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. She always had a smile and always had suggestions.. She kept our drinks filled, and the food arrived in a very timely manner. Amarachi made our dining experience at Papasito's a very wonderful night filled with good memories. The ambience in the restaurant was very nice, and very vibrant. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Talk to the manager and informed him about our great service and dining experience. The manager was a very pleasant and happy person. I highly recommend this rest read more

Food was horrible undercooked and waiting almost an hour to get our food and just 3 tortillas on the fajita meal for 2 people Never going back Then the meat looked raw Next time I'll go and bite the cow straight out read more

CON -We had a party of 3 and were told that there was a 45 minute wait. We watched people that came in after us be seated. When asked about it got blown off. Talked to a manager and was told that it is because they didnt seat small parties at the bigger tables. Originally told 5 parties were ahead of us. Now when checked told there is 4 parties in front of us - even though saw people come in after us th get a seat. Told they probably had reservations- only thing is we knew one of the parties and they didnt have reservations. Manager finally got a table for us after 1 1/2 hrs. PRO - chips and salsa give it a top rating. Our server Brandon was great. Knew we were in a time crunch and put our order in fast and gave us our bill early so that when we were done eating didn't have to wait for a bill. The fajita steak tacos were delicious. read more

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This one is going to be a hard pass for me. We checked out the one on Lamar, and I can say it's probably some of the worst Tex-Mex I've ever had. The food just wasn't good. I think the best thing we had was the grilled veggies. I don't know if it's just me, but I expect to have a little flavor and spice when it comes to any type of Mexican food, even Tex-Mex. This was just blah, straight salt only. I had the lunch fajita, big miss. I just think it needs a little more flavor. What can I say, I'm a Louisiana guy. I really can't judge the service on this one. I went in a group of 20, and I know what can be a little tricky. I will say the bar tenders were nice and friendly, but the table service- not so much. The restaurant was nice and clean, so that's a plus. I just wish I could say more for the food and service. read more

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The food was excellent! Bar service was very slow. Especially since the was hardly any patrons at the bar. The bartenders were hanging out. But the food was worth all the wait. The braised beef enchiladas were on point! Absolutely worth going back for. read more

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

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Great food and service. Marcos did a great job waiting on our party of 8. The large chicken and steak fajita was big enough for 3 people and we still had left overs. Everything was delicious. read more

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This is a must try.... Great food and atmosphere. Waitress suggested these items and they were 10/10. Great flavor in the beans, shrimps... everything. Fresh salsa and chips. Everything was great. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Chicken Fajita Flautas (2) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We were looking for some Tex mex near the convention center after a full conference day. The convenience of this location is unmatched. Ample space to accommodate any size party. We were seated right away and our hostess went over the menu. We got a round of drinks and went straight to the mains. The chips and salsa on the house were super fresh. The salsa had a spicy kick to it and probably one of the best charred tomato salsa I have had! My coworker got chicken fajitas and I got the combo enchiladas. My god, there was enough food to feed 4 people! But im not complaining! The enchiladas were cooked to perfection. The rice and beans were well seasoned. We did find that this place was a little overpriced, but given it's connected to Hilton, the prices made sense. Will be back for some enchiladas and salsa! read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Combination Enchiladas (chicken & beef) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

We had a fantastic lunch, and timing was everything. We went early on the Friday before Christmas and completely beat the rush, which made the experience even better. The restaurant was calm, comfortable, and set the tone for a really enjoyable meal. The food was incredible, as expected. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared -- from the sizzling fajitas to the sides and tortillas. Pappasito's consistently delivers bold Tex-Mex flavors, and this visit was no exception. Portions were generous and well worth it. Service was great from start to finish. Our server was attentive, friendly, and efficient without feeling rushed, making it easy to relax and enjoy the meal. The ambiance is classic Pappasito's -- warm, lively, and welcoming, even during the holiday season. Overall, this was a fantastic lunch experience and a reminder why Pappasito's remains a Houston favorite. We'll definitely be back. read more

Very large portions! The server Maya was very friendly and provided great service!The steak fajita was very tender. The drinks were amazing! Overall had lots of fun eating with colleagues there. read more

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

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This restaurant is attached to the Hilton, which is attached to the convention center. It was very busy at lunchtime, and service was very quick, especially at the bar. All wait staff were attentive, and moving quickly to get drinks and orders out of the kitchen. The menu is more geared towards dinner with the prices and sizes, although it was fair overall. The taco dinner was absolutely delicious, and the chips and salsa were fresh and hot. While it may be more commercialized than a mom and pop shop, the food was definitely worth it! read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Taco dinner (chicken) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is the first time I visit this location and I'll definitely give them four stars. I will say the parking here is quite the headache. You have to park at a parking garage then walk a few blocks. You must remember to get your parking validated and then walk back. In all honesty, I'd rather just go to your standard Pappasitos where I can pull up Park and walk in. That was quite the hassle. I will not lie. I will admit, though if you're coming to the Rockets game, it's probably a good deal. Service was OK. Took a little while to get seated. They were short service. No problem, I understand. The food was great. You cannot go wrong with Pappasito's food. The fajita nachos were top notch. No matter which location you go to. You can always expect great food. Their food is definitely five star rating. The only reason why I gave it four stars because the parking situation. Back to the food. The tortilla soup was also great as well. Once again, I'll definitely come back before Rockets game or maybe even come back and deal with the parking garage but nonetheless, this is great Houston, Texas food like always amazing nachos. read more

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

Came after checking out of the Hilton and waiting for appropriate time to go to the airport. Being next to a convention center, it was packed! So make reservations! Had reservations so was seated immediately and was given chips and salsa. Always a plus! Taxi had said fajita nachos were good so opted for that and that was filling for 2 people. Lots of flavor and filled with toppings. Also got the Birria taco which was flavorful and spicy and the meat was very tender. All in all good food for the price! read more

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

The atmosphere is so fun and brightly lit! The six of us got seated quickly, and our server was friendly! Can't complain about free chips and salsa but the salsa is pretty watery and not my fave. Food came fast within fifteen minutes. I got their tacos al carbon with fajita chicken. Good portion size but I'd recommend getting their fajitas instead since it's basically the same dish with a little more money and extra food. Chicken is juicy and cooked well, while their guac paired well with it. Not a fan of how the chicken was rolled up in the tortillas which made it harder to eat. Nonetheless though pretty decent, good spot for Mexican food! read more

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

My first visit to Houston was ruined by going to a Pappasito Cantina Restaurant. Food and waiter was outstanding. Hostess and manager were the worst i have experienced in the United States. Rude, unprofessional, racist, anti-Veteran and discriminatory. Manager acted as if we were ignorant and acted as if we didn't comprehend English or have common sense. I have an MBA. No cheer competition or veteran should ever patronize these establishments. read more

First of all, Sam at the bar makes amazing bloody Marys! And you can't go wrong with ordering the fajitas! read more

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

Stopped in for a drink today. But was told it had to buy a food item. They wanted me to buy a taco. But I don't eat beef or chicken. So unfortunately I left without anything. The vibe was nice, but I didnt want to eat inside. read more

We've been waiting for 45 minutes now, were told 30 minute wait. Two families who came in after us were seated before us. Finally seated. The place is empty so must be an issue with not having enough servers. Drinks and queso ordered. I'm trying the peach sangria. Interesting, half glass with peach gummies as the garnish. The flavor is nice, can definitely taste the peach. The grands enjoyed watching the tortilla maker and getting the dough. It was the highlight of our dinner. We ran out of chips for the queso. Only one bowl of salsa for 5 people. Our server did a good job, just not present, thinking too busy. The beef fajita quesadillas were delicious with the chunky guacamole. The restaurant looked fun and lively which is why we chose it with all the other possibilities nearby. The setting is great! Maybe just need a manager to oversee the workings of the restaurant. read more

Great food and service! Our server Noah W was amazing. Will be back for another visit when in the area!

Wow! Pappasito's Cantina's Tex Mex food is amazing! Mexican food is not my favorite, but the food at Pappasito's just hits different. I came to eat lunch here with my mom and my aunt. We started off with chips and salsa. Then we ordered a chicken quesadilla and a fajita meal that came with steak, ribs, and shrimp. The chicken quesadilla was possibly the best chicken quesadilla I ever had, and the steak from the fajita was some of the most tender steak I've had as well. It came with rice, guacamole, and beans too. We shared a piece of cheesecake for dessert as well. Our server was so kind and helpful in making sure we had the perfect lunch! read more

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Fish tacos were good, when I asked for salsa verde the server forgot to mention it was creamy. Definitely not what I was looking for but I mixed it with the red and made Christmas read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Christmas! Much better! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We wen there since we were staying at the hotel right next to it. Plates are huge but not definitely not all that. The food isn't as good as they make it seem and the drinks are very sweet. Find somewhere else to go if you can but I wouldn't go back. read more

Thank you Mutua for the excellent service. Delicious House-Made Salsa! I ordered the combination enchilada (braised beef and chicken tinga), which I enjoyed very much. Good portion size, great flavors. read more

This is the rudest unprofessional pappacitos I've been too and I come this this chain everytime I come to Houston! I won't be back to this location read more

I honestly didn't have very high expectations for this place. I expected mediocre chain restaurant food churned out for business travelers (attached to the convention center Hilton). I was definitely very pleasantly surprised! The salmon was freakin awesome.. some of the best I've had. It was perfect cooked.. so tender, moist and flavorful. So often salmon is overcooked/dry, which makes me hesitant to get it when I'm out but i'm so glad I gave it a shot. The lime butter that comes with it was the perfect accent as well. The staff was very friendly and helpful but I will say I was disappointed to hear a bunch of specials, not listed on the menu, explained to another patron after I received my food. These weren't told to me and there were 2 options that I may have chosen instead. That being said, since my dish was so good it wasn't that big of a deal but I would have been pretty annoyed otherwise. They should have them posted somewhere if they're not consistent in communicating them. I'd definitely return if I'm in town again for work. read more

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

We traveled from California for work and stopped here because we were staying in the hotel that it's attached to. The food was really good. I'm honestly shocked that this place doesn't have four or five stars cause the food was so flavorful and delicious and fresh. The proportions are also really good and definitely shareable. The service was very friendly quick. Ambience was really cute although there was a bull that was staring at me in a judgmental way. lol overall was a great experience and would definitely recommend! read more

Pappasito's Cantina - The judgmental bull. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Its always a really great experience and atmosphere! The servers are fast and friendly, and food is always bomb. Can't forget about the margaritas! I've had a few group functions here and they have always been great!!! read more

Service was great!! Janae was suburb!! . Very friendly and quick. Food was minimally warm and drinks were tasty but one was full and the other was half full and a ton of ice added! Tortillas homemade and very tasty!! We will come back! read more

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

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We went to Pappasitos before attending a concert at Toyota Center. The place was very busy because there were many events going on, baseball and a festival. We got there around 630pm on Saturday night. We were told 45 minute to wait but we were seated after about 30 mins. Once seated, Marco took great care of us by quickly bringing our drinks and took our food order. It took awhile to get everything but it was expected because of the crowds. Good thing we were walking distance to the venue. This location is excellent when attending downtown events. We had shrimp tacos and quesadilla and a glass of wine. Food was excellent as always. read more

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Stopped in while exploring downtown Houston. The restaurant is adorable, and the food was exquisite. Our server, Jalen, did a great job of assisting us with our order and making sure that we were 100 percent satisfied. read more

Located in the West Wing of the Hilton Americas hotel this place was outstanding. Hotel guests can walk right into the Cantina or you can order takeout. I enjoyed a dine in experience with several colleagues and it was fantastic. Started with the ribs appetizer and they are a must try. Ordered the chicken fajita nachos and they were delicious. Bottomless chips and salsa were served and our waiter kept our drink glasses full. Great atmosphere and I would recommend getting here early as this place gets packed. Highly recommended! read more

This is my first experience with TexMex. It's delicious, but not spicy. Ordered queso con chile, sopa de tortilla and camaron diablo. Loved that the camaron diablo comes with a heaping plate of guacamole. Usually restaurants give you this baby scoop. I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed everything. Good food, great service! read more

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

Our go - to bar sitting spot! The food is some of the best Mexican food we've ever had and we keep coming back! read more

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

Terrible chicken enchiladas! Chicken is very dry! Tried to speak to waiter and ask if they changed their recipe. They were not busy and the service was very slow, waited 20 minutes for my bill after requesting it. I love Pappasito's but this location is not equal to others. read more

Sean was such an amazing server. He knew about key items on the menu and they didn't disappoint. To start had a round of the Grand Hennessy. For appetizer we had the lump crab and spinach dip and fried Calamari. Bit appetizers were delicious. The valuation was the perfect mix of crunchy and soft if that makes sense. Seasoned to perfection. The crab and spinach dip was creamy and the garlic bread crisps were to die for. Must try item for sure. For entrees we enjoyed the redfish pontchartrain, crispy seared Atlantic salmon with a side of truffle potatoes, and the salmon Alexander. When I say the food is AMAZINGGGG! I had a pineapple refresher and it was a mix between a Moscow mule and a margarita. Delish way to end dinner. The ambiance is festive, yet modern. The whole atmosphere is a vibe. I'll def be back. I love the customer service and the food was hella tasty. 9 1/2 out of 10. I was def not disappointed. read more

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I love this place I just never check in but this time I decided to. We came on a day that was super busy and that was nice. We sat down immediately and that is always a plus. Our server was March and she did an amazing job. She made sure we were OK intended to our needs. I typically order the same thing when I come to Pappasito's. I ordered the Pappasito's salad with salmon as the protein option.. if you all haven't figured out by now, I'm a bird. I love salad. When you order you get chips and salsa which my group we filled ourselves with chips. When my salad came to eat it also had chips in it, which was interesting, but I loved it. read more

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

Classic Tex Mex food that you will enjoy and also have a great time! It is a lively environment and there is typically a celebration happening somewhere in the restaurant. The servers are fantastic and bring the lively experience too. read more

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

Eddy was our waiter and he was awesome! Got everything right and so attentive. Food was excellent with good portions. The salsa could stand to be a bit hotter/spicier. The restaurant was nice and clean with space for small parties or big parties! read more

It has the look and feel of a chain, and some slow wait-times and service, but Pappasito's still delivers the tex-mex flavor where it counts. We came out to Houston, and found the best of the best Tex-Mex. We did a salsa crawl.. Which is what it sounds like, trying salsa at the following restaurants: Ninfa's, El Tiempo, and Pappasito's. Below is how I scored Pappasito's and what I recommend getting. (all ratings are out of 10) Chips - 7.4 Salsa - 6.7 Queso - 8.2 Marg - 8.1 Pappasito's definitely hit the tex-mex spot we were looking for. It was a great restaurant to jump into and beat the heat, as it was nicely air conditioned. The restaurant is huge and it feels like a large chain, which has its pros and cons. We got to sit in an isolated area with a 2 year old. It was very nice. The downside was that we didn't get the waiter's attention a lot, and the service was pretty slow. It delayed a lot of our time with the amount we spent at the table waiting for drink refills, and our check, but beyond that the food was solid. I would say that it scored the lowest out of the three places we tried, but don't mistake that for it being bad. I would definitely go back and try some entrees from this place. I think the shining star of my meal was the strawberry margarita. It was very tasty and had a great alcohol to drink ratio. read more

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I am a guest in the hotel and decided I wanted to order a to go meal. I called the restaurant 3 times to place a to go order and the phone continued to ring, no one answered the phone. I assumed maybe they are very busy as it is around lunch time. I decided to walk down and place an order only to walk into the restaurant basically empty and 3 young ladies chatting and standing around the desk at the entrance. I asked to place a to go order where they instructed me to go to the other desk. While placing my to go order the phone started ringing. The waitress put the call on hold and completely ignored the call. Even the two other ladies at the front ignored the phone. It's a shame that people are calling to spend money here and your staff are ignoring phone calls. read more