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    Pappasito's Cantina

    3.6 (622 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    PAPPASITO'S CANTINA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Fajitas
    Michelle T.

    I've loved Pappasito's for years. The chips and salsa are heavenly. The food has always been too-notch. Throughout the years they've been consistent delivering mouth-watering dishes and even though the prices are steep, it's worth it because the food is higher quality and satiating. But this most recent visit was disappointing. The service was fine, and the atmosphere was also fine save for the annoying teen at the table next to us live streaming basketball at full blast. The issue was with the food itself. Having been to Pappasito's so many times, I know what the recipes taste like. This most recent visit however, either someone went totally off script and did their own thing with the recipes, or they've been tweaked. I ordered the Plato Mariachi which has two pork tamales. The pork was SO fatty. I mean, I get that it's pork, but this was like ginormous chunks of fat- much different than other times I had this dish. I also of note- the chile con carne sauce was straight up gross. It was really greasy and had a spice in it I just wasn't digging. Also, the chicken in the Chicken Tinga taco was in huge chunks instead of shredded chicken. The shredded texture is part of what makes Chicken Tinga Chicken Tinga. This is why I really hope someone was just going off script, and not Pappasitio's overhauling their recipes. Overall, really disappointed to have the food taste different. I get evolving and changing things to keep it vital, but I didn't like these tweaks or changes. I really hope this was a one-off situation and that the recipes haven't changed. That would be a total bummer.

    Jona G.

    Former Houston girl here so I grew up loving their fajitas. The chips were thin and salty, not necessarily a bad thing. The salsa is warm chipotle style. It was decent. I got a limited time lobster surf and turf fajita special. The bacon on the shrimp didn't look cooked enough but they were yummy. The chicken wasn't thinly sliced and didn't have that charred look you would associate fajita meat with. The service was pretty good. I do think it is a bit overpriced for what you get. Overall, I enjoyed the nostalgia from going when I was younger.

    Beef Enchiladas
    Tee J.

    Pappasitos is always a good option. My coworkers and I ordered lunch. I got the beef enchiladas. I wish there was a way to order extra cheese. Also there was only one salsa and chips bag for 3 separate orders. Not good, Pappasitos.

    Not the prettiest but certainly one of the best tasting Tres Leches I've had
    Jen B.

    I had a taste for some fajitas so after looking over the menu online, I made my way here. This location seems popular, I came within the first hour of opening and still had to wait 30 minutes. My server was Erika who was great, very friendly and accommodating. For starters I ordered the chile con queso with ixtapa meat added and chose the Manzanilla fajitas for my entree. The queso was so good, nice and hot and the added meat was a nice touch. You can never go wrong with fajitas; the sizzle, the meat peppers and onions, so enticing. The fajitas here were some of the best I've had in a while( sorry Fajita Petes), both the chicken and steak was tender, juicy and had a grilled flavor to it. Now, I wasn't crazy about the half rack of ribs that came with the fajitas, they were a little tough for my liking and it didn't work taste wise for me after adding it into the tortilla with all the fixings. Shout out to Erika for providing plenty of containers for me to take everything and I was pleasantly surprised that the tortillas that were packed for me to take were wrapped and laid flat as opposed to most places that roll your tortillas hot then its almost impossible to peel apart. I got a tres leches to go; the tres leches is easily top 3 that I've had it was decadent, moist, the strawberries were very fresh and the cake was topped with what appeared to be a meringue, I highly recommend it. This place is pricey but I had alot of food left that lasted a few days. Overall, everything was great, I'll definitely be back!

    Shrimp and streak Fajita Plate
    Quinn S.

    I went here on a work outing for lunch. It's a slightly elevated casual restaurant and the service was great! Our waiter was on top of our order and food came out promptly. The food itself was pretty delicious. The steak and shrimp were very tender, our tortillas were warm and chewy, and all the sides went well with the protein. It's a great amount to share with 2 people. Food, price, and service are good. I would definitely come back.

    Sydney W.

    Food was deliciously seasoned! For Christmas Eve our family dined in and had a wonderful meal and server was also great!

    Rodger D.

    Sunday brunch after church, nice clean cantina vibe inside. Moderately busy several people and families enjoy their company and some good food, waitress was very attentive and very knowledgeable. Sweet tea, water and chips and salsa to start. We shared fajitas for two and it was very good, some great quesadillas were had and enjoyed as well. Great food for a BIG price but worth it to spend time with family. You drive by here all the time on 75. Stop in and enjoy, bring the family or stop in for appetizers and let the traffic die down. Stay safe

    Queso with pork rinds
    Bonnie W.

    Food is good, service also good even on busy weekday lunch. Really enjoyed the queso with pork rinds as a low carb option. Fajitas are well prepared. Low rating is because of the ambiance. It's so loud, nothing there to dapen the sound dispite being carpeted. And the whole place smells like mildew, very gross, stinky carpet.

    Guy H.

    Yet another home run from Papas! I was a little worried at first. Mid afternoon and only 1/2 full restaurant and I had to wait for a table. Then,the waiter never came so,went back to the hostess stand to inform Those were the only hiccups and as usual the food was phenomenal as were the drinks. Go

    Fajita Pack 1 (Serves 2-3)
    LaCoya L.

    I ordered the fajitas and they absolutely did what they were supposed to do. The meat was seasoned well, cooked just right, and came out hot and sizzling. Not dry, not bland, not rushed. Everything on the plate worked together. Now let's talk about the butter because that part matters. The butter is a must. It takes the fajitas from good to why did I wait so long to come here. Drizzle it over the meat and veggies and it adds that rich, savory finish that makes every bite better. Don't skip it. I'm serious. The drinks were also a highlight. Strong but smooth, well balanced, and actually worth ordering. One of those situations where the food and the drinks are equally pulling their weight. Overall, this was a solid experience from start to finish. If you're coming for fajitas, this is the move. Order the butter. Get a drink. Enjoy your life.

    Outside
    Goodness I.

    First Pappasito's experience! Came here on a Sunday afternoon and it was booked and busy. The parking lot was pretty much full and I secured one of the last spots available. The food was great and everything looked cooked to perfection! They do a little birthday song and situation for birthday guests. I would come back and try some seafood!

    Lunch portions Beef Fajitas
    Victoria E.

    Had to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the best steak Fajitas in town. Service at the bar was outstanding by Rebecca. Tiki hubby and I shared lunch beef fajitas and queso. Meat was tender and flavorful with so many delicious grilled onions. It was busy and noisy but food was delicious.

    Steak fajitas with shrimp brochette

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    4.6
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    2.7 mi
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    The first time we went to La Sombra Cantina we thought we were going back to Pineda's. We were…read moresurprised at the change and hoped it was at least as good as Pineda's. We were very pleasantly surprised. It's even better in my opinion. The people are very warm and friendly. The food is really delicious. I love that they bring not only good salsa with their fresh hot chips, but also a tomatillo sauce and a black bean dip. We've now eaten there several times. The taco meat has a nicely charred flavor. The tamales were very good. (I'm picky about my tamales. I've tried their ranchero sauce, chili con carne, and sour cream sauce. None of them disappoint. Their rice isn't dry like it is at many other Tex-Mex places. And their $5.00 all day frozen margaritas are worth it. We usually go for the lunch specials that run until 4:00. They don't have mole on the menu, yet. I'm looking forward to their future specials. In this day and age where it's hard to keep a restaurant open, I really hope this one survives. It's not fancy, but the food and service make it worth it. And I'm a picky person when it comes to spending money on food I don't make myself.

    First off, not a fan of the decor, it's in a strip center and the tables need to be arranged to be…read moremore cozy. We have been to some nicer hole-in-the-wall restaurants, that we liked better, and felt more at home. The conference room chairs are uncomfortable, along with the flat decor with loud colors. For the food, all we can say is Meh...and the drinks are weak. There are so many better mexican restaurants to dine with, in this City.

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    The smaller and quieter side dining area with some artwork.
    The smaller and quieter side dining area with some artwork.
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    Great service and the restaurant is designed really cute and unique! The bar is small but the…read moredrinks are tasty and strong. The FOOOD! I.got the crab enchiladas with beans and rice and they were delicious!! Creamy, crab tasted fresh, just the right amount of heat. My husband got the fajita combo and was equally as pleased with his fresh everything was! Chips were warm and salsa was good and spicy. We loved that they bring a spicy salsa and no so spicy as well. We've gone three times and each time we've gotten the same items. Quality and taste never changed- on one occasion we went pretty close to their closing time and STILL...great quality and service. Definitely a recommend!

    I've been coming to Desperado's for years, so this review isn't coming from someone unfamiliar…read morewith the restaurant. Unfortunately, since the ownership change, the experience just hasn't been the same. The customer service is still decent, and I genuinely enjoy their spicy Mexican martini -- that's honestly the main reason I still stop by. However, the food quality has noticeably declined. Over the past year, I've experienced stomach issues after eating here, which had never happened to me before under the previous ownership. I'm not sure if it's a change in ingredients, preparation methods, or sourcing, but something is clearly different. It's disappointing because this used to be a go-to spot. I truly hope the new management takes a closer look at the food quality and consistency. There's a strong history here, and it would be great to see it restored.

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    Ceviche - 99% tomato, No fish
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