First time at Poppasitos Cantina on (Sept 26) for dinner this place was great. The restaurant is large with plenty of seating by the bar or the main dining area. Service by our waiter Ray, was excellent. We never had to ask for refills of our iced tea because he carefully watching the table. The food is way above what you find at other restaurants. Tangy with enough heat for flavor but not so much to blow the roof of your mouth off. While the price point is a bit more, you certainly get your moneys worth. I look forward to coming back again! As Always, Eat In Good Health! read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Beef Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We ordered the fajitas because I had heard so many people talk about how good they are, so I was expecting something really special. They weren't bad, but I wouldn't consider them the best fajitas I've had. We ordered half a pound, and I was a little surprised that cheese and sour cream were not included and had to be ordered separately for an additional charge. On the positive side, our waiter was excellent. He was very attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant has plenty of seating and was clean and comfortable. Overall, the service was great, but the fajitas didn't quite live up to the hype for me. read more

Pappasito's is my favorite spot for fajitas, hands down, so when I found myself looking for a place to meet a friend while visiting SA, and Pappasito's was right up the road from my hotel, it was a no-brainer. All of the food we had was good, but when I want fajitas, Pappasito's is my go-to. Anyway, both meals were delish. Good salsa, good queso, great fajitas, cold beer...what's not to love? Service was very good and our server took great care of us. Drinks refilled, checking on us, etc. All in all, a good place to visit for some tasty food! read more

I hate going out for Mother's Day, but my mom loves it, so our party of 13 headed to Pappasito's Cantina. Considering the holiday crowds and the fact that we had a reservation, our wait time was reasonable. Things were extremely busy, and the wait staff were clearly working double time. We were served chips and eventually salsa, then placed our drink and food orders. We also ordered beef fajitas to go for a family member who couldn't attend. Our table ordered a family platter, enchiladas, beef fajitas, and the Shrimp Brochette. The fajitas were tender, the ribs were well seasoned, and the Shrimp Brochette had just the right amount of spice and heat. Other family members ordered another family platter, shrimp tacos, and lamb chops. Our server, Jorje, did an amazing job considering how hectic the day was. He kept drinks topped off, cleared plates quickly so we had room at the table, and made sure our family of retired and disabled veterans, along with military dependents, received the military discount. The mariachi players going table to table were a nice touch. We got a lively version of "My Girl," which everyone enjoyed. We also received lovely Mother's Day gift bags that ended up being perfect for transporting leftovers. Then we hit a snag. Our to-go order never came out. We waited, asked about it multiple times, and were repeatedly assured it was coming. Eventually, we were told to-go orders would take much longer. By this point, it was around 4 p.m. and we had been there since about 2 p.m. When I asked for an ETA, we were told they couldn't provide one. After waiting even longer, we finally requested a refund for the meal we paid for but never received. That process also took quite a while before we finally received a corrected receipt showing the refund. Everyone was apologetic, and the manager did try to make it right by offering a gift card, but it was still disappointing that one family member's Mother's Day meal never appeared. Overall, we still had a nice day, but this experience reinforced exactly why I dislike dining out during major holidays and peak events. I do think this situation could have been handled faster and communicated better. Thankfully, my parents handled everything with grace, and everyone made sure the staff was well tipped. read more

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When we first walked into Pappasito's, we were honestly taken aback by the lack of acknowledgment from the front staff. Despite standing in front of two hostesses and a manager, none of them greeted us. We actually had to be the ones to say hello first, which was followed by an awkward interaction before being seated. Unfortunately, this left us wondering if it was a sign of what to expect for the rest of our visit. Thankfully, our server, Ubaldo, completely turned our experience around! Since this was our first visit, Ubaldo took the time to explain the menu, answer our questions, and offer wonderful recommendations. He was attentive, knowledgeable, personable, and genuinely made us feel welcomed. His hospitality was exactly what we had hoped to experience from the moment we arrived. I sincerely hope upper management recognizes the incredible employee they have in Ubaldo. If he is ever considered for a promotion, he absolutely deserves it! In fact, I was surprised he wasn't the manager himself, as he demonstrated the professionalism, leadership, and customer service skills one would expect from someone in that position. Unfortunately, the actual manager we encountered when discussing food allergies left much to be desired. She was the same individual who failed to greet us upon arrival, and her demeanor and lack of basic hospitality were disappointing, especially when discussing something as important as food allergies. It's unfortunate when the person responsible for setting the standard of hospitality falls short while an employee goes above and beyond to deliver it. Ubaldo is the reason our first visit ended positively and why we would consider returning. I truly hope Pappasito's recognizes his value because employees like him are what make customers want to come back! read more

I made a reservation online for 7:30pm on Fajita Wednesday night. When we arrived, there were people waiting for a table. The hostess informed us that we are checked in but would have to wait a little for our table. We waited roughly 10 minutes before receiving a text that our table was ready. The hostess walked us over to the table and informed us that our server will be with us. We were not given menus and sat there for what felt like an eternity without menus. A server did approach us and said he'll be right with us. 5 minutes probably passed from the moment we were seated until we received menus. We ordered the Wednesday Fajita Night Special which comes with 1lb of Beef and Chicken fajitas, rice, beans, guac, queso, pico, and fresh flour tortillas. The fajitas taste amazing. They have a great flavor. The flour tortillas are also very very tasty as they are made fresh and served hot. We had about 3 servings... don't regret it one bit! I also ordered the Spirit-Free Tropical Refresher, the flavor was great, but for it being $8.95, I expected nice presentation with fruit or something. What my least favorite part of the restaurant is how closely the tables are arranged to each other and how loud it can be (with music and other guests speaking) Another thing that I dislike is the strong smell of the tortilla chips. That is the first thing you smell when you walk in. I wasn't a fan of the chips, but to each their own. You might enjoy the smell of chips. My boyfriend served in the military and was given a generous discount of 25%!! For the value of the Fajita Wednesday, it's already a great deal for all that you get for $49.95. On top of the military discount, it's an even better deal. Our server was nice but it was hard to hear him due to the loudness of the restaurant. He seemed very busy and didn't check in as often or offer refills on a timely manner. I'd come back and probably opt to sit at the bar where there looks to be more space to sit and not feel crowded. The fajitas were good so I'll come back just for that Wednesday night special! read more

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The first time we went to this location, the service was excellent and the food was good. My wife had chicken enchiladas, I had shrimp brochette. My wife and I both couldn't finish our meals and took the rest home. The second time we went, (10/18/26) we were underwhelmed. The service was OK, nothing exceptional. My wife is gluten intolerant and the manager came out to discuss options for her restricted diet. The portions were small. I don't recall what my wife had. I had the chicken fajita nachos, which consisted of precisely 8 chips. Granted, they were large chips, they looked like tostada chips cut into quarters. There were about 2 ounces of chicken, 2 tablespoons each of sour cream & guacamole, enough chopped tomatoes to put two pieces on each chip, and not even enough jalapeno slices to put one on each chip. There was enough cheese, actually enough to make it hard to find the chicken. We've eaten at other Papasitas locations and had great service and we didn't leave hungry. Not going back to this one. read more

When I was picking up my rental car, I was telling the desk agent I was going to head somewhere for lunch after I got the car and if they had any recommendations. The agent enthusiastically said Pappasito's, so I decided to head there. I was told to get a watermelon margarita, but those were out of season. Cue my crying at the table. I landed on a hurricane margarita instead, which was very good. When asking for a recommendation on good, I was told the restaurant is known for its beef fajitas. Sold. I also wanted to try the queso for the chips. Overall, the fajitas were good. Only disappointment was they didn't come out with that signature sizzle. I also wouldn't get the queso again, not that it was bad, just not what I was expecting. Server was excellent. And I very much enjoyed the recommendation! read more

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Pappasito's never disappoints, which is why there is usually a wait time to be seated if you come in a small group. Nonetheless, it is well worth the wait. I have been eating at Pappasito's for years due to the excellent food and service. Went with my family (party of 7) for Sunday night dinner last weekend. Once we were seated, they brought out fresh chips and salsa. We also got a few queso dips while we waited to order. I decided to order the potato taquitos (appetizer) and tortilla soup (one of the few places I can get it without the chicken) as my meal. I've had the tortilla soup before and it is always tasty and packed full of fresh vegetables. It was my first time trying the potato taquitos, but they are now one of my favorite dishes. My family enjoyed the cheese enchiladas, taco plate, and chicken and beef fajitas. We were all stuffed but saved some room to share desserts. The tres leches was so delicious with a meringue topping and fresh sliced strawberries. This is one of my favorite Tex-Mex restaurants in town and I've never had a bad experience here. read more

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Great spot for a good time. Attended a birthday here and it was a really nice experience. Staff is very courteous and friendly. The vibe of the restaurant is in line with the cantina title. Very lively spot. Great selections on the menu. Some items seem a bit overpriced but overall food is good in quality and portions. Ordered the birria tacos that came with rice and beans. The meat comes in a nice size bowl in the consume and the meat in chunks so you can break it down. They offer a nice selection of house specialty cocktails as well as items from their full bar. read more

Highly recommend coming here and trying their family platters. They're all delicious and never disappoint. Their desserts are all fabulous. Our server Brianna was the best. read more

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Went late night for their chips and queso with ground beef, which was delicious! Then Alexis, the kitchen manager, persuaded us to try their ribs, which were a wonderful recommendation! They were nice and peppery with some honey glaze on the side for a perfect sweet/spicy/salty combo. Perfectly cooked and tender, we left the bones clean!! Ubaldo was a very kind bartender and took care of all our needs. Some drinks come with a pink prickly pear foam that was a perfect topper to the cocktails. Sunday night was chill and quiet but i'm sure Fridays and Saturdays are popping since this place is such high quality for food and drinks !! 10/10 would recommend to a friend! read more

Best place for fajitas and margaritas . I also tried the frozen Paloma and it was delicious . The food came out quick and hot. My only complaint is the amount of gnats around the bar flying over our food and landing in the water cups . Other than that the staff is great and the food is delicious . read more

The food was so good and our sever was great. The restaurant was so clean and so we're the bathroom. read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Shrimp and Beef and Chicken Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

It was a Sunday, the hostess informed us the rush just passed and its slowing down. We requested a table for 2. They wanted to put us at the bar, we requested a table not at the bar. We were told it's not possible, for thete are no tables available, yet, we saw several empty tables along with some tables with dishes ready to be picked up. We asked for a manager and instead the seating hostess looked in the laptop and said thats all we have. We pointed out several tables, but were told outloud, no ,that's all we have. So. We will spend our money elsewhere. Terrible courtesy service. read more

I was really pleased with the service that was provided. Myself and a few of the guys went out, and Elizabeth was extremely professional and took care of us while we were there. I'm not here on a regular basis, but if I was back in Texas, I think the experience was good enough to make a stop back. read more

Pappasitos Cantina - A coaster - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The staff is nice, the deserts are good and drinks are great. The food is ok. I think I'd rather go to elsewhere for fajitas, they are just not that great. No flavor, thick pieces, and tough. They say they serve 1lb 1/2 lb that feeds 3 or 4 people, I did not see it. The food is not worth the price. It's a cute place for drinks and tapas but that is it. read more

Review has been edited/updated: Personally I would have given the place a 3 out of 5, because some of food lacked flavor. The salsa tasted like tomato sauce. The pico de gallo had no jalapeños. The meat and chicken were good and my kids loved the rice (they're picky eaters). The charro beans are just beans by themselves; no veggies, bacon, chicharrón, etc. But the alcohol drinks were good so I would return for a happy hour. I got the Zombie and my hubby got the Reserve. The main reason I gave them a 4 out of 5 was because of our server; 10 out of 10 customer service from Ms. Makayla!!! She was super nice, went through the menu, made recommendations since she knew it was our first time. Would return for the drinks, protein and customer service. They just need to work on using more chile/spices. read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Zombie - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

What can I say, still our favorite Mexican in town after all these years! Amazing food and very reasonable prices. Best fajitas and pork tamales! (wish they had another restaurant closer to the Rim/La Cantera or Leon Springs read more

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Parasites food never disappoints. It is always hot and fresh. The service is great and the ambiance is true Mexican flair. We enjoy the fajitas, queso, ground beef enchiladas, home made chips and tortillas, ice cold beer and f course AMAZING margaritas. It's best to go to their website to make reservations. This is truly the best Mexican/Tex-Mex food in San Antonio. It's our favorite place to go!!! read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Ground Braised Beef Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Pappasito's has been our go to for really good Mexican food for a long time. And the service is still great. Now, to be fair, I've always thought it was a bit expensive, but holy cow! This is ridiculous! They've updated the menu & the prices too. Which I could understand but I used to be able to order the fajitas platter, eat supper & bring home enough for lunch for my husband & I. But no more. They raised the prices to the $40 range for the smallest plate, reduced the portion, & it didn't taste as good either. I can't believe it. Bye, bye Pappasito's. read more

I ordered the large Chicken Tinga Enchiladas from Door Dash. My enchiladas were very skimpy with chunks of hard chicken, not shredded with hardly any cheese and lots of sauce. For 31.00, I expect a decent meal. It was not. The salsa tasted weird, too. Nothing like I remembered. I will never visit again. Pathetic meal. read more

The food was great, chill vibes, and wonderful staff! I had a really nice time at Pappasitos. The shrimp were excellent, and the ribs had a delicious semi-sweet flavor. Definitely a unique and balanced menu. Highly recommend! read more

Pappasitos Cantina - When you order a beer and they bring it in a margarita glass. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I have been going here over 20 years. When company comes to visit, Papacito's is the place we go to. The food has ALWAYS been good and the service is top-tier. The menu is truly outstanding and their in-house tortillas are always fantastic! read more

Born and raised in TX and been in CA too long. It's good to be home. We ordered the steak fajitas and the Plato San Juan. Unbelievably good. read more

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I had the snapper taco...DELICIOUS! Friend had the shrimp taco...EXCELLENT! Another friend had the Coronado plate...TASTY! Service was friendly and great atmosphere. read more

Was able to make a reservation for my party of 5 on Saturday evening and am so happy I did. The restaurant was very busy but luckily we didn't wait too long to be seated. We were waiting at our table for a while for our server and received a visit from the manager who apologized for the wait and offered us a complementary appetizer. We got the queso fundido with beef and it was sooooo cheesy (in a good way of course). Came with a warm order of tortillas. Highly recommend if you're with a large party, otherwise it can be too much food. For entrees we got the family sized fajitas. Food took a little long to come out but with chips and our queso, we were entertained. Once delivered, the fajitas were really good and tasty. Very tender. The rice and beans were also good. Everything was solid. For dessert, we got the sopapillas but they were not as good. The oil used to cook them maybe needed to be changed because they had a really weird after taste that wasn't very good. Overall, we spent a considerable time waiting for food, but appreciate the acknowledgement from management trying to make it right. Service from our waiter was great and we definitely felt for him as it was a very busy night. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

Salsa - Snapper Taco - Rice and beans - Tonga taco with red sauce - Service was good. We were set quickly at lunch. read more

not worth it. one fajita taco, no guacamole, no cheese. $14.95. one top shelf margarita 17.95. mostly ice. never will i go back. almost $15 for a tortilla with little fajita meat. read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Receipt for Pappasito's - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Went tonight and sat at the bar. As a former restaurant manager, I have to say Daniella and Crystal provided textbook service. Greeted fast, asked if I've dined there before, shown drink specials, received a recommendation on my order, was offered an upsell on my drink. Food came out quick, I was followed up with multiple times and pre-bussed immediately. On point service read more

When I lived in San Antonio and worked at USAA, I went to Pappasitos all the time, and the food and service was always good. This time was no different. I have now moved away but came back home to visit friends and family for the holidays and I had a party of 6 and we did not all get there at the same time. But we didn't have any problem getting seated and our waitress Karina took care of us when there were only three of us there and as the rest of my party continued to come in, she continued to check on us and make sure that our food and drinks was bought out to us in a timely manner. Karina started us out with chips and salsa, which were warm, thin and crispy, and we all got our own little personal salsa. When our whole party got there, I ordered tequila on the rocks dressed and the snapper tacos. Can I tell you how good these tacos were? It had a nice piece of fish and it was fried, but the batter was not heavy. And the toppings on the taco also tasted fresh. I will say prices have gone up a little bit. So expect to spend at least $20 - $30 per plate, but it was well worth it. I will definitely be back again when I stop back through. read more

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Our second time here because the first time it was great! Food and waitress were awesome but the host and hostess at the front door were terrible! Rude and flippant! The two of us decided to get seated while we waited for our 3rd person and we were seated at a bar top by a girl. When she walked away we realized that a bar top is inconvenient because we are all short... under 5ft tall and we would rather have a table. When our waiter came we asked to be moved to a table, he went and told the male host and he came over and was completely rude! I politely told him our situation and he said "What do you want me to do?" I asked to sit at table and he said "Where?" I found a table and said "Is here ok?" And he flung his hand in the air, waved me off and walked away! He didn't help carry our silverware from the bar top to the table and appeared very annoyed and bothered. I was in disbelief! What he didn't realize was my Daughter does PR for high end restaurants and has even gotten a client a Michelin Star and other restaurants nods so she is very attentive to the detail and care of the staff to customers. She was absolutely appalled at his behavior as we all were. Being that the host/hostess is the first face you see when you enter an establishment it was such a disappointment to be treated this way. And when we were leaving, they pretended to be busy, not look up or acknowledge us until my friend said, "Thank you" and the girl... still not looking up... said "Have a good day" under her breath. Not sure if we will be back. Sad. Hope management sees this and corrects the behavior of these two. read more

I've had mixed experiences with Pappasito's customer service, but the food is very tasty and plentiful. I'd personally recommend the fajitas and queso with ground beef. This is a Coke serving location. If you have time make a reservation to ensure a table, especially on holidays. The Mexican flair on the food is good for Austin, but with the mixed service experiences this place can be a gamble. read more

The quality of food went down . I didn't like the smell of the restaurant and it's not worth the price .

Terrible customer service. Had a reservation. Showed up a little early. Reservation time lapsed and told to wait another 30 minutes, We left... and the Old Fashion drink they served at the bar sucked. read more

Christmas time is always hectic when trying to get something to eat after shopping. Pappasito's at this location is perfect because of its proximity to La Cantera and Huebner Oaks. My wife and I dine here at least 3 times a year. The food is always excellent and their service top notch. The minor negatives are the noise level and the food prices. When you get out of the restaurant and your wallet is $100 lighter, that's expensive. No matter, their free chips and salsa is still one of the best anywhere there are Mexican restaurants. When we were there, I looked at their menu and it was heavy with shrimp dishes and pretty shy on fish dishes. Of course, their fajitas are world-famous and their standby Mexican dishes like enchiladas and tacos. My wife enjoyed her chicken taco. I had the salmon and just those two dishes, $100 including the tip. Overall, I love this restaurant and what they offer so we will come back because its worth it. I'll just have to work overtime and earn money to pay for the food! read more

Pappasitos Cantina - My wife's chicken taco dish - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We have gone to locations in Atlanta, Houston, and throughout Texas. Food is always consistent. We had a great server and left full! read more

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Service is fast and attentive. The ambiance and be a little loud but it works for large groups or casual dinners. The fajitas are a top item to order when really hungry as there is a lot of meat and sides. read more

We got seated right away as a group of four with four more on the way (they never showed up). Brought chips and salsa right away. Each person got their own. A few of the girls went with Margaritas the house special and went with a strawberry lemonade. All the drinks were fantastic. We decided as a group to get the family style fajita you get chicken, beef, shrimp and rack of lamb. Also grilled onions and bell peppers with a side of beans and rice. It cost us less to order the family style than each of us ordering our own fajitas, and we got to try all the meats.,Homemade tortillas came with it. We were a party of 4 hungry women but o had enough to make 2 more servings back at my hotel for lunch the next day. And it tasted just as good as at the restaurant even microwaved. 10/10 this place is a must when you go to San Antonio.. GET THE FAJITAS!!! read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Family fajitas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We were very disappointed with the amount of food we received for the lunch portion of fajitas. Granted we know lunch is smaller portions but we paid almost $40 for 4 very thin strips of fajita and 3 shrimp. Almost $40! It was also my husband's birthday and when we arrived I told our waitress. While we were there we heard the staff sing 3 times to other customers having birthdays. At the end of the meal she did bring a plate of soppapias with a candle. I asked for a lighter to light the candle...she said they didn't have one and walked away. Then they usually bring a sombrero when they sing....which they never did. I asked for the sombrero and she brought it to our table and walked away. No song either! We loved Pappasitos but I think our time there is over. The only reason I gave this 2 stars was for the flavor of the food. read more