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    Pappasitos Cantina

    4.0 (512 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Mexican, Seafood
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Michelada
    Cheryl G.

    My husband and I arrived on Saturday right at peak dinner time around 6:00 PM. You definitely need to get here earlier if you don't want to wait over an hour. We decided to check for open seats at the bar and that was full too. However, there are a few small "open" seating near the bar first come first serve for full service. Fortunately, we only waited about 15 minutes and were able to grab a table. The downside is the table is pretty small so by the time you have drinks and your food there is very minimal space. Be prepared to be overcrowded with people standing by the bar. Overall, service was good considering how busy it was. Shelby was our server and she was attentive and apologetic about the food taking awhile, which was understandable since they were busy. The food was just mediocre. I've been to different locations and this one was just okay. I was surprised that the micheladas weren't ridiculously expensive compared to El Tiempo or Ninfa's. I ordered the Shrimp Tacos and they were okay nothing to brag about. My husband ordered the chipotle Chicken Fajita Tacos and they were okay nothing great about them. We also ordered the Beef Fajita Nachos and they were horrible. The cheese and chips were dry and soggy, the beef dry and overcooked. The presentation wasn't appealing either. The ceviche was good, but tasted slightly fishy. We only came here because there wasn't an El Tiempo or Ninfa's around here.

    Maddie loves pappasito's cantina especially their chicken enchiladas!
    Bobby B.

    The very best Mexican food for fajitas and chips ! I drool over those fajitas every time! You can cut them with a fork! They're so delicious! Everything there is fantastic! Fabulous service, two constantly coming up to the table and refill and drinks and chips! What else could you ask for?

    Salad
    Jaye A.

    It was our first time dining here, and the moment we walked in, we already knew we'd love the vibe. The ambiance is warm and inviting--every corner of the place feels thoughtfully put together. Our server immediately picked up on the fact that we were new and took the time to walk us through the menu in detail, making sure we understood what each dish came with. Even though we arrived right in the middle of the Friday lunch rush, the service was still top-notch. Special shoutout to Brent for taking such great care of us--friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful. Also... who's running this place? Because whatever they're doing, it's working. The staff all seemed happy to be there--no one looked stressed, rushed, or stingy with anything. That kind of energy makes a big difference. Bonus points for the complimentary chips and salsa Heads up: the salsa has a nice little kick to it.

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    Alex A.

    Went on a Sunday at lunch time, great food and great service! Nice decor and good atmosphere. zombie margarita 5/5 carajillo 5/5 ++ good espresso flavor the platinum margarita - very good per husband queso fundido 5/5 snapper ceviche 5/5 cheese enchiladas, rice & beans - ok, husband really liked it tres leches cake - 5/5 ++ so good, recommend!!

    Margaret K.

    My Bestie & I went on a Friday at 11:30. We were celebrating a retirement. Peter was our waiter & phenomenal! The guy who brought the flight was so nice & funny, forgot his name. Got a flight on the Margaritas with Strawberry instead of Grapefruit & you talk about fresh & so delicious! The meal was good but wished I had ordered a different meal. One was recommended & it was just "okay". Always pricey too. But, those drinks .... Trea Leches was a dessert we ordered was very good but not as good as Gringo's or Goode & Co.'s! Sorry Pappasitos. We always go back tho & pay those prices! SMH.

    Crab Cake Stuffed Shrimp
    Samettria B.

    I know its a large chain but they do have some of the best fajitas out there. The pork fajita was the best. We got the family fajita dinner with pork beef and chicken. The first place where the chicken fajita wasn't overly processed and was very juicy. The stuffed shrimp crab cakes were to die for. They were so good I went home and recreated them. The service was a little frustrating bc we made reservations but was overlooked until I said something. The atmosphere is relaxed and open. Overall we will go often when want fajitas.

    Best chips and salsa
    Elle G.

    10/5/25 6:45 pm The place looked a little busy for a Sunday night but since it was breezy as we walked to the entrance doors we agreed to first available. We were seated on the patio the far back right side table, across from the server station. We had our first, two month old grandbaby visiting from Denver. There were no fans near us and no breeze thanks to the unneccesary brick walls next to us. Needless to say we were sweating before we ordered. Worst dining experience ever. We were embarrassed that we bragged about this place to our son in law as it was his first time ever. We complained when we got our check and the waiter suggested we provide feedback to a manager. The manager came over to which my husband attempted to explain our horrible experience. Manager didnt even let my husband finish speaking when he began to explain the reason for the poor air circulation. We already knew that, we were sitting in it. This is obviously a complaint they've received before. Manager didnt offer an apology, a discount, or a gift card for a future visit. The only thing he gave us were poor excuses and that he hoped we come back when my daughter returns for Thanksgiving. I am very disappointed in the way our concerns were handled.

    Bret B.

    Always a winning formula to take visitors to Houston! Start with tasty Ranch Waters or Margaritas! Service is always friendly and prompt, even when super crowded. We like the fajita platter with add ons like shrimp or ribs. Vibe is a well run corporate restaurant with generally enthusiastic staff.

    Strawberry Margaritas both frozen and on the rocks.
    Brandi J.

    Fantastic drinks! The drinks here are the best! No matter what we order from the bar we're always pleased. The fruit is fresh, the presentation is consistent and the drinks are strong. We are always met when a warm welcome, and the servers are all great. They thoroughly answer questions and make spot on recommendations.

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    Abigail R.

    I normally do not come to Pappasito's but everyone around me likes it. It's just the smell of those greasy chips when you walk through the door always grosses me out, but I have to admit the food is very very good and their Tres Leches is amazing so I put the smell of the chips aside to enjoy the good food and the place that everyone loves. I came here for Sunday evening dinner with friends and we just had impeccable service. This gentleman Jared/Jerrod, I think his name was was, a whole new level of service. Even one of the kids at the table said he was so professional. Why is he a waiter here? I had to ask the same thing. Just small things like him presenting the first tortilla of dinner to me for my meal. I've never experienced that before. I've never been asked that. Just how he handled everyone at the table his demeanor-mannerism was just outstanding. He should be the manager there. But nothing I ate disappointed, and I will always highly recommend that that tres leches. The fajitas were amazing and please order the butter to dip it in. Apparently I had no idea what that was until someone else ordered it and it just gives it an enhanced taste.

    Best shrimp cocktail we've had in a Mexican restaurant. Combination fajitas were also exceptional and the margarita was outstanding.
    Maribel J.

    Awesome food and environment was laid back. There was live music and lots of people, they have both indoor and outdoor seating. We enjoyed our evening very much!

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    Pappasitos is my all time favorite. Love getting the Plato de Mar which comes with brochette shrimps and chicken and fajitas.

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    Casa Medina

    4.2(338 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    •$$

    I visited here after hearing they are supposed to be pretty good. I sat in the bar area since I…read morewas dining alone. This is an older building, but I'm not sure how long they have been here. In summary, I was not really impressed with my meal, but this is a super casual place and the prices are right. I started off with their house small frozen margarita. If you just need a basic one, this will do. It's nothing fancy. For comparison, their fresh margaritas start at $12 currently. Their salsa is served at room temp and you receive both a green and a red one. The red one was my fav. It was also the spicier of the two. I ordered their beef fajitas for one which is only $20. Let's see how it compared to my favorite in town which is much more expensive. Beef fajitas- these are your basic beef fajitas with store-bought tortillas. The sizzling skillet comes with 2 types of grilled onions, tomato, and grilled bell pepper slices. The beef is tender, I'll give them that, but the quality is low. You receive a lot of Pico de Gallo, not much guacamole, and an avg amount of rice and beans. The grilled onions were not grilled very long at all. I noticed a couple of the slices of beef were not cut against the grain, so they were a bit more chewy. Overall, service was average. They never asked me if I wanted a 2nd margarita until after I sat around for 10 mins and then even asked for the check. By then, its way too late to ask a customer if they want a 2nd drink, I guess that's how low key they are. At the end of the meal my glass of water was nearly empty too, but no server was to be found at the bar. In fact, they didn't really even man the bar most of the time with the 4 customers sitting there, including me.

    Great chips & salsa, both served warm, CHECK Great portions…read more CHECK REALLY great service. CHECK Good prices. CHECK BOMB charros. CHECK Clean festive restaurant. CHECK Well, those are the critical check boxes. So good returned the following day for lunch. Hmm.... Might come back tomorrow. Too. This chill little place located just north of woodlands pkwy. Give em at least a try if you haven't! You'll prolly be back...

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    Goode Company Kitchen & Cantina

    Goode Company Kitchen & Cantina

    4.0(454 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Casual dining
    Takes reservations

    We were at Goode & Co Cantina for breakfast as soon as they opened this breezy cool Saturday…read moremorning at 9 AM when several dads with kids were enjoying pancake breakfasts!! They were all happily enjoying all the new pancake and Mexican Breakfast items! We ordered the breakfast with soft scrambled eggs and grilled potatoes with fabulous home made toast and jam! With their unique charro beans! Fabulous!!Best breakfast in town!!

    I hate to post this. This has been one of our favorite restaurants. I ate here last Monday and did…read morenot have a good experience. The previous dining experience before this one, was not good, but I didn't post about it. I was really hoping it was a one time issue. The chips were so greasy you feared eating them for getting sick. The manager acknowledged how bad they were, and said they had an issue with the supplier. He said rather than not serve chips, they decided to serve them. They were inedible. Also the once delicious salsa has gotten watery. After my food arrived, I sent the taco back because the shell was the same as the chips. So greasy and the taco poured grease out of it. This last trip, the chips were better, but still very greasy and tasteless. The nachos I had would be about the quality of Chilis. No refried beans. Most restaurants layer refried beans, cheese and meat for SIX almost $20 dollar nachos. The chicken fajita meat was dry, and the beef was not good. A few bites were not edible. Another note- The once delicious tortillas were super thick and gummy. The manager came by and I explained everything to him . He didn't have much to say and didn't really seem concerned... other than taking off $2 of the bill. Which I do appreciate! It's still a beautiful restaurant, just sadly the food has changed too much for it be a top place for me.

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    Natalitas

    Natalitas

    4.0(180 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    We love NATALITA'S #3! Our food is always delicious. The service is great. And love the…read moremargaritas!! Great atmosphere and smiling faces. We're there every week and highly recommend it!

    I visited here during happy hour one day. I'd previously visited one of their other locations…read moreseveral years ago since I heard they had really great cheese enchiladas. On this visit I just wanted a drink and a small bite though. Upon walking in, the restaurant was nearly full and bustling. I spotted some seats over at the bar area in the back right so I sat there. There are happy hour specials ending at 6pm weekdays but the bartender told me about the daily specials and how the Natalitas margarita was stronger than the happy hour one for about the same price, so I chose that one. I ordered the large for $10.25 which comes in an 18 oz large glass. After looking at the menu, I settled on one of my typical orders at happy hour, the small (8 in) beef fajita quesadilla. This comes out after about 10 mins and it has the typical sour cream and guacamole on the sides. There is plenty there to be placed on all 8 of the quesadillas. This is a pretty standard tasting quesadilla, nothing really stood out about it. Same goes for the margarita. Keep in mind this is a discounted drink and made with pre-mixed sweet and sour from a large plastic bucket at the back of the bar area using a house tequila and a house orange liquor. I couldn't read the labels on either bottle since they turned them backward during my entire visit. Not sure if they do this on purpose or not. Either way, there are better quality margarita options obviously, using fresh juice they store in their refrigerator and a margarita that is actually shaken. The discounted ones are so discounted, they actually just pour the ingredients into an ice filled glass and ask you to stir it yourself when they place it in front of you. Either way, it is a convenient location and the prices of their entrees are reasonable compared to some other Mexican restaurants around town. I don't think I saw any dish above 18.99. Mondays look to be a good day to come for their Patron margarita special for around $10.99.

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