Always a friendly staff and the atmosphere is amazing! Love the salsa bar and a variety of agua…read morefrescas to choose from!

Literally got no pictures lol Anyways, this was my first time here; and I had a beautiful time…read more It's so cute inside, and the staff was VERY nice! We ordered the following: * House Margaritas * Empanada (Chicken) * Nachos w/ground beef * Birria Tacos * Tacos (ground beef, carne asada and barbacoa) There is also a little toppings station for you to get any hot sauces, cheeses, lettuce, etc. I have not one complaint about ANYTHING. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS! When back in the area, I fully intend on visiting.

4 small street tacos 1 side of refried beans…read more1 coke $20 before tip?!? I canceled my order and walked out. I've eaten here before and do not understand the price increase. This is mediocre Mexican food at an outlandish price especially for a storefront in a suburban strip mall. Zero ambience. It makes no sense. El Chingon, Portales and even Tequila's Waterfront have better food and prices.

Best tortas around, great prices and fast service even during a rush ! Would recommend to everyone…read morelooking for authentic Mexican cuisine in a fast growing city.

They really made my nachos EXACTLY how I love them for my guilty pleasure fatty girl meal. Mmmm…read morethank you!! Always a vibe !

I'm not a complainer, but I was kind of disappointed here. I sat at a table with two other people,…read moreand everyone ordered something different. Everything that came out was pretty much identical. Just big plates of onions and peppers. We ordered three completely different things but they were basically all the same when they came out. It was very fresh food, but nothing special. I also ordered a margarita which I was really looking forward to. There was no alcohol in it. It's a pretty big margarita, so I thought maybe the taste of the tequila might have gotten lost in it. I ordered another shot (which is unheard of for me) and poured it in there. It still didn't taste like there was any alcohol in it. I had no buzz and I never tasted tequila. I swear they brought me a shot glass of water. I know this sounds ridiculous, but it happened here. The server was very very nice and I do admit the quality of the food was great.

for a Sunday afternoon I thought this place would have been busier, like it's counterpart across…read morethe parking lot. like any typical Mexican place they music is cultural specific, which is good. playing to their strengths. thei exterior seating is uniform, but feels more café style than south of the border. the chips are typical, not overly salted, but not freshly made either. the salsa is great, a few small chunks of tomato, but well balance with a little kick at the end. the guacamole, however, is a touch too salted, but there is a nice blend between smooth and chunky. there's not a lot of filter either, so you're getting a lot of avocado. service is blah. the bartender was sitting on the side of their bar waiting for people. and then when there was an apparent switch, there was no hand-off. and then it's been silence ever since ordering what I did. this might be why this place isn't as hopping as S.O.B. - service needs to improve. more interaction! I may be the only one at the bar, but staff should be attentive and out here too, not hanging out inside. what if I wanted a refill?! could I just walk away and not pay? likely at this juncture. come for the food, not the service.

The portions are huge and definitely had leftovers for the next day. We ordered Carnitas taco plate…read moreand a taco salad bowl. We also ordered two margaritas fyi there is no price on the drinks menu and we didn't know but they were about $14 each! They were not very strong just a lot of liquid. Overall, we had a good time and we were super full. The chips are amazing and homemade. We will be back for round two! Everyone was super nice. Gracias!

Food was cold. I placed the order I had for pickup and the pickup window was 45 minutes I started…read more I got there right when the window began so the food should not have been cold

Absolutely delicious food at an amazing value! The staff is super friendly. Those burritos are…read moregigantic! And they really load you up with chips too.

Possibly the best tacos I've ever had! Dimly lit, nice big bar... huge flatscreen TV. Outdoor…read moreseating. I ate the 3 taco combo. La Lingua, Carne Asada was so delicious!! I was sad when I got full. Wish I could have just kept eating. Also... I should add... I can't speak Spanish but I managed to order. Even if you can't speak Spanish find a way to make it happen. This is the best Taqueria I've ever been to. Maybe I can go again tomorrow!!

We love Mexican food and this place does not disappoint. We got the birria tacos, pulpo, and…read moreburrito. Everything was fresh, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Definitely will be returning!

Smoky Chicken That Needs No Sauce!…read more We popped into Papi's Peruvian Chicken on a Sunday, hoping to beat the church crowd, but it turns out, the real blessing was waiting inside. As soon as we pulled into the parking lot, my buddy leaned over and said, "Man, someone's smoking something and it smells delicious." When we stepped inside, his grin got even bigger as he turned to me and said, "It's this place, great choice!" We both went for the smoked dark quarter with street corn salad. My buddy chose green beans, and I went with the Inca pork beans. I asked the woman at the counter to recommend a sauce, and she took the time to explain each one, patiently answering all my basic questions. It turns out, the chicken didn't need any sauce at all. It was smoky, moist, and packed with flavor--crispy on the outside with a deep, wood-fired taste that lingered with every bite. The Inca pork beans were hearty and full of flavor, a solid sidekick to the main event. The street corn salad, while fresh, could have used a bit more kick--maybe a sprinkle of cheese or a dash of lime to brighten it up. The interior's industrial strip mall vibe is functional but could benefit from a few authentic touches--like Peruvian art or music--to match the rich flavors coming out of the kitchen. If you're craving smoky, fall-off-the-bone chicken, Papi's Peruvian Chicken is worth the trip. I'll definitely be back to try more!

We've gone to Papi's a few times now: once to eat in and several to bring home. Invariably,…read moresomething goes wrong but we like the taste. Today, I finally decided to write a review. We ordered two quarter dark meat meals. The server said they only had one left, but I saw entire chickens still coming out. I asked why couldn't I have a piece of one of those and the server said I would have to buy the whole chicken! What nonsense is that?!?!

We have an event in Downtown Wilmington this week and found this place through a comic book store…read moreand recommendation. Cool vibe with bar style seating. The plantains, empanadas and churros, which have chocolate inside, were sooo good!! Nothing was left on our plates and 2 more orders of plantains came home with us. The woman who served us greeted us when we came in and came right over with menus. She was great and patient and we loved everything.

The chips, queso, and guacamole were delicious. If you like spicy you will need to add some. The…read morerestaurant isn't huge but cozy. My wife and I sat at the bar and were in and out in 30 minutes in the winter. My wife had the carnitas tacos(not pictured) and they were our favorite. The carne asada were 2nd, would recommend both! $34 for everything mentioned is amazing in this economy!!!

They were parked at Pelicans Snow Balls tonight so we decided to give them a try. Very friendly…read moreservice! Food came out fast and hot. I had the quesobirra tacos and they were amazing!

Had the most amazing Barria Beef Quesadilla while listening to music at Gregory Farms & Vineyard…read more Tacos El Jefe flavors blew me away. Best Mexican food I've had here in Wilmington NC. Definitely worth a trip to wherever the truck is for the day.