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    Tacos & Papas

    4.7 (58 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Outdoor seating

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    Johnny N.

    Tacos y Papas has had Punta Mita on its BACK for the last 15 years, BELI DAT! It's the most authentic meal you are going to get in the area unless you are willing to eat street food, but personally I've had a few too many bouts with Montezuma to take that risk anymore. Coming off the Punta Mita compound in the golf cart, go around the roundabout and hang the first available right, go all the way down the unkept road littered with potholes and just when you think "I must have went the wrong way," Tacos y Papas will appear like an Ark in the Flood. Being in here on the first night of a Mexico trip with only 3 buttons of a linen shirt buttoned and 5" short shorts on while awaiting your marg to hit the table is a spiritual state. Can't recommend enough. The tacos and tostadas are $3 a piece, with a cute little quesadilla being $3.70. To me, this is about as steep as taco pricing should ever get. I am sick and tired, EXHAUSTED really, of Tacos in LA or NYC being $5-6 dollars a pop. It goes against the entire ethos of a taco in my humble opinion. But the quality in here... oh my goodness. Some free game for y'all, you can ALWAYS tell the quality of a Mexican place by the quality of the corn tortillas. Flour tortillas you can fake, there's no hiding a subpar corn tortilla, Yo te prometo. And if you've never had a real corn tortilla, if you've only had those trash store bought mass produced corn tortillas, my heart truly aches for you. Mi cooraazzzóóóóón.... All this to say that THESE CORN TORTILLAS ARE ABSOLUTELY TO DIE FOR. UNDEFEATED! NEVA LOSS! Everyone obsesses over the stuffed potatoes they serve, but I am more of a purist. I got 1 beef taco, 1 beef tostada, 2 chicken tacos, 1 cochinita taco, and 1 beef quesadilla because I'm a BEAST! Just look at the attached picture of my plate, I don't think I need to say anything else. It was phenomenal, sensational. Still thinking about it tbh. After dinner, we got a scoop of orange, mango, and coconut ice cream, and they came in their respective namesakes which is CRAZY. The orange ice cream literally came in an orange. You can't help but respect this level of creativity. I LOVE YOU TACOS Y PAPAS AND I THINK ABOUT YOU A LOT! NEVER SWITCH UP! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

    Amazing food and drinks. Has a variety of options for all ages and has excellent service.

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    Andi C.

    I love this place. When I'm in Punta De Mita I go at least twice. It's simple tacos and they are so flavorful. It's a family owned restaurant and you can tell they love what they do. My favorite is the chicken tacos and a fresh marg. So good! And so cute too! You will not be disappointed!

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    Mallory A.

    Walked in here around 8:30PM. It was busy and small staffed but it was worth it! Great prices, and even better food!! The cochinita pibil was amazing. And their passion fruit margarita might be my favorite drink in Punta Mita. GREAT PLACE

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    Fantastic meal! Very cute, family-owned place with traditional mexican food. Casual attire--it is outside. I would recommend making a reservation but we walked in and waited around 10-15 minutes for a table. They definitely got busy but the food was fantastic. You can choose between five protein options and get tacos three ways or loaded potatoes. My family tried the carne asada, al pastor and pebil, all of which we really enjoyed. Favorites were al pastor quesadilla and pebil tostadita with cheese. Margaritas were also really good, they use their own sweetener blend that is delicious. Service was also fantastic. We had Fernando, the grandchild of the owners, who was wonderful to us and helped us out with everything. The kitchen did reach a snag with our order but they were really kind about it and got our new order to us very quickly. All around fantastic meal and would highly recommend to anyone for a quick (ish) dinner!

    Deniz K.

    Oh man I don't know why I waited to long to leave the resort and try some of the food options in downtown Punta Mita! The tacos at Tacos & Papas are way better than anything that you would get at a restaurant on the resort. We came here for dinner around 7p and by 8p all the tables at the restaurant were filled! Street parking is available for those driving in. Ironically we came here after reading a "eat like a local" article in forbes magazine, there were pretty much 0 locals here, it appeared to be all tourists but the food was cheap and savory, would definitely come again! We tried one of everything from each section of the menu which meant tacos, quesadillas, the papas, and the flan. You should absolutely get the flan it was the most tasty thing on the menu! The hot sauce they give you on the side is extra hot so try some before your douse your tacos with it. We had the pleasure of watching a few couples not try the hot sauce before eating it and they were left in pain for a good 10-15 minutes after.

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    Jacqueline M.

    Such a cute little restaurant! (The owner here also owns pan y leche cafe a couple blocks away)... We had the chicken and beef tacos, chicken and vegetable tostadas and the potato stuffed with vegetables and chorizo. Everything is made fresh to order and is delicious. They also had a well stalked bar which was great. The servers are so sweet and attentive too! Try this restaurant, support the local businesses; you won't be disappointed!

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    Great tacos. Didn't try the papas but the tacos were awesome. Great service. Both my boys ordered more after the first order came.

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    Fernando was a fantastic server and the tacos were very tasty. Would recommend going here! We enjoyed the Al pastor.

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    Food. Service. Ambiance. All 5 stars. Can't wait to eat here again. Staff is so welcoming and knowledgeable about their menu.

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    Great authentic taco spot in the middle of Punta Mita. The food and service were great! Will be returning!

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    4 years ago

    Excellent tacos and the Papas Rellenos are to die for! We'll definitely be coming back!

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    Tail of the whale

    4.9(7 reviews)
    1.6 km

    These breakfast burritos are STUFFED like a Thanksgiving turkey. STUFFED like LeBron meeting Tiago…read moreSplitter at the rim in game 2 of the 2013 NBA finals. This is how burritos should be. The burrito gods are looking down on Tail of the Whale, smiling from ear to ear. I don't know why this place has never been recommended to me when staying on the Punta Mita compound, as I only found it through a google search. Maybe the burrito gods wanted me to earn this. Little did they know I'm from Manhattan Beach, where nothing is given, everything is earned. This spot has been a CRUCIAL find for me because I've found it tough to get an elite breakfast in the area. They have everything from waffles to chilaquiles to pancakes to a protein omelette to the aforementioned breakfast burrito blessed by the gods. Some free game here, you'd be a FOOL to not start with the pastry basket. Bread basket kinda weak tho, skip that. It has an absolute scenic view while being completely shaded by the clubhouse roof, as it overlooks the driving range of the golf course which is overlooked by the Puerto Vallarta Mountains in the distance. I also NEED to shoutout this glassware, as it ties together the entire space. This glassware was so unreal that we went and found them and bought 8 of them lol. Idk, I get inspired by the weirdest things sometimes. I could tell you where we got them but I'm gate keeping that I already give y'all enough. "Ya did good kid, ya did good." -Breakfast Burrito Gods talking with Tail of the Whale, December 2023 IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

    You wouldn't this place unless you either checked on Yelp or someone referred you (not most likely…read moresince the resorts don't want to eat outside of their facilities). Located atop the golf shop with a beautiful view of the golf course (still under construction, the dining room is covered but open so there's a nice breeze. Every table has a view. The waiters are attentive and very professional but humble. The menu is small (in my opinion) but the choices are plentiful. Everything we ordered was made superbly. The flavors are amazing. Portions were perfect so you don't feel bloated after. Very detailed oriented with with flavors and presentation. Will be back again soon for their lunch. I highly recommend.

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