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Wapos Cantina

3.7 (88 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Stacey B.

First timer, strolling down Main Street.. I love a place where the staff is having just as much fun as the patrons and the drinks are talking to me nicely!! Clean and organized indoor/outdoor seating. Music on point to catch all the vibes; and at an appropriate volume to boot! Swing through for a HH Marg, light apps and check the scene.. Cheers!

Tacos Al Carbon
Kurt D.

Service was decent and inside was a modern cantina. I got the Tacos Al Carbon with carnitas and overall I would say it was pretty good. If I come back I would get the tacos again definitely!

Steak Fajitas
Suchot K.

Came here yesterday for Cinco de Mayo! It was packed, but the staff was still very friendly and worked tirelessly. Really appreciate the energy to try to satisfy all the customers. The chips and salsa is delicious. Salsa has a slight kick but was super flavorful. Got the premium margarita and it was well worth it :) Unfortunately the made entrées didn't meet my expectations. Got the steak fajitas and the meat was over cooked and tough for my taste. Mole also wasn't as flavorful as I had hoped. The tamales was okay. The smother was good, but the pork tamale itself didn't have as much flavor either. Hoping it was just an off day given how busy they were. Overall I'd give this place a 3.5 stars. Definitely a place to go and grab drinks and catch up with friends.

Meghan D.

Wapos has only been open for a couple of months and we just moved to the area, but we've been in twice now over the last few weeks. We've also been to the Azteca that's right down the road previously and since we noticed a new Mexican restaurant entered the chat, we decided to stop by for lunch. After reading a few reviews, I wasn't surprised to learn that this place used to be a tavern. There is still a pretty good bar area in the newly renovated space as well as a good-sized dining area. The tables are spaced well so it doesn't feel super cramped if it's a busy time of the year. The space is clean and seems to be well organized. There is also a patio out back that I'm sure would be super cool to hang out on in the nicer months of the year. Both times we've been in we were helped immediately, and I believe our experiences have been with the general manager, which is cool! He is a super friendly, personable guy and is very welcoming. The menu is pretty large and has a lot of the typical dishes you see at many Mexican restaurants: enchiladas, burritos, tacos, an a la carte menu, and so on. You're given a generous helping of chips with some pretty bomb salsa when you're seated, which I love. I love salsa and spicy foods so much, so I was pleasantly surprised to realize the salsa is kinda spicy! Yay! The first time we visited, I ordered the chili verde enchiladas and my bf went for carnitas tacos. The wait between ordering and receiving the meals was quick, and presentation of the dishes has been on point. They're served on half sheet trays, which I think is pretty neat, too lol. While the flavors were pretty good, both times we ordered I swear the dishes were not really all that hot (temperature wise); not that they were cold, but you'd usually expect the food to be steaming and have to blow on your bites before eating and these dishes were not. I'm not sure if it was a fluke situation but I'll be back again to update my thoughts on this, I'm sure. Price point is reasonable, service is friendly, atmosphere is clean, and the food is pretty good. All things that get a thumbs up in my book.

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Moises Alejandro P.

The food is great, the service is wonderful attention, the place is comfortable and pleasant, the music is fabulous! THE BEST FOOD IN ERIE

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The enchiladas were great presentation of the food was great people that work there I will definitely come back again soon

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Nice and comfortable dining room, super good Margaritas, and yes the food was great. I'd go back and I recommend it.

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I thought the salsa served with the chips was the worst I've had. The rest of the meal was just OK. I'd probably give it a second chance.

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My family and I love Wapos. Wapos has been a great affordable and fun addition to old town Erie.

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Best Happy Hour Margaritas in Erie!! Moses was pleasant and attentive! The ala cart menu is perfect for a light dinner.

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Always great food and service! We hosted a group and the team were amazing! Love Wapos!

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The food was good (Chicken Fajitas) and the service was prompt and friendly. It isn't fancy but has a comfortable atmosphere.

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