Reviews Pappasito's Cantina

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Jenna Ryan Vorhies
+5
We had such fantastic service from our waiter, Cash. We took family from out of town and our little guy. He gave us complimentary queso for our special visitors in town. He also brought a plate of fruit over for our one year old to go with his dinner, and it was Cash that suggested it! There is a reason we choose to take our out of town guests to Pappasito's and they did not disappoint! Thanks for the awesome service, Cash!
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Stacie Newton
+5
Wow. Just wow! I’m very impress with the atmosphere and the food! It’s a little pricey... but we had leftovers. The food & service was amazing!
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Samaira Gupta
+4
Overall good place

They have good food variety and great drink list. My only complaint is the food was a little too salty for me. Our wait staff was very good and accommodating. The environment was clean, cheerful, and it is loud because there are so many happy people.
8 months ago
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Sonali Sharma
+4
Excellent Fajitas

It had been quite some time since I had been to Pappasita’s and I had forgotten how good it is. Had chicken fajitas that were fabulous. Salsa was excellent, as well. Great service, too
Oct 06, 2018
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Jyoti
+4
The chips were thin and still warm but they were the best thing we had. Enchilada was pretty ordinary and the chicken in our chicken fajitas was cooked to death. Service was good and friendly but the noise level at lunch made conversation difficult. They had a lunch special, fish tacos, for about $11.99 but most dishes were priced $14 and up at lunch which seemed a little pricy considering the quality. It is a popular place and while we did n't have to wait I assume had we arrived at noon that might not have been the case.
Oct 06, 2018
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Shanthi Sree
+5
Great place to go anytime! Best Tex- Mex restaurant! Crowded always! Expect to wait for at least 15-20 minutes for a table!
Taste - 5/5
Quantity - 4/5
Hygiene - 3/5
Staff 4/5
Drinks - 4/5
Ambience - 4/5
May 23, 2018
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Melissa Guiseppi
+4.5
Food is always fantastic, but the thing that stands out to me besides the amazing food is the service. Always fast and friendly and above and beyond. I got some food Togo today and didnt really find the wait to be long at all, but when I got my food and informed the Togo server that I'd forgotten to ask for corn tortillas, the manager noticed he had to to go back for something else and took it upon himself to go back and get what I needed along w a giant bag of extra chips and personally delivered them and apologized for my wait. How refreshing. I was already a life long fan, but this makes them exceptional in my book!
Apr 29, 2013
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JJ
+3.5
Solid Mexican. We find Pappasito's to be a good, solid, consistent place for Mexican food. Big, festive, clean atmosphere. Excellent enchiladas. Our favorite go-to place for TexMex food.
Nov 03, 2012
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Ben Brinceanu
+4.5
This place has great food and drinks. The Plato Del Mar is my favorite. The service has been great. I go there at least 2 times a week.
Oct 01, 2012
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Daniel
+4.5
Really good actually. Prices were up there but man everything tasted wonderful; they actually cook a good steak here, very very tender; excellent steak fajita enchilada's and the chicken taquitos were wonderful
Sep 21, 2011
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Jan
+4.5
Must have tex-mex. This is a great tex-mex place even for Texas' high standards. they have a great menu selection and everything on the menu is great. special: try the watermelon margarita's!
Jul 04, 2011
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Dartagnan
+4.5
Pappasitos is a must everytime I visit Houston. For me it is THE place for TexMex - try finding a good or decent TexMex rest in the NY area - lots of wannabes, but never hit the mark.
May 26, 2011
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Catsuphead
+4.5
This place used to be a nice place to go. Now, on any given weekday, you have to wait 45 minutes. Not because they are crowded but because they are ALWAYS short wait staff. No thanks. We'll go to ruby tequilas or gringos next time.
May 04, 2011
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Kasra George Ahmadi
+4.5
Delicious and Festive!. The place was very lively and even though there were many people waiting for a table on a Monday night, we got seated fast. My favorite part was the guacamole. I'm a sucker for table-side guacamole and this did not disappoint. I'm not a big fajita person, but the leader of our group insisted on it and ordered a variety of dishes including the Plato Festiva which included a mixed grill of lobster, shrimp, beef, and chicken. I thought everything was seasoned and cooked well. And even though the place was busy, the service was good. I don't live in Houston, but when I visit, I think I'll be visiting Pappasito's again.
Dec 28, 2010
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Chris P.
+4.5
People wait 2+ hours to eat this food!. Pappasitio's has legenday fajitas and a great selection of mexican food that won't disappoint. Wait times on a Friday or Saturday night can be well above 2 hours so make sure to get your table early!
Oct 16, 2010
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Ryan Jones
+4.5
Amazing Mexican cuisine. loved the fajatias
Sep 05, 2010
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Lisa
+4.5
Tequila Lime Salad is tasty. The Tequila Lime Salad (grilled chicken fajitas, avocado & blue corn tortilla strips over a fresh garden salad tossed with cotija cheese & a tequila lime vinaigrette) is recommended.
Apr 02, 2010
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KD
+4.5
All pappasito's are good!. Everything is good!
Mar 14, 2010
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Debra Canupp
+4.5
The best!!!!!!. Anytime I am in Houston visiting family Pappasito's is the only place I MUST GO TO!!! The food is fantastic as are the staff. I have never had a bad experience nor expect that I ever will. I drive 1100 miles to enjoy dinner at Pappasito's on FM 1960!!
Dec 03, 2009
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Richelle Welch
+5
It was my first time here, and it hopefully will not be my last. The service was above and beyond, thanks Jessica, food was soooo good, and it was just the right noise level to talk but not be overheard. Bar service was quick also, with smiling staff. One of the servers even danced along to the music, adding to the overall feel of a happy environment. Best birthday celebration ever.
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Lorrien Hollywood
+5
Food , drinks , and service was immaculate. We had the best waiter! He was so polite and accommodating.
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Samaria Herbert
+5
Delicious food, great atmosphere, attentive waiter. We came in for a lunch on a Thursday and had a pleasant experience. The food was fresh and the drinks were delicious. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. We got combination plates and everything was freshly prepared and delicious! Chicken tacos, steak fajita tacos, enchiladas, rice, refried beans it was all really good.
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Jimmy S
+5
Great experience! It was our first time at this location and we were not disappointed Maria was our server and she was amazing, quick drink service and attentive. My wife and I ordered margaritas (come on it’s Mexican) they were really good. We also ordered a guacamole appetizer and ended up sharing the lunch combination fajitas, it was more than enough and tasted great. Will definitely come back if in the area
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Collin Parker
+5
It's been quite some time since I've been to Pappasitos it did not disappoint one bit! The fajitas here are some of the best you can get in Houston. Cooking meats is something that I enjoy and if you know meats you can tell they use quality beef. I'm a fan of all the Pappas establishments and never have I been let down when dining with them. Hopefully this never changes!!
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souleater 504
+5
The employees, the managers and the kooks Are very amazing people they show nothing but love. They always check up on you and always make sure that everything is good. I have never had to send nothing back everything and everyone is outstanding I give a 10/10 Keep up the amazing work everyone
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Jorge Gonzalez
+5
Ordered a large order for a birthday celebration at home and everything was fantastic from the order taker to the wait. They offered a courtesy drink for the wait. Friendly staff.
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Robbie Sonnemann
+5
Fantastic staff and food is outstanding. I always stop here when visiting from Chicago. Fresh made in house flour tortillas. Probably everywhere in Texas but nothing like it in Chi Town Tony our waiter took great care of us last night. Manager and main bartender were also top notch. Get the skinny margarita just lime juice and tequila on the rocks.
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Stacy Ginn
+5
It’s not a complete trip back home if we don’t stop at one of the Pappa’s restaurants and what better choice than Tex-Mex!! We get the mixed platter because it has something for everyone. Beef & chicken fajitas, bacon wrapped shrimp & quail with all the sides. Excellent service and atmosphere! The quality of the food is top notch! Our friends ask us where to go for great Mexican food when visiting Texas and our answer is you have to go to Pappasito’s 😉
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Jack
+5
Tender, tasty, thumb-licking QUAIL, surrounded by Tex-Mex favorites and a "cold one" were the last, best meal I had in Houston recently. As a sauce lover, I asked the manager for a "tasting" set-up. He was MORE than accommodating ... and YUMMY. Their sauces are trade secrets, and worthy of keeping under lock and key! Many thanks to the excellent server who ran around extra quickly to help me set up for the pictures and eat outside. If you're in the area, this is a must for family who want authentic Mexican-styled food with a "Lone Star" twist.
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Jermaine Carroll
+4
Took my mom out for our weekly lunch and she was craving Mexican food. Even though we have had some less than favorable experiences with the Pappas restaurants we decided on Pappasito's. The server was very polite and the food was quite tasty. Would definitely recommend the Camarones Tijuana and the green salsa💯
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University of Louisiana Alumnus
+5
8/8/21 @ 1:30 Kyle our waiter was VERY CORDIAL and attentive to my guest and me. The young guy who brought out the food was equally nice. THE BEEF FAJITAS ARE THE BEST! THE BEEF MEAT ENCHILADAS AND CHEESE ENCHILLADAS ARE THE MOST DELICIOUS, EVER! I can't wait until I come back to dine here! Everything was very fresh in taste and preparation. I have never been to a better Mexican restaurant. This place will set the bar HIGH.
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Jude S. Saint
+5
Amazing staff. The food was absolutely delicious. Our server, Jazmyn was awesome and she made some great recommendations. This was our first time eating there but it definitely would not be the last. Dessert was delightful, compliments of the manager. Definitely recommend!!!!
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Karrie Kim
+4
Food was good but any additional request took too long to get it
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Morgan Rae Brown
+5
WOW. Just wow. We lucked out this evening. I'll be quick on the food because although it was delightful, the real reason for writing this is the service we received Our waitress Jennifer and her manager Beth were beyond stellar, totally made my husband and my evening!! Jennifer was attentive, considerate, anticipated our needs, was a wonderful conversationalist who had us laughing and talking like with a close friend. She helped me create a margarita to scratch my taste itch and was perfect with her recommendations. Literallt handeled each of her 6 or so tables like each was her only one. She only works there Fridays so please ask for her if you go then, you will thank yourself honestly. Beth joined us towards the end of the evening and was kind and authentic in all of her questions and recalled person details that Jennifer had relayed to her so she could ask us about our evening. That to me is so WOW for customer service. Totally blown out of the water for a date night and I would come back for these two alone in a heartbeat. On the food: At the recommendation (and off menu creation) of Jennifer, i had a spicy mango margaritas that was a perfect balance of spicy and sweet without being cloying and I could have downed it in a gulp if I allowed myself. We had the chips and chili con queso with beef fajitas for starters: Chips were warm, fresh, light and salted well - the queso was only noteworthy because of the beef which was melt in your mouth. Hubby and I both had the Tulum combo and the tortilla for the taco was airy and addictive, chicken was a little dry but seasoned well and the enchilada was cheesy goodness. Tres leches for dessert and I wish I could eat the whole cake it was cut from. Wet without being sopping, cinnamon and vanilla notes were lovely and the strawberries were crisp and sweet 😋 A long-winded way to say EAT HERE PLEASE, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!
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Kristy Smith
+5
This was my first time here and everything was amazing. We didn’t have to wait long to be seated. The atmosphere is amazing. Everyone was so nice. This was hands down the best Mexican food I’ve ever had! The food was fresh, you got a lot of food for the price, it was flavorful to where it didn’t need anything to make it better. The beef and fajita meet were so tender and juicy and just cooked right. A lot of places over cook it or it’s dry but not here. We will definitely be back! If you’ve ever been, you are missing out!!! Thanks again for a wonderful experience.
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Michael Smith
+5
Pappasito’s has been a consistently good place to eat. I take dates there to impress them. The food is absolutely wonderful. The crew treats you like a king with their remarkable service. The restaurant was not loud, or crowded. The price that I paid was worth the value that I received. I highly recommend the chain.
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MASOOMA GHORI
+5
I was there today to attend one of my former colleagues retirement party. The food and the atmosphere was wonderful. All the servers were top notch. Uzi did a fantastic job, he was very attentive and very polite. It was my first time being here and his recommendations were on point. I had a really good time :)
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