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Pappasito's Cantina

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Houston
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8.7/10
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    Tara T.
    "Half priced fajitas on Wednesday nights!!!"(3 Tips)
    Ken B.
    "The campfire shrimp was amazing!"(2 Tips)
    Tj B.
    "Really good I got the chicken fajitas del mar ."(2 Tips)
    Aericc B.
    "Best Grand Gold Margarita Ever"(2 Tips)
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  • Adam R.heart icon on user image
    Adam RenzJanuary 10, 2015
    Solid Tex-Mex. Great Pappas quality and service. That said the El Tiempo chain of establishments will always be my Houston Tex-Mex favorites. Papasitos is still a fantastic choice for a Mexican bite.
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  • Jessica
    JessicaApril 18, 2011
    If you can't decide between two dishes they will mix for you. I had stuffed shrimp and shrimp and pineapple. Both great. And our waitress Sonya was excellent. My only regret was not trying 'the wave'.
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  • Andrea V.heart icon on user image
    Andrea VillarrealMarch 23, 2015
    The Watermelon Margarita! OMG Perfection & Heaven mixed into a glass!
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  • Luis Javier R.heart icon on user image
    Luis Javier RoblesJanuary 9, 2015
    Guacamole and fajitas! Also beer and local cocktails.
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  • Rania
    RaniaJanuary 31, 2015
    Great food, generous portions. Share a plate unless you plan to doggy bag the rest
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  • Krisjanis B.heart icon on user image
    Krisjanis BerzinsOctober 15, 2014
    Huge portions. Huge. Did I say they are huge? Too much food. Chicken fajitas were ok. Tortilla soup - ok. A bit overpriced for the standard. Service was good though. Lots of meat and seafood.
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  • Kim T.
    Kim ToJune 19, 2020
    Been here 25+ times
    Order their beef fajitas. They’re the best!
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  • Ken B.heart icon on user image
    Ken BourqueApril 24, 2015
    The campfire shrimp was amazing! Great service!
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  • Andrea V.heart icon on user image
    Andrea VillarrealMarch 4, 2015
    Omg. Those stuffed shrimp are to die for!
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  • Tj B.heart icon on user image
    Tj BeinsJuly 31, 2013
    Really good I got the chicken fajitas del mar . Man I am stuffed
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  • Amanda L.
    Amanda LuiFebruary 20, 2012
    Ask for Tanya! Seriously the best service I've ever had in my life. She's amazing!!
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  • Rich K.heart icon on user image
    Rich KycFebruary 4, 2017
    The Pappasito's Grill is awesome!
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  • Sean M.heart icon on user image
    Sean MillerDecember 30, 2022
    Cheese enchiladas 🔥
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  • Rodger D.heart icon on user image
    Rodger DodgerMarch 19, 2018
    Loved the Campfire Shrimp Tacos
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  • Quincy I.
    Quincy IhemeMay 23, 2015
    The food is a bit pricey, but the food, drinks and service is definitely worth it. We came here after Pappadeaux gave us a hard time about coming in a big party. Great decision.
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  • Akshay S.heart icon on user image
    Akshay SoniAugust 10, 2014
    Fresh tortilla chips with guacamole dip 😋
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  • Russell G.heart icon on user image
    Russell GuessMarch 13, 2015
    Fajitas are always on point.
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  • Kelsey A.
    Kelsey AlkireJune 9, 2011
    Ask for Omar as your waiter he is the best and makes a kick ass table side guacamole
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  • Jenny B.
    Jenny BDecember 20, 2011
    Ask for Timetria! Hands down one of the best servers I've ever had!!
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  • Erin H.heart icon on user image
    Erin HallFebruary 25, 2015
    Great Mexican food, classic.
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  • Mike R.heart icon on user image
    Mike RobbinsAugust 19, 2015
    Everything
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  • DaShaun J.
    DaShaun JamesMarch 25, 2014
    Awesome place
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  • Michael B.heart icon on user image
    Michael BellAugust 26, 2017
    Pricy, but a Houston classic!
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  • Adrian P.
    Adrian PuenteAugust 26, 2012
    Try the Frijoles refritos - *_* really good
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  • Batt M.
    Batt MakerMarch 25, 2014
    Tilapia and bacon wrapped scallops: Amazing
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  • Crystal W.
    Crystal WashingtonApril 12, 2011
    Don't be surprised. The middle stall in the ladies restroom contains a bidet in disguise.
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  • Howard J.
    Howard JosephFebruary 21, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Ask for Stephanie Shaul when u come in
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  • Mindi L.
    Mindi LittleOctober 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The Pina Coladas are amazing !!
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  • Aericc B.
    Aericc BourgeoisieMay 23, 2012
    Best Grand Gold Margarita Ever
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  • Christina B.
    Christina BrownMay 18, 2012
    They shrimp brochette sumthing serious!!
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  • John M.
    John McClendonAugust 15, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Half price fajitas for 2 on Wednesday! Read more
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  • Tara T.heart icon on user image
    Tara Tallon WhittingFebruary 24, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Half priced fajitas on Wednesday nights!!!
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  • Velda P.
    Velda PettewayFebruary 28, 2013
    Great food!!
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  • Heather M.heart icon on user image
    Heather MDecember 1, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Leave the tailgating mess to Papasitos
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  • Edith S.
    Edith SantiagoAugust 19, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Go on Wednesday for half price fajita
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  • Samantha S.
    Samantha SabrsulaMay 29, 2012
    Marjarita is awesome
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  • Jacek R. W.
    Jacek R. WojnarowskiNovember 17, 2022
    Bad service. Girl at the counter miss-recorded a phone for reservation. Wasted time. No apology. Won’t visit again.
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  • Sarah M.
    Sarah MercerNovember 25, 2010
    Wednesday night fajitas, two for the price of one after 5pm. Beware quality is lacking.
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  • Rhonda F.
    Rhonda FlowersDecember 2, 2011
    water line broken.. no water. take out only. the employees seemed to think it was funny..which was aggravating.
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  • Kelly D.
    Kelly DoveNovember 13, 2011
    Food to go
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  • Diana M.
    Diana MarielJanuary 1, 2019
    Parrillada es buena. Tex-Mex
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  • Elizabeth E.
    Elizabeth ElmoreSeptember 22, 2011
    Queso. Queso. Queso.
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