The food and the service are consistently good! If you are eating at Little Pappasito's Cantina, do yourself a favor and ask for Ethan. He is one of the best servers we've ever had. He anticipates what we need before we even have to ask, keeps everything running smoothly, and somehow manages to make it seem effortless. What really sets Ethan apart is his positive attitude and genuine connection with guests. He remembers details, offers great recommendations, and brings a level of enthusiasm that makes the entire experience fun! It's no exaggeration to say he's one of the main reasons we visit nearly every week. If you're looking for great service and consistently great food, we highly recommend both Ethan and Little Pappasito's Cantina. read more

Little Pappasito's Cantina - Ice cream dessert - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Went with family on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Had a reservation. Lucky to find a parking space. That was the good part. Seated at a large round table. Ordered queso, guacamole and fajitas with flour and corn tortillas, quesadillas and a side of grilled veggies. Fairly straightforward for a Mexican restaurant. So, then we waited and waited and waited. Eventually got a few glasses of water, some plates and some silverware. Not enough for the entire party. I guess they were washing the plates and cutlery. The chips and salsa and queso came out with the guacamole. Still waiting for plates for a few in our group. Don't worry they told us. We will bring out more plates and silverware with the fajitas. Then the quesadillas and fajitas came out with the beans and rice, but no tortillas. No flour tortillas. No corn tortillas. And no extra plates. Still washing dishes?? So we kept waiting as we ate in shifts. Like being on call. But we were just a large family seated together at a round table. Eventually, they brought us more silverware so we weren't eating with spoons and they brought out large plates. Like oversized entree plates for our fajitas. We ordered fajitas to go, but there was so much food on the table that we asked for to go boxes. Once. Twice. Three times. Went to the hostess and even to the manager. Still they refused to bring me boxes to take the food to go. My family got impatient, so we finally left. So much food waste. Would have been good for lunch the next day. We LOVE the Original Pappasito's on Richmond and Hillcroft. There is a difference. Worth it to drive not to deal with this lack of customer service. So surprised. read more

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I was told the fajitas here were amazing, so naturally I couldn't say no when my friend invited me here for dinner. It was pretty busy and the parking lot was packed. A few cars were waiting for other's to leave. There's a sign that says additional parking but I couldn't figure out where that was supposed to be. We were greeted and put our name down for a table. In the meantime sat at the bar while we waited. The margaritas here are really good! After 10 minutes or so we were able to get seated. The workers were really nice and attentive to us. One of the hostesses and I had a nice conversation with one of them. The food was good - fajitas did were great, as expected. Good spot! I just wish the parking lot weren't so crazy. read more

Little Pappasito's Cantina - Fajitas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Today I ordered my regular, the beef and chicken platter. For the first time in four years, it just didn't taste quite right. I'm not someone who complains, but I mentioned it to the bartenders. Their response is exactly why this location deserves six stars. They immediately took care of the bill and then went a step further -- they offered to prepare a brand‑new platter for me to take home. That kind of service is rare these days. They didn't hesitate, didn't question it, and treated me with genuine care and respect. Even on an off day, they made sure I left satisfied. This is why I keep coming back every Saturday. Outstanding service, great people read more

Little Pappasito's Cantina - Mr.Bailey & friends - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I thought the service and atmosphere are perfect Staff and employees are suburb. I will return in the future

The Happy hour is awesome here!!! Jay was my bartender super friendly and got everything out quickly. Thank you Jay! Will be back very soon.

Just stopped in to get a drink. My best friend has been raving about how good they are and they didn't disappoint! The margs are really smooth and the ice is blended so well that it doesn't give ice. Best frozen marg I've had in a while!!! 10/10 read more

Little Pappasito's Cantina - Drink menu - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came for my nieces birthday and it was an amazing experience. Our waiter- Beto was exceptional. Was fast and had out order correct! The food came out amazing, my step dad salmon was not cooked for his liking and they easily made it again for him! The manager Deshawn was epic. He was so kind and just has a great personality. Even though it was a busy day, everyone came out to wish my niece a happy birthday! Even with a free ice cream sundae! Always will be coming back to little pappasitos read more

Little Pappasito's Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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First and foremost, if you are a fan of ordering online, or meeting up with friends, please remember that there are 2 Pappasito's locations on Richmond, one in the Galleria area and this one, differentiated by the word little, in Upper Kirby. As you may have guessed, I mention this to save you the 11 minute drive between the two locations incase you too forget this very important detail! I also mention this to say that the group is a patient team of angels. While I sat at the Galleria location, after ordering at this location, I received a courtesy call from Little Pappasito's. I guess this location receives location confusion pretty often, because the gentleman on the line was so patient and understanding. He exhibited the same energy when I arrived. Considering I ordered $100 of product, I really appreciate the A+ customer service (even for takeout orders)! read more

The service was fantastic. Sam, manager and Zach, server are amazing. Zach has a excellent knowledge of the menu and checks in throughout the meal. Sam suggested a cocktail. The hostess was friendly and welcoming. The teamwork was evident. Dom, another server saw the water glass was 1/2 full on our table and filled our glasses. The server buddy system works! Taya checked on us. Amazing service for us during 2026 Houston Rodeo season. Free parking. 10/10. Tamales are different than other locations (fabulous). Ambiance is great for lunch or dinner. read more

Little Pappasito's Cantina - Dragon Margarita and remnants of tamales. I highly recommend. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Wow is an understatement. I cat day enough good for this place. Clean, great vibe and decor and the food. I've never had Mexican food this good. The Fajitas were off the chart. The best restaurant I visited in my week stay in Houston. Please please Pappasito's open a restaurant in California! read more

Little Pappasito's Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

I went with a party of 6 on a Sunday so we decided to make a reservation. The restaurant was packed, and we had to wait 10 minutes before we were seated. The ambiance was nice and felt very homey. Our server was very friendly, and we were promptly greeted with thin, crispy chips and salsa that is quite addictive. I ordered the crispy tacos with beef which were ginormous and tasty. The shell was fried nicely and did not feel greasy or heavy. My husband got the birria de res which was seasoned well, and served with corn tortillas. Other members ordered the classic beef fajita platter which was cooked well and very satisfying. The tortillas are cooked to order and have a wonderful texture and taste. My diagnosis: Expertly cooked Mexican food with fun atmosphere. read more

Little Pappasito's Cantina - Crispy Tacos with beef - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

You can't go wrong here. I recommend coming HUNGRY because you get so much food. Everything is delicious and the service is also very attentive. We came here for lunch this time but I have been here many times before. The parking is also convenient outside. read more

Little Pappasito's Cantina - Enchilada - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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These pictures display what legally responsible restaurant owners do to notify their customers of any potential allergic reactions to certain foods, specifically peanuts, which are widely known to the general population at large on a "reasonable person standard" basis. I am very much looking forward to escalating this with you and your night shift employee who refused to admit wrongdoing, apologize or show any form of remorse or human compassion in any manner during the situation. I relish the vision of discussing how he attempted to physically intimidate me (legal assault) in front of others and cameras while 2 of his colleagues formed a semi-circumference around me to press me. We're not done here night "manager." read more

Little Pappasito's Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Amazing fajitas. Two of us got the large portion for two and it was more than enough to take home for lunch the next day. The fajita meat was fantastic and all the fixings were fresh and flavorful. One of my fave meals in Houston. read more

Little Pappasito's Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Pappasito's Cantina is a top spot for Tex-Mex.Fast service, attentive bar staff, and a great place to meet up and enjoy tasty food! read more

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Outstanding experience from the moment I walked in, Deandra greeted me with the biggest and most authentic smile and asked if We were celebrating anything today, great start from there. Amaris greeted us at the table and offered the most detailed explanation in regards of specials and drinks. I ordered grilled Spanish octopus and a mirage margarita and my spouse had braised beef enchiladas and little pappasitos Mexican martini. read more

Little Pappasito's Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is top quality TexMex! A Houston favorite. The red snapper dish is delicious! You Gotta try it! I also had the freshly made strawberry lemonade. That was also very good. The guac at pappasitos is consistently good. You really cant pick a bad dish here! The service was great, our waiter recommended the snapper dish, with did not disappoint. He was knowledgable and friendly The ambiance was nice, mostly a Sunday dinner crowd. We sat on the patio, all good. read more

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Little Pappasito's Cantina is a five-star place. The service is incredible, and the food is consistently wonderful. Everything is worth ordering and re-ordering. Their fajitas are perfect, and I cannot easily determine a better option anywhere. Their drinks are also noteworthy; I love their coffee just as much as their margaritas. It's excellent Tex-Mex in the Houston area. read more

Little Pappasito's Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

We love this place! Every time it's great food and great service. We LOVE Chelsea, she is the best! She is one of the main reasons come back to this location so often. Amazing vibes. Always. read more

We love Little Papasitos! They put such a fun, upscale twist on classic Tex-Mex. The pumpkin seed garnish on the guacamole and the potato taquitos are incredible, and the margaritas are both delicious and dangerous! My husband stopped in for lunch the other weekend and the staff brought him an order of the French toast to try from the new brunch menu. He LOVED it. Said it was the best he's ever had! Great food and friendly service keep us coming back again and again. I can't wait to try the brunch! read more

Well dang. I'm a senior on retirement income. I was shocked to learn that this location no longer does lunch specials or the senior access to lunch specials any time. This is the location that I've been going to for over 30 years. I discovered this & left. Adios. read more

Little Pappasito's Cantina - New limited menu. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

The fajitas and queso here were enjoyable but there are better options in Houston at a cheaper price point. The servers were nice and so was the ambiance. We had a good experience overall but have found other restaurants to be more affordable and better tasting. read more

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What a complete failure tonight at Little Pappasitos Cantino. While our server was nice he never checked on our food order as it took eons to arrive. I had to repeatedly ask for more water. I finally flagged down a bus boy who kindly refilled our water and replenished our salsa for our tortillas chips. So many tables of people came after us and received their food in a timely matter. We ordered a "platter" of Beef & Chicken Fajitas. The cost is quite outlandish and considering the issues we had with our meal, we will not be rushing back! The guacamole that is served with the platter that says it serves 2-3 persons was "minuscule in portion" just enough for one person. When I mentioned it to our waiter he just said this is the portion that comes with it. When I ordered I had asked for no beans & rice instead a small amount of shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes. Our server brought me rice & beans too (completely wasted) and he had the audacity to charge for the two ounce portion of diced tomatoes on the already $62 plus fajita platter. On top of all of this we were given 3 flour tortillas for our platter that serves 2-3 and requested more. Our server took the tortillas holder, but he NEVER brought back more. Again I flagged down a bus boy and asked for more. He came back promptly with more. Additionally the chicken was not marinated grilled chicken fajita strips - it was thick slices of chicken never marinated. Such a disappointment after all the years we have patronized all Pappas restaurants, especially this location of Little Pappasitos Cantina. Higher prices should also mean appropriate portions to serve 2-3. Sad we had to have such an awful experience tonight at a Pappas restaurant! read more

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Delicious food, wonderful service and great atmosphere for a relaxing dinner. Wanted to eat light tonight so I got the salmon salad. Great choice! My husband got the chicken fajita flautas. Yummy! Our server, Charles, was outstanding and attentive. This is a great restaurant - great food, great service and great atmosphere! Wish they had one in my home town read more

5-5-25 (Cinco De Mayo) Time: 17:03, Ticket #0190, Server: Madeline, TSI: E800 A 5 Star experience. The food was ambrosial, Margaritas were superb, queso with ground beef was palatable, corn tortillas were esculent. Madeline provided professional service coupled with a smile, menu knowledge, attention to detail, and perfect timing. We will return soon. I'll share my experience with my family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. read more

Little Pappasito's Cantina - Fine Dining at Little Sitos. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I'm a huge fan of this location specifically and when I heard they had a brunch I knew I had to try it. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with prompt and hospitable service. I decided to sit at the bar. The bartenders Chelsea and Kevin welcomed me back & started me off with my pappasitos experience. They were very attentive & accommodating to my requests. Service was amazing, not only did I have the bartenders check on us but also Marie and Dre stopped by to check in & make recommendations for the new brunch menu. Everything was amazing from the service to the ambience. The food was flavorful & respectfully traditional with a twist. I really enjoyed it and I would definitely recommend anybody around Houston looking for a new brunch spot. read more

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Bacon wrapped shrimp stuffed with jalapeño peppers and monterey jack cheese? Yes please! The plato san juan was soooo good, I would highly recommend. We also got the chicken mole enchilada which was solid as well. Our server Isabella was great, very friendly. She went over the menu with us and was very knowledgeable on each of the dishes. She even gave us some chips and salsa to go, which was very nice. read more

Little Pappasito's Cantina - Chicken Mole Enchiladas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We used to go to that place for many years and considered it as the best Tex-Mex place in town. All our guests, business partners and friends who were coming to Houston out of town and from another country were taken to this place. It was the best place to show to our guests the real Houston atmosphere and what wonderful food and great drinks we have there. Alas, the things change and, unfortunately, not always to the best. They used to have great salsa - served warm, rich of flavor. No more, it reverted to the simple catchup-style salsa served in other low-class Tex-Mex restaurants in town. Also, it was so spicy that we barely could eat it. I guess, the current manager got tired from customers constantly asking for salsa refills and so he/she decided to replace it with a cheap junk. As an appetizer we ordered their current special - fried oysters.They were full of some weird cheese and other strange ingredients and plainly not tasty. For main entry we ordered two identical orders of cheese enchiladas. I remember them as rich and plumpy with cheese. No more. There was barely cheese in them. We also asked, as we usually do, for refried beans that not contain pork. The waiter brought us beans with pork. He was a nice guy who tried hard to serve us (which was the best part of our experience there), so we did want to upset him. He still got a good tip for his efforts. Will we return? At the present time with many good new Tex-Mex restaurants in town, highly unlikely. But we'll miss this spot. It's just a shame that it went down so badly. read more

Excellent services, the waitress was so kind! The food and drinks was amazing. I order the Fajitas! read more

Ate there yesterday. Flautas burned all the way through, food so salty hardly could eat it. Even quacamole was so disgustingly salty. Won't go back.​ read more

Dax was absolutely amazing! He made our dinner great and we were shocked to find out he was fresh out of training!!! My husband went so far as to go ask the manager Alex ha! We visit this location a few times a year and this has been by far the best experience! Our food and margaritas were on point as they consistently are! But coming from someone in Houston's upper management of the hospitality industry for 17 years I was extremely impressed with this kid! read more

Top service! The service is superb and the seafood is fresh! The sides are made to share and every side I have had has been just great. They have a nice happy hour. Right across from Trader Joe's on Shepherd. read more

Little Pappasito's Cantina - Patio Sky - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Literally the most delicious food. The fajitas are outstanding! Servers are attentive, the whole aroma and surroundings are festive. Very worth trying, I'm sad I live so far away!!! read more

Little Pappasito's Cantina - Fresh made tortillas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I be ordered Nachos to go. I should have paid attention to the picture of the nachos. Little pappasito's nachos are like a flat bread with sparse toppings. It is one layer of nachos flattened with the beans spread on top and very little of anything else. I was disappointed and not on the presentation, but the overall taste the price for those nachos was $26. I've had other food from there which was good but I will never have their nachos again. read more

The food was great! We had the roasted oysters, a margarita (balanced and strong), the trio fajitas were great! The chicken tacos were huge and filling, all the entrees were good. There was a disappointing moment because the salsa dip had hair in it, disgusting. But the waiter brought us out a fresh batch. And he was honest about the recommendations! The ambience and vibe was good! Would definitely come back and maybe not eat the salsa dip. Would be 4 stars if not for the hair in salsa. No manager came and apologized about it. We didn't fuss about it just asked for new salsa and showed him the hair. read more

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This place has all the sauces and I'm obsessed!! Please go for the potato taquitos, you only three but you're gonna want more!! I dipped in the verde sauce and the creamy green avocado sauce with the fresh crumble cheese on top (have to try but it's not on the menu so ask ). Ok next, I ordered the chicken fajitas and pork ribs! And can't ever go wrong with the rice and charro beans. Honestly no complaints here!! I think I prefer Lil Pappas over Big Pappa!! The vibe seems more chill and I even noticed with their servers were relaxed and not running around crazy!! I will be back for sure! Happy Yelping! read more

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decided to stop by this past weekend ( been here alot in the past). Things have changes. 1. Hostess sat us down without menus 2. Service was slow and it was NOT busy ( waiter was okay however did not say thank you for coming in at the end). 2. requested check and it took a while . The manager was seen just walking around but really not assessing the room. Looking around for waiter, waiting for check and table to be cleared. 3. Food was mediocore ( used to be better), green salsa changed for the worse. Oil oil and pine nut are not necessary. Crispy chicken tinga tacos were "watery" the sauce was runny. The kids nacho plate was just sad. 4. Hostesses were not acknowledging customers as they were leaving. No " thank you for coming in". Mediocore food and service. Does not make us want to return or recommend. read more

This location has made me re-love coming to Pappasitos again! The food here was amazing the cheese enchiladas were so cheesy and hot, the tacos are super crispy and juicy and don't get me started on the chips and queso! If you go to this location and want top tier customer service ask for Warren ! He was amazing. read more

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A little pricier than what I would want to pay for Mexican food but tastes sooo good! Nice spot for a fajita fix! The meat was really tender. We got some family pack and it came with so much food!! read more

Little Pappasito's Cantina - Fajita Pack 2 (Serves 4-6) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas