Nice small Mexican place with friendly staff! It has standard breakfast tacos, more breakfast options, and daily lunch specials, but the quality is average. The place itself has an odor, so it wasn't a very pleasant dine in experience. Would come back for some take out breakfast tacos next time maybe. read more

Papa Joe's Tex-Mex - Chalupa Wednesday Lunch Special - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

IYKYK. Papa Joe's is that local neighborhood spot. They know you by name, they always take care of you, their food is amazing, and you'd take a bullet for them. Never change, papa joe's!! read more

The food was average. I was quite excited to try this place because of the great reviews, but nothing stood out. I appreciate they are a small business and definitely have patrons that like them because the phone was constantly ringing for to-go orders. The restaurant is small. Asked for a chicharron con huevo ala mexicana "crispy" taco and received a plate with soggy chicharrons and little flavor. Tortillas were not homemade. The breakfast potatoes were bland. The beans were bland. The barbacoa was okay, but still added salt. I don't know why places offer pico all the time instead of onions and cilantro. There's no decaf coffee offered. No fresh lemonade. Overall, will not be going back. read more

Papa Joe's Tex-Mex - Barbacoa plate (bland overall) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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10/10. Love me some Papa Joes. There aren't a lot of places I can get an authentic machacado con huevo a la mexicana taco!! The staff are amazing. My gf loves their bacon egg and cheese. It's actually her favorite in the city. Didn't grab a pic. Single crispy bacon on perfectly cooked eggs. Definitely a staple place for us. read more

Papa Joe's Tex-Mex - Machacado ala mexicana - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great breakfast taco. Bigger interior than it looks from the outside, 3 or 4, 4 tops,

Very good food and service! The food was priced a little higher than I would expect but it was definitely worth it, especially for a local family owned business. Not to mention, the serving size is pretty filling. read more

My favorite Pop and mom shop the barbacoa and menudo is the only one I get out of any restaurant in Austin. The travel is worth it at all cost!! Every time I go the customer service is fantastic.. the atmosphere is is so comfy. I love all there food it is so so good, go try it and you won't be disappointed !!! read more

I was visiting from Seattle and found this place after visiting Boggy Creek Farm. Boggy Creek was a little bit disappointing but Papa Joe's was super yummy. Should have ordered more and eaten on sight. Some tacos were a little soggy after driving 20 minutes to Pflugerville. read more

Papa Joe's Tex-Mex - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very friendly neighborhood dining spot. Orders arrive quickly to your table and pricing is right for the meals. Glad I found it!

Great mom and pop shop for breakfast and lunch! Handmade Tex Mex deep In East AUSTIN. Nice People! read more

I love this place! Papa Joe's Tex-Mex has the best customer service and also the best breakfast tacos in town! I would recommend to try the migas tacos if you get a chance to come here. The best part are the homemade corn tortillas! read more

Papa Joe's Tex-Mex - Breakfast tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It's a simple formula for a nice breakfast stop: great tacos, great coffee, great service. I'm happy and I'm sure I'll be back.

We are visiting Austin from Mississippi and were looking for a local place to grab a bite to eat. Found Papa Joe's online and decided to give it a try! When we first pulled in the parking lot, we questioned whether or not we wanted to go in by the outer appearance of the restaurant, but we are so glad we did! Fantastic food and very kind staff and patrons! Some of the nicest people we've met since being in Austin. Highly recommend if you like small, local eateries! We visited on a Sunday for lunch. read more

Papa Joe's Tex-Mex - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I almost shouldn't leave a review of this place, and keep it a secret. But, I feel I owe it to other Urban Outfitter shoppers to let them know how good this Mexican food is. In Austin, as you might know, it's hard to find a place that just cooks food and doesn't try to be all cool and trendy about it. It seems like everywhere you go nowadays is trying to have that special...vibe. Well, this place doesn't have any of that... Here's where you get good food, cooked by a good family who appreciates their customers. What more can you ask for? Sometimes though, I have to warn you, it can be hard to get a table so you might have to order out. I came in here a few days ago at lunch and it was packed, even still I got my food fast. You can call ahead if you don't want to wait. Hurry up and get in here before the Indiana Jones hats take it over and make it cool. read more

Very nice young lady at cash register and very enjoyable ambiance. Good East Side experience. Breakfast tacos - yes please! read more

Papa Joe's Tex-Mex - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

How are there no reviews yet? Oh well, I fixed it. When I worked down the street at the Yeti Coolers warehouse, I ate here all the time and gained weight because of it. Thanks to me now working in Cedar Park and being on my feet constantly, I've been able to shed a few pounds, so I can afford to come here once in a blue moon. My first trip here, maybe six months ago, was slightly disappointing because I was given a beef enchilada, instead of cheese, with my Combo Loco plate. The cashier misheard me, and that's no big deal; it happens. I still enjoyed what I ate that day. The Combo Loco plate comes with a beef and bean chalupa, a beef taco, and a cheese or beef taco, along with your typical rice and beans. Anybody who knows me knows I routinely go to Camino Real up the street from my house and get the same damn plate, except there it's just called the Number 33, which isn't nearly as interesting as "Combo Loco". Look, I've sung Camino Real's praises for years, but the food at this place is just better. What can I say? I'm loco about the Combo Loco. read more

Papa Joe's Tex-Mex - Combo Loco plate - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good food, great people, funky decor, no dinner hours. The Goods: - Food. First, know I'm not a Tex-Mex fan. In fact I generally dislike it. But Papa Joe's has recipes closer to Mex than Tex. More beef flavor in the tacos and fajitas (not crowded out by spices). Lighter, more "Mex" corn tortillas and corn taco shells. Enchilada and sauce compliment each other. I even like their refried frijoles (usually my least favorite Tex-Mex standard). - People. Friendly, casual, genuine. They are glad you are there and glad to be there for you. - Vibe. Hole-in-the-wall. Smallish, a little rough around the edges, but very clean. Haphazard but fun decor. - Price. Not a bargain, but reasonable. Daily special and a drink will run you $9.24 plus tip. The Bads: - Minimal parking. If the place is almost full, you'll struggle to find parking that doesn't encroach on the neighboring businesses. But I've always found something. The Uglies: - No dinner hours. :-( Breakfast and lunch only. Closes by 2 pm or 3 pm, depending on the day and business. The bottom line: Good food and great people will keep me in Mexican heaven. read more

Local spot that makes you feel at home. Great food for the price point. Quick and excellent service.

Literally one of the BEST quesos I had. I'm picky about my queso, too! Super friendly and quick service. Their green salsa is also very BOMB! Cover your taco in it and BAM! Great. read more

Papa Joe's Tex-Mex - Queso Compuesto - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best crispy taco plate on the east side. Reasonable prices and great interpersonal customer service!

This my taco spot!! Every day I walk in here and these beautiful people treat me like a valued customer. Food is tasty and the environment is welcoming. Great place!! read more

The service is quick, the environment is authentic and the food is awesome!!! I would definitely recommend them to anyone who wants some good Tex-Mex. read more

This is my favorite place to go and have breakfast or lunch. The family that owns it are great cooks and have great customer service. The food is great!. I highly recommend this place. read more

Good breakfast tacos...tried the bacon and egg and the chorizo and egg...my wife tries the cheese enchiladas...no to bad

I love coming here for lunch, the food is always good and the service is great. I highly recommend the Migas

I am a bus driver on a busy schedule. I placed my order and was told it would be ready in 5 minutes. 10 minutes later I arrived as promised and my food was not ready so I left 1 hour later I got a coworker to call and make sure my order was going to be ready in 20 minutes. I arrived 20 minutes later and was handed a bag. I asked if this was the same food they had made 90 minutes before and was told yes...why would I want to eat tacos that are 90 minutes old and cold??? I was ready to give a glowing review on my own personal food criticize website and would have eaten here regularly Until next time, this review stands read more

Tiny hole in the wall Mexican restaurant but the food is delicious. Chicken flautas are some of the best I've ever had and the verde sauce on the chicken enchiladas is delicious! read more

This is everything a Tex-Mex spot should be. Family owned and operated, delicious, authentic tacos (the al pastor is my favorite so far), excellent customer service, breakfast all day, and a huge menu to match the portions. Truly an East Side gem. read more

A real local spot! The tacos are always fresh and hot when I get them. Definitely give their barbacoa a try. The people are always so warm and kind to me. I stop by once or twice a week for breakfast and I'm never disappointed. read more

Best migas tacos in Austin. Don't say I didn't tell you. The staff is also always friendly.

This place deserves all 5 stars. The staff is friendly and great. The tacos are unbelievably delicious and well affordable. It's a small local atmosphere and they always complete my orders in a timely manner. I buy a lot of tacos for my job and we all love Papa Joe's Tex-Mex! I highly recommend this place. read more

I'll start by saying the food is great. My team and I used to get breakfast tacos here about once a week. The man working the counter today gave me a weird look when I walked in. I was friendly, tipped well, etc... As I was leaving, he smirked at me and said, "Merry Christmas!" I was obviously confused because it's the middle of September. On my way out, I looked down and noticed my shirt had a Star of David on it and this was clearly an antisemitic remark. Again, the food is solid. It has been a while since I've experienced antisemitism, though, and this should never happen anywhere. read more

Papa Joe's has, hands down, the best carnitas in town. I eat there with a group of coworkers at least once a week and we're always blown away by their delicious food and friendly service. Definitely worth checking out if you want the most delicious tacos in Austin. read more

I love this place! I am a regular here...they have delicious Migas! It's authentic Tex-Mex and absolutely delicious food. The staff is lovely too and it's never packed. read more

Hands down the best tacos in Austin. Want to sample tacos like the local Tejano community enjoyed for years before the gentrification began? Come here. Period. read more

Wonderful Food and Outstanding Customer Service! Thank you for valuing your customers! Happy Holidays! read more

This was my to-go place to get breakfast. Today I ordered a barbacoa plate and found a bug in the potatoes. read more

Papa Joe's Tex-Mex - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is an East Austin gem of a TexMex hole in the wall café. Everything I've eaten here has been outstanding. It is TexMex at its best. The beans...oh, my word. The beans are amazing. Best authentic Texas breakfast in East Austin, hands down. Take some selfies with the colorful outside art. read more

This place is great! Just a mom n pop breakfast/lunch place. Fresh eggs and food.. Staff is super nice. Hidden gem.. I guess the tacos are awesome! The door is non-stop opening with people constantly getting tacos. read more

love the girl and lady super sweet of them ! they are so attentive and respectful! and the food is super good