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    Papas Mexicanas

    3.0 (62 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Steak Stake Fries
    Sara Z.

    For being amusement park food and not from a taco shop I gotta say their Carne Asada Fries are actually pretty fire. Unfortunately I don't have a picture of their Carne Asada Fries, but they come with a good amount of meat and toppings, even the guacamole. It's definitely one of my favorite things to get on the Knott's meal plan. For seating they have some outdoor tables nearby or you can go inside to eat by Casa California. Lines can get long here, especially on busy days so just be prepared for that.

    Steak stake fries - Halloween 2025
    Victoria C.

    Happy to say that since the first time I got the fries, they've gotten better. I've received hot fries so the cheese has melted (for the Carne Asada). The service really has its ups and downs... I've had times when the staff were super nice and other times when they were plain rude. That said, I'm really only here for the fries, and so far they've continued to improve. I also like trying the seasonal items they offer, and some of them have been really tasty.

    Carne asada fries
    Denise M.

    We go to Knott's Berry Farm a lot. We love thrill rides and Knott's has a few great coasters. Plus it's close to FIL's house. Of course that means we have to eat at the park sometimes. Today we tried Papas Mexicanas in Fiesta Village. This place is basically French fries (shoe string, curly, or sweet potato) topped with various combinations of Mexican food. We got the carnitas fries and the carne asada fries. No. Thank. You. I did not like this place at all. Not even a little bit. The fries tasted like they were cooked in oil that should have been changed out a week ago. They were topped with a little carne asada that was just okay, a scoop of guacamole (that was pretty good), a scoop of sour cream, and shredded cheddar. There was absolutely no salsa or hot sauce, so the fries were incredibly dry, and the taste of old oil and sour cream was pretty all it tasted like. I ended up picking out the meat and throwing the rest out. The carnitas fries were slightly better, but that taste of the fries came through in those, too. We have had some pretty good food at Knott's (e.g. Fireman's BBQ and Ghost Town Grill), but this place isn't one of them. I will definitely pass on this place next time.

    Amy L.

    This is.. typical amusement park food. There were some photos on Yelp which showed actual big steak pieces but what I got from the carne asada is almost like burger meat beef and not steak. I opted for the dining pass so the prices are different (it was charged $12.97). The menu prices for the carne asada fries showed $14.75. I thought the fries were just okay, nothing amazing and nothing like the local carne asada fries you would get at a Mexican restaurant.

    Carne asada fries yumm
    Deanne R.

    Well first time trying the papas mexicanas at the new renovation spot here at knotts. Way more cashiers open with some wait after your order is placed. But wow it's really good, in my opinion. Today we didn't want to ruin dinner so we only had one order. Very yummy and satisfying

    Carne asada fries. Good flavor, but toppings lack luster
    Susan N.

    Now I see why they get low ratings. The order fulfillment is bleh. Toppings are so sparingly given. Sad! Although it has good flavor but the presentation, portion size, skimpy toppings, I do not recommend unless you have an undying craving for carne asada fries! Do not visit this place. Go to Casa California instead. They're not as bad with skimping. It's expected now that we pay double price for less than the expected portions and less quality ingredients. Choose wisely every dollar you spend! Service was eh. You know why? Look at the outcome of what's delivered. Speaks for itself. Service wasn't bad but it isn't positive either. Now that I've tried it, NEXT!

    Menu October 2025

    Good food and good service. Portions are not big though. We tried the carnitas fries and the seasonal steak stake fries. We also got the hot chocolate which is pretty much hot water with the scent of packaged hot chocolate. Seating are all outdoors. We got the season meal / dining plan. When you use it, all the receipts will say $7.50 but you don't need to pay for anything. Worth it only if you go often.

    Chili Cheese Fries. I added the ranch myself
    Katie D.

    Eh. I got the Chili Cheese Fries for $13.00. While the portion size was decent, the quality didn't reflect the price. I rarely waste food, but I disliked them so much that I couldn't finish. Decent portion size. On the bright side, the customer service was excellent, and there was plenty of outdoor seating available. Unfortunately, the food itself was disappointing.

    Lemon butter and garlic shrimp fries. Part of Summer Tasting.
    Randy L.

    O M G the Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp is SOOOOO good. Ordered it with Shoestring fries (which are the same size as McDs, but better). Literally smothered in Parmesan Cheese. Make sure to mix it around well, it tastes and eats MUCH better. There are no tables around, BUT there is inside and outside seating not far away. On this day, it was hot, so I went inside with the AC going full blast. This is a Summer Night's Taste Card special and it definitely special. The service was okay as the backend forgot my order and about 5 ppl behind me received their food before I did, but oh well, stuff happens. Highly recommend this dish. Happy Eating and Fight On!

    Carne Asada Fries
    Liz N.

    This doesn't look like much, but it fed two people easily. Everything was super flavorful and hot and if you have the food pass, it's so worth the extra two dollars. I do wish they had a dessert option like churros or ice cream, but this is a really great spot for quality and quantity! Service was quick and workers are friendly.

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    Tamara T.

    I just realized this place moved locations and they stepped up their game with the fries, but there's still something a miss. It's like they have all the right ingredients but somethings missing or it's almost a 5 star place/concept. Since they moved I've tried the chicken tinga fries, a side of yucca fries and their a la Diabla fries. They're above mid, but it's so frustrating because it's almost there. I recommend the Yucca fries over any of the other fries. They're thicker, tastier and don't get soggy from all the toppings. I ordered the a la Diabla fries today and the advertisement says it comes with Yucca fries, but when I got my order it came with seasoned fries. It was above mid with with the seasoned fries, and the corn just worked really well with the fries, but I know the Yucca fries would've been WAY better! Also the a la Diabla fries area basically the shrimp from Panda Express, the cilantro lime rice from Chipotle (even though this rice had no sign of cilantro in them), some not so spicy crema sauce and corn. The chicken tinga is SPICY so be prepared with some water or soda on hand. It's a good snack that will hold you over for a while, but won't make you feel too full or tired. The line is hit or miss. If most people have a Knott's dining plan then it will move fast but if people are paying with card then it tends to move a bit slower. Overall still a solid place to get a good meal/snack.

    Tamale fries
    Brian K.

    I thought this was one of the highlights of our Knotts merry farm food tasting. We got the tamale fries, which are part of the meal plan and they were really good. Basically a tamale dumped on top of fries, but the fries were nice and crispy and the tamale had a great flavor. Would definitely get it again and I want to try all of their other options.

    Carne Asada Fries
    Joriene M.

    Food (4/5 stars): The Carne Asada Fries definitely exceed my expectations for theme park food. They serve heaping amounts of sour cream, guacamole, and cheese on top of a decent portion of fries. But they skimped on the carne asada. I also wish they melted the cheese more. It's still better than most overpriced theme park food options though! Experience (4/5 stars): * Price: it's expensive compared to Carne Asada Fries outside of the theme park, but $12 is pretty reasonable inside the park. * Wait Time: terrible during Saturday lunch! I waited more than half an hour * Service: good

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    Fries were good, meat was on the colder side and the steak was absolutely cold.. I guess if your hungry they are ok

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