Super cute spot offering scrumptious tacos and mouth-watering drinks. I came in wanting to get take-out and decided to order the ribeye tacos with a side of pina salsa. The service was a bit slow, but there was only one person doing bar and taking orders, so she was getting everyone as fast as she could. Since I got takeout I didn't get to try their drink selection, but they looked absolutely divine. The tacos had an amazing flavor and the onions were caramelized to perfection, but overall it was a bit dry. There was a crema on top, but it didn't help to add moisture. The pina salsa was incredible though-- you can tell they use fresh pineapple instead of canned, and it wasn't spicy at all. The to-go order even came with a really cute branded bag! I would definitely recommend this spot. However next time I go, I would get some extra sauce on the side to make up for the dryness. read more

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Had a great time tonight being served at the bar by Tristian! Very attentive and met all of our needs. Will definitely be back!

Spent New Years in Baltimore and was having a lot of trouble finding food on New Years night. Stumbled across this taco spot, the three stars were definitely from the ambiance, the music was great, everyone was super friendly. Decided to take the food to-go since they were closing soon. The nachos weren't bad but the presentation was awful. Also got carnitas tacos, they were a little dry but the sauce helped a lot. read more

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I had a lovely time at the Papi's Tacos of Fells Point! I ordered a traditional margarita with a spicy salty rim, YUM! And I also ordered 2 tacos (1 extra for Taco Tuesday free) of Gringo Style veggie tacos. The queso topping on the tacos was so delicious! I am pleasantly surprised to see they have a $5 frozen margarita special as a way to beat the heat. Well that was surely refreshing! Service was fast and smooth, our server was kind and funny and welcoming. Overall, this taco spot is a great place to gather with friends and have a laughing good time! Can't wait to return again for a taco Tuesday with the girlies ! read more

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Okay the reason I really can't give this place 5 stars is because there's essentially no option for those of us who genuinely have a genetic deficiency for spicy food. I know, I'm lame. This restaurant however is DEFINITELY not!! The staff and servers have always been consistently great, upbeat and very pleasant. It has this amazing vibe that is casual, but so we'll put together you can still bring a business partner! I've come here with a variety of guests and just about all have truly enjoyed the experience. So while I haven't brought kids here, just make sure to ask anyone interested if they're okay with spice. (Some of us just aren't cool enough ) read more

A bit of a dive but around the corner from S Broadway and not as jammer packed as the bars and restaurants across from the farmer's market. The food is good. Service is distracted but friendly once you have their attention. read more

Papi's Tacos is a solid choice in the Fells Point neighborhood if you're craving casual Mexican street food. I try to take advantage of their happy hours. One thing I love about Baltimore in general is that most bars/restaurants offer a decent food menu with deals during their happy hour, in addition to drinks of course. The service I've received here has always been solid, no complaints. I would say this location is a bit unique in that the left side is your typical bar seating and the right side is more of your dining room seating for larger groups. My go-tos are the gringo's tacos, the birria tacos and their chips and salsa. read more

Papi's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Overall papi's tacos is a cute vibe for a relaxed dinner with friends. The drinks are tasty - I had a spicy margarita. The food is just ok. We ordered the yuca fries and house guac to start. The house guac was a bit underwhelming as it seemed to just be mashed avocado (with a large piece of unmasked avocado too). The yuca fries were probably the best thing I ate. As for the vegetarian tacos, they were quite dry and in need of some more flavor. The concept sounded delicious, but the fried components just made the whole thing bland. TLDR: a great place for drinks and maybe a skip for food read more

Papi's Tacos - House guac, chips, vegetarian tacos - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

the place has a good vibe, but the music should be the radio version not the uncut version. And now for the service it needs to be better because he was all over the place. yesterday and the bowl was not good at all had better at (chipotle sorry) and cheaper it's over price and you nickel dime for everything from sauces, ect. and it was taco Tuesday and all drafted beers were supposed to be $5 but I as charged $6 and I do not like auto gratuity you may not deserve money for bad service not worth$125 read more

I always always get the shrimp tacos on flour with cilantro onions and the red rice ... I absolutely love this place the food the ambiance and the bartenders are really nice read more

Papi's Tacos - oh boy. I understand the need for Americanized food - many people are not accustomed to certain foods and spices and are not comfortable diving straight into the authentic sources. However, The food served here needed that spirit to be fully manifested and embraced in the food they serve. The Birria tacos especially left a lot to be desired as the filling was minimal and the consommé was dilute. Birria tacos are one of the foods that definitely needs some TLC as not putting your best foot forward for these tacos a disservice to its status in the Mexican food arena. Aside from the tacos, the chips were fine - they definitely know how to make a white Queso dip. It's plenty cheesy, flavor packed, and rich. Overall, it's Papi's Tacos is the place you go to for a casual Mexican food experience when other places are just too inconvenient to go to. read more

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Rolled through Papi's Tacos for a cool work dinner. They were able to seat about 10 folks nicely. I had the gringo nachos which were good and to the point. Can't lie the food didnt make me wanna smack my momma but it was okay. Their drinks are legit though so I'd definitely come back for that. read more

The tacos were alright, but I think what sold me is their hot sauces (they have el yucateco and Ruben's hot sauce). I wish they had more vegetarian options. This location does get pretty busy, but they do have seating inside and outside. read more

Sat at the bar, order never made it to the kitchen, long wait, and inattentive service. Our food never arrived. The bartender covered our tab, which we appreciated, but the experience and vibes were off. It's a shame, Papi's used to be our go to neighborhood spot. read more

LISTEN! We just searched happy hours in Baltimore and Papi's Tacos popped up ... you literally NEVER think about Mexican when in Baltimore because Baltimore is all about crabs and seafood but the reviews were great so we said LET's DO IT! And MAAAAAAAAN are we glad we did! Service, to ambiance to food .... all 100!!!! And this is us sitting at the BAR!!!! And the happy hour menu is a reduced price menu .... this was heaven sent! We honestly said we wish we could run our entire order back so we could eat it again ... that's how GREAT everything was! Do yourself a favor and stop in for happy hour or for breakfast, lunch or dinner because either way you'll be happy you did!!!! Oh and the bartenders are AWESOME! read more

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Had the beef torta special, it was nothing special. Ambiance and service were average. I would pass on this spot again.

My friend and I came here as a last minute option because we wanted sangrias and saw Papi's Tacos had them. I hadn't been back here since prior to Covid so it was good to check it out again. We sat indoors as it was a pretty windy day out. To start, we got their sangrias (red option only). They came out foamy which was weird and it tasted fine at the beginning. It did get watered down quickly and tasted too lemony later (there were lemons in the sangria). Not the best sangrias here from our experience. We decided to share their Guac to start and were brought out fresh tortilla chips with salsa as well (the chips and salsa are complimentary to the meal which is nice). The guac was huge and had great flavors - it was delicious and we loved it. We each chose to get the street tacos and share them - I ordered the cod that they had that day while my friend got the chorizo. Since it was Tuesday, they have a taco special which gives you a 3rd free per your 2 taco order (they come 2 per order)! My cod was fried well but in general, there wasn't much flavor to it. The chorizo was super dry and didn't taste that good at all. It was disappointing our tacos weren't all that good or flavorful. The service was good and the staff were friendly. Their specials and prices are quite good but not much to rave about the food or drinks we had. The only thing we really liked were the chips and guac. It may be some time before I decide to come over here again. read more

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We ate at the bar and the place is comfortable, the bartender was nice and fast, and the food was great. The house margarita was tasty and well done also. 20% gratuity is included in all done in meals. My wife was happy to hear Bad Bunny playing throughout our meal. She is sitting next to me making sure I mention that lol. read more

Papi's Tacos - Taco Fajita Taco Ensalada - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I hate to leave a bad review but I just ate Papi's Tacos for the first time and was severely disappointed. Al pastor tacos were cold, bland, and dry. Their fryer oil must've been old too. Smelled and tasted rancid (Chimichanga & churros). Go to Barcocina instead. read more

I've been to Papi's Tacos a few times now, but unfortunately, my experiences have been disappointing enough that I won't be returning. On two occasions, I ordered online, and to my surprise, they charged a 15% gratuity fee and did not honor the Taco Tuesday deal--an odd choice given the circumstances. Now, as a Texan, I know my Tex-Mex, and this just didn't hit the mark. I've tried both the short ribs and carne asada tacos, and both were slightly dry, lacking the flavor and juiciness I expect from a good taco. I had high hopes, but neither really delivered. The last straw was when I went in person and realized I was missing a taco from my order -- the one I did receive was ice cold. Honestly, I only gave this spot a chance because it's close by and I didn't feel like driving, but the lackluster food and issues with the order have made me decide I won't be going back. read more

The service here is pretty good depending on the server you get. They actually got my order completely wrong but were nice when I told the second server and they fixed it. The food itself was alright. They def overestimate the portion sizes but the food is still pretty sizable. The prices are a bit high though imo. The vibe is SUPER casual but feels very cramped if you eat inside. They have great seating for outside though! read more

Papi's Tacos - Baja Burrito Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I would give the food 4 stars, but had to subtract one due to the poor service. I visited on an early Monday afternoon around 4, despite not being busy at all, the bartender/server was not attentive and pretty much was ignoring everyone except a guy she was busy talking to at the bar. Had to get her attention numerous times cause she was so deep in conversation instead of doing her job. Plus, she looked like she was high, so that may have been part of the problem. read more

Great prices for happy hour drinks. Also great bartenders...Didn't try any of the food.

$14 for the breakfast burrito tells you mostly everything you need to know. It was a really good burrito. the creamy salsa was very good. the breakfast potatoes also very good. Refried black beans great nuff said. Now for the serious stuff I hope someone at papis is reading this. The rice is ass. It was firm which happens but it also tasted like somebody made it with an old el paso taco seasoning packet. I think there's a highly skilled scandinavian chef in the back who is sick at making tiktok food but not basic mexican food(to be clear and fair, again, the mexican rice is my only gripe rn). Also the "4oz red rice" and the "8oz rice" are labeled differently so I thought i'd get two different types of rice but it was just two tiny containers of not good rice for $10. 5 stars for me still but just order carefully. I probably wouldn't get something like enchiladas or chilaquiles here if that's even on their menu but i'm sure their nachos, burritos, fried items are great. Basically if you are annoyed by the pickled cabbage at mexican spots trend. don't get the rice. The breakfast burrito you might like read more

I was having a craving for tacos after a long walk so I decided to try Papi's for the first time. Great service! I sat at the bar and the bartender was sociable, attentive, and very helpful with food and beverage selection. I went with the street style tacos - an order of the Camarones and Carne Asada, both gringo style. The Camarones was hands down my favorite. So flavorful!! The carne asada wasn't was flavorful as I hoped it would be.m but still really good. I can't want to come back to try more. read more

Papi's Tacos - CAMARONES SHRIMP TACOS and CARNE ASADA TACOS - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Server was great. Food was not. Got street tacos - came with 1 tortilla, flat and topped like a tostada. Very difficult to eat. Way too messy and flavor was mostly onions, not much else. Skip this place. There were 2 tacos, just 1 tortilla each, to clarify.​ read more

family-owned, great price, amazing ambiance, taco joint in fells point! i have been here multiple times and they do not disappoint. also, FREE chips and salsa on your first order - gotta take advantage of that delicious offer for more: follow @mealwithmj on Instagram read more

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Had a wonderful lunch with a peach house margarita (delicious), elote (photo attached - LOVE that it's traditional corn on the cob), and two house tacos. Every table gets free chips and salsa after arriving. Our service was prompt and our server was very attentive and quick with getting our food and drinks to us, as well as our check. You have the option to sit outside, inside in a bar area, or inside in more of a traditional dining area - we sat in the dining area and it was great! Can't wait to come back - there's a lot more that I want to try from the Papi's menu! read more

Papi's Tacos - Elote - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Guac is yummy...everything else was a SOLID NO FOR ME. Service and vibes are okay tho--unfortunately wouldn't go back

This is white people Mexican food. Visiting from LA is thought we'd get some margaritas but even those were bland. The food was meh as well, Would not come back here again tbh. But the employees are nice and didn't seem as busy. You can tell what type of Mexican restaurant by the chips and salsa and this place failed If you want authentic Mexican food this ain't it. read more

Let me just say I'm glad I found this place!!! Not only was the food amazing the service was on point! We came during happy hour so we took advantage and used this time to try some appetizers. The plantains and elote were authentic! I felt like I was back in my hometown San Diego Cali! Sat at the bar so I didn't get to see the whole establishment but it did look like it was on the smaller side. Their prices outside of happy hour aren't too bad. House margarita was the bomb! Go here for your next taco Tuesday! read more

Papi's Tacos - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We came in and were seated immediately. The bar area is separated from the restaurant area. The service was good and quick. They brought us water immediately and chips and salsa soon after. Chips were really good, not too salty. They were fresh and hot too. Spiked horchata: 4/5. Delicious but could be a bit sweeter and creamier Birria tacos: 3.2/5. The meat wasn't as tender as they should have been and could've been a bit more flavorful. It was hard to get a bite without a large chunk of meat coming out of the taco. The meat to cheese ratio was good. The tortilla was nice and crisp. I wish we got more than one lime wedge with the tacos but the avocados on top were nice. I also liked the jalapeño crema and I'm not a big fan of jalapeño. I probably wouldn't order them again. I would come back to try their other tacos and things though. read more

Great place to come for taco Tuesday . Street parking available . Food is good -reasonably price , service is decent . The establishment is very small but a nice place to come eat and get some work done on ya computer . It's a vibe . read more

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Five Stars!! Awesome. Loved this place. Ketchy. Tacos are excellent. Service was fastactic. We ordered 4 carnitas and 2 vegan. Street taco style in double wrapped tortilla. Fresh cilantro, onion and radish. The chef does it right baby. 2 margaritas topped off a spectacular meal. The chips were awesome. Fresh and piping hot with a great salsa!! Love this place. read more

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Papi's tacos is always a great place to go when in Fells Point! It was a nice day so we grabbed a table outside, which is decorated with adorable bulb lights! It's in a pretty busy part of Fells Point so there were lots of people walking by during our meal-- they also have a more private back patio which was closed while we were there. They started us off with some complimentary chips and salsa, which is always delicious! We then ordered the nachos with carne asada which was pretty good-- I'd recommend not adding on protein as I don't think it added much and wasn't worth the extra money. The chips were a bit soggy and I wish the jalapeños had been cut up into smaller pieces rather than just sliced, but the cheese and beans sauce was delicious. The Al pastor tacos (gringo style) were the highlight of the night!!! They were so sweet and savory at the same time, and the gringo style toppings and cream was just delicious! We got the carne asada authentic style which was good as well, just not as flavorful as the Al pastor I'd definitely recommend checking out Papis tacos-- the customizable street tacos is a great way to be sure you get a taco you love, and they have so many different options. The service was great as well! read more

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Second time around and it was not a fluke. The place is amazing. Service is great and rare now a days. Genuinely happy staff. Everyone was super knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered tocos with the paper and pad with selections on a clip board. It's a two taco minimum but it's ok. The table quicker than the drinks landed warm chips with a mild salsa, both with a great flavor. read more

Papi's Tacos - CHICKEN TINGA TACOS GRINGO MEAT TACOS - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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We were excited to try this restaurant, and unfortunately our Food left much to be desired. The vegetarian burrito was very bland, and the fajitas, oily and greasy. We will say that the guacamole was fantastic. We did not particularly enjoy the service. We found our server to be a bit brusque and impatient. Not that much finesse. Finally, when the bill arrived, we couldn't believe how high the prices were with the inclusion of the tip. Tread with caution when choosing your Mexican dining experience Tread with caution when choosing this restaurant to enjoy your next Mexican dining experience in Baltimore. read more

I only have ordered delivery, although I walked by this place a dozen times. It's always packed and looks like a fun time. Rice and refried black beans are so flavorful and the perfect addition to a savory quesedilla or smothered enchilada. The guacamole is the star, and comes with fresh tortilla chips that do not disappoint. My delivery go-to, I will venture in the next time I pass by. read more

I read the reviews, and trusting Yelp, as they RARELY steer me wrong, I chose to trust them in providing my anticipated delicious fajitas! Well friends, the fajita is more of a tacos salad with chopped beef rather than seeded carne asada *. I also added chicken, which was a shredded chicken rather than traditional fajita style chicken. The salad was super bland, to say the least. While the customer service was excellent, based on food and decor, I would recommend trying a different spot, maybe Vida Taco Bar? read more

I consider myself a taco connoisseur and I was slightly disappointed with Papi's chicken tacos. I'm not really a fan of shredded chicken tacos and the tacos were loaded excessively with toppings. I would have liked them much better than with just the traditional meat, onions and cilantro. The elote on the other hand was awesome! I literally devoured each piece within seconds. The corn definitely made of for the tacos. I plan on going back and ordering my tacos without all of the extras, because the flavors could have been so much better without them. Stay tuned.... read more

Papi's Tacos - Street Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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