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    Papi's Tacos

    4.0 (233 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    RIBEYE SMOTHERED BURRITO
    Daniel Y.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pretty good vibe in this cantina, good menu and very upbeat for a tourist trap.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Visited the night after Cinco de Mayo And the restaurant was pretty dead Chips and salsa was good and we added the guacamole and the queso sides, the others selected different street tacos and I ordered the smothered rib eye burrito. The burrito was very under whelming and the rice in the burrito was not cooked properly and was not cooked through. Couldn't really enjoy it. The worst part was 2 out of 3 of use ended up getting sick afterwards and spend the over night and all morning hugging or stuck on the toilet. Back in the toilet as I bang out this review while it's still fresh on my mind.

    Street Tacos VEGETARIANOS
    Chintan D.

    Overall 3/5 () I am conflicted on what to rate this place to be honest. From the outside, it really doesn't look that inviting but I am glad I did choose to go in. It's hard to find decent vegan/vegetarian options in Ocean City. I found this place attractive as they had a dedicated vegan menu for us and also had multiple options for street tacos. (Food - 1.5/2) We ended up trying multiple vegetarian tacos as we really liked them the first time. They have this fillable forms that you check off to customize your tacos with your favorite proteins, add-ons, sauces, salsas, and sides. It's not a long wait either, so once you give the checklist to your waiter, they turn it around real quick. I should note that the spicy sauce that we asked for was the highlight to add flavor. Otherwise, the dishes seem to be underspiced. My son enjoyed his kids quesadillas with a free toy to take home at the end of the day. That small action was enough to make him happy. (Drinks a 0.5/1) The drinks were just average. They didn't feel amazing nor did they blow me away. It was overly sweet and lacked the punch. (Service and Decor - 1/2) As for the service, it's fairly relaxed so it could come off like they don't care. However, I took it like they were just being cool and not overly pushy. Though a bit more formal friendliness couldn't hurt. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside though can be improved as it seemed a bit outdated and too dark even at 5PM. Some better lighting and refreshed decor can change the highlight of this place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, this is a decent find for vegans in the area. Not too sure if I would comeback again in future though. I did feel that this place is more towards 3.5 than 3 stars and has the chance to go way above.

    Omelette (build your own)
    Melissa S.

    This place is an outstanding choice for brunch! They have a great menu for tacos, burritos, etc. but we opted for brunch instead. Bartender was friendly, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place is gorgeous inside,[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and I highly recommend!

    Robert G.

    Saw so much hype on social media about this place. So I had to try. Service was nice food came out pretty fast but was not impressed. I expected a little greasy but after eating the tacos I had more oil on the plate I would be able to fry my own tacos. sorry wasn't like able for my taste. Sinks in bathrooms very hard to turn on off .

    Lights and decor
    Jake L.

    Food- the food was phenomenal! I had the birria tacos and that with the consommé and the jalapeno mayo was amazing. Service- The waiters and other service staff were really nice! The service was a little slow however they really made up for it! Ambiance- [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Ambiance was really nice overall! The decor was beautiful and the restaurant was well kept.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Love this place! Definitely want to come back one day!

    June specials.
    Kaitlyn H.

    I had tried Papi's before for a takeout meal, and had a bad experience. The bowl I got wasn't very good, so I wasn't motivated to go back. We decided to give dining in a try last weekend it was completely different! We got seated and then saw a happy hour deal, but at the bar only. After waiting a few minutes and not having our server come anyway, we headed to the bar. We had great service at the bar and enjoyed the drink deals. We each got a meal and both were really tasty. I enjoyed the tacos and the toppings were no joke. The salsa that came with the chips and the ones I got with my tacos were delicious and fresh. We will definitely be back!

    short rib burrito
    Ned P.

    Birria tacos were excellent! Short rib burrito was also reported as excellent. Service was fantastic. Highly recommend the mango-rita diablo. They have separate vegan and GF menus. Would go again.

    Queso
    Heidi F.

    Big Papi's fan and was excited to visit there location in Ocean City. They had great off season deals like an $11 burrito and happy hour. Service was great but food was pretty cold. The server took it back and heated up our cheese was still not great but better. Made a fresh burrito and it was a lot better! Sangria and margarita was delicious. The chips and salasa were phenomenal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I really liked this location and ambiance although there were issues, I would come back for another try![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Menu
    Doug B.

    We got Papi's to go. The staff were very helpful and friendly! I got the Quesabarria and cheese queso sauce. The food was fabulous! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I loved the inside of the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was encantato![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You should really try this place, you'll love it!

    Kelly D.

    As usual, good service, good food, reasonable & FILLING! Maine Root Beer tried tonight & very good. I also never had fried pickle & loved it! Disappointed as the Tamales, my FAV (& reason I go) are NO longer on the menu. Hope they bring them back.

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    Always amazing food, very easy accommodations for allergies (gluten for us) and great, thorough service. Vladimir was awesome!!

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    The food was absolutely amazing!! So good! Loved Jessica, our waitpetson. Very sweet and patient!

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    Good food, kids get free toy, service was horrible. It is better to do take out than sitting

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    Service was great food came out fast drinks were delicious. We will try when back at the beach.

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    Great food, hot tortilla chips and Vladimir V's service was exceptional! Give him a big summer bonus!

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    They make the best fajita steak and chicken salads! delicious! loved everything about the restaurant!

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    Shotti's Point - Ocean City

    Shotti's Point - Ocean City

    4.4
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    1.3 mi
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    The food was amazing , the portions were very generous and the staff was so on top of everything,…read morereally great experience! will definitely go back everytime we come back to Ocean City!

    After facing the harsh reality that the pizza place we wanted to go to was closed, we wandered into…read moreShotti's Point. While it took us about 45 minutes to be seated, it was worth the wait! One of the great things about the wait is that the restaurant is butt up against a surf shop full of curiosities. I wound up purchasing my daughter the sweetest little bracelet with a ceramic goldfish charm. That made the wait time fly by, and before we knew it, we were getting called to a table in back. We were promptly seated and given a drink menu with many options. We were seated in an open air spot at a pub table. The menu is diverse with many options for different tastes. We ordered the fries to share as an appetizer. It was an insane portion of hand cut potatoes loaded with all of the toppings indicated on the menu. Three of us decided to split two pizzas and an order of wings for dinner, and the other ordered sandwich. The food came out, piping hot, and it was delicious. The prices are reasonable, and the parking is easily accessible. Do not go to OC without checking out this cool spot.

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    Skirt tacos, chicken tenders and fries for the 12 and under crowd, wings.
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    Hooked

    Hooked

    4.2
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    Recently in OC, MD, we ruled out a handful of suggested restaurants by looking at menus and decided…read moreon Hooked. We were looking for a delicious fish dish. We were set on getting the salmon and the swordfish dishes which we did, and it did not disappoint! They were the most delicious dishes I had experienced in a long time. I asked about the seasoning on the salmon and the waitress, who was fabulous, said it was Moroccan. I loved the hint of cinnamon but according to the Moroccan spice I looked at on the web, it is a combination of numerous spices which amounts to a delicious combination of flavors. Both dishes were paired perfectly with their sides and sauces. I have never left a review about a restaurant before. This will be one of my few unforgettable meals. If dining inside, bring a sweater. They don't skimp on their air-conditioning. It was a cool night so we ate outside which was nice, but what made it nicer was our wonderful waitress, Fanika(?), who had the most awesome, helpful, outgoing personality that makes a dining experience that much better. And she was right about the coconut espresso martini. It was delicious! She also mentioned that the menus are seasonal so I am looking forward to returning to Hooked when I'm back in OC and trying other meals. I'm hooked!!

    Great food, we had great service! Our server Kate was efficient, informed and delightful! Thanks…read moreHooked! Michael

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