Stopped in to have a drink with a friend, but of course I couldn't resist indulging. We sat at the bar to avoid a wait. Our bartender was great. She was on it with getting those drinks out. She had to call several times for the waiters to pick them up due to them piling up. So, if your drink tasted watery last night, it wasn't the bartender. It was due to them sitting there for an extended period of time. Anywho, I had my favorite drink, a frozen watermelon margarita. Being the light weight that I am, one is always more than enough. I also got some shrimp brochette. The bacon was a bit salty but good nonetheless. BFF had a Long Island which she said was very good, and the seafood enchiladas. They initially gave her 2 when she asked for 3. The 3rd was brought out later. She also felt that they skimped on the shrimps but had plenty of scallops. Of course, we will be back. read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Frozen Watermelon Margarita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Loud typical Mexican decor. Service was very nice and polite. The avacado app. Was good but they never cut th avacado loose so by the time you dug it out the studying was all over the plate. Chicken fajitas was not very tasty. I had grisle in it and way to small condiments. Only enough cheese for one huge taco And same thing with the beans and the rice. It's just not big enough proportions for your other four tacos read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Chicken fajitas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I want to leave this review for our server Kim, who was so polite and knowledgeable, sweet and attentive. It's very refreshing and it's been a while since I've had a server like Kim on top of that the food was stellar. The fajita nachos were so tender and everything was seasoned to perfection she gave me a bag of chips and made sure that all of my things were nicely packed to go if you go to Pappasito's, you must ask for Kim. read more

I used to frequent this restaurant more and I'm glad I stopped by. I had the lamb chops and they were so delicious. They were well seasoned and had a beautiful presentation. The service was great! I can't wait to go back again. read more

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This place is amazing. I really like the fajita. Ask for Femi. He's a really cool waiter! read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Pappasitos is always a vibe! Service was impeccable and our food was plentiful and delicious! Bret was our server - attentive, informative & just a feel good person all the way around. He sold us on the lamb chops and they did not disappoint at all! They are giving Pappas Steak House a run for the money and you cannot beat the price! Cooked to perfection - succulent, juicy & meaty! In addition, I recommend the queso with ground beef, the Wave margarita Swirl, Mexican candy shots, the chicken flautas and you can never go wrong with the enchiladas. A good time was had, the food delish and the service was extraordinary. They give you so much food for the price and there was plenty to take home. There's nothing better than left over Pappasitos! Go see Bret with one "t"! read more

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First time here. Came on a Friday late afternoon around 3 PM. It was not crowded yet, so we were seated right away. our server, Sydney, greeted us right away & gave their recommendations on drinks & food. Overall, our server, Sydney, was very good - service was excellent. Though, it wasn't the best Tex-Mex, I've ever had, all the food was nicely cooked - not overcooked nor undercooked. Portion sizes are good. I would recommend & I would come back. read more

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First the location is prime from my hotel and of course you have the other pappasitos locations (barbecue, fish) nearby. So the options are wonderful. Once you enter the cantina definitely has that Tex Mex feel. It's pretty loud with the music and conversations going, I could barely hear the waitress. The food arrived hot and quickly with a nice presentation. Of course the cocktail was on point. I actually got the average instead of large cocktail and didn't finish the drink. Maybe I'm a novice! Overall a good evening with quick, prompt, hot food and decent customer service. I do think the price of the food and the actual food is over rated. But just my opinion! read more

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We already enjoy coming to pappasito's for the chips & salsa and margarita alone. Yes, there are many other great options on the menu but, Arlene is not one to be sold. Instead she's one who helps keep spirits up and makes you feel well taken care of all the while with a smile. We enjoy her energy and hospitality! Victoria is also great and we enjoy talking to her. Thanks for a consistent good time! read more

The service at this Pappasito was beyond exceptional!! Hannah was attentive, courteous, professional, and personable. The food was delicious and delivered promptly. I would highly recommend that everyone stop by this location. read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Woohoo, amazing Tex Mex! The service was great, they give chips and a personal salsa for each diner, which was appreciated. They also quickly bring out more chips, salsa, tortillas, etc proactively. We ordered the Wednesday special family style fajitas and they didn't disappoint! The tortillas were freshly made on site and delicious, all ingredients were great. This meal was firing on all cylinders. The garlic butter really was the x factor which took the fajitas to the next level. Note, I'm a pescatarian so I skipped the meat. Tres leches cake was also very tasty. I'll be back when I'm in town! read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Wednesday special family style fajitas. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Best fajitas I've ever had. My wife and I shared the steak, chicken, and pork carnitas.

We celebrated my son's birthday on a very busy Thursday night and the manager who's name was jose i believe did an amazing job making sure everything went smoothly. The manager was attentive, professional and still took the time to make the experience feel special for our family. We truly appreciated the great service despite how busy it was read more

Our family of five (17mo, 4yrs, 17yr and my husband and I) went in for dinner last night and we were highly impressed. Each of us found something we enjoyed. The food is very fresh and tasted amazing. Leilani was our server and she was kind, friendly, prompt with service and offered recommendations for areas to check out around town. We would love to visit again when in the area! read more

All the food was delicious and hot when it came out to our table! From the queso with taco meat, to the chicken quesadillas to the delicious dessert of sopapillas. We will always come eat here when we come to the Dallas area. Our waiter was also amazing! Our drinks never got half empty, he answered all our questions and ensure we had everything we needed and more! It was such a busy place but we never felt forgotten and there were a few birthdays celebrated and they sing such a fun song! read more

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The service and drinks- immaculate! The food left something to be desired. The shrimp salad was good after being drenched in dressing. The fajitas was alright for my sister but she's defiantly had better for less. Whatever you do, don't order the ceviche. It was obviously not done traditionally, fish cooked in lime juice, which is fine but the fish was so hard and unflavored we thought it was chicken. The three of us took a bite and instantly disliked it, even our server noticed how much we didn't like it and replaced it with a different appetizer. The strawberry margarita was amazing though, super sweet and strong based on how drunk I was at the end. Our server was awesome, he was attentive and when we said it was my sisters birthday but she didn't want the song, she's shy, he still let us take a pic of her in the Birthday sombrero and got her a birthday ice cream. Super sweet team but the food should definitely be updated a bit. read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Margs 3 - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Met a business contact here for lunch at his recommendation as the best Tex Mex in Dallas. Went with an open mind and empty stomach which was essential. Massive and cavernous venue with lots of lunch crowd and boisterous noise level. Very friendly staff greeted and seated me. My contact arrived and he proclaimed his intention to order for us both which was great and took the pressure off. Chips and Salsa - complimentary basket after basket of thin, light and crispy tortilla chips and personalized small bowls of salsa. Chips 4.5 stars, Salsa 3.5 stars due to a flavor that reminded me of soap in the salsa Queso Dip with Ground Beef - 4 out of 5 stars - creamy, savory complement to the chips with nicely seasoned beef to add some punch Guacamole- 4 out of 5 - fresh, vibrant color, flavorful - a great accompaniment to the chips and our entrees Steak Fajita with Garlic Butter Sauce on the Side - 5 out of 5! This was the bomb! Warm, soft, pillowy flour tortillas with nicely grilled strips of steak, sizzling onions from the platter, cheese, crema with a side of rice and beans. Now the star of the show was without dispute the garlic butter sauce - it took the flavors to a new level. A must! Bacon Wrapped Shrimp - 5 out of 5 - again a total star in the lineup. Big juicy shrimp grilled in a strip of bacon. An incredible preparation - and yes - give it a swim in the garlic butter sauce. Only service deduct was for ordering unsweetened tea, but getting refilled multiple times with sweet tea. I'm guessing I was in the minority ordering unsweet. Worth a repeat when I go back to Dallas read more

Margaritas | Fajitas | Service Margaritas - These are pretty amazing! I asked the server, Mike, what the best tequila or mezcal-based drink was and he did not hesitate - "Margarita." I had their signature margarita which was pretty amazing. Good flavor, probably dangerous flavor because it was hard to detect the alcohol. Fajitas - I had the chicken fajita. It was probably the top 5 I've ever had. Fajitas are my go-to for Mexican restaurants. I lived in Tucson, AZ for 5 years, so I know good Mexican food when I have it. The portions were hefty, and the food was savory. Would definitely recommend it. Service - Overall, I was most impressed by our server Mike. He was pretty outstanding. Never let a water glass get below 1/4 full, always was prompted with whatever we asked for, gave great recommendations, and was pretty honest about the pros and cons of each selection. If you can get him as your server - Do it. Pro tip - good amount of parking. So no worries there. Pro tip - go light on the chips. I had way too many and had to take food home because their portions are massive. If you have a table of 4 people limit yourself to 1-2 bowls of chips and salsa/guac to make room for your meal. read more

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Horrible salsa! It's like ketchup. No onions or cilantro. Like watery ketchup. My nachos were broken chips with a giant heap of beans thrown in the middle and the cheese was half melted. We asked for green sauce in place of the red salsa. It was good but was an upcharge. My husband's chili relleno was not good either. Son order fried Avacados with chicken. Underwhelming at best. I hope visitors to our great state don't think this is good Tex Mex. it is NOT! Find a hole in the wall place. read more

I ordered the Camerones Diablo (highly recommend) and my husband had the beef fajitas. The homemade tortillas, melted Mexican butter, fresh guacamole, salsa and chips... wow. It impresses me every time! This lunch might have made the five hour drive to Dallas worth it all on its own. read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Beef fajitas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Dined here for the first time and had Nick as a server... he was nothing short of amazing. Tried the beef and chicken fajitas, generous portion & man the beef is so well seasoned. Easily could be a shareable. Also had this margarita (can't remember the name) but it was big and inexpensive. The vibe was relaxed and it's cool for a date or for a bite with friends. Nick was so sweet and so engaged with our table & made sure we picked what was suitable for my appetite and the occasion. After we told him it was our first time, the tall manager came to our table with a sweet surprise. Thanks so much for such a memorable experience, the food and service has made this my new favorite place. read more

This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants. A friend and I went to the Richardson location. We were promptly greeted by Eduardo and seated immediately. Nathan came over and went over a few of the premiere choices on the menu. He took our drink menu and returned promptly. Overall Nathan was top notch. You can tell this was not his first rodeo. He was so personable and really took pride in doing his job. He was definitely fast fun and friendly. We ordered off of the lunch menu. It was quite a value. Very large portions. I ordered Queasadillas, Enchiladas, beans and rice. The food was seasoned well and the plating was superb. The Service was excellent!!!! The relaxed ambiance of the restaurant was quite popular with the guest. Pappasito's is nothing short of AMAZING!!!! It will forever be my Restaurant of choice. read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Lunch Portion Chicken Quesadilla, Beef Enchilada, rice and beans - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I think 2:30 is a good arrival time with no wait for lunch. We did anticipate a 15 minute wait time but to our surprise we were seated on arrival. It's a regular good lunch at pappasito's today. Food arrived steaming hot. Holly was attentive! My tea glass was never empty. This matters to me! Lunch menu is available Sunday- Monday until 4pm. I enjoyed lunch here and placed a to-go order for hubs to enjoy later. Dessert was not offered to us before the check arrived. I wonder why? Perhaps, the new normal. Who knows. Of course, we will return. read more

Pappasitos Cantina - The reason most folks come to dine at papassitos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Came here on Cinco de mayo expecting a super long wait, ended up only being 40 minutes for 4. Pass time by going to the bar. Tried a watermelon margarita, and a moscow mule. Moscow mule was great. The watermelon margarita was good for a bit but then eventually was too sweet to drink and was very filling but comes with a frozen watermelon slice which was nice. When you are seated you are given chips and salsa of course. The chips are ok being very thin but the salsa was great. Tasted amazing while having a nice spice kick to it. I ordered the beef and chicken enchilada combination which comes with beans and rice. The food was good and the serving size for everything was good as well. read more

Good food, kinda pricey but well worth it. Seating is very tight and it can become noisy at times. Love the fresh tortillas and the fajitas really good. Good service read more

Went here for a company lunch, since it was a coworkers 60th birthday. The atmosphere is cute and looks like a place you'd want to happy hour at, for sure. The salsa is served warm and tasted like something was wrong with it. I usually tear up the chips and salsa at Tex-Mex places, but after a few chips-worth of attempts, I had to give up on it. I mentioned this to a coworker and he thought the same thing. So hardly anyone touched the chips and salsa. The chips are thin, oily and little to no salt on them. We ordered the queso with ground beef in it. It was alright, but can't say more about it. Nothing to write home about. Taste like something you'd make with Velveeta in a crockpot at home. I ordered the tequila lime salad with Salmon, and though it was okay, it still had a bit of that funky taste on it too...so maybe it is the oil they use? I can't be sure, but I have never experienced this at a Tex-Mex place before and it is enough for me to not want to eat there ever again. After the server took our order, she came back 15-20 min later and said she had lost our order...so she had to re-confirm our orders and put them in. At the end of the meal, they did sing happy birthday to our coworker, which was nice and fun...and they gave a scoop of ice cream with a strawberry and chocolate sauce on it. Underwhelming, but sure. Nice gesture. All in all, 2/5, would not return. read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Tequila Lime Salad with Salmon - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The food here was delicious. I really enjoyed the chicken fajitas and they give you a large portion. Also the white queso with the meat was incredible. Service was great and there were nice vibes. Definitely able to accommodate large parties which is nice. read more

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Had a Christmas lunch with coworkers today at Pappasito's. The restaurant was a lot bigger that I was expecting and had a homey entrance. I had made reservations for 10 people. Two of my coworkers had already arrived, so when I and another friend entered, I let the hostess (zero smile) know we had arrived, and she promptly told me that she cannot seat us until at least 6 people in the party were present. What?? We had to stand at the entrance, where the blustery cold air blew in whenever the door opened. My coworker didn't hear her say that to me, so a few minutes later, she asked a different hostess (again, no smiles offered) if we could be seated. This one said that 7-8 members of the party needed to be present to be seated. Beyond idiotic. Not sure what happened, but once a total of 5 were at the restaurant, we were seated. A friend said she heard the hostesses (described as 3 young Hispanic girls) complain about us. If you don't want to work, then quit your jobs! I sadly drove by a few homeless people on the way to the place-- they should be thankful that isn't them! Our waiter, a young Caucasian guy, was a little quiet at first but was joking with us by the end of our meals, thankfully. He was attentive and kept our drink glasses full. Our food was good but not worth the high prices. $32 for shrimp fajitas, which consisted of about 10 medium shrimp and onions, and lukewarm veggies. I don't eat meat, so when I asked him about the rice and beans, he said the rice was vegetarian but all of the beans contain pork. He didn't bring any rice to me, but that's ok. A coworker l, arriving late, follows a halal diet. For some odd reason while I was away from the table, her shrimp fajita meal was delivered. I noticed the rice and beans, so I let her know quickly that the waiter stated that all beans contain pork. She was shocked because he had told her they were vegetarian. Totally confused! She didn't take the chance in the inconsistent information, just as wouldn't, either. Will I return? Nah. There are way too many other options in the area. Plus, I wouldn't be able to tolerate the snotty hostesses again. Management really needs to retrain these girls with attitudes- it reflects poorly on the restaurant. read more

Went to Pappasitos"a Saturday for my nephew's 18th birthday. We were very upset about the almost 3 hr wait. But had the best waitress Laura who was fairly new. But turned our night into the best Family night. She was very professional and listen to everyone complicated orders got them perfect. Laura's service was excellent and would definitely give her 5 stars. The food was awesome as well. Thank you Laura for being so amazing and awesome. This was Saturday March 1, 2025. read more

I always come to Pappasito's when I am in town. But this time was exceptional. And it was all due to our waitress-- SYDNEY! She has found and perfected the lost art of waitressing. Not only was our food delivered in a timely manner, but she always had a smile on her face. If she wasn't delivering food quickly, she was stopping to make personal connections with her tables. Not just a "how is the food", but she learned the names and stories of the people she served. Every table walked out with a smile on their face and thanked her by name. Next time you are at Pappasito's, do yourself a favor and ASK FOR SYDNEY!!! read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Guacamole - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The service and food are great. Just about anything you order is going to be quality. EXCEPT ... the beer has higher alcohol content than the pitcher of $50 margarita . Do not buy alcohol here. Beer is okay read more

One of my favorites places to go, but this time was a little sub par. To be fair the food came out well, but the service was awful. Our server just didn't want to be at work. He did take our drink order but then I literally ate my chips & quest, main dish, and finally the drink came as they were asking me about dessert. Like bruh where the hell is my drink!!! Clearly upset by this a manager did come to table with my drink finally, and for the trouble took off the 9 dollars for the chips & queso. Which to me is unacceptable why not comp the drink, since I did wait forever and day for it. The food was good but with the poor service I can't just give more than 2 stars read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Normally, Papasito is on point, but for this particular instance, the service was a little bit slow. The food was good, but not as top quality as it normally is, but that doesn't mean that it isn't just a one off thing. dinner for two equals 100 coconuts read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Came into Dallas for a work relevant and found this restaurant. Started with queso and Rita's that were on point. Then, as we decided on our orders, our server, Kat, gave the best description of the special that my friend couldn't even wait to hear the entire description "I need that!" She said. The margaritas are, no cap, the best around. Strong enough to know you've had one but super tasty and not going to leave you unable to enjoy your evening. From the homemade tortillas and queso to the meals and even the desserts, though there simply was no way we were gonna fit another bite in our bellies, but we saw some on other tables, it's clear Pappasitos takes the business of making people happy very seriously. We never had an empty glass and the plates were gone as soon as the food was eaten. Honestly. We assumed Kat was a probably a trainer server so in our final conversation with her, when she said it was her first week here, we immediately asked to see a manager! Why? Because it's not common for newer servers to be this dang good this soon and we wanted to acknowledge this with her management team. But guess what happened.... You know how managers are? Sykoria made her was out to the table within a minute or so and she asked if we were having a good evening. We shared with her how great we fell Kat was doing and do you know what she said? She thanked us for caring enough to take the time to give our feedback. She explained that our feedback helps a lot and they truly appreciate it. Sometimes managers "say" the right thing. But tonight, I really believed that Sykoria truly appreciated our feedback. The table next to us overhears the conversation and even agrees that they were very surprised that we were both having such great experiences. Thanks pappasitos! read more

Diamond Chanel at the door had us walked past 10 empty tables to the back wall of the restaurant where it was too loud and hot. Food was under cooked and drinks too sweet. Our waitress apologized constantly. read more

It's a chain so it's weird to add a review but this is my absolute favorite Mexican food place in the planet. The del Mar platter should be the only thing on the menu. Excellent chips and salsa (the indicator of excellence) crazy tender and juicy chicken and steak fajitas, amazing shrimp brochette with butter to dip in and even the cheese is obviously really grated not from a bag. Quality and flavor that is consistent on every visit. Great job read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Plato Del Mar - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I will start off by saying the food here is GREAT! a little expensive, but very tasty and even the tortillas are good. The reason for the two stars has everything to do with the hostess - I've included a picture of her here. As you can see in one of the pictures - the place was quite empty when we got there. They wanted to sit us just as you enter the dining room at the table nearest the entrance. I told the hostess, I would prefer a different table so that we aren't in a high traffic area of the restaurant. She literally yells at the other hostess in Spanish - "Quiren otra mesa" meaning they want another table. So, she walks us all the way down and sits us just outside of the restroom. She later walked by with a smirk on her face, which certainly changed when i snapped a picture of her as we were leaving. This person is either clueless or just passive aggressive. Either way, I certainly hope she isn't there the next time we go back. read more

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Rob was exceptional!! He was our server and was so sweet. He was very attentive, quick to action, and seemed To do his job with passion.

I took my dad here for Father's day. The food was wonderful and delicious. Our drinks we awesome. Our waitress, Juanita R. was wonderful. She was funny and joked with my dad. She helped me make this Father's day weekend a memorable and wonderful for my dad. Thank you very much. My dad and I had a great time. We will be going back again. read more

Pappasitos Cantina - My dad and our waitress, Juanita R. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

If you want Tex Mex, THIS is the place to go. The food is great. Sometimes I want to get the larger plates to have leftovers for home. The service is always on point and it's a good place to bring a big group for an occasion! read more

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