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    Pappasito's Cantina

    3.8 (95 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex

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    Very loud
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chicken fajitas, they never disappoint!
    Alex R.

    Had a long layover at DFW airport and was so happy to find out they had a Pappasitos! I was a little worried it would be subpar being in an airport but everything was great! Quick and friendly service as well.

    Crystal L.

    Spent a day from Hell at DFW airport. Massive flight cancellations and people everywhere. I walked around for some time looking for a place to sit down and grab some food and a much-needed cocktail. This was the only place without a long line - so it was the winner. It's an airport "Cantina" so I wasn't expecting much. The menu was a bit small and prices surprisingly high. A small-ish cup of Queso was $10 - a Beef Quesadilla was $22 (?!). And though I'm not a vegetarian, I wasn't in the mood for meat and there weren't a lot of non-meaty options (hey, I WAS in Texas I suppose). Still the Reserva Margarita was good sized and worth the $13. I would never want to repeat the 13 tortuous hours I spent at DFW, but if you find yourself in a similar situation, a nice big Margarita is probably just what you need.

    Monterrey chicken burrito
    Cassie P.

    Pappasito's took me by surprise! It looks like a generic chain restaurant from the outside, but the food was a step above what I'd expect. We had just enough time to kill in DFW for a seated dinner and this spot was right in front of our gate. We grabbed a seat at the bar to ensure we could be in and out. Our meal cost a pretty penny for what we got, but all airport food is rather overpriced anyhow. I can't forget to also mention the complimentary warm chips and salsa! That gives Pappasito's a leg up in my book, just be sure to ask if they don't dole it out right away. I ordered the steak quesadilla and my husband got one of the chicken burritos. We both really enjoyed it. On my quesadilla, there was plenty of steak, and he said the burrito was one of the best he's had in awhile. I wouldn't suggest going out of your way to come here, but if you're nearby, it's a solid option! The food came pretty fast, but I wouldn't be in too big of a rush if you can help it. There is a to-go kiosk as part of the restaurant, if you want to ensure you'll be out in time while still getting your hands on some Tex-Mex goodness.

    Scrambled eggs. Ask for well done
    Cindy M.

    [841] This Pappasitos location is located in the Dallas Fort Worth airport. We stopped in between our flights to have breakfast. Breakfast was reasonable priced especially for an airport location Hubby had the Tres Leche French toast which he enjoyed. He had a side of jalapeño sausage which he loved. Kid had scrambled eggs but they were runny so he wasn't a fan. So ask for well done I had the huevos rancheros which I loved. The baked beans were amazing along with all the other items on my plate If I am ever in DFW again this is the place I will visit for grub. We all enjoyed it

    Chicken enchiladas in sour cream sauce
    Nicole Q.

    Everytime I visit DFW airport, I find myself at the Pappasitos Cantina to-go kiosk. I just can't stay away from their amazing chicken enchiladas! The shredded chicken is mixed in just the right amount of tangy red enchilada sauce and the soft tortillas are then smothered in cheese and sour cream sauce. You get two enchiladas plus a generous side of Mexican rice and beans. The order usually comes out in less than 5 minutes. Some drawbacks though - at $20 it's a bit pricey of a meal. Also if you have a sensitive stomach it's probably not a great choice before a long flight. But if you've got time and a little bit of change to spare then you need to visit Pappasitos Cantina in terminal A during your layover!

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    Rylan S.

    Absolutely wonderful food and service, I believe our server was named Tory and she was very speedy getting us seated and our food ordered when we were ready. Highly recommend the quesadillas and enchiladas, we also ordered a frozen margarita "The Platinum" by far the best one we've had!

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    I go there for the create your own margaritas. The food is alright. I for some reason always feel bloated when I leave. Good ambience.

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    14 years ago

    Friendly bar and staff. I had Tilapia tacos which were very good and the chips were fresh. Actually excellent for an airport meal

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    12 years ago

    Even though they were pretty busy, the service was quick. The food wasn't bad either, especially for airport food.

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    Shells made daily, huge portions, great staff, it's worth a trip to Dallas just to eat here.

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    4.2(1.7k reviews)
    2.9 mi
    •$$

    After leaving the community center in Grapevine, TX, I had a craving for some Mexican food. I had…read moreheard several people talking about Mi Dia From Scratch, so I decided it was finally time to see what all the buzz was about. I arrived during the lunch rush, and both the parking lot and the restaurant were packed. Even though they were extremely busy, we were immediately greeted by a courteous and polite young man who quickly escorted us to a booth. We were seated in Ms. Maria's section, and she was a wonderful server. She greeted us with a warm smile, brought us menus along with the lunch menu, chips and salsa, and promptly served our water. She gave us plenty of time to look over the menu and was friendly, attentive, and very courteous throughout our meal. The chips and salsa were very good. My only suggestion would be to offer a salsa without cilantro for those who prefer it. We ordered the Create Your Own Combo Plate, which included a chicken flauta, a crispy taco, rice, and refried beans topped with cheese for $15.50. The taco was perfectly crispy and well seasoned, while the chicken flauta was covered in a flavorful red chile sauce that had just the right amount of heat. The rice and refried beans were seasoned perfectly and complemented the meal well. We also ordered the chimichanga, smothered in cheese sauce and served with rice and refried beans, for $16.00. It was well seasoned, delicious, and satisfying. The flavors weren't overpowering--they were balanced and enjoyable, making it a dish I would gladly order again. This was my first visit to Mi Dia From Scratch, and I came away very impressed. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was lively, and the restaurant also offers a nice outdoor seating area. Between the excellent service and flavorful food, I will definitely be back. I hope you'll give it a try too!

    Wow! They really do have great and fresh food here! I greatly appreciate the New Mexican flavors…read moreand use of green chile in their salsa. Upon ordering, you get a a basket of chips with the red and green salsa. I had the hatch tacos and they were AMAZING. The meat was cooked to perfection and had great flavor in terms of seasoning. The bartender was very kind and welcoming. The restaurant is very clean. Their use of fresh herbs infuses the restaurant with a wonderful and pleasing scent. This place is a mass that you have not tried it!!!

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    Uncle Julio's Grapevine

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    3.0(744 reviews)
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    I always look for Mexican restaurants when I go out of town and we saw this place. I was worried…read moresince it only had three stars but I still said lets try it out. The place is really big with plenty of seating. We sat down right away since it wasn't that busy. Our waitress came over right away to see if we wanted anything to drink. We ordered some waters along with a couple drinks. We received our waters and chips and salsa right away. The chips were fresh and the salsa was very flavorful and tasty, delicious. For our entrees we ordered the fish tacos and the ground beef enchiladas. Our entrees came out pretty quick which was nice. The dishes were pretty big. The meat inside the enchiladas were good, the sauce was great, and the beans and rice were very good as well. The fish tacos were cooked perfect and the fish was flaky and had good flavor to them. Of course we couldn't eat it all it was so much so no dessert. Our waiter was really good. Definitely, would come back to this place. Love the atmosphere inside the place.

    We normally love Uncle Julio's but on this night, the tortilla soup was lukewarm which really…read moreaffected the flavor and taste. The shrimp appetizer was good though. The service was okay but not as good as usual. After we said two of us were pleased with the temp of the soup, they didn't offer anything more. In the past if we ever had any issue, the manager has come over to talk with us. We weren't looking for any refund, just wanted them to know the food wasn't as good as we are used to. Additionally, refills were slow, and the fajitas came out in multiple steps, first the meat, then a little while later, the accompaniments and then a few minutes later, the tortillas. Just not a great dinner experience this time overall.

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    Mesa Mexican Cuisine - Queso Fundido (ordered without mushrooms)

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    3.8(316 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    We are visiting and came here at 6:30pm after an 8 hour drive. What a great place to come and have…read morean enjoyable dinner. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the music wasn't too loud so we could hear our conversation. We loved the freshly made shrimp and flavorful salsa! The salsa wasn't spicy, just full of flavor! I ordered the Skirt steak and bacon wrapped shrimp with the sautéed veggies. I loved every bite of my meal though I was nice and shared some with my husband. He ordered the two fish tacos platter. I ate half of one taco and we both agreed the tacos were a home run. They were a little spicy for me, but I'm a wimp with heat. The thing that made our visit extra special was our server, Danny. He is friendly and professional. He learned we were in town visiting and gave us some great tips for our visit. If we lived here, we would be regulars! Danny was our server

    We went here for lunch after staying at the Gaylord Texan Resort and opting not to have lunch at…read moretheir Mexican restaurant. Mesa's is just a few minutes drive from Gaylord so it is super convenient. The ambience is pleasant and open and in general it was fine. The restaurant was clean with plenty of seats and parking outside. I did not get a "homey" feel but that may be just me. Our server was attentive and efficient. No problems or complaints. The free chips and salsa were good but not outstanding. The salsa was warm and obviously homemade, but it lacked kick. It was tasty but not "OMG this is good." I started with a cup of Roberto's queso which is the standard queso cheese with some ground beef, pico, and a tablespoon of guacamole. It too was good but not outstanding. I am not sure what it was missing but there was something that was needed. I had the two beef tacos and they were just average. Not much flavor or anything distinctive. The ground beef was not well seasoned so they were kind of bland. The rice and black beans were also kind of bland. Frankly, my tacos at home are better. The wife had the taco salad and liked it, although it did not come with any dressing. She used the salsa. Not sure if that was an oversight or that is the way the salad is served. She was also happy that they serve Negro Modelo on tap, so she was happy. The kid had nachos with black beans and cheese and did not complain. Overall, the meal was fine, nothing was terrible, but nothing really stood out as a compelling reason to return.

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    Old West Cafe - Hash browns were very good. hubby loved them :)...

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    4.4(1.9k reviews)
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    The food was really good, but what impressed me even more was the service. Every single person…read moreworking there seemed to be smiling, helping each other, and jumping in wherever needed--cleaning, tidying, bringing plates to tables, and generally making sure everything ran smoothly. You can tell when a place has good management, and this definitely felt like one of those places with both great leadership and amazing staff. And the food was great! I ordered the breakfast burrito and chose wisely my four fixing, bacon, sausage, hash brown, and cheddar. It's really not expensive and it truly filled me up. We also tried biscuit and gravy and a stunning omelette. The restaurant was packed when we arrived, but the system was incredibly well organized. We left our name and phone number at the door and received a text letting us know our table was ready in less than five minutes!

    I've eaten here a few times, and I'd call it a solid breakfast spot, but not one that I'd go out of…read moremy way for. The portions are definitely generous, and the pancakes and biscuits are probably the best things I've had. Coffee stays full, which is always appreciated. That said, the food can be a little inconsistent depending on when you go. I've had a couple of meals that were great and a couple that were just okay. It also gets really busy on weekends, so expect a wait and a pretty noisy dining room. Overall, it's worth trying if you're in the area and want a hearty breakfast.

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    Old West Cafe - Chicken Fried Chicken YUM! cooked perfectly. Will def return just for this light, panko like crusted fried CFC  :)...

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