Been here a few times and food is always good. Think of it as an upscale Mexican restaurant. The fajitas are delicious with freshly made tortillas. The service is usually very good but unfortunately today we had the one guy who didn't want to be there and made sure we knew it. My only word of warning is the entrance driveway and parking lot. If you are in a low sports car or something you will not be able to get in the lot. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Fajitas - Seafood Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

To start we had called and made reservations for 8pm. We arrived about 20 minutes early. We alerted them that we were there and they confirmed our reservations for 8. The young man then explained that there would be a 10-15 wait. We were ok with that. But 30 minutes later we were still waiting. I approached the young man that greeted us when we arrived. I asked what the issue was and as I was doing so 3 more people approached and started asking the same question. They had been waiting as long or longer than we had! The greeter went and got the "manager" that had an attitude right off the bat. He stated that there was nothing he could do. That we would just have to be patient! I explained this was not the correct answers he tried to talk over me at that point he looked at smiled and canceled my reservation. Completely unacceptable! I will make sure to never visit again. read more

We came here for Father's Day and were disappointed. We called about their Plato del Padre Father's Day Special (fajitas with steak, chicken, shrimp, and lobster) that they heavily advertised as we didn't want to make a trip from 40 minutes away and find that this special was out of stock. We were assured that they had it in stock and that it was readily available. After waiting about 20 minutes for our reservation to be ready, we were seated. We ordered a Wave (sangria and margarita swirl) to drink and the recipe had changed since our last visit a couple of years ago. It used to look like a beautiful swirly drink and now it's just a red sangria base with a scoop of frozen margarita added in. Presentation was awful and the sangria was about 80% of the drink. And melted the scoop of margarita about 5 minutes into drinking the beverage. Pretty disgusting. We then inquired about tableside guacamole which had been a signature dish which previously had a whole page of the menu devoted to it. The waitress gave us a puzzled look and said that as long as she had worked there, that menu item didn't exist. Uh, okay. Now their guacamole is premade and scooped into a bowl in the kitchen. Hard pass for $15. We decided to skip appetizers altogether and went straight to the entrees. My family decided we'd all share the large order of Plato del Padre. 15 minutes later, the waitress comes back and says they're out of the lobster and we'd need to order something else. It was 4:00 on Sunday, so they didn't plan for this day well at all. We were so disappointed, especially after being assured by the person answering the phone that they had plenty of it in stock. We opted for steak fajitas instead. They were good, thankfully, but for $70 they should have been lights out amazing. We then advised the waitress that we were celebrating a birthday. She brought a free dessert to the table but we didn't get the sombrero or the happy birthday singing that we saw at several other tables during our visit. Overall, a very lackluster visit and I doubt we'll be back. read more

Been coming here for 29 years. Been through all of the dozens of managers good & bad. But this one..... the last four times here this year, same thing. Empty restaurant. Snotty attitude young hostess, sitting down, no eye contact. Every time, no matter what, "there will be a 30 minute wait". "But your restaurant is virtually empty." "Right now we're on a thirty minute wait." Still no eye contact. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Empty restaurant on a "30 minute wait" - Seafood Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

Just sorta ok. Pork enchiladas not very good. WAY, WAY too much goopy melted cheese on top. If you order 'em, hold the cheese. They'd be much better with a flavorful sauce instead of all the cheese. LOL, Cobb County style Mexican food. read more

I really hate to do this as Pappasito's was my favorite texmex restaurant in the Atlanta area. But, our last visit was so disappointing. The steak for our fajitas was so tough that we could not chew it. And we always get steak fajitas. It was sliced too thick and under cooked, we ordered it medium. The service was at best mediocre (never like that before). I told a friend about our experience, he said the last time they went the food wasn't up to par as well. It seems to me that they have become complacent, but someone needs to wake up or they'll be closing the doors. If I'm going to spend over $100.00, then I expect great food and service. Neither were delivered when we were there last weekend. I guess my recommendation is "buyer beware". read more

This is hands down the best place I've had in the Atlanta area. The food was so fresh and tasty, the server kept my drink full the entire time, which is a big plus. The atmosphere feels as if I'm sitting on the shores of an ocean and adds the touch of Atlanta with all of the Coca-Cola decor. read more

Food: Every time I visit this location, the food is amazing. The chips are always fresh and the food is always cooked to perfection and serve hot. Recently visited this location during their happy hours (3-6 on Monday through Friday) and they did not disappoint. Food was delicious and served fresh. Service: Friendly and communicated well. Continuously followed up to see if we needed any additional service and served our food within a timely manner. We could tell she was new so we were really patient with her. Ambiance: It's a traditional, Mexican restaurant, family seating. I always have a good time here. Overall- I have genuinely never had an issue when visiting this location. The staff has always been great. The food has always been great and I always have a great time when going with my friends. read more

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The Food. Cocktails. Management. Staff. 5 out of 5! You have to try to Sweet & Spicy Ribs! Fajitas are bomb! And most recently I tried the Tortilla Soup with Chicken & Avocado and the Grilled Salmon, and they did not disappoint either! For cocktails try the Watermelon Margarita or the Margarita Flight! The best Tex Mex in Atla read more

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This was my first time visiting. We came in on a Friday night. There was a live band to help create a fun atmosphere. We made a reservation and they sat us in 15 minutes after the reservation even though the party was completely there ahead of time. Since I visit restaurants frequently- service I always helps the experience. They sat us at the table and stated that our server will bring the menus, however it took her 12 minutes to bring menus or come to the table even after we notified what appeared to be a floor manager who also stated the waitress would bring the menus. When she came she did not apologize for the wait and appeared to be tired and not welcoming. She wasn't rude just going through the motions. I asked if salsa and chips had to be ordered and she said no and she states she would bring some. The chips and dip came with the drinks and we ordered. The food was ok compared to other Mexican spots. Our waitress did not check back during the meal, did not ask if we wanted a refill of our drinks or if we wanted to try any deserts. We flagged her down to get our bill to pay. But to be honest, not sure I will add this to my rotation due to the overall experience. read more

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What I ordered (outside of the warm salsa accompanying my chips & watermelon margarita I sent back because, it was tasteless). I've NEVER had warm salsa, who does that! Is warm salsa ever sanitary!!!! I thought that was weird. (Warm quest yes but, warm salsa....nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!) My food was pretty edible. I was actually shocked if the prices though because, for Mexican food...this place is sadly overpriced coming come a Californian. For these prices, I might as well went needs door. IJS read more

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I had a horrible lunch experience here and that's disappointing, seeing that I had such high hopes for Pappasito's. I ordered online the lunch special for curbside pickup. I ordered the Chicken Fajita Quesadilla with the Crispy Ixtapa Beef Taco, which totaled $21.15. I selected that I would pay the Curbside Server. Immediately after placing my order, I received a text saying to text them my parking spot number at that my order would be ready at 12:50pm. I arrived to my parking spot and texted them at 12:46pm. Come 1pm, there still wasn't anyone who came to the curb. I decided to go inside, where I saw my food already sitting on the rack waiting (getting cold). That immediately annoyed me. I then had to wait another 5 or so minutes for someone to even come up to the counter. Needless to say, my food was not hot when I received it. Furthermore it was outright nasty. The chicken fajita quesadilla had absolutely no seasoning and barely enough cheese to even call it a quesadilla. The beef taco was soggy. Lastly, the tortilla chips were stale. I would give this place zero stars if I could! read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Seafood Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

I have had the privilege of eating at Pappasito's twice in my life. I hope to be blessed to dine here again because the service and food are both on a top tier level. To say I was satisfied with my meal would be an understatement. The honor of eating here was all mine. Do yourself a favor and come here to eat. The amazing chicken, steak and bacon wrapped shrimp are all time. My only complaint is that I don't live closer to give these fine folks my support on a more regular basis. They are part of what is right in this world. read more

Had lamb chops and they were excellent. The dish is so large, it's enough for two people. Chips and salsa great. The Wave was really good. read more

I was looking to try a New Mexican restaurant and Pappasito's popped up. This is a pretty big restaurant! I sat at the bar because I came solo but I was attended to pretty quickly. I ordered the frozen mango margarita to start and the queso. I ordered a regular size margarita but it was huge, I couldn't finish it which is unlike me lol. The queso was also pretty good and it had a spicy kick to it as well. The Baja shrimp tacos were the star of the show! They were so delicious and well flavored. I will be back especially for the tacos! My only issue is the cost of the food. I felt the tacos were pretty overpriced for what I'm used to so be prepared for that. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Frozen mango margarita - Seafood Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

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Love the food here! I miss decent Tex Mex being from Houston. Not really sure why this is the only Pappasitos outside of Texas. Gotta be honest though, the service here is dealing (same as everywhere it seems) but the food is pretty consistent read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Beef Fajita - Seafood Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

It was our first time here & KB was our server, he was awesome, had great energy, & was super helpful with recommendations & answering any questions my boyfriend & I had. We will definitely be back! The food was super good too especially that Tres Leches cake!! read more

Been a while since we were here, and all I can say is why? The food tastes so fresh, large portions and right on top of it staff. The cheese dip, chips, salsa and fresh tortillas could be enough. But the meals are worth loosening the belt for. Cool interior decor. read more

Good was decent, great service for a large party. Ambiance is a bar atmosphere. Menu has something for kids and adults. read more

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The restaurant is quite large. Very festive. The employees are always friendly and they are not understaffed. They have tons of outdoor seating as well. Located near Cumberland Mall, plenty of stuff to do and see in the area. It's a great place to come and have a party or a large group gathering. We highly recommend any of the fajitas. The queso is great, the guac is really good, and always try the butter with whatever you get. Their tortillas are freshly made, warm and soft. read more

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I was greeted at the door by a very friendly desk person. Then,I was handed off to a very friendly "seater" who made me feel even more welcome. Momentarily, my waitress, Emmy, arrived and was ever so glad to see me-even if we don't know each other. I reviewed the menu and thought "wow, this is a very expensive place"! I asked Emmy if there was a luncheon menu and, indeed, there is and she pointed out. I ordered the Birria Beef Tacos. Now that was an experience. Apparently birria is a fancy word for either soup or stew - it's difficult to say. They did say it came with an authentic consomme' and that is usually a soup. And so it was. The birria came in a consomme' filled soup bowl with 2.5 large lumps of beef that tasted much like your home-cooked stuff--- you know the one that that you boiled all day long for dinner stew. Quite honestly, it was not spectacular in any way. That was what was to go into the tortilla; hence,carve it into bits yourself as you'd never get the lumps into the handmade tortilla and for heaven's sake - wear a bib! Speaking of tortilla... it appears to be handmade and squeezed in a taco press albeit, only partly. It was a bit of a fat tortilla which explains why the meat was in huge lumps... one needed a fat tortilla to hold the huge lumps. As for accoutrements - there were small piles - maybe tiny is a better word - of cilantro, onions, and cabbage adorning the place. Tweezers would have facilitated the move from the plate to the newly made taco rather than the clunky fork... In addition, there was a peanut sauce that could be applied with a soup spoon or perhaps dipped but that would have been challenging as the very small dipping pot barely held the soup spoon let alone a fat tortilla. Regardless, the peanut sauce isn't bad as it has a spicy oil floating on top that certainly super charges the taste buds so you don't notice the blandness of everything else. The rice is the best part of the meal - nicely flavored and well prepared. The beans came from a can - can't tell you which brand but I'm sure they came from a can - you know the kind of whole bean floating in bean sauce... definately a can. Overall, the service was excellent; the price was typical lunchtime price these days and this meal is best forgotten. The good news for each of you readers is that my lunch partners enjoyed the snapper tacos and the tacos al carbon. Hence, there is hope on the menu for another try at this establishment. read more

Oh, Beef Fajitas, I've missed you so much. We traveled from Charlotte to attend a Braves game, looked at the map and....what have we here? Pappasito's?!! We had to check it out. As background, Pappasito's is a high-end Tex-Mex chain located almost entirely in Houston. Marietta has the one and only that's located outside of Texas. I lived in the Houston area for many years, and can confirm that its multiple locations are well-loved and always hopping. In a region where truly half of the restaurants are Tex-Mex that's saying something. The food is always fresh and freshly prepared - it has to be to survive in such a competitive market. The trademark of any such SW Texas restaurant are the fajitas. The American version originated in Houston (look it up)! Slabs of marinated skirt steak (or chicken or shrimp if you prefer) grilled to perfection, sliced and served sizzling on a hot platter with onions. There are always accompaniments, fresh tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice and churro or black beans. This Pappasito's did not disappoint with our craving for this dish. We ordered the Medium platter which was quite enough for the two of us. Mouth-watering and delicious, I can say no more than "ORDER THESE". Warm chips and yes, warm salsa, are always provided gratis when sitting at a Houston Mexican restaurant. Our was definitely fresh, although I must say that the salsa was a little runny for our liking. And margaritas are a must here. As delicious and thirst-quenching as ever. I must say that I was quite surprised by the relatively low Yelp rating of this location. I read the reviews - there have been some service issues, unfortunately common in the food industry these days. We had no such issues, and in fact were served by two friendly young women, one a trainee. However, it's also fairly obvious that trolls have been at work here. Many of these one-star reviews are loaded with grossly exaggerated comments or patently false statements. Please ignore them. As an example, one common comment was that this location has a smaller menu than elsewhere. That's false, the menus are virtually if not exactly the same and have changed little over the past several years. Pappasito's, if you ever happen to be in search of another city for a franchise, please come to Charlotte. We'd love to have y'all. read more

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Where to begin... If you haven't been to Pappasito's Cantina on Windy Hill Rd in Marietta, you are seriously missing out! Hands down, the best Tex-Mex infusion in the area! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a lively atmosphere, fresh homemade chips & salsa, and a menu that delivers on flavor. What did we try? Steak Fajitas - Cooked to perfection, served medium-rare, and bursting with smoky, marinated goodness. Lamb Chops - Juicy, tender, and packed with rich flavors. Family Platter - Perfect for sharing, bringing together all the Tex-Mex favorites. To start, we kicked things off with a Spicy Margarita - the perfect way to get the appetite going! And to end the night on a sweet note? Fried Ice Cream - crispy, creamy, and downright delicious! The restaurant is clean, spacious, and plays a great selection of background music that enhances the whole dining experience. Pro tip: Definitely set reservations because this place fills up FAST! Five stars all the way! And let me tell you, I'm not even a huge fan of Mexican cuisine, but the way they marinate and prepare their steak medium-rare? Absolutely amazing! #PappasitosCantina #MariettaEats #TexMexDoneRight #SteakFajitas #LambChops #FoodieAdventures #SpicyMargarita #FriedIceCream #FoodieFavorites #DinnerVibes read more

We love coming here for fajitas! Honestly we haven't tried a lot else...probably should but the fajitas are just so good! The portions are big enough to share. They freshly press their tortillas which is a game changer. They serve their fajitas with melted butter which is just wonderful. It does get very busy as it's a place a lot of people celebrate and have bigger group dinners. We're just two people so we typically sit at the bar and it's always been great, other than Cinco de Mayo but they were slammed so I don't blame them! This isn't a typically priced Mexican restaurant though. Be prepared for high prices. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Beef and Chicken Fajitas - Seafood Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

Wait staff was great Service was efficient Food was okay It's a chain Mexican restaurant Food is not very fresh Margarita machine broke down No coffee available They got my order incorrect so they gave me two entrees of the same dish Desserts were greasy and very sweet. Great for large crowds Disappointing read more

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Ambiance: 4/5 The place has a casual atmosphere. Our table and seating were clean, the lighting was a bit dim but we came in the day so there was plenty of natural sunlight. Only complaint is our party of 4 was sat at a small table so it was a bit cramped. Service: 4/5 We came around lunch time so it was a bit busy, and there was a small wait for the table. The server was friendly and took our order promptly. She was also helpful with splitting the checks up correctly. Food: 4/5 I liked the complimentary chips and salsa, salsa is a bit on the watery side though. We also ordered the guacamole and queso starters, both of which were excellent. For entree I ordered Chicken Fajita Quesadillas and crispy ixtapa beef taco from the lunch menu. The taco shell was a bit stale but the flavor was good. The chicken quesadilla only tasted like cheese to me, but I enjoyed the beans, guacamole and rice side dishes. A pretty good texmex spot, I would come back again but would try a different menu item next time! read more

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I've been to Pappasito's cantina years ago and was not impressed with the food or the service. It took me years to go back and sadly, things didn't improve whatsoever. We had two hours before having to make an errand and you'd think that would be plenty of time. However, we ended up almost running late. Our server Johnny was nice but all over the place. I ordered a margarita with salt and soda instead of the sour mix. The margarita was made with the sour mix. After he brought the remake version, it had sugar on the rim. We ordered a Pappasito's salad, seviche, and a kid's quesadilla. The food took FOREVER to arrive. The manager came over to the table to apologize for the wait, blaming the tiny quesadilla for the wait! I can make that in less than 5 min. I kept asking for a water and that was also a struggle to get. When the check arrived, there were two margaritas on it. That also took a while to sort through. The same manager came back to the table with a gift card for the next visit to smooth out our unfortunate experience, but I doubt I'll be back to use it. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Ceviche - Seafood Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

Let me start by saying the staff had to overcome a lot of obstacles by me already being annoyed with the parking lot. There was next to no parking, we don't frequently eat out on holidays because we both come from the service industry and know it's a horrible day to go out to eat. We got a spot, walk in about ten minutes late, the lady in front of us is told a 2 1/2 hour wait, at this point I'm ready to just go. The hostess informs us our reservation wasn't confirmed so it was cancelled, but this is where the turn of events of the staff started to turn my whole mood around, she rebooked us sat us in less than 15 minutes in a packed restaurant. Our server Jonathan was very attentive despite the rush, made awesome recommendations on drinks and food and was really on top of everything. We both got margaritas tamales and guacamole to start, my wife then proceeded to spill both our waters all over me. General manager comes out to help clean and this man literally offered me a pair of chef pants because mine were soaked. You don't get hospitality like that at a restaurant anywhere. At this point I'm thinking how could this get any better, and that's when our entree comes out steak chicken and the stuffed shrimp fajitas with charro beans and rice. Everything we ate was phenomenal from the chips and salsa all the way until the very end when we got tres leches cake one of the best I've had I mite add. The food is pricey, but when the service execution and flavor matches that price I have no issues spending that money. Definitely worth a return visit! read more

Not sure why the star rating is not a solid Four Star or higher, but do yourself a favor and give this Tex Mex place a shot. And get the deluxe guacamole! Best I've had, with a large portion and good chunks of avocado in the mix. The service was really good- Thank you, Ralph- the salsa was served warm and was a perfect blend of heat with flavor, and those chips were amazing. The dinner plates we had (pictured here) were overflowing with food and were flavorful and well-prepared. We really had a good meal and a good time. read more

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It's been a long time since I was here, stopped in late for a bite. Chips were thin, light and on point, warm salsa was good. Looked at the menu and boy, have prices gone up. Got the chicken fajitas (said feeds 1-2), looked like a whole chicken breast cut up with a few onions underneath on a sizzling plate. Small salad with guacamole and a little plate of rice and half cup of beans. No sour cream but a small dish of melted butter instead? Sat at the bar and service was not too good, bartender more interested in cleaning up as it was 30 minutes till closing. Glass stayed empty and another server had to grab my card after sitting there 10 minutes. It was not that busy! Overall overpriced, food was decent but 29.95 for chicken fajitas for 1? Wanted steak but was not paying what they wanted. Much better restaurants out there with better service and prices. read more

Pappasito's Cantina - Chicken Fajitas - Seafood Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

I've been here 3 or 4 times now. Always crowded, but there's a good reason. The food and drinks are just so darn good! The garlic chicken is my fav, but the brisket fajitas (which I never would have thought I'd like) is a close second. read more

The food (we got the family meal #2 + lamb chops) was outstanding. Service was prompt and friendly. One person in our party had serious food allergies, and the manager made sure that their plate, silverware, and food were shellfish free for them. Highly recommend the red orange mezcolita. Very good time in between soccer games. read more

I was very disappointed with our visit to Pappasito's Cantina. It was ok, but no where near my expectations. I had chicken fajitas and the chicken pieces were large and not seasoned well. Nachos were ok. Queso was ok. The service was good. The restaurant was busy and noisy but the service was timely. For the price and given the reputation I had higher expectations. Overall I wish we had gone to Chuy's. read more

Took family from out of town to what we thought would be a good time and good food. Reservation for 6 people at 5:45. Got seated at 6:25. Once seated we were greeted by a young man who read us the specials, took our drink and appetizers order. We received our drinks and were handed off to Jasmine H where it went downhill from there. Jasmine H, was missing most the meal. We were there eating for a good hour and our drinks were filled once, at a mexican restaurant, that cooks with spices. Food came out in stages. First food came out for the first half our table, then 10 minutes later the rest of the food arrived. Our tortillas required to make our birria tacos and fajitas with took an additional 10 minute wait. Seriously, half our table was done eating before the other half's food completely showed up. Yet, there is more. We wanted to get our check so we could leave after eating to get out of this nightmare that we paid good money to endure. Jasmine is again, nowhere to be found. I'm talking AWOL for 10 minutes at a time. Final goodbye to use was a glass dropped right next to our table, shatters and goes next to and under our table. A table full of ladies wearing sandals. It was the proverbial icing on the cake. Seriously, DON'T go here on a weekend night! We won't be back any night. read more

My family comes here at least once a year during the holidays. If I lived closer, it would be multiple times a year. Seriously, I've never had anything less than a 5 star experience here. They probably have the best fajitas in the world. And before you say anything, yes I've been to Mexico. Very rarely does one find a place that consistently fires on all cylinders but to me, this place does it every time. read more

This place was good to me. I was in town for work and was starving. I was there by myself and they were very nice to me. I got my drink with chips & salsa right away... and my food arrived quickly too. I wasn't rushed and was taken care of well. read more

absolutely flawless! I've been coming to 'sitos for years as i'm a native houstonian. first time to atlanta location. i ordered the grill combo of brochette shrimp quail and beef fajitas. each element was literally done perfectly the salsa delcisious beef quality nice. quail unbelievably delcisious. and shrimp were excellent too. the pico plate and guac also fantastic and the tortilla fresh and hot. the last thing i will add that stands out is that all the servers seemed really jovial and having a lot of fun together. often servers give off the vibe that they would rather be somewhere else. not the case here. they all seemed like friends read more

This place is amazing and really fun to celebrate a birthday! I took my daughter for her 23rd Birthday and she loved the food. Authentic Mexican cuisine is served here and it is delicious! The drinks are really good also. read more

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Food is amazing but the service is SLOW. Not to say that all the waiters are that way, but just a few. I went on two separate occasions and the food was phenomenal both times, but the 1st time we waited over an hour for our food, and the 2nd time I waited over 20mins trying to place a carry out order. read more

Things did not start off well, but it ended very well! Our server forgot my beer, even after our food was delivered. No big deal- just don't charge me for it. Well, she brought it, then the manager stopped by and apologized for the delay. He was generous and exceeded expectations by comping my meal. Totally over the top service recovery! By the way, the food is really good too! read more