What can I say. Always good food but marginal on price/ value. I'll always go back but only a few times per year due to $:yum ratio!

Love this place. My Mom lives in Spring. When we visit we always come here. The menu changed a little from pre covid, but still legit. I was torn between two...Francisco pointed me in the right direction diablo shrimp and cheese enchilada combo. Probably the best cheese enchilada Ive had. Shrimp were great. Always recommend this place!!! Nice service Francisco! read more

Husband and I went to Pappasitos last week. It is nothing like it was before. I ordered nachos and expected to have real nachos THE PILE HIGH nachos instead it was individual chips. I am not happy about paying more and getting less. Not sure what top person in corporate thought this was a good ideal. Our waiter was really good and the drinks are always good. I use to enjoy their happy hour and I hate since covid they removed it and never brought it back. read more

Awesome food great service... consistent and reliable. The margaritas are some of the best.

The food and fast. The place was clean and really Mexican. Loved our server. You get what you pay for. Overprice but worth it.

Got recommended to this place and it did not disappoint! Really good mexican food, the fajitas portions are so huge! Meats are super tender and flavorful, the chicharon was super light and crispy. Service was awesome. Very good places to eat if you're visiting Houston read more

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Love this location, and love their chicken fajitas! My husband and I typically share the fajitas for one and it's plenty for us. The chicken is juicy and perfectly charred, and all the fixings are fresh and plentiful. We enjoy the fun ambiance and we're always seated promptly. They have their own parking lot and there always seems to be spots. Right of 45, so convenient location to meet up with friends. read more

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Prices have gone up but quality of drinks and food is so good! Love sitting at the bar for happy hour!

This is a very popular place and family friendly staff are here. Although Spanish food is not my favorite i did order the fajita for two which was good. I had a really good mojito which was spot on. The meat was good. My friend with me said it was the best food he had ever had. A family friendly popular restaurant good food too read more

Sooooo, i arrived for a friendly reunion with old co-workers and to it was nothing short of amazing! I love Tex-Mex but their prices are beyond too expensive for my salary! I guess that's why i don't frequent this place often. None the less it was typical good chips and salsa (OLÉ), home made tortillas are AMAZING! I tried to order something different and couldn't... chicken and steak fajitas with all the trimmings are the best! I'll be back soon- hopefully! read more

Pappasitos Cantina - I got the comb fajitas (chicken/beef)... with pork tamales! Always good food and to-go server/cashier were friendly & nice! #nocomplaints - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wow what great food and the manager Ethan and our wait staff Stephanie did a great job with service. Definitely recommend! The floatus were excellent and loved the guacamole and the tortilla soup. read more

Best place we've visited in Texas. For fish lovers for sure! Service and food of high level. Add this place to your gastronomy tour! read more

Was in today for quaso chips salsa quesadillas. Everything was great as usual. Alishia was our server and did a fantastic job.

Sour cream chicken enchiladas are my favorite. Literally eat here twice a month. Service is always fast and friendly. Lately there site has not been working for to go orders it doesn't allow you to pay for your food. read more

The Best Tex-Mex food. The service was fast and friendly as well. You can't go wrong by coming here.

Fantastic food, excellent service! Walk in and they treated us immediately, very warm and friendly. We ordered the chicken burrito, son the beef, daughter got the fish tacos and wife got the Fiesta salad with chicken. All the food was fantastic, as soon as we ran out of water or drink they were there to re-fill it without asking! read more

Not my fav food. Although service is excellent and desserts are good. Food wasn't good. Too much salt and it is Tex-Mex.

Loved the place! We arrived with a party of about 45 and they were completely quick with their service. We had a reservation for the private room in the rear and every table had 10 people each. I believe they had about 5 servers assigned. What makes this place so unique is the fresh guacamole made at the tables, per your request. They also serve hot complimentary chips and salsa which took place of the space in my belly and so I didn't order an appetizer. My entree was a perfectly cooked salmon served with glazed sweet chili sauce and a chopped mango salad. It was perfect for me and I absolutely had zero complaints. Everyone's food at each table came out at the same time with very little wait. Also, we all requested for separate checks and things were great! When I visit Houston again I plan to visit their other locations: Pappadeaux (seafood spot) and Papa's BBQ. read more

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Been here more than once. Service is always great. Staff friendly and attentive. Food is great too. We always order the parrillada for 4 and have leftover food. The ribs that come with it are to die for. The charros also taste amazing. read more

Huge portions of tasty Tex-Mex. I went for lunch and ordered a combo, thinking it would be smaller. Lord help me if that was small. The enchilada was almost the size of a dinner plate. It also came with a taco, rice, and beans. My coworker and I ordered queso to start which was phenomenal. A *must order* for future visits. Melty and creamy with a milk spicy kick. I also tried their prickly pear limeade (non-alcoholic) and it was so good that I ordered another to go. Don't let the neon pink color worry you. Tastes amazing. Service was fast and friendly. The place is clean, including their restrooms. Will definitely stop in again when I'm in Houston. read more

Pappasitos Cantina - This is what they call a lunch portion. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love Pappasito's. We came in to eat last night. The wait was about 20-25 mins, to which we decided to eat at the bar's open seating. No menus. I had to ask for a menu. 10 minutes go by. We see the server in that area walk by a couple times, no acknowledgement. A male manager stopped at every table in the bar area except ours. Another 10 mins go by. Then a female manager stops by and asks us how we were doing, we told her we have not been greeted. She apologizes and takes our order. We ordered water, ceviche and the fajitas that were on the Wednesday specials. We also told her we were in a hurry to just drop off the check ASAP because we had a plane to catch. The food runner came by and gave us chips and salsa. We had to ask for water, again. Ceviche came out after a little while. We asked for utensils and the food runner gave my boyfriend utensils and looked at my area, noticed that I didn't have utensils and that he didn't grab 2 sets and just walked off. When the fajitas came out, the server finally came by to drop the food off, however no apologies or even a formal greet to tell us who she was. I asked her for utensils, and she checked my area to see if I had them, as if I were bluffing about silverware (???). The manager came to drop off the check and told us that she comped the ceviche. We noticed that she charged us for the regular priced fajitas and she said, oh well, you got more meat, to which I looked down and said, oh that's why there's still enough to eat for another 2 adults. She asked if I wanted a box, I said no because we were traveling. She said, oh yeah, that's right, cool, have a safe flight. We didn't have a problem with paying for the ceviche or the fajitas. We just didn't like being ignored for half of the visit and then charged for the wrong item. We could've gone anywhere but I really wanted Pappasito's. Maybe next time we'll think twice before making the decision to go there. Or at least be prepared to spend a long time and also write down the order to flag down anyone who works there. read more

The food and service were top notch! We stopped in for dinner and enjoyed the entire experience. Our server Top was personable, knowledgeable, and a true GEM! She made a our meal an absolute delight. She took their good food and leveled up the whole experience! read more

I absolutely love to visit here anytime I'm in Texas. Spectacular food! Nuf said, lol. It is actually one of my favorites. Some think it pricey, well you do get what you pay for. Try and enjoy. Then like myself you too will be looking forward to your next visit to Texas. read more

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Good food but very busy and very very loud. Wouldn't recommend for a first date unless getting food to go.

I want to start off by saying I'm not a Mexican lover but when the food and service is outstanding I need to give credit when it's due. I really wished that I could give Pappasito's 20 Stars. I tried the pulled pork green Chile hatch enchiladas, cilantro rice & black beans, this dish is only around until Sep 2nd they actually need to make it a everyday item because it tasted like anything I ever tasted before! (A must try). The flavors were bold and different; and my waiter Nick was so attentive, recommended me the green Chile enchiladas which he was correct about it being amazing and the best item on the menu! The best waiter so far! I will always ask for him when I go! So many adorable lunch items to try. Next time, I will try the ribs that Nick recommended! read more

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We came to eat on a Friday night with a party of 3 people and our fajitas and service was perfect! Our server, Top was super friendly and did an amazing job at taking care of us! If you come here ask for Top!! read more

Pappasito's seems to always be bumpin'. We stopped in here early on a Sunday night and the place was dynamic and bustling. They warned us that the wait might be 10-15 minutes for a table, so we decided to just grab an informal high-top table by the bar. Our waitress despite being slammed with a wealth of tables, was extremely personable and on top of things. Since neither of us were too hungry we split the guacamole, some hot fresh corn tortillas and the grilled fish tacos. It was my last meal in Houston -so I decided to go big and I also ordered a pina colada. The pina colada was massive and was presented in a juicy hollowed out pineapple. Unfortunately it was also topped with a big dollop of whipped cream. Having given up dairy, I asked the waitress for a spoon and a plate - so I could scoop the cream out. She was very responsive and insisted on bringing out a new dairy free pina colada. The guacamole was superb. You even have the option to have them make it fresh at your table and you can pick and choose the ingredients. The fish tacos were massive and filled with soft tender fish, topped with slaw and spices. The beans and rice which accompanied them were overcooked and bleh - but we didn't have the appetites to eat them anyways. For a laid back, tasty, and boisterous meal - Pappasito's is just brimming with good vibes. Be sure to come early at night - since they fill up fast, definitely get the guacamole, and word on the street from a lovely Houston native - is that their fajitas - are where it's at. Trust. read more

I have officially been ruined for Tex Mex anywhere else. My husband and I were visiting from NYC, where there a fair number of Tex Mex joints that can hold their head above water in the veritable sea of eating choices. But when a native practically begged that we not leave Texas without making a visit to Pappasito's and called it an absolute 'gamechanger', we decided we ought to at least give it a try. Located next a busy interstate and on a nondescript street that houses little else besides warehouses, our expectations were fairly low at the start...until we stepped in. It just so happened that our lunch date was on Valentine's Day so the space was cheerful and bustling with red and pink balloons, moony-eyed couples, and live music. We were told that the wait would be about 25 minutes but our table was ready in far less time. A basket of complimentary tortilla chips were set down soon after we took our seats, along with dishes of spicy and roasted tomato and pepper salsa and a delectable light green sauce that might have been an avocado cilantro sauce dip. Thin and warm from the fryer, we gourmandized on these chips so heartily that we very nearly ruined our appetite for the entrees to come (in fact, the servers kept trying to offer additional baskets of chips and we had to beg them to stop, lest we make an entire meal out of them). I ordered the Atlantic salmon, which arrived on a staggeringly large platter of food that would make my trainer balk. The filet itself was perfectly grilled to preserve its flakiness while adding beautiful char marks. This was set on a torta with lettuce, sour cream, a generous smear of fresh guacamole. The rest of the Texas-sized plate was occupied by a small pool of black beans and a slightly spicy and a verdantly hued cilantro rice. When food is that good, the conversation grinds to a halt and I simmered with low irritation every time my husband's fork crept over to my plate (which was fairly often, though he seemed to enjoy his own enchiladas well enough). Freshness is the name of the game at Pappasito's. A hand-fed machine was constantly pressing balls of dough into hot, fluffy tortillas and large bowls of ripened avocados sat by shelves of mortars and pestles, waiting for orders of tableside-prepared guacamole. Even on a busy day like Valentine's Day, the service was friendly, and our server was warm and quick to respond to all of our needs. HIGHLY recommended and would return in a heartbeat when we're back in the area. read more

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So when you've been to a pappasito's you've been to them all right? Well this location has SUPERB service. We were in a hurry and the waiter was on point. Got our food out fast and was always around to check on us to make sure we got our check and settled quickly. The fajitas were still as delicious as other locations and if you go on half off days its a steal! read more

This location has to be the best Pappasito's that I have ever been too. Outstanding food and service. Started off with the shrimp and crab cocktail. Very fresh shrimp and large pieces of lumb crab served with habanero salsa. It was off the hook! For the entree we had the lunch beef fajitas. Tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked. If you like fajitas, you will love these. Served with rice and re-fried beans. The beans were great, they had a smokey bacon flavor. The house margaritas aren't cheap at $10 each, but they taste great. They were also running a special, if you purchases a specialty margarita you receive a commemorative 30 year anniversary glass. Service was very good. Our waiter checked on us often and was genuinely friendly. Truly an enjoyable lunch. Can't wait to go back. read more

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First off, their salsa and chips isn't good. How can you mess up on salsa when you're a mexican restaurant? I mean if you can't make good salsa, how good are your other foods? We barely touched our salsa and chips. In my opinion, i think mannys has the best salsa when it comes down to it. Service was good, she was very attentive and checked up on us and refilled our waters without having us wave her down. I ordered the diablo shrimp & beef enchiladas while the hubby ordered the Laredo. The lardeo's portion was huge. It can probably feed two people. The diablo shrimp was pretty good. Over all , we will probably not come back and stick to mannys read more

Our recent trip to this restaurant was a bit disappointing. There is always a long wait so we decided to take advantage of the call ahead service. We still had to wait 30 minutes for our table for 10 and finally placed in the back of the restaurant in a very dimly lit corner. Chips and salsa was served right away, but the server the hostess promised would be right with us was a no show. We were getting quite thirsty from the chips and the server finally arrived, we thought we'd at least get some water right away. Instead she waited for our bar drinks to be made first, I guess so she could only make one trip. We ordered some of the new seafood items and were not impressed. The calamari was so salty and our drinks were not getting refilled. The ceviche was mushy and the habanero sauce that accompanied it was not very tasty. When our entrees arrived, some of us had cold items. We did not receive enough tortillas for the table and several of us were missing sides. We did mention it to a (manager?) that came by and were offered comp dessert, but at that point we were ready to go. We did get a discount on our bill, but this was not the quality of food or service I have come to associate with a Pappas restaurant. read more

I swear I love it here I promise I almost cry every time the season is over now we are head on with the pandemic I'm so sad read more

Pappasitos Cantina - watermelon margarita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place was amazing. Food was tasty and perfectly cooked. We were at the bar the whole time we were there. Had a few bartenders but I've got to say Chris was fantastic! She took good care of us and was very pleasant to talk to. She made sure we were taken care of at all times. We celebrated my birthday there and they sang for me while putting a sombrero on my head. It was a lot of fun. We will definitely be back when we come this way again! read more

Visiting Houston & excitedly checked out a childhood favorite. Pappasito's is just as good as I remember. Flawlessly executed fast, fresh Tex-mex delivered with world class service. Modern menu. Unbeatable at their price point. Like seriously the most friendly & fun service. Clearly a company culture of fun and competent employees. Had a redfish entree and it was excellent. Fresh, and just as I remember, Pappasito's has a deft hand when folding seafood into Tex-mex cuisine. Also, good house salsas, if you're into spicy stuff make sure and ask for the hotter version available upon request. Sides are also legit, so often an afterthought (especially in Tex-mex), but you'll love the options here. Craft cocktails look fun, but I'm a beer man and elected for of a couple of local brews. Several seasonal local brews on tap, and a wide range of Mexican beer options. read more

Pappasitos Cantina - Texas redfish & shrimp brochette. So good. Easily feeds 2 BTW. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have never been to this location but I will make the drive mostly for Diego ! He was the best waiter I have ever had ! The food was sooo amazing I would recommend the queso w fajita chicken ! Over all I great experience and amazing ambience. read more

Love Pappasitos Margaritas! Seriously good. Just checked this one out two Sundays ago. The service at the bar was good when we could actually find a bartender. As soon as we sat, there chips and salsa suddenly appeared! My friend and I shared a chicken/shrimp quesadilla and it was pretty good. I ordered a mango/strawberry margarita, which was DAMN good!! We were just there to plan a party and the music definitely can get you in a party mood. The music was really GREAT! They played merengue and salsa, two of my favorite spanish genres! I would recommend this Pappasitos. It was not too crowded on a Sunday and it happens to be right off the Feeder of 45 North and Richey. read more

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Overall: This location is loud and busy at night (week nights and weekends) Usually seated within 20 minutes during peak hours and a great meet in the middle venue when Hubby and I meet family or friends from north Houston. Food comes out quick, staff is friendly and efficient, no mistakes on orders that I recall in several visits. Food: Free chips and two salsas when seated. Homemade tortillas. Unlimited refills. Fajitas are half price on Wednesdays. Melted butter for pouring over fajitas is available. (I do not partake) Atmosphere: -Bar area, patio, lots of indoor seating, private rooms available -Loud, loud, loud- not a fan of the acoustics -Even patio is noisy due to location on I-45 read more

Amazing, very consistent food! Love this place! Always pleased. Sometimes this place gets so busy so be prepared to wait for a table!

On our last night in town, my husband and I had dinner here with Papa H and Mrs. H. They told us that it's their favorite place to get Tex-Mex in the city, so I was excited to give it a try! We started with the queso to go with the complimentary chips and salsas. One of the salsas was looked and tasted like any classic salsa and was very smooth and finely chopped. the other was a cilantro avocado salsa - it was blended and very creamy. It was different from anything I'd ever had at a Mexican restaurant and I quite enjoyed it! As for our entrees, both of us couples ended up sharing the same dishes. We both got the Chicken Fajitas and then added a half rack of ribs. Hubby and I got the single portion of the meat and our parents got the double. I ate the ribs all my myself because hubby wasn't in the mood for them. They were fantastic! They had a great smoke line, delicious seasoning and a nice BBQ sauce to go with it! I did try a bite of of the fajitas and I loved them! The best part was really the freshness and the quality of all the ingredients - you can really taste a difference. The double portion really was a ton of food! My in-laws had plenty of left-overs to take home and enjoy later! Next time we're in town, I know we'll visit this place again! And most likely I will want those ribs!! read more

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