Pappasito's Cantina
San Antonio, TX 78230-1732
Phone: (210) 691-8974
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Message from Pappasito's Cantina
Pappasito's Cantina-Texas portions, sizzling fajitas & great margaritas!
- A Tex-Mex Favorite
- Voted #1 Mexican Restaurant
- Texas sized portions!
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Editorial Review for Pappasito's Cantina – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Since the first Pappasito's opened up in Houston, sightings of the restaurant have surged. Locations are airplane hangar-sized and decorated like border-town cantinas. Brace yourself for the noise, circus-like atmosphere and, during peak times, a long wait. But who can fault sizzling platters the size of manhole covers and reliable Tex-Mex fare? Signature dishes include fajitas, pork ribs, mesquite-grilled quail and shrimp diablo. Fair tabs make it a good value and service is indefatigable.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitIf strolling mariachis who sing "La Bamba" every five minutes gets tiresome, escape to the pleasant patio.
The ExtrasPlanning a party? Book the 50-person private room and select your party fare from Pappasito's catering menu.
User Reviews for Pappasito's Cantina
05/03/2008 Posted by Tward42
We arrived at 6:00 Sat evening. Very busy. We are told 45 minute wait. It was obvious from the start that this was not to be the case. After an 1 1/2 hour we asked about the status of our table. We were told 3 more people in front us. Unfortunately, they told the same thing to the next 3 people that asked. The hostess was flustered and very tired of answering inquiries about the status of customers wait, and didn't care if you knew that. We were finally seated at 7:50. The waiter was extremely friendly and apologetic. The food was just okay. Honestly, at the point we have been at the restaurant for 2 hours and 40 minutes, the food didn't have a chance of tasting good. Absolutely NOT worth the wait or the price. Even after we were seated, it was another 40 minutes before our food arrived. My only regret is the rating system requires me to give ONE star. Otherwise, it would be Zero.
Pros: Very festive.
Cons: You might need an overnight bag.
10/30/2007 Posted by vq13
I have to say, I am very picky with beef fajitas. These are just really, really good. They are not chewy or tough, they are tender and just great. Everytime I go there I always get good service and food. I can honestly say I have never had a bad experience. Even when they are packed! The shrimp enchiladas are GREAT. yum. Ok...its not your typical tex-mex food...but its really good. Its a little pricey but worth it. The tortillas are excellent, the salsa that comes with the chips is not very good but oh well. everything else is. also for dessert, try the chocolate capirotada (like a chocolate bread pudding in the shape of a brownie)! It comes with mexican chocolate ice cream (has cinnamon in it). It is SO GOOD.
Pros: everything
Cons: too loud sometimes
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