Pappasito's Cantina
A local favorite for affordable Tex-Mex feasts in a festive atmosphere.
(713) 893-1864
20099 Gulf Fwy
(at West Medical Center Boulevard)
Webster,
TX
77598
29.53448
-95.135609
Neighborhood: Webster
Hours:
Sun-Thu 11am-11pm
Fri-Sat 11am-12am
Price:
$$
Last updated 7.01.09
What People Are Saying About Pappasito's Cantina
The Owner
Pappasito's Cantina
Owner
Pappasito's Cantina, a Tex-Mex favorite, has been voted Number One Mexican Restaurant repeatedly in publications across Texas. Pappasito's is famous for Texas-size portions of sizzling fajitas, margaritas and some of the best chips and salsa north of the Rio Grande!
The Editor
Joshua Hinsdale
Citysearch
The Scene
Strings of colored lights, decor from the Mexican revolution and Latin music quickly establish a vacation-like vibe as diners work their way to the bar or wait for a dinner table. The dining room bustles as families and groups come together for a celebratory meal. Servers hurry back and forth, bringing endless baskets of chips and stopping rather frequently to sing their version of the birthday song to yet another table. Service is a bit rote and impersonal.
The Food
A large menu features everyone's favorite traditional Tex-Mex meals. Start with a plate of nachos, topped with mounds of ground beef, beans and cheese. Platillos Combinados feature combinations of tacos, enchiladas, tostadas and tamales, each served with rice and beans. Beef or chicken fajita platters arrive sizzling hot, with fresh tortillas on the side to make your own tacos. Classic Tex-Mex desserts include sopapillas, flan, cajeta and tres leches cake.
User Reviews
SteveRad
February 19, 2009
I usually enjoy my visits to Pappasito's. They have good fajitas and I really like their mixed grill (although for some reason you sometimes can't get it.) The place is sometimes quite crowded, so this is not the place for a quite dinner (but good for taking kids). The margaritas are good and I think my wife really likes the "swirl". Good for big groups since noise is not an issue and they have lots of room. Parking is usually not an issue (although with recent I-45 construction, access can be problematic for those coming from outside the area.
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bordeux34
December 26, 2008
my family and i use to love this place for theyre famous fajitas but the las trips we made there the food was ok just not the usual. the fajitas were still very soft but the flavor was gone! i have no idea why. my husband still thinks it has the best enchiladas and so far i have to say he es right. this place is also to crowded you have no privacy and i always feel rush beacuse people are in front of you waiting for a table. but when it comes to the margaritas is the only place in mind. in conclusion being that houston has so many good restaurants we don't have to stand in line for this one. now we go to esteban's is more auttentic.
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diva441
October 28, 2008
On our last 3 visits to this Pappasito's we've had extremely poor service. We are total fans of the food, and find that 10 times out of 10 the food is usually excellent. However, lately the kitchen seems to be extremely slow!!! We waited over 1 hour for a Pappasito's Grill and Taco Al Carbon...nothing too difficult or time consuming about these two entrees, but we sat and waited as several parties were seated after we were and received their dinners before we did. We thought it was a fluke the first time, but it happened 2 more times, each time the server was very apologetic (not server's fault). I hope they get the kitchen moving again, this is our neighborhood Pappasito's and I would hate to have to drive across town to get my favorite mexican food!
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Know Before You Go:
The bar is more than 40 feet long, with draft beer and several TVs. Patrons receive complimentary chips and salsa and can order from the full menu.
On the Menu:
Specialties include mesquite-grilled bacon-wrapped shrimp, honey-glazed quail and slow-smoked pork ribs.
Save Money:
Discounted lunch specials are served Monday through Friday from 11am to 5pm. Faves include chicken flautas, cheese enchiladas and burritos.
Catering:
Pappasito's Party Packs feature fajitas by the pound with guacamole, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, rice and beans. Disposable plates, napkins, flatware and serving utensils available on request.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
General Info:
Cuisine:
Message from Pappasito's Cantina
- A Tex-Mex Favorite
- Voted #1 Mexican Restaurant
- Texas sized portions!
Pappasito's Cantina, a Tex-Mex favorite, has been voted Number One Mexican Restaurant repeatedly in publications across Texas. Pappasito's is famous for Texas-size portions of sizzling fajitas, margaritas and some of the best chips and salsa north of the Rio Grande!
