Pappasito's Cantina

4.4(3,879)

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Location & Hours

Address

13070 US-290
Houston, Texas 77040
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 11:00 AM

Monday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Contact Information

(713) 462-0246

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About Pappasito's Cantina

Tex-Mex dishes & margaritas are the stars at this chain with a festive look.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 10, 2026.

4.4/5

Based on 3,879 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Melanie KRD

3 months ago

We haven't been to a Pappasitos in over 5 years (moved to MS) and it was exactly as good as I remembered! I ordered the chicken quesadilla and Ixtapa beef taco lunch combo (with grilled veggies in lie...

Charles Morgan

2 months ago

Pappasito’s Cantina at 13070 US-290, Houston, TX 77040 delivers some of the best Mexican-style food I’ve ever had. The quality of the food and service sets a very high bar, and it’s clear why Texas is...

GoodDay

4 months ago

It was my first time trying Tex-Mex, and I ordered the shrimp taco plate with rice, beans, and a side of guacamole. Everything was so fresh — even the garnish on the guacamole. The shrimp were large, ...

lianna carter

a month ago

The food was great. I had the shrimp Diablo and the tres leches. Was very good and a good portion. Perfect size.

Susan Fox

5 months ago

We had the Rehearsal Dinner for our son for about 35 people. It was incredible! Food was delicious, waitstaff attentive and gracious, and they even provided tons of to go containers for leftovers whic...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant provides an excellent dining experience, often exceeding expectations and leaving customers highly satisfied. The reviews consistently highlight the positive aspects of food, service, and atmosphere.

Customer Favorites

Popular dishes include the shrimp Diablo, tres leches, chicken quesadillas, Ixtapa beef tacos, and shrimp tacos. Chips and salsa are also well-regarded.

Atmosphere & Service

The atmosphere is described as fun, breezy, and colorful, with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Service is consistently praised as attentive, prompt, and professional, with managers actively ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.

Value & Quality

The food quality is consistently high, with fresh ingredients and generous portions. The overall value is considered to be well-matched to the dining experience.

Areas for Improvement

One reviewer found the sauce inside the shrimp taco to be overpowering and salty. Another mentioned a slight delay in receiving the check.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews emphasize the consistently high quality of food and service, with particular appreciation for the attentive waitstaff and management. The restaurant effectively maintains its standards and continues to provide memorable dining experiences.