Pappasito's Cantina

4.4
5581 reviews

About

Mexican Restaurant
Famous for more than thirty years of Legendary Tex-Mex, Pappasito's Cantina is known for the flavor, freshness and quality of their food and drinks! Pappasito's Cantina serves up succulent, sizzling fajitas, hand-crafted drinks and some of the best chips and homemade salsa around.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Pappasito's Cantina
321 Road to Six Flags West, Arlington, TX
76011, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
5,581 reviews
5 stars
3,642
4 stars
1,049
3 stars
445
2 stars
205
1 star
240

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Most customers praised the food as delicious, fresh, and flavorful, with specific mentions of the fajitas and enchiladas.

Service

Service received mixed reviews; while many praised the attentiveness and friendliness of staff, some reported slow service and issues with specific waitstaff.

Pricing

Several customers noted that the prices are on the higher side, with some feeling that the value does not match the cost.

Atmosphere

The restaurant is generally described as lively and enjoyable, though some found it too loud for easy conversation.

Chips and Salsa

There were multiple complaints about the chips tasting off or stale, which detracted from the overall dining experience.
  • SG
    Shawn G
    2 days ago
    5.0
    Pappasitos Cantina, does it get any better than this in the world of tex-mex? Nope, it sure doesn't. Pappasitos is the pinnacle. i've been eating here with family and friends since the 90s. The flavors, the atmosphere, the drinks, the top notch staff.... at the level of excellence consistently for all of these years.
  • MB
    Mark Barnes
    Nov 14, 2025
    2.0
    The chip fryers had a terrible smell that permeated the whole area around them. Service was slow, no refills on overpriced soft drinks, food was overpriced. Guacamole was a highlight!!
  • SR
    Stephanie Ragon
    Nov 13, 2025
    5.0
    Absolutely loved our time here. We came in from out of town and had the best experience. Atmosphere was lively and fun. The hostess, Caitlyn, was super sweet and attentive and our server, Jenna, was amazing. The staff made us feel welcomed. Can’t wait to visit again when we are in town again. Will post pics next time. We were too excited to eat.
  • CS
    Cela S
    Oct 28, 2025
    5.0
    So I bring my mom here almost once a month after her doctors appointment. I have not always been the biggest fan. But in the last few months I have actually been able to enjoy the food. The rice is cooked and not raw and crunchy like it used to be. The salsa has more bite to it and doesn't taste burned all the time. The beans have more flavor and the tortillas are thinner and fluffier. So thank you for stepping up your game because I used to dread spending food money on poorly cooked food. Since my mom only likes certain places to eat its really nice that I can enjoy it to. Plus the Reserve margaritas are really good. Always order the chicken fajitas because they are moist and tender. Still scared to get the beef fajitas because they are always served rare and I still can't go that far.
  • AD
    Amber D
    Oct 25, 2025
    1.0
    I visited Pappasito’s Cantina in arlington this past week. My server Z was professional and did a great job serving our family but the manager on duty KP, was repeatedly rude to me as a customer. When I asked about a problem with my meal, she spoke over me, walked away and while she rolled her eyes, and used an unprofessional tone. She was also wearing a shirt that was exposing her midrift which I felt was not appropriate for a family restaurant This made the dining experience uncomfortable and unacceptable and ruined my families birthday dinner. Management should train staff to treat customers respectfully. I won’t be returning until I see a change.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pappasito's Cantina

Does Pappasito's Cantina accept reservations?

Yes, Pappasito's Cantina accepts reservations, which can be made online.

What are the operating hours of Pappasito's Cantina?

Pappasito's Cantina is open from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.