Little Pappasito's Cantina

4.5
2510 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
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable
  • Requires reservationsNot available

Location

Little Pappasito's Cantina
2536 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX
77098, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
2,510 reviews
5 stars
1,718
4 stars
488
3 stars
147
2 stars
63
1 star
94

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Service quality varied significantly; some servers received high praise while others were criticized for being slow or inattentive.

Food Quality

Food quality was inconsistent, with some dishes praised for freshness and flavor, while others were described as subpar or overpriced.

Managerial Response

Managers were noted for their proactive approach in addressing complaints and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere was generally described as welcoming and festive, although some customers reported issues with noise levels.

Pricing Concerns

Several customers felt that the prices were high relative to the quality of food and service received.
  • LC
    Linda T. Collins
    5 days ago
    5.0
    We ate lunch there today, chicken tortilla soup and pork carnitas. Everything was wonderful with the carnitas being the best that I have ever eaten. We will definitely go back. Our server was wonderful answering our questions and making suggestions.
  • RS
    Raven Steward
    Nov 16, 2025
    5.0
    OMG! First time here visiting from New Orleans and everything was PERFECTO 👌🏽Chelsea was my server/bartender and she has some great recommendations! I appreciated her suggestions and amazing customer service! I can’t wait to visit here again.
  • JT
    Jean Toms
    Nov 12, 2025
    1.0
    I went for lunch today at Pappasitos have been there many times. Menu is changed or did my usual tacos. What a big surprise they were overcooked and over spiced and not very good big disappointment. Guess I’ll be looking for a new Mexican food restaurant I have lived in Houston all my life 80+ years, but this is bad. My other guest had quesadillas. The outsides were burnt. She didn’t say anything she was polite. She ate a couple and brought the rest home. I’m sure they’re going in the trash disappointment sorry but you’ve changed too much.
  • DT
    Dr. Robin Turner
    Nov 3, 2025
    5.0
    Everything there was incredibly professional and of high quality. Our waiter, D, provided excellent service, although I couldn’t quite catch his full name—appears to be what he mentioned. I also met the manager, who was very welcoming and attentive. Overall, the team demonstrated excellent teamwork and dedication. I plan to visit this place more frequently than others I've been to, as the experience was outstanding.
  • FF
    faith firman
    Oct 21, 2025
    2.0
    The hostess was so sweet and welcoming i would come back just for her! The service however was not good. We were there almost 10 minutes before chips and salsa was put on our table and 20 if not 30 minutes until a drink touched our table. The drinks from the bar were dropped off before water and Dr Pepper. The queso was also dropped off by another server and before a single drink was on the table. We decided after receiving out apps and round of drinks it was best to just close out and go somewhere else.

Frequently Asked Questions About Little Pappasito's Cantina

Does Little Pappasito's Cantina accept reservations?

Yes, Little Pappasito's Cantina accepts reservations and you can book a table online.

What types of meals are served at Little Pappasito's Cantina?

They serve lunch and dinner, featuring legendary Tex-Mex dishes with fresh ingredients.