Pappasito's Cantina

4.4
4174 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
11831 I-10 East at Federal Rd., Houston, TX
77029, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
4,174 reviews
5 stars
2,713
4 stars
826
3 stars
308
2 stars
119
1 star
208

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some praised the taste while others noted issues with portion sizes and cooking.

Service

Service received high praise, with several standout servers mentioned, though some customers experienced delays and order inaccuracies.

Atmosphere

Generally positive atmosphere, but noted as being too noisy at times, making conversation difficult.

Pricing

Customers expressed concerns about high prices relative to food quality and portion sizes.
  • CT
    Cathy Thompson
    1 day ago
    5.0
    Great food and service. We had a family gathering of 21 people. We ordered 6 family platters. We had food leftover. Our servers were great.
  • GL
    Greg LeJeune
    6 days ago
    5.0
    As always, food was amazing and flavorful. I never miss an opportunity to stop at Pappasito when I am in the Houston Area! Staff was very friendly and couteous! Always an enjoyable experience when I have the opportunity to visit their restaraunts!
  • TC
    Todd Callahan
    6 days ago
    5.0
    It was our first time eating here .And the food was delicious and cooked to perfection, I had the Shrimp tacos , rice and beans . The waitress and waiter were exceptional and they constantly were making sure we were good . We will definitely be back when we are out here in Houston doing work
  • DM
    Don M.
    6 days ago
    5.0
    We had great service. The food was delicious. They are always consistent with their food. We never miss a chance to go to papasittos when passing through houston.
  • JG
    Johnny LJ Galindo
    Jan 1, 2026
    3.0
    We come often to the point that my wife & I don't even need a menu, because we order the same thing all the time. Well this time around to start off the New Year was definitely different. Jasmine was our server & did a fabulous job, the issue came with my order which is the Tulum & I always sub the tamale for an enchilada, this time around the manager on duty stated they can sub out the items I requested, which is weird because I was able at another location just a week ago. Definitely staying away from the I-10 & Market location.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pappasito's Cantina

Does Pappasito's Cantina accept reservations, and how can I make one?

Yes, Pappasito's Cantina accepts reservations. You can make one online at https://www.seatninja.com/restaurant/11623/Pappasitos-Cantina-I10-E-At-Federal-Road.

What are the operating hours of Pappasito's Cantina?

Pappasito's Cantina is open Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. It is closed on certain holidays including November 27 and December 25, 2025.