Pappasito's Cantina

4.5
4786 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
15280 I-45 N. at Airtex, Houston, TX
77090, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
4,786 reviews
5 stars
3,191
4 stars
1,025
3 stars
303
2 stars
118
1 star
149

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Overall, customers praised the food for its deliciousness and flavor, particularly highlighting items like fajitas, enchiladas, and lamb chops.

Service Experience

Service quality varied, with many customers noting excellent and attentive service, while some reported poor experiences with delays and inattentive staff.

Pricing Concerns

Several customers mentioned that the prices have increased, making them less likely to visit frequently.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere was generally described as lively and enjoyable, though some found it too loud.

Cleanliness

Most reviews indicated that the restaurant was clean and well-maintained.
  • JR
    Jennifer Roberts
    1 day ago
    5.0
    Birthday dinner, you can never go wrong with that 😉 time to take a nap 😴 shrimp, steak, refried beans and extra tortillas 😋
  • RB
    Regina Bryan
    2 days ago
    3.0
    I ordered the cheese enchiladas. When they came out they were burnt around the edges and the sauce that comes on the top, was cooked off of them.
  • DC
    Diana Castro
    3 days ago
    5.0
    I love coming to this place, the food is delicious, the atmosphere is very pleasant and the service is excellent, the waiters Cisco and Jarman served us very well, excellent service 😊🥰
  • TT
    Ty Thomas
    Nov 16, 2025
    5.0
    Fajitas! Perfection! The table next to us got dessert. I was too full, but dang it looked good! Service is always prompt and professional.
  • JC
    jami cashion
    Nov 7, 2025
    5.0
    my all time favorite place. I been coming here over 30 years. when I was in college I would come every Tues and Thurs. Joe would take care of me after over 25 yrs I was told yesterday Joe is now in Galveston I'm sorry to here that we had history w chicken quesadilla. my fav he always knew what I order..but they people who works there now is amazing they go to the fullest to make sure we have everything we want or need and make sure we are happy when we leave

Frequently Asked Questions About Pappasito's Cantina

Does Pappasito's Cantina accept reservations?

Yes, Pappasito's Cantina accepts reservations which can be made online via their reservation link.

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 Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Thanksgiving Day (Nov 27) and Christmas Day (Dec 25).