Pappasito’s Cantina Menu – Houston, TX

Type : Tex-Mex restaurant

Location : Houston, TX

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.

Tex-Mex dishes & margaritas are the stars at this chain with a festive look. Based on 5 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery

Pappasito's Cantina 77024

Address:
10409 Interstate 10 Frontage Rd, Houston, TX 77024

Phone: (713) 468-1913

Website:

Hours

Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11 AM–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–10 PM

Menu

Dine-In
Grilled Quail Brochette
with chili ancho glaze
$23.95
Deluxe Guacamole
with red onion, tomato, roasted jalapeño & queso fresco
$12.95
Chile Con Queso
Sweet & Spicy Ribs
grilled with arbol chile glaze
$19.95
Queso Fundido
Melted Jack cheese, roasted mushrooms, poblano peppers and grilled onions.
$11.95
Handmade Pork Tamales
With chile con carne and ranchero verde sauce.
$7.95
Pappasito’s Snapper Ceviche
Shrimp, scallops and fresh snapper marinated in lime and cilantro with avocado
$15.95
Beef Fajita Nachos
guacamole & sour cream
$20.95
Chicken Fajita Nachos
guacamole & sour cream
$17.95
Beef Fajita Quesadillas
guacamole & sour cream
$25.95
Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
guacamole & sour cream
$21.95
Shrimp Quesadillas $24.95
Sopa De Tortilla
Ensalada De Casa
fresh garden salad with choice of dressing
$6.95
Tequila Lime Salad
avocado, jicama, tomato, red onion, corn tortilla strips, mixed greens, toasted pepitas & tequila lime vinaigrette
Pappasito’s Salad
fresh greens, tortilla chips, avocado, red onion, tomato & Monterey Jack cheese with lime vinaigrette
Cheese
with chile con carne & cheese
Chicken Tinga
with choice of salsa verde, sour cream or authentic red sauce
Chicken Suizas
Sour cream, avocado & tomato sauce
$18.95
Ixtapa Beef
with chile con carne & cheese
Combination
choice of Ixtapa beef, chicken tinga or cheese
Seafood Enchiladas
Shrimp & scallops with avocado in a cream sauce
$29.95
Fajita Enchiladas
beef & chicken fajita enchiladas with chile con carne & red chile sauce
$29.95
Coronado
Three brochette-style shrimp, a cheese enchilada, and a crispy beef taco.
$24.95
El Sombrero
Beef fajita* taco al carbon, cheese enchilada, with guacamole and pico de gallo.
$21.95
Plato Mariachi
Two tamales with chile con carne and ranchero verde sauce, choice of crispy ixtapa beef or chicken tinga taco.
$16.95
Reynosa
Two green chile chicken tinga enchiladas, a crispy chicken tinga taco and tamale with rancho verde sauce.
$21.95
Monterrey
Beef enchilada, cheese enchilada and a chicken flauta.
$20.95
Tulum
Chicken fajita taco al carbon, guacamole, pico de gallo, cheese enchilada and a tamale with chile con carne.
$21.95
American Red Snapper Tacos
Corn tortillas, crispy battered snapper, cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, rice and refried beans.
$26.95
Taco Dinner
choice of Ixtapa beef or chicken tinga tacos, soft or crispy, rice and frijoles a la charra (2)
$17.95
Chipotle Chicken Fajita Tacos
Chicken fajita soft tacos, chipotle aioli, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, grilled onions, rice and frijoles a la charra (2)
$19.95
Baja Shrimp Tacos
corn tortillas filled with grilled shrimp, cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, rice and refried beans.
$24.95
Chicken Fajita Flautas
with queso, guacamole sour cream, rice and frijoles a la charra
$18.95
Tacos Al Carbon
Guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, frijoles a la charra
Medium
Large
Serves 2-3
Family Size
Served 4-5
Great Additions
Beef Fajita, Shrimp Brochette, Ribs & Grilled Chicken $95.95
Bacon-Wrapped Quail, Beef Fajita*, Grilled Chicken & Diablo Shrimp $92.95
Grilled Lamb Chops, Shrimp Fajita, Beef Fajita & Grilled Chicken $119.95
Beef Fajita*, Quail & Shrimp Brochette
guacamole & pico de gallo
$39.95
Beef Fajita*, Jalapeño Cheese Sausage & Shrimp Diablo
guacamole & pico de gallo
$36.95
Sweet Chile Quail
basted with chile ancho honey glaze, guacamole & pico de gallo
Agujas
full-rack, slow-smoked pork ribs, guacamole & pico de gallo
$32.95
Manzanilla
Half-rack pork ribs with choice of fajita, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
Plato San Juan
four jumbo brochette-style shrimp & half-rack pork ribs, guacamole & pico de gallo
$31.95
Pappasito’s Grill
skewer of mesquite-grilled beef & chicken fajita, bacon-wrapped shrimp & vegetables, pineapple pico de gallo
$36.95
Grilled Lamb Chops
Grilled vegetables, tomatillo avocado salsa.
$39.95
Camarones Diablo
broiled butterflied shrimp served sizzling with Mexican butter, guacamole & pico de gallo
$28.95
Camarones Tijuana
Broiled butterflied shrimp with a choice of fajita, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
Texas Redfish On The Half Shell
Grilled shrimp, avocado, pico de gallo, Mexican butter, tomatillo salsa.
$35.95
Atlantic Salmon
avocado lime butter, grilled onions, black beans
$26.95
Plato Del Mar
brochette-style shrimp with choice of fajita, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
Pappasito’s Famous Shrimp Brochette
a skewer of mesquite-grilled bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with cheese & fresh jalapeño with pico de gallo
$34.95
Homemade Tres Leches
Rich Mexican vanilla cake soaked in three milks & topped with meringue
$8.95
Sopapillas
light pastries dusted with cinnamon & powdered sugar, drizzled with honey
$7.95
Cajetas
coconut pecan-crusted vanilla ice cream, drizzled with cajeta & chocolate sauces
$8.95
Fiesta Fudge Brownie
A stack of scratch -made double chocolate brownies served warm with vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce. Garnished with fresh strawberries & cocoa=glazed, cinnamon roasted pecans.
$9.95
1 Lb. Beef* & Chicken Fajita
Tender aged beef & chicken fajita, guacamole,pico de Gallo, sour cream, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, rice, frijoles a la charra, fresh flour tortillas, chile con queso, chips & salsa.
$48.95
1 Lb All Beef Fajita
Tender aged beef fajita, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, rice, frijoles a la charra, fresh flour tortillas, chile con queso, chips and salsa.
$64.95
Small
Plato De Mar
Brochette-style shrimp with choice of fajita
Pappasito’s Grill
Skewer of mesquite-grilled beef and chicken fajita, bacon-wrapped shrimp and vegetables, pineapple pico de gallo.
$29.95
Sopa De Tortilla
Ensalada De Casa
Fresh garden salad with choice of dressing
$6.95
Tequila Lime Salad
Avocado, jicama, tomato, red onion, corn tortilla strips, mixed greens, toasted pepitas and tequila lime vinaigrette.
Pappasito’s Salad
Fresh greens, tortilla chips, avocado, red onion, tomato, monterey jack cheese with lime vinaigrette
Snapper Taco & Chicken Tinga Enchilada $21.95
El Sombrero
Beef fajita soft taco & cheese enchilada, served with guacamole, pico de gallo, rice & refried beans
$19.95
Chicken Flauta & Cheese Enchilada
rice& refried beans
$16.95
Chipotle Chicken Fajita Taco & Cheese Enchilada
Chicken fajita soft taco chipotle aioli cheese guacamole pico de gallo grilled onions & cheese enchilada with rice & refried beans
$16.95
Cheese Enchiladas
Two cheese enchiladas topped with chile con carne, cheese & chopped onions, served with rice & refried beans
$16.95
Chicken Tinga Enchilada & Crispy Chicken Taco
Chicken tinga enchilada with choice of salsa verde, sour cream sauce , or authentic red sauce & crispy chicken taco, served with rice & refried beans
$16.95
Chipotle Shrimp
Tossed in chipotle butter, served with rice & black beans
$16.95
Chicken Fajita Quesadilla & Crispy Ixtapa Beef Taco
With guacamole & sour cream, served with refried beans & rice
$17.95
Handmade Pork Tamale & Ixtapa Beef Enchilada $14.95
Chicken Fajita Flautas
queso, guacamole, sour cream, rice & frijoles a la charra
$16.95
Pappasito’s Famous Burrito
sour cream, chipotle sauce, rice & refried beans with chicken fajita
$15.95
Coors Light $4.95
Michelob ULTRA $4.95
Miller Lite $4.95
Shiner Bock $4.95
Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider $5.95
Corona Extra $5.95
Corona Light $5.95
Dos Equis $5.95
Modelo Especial $5.95
Negra Modelo $5.95
Pacifico $5.95
Sparkling Brut
Segura Viudas | Spain (187ml)
Pinot Grigio
Mezzacorona | Italy
Chardonnay
Kendall-Jackson | California
Cabernet Sauvignon
Stemmari | Sicily
To-Go
Grilled Quail Brochette $24.95
Deluxe Guacamole
with red onion, tomato, roasted jalapeño & queso fresco
$13.95
Chile Con Queso
Sweet & Spicy Ribs $20.95
Queso Fundido
Melted Jack cheese, roasted mushrooms, poblano peppers and grilled onions.
$12.95
Handmade Pork Tamales
With chile con carne and ranchero verde sauce.
$8.95
Pappasito’s Snapper Ceviche
shrimp, scallops & fresh snapper marinated in lime& cilantro, with avocado
$16.95
Beef Fajita Nachos
guacamole & sour cream
$21.95
Chicken Fajita Nachos
guacamole & sour cream
$18.95
Beef Fajita Quesadillas
guacamole & sour cream
$26.95
Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
guacamole & sour cream
$22.95
Shrimp Quesadillas
guacamole & sour cream
$25.95
Sopa De Tortilla
Ensalada De Casa
a fresh garden salad with choice of dressing
$7.95
Tequila Lime Salad
avocado, jicama, tomato, red onion, corn tortilla strips, mixed greens, toasted pepitas & tequila lime vinaigrette
Pappasito’s Salad
fresh greens, tortilla chips, avocado, red onion, tomato & Monterey Jack cheese with lime vinaigrette
American Red Snapper Tacos
Corn tortillas, crispy battered snapper, cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, rice and refried beans.
$27.95
Taco Dinner
choice of Ixtapa beef or chicken tinga tacos, soft or crispy rice and frijoles a la charra
$18.95
Chipotle Chicken Fajita Tacos
Chicken fajita soft tacos, chipotle aioli, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, grilled onions, rice and frijoles a la charra.
$20.95
Baja Shrimp Tacos
Corn tortillas, grilled shrimp, cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, rice and refried beans.
$25.95
Chicken Fajita Flautas
with queso, guacamole, sour cream, rice and frijoles a la charra
$19.95
Tacos Al Carbon
Guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, frijoles a la charra
Cheese
with chile con carne & cheese
Chicken Tinga
with choice of salsa verde, sour cream or authentic red sauce
Chicken Suizas
sour cream sauce, avocado slices, tomatillo sauce
$19.95
Ixtapa Beef
with chile con carne & cheese
Combination
choice of Ixtapa beef, chicken tinga or cheese
Seafood Enchiladas
with shrimp, scallops & avocado in a cream sauce
$30.95
Fajita Enchiladas
beef & chicken fajita enchiladas with chile con carne & red chile sauce
$30.95
Coronado
Three brochette-style shrimp, a cheese enchilada and a crispy beef taco.
$26.95
El Sombrero
Beef fajita* al carbon taco, and cheese enchilada with guacamole and pico de gallo.
$23.95
Plato Mariachi
Two tamales with chile con carne and rancho verde sauce, choice of ixtapa beef or chicken tinga taco.
$18.95
Tulum
Chicken fajita taco al carbon, guacamole, pico de gallo, cheese enchilada and tamale with chile con carne.
$23.95
Reynosa
Two green chile chicken tinga enchiladas, a crispy chicken tinga taco and a tamale with rancho verde sauce.
$23.95
Monterrey
Beef enchilada, cheese enchilada, and a chicken flauta.
$22.95
Medium
Serves 1-2
Large
Serves 2-3
Family Size
Serves 4-5
Beef Fajita*, Quail & Shrimp Brochette
guacamole & pico de gallo
$41.95
Beef Fajita*, Jalapeño Cheese Sausage & Shrimp Diablo
guacamole & pico de gallo
$38.95
Sweet Chile Quail
basted with chile ancho honey glaze, guacamole & pico de gallo
Grilled Lamb Chops
Grilled vegetables, tomatillo avocado salsa.
$41.95
Beef Fajita*, Shrimp Brochette, Ribs & Grilled Chicken $97.95
Bacon-Wrapped Quail, Beef Fajita*, Grilled Chicken & Diablo Shrimp $94.95
Grilled Lamb Chops, Shrimp Fajita, Beef Fajita & Grilled Chicken $121.95
Agujas
full-rack of our tender, slow-smoked pork ribs.
$34.95
Manzanilla
Half-rack pork ribs with choice of fajita.
Plato San Juan
four jumbo brochette-style shrimp & half-rack pork ribs
$33.95
Camarones Diablo
broiled butterflied shrimp served sizzling with Mexican butter, guacamole & pico de gallo
$30.95
Camarones Tijuana
broiled butterflied shrimp with choice of fajita, guacamole and pico de gallo.
Texas Redfish On The Half Shell
Grilled shrimp, avocado, pico de gallo, Mexican butter, tomatillo sauce.
$37.95
Atlantic Salmon
avocado lime butter, grilled onions, black beans
$28.95
Plato Del Mar
brochette-style shrimp with choice of fajita, guacamole and pico de gallo.
Pappasito’s Famous Shrimp Brochette
a skewer of mesquite-grilled bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with cheese & fresh jalapeño with pico de gallo
$36.95
Pappasito’s Grill
skewer of mesquite-grilled beef* & chicken fajita, bacon-wrapped shrimp & vegetables, pineapple pico de gallo
$38.95
Homemade Tres Leches
Rich Mexican vanilla cake soaked in three milks & topped with meringue
$9.95
Sopapillas
light pastries dusted with cinnamon & powdered sugar, drizzled with honey
$8.95
Fiesta Fudge Brownies
A stack of scratch-made double chocolate brownies served warm with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce Garnished with fresh strawberries and cocoa-glazed, cinnamon roasted pecans.
$10.45
Frozen Platinum Margarita
Patrón Silver tequila & Patrón Citrónge with lemon & lime juices
Pappasito’s Original Frozen Margarita
Frozen Watermelon Margarita
Milagro Silver tequila, watermelon, lemon & lime juices
Frozen Fruit Margarita
Strawberry or mango, blended to perfection with Pappasito’s Original Frozen Margarita
Pappasito’s Signature Sangria
A fresh, fruity & delicious red wine punch infused with fresh fruit
The Wave
A fruity, frozen blend of margarita & Pappasito’s Signature Sangria
La Fresa
House-made strawberry puree and hibiscus grenadine swirled with our Pappasito’s Original Frozen Margarita.
$13.95
Sopa De Tortilla
Pappasito’s Salad
Fresh greens, tortilla chips, avocado, red onion, tomato & Monterey Jack cheese with lime vinaigrette
Tequila Lime Salad
avocado, jicama, tomato, red onion, corn tortilla strips, mixed greens, toasted pepitas & tequila lime vinaigrette
Small
Plato Del Mar
Brochette style shrimp, chicken fajita, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, sour cream
$31.95
Pappasito’s Grill
Skewer of mesquite-grilled beef and chicken fajita, bacon wrapped shrimp and vegetables, pineapple pico de gallo
$31.95
Snapper Taco & Chicken Tinga Enchilada $23.95
El Sombrero
beef fajita taco al carbon and cheese enchilada with guacamole and pico de gallo
$21.95
Chicken Flauta & Cheese Enchilada
rice & refried beans
$18.95
Chipotle Chicken Fajita Taco & Cheese Enchilada
Chicken fajita soft taco, chipotle aioli, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo grilled onions and cheese enchilada with rice and refried beans
$18.95
Cheese Enchiladas
Two cheese enchiladas topped with chile con carne and cheese
$18.95
Chicken Tinga Enchilada & Crispy Chicken Taco $18.95
Chipotle Shrimp
Tossed in chipotle butter, served with rice & beans
$18.95
Chicken Fajita Quesadilla & Crispy Ixtapa Beef Taco
With guacamole & sour cream
$19.95
Handmade Pork Tamale & Ixtapa Beef Enchilada $16.95
Chicken Fajita Flautas
Served with queso, guacamole and sour cream,
$18.95
Pappasito’s Famous Burrito
A burrito filled with beef fajita, refried beans & queso, topped with chile con carne, Mexican Crema & chipotle sauce. Served with rice & refried beans
Fajita Pack 1
Serves 2-3 1 lb. Beef & Chicken Fajitas
$69.95
Fajita Pack 2
Serves 4-6 2 lbs. Beef & Chicken Fajitas
$129.95
Fajita Pack 3
Serves 7-9 3 lbs. Beef & Chicken Fajitas
$187.95
Fajita Pack 4
Serves 10-12 4 lbs. Beef & Chicken Fajitas
$246.95
Fajita Pack 5
Serves 15-18 6 lbs. Beef & Chicken Fajitas
$361.95
Fajita Pack 6
Serves 20-24 8 lbs. Beef & Chicken Fajitas
$472.95
Fiesta Pack 1
Full rack of ribs, 12 Brochette-style shrimp, 3 mesquite-grilled quail, 2 jalapeño cheese sausage links, beef & chicken fajita
$179.95
Fiesta Pack 2
2 racks of ribs, 24 Brochette-style shrimp, 6 mesquite grilled quail, 4 jalapeño cheese sausage links, beef & chicken fajita
$349.95
Family Platter 1
Beef Fajita, shrimp Brochette, ribs, grilled chicken
$97.95
Family Platter 2
bacon-wrapped quail, beef fajita, grilled chicken and diablo shrimp
$94.95
Enchilada Pack
Served 4-6. Dozen enchiladas your choice of chicken beef or cheese
$79.95
Taco Pack
Served 4-6. Dozen tacos your choice of chicken or beef
$79.95
Brochette Style Shrimp (Dz) $39.95
Diablo Shrimp (Dz) $34.95
Jalapeno Cheese Sausage $8.35
Pork Ribs (Rack) $32.95
Grilled Quail Brochette $24.95
Chip & Dip Pack 1
pint of salsa, queso & 1.5 lbs of chips
$18.95
Chip & Dip Pack 2
quart of salsa, queso & 3 lbs of chips
$36.95
Tea
gal
$9.95
Fresh Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade
strawberry blended with our handcrafted lemonade
Rice
Beans
Guacamole
Pico De Gallo
Chile Con Queso
Salsa
Cheese
Sour Cream
Chips $2.95
Flour Tortillas $4.95
Full Rack Of Pork Ribs $32.95
Ensalada De Casa
serves 5-6
$29.95
Tres Leches
serves 12-16 with strawberries
$49.95
SITO Happy Hour 1-16,23
Chili Con Queso $3.95
Guacamole Dip
guacamole topped with tomatoes, queso fresco, and Chips
$4.95
Matador Nachos
Traditional nachos with Ixtapa beef, refried beans, queso, sour cream, jalapenos & guacamole
$5.95
Shrimp Brochette & Jalapeno Skewer
Skewer of two shrimp brochette and jalapeno sausage, served on grilled onions with a side of Mexican butter.
$6.95
Ceviche Stuffed Avocado
Avocado halves topped off with Pappasito’s Fresh seafood ceviche, served with chips.
$9.95
Shrimp Brochette Tacos
Shrimp brochette on a corn tortilla, topped with cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli sauce, avocado and queso fresco.
$7.95
Pappasito’s Original House Margarita Frozen $6.95
Pappasito’s Original Margarita On The Rocks $6.95
Dos XX Lager Tap $4.95

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Reviews

Eltoreon Hawkins
Even with a full parking lot there’s always seating available. Customer service is perfect. Destiny was very fun and entertaining enjoyed her.Lam meat was delicious and the presentation was great.

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JP
Desiree, our server was by far respectable and attending to us but the quality of the food was below average. We compared the quality of food and volume to a restaurant called Los Carnarles and we basically paid for the name. We ordered chicken “fajitas” and received cut chicken breast instead. The margaritas were tiny compared to Los Carnarles. Their chicken “breast” wasn’t as good because we felt like it was EXACTLY like buying a rotisserie chicken from Walmart and just cutting up the meat instead of receiving “chicken fajitas.”. That’s what they did and just resell at a higher percentage. We paid pretty much double for what we would’ve paid at Los Carnarles. Los Cararles has authentic Mexican food and music, as well as decent quality prices and better quality food than Papasitos in our experience.

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Diem Allis
I don’t typically eat at chain restaurants but met a group here. The service was great and the Plato Del Mar was pretty good. Someone ordered a salad and was the last to get their food. The drawn butter makes everything better.

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Tara
Excellent food and ambiance. I am in love with their cheese enchiladas. Also, the wave cocktail which is a frozen margarita swirled with sangria is so good! I’m definitely going to look up and see where there are other locations of this restaurant!

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Ciara Royster
I got recommended to try this place several times so I gave it a go. Initially we made a timely reservation but apparently at the wrong location. So we showed up to the one we wanted and had to sit at a table close to the door because it was so packed. We had drinks and chips and salsa. My sister had a steak fajita and I had shrimp tacos. I immediately got sick and the band playing live music from table to table did not help. The food had an alright taste but did not impress me based on the reviews I’ve heard.

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Mike He
Excellent tex-mex food. They are very popular so sadly, service can be slow at times and the atmosphere a bit loud. Expect a wait almost every day, so booking ahead on their website is recommended.

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Aurora Engemoen
Took my Mom here for Cinco de Mayo lunch. We had a delicious lunch and tried the Margaritas as well. The Texas Redfish and Shrimp is so yummy. We sat outside and just enjoyed ourselves. Our server was very attentive too.

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James Stafford
Always great food. We had a good time. Large group and no problem. We will be back. Best chicken fajitas around. They even offer a military discount if you ask.

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Hung Thai
This place is why they say everything is bigger in Texas. Every dish is made as if you’re a hungry teenager, a hungry pregnant lady, or someone about to build a barn by himself. So, the portions are huge. Don’t order with your empty stomach. I’d definitely recommend anything with shrimp. Other than that, have at it – this place what Tex Mex is all about.

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habib asmaa
We had such an enjoyable experience with Celeste as our waitress. It was our first time trying Pappasito’s as we are new to the city, and she made our experience memorable. She was patient and explained to us the menu items really well. The food was delicious and we even had leftovers for the next day! But honestly, it was Celeste’s amazing service that made the whole experience unforgettable. We had never been to Pappasito’s, but thanks to her, we will definitely be back!

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