Reviews of Papi's Tacos - Tanjong Pagar. (Restaurant) - Singapore (Singapore).

Papi's Tacos - Tanjong Pagar

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Mexican restaurant

33 Tg Pagar Rd, #01-01, Singapore 088456

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This place has excellent reviews and demonstrates great customer service. Highly recommended!

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Reviews of Papi's Tacos - Tanjong Pagar

a. s.

Had chicken tacos(in the picture), fish tacos(very good) and guacamole & chips on the side. This was on Taco Tuesday so we go an extra taco each 😀 The food is pretty good though they could improve their guacamole by adding some garlic, lemon and salt. I was also missing the tomato onion salsa which is a must for a Mexican restaurant.

U.

the tacos are delicious and there is happy hour for drink until 7pm, all foods are tasty! i recommend to order the nachos

x. l.

Nice Mexican restaurant with good vibes. The food here is decent. The grilled prawn tacos is worth a try - huge prawn!

C. R.

The food was yummy. We enjoyed everything we got — frozen lime margarita, beef fajitas, fish taco, the grilled corn thing. Service was also friendly and helpful :) our first time here. Minusing a star because it’s a little expensive for the portion sizes, so we probably wouldn’t eat often.

C. T.

Food and drinks are on the pricey side but really yummy! They’ve frozen margaritas too - I really liked the spicy mango. 4 cheese quesadilla was also really comforting to eat. Our table got switched to the bar seats by the entrance so it was a little uncomfortable as compared to our original seats but other than that, good atmosphere, food and drinks.

M. D.

Got it! Let's add more details about the tacos and pork ribs: ... ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **Absolutely love Papi's Taco!** 🌮 The variety of tequilas they offer is outstanding – a true tequila lover's paradise. Each visit, I discover a new favorite. The vibrant atmosphere and colorful decor make it a lively spot to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine. The tacos are a standout, with a variety of fillings to choose from, including beef, chicken, pork, and vegetarian options. Each taco is packed with flavor and perfectly balanced with fresh toppings. The beef tacos, in particular, are juicy and tender, while the chicken tacos are marinated to perfection. The pork ribs are another must-try. They are slow-cooked to perfection, falling off the bone and smothered in a delicious sauce. The ribs are tender and packed with flavor, making them a favorite among diners. Definitely coming back for more.

o.

[Jan 2024] Popular casual Mexican restaurant that was almost full house on a Thursday night. The vibe was on point, service was warm, food was delish (get their crab toast for appetisers!)

H. Y.

Great atmosphere and service but the food was average. Ordered the chicken quesadilla, beef taco and fish taco, would only recommend the fish taco. There’s also ladies night $10 cocktails every Wednesday!

s.

Fish tacos were well seasoned and had good punchy flavours. Happy hour is always great - margarita was decently strong. The wings were just average imo, nothing to rave about. Service was good.

a.

ordered the fish tacos and tacos de chorizo! the fish tacos were very tasty and i really enjoyed the juicy fish and sauce, however, the pork tacos were average to me. i do think the portions are quite small for the price point, but overall, it was still a good experience! :-)

R. L.

Been here twice, once for dinner and another for the weekend brunch. A casual joint with lively deco and okay service. What I liked: - Size of fish in the fish taco is generous, flavours are nice but could do with more coleslaw - Beef Chillequiea in the Brunch Menu was delicious and also very generous in the serving size. Colours aren't very appetising but wow it tasted amazing! Right amount of seasoning and loved the crunch from the nachos coated in the tangy green sauce. Felt like comfort food and will definitely return for this. Tip: If you want to spice things up, ask for the hot spicy sauce. That's the crazy yellow liquid in the bottle. You're welcome.

C.

We first know of Papi's tacos through their branch at Seah Street. Since we find it really good, we tried the other branch which this at Tanjong Pagar and it didn't let our expectations go down. It was super good too! There might be some difference in the menu, for example, the baja taco which is not available at Seah Street. Their habanero sauce is also super fresh and spicy. This branch serves more variety and the food is also amazing. I can say their food here is better than Seah branch but we still love it there! Though the price here maybe a bit more expensive IMO. The place is also more of a modern restaurant style. Overall, both their branches serves one of the best taco here in Singapore. Must try!

J. T.

nachos and roasted corn were good, condiments were adequate given the price point. ambiance was fairly memoriable as it was not too crowded. and had quite a bit of space. Unfortunately the Burrito had way too much rice (picture attached) and the pulled pork was not pulled sufficiently and was rather dry. Could certainly use more pico de Gallo and vegetables. Even in their tacos. may come back for drinks if there is a proper happy hour.

J. Y.

My only regret here is that I came here during my lunch break from work and hence couldn’t order beer but the meal would have been perfect if I could get a pint of fresh beer on tap

Z.

food was decent but it wasn't very filling...? not sure if mexican food is supposed to be filling 😅😅 would say the prices are pretty standard for a mexican place also! had a pulled pork taco which was nice and super juicy but i was still hungry after it. i would come back, but try something else and order more.

L.

Great frozen lime margaritas, and very affordable during HH. Tacos were really good too, especially enjoyed the ones with chicken, surprisingly. Would definitely return and recommend.

T. G.

This is pretty good and they have chorizo. It's definitely hard to find pretty good Mexican places that involve chorizo. The Mexican food is mostly nut free. So there shouldn't be any worries there. However, the churro dip includes hazelnuts. So you'll have to forego the dip. Currently there's no alternative.

Z.

fish in fish tacos were rlly soft & crispy on the outside. prawn was biG and yum. sauce that they put in their tacos was 🤌🏽 beef quesadilla was meh. staff were friendly! ~ $80

B. L.

A traditional Mexican cuisine with good taste of dishes, worth to try in this area where the most restaurants here are Japanese and Korean ... Service is good and quite responsive.

Y. D. H.

Just really tasty and fresh. Happy hour is amazing. Love the big seats too

S. L.

The 5 star rating goes to the amazing staff Rau and Kas; and also the ambience of the place. My first time there and the fish taco recommendation by Kas was on point and almost as good as the ones I had in the US. What fell short was the tiger prawn tacos, there were extremely salty and even with all the lime, it could not offset the saltiness. However, Rau was very attentive and immediately rectified the concern. The team should really be commended for their customer service and because of that I'll definitely be bringing my family and friends here again. Good job team!

K. S.

The fish tacos are the best, don't bother with the others. You can eat the fish tacos all day long. Was a bit disappointed with the chips and dips. Flavor profile can be improved Loved the hot sauce, do ask for it for a spice boost

L. T.

Awesome space to party. Love their margaritas on the rocks and their frozen Margaritas are potent. Tacos are legit. Try their spicy sauces, so good and spicy. Look for Jules for a good time :)

B. G.

Food is a bit meh. Had the beef cheek taco and it wasn't very good. Tried some $19 pear cocktail and it was very good. The store is so bloody dark I can barely see my food when I'm eating. Server will tell you "I'll be with you in a moment" then completely forget about your existence and go do something else for 5 minutes to passive-aggressively hint you to find some other server to take your order. They will however be very prompt and not forget about you when you ask for the bill so ... go figure I guess.

R. B.

Amazing Mexican restaurant. We had the patron reposado margarita on the rock and they were perfect. The service is fast and nice. The food is authentic. It might become our go-to place.

M. H. S.

We went to this restaurant when their kitchen is about to closed, the wonder of the store was my friend’s friend, and they gave us free shots. Super nice and friendly staff. I promise I will come for the food again.

D. C.

Refilled our guacamole, super funny and friendly staff, was fun sitting at the bar and they even drank shots with us! Oh and the food was superb got the platter with my partner and it was just nice. The sauce for the prawn and fish tacos are the best. Make sure to try all their hot sauces!

J. J. O.

Having lived in California before moving to Singapore, I missed having good Mexican food here in Singapore. However, with Papi's Tacos having opened in Singapore, I no longer have this problem! Hands down, Papi's has THE best Mexican food in all of Singapore - and every time I visit their restaurants, the food is delicious, the service is fantastic, and the atmosphere is always fun. I highly recommend you visit Papi's!

S. T.

Very similar set up as the first Papi’s at Seah St - open counter seat at the window instead of the sealed window. But that’s probably what caused problems here, almost all the air-con were leaky with condensed water. Dining in here feels like eating under a leaky roof on a rainy day if you are seated under one of the many air con vents along the corridor. Food somehow is still good but wasn’t as amazing at Seah St. Beer tasted stale unfortunately.

R.

Love the food as always. Margaritas were on point. Waitor even changed my beer for me when it got too warm. Fish tacos here are the best!

D. C.

Chorizo taco was super flavourful! But the chips were abit tat expensive. Good atmosphere for a place to chill after work.

L. “. G.

The bigger the better. This is the second outlet of Papi's tacos in town few years after inaugurating the authentic Mexican food wave in Singapore. This time menu got extended with few additions like civiche, salads and also vegan tacos. Fried ice cream is to die of happiness. Well done to chef Mauricio and rest of the team. See ya!

C. Z. H.

The food was not too bad but had the potential to be zestier, with more spices and kick

R. G.

Great tacos (didn't even get the chance to snap a photo). I'd skip the cocktails next time.

c. p.

Celebrated my birthday here and had such a good time there from the ambience to the food! The staff were so friendly and fun. The food was great but the service we had was really the cherry on top! We were served by Haz and she went above and beyond to make sure we were having a good time, we absolutely loved her energy! (Thank you Haz!!!) Can’t wait to be back again!

C. G.

Excitement turned to disappointment. Food was not as expected. Pulled pork and beef cheek taco was quite bland. I've been to the other outlet before and I remember it was much tastier. The mushroom quesadilla was nice though. Music was a tad too loud and the lighting was too dim. I can't see what I'm eating and can't chat comfortably with my friends across the table. Much room for improvement.

M. R. (.

Team of bartenders, floor staff and chefs are always amazing. Drinks were great, accommodating requests and the food never fails. Personal favourite were the beef quesadillas! The food and drinks are very affordable but we went all out on drinks and racked up our bill hahaha,

J. M.

I recently had an amazing time at Papi's Tacos in Tanjong Pagar. The place is beautifully decorated with vibrant colours, very instgrammable haha The food and drink was absolutely delicious! Had their frozen margaritas which was so good and they have it on happy hour until 7pm! The crab tostada had a spicy kick that I loved. We had birria tacos, it was my first time trying it and it was delicious and so fun to eat because you have to dip it. The carnitas was so flavourful and juicy. But the real winner was the tiger prawn tacos – a perfect blend of taste and texture. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Overall an amazing experience and definitely will be back again!

T.

Food was good but service below average. Waitress not friendly and not helpful, didn't seem to understand well.

N. Y.

great place for drinks and dinner! the food here is really good and the ambience was bustling with life!

P. P.

Love their portion sizes. Love the options. Above all, LOVE their food! Service staff are really kind. The vibe is great! Busy in the evenings so you will need to reserve before going.

D. K.

Fun vibes. Too bad food was kinda average.

S. B.

They serve softshell tacos only. Generous portions with appetizers with a good list of cocktails. I'd recommend booking a table although there was enough space for walk-ins with indoor and outdoor seating. Lively atmosphere and very efficient service.

Z. a. Z.

food was kinda overpriced for taste 🥲 5 pax $250++ for x2 tacos x1 burrito bowl x1 quesadilla x1 chips and a jug of margarita, music was too loud for proper convo, deco and lights were cute though! service was great, celebrated bday here and they got out a sombrero and lit a sparkler candle for us 😸

S. G.

Visited the Tanjong Pagar branch on a Friday and was very grateful for the staff for shifting up 3 times to different tables. DJ KRYS is amazing, my friends and I enjoyed loads and had lots of drinks. Food is amazing and filling but drinks aren’t as strong as we thought. Overall a great experience and great service

A. H.

Possibly the buzziest, loudest place on the street with colourful carnival vibes that just pull you in for a casual dinner. Has cute seating outside that’s great for street watching and some more inside. The loud popular pop/dance music mixed with the reasonably priced margaritas ensured the spaces around the tables had quite a few folks on their feet💃🏼🕺🏿. Service is fast and pleasant, the food is decent. Your taste buds will not be blown away but your stomach will definitely Thank You for a quick & hearty meal which energises with the food & ambience. Great quick stop. 💧serves water 💧

P. P.

IMO, Papi's is the most authentic Mexican food you can want in Singapore. The service is fantastic, friendly, very knowledgeable and attentive. Papi's Tacos is the closest thing to the Taco eateries I love in Los Angeles. Pali and his staff never fail to make me feel at home.

L. A.

First time here and definitely will be back again. Service was great and they were all so friendly. Dinner was delicious and the drinks complimented the food so well. Had an amazing experience. Kudos to the team 😊

S. T.

absolute fave place for an indulgent lunch + drinks after my weekend classes. gorgeous ambience and friendly staff, imo the quesadillas are to die for!! if i could come here every week, i would 🥺

R. G.

The fish tacos at Papi’s never disappoints! I also tried the fried ice cream which was the newest addition on the menu (really yummy 😋). The ambience and staff were also great and they brought along good laughs throughout the night. Always a fave and would definitely recommend to come to grab your Mexican fix! 🥳

x. k.

It's my go to place for tacos, tequila, mezcal and Mexican food fixes. I had been a regular since their first branch at seah street and I so happy that they have this second bigger branch at tanjong pager In addition to the classic tacos, burrito and quesadillas , they also had special weekend branch such as enchiladas and chilaquiles. The drink menu is very extensive and good too. The service is always been excellent the staff are nice and friendly with Mexican chef-owner Maurizio (or Papi for short ) this place is the most authentic and Mexican as it can be

T.

Had a really wonderful time at Papi's Tacos. The margaritas, tacos, and service are all phenomenal. This is the perfect place to catch up with a group of friends. Also love their Taco Tuesday promos!

E. L.

The beef quesdilla 11/10 👍🏼 nice ambience too & super friendly service crews.. will be back again

F. O. M.

Great mexican, for Singapore. A better menu set, for instance fresh salsa or addition on Al Pastor tacos, would add. Also, chips and salsa are a free item at any Mexican restaurant from Shenzhen to Dusseldorf... not 8 SGD.

G. B.

Service was attentive, but food was so so. Holy trinity of chips salsa and guacamole was holy moly over priced. Fast paced service which could be slowed just a tad, because small portions big prices made a hurried meal that left us feeling rather empty afterwards. Our fav was the fish tacos and the corn. Stick to those. They were good.

M. v. H. t. E.

Went with a craving of flavors popping, but the only thing that popped was the expectation. Had ceviche, fish tacos and quesadilla al pastor, and all were on a so so level. Even the hotsauce was a bit bland 😄 The cocktail was pretty decent though...

M. T.

Lovely place to eat and catch up with a friend. Service was great and the ambience was chill. Food was lovely (and this coming from someone who's lived in Mexico for years and has been craving Mexican food!) Only complain was the unstable table 😅

J. X.

Extremely warm hospitality, quick service, delicious array of taco and great music! 🌮🌮 Thanks Maurice!

K.

Always a nice time whenever I’m at Papi’s Tacos. The food, drinks and vibe always spot on. The service is good and Papi’s infectious energy makes diners feel welcomed.

N. H.

Al pastor tacos were very salty and lacking in flavors. The tortilla chips were served with very small amount of salsa which is difficult to dip from and it cost $7 😒. A little bit disappointed.

Y. H. G.

Unique taste of plant based burrito...

N. T.

Nice authentic Mexican cuisine! Not crazily expensive.

Z.

I thought the food was fine. I had the asada quesadilla and thought they were a tad too chewy for me and guacamole was ok too. Margaritas were great! But the service was fantastic and what ups the stars for me.

E. W.

We love this place. We visit with our kids on Friday early evenings! Always such a chilled atmosphere and brilliant margaritas!

V. L.

Food was delicious. Tho the tacos were not hard shell kind. Service and atmosphere was great. Worth to go back.

G. S.

The waiters were pretty on-the-ball and the food was great. The hot sauce was also great.

T. H.

The burrito’s taste like freedom! Let it do the talking and trust the team to decorate your table with flavours 😍😍😍

L. L. N.

Awesome crew, awesome food and awesome service!!! Thank you for your efforts to make magic happen for my friend’s birthday!!! Keep it up Papi’s crew! You guys are awesome!

J. Z.

Average quality for drinks and food. Do not order the salmon ceviche as the portion is very small.

L. R.

Food was awesome and service was great Especially the frozen margaritas is a must get !!

P.

Really generous Mexican food at affordable prices. $10 margaritas what's not to like :)

N. N.

Really good tacos, margaritas and great crowd and staff!

E. B.

Delicious tacos and great service! Love the vibes here!

N. A.

Amazing food and amazing ambience! Would highly recommend this place for a chill night out 💛

G. P.

liked this place for the genuineness of the food and the sympathy of the owner

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