Pappasito's Cantina Menu (Updated September 2025)
Welcome to Pappasito's Cantina, a beloved Mexican restaurant nestled in Houston, TX, where bold flavors and vibrant atmosphere unite to create a remarkable dining experience. This iconic eatery specializes in authentic Tex-Mex cuisine, offering a diverse menu that boasts everything from sizzling fajitas to tantalizing appetizers.
- Fajita Wednesday: Indulge in their generous 1 lb. all-beef fajitas, perfectly grilled and served with all the traditional accompaniments like guacamole and fresh flour tortillas, all for just $64.95.
- Appetizers: Start your meal with the Pappasito’s Snapper Ceviche, featuring succulent shrimp, scallops, and octopus marinated in zesty lime, priced at $15.95.
- Unique Offerings: Try the Sopapillas for dessert, a sweet and crispy treat, perfectly paired with warm honey and cinnamon; a must-have to complete your visit!
Each dish is not only packed with flavor, but they also offer generous portions that satisfy. Whether you’re enjoying a refreshing watermelon margarita or dipping freshly made tortilla chips into their delectable salsa, you'll find yourself immersed in a lively atmosphere. Customers rave about the committed service, highlighting attentive staff members, adding a personal touch to your dining experience. Pappasito's Cantina is indeed a go-to spot for those craving authentic Mexican cuisine in a vibrant, welcoming setting.
Appetizers
Guacamole Fresco
Queso fresco, radishes & toasted pepitas.
US$13.95Potato Taquitos
Quesillo cheese, black bean puree, avocado salsa, crema.
US$11.95Crab Cake Stuffed Shrimp
US$27.95Chile con Queso
Queso Fundido
Melted quesillo cheese, roasted mushrooms, poblano peppers and grilled onions.
US$11.95Handmade Pork Tamales
With chile con carne and ranchero verde sauce and peanut macha sauce.
US$7.95Pappasito’s Snapper Ceviche
Shrimp, scallops, fresh snapper & octopus marinated in lime and cilantro with avocado
US$15.95Sweet & Spicy Ribs
grilled with arbol chile glaze
US$19.95Nachos & Quesadillas
Beef Fajita Nachos
guacamole & sour cream
US$20.95Chicken Fajita Nachos
guacamole & sour cream
US$17.95Beef Fajita Quesadillas
guacamole & sour cream
US$25.95Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
guacamole & sour cream
US$21.95Shrimp Quesadillas
US$24.95Soup & Salads
Sopa de Tortilla
Ensalada de Casa
fresh garden salad with choice of dressing
US$6.95Caesar Salad
Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, roasted corn, tortilla strips, Manchego Caesar dressing.
Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled salmon, tomatoes, avocados, red onions, jicama, Manchego, pepitas, crispy tostada, tequila lime vinaigrette.
US$26.95Enchiladas
Cheese
with chile con carne & quesillo cheese
Chicken Tinga
with choice of salsa verde, sour cream or authentic red sauce
Chicken Suizas
Sour cream, avocado & tomatillo sauce
US$18.95Pork & Green Chile Enchiladas
Ranchero verde, quesillo queso.
US$19.95Braised Beef Enchiladas
Braised beef in red chili sauce with quesillo & crema.
Combination
choice of braised beef, chicken tinga or cheese
Seafood Enchiladas
Shrimp & scallops with avocado in a cream sauce
US$29.95Carne Asada Enchiladas
beef & chicken fajita enchiladas with chile con carne & red chile sauce
US$29.95Combinations
Coronado
Three brochette-style shrimp, a cheese enchilada, and a crispy beef taco.
US$24.95El Sombrero
Beef fajita* taco al carbon, cheese enchilada, with guacamole and pico de gallo.
US$21.95Plato Mariachi
Two tamales with chile con carne and ranchero verde sauce, choice of crispy ixtapa beef or chicken tinga taco.
US$16.95Reynosa
Two green chile chicken tinga enchiladas, a crispy chicken tinga taco and tamale with rancho verde sauce.
US$21.95Monterrey
Braised beef enchilada, cheese enchilada and a chicken flauta.
US$20.95Tulum
Chicken fajita taco al carbon, guacamole, pico de gallo, cheese enchilada and a tamale with chile con carne.
US$21.95Tacos
American Red Snapper Tacos
Corn tortillas, crispy battered snapper, cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, rice and refried beans.
US$26.95Braised Beef Tacos
Braised beef, Morita peanut sauce, authentic consomme, fresh corn tortillas, rice & frijoles a la charra.
US$19.95Taco Dinner
choice of Ixtapa beef or chicken tinga tacos, soft or crispy, rice and frijoles a la charra (2)
US$17.95Chipotle Chicken Fajita Tacos
Chicken fajita soft tacos, chipotle aioli, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, grilled onions, rice and frijoles a la charra (2)
US$19.95Baja Shrimp Tacos
corn tortillas filled with grilled shrimp, cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, rice and refried beans.
US$24.95Chicken Fajita Flautas
with queso, guacamole sour cream, rice and frijoles a la charra
US$18.95Tacos Al Carbon
Guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, frijoles a la charra
Sizzling Fajitas Famosas
Medium
Large
Serves 2-3
Family Size
Served 4-5
Filet Mignon Fajita* & Crab Cake Stuffed Shrimp
US$59.95Great Additions
Family Platters
#1 Beef Fajita, Shrimp Brochette, Ribs & Grilled Chicken
US$98.95#2 Grilled Quail, Beef Fajita*, Grilled Chicken & Diablo Shrimp
US$95.95#3 Grilled Lamb Chops, Shrimp Fajita, Beef Fajita & Grilled Chicken
US$123.95Fajitas & Slow-Smoked Ribs
Beef Fajita*, Quail & Shrimp Brochette
guacamole & pico de gallo
US$39.95Beef Fajita*, Jalapeno Cheese Sausage & Shrimp Diablo
guacamole & pico de gallo
US$37.95Sweet Chile Quail
basted with chile ancho honey glaze, guacamole & pico de gallo
Agujas
full-rack, slow-smoked pork ribs, guacamole & pico de gallo
US$32.95Manzanilla
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
US$31.95Pappasito's Grill
skewer of mesquite-grilled beef & chicken fajita, bacon-wrapped shrimp & vegetables, pineapple pico de gallo
US$36.95Grilled Lamb Chops
Grilled vegetables, tomatillo avocado salsa.
US$39.95Grilled Seafood
Camarones Diablo
broiled butterflied shrimp served sizzling with Mexican butter, guacamole & pico de gallo
US$28.95Camarones 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.
US$35.95Atlantic Salmon
avocado lime butter, grilled onions, black beans
US$26.95Plato 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 jalapeno with pico de gallo
US$34.95Dessert
Homemade Tres Leches
Rich Mexican vanilla cake soaked in three milks & topped with meringue
US$10.95Sopapillas
light pastries dusted with cinnamon & powdered sugar, drizzled with honey
US$8.95Cajetas
coconut pecan-crusted vanilla ice cream, drizzled with cajeta sauce.
US$10.95Fiesta Fudge Brownie
A stack of scratch -made double chocolate brownies served warm with vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce. Garnished with fresh strawberries & cocoaglazed, cinnamon roasted pecans.
US$11.95Fajita Wednesday
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.
US$48.951 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.
US$64.95Sizzling Fajitas Famosas Lunch Features
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.
US$29.95Soup and Salads Lunch
Sopa De Tortilla
Ensalada de Casa
Fresh garden salad with choice of dressing
US$6.95Caesar Salad
Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, roasted corn, tortilla strips, Manchego Caesar dressing.
Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled salmon, tomatoes, avocados, red onions, jicama, Manchego, pepitas, crispy tostada, tequila lime vinaigrette.
US$26.95Tex-Mex Favorites Lunch Features
Snapper Taco & Chicken Tinga Enchilada
US$21.95El Sombrero
Beef fajita soft taco & cheese enchilada, served with guacamole, pico de gallo, rice & refried beans
US$19.95Chicken Flauta & Cheese Enchilada
rice& refried beans
US$16.95Cheese Enchiladas
Two cheese enchiladas topped with chile con carne, cheese & chopped onions, served with rice & refried beans
US$16.95Birria Beef Tacos
Braised beef, Morita peanut sauce, authentic consomme, fresh corn tortillas, rice & frijoles a la charra.
US$16.95Chicken 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
US$16.95Chipotle Shrimp
Tossed in chipotle butter, served with rice & black beans
US$16.95Chicken Fajita Quesadilla & Crispy Ixtapa Beef Taco
With guacamole & sour cream, served with refried beans & rice
US$17.95Handmade Pork Tamale & Braised Beef Enchilada
US$14.95Chicken Fajita Flautas
queso, guacamole, sour cream, rice & frijoles a la charra
US$16.95Pappasito’s Famous Burrito
sour cream, chipotle sauce, rice & refried beans with chicken fajita
US$15.95Bottle Beer - domestic
Coors Light
US$4.95Michelob ULTRA
US$4.95Miller Lite
US$4.95Bud Light
US$4.95Bottle Beer - Import
Corona Extra
US$5.95Corona Light
US$5.95Dos Equis
US$5.95Modelo Especial
US$5.95Negra Modelo
US$5.95Pacifico
US$5.95Wines
Sparkling Brut
Segura Viudas Spain (187ml)
Pinot Grigio
Mezzacorona Italy
Chardonnay
Kendall-Jackson California
Cabernet Sauvignon
Stemmari Sicily
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