Papacito's Mexican Grille
Papacito's Mexican Grille
Churros! A recipe for happiness.
Burrito Bowl is now served at Papacito's! Must tray!
All the chips you need!
This is what a $7 quesadilla looks like. Lincoln Park prices.
a woman sitting at a table
the dining area
Steak burrito. Thumbs up.
Exterior
Interior
outside
Breakfast quesadillas with fruit, potatoes, rice, and beans. One of the best breakfasts in town.
Menu
Combo 1: enchilada and relleno
Carne Asada Dinner
Sad nachos. Tasty but wtf 8 chips for 6.99?
Steak Taco
Fish taco
fish and shrimp tacos with rice and beans
Eating Mexican
Kara S.
Nov 28, 2020
Excelente! It's Small Business Saturday, and I was craving a burrito. Perfect timing to try Papacito's. The ordering process via their website was really seamless. It's through Square, so I don't think they have the crazy surcharges like through Grubhub, etc. They currently have a deal on free delivery so now is the perfect time to give it a shot. I ordered the chicken burrito dinner and a chicken soup. The food came in 40 minutes straight to my door, perfectly packaged. They even gave a bag of homemade chips and salsa, on the house, which was a really nice touch. They were generous with the salsa, which I always appreciate. If you douse salsa on everything like me, you'll appreciate the amount of salsa they give. The portions were large, and most importantly, everything was delicious. The food was fresh, made with finesse, and not overly greasy or heavy. It was perfect. The flavors were on point. It definitely tasted authentic, but not crazy heavy. The chicken in the burrito wasn't too dry or anything. It was just right. The chicken dinner was big enough to eat half and save the rest for another meal. I would definitely recommend this place. I will be ordering again and can't wait to try other dishes.
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T L.
Jan 28, 2021
I love this place! I use them for work and home! They are always on time, convenient, clean and professional! Thank you to everyone here for your kindness.
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Ben B.
Apr 2, 2010
My friend and I were walking north on Lincoln on a mission we referred to as MexiQuest. The goal? To find a relatively cheap yet delicious Mexican restaurant.MexiQuest was successfully accomplished as we walked into Papacito's. It's a small, no-frills joint - the kind of place you might bypass for weeks or months before finally trying it. But when you do, it's bound to become a dietary staple.I ordered the steak burrito plate. The burrito was hot and the meat had some delicious seasoning going on. (This runs contrary to almost every bland, cold nightmare of a burrito I've sampled in Chicago.) I also enjoyed the side of rice. Complimentary chips and salsa rounded out the meal.If I lived closer, I would hit Papacito's once a week. A tip of my sombrero, amigos. Your piñata of flavor is worth my hard-earned dinero.
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Steve A.
Sep 18, 2016
This is mostly a counter serve restaurant, but there are a few small tables jammed into the tiny space and they do offer full table service. The best that can be said is that it's a good deal to get the combo meal which includes a can of soda for $9. There was nothing remarkable about the enchilada or relleno, though. I also tried a fish taco, since they bragged about having been named the best fish taco, and it was okay. The pico de gallo on the fish taco was the most flavorful item I had. Service was friendly.
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Laura H.
Apr 18, 2015
Just don't get nachos. You get literally 8 chips. I'm not paying 75 cents a chip for their artful arrangement.Tamale plate and side of chips and salsa were a good value though and tasty. Salsa is VERY mild and almost completely smooth. Chips authenticand salty. You just never know what you're gonna get when you order "salsa". I'm on a quest for a place with my idea of the perfect chip and salsa COMBO. It's always one or the other :(PS currently 20% off if you order on delivery.com, free delivery
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C P.
Mar 28, 2015
Kind of pricey for what you get. Exhibit A - $7 cheese quesadilla.You can get one for $2 at the Burrito House down the street.
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Seth F.
Jun 22, 2019
My favorite veggie tacos in Chicago. Fresh everything. This place is not to be missed!
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Patrice H.
May 8, 2018
This place is totally authentic. Love the taco salad! Feels like I'm back in Mexico! Wait staff are super cheerful and friendly. It's refreshing to see servers who are passionate about where they work. Their love of the food is a testament to how good the food actually tastes. Everything is marinated and made from scratch (according to the server), and it's obvious that a lot of love goes into the food. I've eaten here twice this week and will definitely be back for more! They are very accommodating to food allergies!!! Major plus for my gluten free, vegan needs. Yum!
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Ed G.
Dec 15, 2023
I just stopped by for a quick lunch and Papacito's did not disappoint. The tacos were delicious. Steak and chicken was perfectly seasoned and the corn tortillas were soft and fluffy. What bumped this up to a 5 star review was the hospitality. I asked for a hotter salsa and was given what may be the best salsa I have ever had. It was flavorful and spicy, and really elevated the whole experience!
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Cassidy K.
May 17, 2021
Everything was delicious! They catered a graduation party for my family and everyone was impressed with the food. The enchiladas and quesadillas were everyone's favorite!
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