Papi's Mex Grill

Ambiance/ Service:My fiancé and I often come here, maybe once a week. Everytime that we have been here the service has been great. The servers are welcoming, friendly, and try to be as quick as possible. The ambiance of Papi's is fun and they have large tv's that often play sports. If nothing interesting is on, they will have great music playing. Papi's have high-top tables in the center and booths against the walls, when the weather is warm they will have an outside area open and have seats where you can order right from the bar. When you walk in you will see a full bar covering the back wall with a crafty bartender. I get the watermelon margarita and my fiancé orders the Patron margarita, if you're feeling adventurous they have large pitchers and fish bowls of margaritas. Happy Hour is a must!Papi's marg: $8Patron marg: $8.5060 oz marg: $25!!!and food too (nachos, asada fries, guac is delicious)Now the important part- FOOD. Honestly, the food is okay not exactly authentic mexican food but it's not the worst (hence minus the one star). Comparing cost to what you get, the ceviche is good, enchiladas are better, and their burritos are good as long as you don't get chicken. Unfortunately, their chicken can be dry. Their salsas are amazing, if you can handle heat ask for their extra spicy salsa (they don't bring it out unless you specifically request for it). Cheers.

Pretty good Mexican food. Their burritos and enchiladas are yummy. The atmosphere is pretty nice too. No loud music blasting and good drinks too.

Fresh...fresh...fresh. Salsa was fresh, food was delicious. Service was excellent. A popular place for the locals. We don't like to rush through our meals so the relaxed atmosphere here suited us. We had homemade chips and tomatillos salsa, dos tacos plates (chicken and steak), papi's margarita and a shot of don julio anejo. If you like spicy, ask for their spicy salsa (habanero).

The food is usually good but the poor service really brings it down. While I have had some good service in the recent past, tonight was deplorable. I walked in and it was not busy. No one ever came to seat me and I just stood there for a while. I made eye contact with the bartender several times and he did nothing to acknowledge that I was waiting or to call someone. I ended up leaving. I wish there were other places closer to home.

We love the happy hour at Papi's we have learned for the best service to sit at the bar. Sitting in the dining area is hit or miss on service. They are in a new development so I can see how it's difficult to staff for inconsistent crowds. As the new housing hasn't been fully built up in that area. Onto the good stuff - In my opinion best Micheladas in town. Love the ceviche tostada and carnitas taco on the happy hour menu. They have happy hour all day Sunday and Monday and other days 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

It's always a great time at Papi's in Madera! Happy hour all day Sunday and Monday with some great deals. Also happy hour throughout the week!

A very disappointing family lunch at this location. Everything from the customer service to the food was completely underwhelming. When we first arrived at 1:30 on a Saturday morning, the space was pretty empty. Although our drink orders were taken promptly, our waiter dropped off the wrong drinks and quickly walked away so there was no time to correct it. We also had to ask for chips and salsa when we had already been there 15-20 mins. We also had to wait an extended amount of time for our food orders to be taken. During that time, drinks went dry, chip baskets were empty and we didn't see our waiter at all to ask for more. When our food orders were taken by our waiter, there was a food runner/busser with him that was super attentive and helped with all of our refills, napkin requests and chip refills. She was so friendly and awesome! When our food finally came out 30 mins after ordering, we were super disappointed. Two of my family members ordered the menudo and it had very little tripas and hominy. It was mostly broth. My carnitas plate felt hot to the touch. Only the beans and rice were hot, but they were both pretty flavorless. The carnitas were bone dry and cold. Not the juicy, flavorful dish I expected. Our waiter never checked on us and we had to wait about 40 mins before we even got the checks. In all, it was a 2.5 hour lunch that consisted of mostly waiting for service. I wouldn't return.

Don't get me started ... 3 stars mainly because the drinks took FOREVER!! 10-15 mins to get our drinks ridiculous! Ive never had this issue before it wasn't even busy.. besides that food was delicious! new chorizo bean dip satisfied cravings and Vanessa is always super quick & has the BEST customer service !!!Will still come back but when Selina is bartending !

Great spot to hangout. Wish Selina was working nights! 5 star with her at the bar during nights.

Stopped by with family of 6, female host and female waiter had no manners or greetings when we enter. My name and number was written down and that a text would be sent to me once a table was ready. Estimated time given to me was 15 minutes. Never got a text and was taken out the wait list. Once 15 minutes went by, we decided to go in to Fresno to a sit down restaurant.