Here at Papi’s Cocina & Cantina in Republic, Missouri, it is the aspiration of the Perez family and our team to help give you notable moments that we all deserve. Providing outstanding service and great quality food is our priority. The Perez family has worked in the Mexican restaurant business tor more than 25 years. We chose the name Papi’s because it is also commonly used as a general term in Spanish-speaking cultures to politely show attention tor any man, such a friend, relative, or lover. We say Papi and serve our food con mucho cariño. As a family-owned restaurant. We would like to share a little bit of Mexico with you.
Based on 221 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ No delivery
Address:
808 S Illinois Ave, Republic, MO 65738
Phone: (417) 647-5100
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Laura Carr
We drove down for an event and decided to try this place out based on the menu, and it was definitely worth it. Our wonderful waitress answered all our questions and was so helpful. She also made the most amazing margaritas we have had. I had the prickly pear and my friend had the cucumber jalapeno and I’m not sure either of us could decide which was the best. The food was delicious and we both agreed we would make the drive just to eat here again.
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Brian Newton
Very good food and great service. We had a large party but the managed our orders and tickets flawlessly. The salsa was great with chip, definitely better than a lot of places. My mother’s order came out wrong and they corrected it immediately and quickly. Everyone in our party left there with full a belly and a satisfied appetite. We will come back for sure.
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Zachary Cruz
Don’t let an empty parking lot scare you away! My party of 3 decided to try this restaurant for a late lunch and were pleasantly surprised. Fast friendly service from employees and delicious food. Tortilla chips were hot and fresh, and the unsung hero was the flavorful and spicy salsa. We had a variety of different dishes and all were fresh and tasty. Even the special request of “no cheese” for one member of our party was taken seriously and there was no cheese despite the beans coming with a garnish of cheese. This may seem like a trivial detail, but it is appreciated and takes a careful staff to pay attention to detail. The only criticism I have is a minor complaint, but customers should be aware that this restaurant charges over $2 for card transactions. Given the economy, I get it, but customers paying attention to their bill may be disappointed.
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HUE’s Reviews
Located in an old Burger King building this restaurant has plenty of room for large parties. I found the food to be pretty fresh and orders came out fairly quick. I requested some hot salsa and wasn’t a fan of the taste of it as it was missing something. Overall I like the place and we’ll more than likely visit again.
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Cami Ward
Spacious dining area with tasty food. Their jalapeño cucumber margaritas are fabulous. Great selection of traditional favorites. I like that you can order ala carte and get just what you want without all the extras. Must try is there queso and house made hot sauce.
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Jessica McCoullough
The food was good. They have a great menu with a lot of variety. The atmosphere was fun and service was good. The $2 margaritas are like six ounce cups full of ice but taste good. Need to add a changing table into the bathroom.
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Sihara Chavarin
The waitresses were pretty rude for no reason, they told me my total was 40 something but the receipt was for 50, had a copy but doesn’t have any info for the items purchased?
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Pete P
Nice place, with cool art murals and vibe. Sad they kept the old burger king flooring but overall really neat place. The food selection, menu and presentation are all fantastic. Main dishes are large portions, presented in such a cool way. The reason for knocking off 2 stars is the food was obviously sitting for a while before getting to us as the tacos were soft/soggy and cold, chips cold, rice and beans cold, and service was very slow. I could tell staff was trying hard but struggled with timing, and some of the details of the food and they were very busy. I am sure they will work out some of the kinks later and I will be happy to go back and update my review if so.
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Randall Miller
First time here. I kept it simple, street tacos, rice and beans. Had carne asada,barbacoa and al pastor. Both their red and green hot sauce are awesome! Watch out for the green,it has a kick lol It was all very tasty portions are HUGE. Looked over the menu while I was waiting, I will be back to try several items and the margaritas I’ll keep y’all posted. Nuff Sed
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Lotz Muzik
Great birria tacos, queso dip, tamales, and enchiladas. Will return!!
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