Chef Felix Rinco (Papi) immigrated to the United States from Mexico in 1980. He immediately started working at Maya Restaurant in Santa Maria and remained there as their main chef for 11 years. In 1991, he took over Taco Express in Paso Robles and named it Papi’s after his own nickname. His cuisine sytle comes from the state of Zacatecas in Mexico. Located in the northwestern part of the central Mexican plateau, Zacatecas has been culturally significant since pre-Hispanic time, when it was one of the few holdouts not conquered by the Aztecs. The people of this area, which was part of the western Mexican region called La Gran Chichimeca by the Spaniards, remained autonomous right up until the time of the Conquest, defending their terr…
Based on 78 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout
Address:
5625 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Phone: (805) 460-6402
Website:
Hours
| Friday |
9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday |
9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday |
8 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
Closed |
| Tuesday |
9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday |
9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday |
9 AM–9 PM |
Photo Gallery
Reviews
Christopher Lee
I always go to the laundry mat rite behind here (which side note the Swish and swirl laundry mate is the best) but yesterday I showed up kinda late to wash clothes and figured I would go get dinner from here when I was done. For one there asada was so fing good like really good I got the plate with rice and beans . Highly recommended and their they’re green tomato sauce was bomb like worth going back just for that pretty sure you can put it on a shoe and it would make it taste great
… more
Lourdes Espinoza
They have great Mexican food. You need to try their Tortas! The service is great. Anytime you ask for something made specifically to your liking the cook and the server do their best to not only meet but exceed your expectations. You have to try their flan!
… more
Scott
Food was good and plentiful, and the price was right. Not the best I’ve had, but it definitely met expectations. The chips and salsa were my favorite part.
… more
Anand Sunderraman
Excellent food and customer service. They accommodated us as we wanted vegetarian options. They also brought us three varieties of salsa with varying spice levels. The waiter was very friendly
… more
Debra Morales
Amazing Food. My Burrito was stuffed full of Carne Asada. Laying on a small bed rice.
… more
Jeremy Jordan
The absolute best authentic Mexican food I have had in a very very long time!!! Thank you so much to the staff and for the service it was amazing I highly recommend this to anybody who wants authentic food!!!
… more
Jose Fernandez Jr
This place is awesome! Very clean and wholesome, the staff went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Food was amazing!
… more
christina bernales
I ordered the carnitas burrito. Hardly any meat, no flavor, mostly beans and rice. Salsa had not flavor either fish burrito same thing. Hardly any fish, mostly beans and rice and bland. This establishment is under new ownership. Hopefully they step up their game because the previous owners had excellent food. Customer service was good that’s why I’m giving 2 stars
… more
Ben Clark
This place serves it like the sign says, “authentic mexican food”. And they make it fast and with a smile too. I’ll be coming back soon Lord willing.
… more
Wes O’Dell
Food always tastes good as it was this time. However everyone has an off day and maybe the cook was having one this visit. The meal tasted very good but was a little over cooked and tough. This won’t prevent me from going back because like I said before the food always tastes good. Normally I’d give them 5 stars but an off day took one away.
… more
… View more
