Pappasito's Cantina

Famous for more than thirty years of Legendary Tex-Mex, Pappasito's Cantina is known for the flavor, freshness and quality of their food and drinks! Pappasito's Cantina serves up succulent, sizzling fajitas, hand-crafted drinks and some of the best chips and homemade salsa around.

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  • Phone

    (281) 821-2266

  • Website

    pappasitos.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

Terminal E (IAH Airport) Houston , TX 77032 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Comments / 57


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Chris

The service at Pappasito's is great! I went here twice for different layovers and both times the staff was helpful and fast. Plus, the chicken quesadilla is crispy , cheesy, and delicious!

Martin D. Ciao

Long line that is comparable to Panda Express but this is what people come to Houston for! If you got time, definitely come here for your layover meal.

Uri Rid Cr

Somewhat expensive , but the portions are HUGE and pretty good. I had a Coronado and I couldn't finish it. The Quesadillas are also really good. I give this place a 3 out of 5.

OmÂr Pêrèz

As a Mexican I can say that this place has tasty food. Is not that amazing, but it is something. Good tortillas and steaks .

Lisa Rae Balsano

service was awesome! seated during rush within 5 minutes.. food was out timely and delicious...little pricey but you get what you pay for!

citieguy

Delicious fresh fajitas w juicy chicken , tender flame grilled steak show the best of local true TexMex . Add a sweetened ice tea . Makes Canuck steak squirm.

Bryan Salek

Breakfast tacos are great and the Cancun has not become a dinner staple. Cooked to order, so make sure you have 5 min to spare.

Megan Hodges

Best food in terminal E! The Cancun burrito was fantastic (and not just for airport food ). I want a Houston layover more often.

Ron Steranko

Sad that Pappadeaux did not open until 8am. Papasito's is in the nearby food court and is part of the same chain. Great breakfast burrito with sausage .

CW

Warnings to vegetarians : Sauce, rice , and refried beans all have animal stock. Ask for black beans . Queso sauce is only meat-free sauce.

Amy C

Delish fresh grilled fish tacos . Breakfast burrito is reasonably priced and good portions.

Doug Leavy

Always been a fan of the fish tacos !

Jefe C.Q.

Grilled fish tacos are excellent and worth the wait... best food in the airport for me.

Prasad

Quick and friendly service ! The chicken fajita platter is Texas size! The tres leches dessert is huge. Good food.

Shop IAH Terminal E

Pappasito's Cantina is locally family owned & operated and serves Tex-Mex favorites, Texas size. Very generous & tasty portions!

Crisanta German

Fajita steak tacos are just as good here as the ones in the city . 100% best restaurant at IAH!

Steven Patterson

Unlike Utah, the margaritas here actually have plenty of alcohol , so don't drink them if you are my pilot.

Jordan Munn

Barbacoa burrito hits the spot, and Michael the manager makes you feel right at home.

Joey McAllister

If you're having to eat in an airport , there's a pretty good chance that you're already underwhelmed by your status. A friendly cashier can go a long way. Thanks, Shannon.

Jeff Arndt

Get a burrito . Just enough to fill you up for much less than the plates. I like the Cancun.

David Tyler Gibson

The breakfast burritos and tacos here are the best breakfast in the entire airport .

aeroRafa

A very skimpy version but keeping in mind that it's in a food court inside the airport ...

Jessica Fontanez

Cancun burrito is delicious. Also try guacamole and chips .

M H

Best grilled fish taco in Houston

emma b

It's by E1 and the servers were very nice. Had the Monterrey burrito , was decent

Jamie Locklin

Best food in the airport . Hands down.

Tim D

much closer to a Taco Cabana. no Bueno

John Kilvington

Imagine a so-so Chipotle or an above-average Chi-Chi's with strong margaritas and an oddly flirtatious staff .

Michael Staton

Great service in an airport , who knew? I'll be back!

Cuppy Cake

Have the beef plater#4 so good.

Michael B.

This is a nice place 2 eat if u have time between flights in terminal E @ IAH.

Petr J.

The burrito was only OK. Better than the food on the plane but nothing to write home about...

Marshall Rader

They claim breakfast ends at 10 am, but it actually never ends! Ask for their breakfast burritos all day

Liam Griffin

The fish tacos take a bit longer to make, but they're worth the wait!

Lee Yi

Try the Monterrey Burrito With Steak

Steve B

Del Rio burrito paired with shiner . Nothing finer.

Robert Favuzza

Beef fajitas , guac

Sam Yoon

Try fish tacos ! You won't regret! They are generous portions too!

Dan Goodlett

Get one drink... refills are free

David W

The barbacoa breakfast burrito is pretty great

Donna Ruder

Great place for fast Tex-Mex. I try to eat here whenever I pass through IAH!

Chelle ????

The barbacoa breakfast taco is delish!

Candice Solar

Breakfast burrito was the best I ever had!!

TJ Anderson

Super expensive , and avoid the fish tacos .

Calvin Fraites

Try the Apple Pie

Erica Phillips

The service was so friendly . Thanks, Shannon!

JC Toledo

Tampico Burrito for ya vegetarians !

E Rey Garcia

Great ritas!

scott polk

Best breakfast in E & C Terminals

Jeremy Murath

The nachos are awesome!

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