Papi's Taqueria

Papis taqueria

I had one of their carnitas street tacos and an order of carne asada fries. If you are looking for a tasty, rich in flavor, fresh food, and very well seasoned meat that is also super juicy. Look no further. The meat was super tender and juicy, no hint of being over cooked. The cook/chef knows what they are doing. The guacamole was fresh, the pico de galo was fresh, and the fries were cooked very nicely. The fries having a nice crispiness on the outside and slightly soft on the inside gave them an almost beer battered texture. It was really good. The little salsa cart/table they have gives you some options to spice up your food the way you like it. I also took home some horchata, tres leches cake, and flan. All tasty! The decor is nice, friendly, and has the Mexican vibe I’m used to. I look forward to visiting during dia de los muertos. I grew up in Arizona, and you always knew the mom and pop shops were the best. When the family worked together, the restaurant was always awesome.
The food to money amount is spot on. You get what you pay for and the prices here are great for the quality and quantity of food you get! They do have a small seating area, 2 tables, 3 bar stools, and 2 outside seating.
I would love to see some sort of food challenge or maybe a street taco eating challenge.
This is an establishment I will love to see grow and expand. This is no Taco Bell, Moes, or Chipotle chain. This restaurant cares about their food qualities and I am very willing to drive the 25mins to come visit them whenever I get hungry for good Mexican food

Had lunch there the past couple of days and let me say the food is amazing. I had the steak fiesta burrito 2 days in a row and it was delicious. They also have a rice pudding that is so good too. Definitely would recommend stopping if you’re in the area. Food came over super fast too!!

Great place with friendly people, very fresh food: good place to order from or even get delivered!

Great food, and a great place to stop off 95 to skip the fast food scene. Bathroom is in the back of the kitchen, which isn't great, but just ask and they'll let you use it.

Enjoyed every bite of the chicken quesadilla and the crunch wrap! Place gets very busy on a Friday.

This place was sooooo good. Was not planned to come here but we saw it and said eh why not? Best choice!! You won’t regret coming here, everything taste homemade as well , it was perfect & service was great! The Carne Asada fries are HUGE ❤

Great tamales, reasonable prices.

I was on a quest for authentic tamales in Connecticut. These are a traditional Mexican food at Christmas and New Years. I found some at a new place (to me) in Old Lyme. We will definitely be going back soon, not just for more tamales. They only had four pork left to sell on this day.

The tamales are excellent. Authentic. And not on the menu.

I’ll be back for the tortas, a big sandwich on a Mexican roll. Also on the menu are tacos, tostados, and burritos. There is nothing on the menu priced ove $15.

Gracias Papi’s.
Haste luego!

What a great place! The food is delicious and the service is fantastic. Be sure to try the short rib tacos!

My 11 year old describes the food here as "bussin'" which I understand means REALLY GOOD. And it is. I haven't had a single menu item that I didn't like. I especially love the short rib tacos and carne asada tacos. The plaintains are heavenly. In a perfect world I would have a swimming pool full of the queso. There are only a couple tables inside, so we mostly do takeout. Papi's has been a great addition to Old Lyme!

Love this place, my number one Mexican stop on the coast of Ct. This place is small but food is amazing, beats the wanna be slums food trucks in New Haven.

Delicious food. Fresh and authentic! The owners are so nice. We eat here all the time because it’s always good!

Already planning to stop back - what a hidden gem! The food is amazingly delicious, the staff offered great suggestions. Food arrived quickly, hot and, again, delicious!

Our new favorite place for a bite, the food is exceptional every visit! Top quality ingredients, a lot of menu choices, and service with a smile!

Great burrito! Looking forward to the rest of the menu.

Authentic! Burrito bowls are terrific. Choose the specials and you won't be disappointed!

Great Authentic Mexican food. Try it, you will be satified!

Will be back soon. Great comfort food. Love was put in this and it shows.

We loved the fajita burritos with chicken! They were a generous size and had nice grilled chicken inside with peppers, onions, rice, refried beans, etc and were nicely grilled on the outside. We enjoyed eating at one of their tables and trying the salsas and peppers at the salsa bar.

Tried an assortment of tacos today. Most excellent! Fresh, tasty, put together with care. Their guacamole is the best I've had! Super friendly folks with efficient service. Great selection of sauces and authentic desserts too!

We ordered takeout - three different kinds of tacos, two different tostadas and the plantains. Everyone loved their meal. Will definitely be adding this place as a regular spot.