Papis Barbacoa

The barbacoa was cold and had a lot of fat in it, I understand that the regular has some fat in it but this was ridiculous. The tamales were a big disappointment, they are frozen and reheated, meat and the masa was dry. Love the barbacoa from the previous owners, too bad they didn’t share their recipe with new owners

I’ve been to Papi’s a handful of times to satisfy barbacoa/​menudo cravings. On the owner’s recommendation I got the all meat barbacoa and he did not steer me wrong — not overly greasy but incredibly tender and moist and flavorful. I also really like their menudo. I’m very picky but theirs has an awesome spice level that seems hard to find in San Antonio and they are incredibly generous with the meat and hominy. I do wish they made it with a pata so I could ask for it but that doesn’t affect my enjoyment one bit. Their combos are a great deal if you’re feeding a group or don’t have all the fixings but I also love to get the soup and meat à la carte and dress it up just the way I like it at home. Fantastic customer service and they really up the game on hometown flavors.

Went here Sunday after church the weather was just right for barbacoa, tamales and big red ! The owner was extremely nice the best customer service I have ever had. We ordered the special and it was awesome. All meat just enough grease and the tamales were fat. The charro beans were awesome ! Defiantly will be back ! And the RED salsa was amazing !

Great mom & pop place. Next to the bingo hall. Owner super friendly. Tamales are super yummy. Not dry or thin. Stuffed with plenty of meat. Great seasonings. Almost as good as bb’s tamales. The beans are the best ive had ever & I eat plenty of Mexican food. Beans have a good kick. Perfect for those hangover days. Everything from there is great.