At Papis Cocina Cantina, culinary passion meets community warmth. Located in Republic, MO, this vibrant eatery welcomes guests to enjoy a delightful array of Mexican comfort food, from mouthwatering Birria Tacos to savory Carne Asada. With a focus on accessibility and a casual atmosphere, Papis is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick bite. The extensive beer and cocktail selection complements the flavorful menu, enhancing the dining experience. Guests praise the exceptional service and unique flavors, making it a beloved spot for families, friends, and solo diners alike. Come savor the essence of Mexico at Papis—where every meal is a celebration.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers kerbside pickup
Has drive-through
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Good for groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Papis Cocina Cantina
Rhonda White
Apr 26,2025
Food is consistently delicious, no matter what dishes we've tried. Generous portions as well. I've checked a few on the provided list that we've tried and can recommend, but we have not yet tried anything that was not delicious, we've been here a lot, and there are a lot of options. (Highly recommend the jalapeno cucumber margarita with your meal as well).Service can occasionally, but rarely, be a coin flip depending on your server. However, overall this a great place for food and drinks and I recommend it a lot!Parents and adult children always very happy to meet here for lunch or dinner...it's one of our regular go-to's. We typically do spend a bit per person here, as we generally get adult beverages with our meals, but you can definitely get a great meal for less than what we normally spend.
Georgia Morningstar
Apr 23,2025
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.
Smoking Man
Apr 10,2025
Huge portions of delicious food! Be warned the drink menu has no prices and one Margarita is 15 but they are very good margaritas.
Tina Freund
Mar 31,2025
We were a bit skeptical coming in because it was completely empty at 12pm a a Saturday, but glad we stayed! We shared the fajita nachos and ordered a carne asada taco. Very yummy That only have regular salsa, not spicy, but still tasty. They also have Miller lite
Tanner Myers
Mar 19,2025
The first trip was okay, I think they were still working the bugs out. I had a chicken burrito but the second trip were the fajitas with chicken steak and shrimp! Wow!! The food was so fresh and bright the salsa and chips are some of the best around. The price point is a lil higher than typical in the area but the quality seems to really be there for me. You can find them on Facebook remember to give them a like.
Alan Chapman
Mar 19,2025
The first thing you always get at any Mexican place is chips and it is your first foray into what you might expect. The chips were heated and the salsa had a kick. This was a great start. I ordered the Papi's burrito with chicken and it was garnished with all kinds goodness. It also had a little kick more then some places. Staff were really nice and attentive. The location was clean and easy to get to. This place was awesome and probably the best in Republic/Billings area.
Brian Newton
Feb 14,2025
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.
Frederick “Jay” Johnson
Feb 5,2025
This was one of the best Mexican dining experiences I have had in some time. The FOOD was EXCELLENT, the SERVICE was FANTASTIC, and the ATMOSHERE was PERFECT! You can watch sports, enjoy live music, or have a romantic date. The food was seasoned perfectly, even the refried beans were delicious. The salsa was definitely made fresh and had a little kick! You'll love the music and overall vibe of this Tex-Mex cantina. You definitely have to give them a try.
Reviews For Papis Cocina Cantina