Pappasito's Cantina San Antonio Menu
Welcome to Pappasito's Cantina San Antonio, where authentic Tex-Mex flavors collide with exceptional hospitality. Nestled in San Antonio, this eatery boasts a vibrant menu that appeals to every palate.
- Fajitas: The standout dish, praised by regulars, features tender beef and succulent shrimp, served with fresh tortillas and garlic butter.
- Seafood: Dive into the shrimp fajitas Jalisco style, known for their rich flavors and perfect cooking.
- Sides: Accompany your meal with crispy chips and zesty salsa, a true delight.
While the service may occasionally slow down during peak times, the dedication to quality remains unwavering. With a history of over 30 years in Texas, Pappasito’s continues to be a beloved spot for both locals and visitors. Each visit promises a satisfying experience that will keep you coming back for more!
Appetizers
Guacamole Fresco
Queso fresco, radishes & toasted pepitas.
Potato Taquitos
Quesillo cheese, black bean puree, avocado salsa, crema.
Crab Cake Stuffed Shrimp
Chile con Queso
Queso Fundido
Melted quesillo cheese, roasted mushrooms, poblano peppers and grilled onions.
Handmade Pork Tamales
With chile con carne and ranchero verde sauce and peanut macha sauce.
Pappasito’s Snapper Ceviche
Shrimp, scallops, fresh snapper & octopus marinated in lime and cilantro with avocado
Sweet & Spicy Ribs
grilled with arbol chile glaze
Beef Fajita Nachos
guacamole & sour cream
Chicken Fajita Nachos
guacamole & sour cream
Beef Fajita Quesadillas
guacamole & sour cream
Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
guacamole & sour cream
Shrimp Quesadillas
Nachos & Quesadillas
Soup & Salads
Sopa de Tortilla
Ensalada de Casa
fresh garden salad with choice of dressing
Caesar Salad
Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, roasted corn, tortilla strips, Manchego Caesar dressing.
Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled salmon, tomatoes, avocados, red onions, jicama, Manchego, pepitas, crispy tostada, tequila lime vinaigrette.
Cheese
with chile con carne & quesillo cheese
Chicken Tinga
with choice of salsa verde, sour cream or authentic red sauce
Chicken Suizas
Sour cream, avocado & tomatillo sauce
Pork & Green Chile Enchiladas
Ranchero verde, quesillo queso.
Braised Beef Enchiladas
Braised beef in red chili sauce with quesillo & crema.
Combination
choice of braised beef, chicken tinga or cheese
Seafood Enchiladas
Shrimp & scallops with avocado in a cream sauce
Carne Asada Enchiladas
beef & chicken fajita enchiladas with chile con carne & red chile sauce
Enchiladas
Combinations
Coronado
Three brochette-style shrimp, a cheese enchilada, and a crispy beef taco.
El Sombrero
Beef fajita* taco al carbon, cheese enchilada, with guacamole and pico de gallo.
Plato Mariachi
Two tamales with chile con carne and ranchero verde sauce, choice of crispy ixtapa beef or chicken tinga taco.
Reynosa
Two green chile chicken tinga enchiladas, a crispy chicken tinga taco and tamale with rancho verde sauce.
Monterrey
Braised beef enchilada, cheese enchilada and a chicken flauta.
Tulum
Chicken fajita taco al carbon, guacamole, pico de gallo, cheese enchilada and a tamale with chile con carne.
American Red Snapper Tacos
Corn tortillas, crispy battered snapper, cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, rice and refried beans.
Braised Beef Tacos
Braised beef, Morita peanut sauce, authentic consomme, fresh corn tortillas, rice & frijoles a la charra.
Taco Dinner
choice of Ixtapa beef or chicken tinga tacos, soft or crispy, rice and frijoles a la charra (2)
Chipotle Chicken Fajita Tacos
Chicken fajita soft tacos, chipotle aioli, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, grilled onions, rice and frijoles a la charra (2)
Baja Shrimp Tacos
corn tortillas filled with grilled shrimp, cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, rice and refried beans.
Chicken Fajita Flautas
with queso, guacamole sour cream, rice and frijoles a la charra
Tacos Al Carbon
Guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, frijoles a la charra
Tacos
Sizzling Fajitas Famosas
Medium
Large
Serves 2-3
Family Size
Served 4-5
Filet Mignon Fajita* & Crab Cake Stuffed Shrimp
Great Additions
#1 Beef Fajita, Shrimp Brochette, Ribs & Grilled Chicken
#2 Grilled Quail, Beef Fajita*, Grilled Chicken & Diablo Shrimp
#3 Grilled Lamb Chops, Shrimp Fajita, Beef Fajita & Grilled Chicken
Family Platters
Fajitas & Slow-Smoked Ribs
Beef Fajita*, Quail & Shrimp Brochette
guacamole & pico de gallo
Beef Fajita*, Jalapeno Cheese Sausage & Shrimp Diablo
guacamole & pico de gallo
Sweet Chile Quail
basted with chile ancho honey glaze, guacamole & pico de gallo
Agujas
full-rack, slow-smoked pork ribs, guacamole & pico de gallo
Manzanilla
Half-rack pork ribs with choice of fajita, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
Plato San Juan
four jumbo brochette-style shrimp & half-rack pork ribs, guacamole & pico de gallo
Pappasito's Grill
skewer of mesquite-grilled beef & chicken fajita, bacon-wrapped shrimp & vegetables, pineapple pico de gallo
Grilled Lamb Chops
Grilled vegetables, tomatillo avocado salsa.
Camarones Diablo
broiled butterflied shrimp served sizzling with Mexican butter, guacamole & pico de gallo
Camarones Tijuana
Broiled butterflied shrimp with a choice of fajita, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
Texas Redfish on the Half Shell
Grilled shrimp, avocado, pico de gallo, Mexican butter, tomatillo salsa.
Atlantic Salmon
avocado lime butter, grilled onions, black beans
Plato del Mar
brochette-style shrimp with choice of fajita, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
Pappasito’s Famous Shrimp Brochette
a skewer of mesquite-grilled bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with cheese & fresh jalapeno with pico de gallo
Grilled Seafood
Dessert
Homemade Tres Leches
Rich Mexican vanilla cake soaked in three milks & topped with meringue
Sopapillas
light pastries dusted with cinnamon & powdered sugar, drizzled with honey
Cajetas
coconut pecan-crusted vanilla ice cream, drizzled with cajeta sauce.
Fiesta Fudge Brownie
A stack of scratch -made double chocolate brownies served warm with vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce. Garnished with fresh strawberries & cocoaglazed, cinnamon roasted pecans.
1 lb. Beef* & Chicken Fajita
Tender aged beef & chicken fajita, guacamole,pico de Gallo, sour cream, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, rice, frijoles a la charra, fresh flour tortillas, chile con queso, chips & salsa.
1 lb All Beef Fajita
Tender aged beef fajita, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, rice, frijoles a la charra, fresh flour tortillas, chile con queso, chips and salsa.
Fajita Wednesday
Sizzling Fajitas Famosas Lunch Features
Small
Plato De Mar
Brochette-style shrimp with choice of fajita
Pappasito's Grill
Skewer of mesquite-grilled beef and chicken fajita, bacon-wrapped shrimp and vegetables, pineapple pico de gallo.
Sopa De Tortilla
Ensalada de Casa
Fresh garden salad with choice of dressing
Caesar Salad
Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, roasted corn, tortilla strips, Manchego Caesar dressing.
Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled salmon, tomatoes, avocados, red onions, jicama, Manchego, pepitas, crispy tostada, tequila lime vinaigrette.
Soup and Salads Lunch
Tex-Mex Favorites Lunch Features
Snapper Taco & Chicken Tinga Enchilada
El Sombrero
Beef fajita soft taco & cheese enchilada, served with guacamole, pico de gallo, rice & refried beans
Chicken Flauta & Cheese Enchilada
rice& refried beans
Cheese Enchiladas
Two cheese enchiladas topped with chile con carne, cheese & chopped onions, served with rice & refried beans
Birria Beef Tacos
Braised beef, Morita peanut sauce, authentic consomme, fresh corn tortillas, rice & frijoles a la charra.
Chicken Tinga Enchilada & Crispy Chicken Taco
Chicken tinga enchilada with choice of salsa verde, sour cream sauce , or authentic red sauce & crispy chicken taco, served with rice & refried beans
Chipotle Shrimp
Tossed in chipotle butter, served with rice & black beans
Chicken Fajita Quesadilla & Crispy Ixtapa Beef Taco
With guacamole & sour cream, served with refried beans & rice
Handmade Pork Tamale & Braised Beef Enchilada
Chicken Fajita Flautas
queso, guacamole, sour cream, rice & frijoles a la charra
Pappasito’s Famous Burrito
sour cream, chipotle sauce, rice & refried beans with chicken fajita
Coors Light
Michelob ULTRA
Miller Lite
Bud Light
Bottle Beer - domestic
Bottle Beer - Import
Corona Extra
Corona Light
Dos Equis
Modelo Especial
Negra Modelo
Pacifico
Sparkling Brut
Segura Viudas Spain (187ml)
Pinot Grigio
Mezzacorona Italy
Chardonnay
Kendall-Jackson California
Cabernet Sauvignon
Stemmari Sicily