Hidden Gem for Foodies: El Papi’s Street Tacos

Jaden Foreman
Mar 1, 2024
2 min read

Updated: Mar 1, 2024

Photo from: tripadvisor.com. 5904 Allentown Way Temple Hills, MD 20748 United States

If you are tired of Americanized Mexican food, then El Papi Street Tacos is the place for you.

El Papi Street Tacos is an authentic Mexican taco spot in Camp Springs, MD.

When you go to the register to place your order, they have a sign that says "NOT TEX-MEX FOOD" "ONLY MEXICAN STREET FOOD".

"A lot of people were asking for sour cream, and I was, like, mad," Zamora-Herrera the owner of El Papi Street Tacos says in a quote from the Washington Post's article on the taco place. "I made my menu, and we're going to keep our menu."

Read the Washington Post's article on El Papi Street Tacos

Here

3 Reasons Why El Papi Street Tacos Is One of the Best Taco Spot's In Maryland

1 El Papi Street Tacos has authentic Mexican street food

2 The customer service is some of the best I have experienced in a while

3 Although the menu is limited, all options are very delicious and not too pricey

Menu

Asada Tacos ____________ $9.49

Lengua ____________ $10.49

Adobada (Al Pastor) _________ $8.99

Carnitas ____________ $8.99

Pollo Tacos ___________ $8.99

Barbacoa __________ $8.99

Papi's Red Tacos (Brisket) ___________ $9.99

Red Pollo Tacos __________ $10.99

and more

you can find the rest of the menu here

Advice for Future Customers

1 You Get What You Get

When you place your order, don't ask for add ons. You get what you order. If you like your tacos with sour cream or cheese add that on at home. YOU GET WHAT YOU GET!

2 Know What You Want

Don't hold the line up. Look over the menu while you are waiting in line, so that once you reach the register, you are ready to order.

3 Respect the Staff

This should be the norm no matter what establishment you are dinning at. Respect = Good Service = Good Food = Happy Customer!

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