Papi Tacos & Churros — tacos in Santa Monica, CA

Papi Tacos & Churros

4.4· 725 Google reviews·$·Wilshire Montana

Papi Tacos & Churros is a Santa Monica, CA taco spot in the Wilshire Montana area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.4★ rating across 725 Google reviews.

Rating
4.4
Highly rated
Reviews
725
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • Highly rated by locals
  • Affordable, everyday pricing
  • Good for casual tacos
  • Located in Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica
  • Strong Google review volume

Order like a local

  • Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
  • It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Neighborhood
Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Papi Tacos & Churros serve?+

Papi Tacos & Churros is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Papi Tacos & Churros located?+

Papi Tacos & Churros is at 313 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA, in the Wilshire Montana neighborhood of Santa Monica, California.

Is Papi Tacos & Churros good?+

Papi Tacos & Churros has a 4.4★ average across 725 Google reviews — highly rated by Santa Monica taco standards.

How expensive is Papi Tacos & Churros?+

Papi Tacos & Churros sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Santa Monica taquería.

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