Pick Your Papi's: Which of Our 4 Taquerías Matches Your Vibe?
Four outlets. Same hand-pressed tortillas, same slow-cooked meats, same ice-cold margaritas. But each Papi's has its own personality, and the right one depends on who you're with, what time it is and how messy you're planning to get.
So which Papi's is your Papi's? Answer three quick questions and find out.
The quiz
Keep track of your letters. Mostly A, B, C or D? Your result is below.
1. It's 7pm on a Friday. You are…
A. Already two margaritas in at after-work drinks
B. Heading out for dinner with the family or a few close friends
C. Just getting started. The night is young
D. Craving the real thing, no fuss, right in the city
2. Your ideal table is…
A. Big enough for the whole team
B. Relaxed, with room for the kids or the dog-walking crew
C. In the middle of the buzz, music on
D. A counter seat facing the open kitchen
3. Your go-to order is…
A. Whatever's on special. Margarita Monday? Taco Tuesday? Yes.
B. A bit of everything to share
C. Quesadillas and a round of mezcal
D. Tacos, three ways, nothing else needed
Mostly A: you're a Tanjong Pagar regular
The CBD crowd-pleaser
You like your tacos quick at lunch and your happy hour long. Our Tanjong Pagar taquería on Tanjong Pagar Road is made for team lunches, after-work rounds and big group dinners, with room for up to 60 guests for private events.
Don't miss: Margarita Monday ($10 frozen margaritas all night) and Taco Tuesday (three tacos for the price of two at dinner)
Signature cocktail: the Tlaxcala Sour, with reposado tequila, mezcal and bright citrus
Find us: 33 Tanjong Pagar Road, #01-01, Singapore 088456
Mostly B: you're a Katong local
The laid-back eastside hangout
You're all about long dinners, good company and no rush. Papi's Katong sits on Joo Chiat Road in the middle of one of Singapore's best food neighbourhoods. It's relaxed and tropical, and perfect for family dinners and birthdays.
Don't miss: late nights on Fridays and Saturdays, when we're open until midnight
Signature cocktail: [CONFIRM: Katong signature cocktail]
Find us: 450 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427663
Mostly C: you're a Jalan Besar night owl
Industrial cool, Mexican soul
You don't do early nights. Papi's Jalan Besar on Tyrwhitt Road is our most spacious taquería, with high-energy interiors made for big groups, launches and music-filled fiestas. Open until 11pm, seven nights a week.
Don't miss: quesadillas and mezcal after dark
Signature cocktail: [CONFIRM: Jalan Besar signature cocktail]
Find us: 149 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207562
Mostly D: you're a Seah Street purist
The original, where it all began
You want it authentic, and you want it now. Seah Street, near Bugis, is the OG Papi's, the neighbourhood taquería where Chef Mauricio "Papi" Espinoza started it all. No frills. Cold margaritas. Open kitchen. Grab a seat outside and soak up the city buzz.
Don't miss: a seat facing the open kitchen
Signature cocktail: [CONFIRM: Seah Street signature cocktail]
Find us: 39 Seah Street, #01-00, Singapore 188395
Good to know: seats are limited, so book ahead on weekends
A mix of everything? Collect them all
Can't decide? Try all four. Every outlet has its own signature cocktail, so there's always a reason to visit the next one. Join Papi's Rewards and earn perks at every Papi's while you work your way around Singapore.
And wherever you land, happy hour runs daily from 12pm to 7pm.
Bringing the whole crew?
Birthdays, team dinners or launch parties: every Papi's can host. Compare venue sizes and set menus (from $25++ per person) on our Private & Corporate Events page.