Papi Chulo's Cantina

My new favorite mexican restaurant. The food is not your typical Mexican, it takes classics and upgrades them. Still authentic but not your average Mexican. The margaritas are fantastic. The only downside is you have to pay for chips and salsa , try the flight of salsa if you like hot.

One of the best places I’ve ever eaten at in all honesty! Great service and very kind and nice waitress. 10/10 and would go higher on my review if I could. The atmosphere was amazing and the food came out quickly. Not only was the food good, but she even gave us free margaritas! Great music with a great time and lovely people! Absolutely would recommend dining here it’s a nice place to eat as a couple or as a family!

The atmosphere is unlike most mexican restaurants. The food was really good. I had a veggie fajita burrito, which was really good. The wife had a shrimp ricebowl, which she said was really good. The kids had. Mac and cheese and French fries. They do have a full bar. I had a tall beer, and the wife had a Blackberry Margarita frozen, which was really good. It did get really busy around 6 pm, so I would recommend coming before that time if possible. This was a new place we ate it today we highly recommend.. Check out all the pictures. The only thing I didn't like is that I had to pay for chips and salsa. It is not free Like most mexican restaurants.

Very interesting place. Unique and very cool design style. The food was great, though I got the salsa flight and I can't say I LOVED any of them. But my hubby is super picky and said the smashburger was one of the eat he has ever had in a restaurant. We would definitely go back next time we're in the area

Great Mexican food and fast service. Portions are good size too. Chips and salsa are not included if that is important to anyone.

Bright and colorful. The service is excellent. I never had to ask for a refill. The food was delicious and fresh, and the portions are insane. I come to Spencer, Indiana often and this might be my new hot spot. Also the horchata was too notch.

We were running some errands and drove over from Bloomington, and it’s well-worth the drive. The interior is clean and modern looking, and the patio out front is comfortable as well. Trust the front-of-house staff’s recommendations! We were told that the birria tacos were a must, and YES they were. Flautas are delightful, and their version of chili relleno is a solid option on the “build-your-own” combo...The batter is light and the sauce is so good. Cocktail program is very fairly priced for the quality of what they’re pouring, so order whatever sounds good to you. I got the Papi’s Peach Punch and she got the Pineapple-Mezcal option, and both were very tasty.

Everything from the appetizers to entrees were delicious and authentic, we love going out for Mexican but more times than not places become "Americanized Mexican" it starts to become blander with not much seasoning or spice. For me, when the salsa isn't flavorful anymore i know it's all going to be basic but the salsa was delicious, and i recommend the queso fundido for starters! Hands down our new spot.