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Papi's Mexican Kitchen

133 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe QLD 4020, Australia

Recommended by 57 people

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133 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe QLD 4020, Australia

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+61 450 259 903
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Papi's Mexican Kitchen

Papi’s Mexican Kitchen pairs vibrant regional flavours with high-voltage, owner-led hospitality along Redcliffe Parade. Host Papi works the dining room with warm greetings and dish commentary while Latin rhythms keep the energy humming. The kitchen focuses on fresh, scratch-cooked traditional plates—from Tijuana-style nachos and tender pork tacos to enmoladas cloaked in homemade mole sauce. Diners with dietary requirements get rare peace of mind, as nearly the entire menu is coeliac-safe. Pair the house-pickled jalapeños with a shaken coconut or spicy margarita.

  • Owner-Led Energy: Host Papi greets guests personally, offering menu guidance, cultural stories, and spirited hospitality across the dining room.
  • Coeliac-Safe Dining: Nearly the entire menu is safe for coeliacs, offering stress-free dining with dedicated gluten-free options across tacos, nachos, and mains.
  • Signature Margaritas & Scratch Plates: Freshly shaken cocktails include spicy, tamarind, and coconut margaritas paired with house-made salsas and slow-simmered mole.
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Why Dine at Papi's Mexican Kitchen

Authentic Mexican flavours, safe dining, and electric hospitality in Redcliffe.

  • Extensive Coeliac-Safe Menu

    Almost the entire traditional Mexican menu is coeliac-safe and prepared to protect diners with severe gluten intolerance.

    Menu is 99% GF & safe for our coeliac friends.

    Tee Ausage

  • Fresh, Generously Portioned Recipes

    Generous, scratch-made authentic staples and house-crafted specialities like mole and huaraches leave guests thoroughly satisfied.

    The food was gorgeous, fresh and huge portions, had to take half the dinner home!

    chloe simpson

  • Uplifting, Heartfelt Care

    Warm, enthusiastic hospitality turns around tiring days and leaves diners feeling uplifted and genuinely cared for.

    I can confidently say that papis Mexican didn’t just fill my belly with delicious food but his positive energy made my night far better.

    Cruz Smith

  • Individualized Hospitality

    Papi's attentive, personal approach ensures every guest feels valued and celebrated throughout the meal.

    You make everyone feel special.

    Trish V

  • Festive Dining Vibe

    Dynamic Latin music, lively sombreros, and handcrafted margaritas create an electric, joyful dining room.

    the vibes, the flavours, the sombreros, the music. what more could you want?!?!

    Tayla Chartres

  • Engaging Owner-Led Energy

    Energetic, owner-led interaction connects the entire room with food storytelling and infectious personality.

    Papi is a legend and brings a fun atmosphere, involving everyone who is dining.

    Mina Kar

Signature Mexican mains celebrated for authenticity and fresh regional flavor

  • Enchiladas

    the chicken Mexican bowl was full of flavour, the enchiladas were delicious, and the pork tacos were a standout.

    RiRi xo

  • Mexican Rice Bowl

    Yum! Fresh, light & flavourful. We tried the Tijuana style nachos & Mexican Rice bowl. Menu is 99% GF & safe for our coeliac friends.

    Tee Ausage

  • Enmoladas

    But for me the real winner were the enmoladas - first time I’ve even seen this dish in Australia. Papi and his crew have made a delicious homemade mole sauce.

    Ramon Marmolejos

  • Oaxaca Style Huarache

    Food was excellent fresh and tasty. We had Guacamole, Mexican rice bowl and Oaxaca style Huarache. Could not fault anything.

    Scott Read

Other favorites

Handcrafted specialty drinks and shareable appetizers

  • Coconut Margarita

    The coconut margarita is seriously one of the best i’ve ever tried.

    Tayla Chartres

  • Guacamole

    Food was excellent fresh and tasty. We had Guacamole, Mexican rice bowl and Oaxaca style Huarache.

    Scott Read

  • Cheesy Bean Dip

    The cheesy bean dip is addictive, and we ordered delicious tacos, enchiladas and nachos.

    Ramon Marmolejos

  • Hibiscus Margarita

    The hibiscus margarita was the best I've ever had

    Rachelle Ibbott

Beyond the menu

The thoughtful gestures and vibrant hospitality that define dining at Papi's Mexican Kitchen

  • Bespoke Fiesta Feasts

    When guests are undecided, Papi creates a custom off-menu tasting spread to let them sample a variety of regional dishes.

  • Emphatic Personal Welcomes

    The host warmly welcomes arriving diners with hugs, Latin music, and sombreros, sparking an immediate party vibe.

  • Coeliac-Safe Kitchen Care

    Orders are prepared across a dedicated 99% gluten-free kitchen environment, ensuring coeliac diners can dine safely and without hesitation.

  • Cultural Culinary Commentary

    Tables receive direct storytelling on traditional preparation techniques, including multi-day homemade mole and regional Mexican heritage.

Before you head over

Practical pointers on dietary peace of mind, portion planning, and dining room atmosphere.

  • Dine Safely with Coeliac Needs

    With almost the entire menu naturally gluten-free and coeliac-safe, coeliac diners can order without worry across tacos, bowls, and snacks.

  • Plan for Generous Portion Sizes

    Dishes come in generous, massive portions, so consider sharing plates across the table or asking to take remaining dinner home.

  • Embrace the High-Energy Hospitality

    Expect a high-energy, interactive greeting and dining room where the host actively engages guests, shares dish origins, and plays vibrant Latin music.

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