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06/08/2026
This is the vibe we live for! 🪅🍹
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Sombreros on, margaritas in hand, zero worries. This is what a girls night at Papa Lopez looks like and honestly we want this energy every single week.
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Come as you are. We'll handle the rest. Daily Happy Hour 3–7pm, margarita flights, and the best Tex-Mex in Allen waiting for you and your crew.
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Tag your girls and make it happen 👇
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📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
06/01/2026
Your table is ready 🍽️
This corner booth has seen birthday dinners, girls nights, first dates, and family Sundays. For almost 20 years, Allen has been pulling up to Papa Lopez and leaving full and happy.
Today it could be your turn.
Who are you filling this booth with? 👇
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/30/2026
Red. Cold. Dangerous. 🌶️🍹
This margarita means business. That deep red color, salted rim, fresh lime... and Papa's Famous Fajitas sizzling right behind it. This is the combo that Allen comes back for.
Almost 20 years of good drinks and even better food. Come see us.
Who's your margarita person? Tag them here 👇
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/29/2026
Pick your color and let's go! 🍹
Red and blue house margaritas in the cactus glass, food ready in the background. This is the decision that starts a great night in Allen. Two flavors, two friends, one table at Papa Lopez.
Cold margaritas and hot food. That combo never gets old.
Red or blue? Be honest 👇
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/29/2026
Lined up and ready to go 🎯
Six margarita flavors lined up in a row right in front of the Papa Lopez sign. This is the flight. This is the move. Bring your crew, pick your colors, and let the night take care of itself. These flights are a big reason why people keep coming back.
Tag who you're doing this with 👇
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/28/2026
This table has everything and we mean everything 😍
Chimichanga, Street tacos. Pollo Monterrey, Stuffed jalapeños on the side. Red and blue margaritas watching over all of it. This is the full Papa Lopez experience on the patio in Allen.
Your table is waiting.
What's the first thing you'd order off this spread? 👇
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/27/2026
This is what a real starter looks like in Allen 🔥🍻🤠
Chicken flautas, stuffed jalapeños, mini quesadilla, ground beef nachos... all in one plate built for sharing. Or not sharing. We don't judge.
Tell us: what's the first thing you'd go for? Drop it in the comments 👇
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/26/2026
Street tacos done the right way 🌮
Papa's Street Tacos. Chicken fajita on warm corn tortillas, diced onions, fresh cilantro, avocado slices, a squeeze of lime. Simple. Clean. Packed with flavor. The kind of taco that makes you wonder why you ever ordered anything else.
A true Allen tradition right here.
Corn or flour tortilla? Which side are you on? 👇
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/25/2026
Hot skillet. Warm tortillas. Cold margarita 🔥🤠
Papa's Famous Fajitas on the patio is honestly one of the best ways to spend an afternoon in Allen. Grilled chicken and steak, peppers and onions, all the fixings on the side. Almost 20 years and this plate never disappoints.
What time are you coming by this week? 👇
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/23/2026
Fried golden. Smothered in queso. Not sorry about it 😤
The Chimichanga Suprema is that plate you order when you want the whole table to look over. Crispy flour tortilla, seasoned meat inside, queso poured on top, rice and beans on the side. And yes, those margaritas come with it if you're doing this right.
Come to Papa Lopez in Allen and do it right.
Queso or chili con carne? Tell us how you take it 👇
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
Address
969 Sam Rayburn Tollway Suite 120
Allen, TX
75013
To reach the restaurant located at Sam Rayburn Tollway in Allen, you can use the following travel directions:
Public Transport:
Take the train to Allen Station and then take bus route 360 towards Custer Road. Get off at the Central Expressway @ WT Harris Boulevard and walk to your destination.
Driving/Parking:
If coming from Dallas, take Sam Rayburn Tollway and exit at Custer Road. Turn right onto Custer Road and continue straight for about two miles until you arrive at your destination on your left-hand side. There is ample parking available near the restaurant.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 9:30pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 9:30pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 9:30pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 9:30pm |
| Friday |
11am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 9:30pm |
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What people say
Papa Lopez Cantina, located on Sam Rayburn Tollway in Allen, has received mixed reviews from various newspapers. A recent review by Dallas Morning News praises the modern decor and friendly service but found the food to be inconsistent. Another recent review by Plano Profile compliments the flavorful salsa and guacamole but criticizes the high prices.
On Yelp, customers have also shared their experiences at Papa Lopez Cantina. One customer raves about the "amazing" margaritas and fajitas while another complains about the slow service despite the restaurant being nearly empty.
A review from The Dallas Observer highlights the creative twist on traditional Tex-Mex dishes such as the brisket tacos and squash blossom quesadillas. However, there are also complaints about small portion sizes and mediocre enchiladas.
Overall, reviews for Papa Lopez Cantina are mixed with some praising its modern ambiance and inventive dishes while others criticize high prices and inconsistent food quality.
