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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
05/22/2026
Allen… this is your sign 🌮🍹
If you have not been to Papa Lopez Mexican Cantina lately, you are missing out. Fresh tacos, sizzling fajitas, and margarita flights that turn heads the second they hit the table.
Patio vibes. Full bar. After work drinks. Family dinners. Date nights. This is where Allen comes to eat real Mexican food and unwind.
Pull up with your crew and let the margaritas do their thing.
Who are you bringing this week? 👀
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/22/2026
That color though 😍
A frozen margarita on a warm Allen afternoon is pretty hard to beat. Salted rim, lime wedge, and that beautiful red swirl... this one's not just a drink, it's a whole vibe.
The kind of thing you order and your whole table follows. You know how it goes.
Come by and treat yourself. You deserve it 🌵
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/21/2026
This plate does not miss 🥑
The Pollo Monterrey is one of those dishes that sounds good and looks even better.. Grilled chicken breast smothered in sour cream sauce, grilled poblano peppers, mushrooms, onions, and melted jack cheese. Fresh avocado on top. Rice and beans on the side.
Allen locals know about this one. Now you do too. Tag someone who needs to try it 👇
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/20/2026
Midweek check in 🌮🥃
Street tacos on the table and a tequila shot to keep the week moving.
Who’s your tequila and tacos partner? Tag them 👀
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/19/2026
These are not your average jalapeños 🌶️
Hand-battered, fried golden, and stuffed with shredded chicken and jack cheese. Served with queso, sour cream, and guacamole. This appetizer hits before your food even gets to the table.
A Papa Lopez tradition that keeps people coming back to Allen.Have you tried them? Drop a comment 👇
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/19/2026
This table has everything and we mean everything 😍
Street tacos up front. Pollo Monterrey to the left. Chimichanga in the back. 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
05/18/2026
Three sauces. One plate. Zero regrets 🇲🇽
The Mexican Flag Enchiladas are a classic for a reason. Seasoned beef, shredded chicken, and cheese enchiladas, each topped with a different sauce: chili con carne, sour cream, and tomatillo. Rice and beans on the side.
First timer or longtime regular? Tell us in the comments 👇
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/15/2026
Looking for good Mexican food in Allen? You just found it 🌮🔥
Tacos, margarita flights, full bar, and the kind of place you keep coming back to.
Bring your people and make it a Papa Lopez kind of day 🍹
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/15/2026
It’s Friday and the patio is ready for you and your crew 🍹🌮☀️
Margarita flights on the table, tacos and fajitas coming out hot, and maybe a dessert to finish it the right way.
For almost 20 years, Allen has been coming to Papa Lopez to relax, eat well, and enjoy good company.
Tag the friends you are bringing with you 👀
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/13/2026
Hold up. Have you tried our drink of the month? 🌺
The Cucumber Water Cooler. Cucumber vodka, watermelon pucker, mint, lime juice, and agave. It's refreshing, it's pretty, and it's only here for April. Our bartenders made this one to impress and honestly it shows.
Who's your drink partner? Tag them here 👇
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/12/2026
Girls date at Papa Lopez? Say less 🍹🌮
Good friends, margaritas on the table, tacos coming out fresh, and a place where you can just relax and enjoy the moment.
That is the kind of plan we love.
If you are in Allen and looking for the perfect spot to catch up with your girls, laugh a little, and enjoy some amazing Mexican food, you already know where to go.
Tag your besties ✨💚🥂🌮
And make sure you follow our NEW page so you do not miss specials, events, and margarita flights.
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/11/2026
Shrimp tacos with avocado slices? Yes please 🥑
Sautéed shrimp with herbs, loaded into soft corn tortillas and topped with fresh avocado. Light, fresh, and still somehow filling. Served with rice and beans.
Perfect for when you want something a little different but still 100% Papa Lopez. And yeah, grab a margarita to go with it. The table next to yours already did.
What's your go-to order here in Allen? Tell us 👇
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/09/2026
Moms deserve the best and we are ready for them. 🌹
Bring mom to Papa Lopez this Mother's Day for brunch from 11AM to 2PM. $3 Mimosas and Bloody Marys, a complimentary rose for every mom, and a table full of good food surrounded by the people she loves most.
Because the best gift you can give mom is a meal she didn't have to cook, at a place the whole family actually loves. 🌮🍹
Tag your mom or the person you are celebrating this Sunday 👇
Share this so every family in Allen knows 🙌
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Brunch 11AM–2PM | Sun–Thu open until 9:30PM
05/09/2026
Patio, Margarita, Mexican Sampler, That's the move! 🌮🍹
There's something about sitting outside with a cold drink and this plate in front of you that just hits right. Flautas, stuffed jalapeños, quesadilla, nachos... and yes, that frozen margarita belongs in the picture too.
Who are you bringing to the patio this weekend? Tag them here 👇
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/08/2026
Girls just wanna have margaritas 🍹✨
Whether it’s a girls date, a celebration, after work drinks, or just because… Papa Lopez has been the spot in Allen for almost 20 years.
Good food, strong margaritas, and memories with your favorite people.
Tag your girls and start planning 👀
📍 969 Sam Rayburn Tollway #120, Allen, TX 75013
📞 (214) 856-2337
🕒 Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
05/08/2026
Allen locals know this one well ✨
Our Sopapillas have been a Papa Lopez classic for years. Warm, golden, and the perfect sweet bite to finish your meal.
After tacos and margaritas, this is the move.
If you have been coming to Papa Lopez over the years, you already know how good these are.
📍 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.
