Papi's Tacos

Papi’s Tacos is the kind of place where you can feel both the heartbeat of Greenville and a whiff of border-town nostalgia. Hunkered down along the Riverwalk, it’s a riot of color and chatter: a handful of tables spill outside, prime for people-watching and soaking up the river breeze. Inside, tight quarters hum with locals on their lunch break elbow-to-elbow with out-of-towners craving real-deal birria or fish tacos that taste like memories from a dusty roadside taquería. Order at the counter—no frills, no fuss—and watch as trays laden with chorizo queso or shrimp tacos arrive, each bite laced with smoky heat from house salsas. Regulars know to hit Taco Tuesday for the deal and linger over agua frescas in the sun. There’s no pretense here, just good food and easy conversation—a communal anchor where Mexican flavors mingle with Southern hospitality, bridging cultures in every tortilla. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite after a Falls Park stroll or settling in to swap stories with the owner himself, Papi’s delivers comfort and connection by the plateful.