Papa Joe's – Italian
Papa Joe’s invites guests into a lively, aromatic sanctuary where the sizzle of the grill and the scent of slow-simmered spices promise a true communal feast. Heaping mounds of tender, marinated meats—from succulent carnitas and smoky al pastor to rich, velvety lengua—take center stage, allowing diners to craft their own bold flavor profiles in a space that pulses with the soulful energy of a traditional Mexican kitchen.
Englar Road +14108712505 https://papajoeswestminstermd.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, whole30, paleo, diabetic, sugar-free, pescatarian, plant-based, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Praised for its reasonable pricing and approachable menu, Papa is celebrated for providing a straightforward and casual dinner experience. Guests highlight the value found in the meal options, noting that the atmosphere is well-suited for
Menu
Meats by the Pound
- Cecina/Carne Asada (1lb) - $22: Thin cut steak grilled to perfection. Served with onions, cilantro, lime slices & hot sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas (1lb) - $20: Homemade carnitas featuring mild & savory seasoning. Served with onions, cilantro, lime slices & hot sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken and Chorizo (1lb) - $20: Chicken and homemade Chorizo mixed. Served with onions, cilantro, lime slices & hot sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adobada (1lb) - $20: In-house marinated pork, cooked and served with onions, cilantro, limes & hot sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Chicken (1lb) - $20: Grilled and Marinated Chicken. Served with onions, cilantro, lime slices & hot sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixtos (1lb) - $20: Marinated steak and chorizo grilled. Served with onions, cilantro, lime slices & hot sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo (1lb) - $20: Homemade cooked chorizo. Served with onions, cilantro, lime slices & hot sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua (1lb) - $25: Beef Tongue Grilled and Seasoned. Served with onions, cilantro, lime slices & hot sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Steak (1lb) - $20: Marinated & grilled steak. Served with fresh onions, cilantro, lime slices & hot sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor (1lb) - $20: In-house made adobada (spicy pork) with pineapple grilled. Served with onions, cilantro, limes & hot sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ground Beef (1lb) - $15: Seasoned ground beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Queso Blanco Dip - $9.99: Creamy white dipping cheese served with a bag of chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno - $7.99: Fresh poblano pepper stuffed with mild white cheese topped with red Guajillo sauce and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taquitos - $14.99: 4 corn tortillas filled with pulled chicken, hand-rolled & deep fried. Topped with lettuce, pico, cheese & sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flautas - $14.99: 2 flour tortillas filled with pulled chicken and deep fried. Topped with lettuce, pico, guacamole, cheese & sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings (5) - $6.99: 5 pieces with choice of sauce
- Jalapeno Bottlecaps - $9.99: Deep fried jalapeno slices
- Spicy Cheese Curds - $9.99: Deep fried & served with ranch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $16.99: Chilled shrimp in a zesty tomato juice with chopped cucumbers, pico de gallo & sliced avocado
- Tostada with Pulled Chicken - $6.5: Crispy corn tortilla layered with beans, pulled chicken, lettuce & cheese
- Tostada Suprema - $7.5: Crispy corn tortilla layered with beans, pulled chicken or ground beef, lettuce, pico, guacamole, cheese & sour cream
- Shrimp Tostada - $8.5: Crispy corn tortilla layered with sour cream, grilled shrimp, pico, lettuce, sliced avocado, queso fresco & sour cream
- Chicken Fingers (5) - $11.99: Deep fried battered/frittered chicken tenders Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Nachos
- Nachos with Everything - $14.99: Ground beef, shredded cheese, jalapeños, pico-de-gallo & sour cream Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos with Pulled Chicken - $14.99: Shredded cheese, jalapeños, pico-de-gallo & sour cream Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos with Pico de Gallo - $11.5: Fresh chips served with homemade pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Nachos with Ground Beef and Cheese - $13.5: Fresh nacho chips served with ground beef and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Nachos with Guacamole - $13.5: Fresh chips served with fresh guacamole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Nachos with Al Pastor - $14.99: Marinated pork with pineapple, pico de gallo, melted cheese, sour cream & pickled jalapeno
- Nachos with Chorizo - $14.99: Chorizo, cheese, pico, sour cream, jalapeños
- Nachos Steak Supremos - $14.99: Marinated steak, refried beans, pico de gallo, melted cheese, sour cream & pickled jalapeno
- Steak Fajita Nachos - $15.99: Grilled onions & peppers with steak, melted cheese & sour cream
- Seafood Nachos - $17.99: Shrimp & real crab in a mild white sauce, topped with shredded cheese & pico de gallo
Quesadillas
- Chicken Quesadilla - $15.99: Grilled flour tortilla filled with cheese & grilled chicken
- Steak Quesadilla - $15.99: Grilled flour tortilla filled with cheese & tender steak
- Cheese Quesadilla - $11.99: Grilled flour tortilla filled with cheese
- Quesadilla Fritas - $15.99: 3 corn tortillas filled with pulled chicken and cheese
- Shrimp and Pico Quesadilla - $19.99: Grilled flour tortilla filled with cheese, shrimp, and grilled pico
- Veggie Quesadilla - $15.99: Grilled flour tortilla filled with cheese, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers & tomatoes
- Fajita Quesadilla - $17.5: Large flour tortilla stuffed with onions, peppers & choice of chicken, steak, pork, chorizo or carnitas
Tacos
- Street Tacos - $16.99: Three soft corn tortillas filled with your choice of meat. Served with onions, cilantro, lime, rice & beans
- Shrimp Tacos - $17.99: Fresh shrimp & pico-de-gallo grilled together, served on three corn tortillas with queso fresco & sliced avocado. Served with rice & beans
- Fish Tacos Fried - $16.99: Hand breaded & deep fried Tilapia on three flour tortillas with cabbage, radishes & creamy jalapeno-cilantro sauce. Served with rice & beans
- Fish Tacos Grilled - $16.99: Grilled Tilapia on three flour tortillas with cabbage, radishes & creamy jalapeno-cilantro sauce. Served with rice & beans
- Tacos Americana - $13.99: Three hard shell tacos filled with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes & sour cream. Served with rice & beans
- Birria Tacos - $17.99: Slow-roasted beef in savory consomé in 3 grill-crisped corn tortillas with cheese, onions, and cilantro. Served with consomé
Tortas (Mexican Sandwiches)
- Torta Cubana - $16.99: Ham, steak, spicy pork, hotdog, egg, jalapenos, tomatoes, avocado, onions, queso fresco, lettuce & mayonnaise
- Standard Torta - $15.99: Mexican bread with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, avocado, cheese & mayo with choice of meat
- Torta Campechana - $16.99: Choice of two meats with grilled onion, grilled cactus, beans, quesillo, lettuce, avocado & tomato
Fajitas
- Chicken Fajitas (No Cream) - $21.99: Chicken, onions, bell peppers & tomatoes sauteed without cream sauce
- Steak Fajitas (No Cream) - $21.99: Steak, onions, bell peppers & tomatoes sauteed without cream sauce
- Texanas Fajitas (No Cream) - $24.99: Shrimp, steak, chicken, onions, bell peppers & tomatoes sauteed without cream sauce
- Chicken Fajitas (With Cream) - $22.99: Chicken, onions, bell peppers & tomatoes sauteed in Mexican cream & wine sauce
- Parradilla (With Cream) - $27.99: Steak, chicken, spicy pork, scallops, bacon, shrimp, onions & peppers in cream sauce
Dinners
- Tamales Autenticos - $23.99: 6 Tamales served in the husk with a side of limes and salsa verde
- Tamales Dinner - $19.99: Four tamales smothered in mild red or green sauce & cheese. Served with rice & beans
- Huarache Mexicano - $18.99: Large thick corn tortilla topped with beans, queso Oaxaca, salsa verde & choice of meat. Served with grilled cactus
- Carne Asada Dinner - $20.99: Large slices of grilled thin steak. Served with rice, beans, corn tortillas, garnish salad and grilled spring onions
- Arroz con Pollo - $16.99: A bed of rice with grilled chicken breast topped with queso blanco
- Carnitas Dinner - $18.99: Twice cooked tender pork pieces served with rice, beans & corn tortillas
- Camarones a la Diabla - $21.99: Fresh shrimp, onions & mushrooms in a spicy sauce. Served with rice, beans, tortillas & salad
- Sopes (3) - $18.99: 3 Handmade thick corn tortillas layered with beans, lettuce, salsa verde, queso fresco, sour cream and choice of meat
Burritos
- Beef Burrito (Ground Beef) - $16.99: Seasoned ground beef with cheese & mild red sauce. Served with rice & beans
- Chicken Burrito - $17.99: Beans, sour cream, pico, cheese and spicy green sauce inside. Topped with more sauce & cheese. Served with rice & beans
- California Burrito - $14.99: Rice, beans, meat, lettuce, guacamole, cheese & sour cream wrapped in a large flour tortilla and grilled
- Seafood Burrito - $19.99: Large shrimp, real crabmeat, pico de gallo in a mild white cream sauce. Topped with cheese. Served with rice & beans
Soups
- Pozole con Puerco - $15.99: Traditional Mexican soup with pork in red chile broth with hominy
- Sopa de Siete Mares - $21.99: 7 Seas Soup: Crab claws, tilapia, mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops and calamari in red chile broth
- Chicken Tortilla Soup (Bowl) - $7.99: Red chile broth with pulled chicken, topped with avocado, queso fresco and tortilla strips
- Chicken Tortilla Soup (Cup) - $5.99: Red chile broth with pulled chicken, topped with avocado, queso fresco and tortilla strips
Sides
- Guacamole (3 oz) - $4.5: Homemade guacamole
- Bag of Chips - $2.5: Thin and crispy table chips
- Mexican Rice - $3.5: Homemade Mexican rice
- Refried Beans - $3.5: Homemade refried beans
- Large French Fries - $9: Golden delicious fries
Desserts
- Tres Leches - $7.99: Homemade cake saturated with three kinds of milk
- Churros - $7.99: Pastry sticks deep fried and sugar coated
- Fried Ice Cream - $7.99: Vanilla ice cream in a crispy coating, flash fried
Beverages
- Jarritos Tamarind - $2.99: Fruit flavored soda with real sugar
- Mexican Coke - $2.99: Coke imported from Mexico with real sugar
- Horchata Agua Fresca - $3.5: Homemade horchata
- Pepsi (20 oz) - $2.5: Bottled soda
Frequently Asked Questions about Papa Joe's
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers celebrate the straightforward, casual dinner experience, praising the reasonable pricing and value found in the meal options.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, whole30, high-protein, low-carb, dairy-free, and several other specialized dietary lifestyles.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Papa Joe's is unique for its communal feast style, offering pound-measured meats like carnitas and lengua in a lively atmosphere.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Papa Joe's has an average rating of 3.0/5, offering a straightforward and casual dining experience.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Papa Joe's specializes in traditional Mexican cuisine, featuring marinated meats like carnitas, al pastor, and lengua alongside classic dishes.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include carnitas, al pastor, lengua, carne asada, chile relleno, taquitos, flautas, and various marinated meats sold by the pound.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not include specific information regarding the hours of operation for Papa Joe's.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Papa Joe's is currently operational, with business information and menu details available through their website at https://papajoeswestminstermd.com.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors can expect a budget-friendly, casual Mexican dining experience featuring communal-style meat platters like carnitas and al pastor.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Papa Joe's is a budget-friendly ($) restaurant praised by customers for its reasonable pricing and high-value meal options.
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