Welcome to Papasotes
Papasotes is a vibrant food stand nestled outside the Belching Beaver in San Diego, where the essence of authentic Mexican street food comes alive. Our journey began with a passion for serving tantalizing tacos, flavorful burritos, and mouthwatering tortas. Each dish showcases locally sourced ingredients, bringing you a taste of tradition with a creative twist. Customer favorites include the carne asada hot dog and adobada tacos, celebrated for their quality and rich flavors. With a quirky charm and an inviting atmosphere, Papasotes is not just a dining spot but a culinary adventure, promising to delight every palate that stops by.
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4223 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 Hotline: (619) 721-9644
Welcome to Papasotes, a hidden gem nestled in the vibrant heart of San Diego at 4223 30th St, just outside the Belching Beaver Brewery. This food stand offers a tantalizing fusion of Mexican street food favorites that are primed to elevate your dining experience. From their mouthwatering hot dogs to delectable tacos, Papasotes is all about delivering authentic flavors with a twist.
At Papasotes, you can indulge in a variety of offerings that put a creative spin on traditional Mexican cuisine. Their signature dishes include:
- Perrote - A heavenly hot dog wrapped with all the delicious Mexican charm you can imagine.
- Tacos - Whether you prefer carne asada, adobada, or their savory soy chorizo, each taco bursts with flavor and is a must-try.
- Baked Potatoes - Adding an unexpected twist, these potatoes are generously topped to ensure a fulfilling meal.
- Burritos - Plus, don’t miss their unique Pollo Rice Bowl, a secret menu item that has been garnering rave reviews.
Your palate will be delighted by the explosion of flavors, particularly highlighted by their green and red salsas, which have earned praise for their distinct taste. Keep in mind that Papasotes embraces the essence of street food, which means the dishes tend to have a bit of grease. But for many, that’s just part of the charm and indulgence.
Customers love returning for the consistent quality of their dishes, with many raving about the substantial portions and superior flavor. One frequent guest, Red N., confidently rates the hot dog a perfect 10/10, while others rave about the perfect pairing of their tacos and burritos with a cold beer or seltzer from Belching Beaver.
If you’re looking for authentic Mexican food with a twist, Papasotes is the place to be. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick bite or looking to indulge in a flavorful spread, it won’t disappoint. Just remember the tip about ordering ahead for takeout—you’ll want to savor every bite, grease and all!
For a unique culinary experience that resonates with the spirit of San Diego, head over to Papasotes and immerse yourself in their flavorful offerings. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you!
Oh dear I have found some good Mexican food. I am a book of a Mexican food snob and struggle with the quality of tacos and tortas in this city. This place does not disappoint. Tacos 10/10 Burrito 7/10 Torta 8.5/10 Perrote (hot dog with meat) 10/10 This is basically just good Mexican street food if I'm being honest. Next I have to try their boujee papa. Only thing I will say is it is definitely GREASY. Like it is what it is I still come back but there's grease dripping off most of the stuff you'll eat and if that doesn't sound like your cup of tea you may want to avoid this place. I would come here more often but I'd have to buy larger pants.
Papasotes is absolutely the best Mexican food in SD! Their green salsa is amazing, the Red i as well if you can take the heat! Thank you you Gigi ( owner ) See yall next time!
Yum! If papasotes pops up wherever you are, definitely give them a try. We usually hit them up at Belching Beaver in North Park. So good. My go-to is the carne asada quesadillas. Big portion. Lots of flavor. My friends usually go for the carne asada or adobada tacos. All good choices. Perfect to go with a beer or a seltzer.
Have only had the baked potatoes and tortas, but they're bomb. Really good portions too, so one potato or torra can easily be shared. Would suggest ordering ahead on their website if you're trying to do take out since parking in the area can be a bit of a pain.
Unfortunately, everyone ate their food as soon as the container was opened and no pics were taken. Our group had the bacon wrapped hot dog, asada burrito, soy rizo burrito, soyrizo taco, chicken taco and everyone was raving about the flavor. I didn't realize it's a stand in the back of a really cool little bar. We had family waiting on us or I would've got a beer and hung out there. I got one chicken and on soyrizo myself. I preferred the chicken taco. But, it was the first time I ever tried soyrizo. It wasn't bad but the chicken was super good. We had a vegan in our group that loved her soyrizo tacos.We would definitely come back.
Stopped by again for a delicious Carne Asada burrito and it was just as good as the first visit. I was going to try a burger but I talked with the owner Elias and he said they are currently NOT serving the burgers and are focusing more on the Bouje Potatoes, burritos and tacos. Can't wait to go back!
Absolutel gas. We got the baked potato, quesadilla, torta, and burrito, so the full spread! Super flavorful and pretty heavy, but in the best way. I got the chicken on my potato and my friend got the adobada. Both were awesome but I'd do the adobada next time. They were super friendly and it's right outside of belching beaver so you can grab the food and bring it inside while you snag a beer. I will definitely be back to try the adobada burrito!
Papasotes is a food stand right outside of Belching Beaver and it's incredible. We ordered chips and guac along with a carne asada hot dog, which was exactly what it sounds like. The chips and guac wasn't my favorite (it was too smooth/creamy), but the hot dog more than made up for it. The carne asada was seasoned well and cooked perfectly. The cheese perfectly melted and slightly crisped, adding another layer of flavor. Definitely get the dog!
I caught myself saying the name of this place over and over again, and name recognition is also a part of what makes a place memorable. The food is the other part, and this place was GOOD. The al pastor tacos were probably some of the best I had in my time in San Diego. I lost track of time and they were closing when I went to make a second order, and I wish I did. They took a little long to make the food considering we were the only ones there, but I'd say it was definitely worth the wait!