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La Papa Loca

Heroico Colegio Militar #45, Zihuatanejo, Mexico
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Ranked #14 of 178 restaurants in Zihuatanejo
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
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White Rock, BC
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Been trying to eat here for years and finally made it this past season. It was so delicious, that I went back a couple more times. Nothing fancy here, very casual, great prices, and delicious food. I agree with the comment on the BEST pastor pork. Between myself and friends, we tried a few different items on the menu, but... More

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Long Lake, Minnesota
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Favorite place to eat in Zihua! Our kids found a new favorite food in the "Papa Loca". Casual outdoor atmosphere and delicious food.

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California
Top Contributor
104 reviews 104 reviews
60 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

What a great meal for a great price. The specialty is stuffed baked potatoes, with a variety of items inside of them. The absolute best is the one with al pastor pork and sour cream. They have other items, my husband had chicken fajitas which were excellent. You are basically sitting on the sidewalk or under a roof, which came... More

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Seattle, WA
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26 reviews 26 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Must take taxi to but near Carmelita's. Best stuff bakers in town and the grilled onions are delish. The ambiance is not good as it is on the highway and next to a carwash but well worth the trip for the food!

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Kelowna, Canada
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46 reviews 46 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

If you go to Zihua you must go here and have the stuffed potato. Only opens at about 6pm. If you go earlier the shutters will be down and the place looks shabby. However when it it open everyone of us who is on long term visits to Zihua goes there. There is so much food and it is soo... More

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Kaukauna, Wisconsin, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

don't forget to stop at this place it is a real experience, great food and prices waiters speak no english but they manage.

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Alaska
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51 reviews 51 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

There is no way to be sure how many times I eat at Papa Loca. I eat there with groups, with just a few people, with family, or alone. No matter how many of us there are we get good service and quality food. It is probably my favorite place in town to eat. great price and good choices of... More

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toronto
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37 reviews 37 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

went twice so far this year and will be remiss if i do not get back for one more feed..the baked potatoes are the draw and they are only 50 pesos and stuffed to the gills with cheese cream and meats be warned tho they are very rich the tacos are also top drawer what it lacks in atmoshere it... More

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Montgomery, Minnesota
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18 reviews 18 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

We ate here one evening upon the urging of a resident. Wow, what fun. It's busy and I know why. The potato was huge and delicious, service was prompt and friendly. Next time I'm i Zihua, this will certainly be on my "to eat" list.

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Winnipeg, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

This place isn't pretty,but don't let that deter you. If you like a good baked you with love this place.The potato truly is a meal,only downfall for us was no skin.We had 2 potatoes,an order of tacos,a beer,and a coke.The bill for dinner for two was 178 pesos with tip.

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