Ay Papi Tacos & Tequila

Ok here we go... I was in Rock Hill SC on some business and the scale of "family restaurant" chains was numbing. I felt like I was in an alternate universe of the same menu at every turn. And then I turned down Main Street downtown and noticed empty streets at lunchtime and a packed restaurant called Ay Papi !! Now I know why the streets were empty, the crowd was devouring the awesome selection of "fusion" tacos. Maybe that's a buzz word for some folks but it's accurate. Their selection is interesting to see on a menu but even more amazing to sample. I've sampled every day for a week, except for Monday when they are usually closed. This place made my trip to Rock Hill a highlight of the year. This is perfect, delicious comfort food served by cool folks in a comfortable environment. Great, eclectic cliental and an unpretentious presentation. I felt at home. I felt welcome. I left full and happy. I've said to a few people this place could rock in certain neighborhoods in Queens or Brooklyn NY but I'm starting to think it's actually the folks here that make this place so special. Stay where you are Ay Papi, you are more than the sum of your tacos. And, you're worth the trip.

Tacos were amazingly delicious. My margarita was superb. Angel, our waitress, was great. She was helpful and a great conversationalist. Definitely recommend and we will be back. I had the seared scallops, crabcake (I’m from MD) and raging shrimp tacos and potatoes. All were amazing.

Very authentic food. Enjoyed the delicious tacos and house seasoned potatoes. The fried apple empanada with ice cream is the tastiest..

The menu is super creative, I love what they are doing with "taco-fying" cuisines from all over. The spicy chicken taco was delicious but be careful because it is super spicy! The bao bun taco was delicious as was my calamari taco. Tasty drinks and a friendly crowd. The only issue I had was a slight odor to the place (smelled like stale pipes or dirty water), but I was the only one of my crowd that noticed it so it obviously wasn't too bad. Def recommend if you have an adventurous palate!

We love this place. The staff is always soooo friendly and the food and drinks are great!! It’s such a nice little restaurant with a very welcoming atmosphere. We’ve sat at the bar, a table and outside multiple times. They were so nice to my dog when we ate outside. They brought him his own water bowl and some chicken! There’s so many options on their menu and staff is always willing to help you customize your order. Highly recommended eating here!

Our tacos were delicious. Loved the decor / atmosphere. The service was friendly. My only constructive criticism, would be to flush out/change the keg when it's kicked. I was served a Mountain Candy, a go-to IPA of mine; and it tasted absolutely nothing like a mountain candy. The pernicious cans as a backup was fine, but if you know the keg is near-end, and a beer expert provides feedback on a beer, you should do something about it, especially knowing someone else will likely order some after me. Didn't hinder our experience. We'll travel back from Charlotte, because the food was that good, and the staff were friendly. (And the salsa was fantastic!)

Cozy local spot. The drinks and food are delicious! Plus the staff is just wonderful! I definitely recommend if you’re looking for authentic Latin food! One of our favorites!