Papalote Taco House
Alternate Names (3)
Papalote Papalote Taco House (north side) Papapote
Categories
Score Breakdown
7.1 / 10
high confidence 20 signals computed Sep 23, 2026, 12:47 AM| Source | Raw | n | Bayesian C | Adjusted | Weight | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.50 | 18 | 12 | 7.10 | 0.55 | 3.91 | ||
| 6.43 | 1 (1,378 reviews) | — dyn | 6.43 | 0.45 | 2.89 | ||
| Awards | 1.68 | 1 | bonus, no Bayesian | +0.34 | — | +0.34 |
Base score (weighted avg of 2 active sources) = 6.80
+ Award bonus = +0.34 (capped at +1.5)
= Final score (capped at 10) = 7.1
+ Award bonus = +0.34 (capped at +1.5)
= Final score (capped at 10) = 7.1
Per-Category Scores (4)
| Category | Type | Score | Signals | Confidence | Computed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacos | dish | 7.0 | 13 | medium | 9/23/2026 | |
| Breakfast Tacos | cuisine | 5.1 | 2 | low | 9/23/2026 | |
| Breakfast | meal_period | 4.8 | 1 | low | 9/23/2026 | |
| Mexican | cuisine | 4.8 | 1 | low | 9/23/2026 |
Locations (2)
+ Add Location| Name | Address | Type | Score | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papalote Taco House | 2803 S Lamar Blvd Austin | restaurant | 71 | Edit |
| Papalote Taco House | 13219 N US 183 HWY NB SVRD Unit 100 AUSTIN | restaurant | 94 | Edit |
Signals (21)
View All| Type | Value | Categories | Location | Sentiment | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award | 0.15 | Tacos | — | positive | The 25 Best Tacos in Austin | Verified |
| Google Rating | 4.5 (1378 reviews) | — | Papalote Taco House | — | Google Places - Papalote Taco House | Verified |
| Google Reviews | 1378 | — | Papalote Taco House | — | Google Places - Papalote Taco House | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | My fave is the Chiccharon from Papalote | Tacos | — | positive | Top Five Austin Tacos | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Desabrada at papalote is my favorite | Tacos | — | positive | Top Five Austin Tacos | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Papalote's cecina is probably my single favorite taco in Austin. | Tacos | — | positive | Top Five Austin Tacos | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I'm all about the Puerco en Pipian at Papalote and I generally don't eat pork. | Tacos | — | positive | Top Five Austin Tacos | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Chicharrone and an alambres is always my order there. | Tacos | — | positive | Top Five Austin Tacos | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Guajolote en Mole Taco (Sweet Turkey Mole) has been my go-to at Papalote | Tacos | — | positive | Top Five Austin Tacos | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | papalote is always my go to | Tacos | — | positive | Top Five Austin Tacos | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Papalote on S Lamar. Or if you’re further south Tacos Rico’s, it’s an unknown fo... | TacosBreakfast TacosBreakfast | — | positive | Best breakfast tacos in South Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Papapote (mentioned as Papalote) | — | — | positive | Your top 10 restaurants in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Papalote tacos. The south one is still doing okay | Tacos | — | positive | What is your favorite restaurant that you think does not get enough love or publicity here in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | the north one closed recently | — | — | negative | What is your favorite restaurant that you think does not get enough love or publicity here in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Rip northside Papalote :( absolute fire but always so empty every time I went in... | — | — | negative | What is your favorite restaurant that you think does not get enough love or publicity here in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Papalote - Other Tacos | Tacos | — | positive | South Austin best local eats | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Papalote is great, their ceviche tostada is excellent | — | — | positive | South Austin best local eats | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I tried this based on your recommendation and it fucking sucks | — | — | negative | South Austin best local eats | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Papalote | Mexican | — | positive | Fifth day! New category. What is Austin’s most underrated Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurant? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Get the Tinga taco at Papalote. | Tacos | — | positive | What’s up with the Austin food scene? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Papalote all day | Breakfast Tacos | — | positive | Best breakfast tacos in South Austin? | Verified |