Papi's traces back to Reynaldo "Rey" Regalado, who left Cuba in 1990 and eventually built a restaurant around the family recipes his father, Rey Sr., believed could win over American diners. The name — Spanish for "Daddy's" — is dedicated to Rey Sr.'s memory, and the menu keeps its focus on Cuban and Caribbean cooking.
The Midtown Atlanta location is one of several Papi's spots around the metro area, with sister locations in Stockbridge, Lawrenceville, and Kennesaw.
Regulars describe the flavors as authentic and the atmosphere as casual and friendly, and the restaurant has built a loyal base of repeat customers, even as some note that execution can vary from visit to visit.
The Midtown Atlanta location is one of several Papi's spots around the metro area, with sister locations in Stockbridge, Lawrenceville, and Kennesaw.
Regulars describe the flavors as authentic and the atmosphere as casual and friendly, and the restaurant has built a loyal base of repeat customers, even as some note that execution can vary from visit to visit.