Central Special
Chicken, steak, and shrimp mixed with Mexican chorizo, mushrooms, bell peppers, and grilled onions topped with shredded cheese. Served with fajita setup and tortillas.
Baton Rouge · Mexican + Louisiana
Sizzle Meets the Bayou
Bold Mexican plates with a Louisiana twist - birria, fajitas, and crawfish-kissed enchiladas, served fresh in Baton Rouge.
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Fiesta Sampler
An assortment of chicken flauta, ground beef, chicken quesadillas, and chicken and steak nachos. Paired with sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, and a side of cheese dip.
QuesaBirria Tacos
Our #1 selling taco! Three tacos filled with slow-roasted birria beef and melted cheese, corn tortillas dipped in birria broth then grilled, served with cilantro, onions, birria broth, spicy green sauce, rice, and beans.
Cajun Chicken and Shrimp
Grilled chicken breast topped with our delicious crawfish cream sauce and grilled shrimp, served with two sides: Mexican rice and grilled vegetables or salad.
Shrimp Crawfish Enchiladas
Three enchiladas filled with shrimp and grilled onions, topped with chipotle sauce and melted cheese, finished with our creamy Cajun crawfish sauce.
Diablo Shrimp
Bacon and jalapeño wrapped jumbo shrimp topped with cheese sauce, served with a cup of charro beans, sliced avocado, tomato, and rice.
Our Story
Where Mexico Meets the Bayou
At Papis Central, we fire up authentic Mexican cooking and give it a bold Louisiana kick. From slow-roasted QuesaBirria tacos to crawfish-kissed enchiladas and sizzling fajita platters, every plate is built for gathering - family dinners, date nights, and full-table celebrations. Right here on Wax Rd in Baton Rouge, we bring together two proud food cultures on one electric, unforgettable menu.
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When We're Cooking
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Monday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Good to Know
Frequently Asked
What meals do you serve?
Papis Central - Baton Rouge serves authentic Mexican cuisine perfect for family dinners, date nights, and group celebrations. Our menu features crowd favorites like the Central Special, a sizzling mix of chicken, steak, shrimp, and Mexican chorizo topped with shredded cheese. Try our #1 selling QuesaBirria Tacos, slow-roasted birria beef in grilled corn tortillas served with rich birria broth. We also offer Louisiana-inspired dishes like Cajun Chicken and Shrimp and Shrimp Crawfish Enchiladas. The Fiesta Sampler is ideal for sharing, featuring flautas, quesadillas, and nachos.
Do you offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, we offer both delivery and pickup. Order conveniently online or by phone.
Where are you located?
Papis Central - Baton Rouge is located at 14350 Wax Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70818.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Baton Rouge and surrounding areas including Zachary, Central, Baker, Denham Springs, Prairieville, Gonzales, Walker, Port Allen, Shenandoah, and Greenwell Springs, bringing authentic Mexican flavors to communities across the greater Baton Rouge region.
What People Are Saying
Loved by Baton Rouge
★★★★★
"The QuesaBirria tacos are absolutely phenomenal! The rich birria broth for dipping takes it to another level. Best tacos in Baton Rouge, hands down!"
Google Review
★★★★★
"The Shrimp Crawfish Enchiladas blew my mind — the Louisiana-Mexican fusion is pure genius. Our whole family came and every single dish was incredible."
Google Review
★★★★★
"Came in for the first time and ordered the Central Special. The combo of chicken, steak, shrimp, and chorizo is unreal. I'll be coming back every single week!"
Google Review
★★★★★
"Authentic flavors with a Louisiana kick you won't find anywhere else. The Cajun Chicken and Shrimp is an absolute must-order. Super friendly staff too!"
Yelp Review
★★★★★
"The Fiesta Sampler is perfect for the whole table — flautas, quesadillas, nachos, all amazing. Great atmosphere and lightning-fast service. Highly recommend!"
Yelp Review
★★★★★
"Papis Central hits different. The birria broth alone is worth the trip. Everything is fresh, bold, and cooked with real love. Easily a 10/10 every single time."
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