Papito’s Chicken

Great grilled chicken, garnished with rich spices.
It’s also halal.
Definitely will be going back

Grilled chicken in Calgary? Such a rarity. When a place offers a half chicken with fries and pita bread for only $ 12, it’s hard to say no.
I came here late in the evening to grab some take-​out. The 4 chicken pieces were pre-​cooked but grilled on order, which I think that’s what Nando’s does as well; otherwise, it would take forever to cook the pieces from raw. The marinade that they used was incredible. Spicy and tangy, it’s some of the best marinade I’ve ever had. The chicken pieces were a bit dry probably because it was getting close to closing time.
Fries were thick-​cut but soggy. Could’ve been because I ordered take-​out. I didn’t know what to do with the pita bread ’cause the meal didn’t come with a salad or anything moist other than the chicken marinade. Was I supposed to rip the meat out and stick it in the wrap? Yeah I’m a noob.
$ 12 at this place will definitely satisfy your hunger. I feel like the chicken could be really good depending on the time of day you show up because that marinade combined with tender and moist meat would be heaven. Unfortunately, I came at the wrong time so I fell back down to Earth.

My review is for the location at the corner of 12^th Abe and 1^st street
I don’t fully understand what all the good reviews are about. I wish I took pictures of everything.
I’ll start with the fries, they were fried like usual but you could also tell that the fryer was not hot enough as they were oily and soggy. They also had the taste of undercooked.
The Caesar salad was a disappointment as well. It was lettuce and dressing with fried pita as a croûton. The dressing was really liquid and just didn’t feel well made. Almost looked as if it was just shaken in the take out box.
The garlic pita was crunchy and really chewy. Hard to eat. And has a ton of dried herbs. The herbs that were on the pita were more than I have in the spice rack at home.
The chicken was ok but didn’t look whole and looked mis-​shaped even though I understand it was split and flattened. It was the only decent tasting thing that we had.
But it does not matter how good a part was if three people are currently not feeling well. Three upset stomachs and one bathroom at home is not how I wanted to spend my night off.
The service leaves to be desired as well. Especially when you want to order one thing and half of it they do not have in stalk. A chicken place without chicken kabobs.
The sign outside says one thing the menu says another, so you also are not exactly sure what you are getting.
Confusing and made three of us sick. Will not be back.

The chicken here is grilled with portugeuse inspired spices but the owner states his particular marinade is one of the best in the city. And I have to agree with him. The chicken is very tender with super amazing flavors and it pairs well with the garlic sauce. This place is better than nandos chicken. Quick fast food with large portions, I’ll definitely be stopping by again.

THE BEST CHICKEN IN TOWN. I agree with other reviewers they are a Hidden Gem for sure.
The staff is very friendly and everyone is really nice.
HOWEVER, their Just Eat or Online request service is Terrible. 3 for 3 I ordered online and they for whatever reason did not get my order even though I was sent an email Confirmation for my order all 3 times. Each time when I called them they acted none the wiser and I ended up getting my order 2 hours later. This last time the man they had deliver my food was so awful. When I asked for the machine [because I specified on the online order form that I would pay via Credit Card] he crassly told me that HE PAID for my food, «that is how delivery works» and also demanded a tip after such shitty service and again my order was actually delivered 2 hours later. I was totally offended. This establishment has not offered any sort of discount or compensation for their error and this is extremely frustrating especially when you get a confirmation that says your order will be out to you within 45mins.
I feel that if a business is going to offer online methods of service they need to be on top of that. I should not have to call an hour later and ask where my order is. In that case I could have ordered from a dozen more places in the area. I stay faithful because the chicken is amazing BUT they really need to brush up on their online order taking.

Just had the chicken wrap. Really well done wrap with exceptional flavours. I will be returning.

Definitely a hidden gem, one of the best chicken places in town

This place is brand new and a hidden gem. Not for long!
The chicken is the star here and it’s all they serve alongside their absurdly amazing sides. That garlic sauce is so thick and amazing. The chicken meals are out of this world and HUGE. The owner is the sweetest man.
This place is the real deal. Mini begged me for weeks to come back. It’s her favorite. In fact, I type this as we sit in Papitos and mini is silent. A rare feat. Why is she silent? The picture I posted with this is what she is eating, the half chicken meal. The plate is bigger than her!
I’m kind of hoping this place stays hidden so we can keep having the place to ourselves!
The wrap, burgers, and sides are stellar. Oh. And they deliver!