Padilla’s retains the quality dishes that made it famous

20250720-food-eats — The elephant figurines that decorate Padilla's dining room are oriented to the east for good luck.

20250720-food-eats — Padilla's opened in 1984.

20250720-food-eats — Each meal at Padilla's begins with a complimentary serving of chips and salsa.

20250720-food-eats — Padilla’s Combination Plate features a tamale, a cheese enchilada, beans, rice and a ground beef taco served on a separate plate.

20250720-food-eats — All dinner plates at Padilla’s come with two sopaipillas.

20250720-food-eats — The parking lot at Padilla's during the dinner hour.

20250720-food-eats — Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas are stacked New Mexico-style with green chile on the side.

20250720-food-eats — Padilla’s compact menu includes tamales, enchiladas and chile relleno.

20250720-food-eats — Padilla’s is located in a strip mall on Girard Boulevard near Indian School Road.

20250720-food-eats — Natillas, a pudding dessert dusted with cinnamon.

20250720-food-eats — A taco filled with ground beef, cheese and shredded lettuce.

Published July 16, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. Modified July 16, 2025 - 6:00 p.m.

Padilla’s retains the quality dishes that made it famous

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The first rule of dining at Padilla’s, the New Mexican restaurant on Girard Boulevard near Indian School Road, is to bring cash or a checkbook. Credit cards and debit cards are not accepted. If you forget, there’s an ATM at the edge of the parking lot.

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