Katipunan, Quezon City

Papi Oli Taqueria

Located at The Pop-up Katipunan. Open daily for ALFRESCO DINING, TAKE-OUT or PICK-UP & DELIVERY!

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Open Until 5AM

Open until 3AM on weekdays and 5AM on Fri–Sat — Katipunan's original late-night barkada destination.

Legendary Birria

Slow-braised beef birria tacos served with rich consomme — the dish that built the brand and keeps people coming back.

Built for Barkada

From long wooden tables to alfresco seating under string lights, Papi Oli was designed for groups and good company.

Katipunan Heart

Tucked inside The Pop-Up Katipunan, steps from Ateneo and the LRT — where university energy meets street-food soul.

Alfresco Dining

Open-air container-van food park setting — warm lights, fresh breeze, and the Katipunan sky above every meal.

What We Serve

Straight from the Kitchen

Bold flavors built for sharing — every plate a product of Dexter and Wincheska's obsession with consistency and real ingredients.

Beef Birria Tacos

XO Nachos

Grilled Chicken

Tuna Ceviche Tostadas

Chicken Tacos

Beef Quesadilla

Sizzling Sisig

Beef Burrito

Drinks & Refreshments

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Our Story

Born in a Pandemic, Built with Heart

What started as necessity became Katipunan's most quietly beloved taqueria. Dexter Oliveros launched Papi Oli during the pandemic as a way to create something sustainable and offer work to friends who had lost their livelihoods. The name itself is personal — "Papi," his wife's term of endearment, fused with "Oli" from the Oliveros surname.

Tucked inside The Pop-Up Katipunan, a container-van food park along Katipunan Avenue, Papi Oli found its rhythm among students, late-night crowds, and repeat regulars drawn back by consistent, bold flavor. While other stalls came and went, this one stayed — because it earned its place one taco at a time.

Co-owner Wincheska Young-Oliveros runs the brand alongside Dexter, each working to their strengths while valuing each other's input. "We first identify the root cause of the problem," she shares. "We listen to our employees and customers and try to come up with the best solution as soon as possible." That clarity is why Papi Oli is still here.

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