Roasted peppers, cheeses, sriracha and chicken make for a delicious pizza at this new pub

Kathryn Rem
·1 min read
Papi's Pizza Pub at 1710 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield
Papi's Pizza Pub at 1710 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield

Name: Papi’s Pizza Pub

Address: 1710 S. MacArthur Blvd.

Phone: (217) 921-7274

Website: papispizzapub.com

Credit/debit cards accepted: Yes

Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Entrée price range: $9.99-$11.99; pizza prices vary

Children’s menu: No

Papi's Pizza Pub's El Papi pizza, a mix of roasted poblano and red peppers, chihuahua and cotija cheeses, sriracha bourbon sauce, and fire-braised chicken over a street-corn sauce.
Papi's Pizza Pub's El Papi pizza, a mix of roasted poblano and red peppers, chihuahua and cotija cheeses, sriracha bourbon sauce, and fire-braised chicken over a street-corn sauce.

My order: I had the El Papi pizza ($15.99), a mix of roasted poblano and red peppers, chihuahua and cotija cheeses, sriracha bourbon sauce, and fire-braised chicken over a street-corn sauce. The first bite was way too fiery for me. But after I removed the poblano peppers, the combination was delicious. I especially liked the bits of corn on the pizza, which added to the earthy, Latin flavor.

Likes: In addition to pizzas, this newly opened Latin-inspired pub offers appetizers, salads, and sandwiches. Pizzas can be made with a gluten-free cauliflower crust. There are separate bar and dining areas. Note: The front door is on the south side of the building.

Dislikes: There are several televisions on the walls and it can get noisy when the room is full.

What would I order next time? The El Popeye (a spinach salad with blackberry-maple dressing for $9.99) looks pretty good.

This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: Papi's Pizza Pub in Springfield features Latin-inspired menu