Ahmad Elattar and Adam Khalid opened Halal Papi in Allen, serving customizable rice bowls, pitas and wraps with high-quality ingredients. When Ahmad Elattar lived in New York City, there was a halal cart on every corner, serving rice with chicken, lamb and a traditional white sauce, he said. He wanted to bring those flavors to Allen, so he opened Halal Papi with his business partner and brother-in-law Adam Khalid in November 2025.