Love this place because of their late hours, but was just greeted an hour before closing with a refusal to serve us. When I brought up their hours posted on their wall I was basically put in an argument with a certain gentleman. Pretty ridiculous. read more

Chapultepec is known for late night bites for the late night party goer. For me, this is where my fellow night shifters and I go to have breakfast and enjoy a drink after a long shift at the hospital. This place can definitely be classified as a divey, hole in the wall kind of place, but it's got character. It looks like a house turned restaurant. We always get the same nice, older gentleman taking care of us and he does a fantastic job. Drinks are always on point and tasty. Food is far from gourmet but it is always delicious. I usually order from the dinner menu but on occasion I go with breakfast items. The chimichanga is very good and my favorite dish. They do not skimp on the meat. The chilaquiles is a favorite of ours as well. If you want light bites before bed, get some queso or their delicious breakfast tacos. All in all, this is a great option day or night! read more

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Thought I'd dine in here after ordering to-go numerous times. The service alone is enough to make me want to come back. I rarely feel this welcome in a restaurant - our server seemed genuinely kind and was the perfect amount of attentive. As for the food, they start you off with their hearty chips and fresh, spicy salsa. The salsa is on the finer side, making it easy to work with and consume. The chile con queso doesn't miss. As for my flautas, they were fresh and the chicken inside was perfectly seasoned. I love this place. Come for the warm atmosphere and the fresh food. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Roaches. I sat down with my friend in their dining room that lacked central AC which would've been fine if they had fans.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, when we sat down I noticed something on the wall. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A huge roach, at least 2 inches long, just chillin on the wall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Another couple saw the roach and was concerned as well. I quickly gathered my things and left. The manager tried to alleviate the situation but I was ready to leave. read more

No seasoning. No taste. Was hoping for flavor and deliciousness. Did not get either. Service and ambiance was good but food was definitely not. read more

Good food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice, quiet ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Price is reasonable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Out of the way which is good. That means only those of us who know and like this place find it. read more

Had heard this was one of Lizzo's recommended spots to eat at when visiting Houston. It's an authentic, hole in the wall Mexican restaurant. Loved our server, he was very sweet and made sure we had everything we needed. Came by for lunch on a weekday, they had a lot of lunch specials. Ordered the mole enchilada plate (1 chicken, 1 cheese, 1 spinach). The portion size was huge and enchiladas were piping hot and flavorful. Loved the salsa they gave, one of the best I've had in a long time, it was very spicy! read more

Chapultepec Lupita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Hole in the wall 24/7 Mexican restaurant that sells delicious late night food! Good vegetarian options and the refried beans do not have lard! Their vegetarian enchilada and vegetarian chimichanga are my favorite! The chimichanga comes with queso on top instead of salsa, so I usually add salsa from the complementary tortilla chips to the top. The salsa they bring out as an appetizer has a nice spicy kick to it. The vegetables they use here are well-seasoned and tasty, which is hard to find at many restaurants. It is definitely a hole in the wall kind of place. The interior is definitely showing its wear and tear. I have heard of friends seeing roaches here and it sounds like other reviewers have had similar experiences. There was also one time where I think I might have gotten a small piece of bone in my veggie enchilada. However, the food is good enough that I have still come back! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Just a cool old dive and you know it's gonna be open late.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I have been going there since the mid 80s and it really hasn't changed much[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] was in there for the first time in about 12 years three weeks ago and I really will be going back to visit this place again soon. Who knows maybe even tonight? read more

Ah my go-to after hour spot! Besides being short staff, the food is incredible, and i love that they close very late; I've been coming here for more than 16 + years :) read more

What I refer to as "Lupita"... I can always count on you. In January 2018, when all places where closed due to two different freeze days, you were open. Since Covid, when other so-called "24 Hour" restaurants (H*use of P*es and Midt*wn Bar & Gr*ll) now close at 11pm, you still close at 4am. I will say there is better Tex-Mexi food in comparison and that your salsa is always too hot, but the dishes always soothe me. My favorites: #1 are the Eggchiladas (wow), #2 Veggie Plate, and #3 Veggie Enchiladas (vegan.) Photographed is the Veggie Plate. It's good in that "cafeteria school pizza" way. Not the best, but bizarrely comforting. read more

Chapultepec Lupita - Veggie plate: cheese enchilada, bean tostada, rice, and beans. Queso chip not in photo...I ate it. :) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food here is AMAZING. Service is always phenomenal, whether it's a full house or a few stragglers the quality of the service and food never waivers. Its a quaint spot to eat with friends or maybe alone. The lunch specuals are great, really there are no complaints about this spot. read more

I am literally one of there most frequent customers. The food is gross but until tonight I supported them because they're local. The woman at the counter who's seen me so many times told me I'd have to wait. How do you treat loyal customers like that? Never going back read more

I have not liked a Mexican restaurant in a while. This place was recommended by a co worker and I loved it. Heres what I like. Green enchiladas, beef or chicken soup aka Caldo, and I love the quesadillas. The place does need a lil remodel but it's not dirty. Thats huge for me. And customer service is good. No complains from me. read more

Yes - it's easy to miss. Yes - parking is limited. Yes - the interior is a bit outdated. ALSO Yes - the staff is amazing. Yes - they're open late and they deal with all kinds of drunk and disorderly patrons in the wee hours of the night. Yes - they give HUGE glasses of water and the chips & salsa never stop flowing. (Yes - the red salsa is wildly spicy, try the green salsa!) Yes - the queso is bomb (and who doesn't judge a TexMex spot on their queso?). If you're into El Tiempo and expecting this spot to be the same, YES you should go somewhere else and save your poorly calibrated review for another restaurant. The prices here match what you get - which YES is damn good (and affordable) food. We've been back several times - for lunch, for dinner, for late night grub post bar hopping. I'm a bigger fan of beef than I am chicken and this holds true here. I've tried burritos, quesadillas, veggie dishes, and more. We even visited last night (during this Covid-19 pandemic) and they required masks for take out and dine in. Unfortunately, some of us did not bring masks and instead chose to take our food to go. The staff was so kind, they gave us a pair of masks "for next time" out of the kindness of their hearts. This place is fantastic and it's certainly deserving of your patronage. Recommend dining in over taking out, but if you're going to critique the decor, definitely call in an order to go! read more

Chapultepec is Tex Mex and. I live across the street 12 years and had a 24 hour Mexican restaurant at my fingertips and the area was where bars and clubs were. It is a stable in montrose Houston. If you haven't been then a must try. It's been around for years. It's a hole in the wall but they dish out great food. How I miss living in montrose and eating here all the time. read more

Chapultepec Lupita - Taco plate: comes in chicken or beef. Beans and rice - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Service was good [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance is comfortable[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] food is okay , not bussin like the tik tok video lol

I've come to this place multiple times and I have to say it is absolutely delicious! Authentic Mexican flavors with perfectly seasoned rice and beans every time. I suggest the chicken chimichanga it's fire read more

Food came out quick! But... Not like it use to be. The smell of sewer broke my appetite not to mention the restroom is over the kitchen which makes the restroom 300° read more

This place used to be great. The service is terrible now, the food is terrible now, and they rip you off on the bill.

For a late night Mexican restaurant this place is it . Service may not always be the best but the food is great fresh every time and you can taste the home style flavors. Tried a torta and enchiladas here and they were delicious,chipas and salsa are provided once seated.I believe it's open till 3-4 on the weekends if you're in the area definitely fine then a try looks like a house parking in the back . read more

I went here for a late night meal after a night of drinking. It is one of the few place open late night, early morning. They are located down on Richmond with limited parking hidden behind the building. I went with a few friends and we were given a spicy salsa and chips while we waited on our order. I ordered the shrimp quesadillas and they were very good. They have authentic Mexican food not Tex-Mex. The prices are very reasonable and I understand they have a happy hour. It's a great go to place for those late night hunger pains after drinking. read more

Food is always good waitresses are always kind and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Unfortunately the restaurant is super outdated and in desperate need of a little renovating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]9/10 times the a/c is not on and it's kind of muggy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]And it's abnormally quiet unless you turn the jukebox on yourself.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There's a middle aged Hispanic gentleman working here that has exhibited some homophobic behavior against our group before. Been kicked out because he claimed one of friends was being disrespectful. And have seen him not allow a group in because a guy was wearing a mesh shirt. Only thing bringing us back is the food and the nice waitresses. Besides that, I would avoid it. read more

Service was quick (I got takeout) food was pretty good, no complaints, really good option, would recommend

my breakfast from this morning.... an over easy egg with ranchera salsa on top of rice. SO GOOD. read more

Chapultepec Lupita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is the local local spot. Food is always on point and a great place to eat after a night of hanging out! The Caldo de Res and queso are my favs. But it is so much more to that menu! read more

Chapultepec is another restaurant that I hadn't been to for a long time. I got there on a Saturday afternoon about 5pm and I was the only customer when I arrived. The chips were just ok but the salsa was really good. I ordered exactly what I used to get, cheese enchiladas verde with rice and charro beans. The enchiladas were good but slightly better than lukewarm. Why can't I find good charro beans anywhere? No flavor, no spice. I'm giving a 4 just because. I'll go back again. read more

I can't anymore with this restaurant! It's the saddest thing to me. The food here is spot on in my opinion. The problem is one man who works there. I called in to ask his name and he said he is the owner!!!!! Before that while at the restaurant I asked for a manager he said he's a manager according to him. Unhelpful in every way conceivable when I expressed dissatisfaction and a desire to talk to someone. When I, after leaving, later called for more info about him he refused to give his name or verify anything. So who knows if he's the owner or a disgruntled employee. His attitude is that of a bus boy that should've been fired long ago. He's almost always at the register to check out. He even charges me different prices different times for the same exact order depending on the day and taxes me. I never even complained once about that believe it or not aside from side conversing with friends who go with me and notice the same. I have been going here since I was about 19 and I'm 41 now. So I've always enjoyed their food! But without exception, every time, that man is rude to me and my friends. The waitresses and waiters are always nice and so are the other managers. It's literally just him making this bad review exist. I was just in tonight ordering my regular. Tacos, beans, rice, queso, all to go. I normally wait out front and one of the waitresses brings me my order. That hadn't happened tonight and some time had passed by. Now before I proceed, please understand, I bartended and managed restaurants and bars for almost a decade. So before I really get judgemental and call shots, understand that I am coming from a background that knows all the ins and outs of service industry standards. I don't expect to have my food brought to me. It's something that they do for me as a regular. And I was always grateful. So I go in to check even though I'd been maintaining a solid look out for my order. I've been in plain sight the whole time even out front while waiting for my food. I see what looks like my order so I go inside and I ask if it's my order sitting in plain sight. The food was being ignored and getting cold. The guy I'm complaining about refused to even answer me or look at my food. Then a waitress nearby seemed as offended as me and asked him for me and then he obviously ignored her so very deliberately. I don't know why he acts like this toward me. It feels especially disrespectful, when I've extended gracious attitude toward him even though without exception he always treats me without even basic dignity. I have spent countless dollars with always a 20% or better tip. (usually better) So eventually the waitress was fed up with his attitude and raised her voice at him on my behalf. I took my food after she confirmed it was my order. I felt very very irate by the disrespect. I asked her on the way out as she thanked me for my business, you know like normal business etiquette, "why is he always so ****** rude?!" Her immediate response was an "I don't know why he's like that?!" And she seemed to strongly agree with that perspective from what I could tell. So I'm now leaving the restaurant food in hand and it didn't sit well. I felt emotionally incapable of not addressing the issue face to face and asking what or why he was always rude to me. I went back inside to the register where he still was and asked for a manager as I mentioned earlier. He gate kept the ability for me talk to anyone else immediately! That was alarming too. Not ok to do that in this industry. And if he really is the manager, the following should really sink in to you as a reader: when I asked directly to his face as I realized I was going to have to talk to him and only him "why are you always so extremely rude to me? Do I not tip enough? Was I rude to you? Have I done anything to offend you?" His immediate response, without any hesitation, was to make a face of disdain toward me roll his eyes in my face and say that's my presumption. I couldn't believe a grown man and manager of a restaurant would behave like that and realized this person literally wants me not to do business there. Why? I'm not as big on presumptions as he said I am so who knows. But how's this for a presumption? Anyone must have deep issues if they think that's any way to treat a customer! And they definitely don't deserve my business or anyone else's! And if he's lying about his role at this restaurant I would strongly suggest the real owners / managers fire him, like a long time ago, and make a public response acknowledging that he shouldn't represent such an iconic, culturally significant, and tasty restaurant. I'll end with this, great food, great location, great history.... all ruined by one extremely rude person. I will not, despite loving the food, be giving them my business ever again unless that man is removed permanently. And if he's really, truly the owner, what a shame!!!!!! read more

In 1977 I lived in the neighborhood my roommate and I showed up at thier door a day before the restaurant was opened for business and they fed us anyway. Was good then and still is today. Been going there forever and never disappointed. read more

This place is cheap, fast, authentic & available 24 hours!! The salsa they give out is spicy, homemade and super fresh. I ordered the Menudo, which is available every day. Usually Mexican restaurants offer Menudo on Sundays, so if you get a craving for one - come here! I'm especially fond of the drink prices for the cocktails & margaritas. This is definitely a staple for my college friends & I. Note that the parking is in a small alleyway next to the restaurant. I've missed the entrance a few times but there's plenty of space! read more

Chapultepec Lupita - Famous cocktail prices! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Chapultepec was our post rehearsal, post show hangout when I was a young struggling actor at Main Street Theater. Late night, affordable tex-mex. That was 25 years ago -- and not a lot has changed. The restaurant is larger and the drink menu expanded. But it's the same quirky, disjointed decor and late night appeal. I seem to remember being served complimentary pickled carrots and jalapenos, and cups of fideo soup -- but that was a long time ago. The queso was warm and plentiful, the enchiladas were cheesy and covered in tex-mex gravy. What more can you ask for when hanging with your pals, and commiserating over the night's performance, audience, and the week in review. Like sitting in your mama's kitchen. read more

Chapultepec Lupita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

The stars are for service only. My husband tried finding a restaurant near an ice cream shop we wanted to go after. This one does not even look like a restaurant. We didn't realize until we were there. We short of time so we went inside. Dang it smelled like a dumpster. We wanted to run away. Food was okay. Perhaps, we was hungry. I wiped the table ao many times and still didn't feel right. I had to run to bathroom when I got home. Luckily, my boy and my husband were ok. Health department should visit here often. read more

The service is always very friendly and helpful. I guess I keep thinking I'll walk in one day and the sewer smell will magically be gone. Ugh read more

This is my comfort food place. Is the food the best Mexican cuisine in Houston? No. However, they are very consistent and the food is always tasty. I've never had anything here that I dislike, and that also includes the service. The staff is all friendly and quick. The salsa is spicy and is outstanding. My go to is the three crispy beef tacos. You can't go wrong with this one. The chicken tacos are really solid as well. I've also really enjoyed the fajitas on previous visits. There's something for everyone here. Also, all the food I've ever gotten has been hot and fresh. If I get a beer or a soft drink, it's cold. There have been changes recently- making the dining area smaller. Maybe they are remodeling the bar area or just reducing capacity. I'm not 100% sure if the hours are going back to normal, Because they used to be open nearly 24/7. They also expanded and poured a new parking lot. If you are a foodie, you'll probably complain about something here. But if you're looking for an inexpensive and filling meal served by smiling faces (behind a mask), then this should be on your list. I mean, c'mon, the taco plate is $10.99. That's a good price. Nothing is over the top here, so I don't know about the reviews about expensive food. This is less expensive than similar places, and many times better tasting. read more

Chapultepec Lupita - A Modelo and some chips and salsa - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

[[HIGHLIGHT]]we sat out on the "patio" which is the third dining area on richmond ave[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]the first thing we noticed was an almost sewage like smell.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]they brought out water and I looked around the room and it was filthy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]we left when no one was looking, if I could give it a two word review it would be "bonafide dump" sorry Chapultepec, I used to be a weekly customer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This place has been around forever although there may have been a change in ownership in the 2000s. A lot of options for the vegetarian but I'm always suspicious when the rice and beans taste good. There's the real possibility the taste is due to chicken stock and lard which is used frequently in classic tex/mex cuisine. The salsa may be spicy (and tasty) but the food it self is rather safe when it comes to its sauces. My favorite dish is the eggchiladas, one of the most americanised of tex-mex dishes, with its spiceless tomato sauce and american cheese drenching the enchiladas wrapped around more American cheese with eggs on top. The amount of salt in that dish will fill your quota for the entire day. If I don't need so much fake cheese in my life, I'll order the vegetarian chimichanga which is drenched in queso but it complements the internal sauteed vegetables well. Yum yum. Chapultepec is more expensive than some of the more traditional taquerias but it's Montrose and it's open late night. read more

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Amazing tacos, however, they did not have any green sauce and I had to eat my tacos with the red sauce for chips. I guess even then, it was still great. I got 3 tacos with cheese and a sweet tea with no ice all for $15.66. Pretty decent price. read more

Chapultepec Lupita - Half ate tacos. I forgot to take the photo before I ate one and a half of it. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

For late-night eats, you can't go wrong with Chapultepec. The place is huge, and their servers pretty much got everything under control - unlike some other late-night Tex-Mex eateries. They've got a cantina/bar area, just in the case you're not wanting the "restaurant" type of environment, but they serve food in that room too. There's a jukebox, drinks served til 2am - with top shelf tequila options - and the place kinda reminds me of my dear, sweet abuelita's casita: It's warm, pretty old skool and smells like manteca. read more

Chipotle-tech? Open 24/7, say the friends, so we head on over to this mysterious place after a night in midtown and grab a table for 12. Definitely a lucky feat, since this place is super busy even at 2am! Tex Mex is always delicious, and everyone ordered the usual chicken fajitas, shrimp tacos, mountain-sized burritos, migas and everyone was content and ready to food coma afterwards. But this is all about the MENUDO. A spicy tripe soup served with a side of tortillas, cilantro, chopped jalapeños, and lime wedges. Hot, tender, and chewy, who knew tripe could taste so good?? Think of eating chunks of tender, melt in your mouth fat, but instead of fat, it's protein! My taste buds tried it for the first time, and heck, they sang-- this is better than Chinese-style tripe (I can imagine my parents' horror at my injustice to their cooking as I type)! There was even hominy inside for a surprising texture contrast. Without the menudo experience, this would be an pretty A-O.K. joint, but it alone bumped the rating to 4 stars! Super tiny parking spaces in the back, and the wait staff can be a little curt (but they are busy, y'all!). The line was out the door~ But hey, what other place is open 24/7 and serves up such a mean menudo? read more

Chapultepec Lupita - Menudo ($8)-- tripe, hominy, and a bit of spiciness! Comes with flour or corn tortillas~ - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love coming to this place during my lunch break! It's such a nice hole in the wall with the perfect authentic Mexican food. I almost always order the guacamole salad and it's very delicious while refreshing. I alternate between the shredded chicken tacos and the enchiladas gringos. The food comes out hot, the wait is never long, and the pricing is perfect! The salsa can be hot at times but it's not all of the time. I will definitely come back here and tell others about it! read more

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