If you're looking for authentic Mexican food, not really probably the place if you're looking for an iconic Houston brand South Texas style text back place with a great bar and a huge menu to pick from this is definitely your place I routinely go to the highway 6 location that's the original and has a old house. The only negative is the lack parking and finding places in nearby vicinities that will not to you. I've seen tow trucks running through their on Saturday night, hauling people off because they have illegally parked. read more

Classic Houston Tex-Mex place. It's always consistently good, you can bring the kids to play in the sandbox, or bring co-workers for a lunch meeting. Great location in an an old, small pocket of town with several other restaurants. My go-to's are the cilantro jalapeno chicken or fajita nachos for lunch, and the beef fajitas or soft chicken tacos for dinner. read more

Lupe Tortilla - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was disappointing except for the tortilla chips. The it was difficult to chew the fajita meat. I've had much better salsas at almost every Mexican restaurant that I've gone to. The corn tortillas are too thick for my taste and fall apart when you try to eat a taco. I won't go back. read more

Don't order the tortilla soup at Lupe Tortilla. My family has been eating at this location for over 15 years, so it's not easy to write this. While dining there today, I discovered small chunks of plastic in the tortilla soup I'd been served -- and I'm fairly sure I swallowed some before I realized what it was. I quietly let our waiter know, out of courtesy. To their credit, they removed the dish right away and took it off the bill. But that was the end of it. No one seemed concerned. When I told the waiter at the end of the meal how disappointed I was, he said he'd speak to the manager. The manager never came to the table -- not once. The "resolution" relayed back to me was a complimentary small queso. A foreign object in the food is a serious problem, not a coupon situation. What bothered me most wasn't the mistake itself -- it's that no manager could be bothered to step out and address a customer who may have ingested plastic in their restaurant. That tells you how much attention is actually being paid in the kitchen and on the floor. If a restaurant won't stand behind its food or take a health concern seriously, that's a problem that eventually reaches everyone who eats there. After 15 years, I expected better. Diners, be careful. read more

Decent amount of parking outside and good amount of seating inside. I will say the ambiance is super loud and a bit overstimulating. It's pretty dim inside and the low ceilings makes everything feel more cramped. There is complimentary chips and salsa- I liked how the chips were thin and crispy. Ordered the steak lupe which was filling and a good size. I really enjoyed the lime marinated steak because I love when things are flavored with lime. The service was ok, it was busy but they seemed to have a good system going. I haven't had other tex mex food to compare to but this spot seems like a solid spot you can't go wrong with especially if you want something simple. read more

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Busy busy busy! And there's no doubting why.. we ordered the full order of beef and chicken fajitas .. this fed my huge appetite of a husband, myself, and my toddler who ate his weight in meat and beans. The house margarita tastes like summer, the queso was perfect texture, and their crave-able beef fajitas all made for a perfect family date night. Definitely a must try even if there is a wait. The inside of the restaurant is nothing like the newer Lupe Tortillas and feels like you're visiting your family for some home cooking. read more

Food was pretty descent . 7/10 . I had the quesadilla with chicken ! We had tacos , salmon and some dips . Tortillas were good not hot/fresh but were good . I like the dips (beans ) super good . Service was cool , waiter was energetic but got one of our orders wrong so one of us didn't eat .. it took too long to get the food . They give kiddos a free ice cream . Ambiance is live very noisy but I enjoyed myself . read more

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Lupe Tortilla is by far the best Tex-Mex spot in Houston and is a longtime staple for me and my family. I've been coming here since I was a kid! I prefer the Original spot because it has a more homey and cozy vibe than their other locations. Plus, it has a sandbox, which holds so many memories from when I was a kid. I always make sure to bring out of state guests here. Their fajitas are just so juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Their complimentary bean dip is also my favorite. Two downsides that I can think of. 1) They don't accept reservations. But there's so much seating available that the wait has never been too bad for us (from what I recall). 2) They don't offer margarita pitchers. Lot parking is available. Overall, I LOVE Lupe. If you're ever in Houston, be sure to give this spot a try! read more

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Original Lupe Tortilla. Service and atmosphere: We really like this location for its charm and cozy environment. The restaurant is Nicky decorated and organised. It has homely feel about it. There are plenty of seating areas both inside and outside. The service was good. Food and drinks: Extensive selection of food menu items. You can find many familiar Mexican dishes here. - I ordered chicken Juanita. Unfortunately, the chicken was super overcooked and very dry. I had to use salsa that was served with chips to moisten the meat. - Mexican pizza is simply crispy tortilla with meat and cheese melted on top. Would choose something different next time. We have not ordered alcoholic beverages but they have good selection of them. Pricing: $$ regular for most items. Some seafood or steak dishes go over $30. P.S. this is my favourite location for the atmosphere (4 stars) but prefer food quality from other Lupe Tortilla restaurants. 3 stars for food at this location. read more

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Service was great, we went did cinco de Mayo so it was packed. Our waitress did a wonderful job tending to us, explaining the menu and overall setting the vibe 10/10 read more

The shrimp tacos are the best! The service is always amazing and the ambiance is like going to a friend's house. There is always the friendly people hanging out there! read more

Food is always fresh and hot! One of my favorite Tex Mex restaurants! For a healthier meal option their Fajita wrap is delicious! Service is always great and restaurant is clean. read more

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There is lots of parking with a policeman (not a security guard) watching the vehicles. Our waitress, Karla, was new to serving, but you would never know it. She was very attentive, knowledgeable, and pleasant. Forty years ago I think the building was a home--lots of small rooms with eclectic decor consisting mostly of Mexican "stuff" and African animal statues. We enjoyed looking at the many items on the ledges and walls. Beans, pico de gallo, and chips were brought to our table as soon as we were settled. We ordered the trio salsa (Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce, Queso, and Spicy Red Sauce). All were very good. Our margaritas were fantastic and went great with the beef and chicken Tacos al Carbon. We will return to Lupe's for another fantastic evening. read more

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The food is wonderful -- at least what I ordered. However, the size of my fajita order was smaller than the little appetizer plate they brought. Honestly, that's disappointing, especially considering the price. When I mentioned it, I wasn't looking for anything more than a polite response. Instead, I got jokes and was told they have a larger portion meant for two. That wasn't the point. I left feeling dismissed, which isn't how I expected to feel after an otherwise good meal. read more

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The absolute best steak fajitas you could possibly imagine. No question. The atmosphere is very hard to explain but it feels like you're in a home in the middle of Mexico. The wait staff was prompt and very helpful. I HIGHLY suggest visiting this location if you're in Houston! read more

This location is a perfect place to enjoy a margarita and some Tex mex like fajitas. Love their tortillas with salsa. Plenty of seating. read more

This restaurant is a maze once you enter. It reminds me of a house that was converted to a restaurant. Nice, but a little confusing if you need to find a restroom. The waiter was attentive and provided good service. The taste of everything was good. The chicken Lupe according to their menu is 2 chicken breast. My qualm is I did receive two chicken breast, but from the pictures you can see that I received one chicken breast and one chicken tender. Although they were good, I would have throughly enjoyed a full size chicken breast. read more

Lupe Tortilla - Chicken Lupe and Beer a Rita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Will never be back.! I've never had to argue with not only a waiter. But then the manager and they were so rude. They asked me how the food was and if everything was good, I told them no that there was only bell peppers on a menu item that listed vegetables then they told me I didn't know what I was talking about and that I could just leave and never come back so I would never come here if read more

Lupe Tortilla - Empty for a reason! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Man, when did this place get SO EXPENSIVE?!! Sorry, the green salad was not worth $18! I can't even say that the service was good. The waitress did the minimum, was quiet and never smiled. We will not return. read more

I was in this area and did a search for a Mexican place near me and Lupe Tortilla popped up so we drove on over. The parking was limited due to this restaurant being on the corner with 3 other restaurant at the other corners... but there was a parking lot in back that I didn't see because I was lucky enough to get a spot directly in front of the entrance. We went straight to the bar because we were only there for margaritas!!! I ordered Lupe's Grand Marnier Margarita on the rocks with salt. Man, this drink was quite yummy and strong!!! The drink is served in a small glass that you pour into the margarita glass... but if you order frozen, it's already in the big margarita glass. I must say I was a bit disappointed that we were not offered chips and salsa even though we were not ordering food, but it wasn't a huge deal since we were already stuffed from our meal we had just finished somewhere else. Had we not been pressed for time we would have had another round and if I'm in that area again and want a margarita, I'll go back there. read more

Lupe Tortilla - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

When asked "who has the best texmex in Houston ", my answer is "Lupe's". But I mean the one off Highway 6, not this one in Katy. Here in Katy the kitchen isn't the same, the food not quite as good. The service can be spotty too. Take my last waiter for instance. You would have though you were in Boston he was that surly. 3 stars for atmosphere and drinks. read more

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Super nice service. Chips and queso are good. Super thin chips. Had the burrito with ground beef. Was tasty with lots of flavor. read more

Lupe Tortilla - Ground beef burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Refused to separate checks for our party. Went across the street to Blue Agave where they would do separate check.

The atmosphere was great and the service was excellent. We had margaritas and they definitely had the alcohol in them. Queso was solid. The chips were light and crispy with just the right amount of salt. We had the jalapeño cilantro chicken - which was frankly a bit bland. We also had the chicken fajita pablano nachos. Loved them. They were individually dressed so each bite was perfect. We got a flan to go which was top tier. Overall pricing was a bit high for what you got. read more

Lupe Tortilla - Margarita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Honestly, it was a very bad experience! The service was poor -- the waiter was unprofessional, disrespectful, and couldn't even explain the menu or organize the orders properly. The food tasted terrible, and the portion size was way too small for the price. The outdoor seating area was dirty and completely unorganized -- tables were messy and clearly not cleaned or maintained. Honestly, a disappointing experience overall, and I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

Not a fan of this chain but was told this location was different. That wasn't the case on todays visit. I was greeted as I entered and didn't have to wait to be a seated. My waiter was very quick with welcoming me and bringing me my drink. I was brought chips, salsa and a cup of beans before I placed my order. I decided to try the Green Chicken Enchiladas which comes with rice and pico. My food came out within 3 minutes! Everything was going good until my first bite. I took a scoop of rice and realized it was cold and under cooked to the point It was crunchy. I tried the beans and it was clear they were canned beans with no additional seasoning. The chicken inside the enchiladas was tender but had no flavor at all. The tomatillo sauce tasted watered down. The service was good but the food wasn't. read more

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Ambiance was perfect for my private meal . I enjoyed my appetizer ribs was perfect amount. The music was pleasant and my waiter was just Amazing (Jimmy) he was nice and helpful. Will be back really enjoyed it read more

Lupe Tortilla - Outside patio was a pleasant spot to sit and enjoy my meal. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

We've been going to Lupe's since it's inception but have moved to another area. Yesterday we stopped at the original one, the one we went to for years, on our way back from the hill country. We had to ask for menus. We had to ask for chips and salsa. 2 poblano chicken dinners came with crisped cheese on top, burnt cheese on the plate, and the rice was dry... and hard. The pepper chicken was dead dry and tge rice all dried up. What happened to the best little Mexican restaurant in town??? ​ read more

Our party of 6 was seated quickly at ~8:30pm for our group dinner. We enjoyed our margaritas, and the queso flames do with beef fajitas was outstanding. The Chicken "soft tacos" we're really enchiladas basically and were loaded with shredded, moist chicken. Wife liked her Shrimp tacos. Service could have been better though. read more

Lupe Tortilla - Shrimp tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came here for the 1st time and oh wow, they got playground in sand for kids to play while parents sit table right there outside enjoy meal while watching our kids play. Love it here, it give us parents peace to eat and talk. Drinks are bomb! Food are amazing too, would so recommend this place. Will come back when it warm outside!!! Services was okay read more

---Dearest Reader, I write with the utmost urgency. Lupe Tortilla remains a 5 star. However, I think I have stumbled on to a hidden gem on the menu. For so long I've been wishing someone would review this dish. That day has come, destiny is mine, this is my Excalibur. Behold their Mexican Pizza. This is not your Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza, this is the real deal. I'm not kidding y'all, the crisped flour tortilla passes the "no flop test" yet doesn't eat like a tostada. It's an amazing crust and holds up to all of the ingredients. ---Until my next discovery, Mitchell read more

Lupe Tortilla - Mexican Pizza - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is the best Mexican food I've ever had. This was also my first trip to Houston. We went on a very busy day and did have to wait awhile for a table, so keep that in mind that it gets really busy. The staff was very kind and accommodating to us. The food came out hot and fast. I got the puff taco and it was amazing! My fiance got the fajitas and he really enjoyed them. I also got the tres leches cake which was amazing I will say it does get crowded and the tables are small. I do wish the noise level wasn't as high because it is hard to have a conversation with the people at your table due to how loud it was. read more

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The food is great every time, service is awesome! Parking can use a little adjustment ! But overall I will recommend this restaurant and it's wonderful atmosphere! read more

This review has no bearing on the server Ethan. The food is always good here this is why I love frequenting the restaurant but after this experience I will not revisit. I loved the atmosphere and I was looking forward to try something new off the menu. However, If you have a food allergy do not go to this restaurant. On my last visit I wanted to try out their vegan option and opted for the (Ensalada Verde)$14.95 : Mixed greens, roasted poblanos, avocado, pico de gallo, queso fresco, choice of housemade dressing) as you can see this menu item doesn't have mushrooms in it, yet when I received my meal it had mushrooms. Which I'm allergic to. I explained this to the server who apologized and assured me that they would replace my salad. After waiting for several more minutes someone returned with the salad that should've been a newly remade salad, minus the mushroom. Not trusting that they did the right thing I moved around a few pieces of my salad to be sure. Guess what's in my salad? Yep, you guessed it, "mushrooms" These people never remade the salad, but instead removed some of the mushrooms and proceeded to serve it to me. Incredible! I can't make this stuff up. read more

Lupe Tortilla - Ensalada Verde - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Restaurant is always packed but somehow the food always arrives promptly. The restaurant is large but features several small dining areas, so the place appears to be small. The chips and salsa is definitely house-made, and even comes with a bacon bean dip that is to die for! I've been coming here for about 8 years, and have always gotten the taco salad because it just too good! It's the best taco salad I've ever had anywhere. I've only ordered it with the taco meat, so I can't comment on how it is with the other options, but I would definitely recommend this dish! My partner ordered the enchiladas, and he widened his eyes the moment he took his first bite. I come to this location just because I have lots of memories attached to it, but I've heard great things about their other locations. The only downside is the parking situation. There are several other restaurants in the area and they all share the same parking spaces, so it can be a bit tricky. read more

Lupe Tortilla - Taco salad with taco meat and the jalapeño vinaigrette dressing - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came in for a work lunch with a group of 11 on a Friday. We didn't have to wait very long to be seated. We only had to wait a little bit because they had to arrange the table/seats to accommodate our group. The service was excellent; we had one main server but other members of the staff helped out in refilling water glasses and in taking any additional orders (our main server took our initial orders) Food was delicious, as expected. I had personally ordered Steak Lupe and asked for it to be cooked medium rare and they didn't mess it up. More than half of the people in our group ordered this dish and none of them asked for medium rare so I was halfway expecting them to mess it up, but they didn't. If you have children, they have a little sand place outside where they can play. Definitely wouldn't mind coming back to this location again. read more

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The original Lupe Tortilla is always the best. They serve the original salsa unlike other lupes. The big green salad was huge and delicious. Service was great too. read more

Lupe Tortilla - Menu - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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THE DISAPPOINTMENTS! NO BLACK BEANS!!! Originally I held high hopes for the ORIGINAL LUPE TORTILLA, but like a glass mirror that has been thrown onto the ground, those high hopes were shattered into a million pieces after the poor service that was received and the mediocre food that was served. Admittedly, it wasn't the worst service, but it also wasn't anything to brag about in terms of great customer service. Upon our arrival, hubby and I quickly found out that this place is hopping on a Friday evening! Red flag! Cars were everywhere, not an available parking spot in sight. Not to mention, this establishment is in conjunction with several other establishments like a restaurant district. While my husband was trying to find a parking spot, I went into the restaurant to inquire about the wait time. As I approached the entrance there was a female hostess or manager cleaning up a spill on the floor. I stood watching her and waiting for her to greet me, but she never did. Therefore, I did her job for her and I greeted her with the nicest and most polite manners letting her know that it's my first time visiting and I would like to get a table for three. She pointed for me to go further inside the restaurant to the other hostesses that appeared to be hiding in a corner. I don't know, it was weird. Nevertheless, we ended up being added to the wait list for an estimated 20 minute wait time. Not bad at all, I thought to myself. Moreover, as we were waiting to receive a text message that our table was ready, my hubby found a great parking spot directly in front of the building. As he was waiting for the other patrons to move from the parking spot, another smaller car whipped around the corner and stole the spot from my husband while he was trying to back our truck into the spot. Crazy right? So if you dine here on a Friday night, please expect this type of behavior. Furthermore, we did not have to wait the full 20 minutes for our table which was great. Also we did not have to wait long for our server to come and greet us and take our drink orders. He introduced himself as Francisco and immediately began taking our drinks order. I ordered the frozen Lupe Grand Marnier Margarita with Tajín (it was very good), and my husband ordered a Modelo brew. We were served complimentary tortilla chips and salsa. We ordered queso and guacamole to accompany it. Hands down, their salsa is the best and freshest salsa I've ever tried at any restaurant! It was full of fresh chunks of tomatoes and delectable robust flavors! In addition to our drinks and complimentary appetizers, I ordered the Lupe salmon with a green salad (lettuce only). Hubby ordered the 1/2 mixed chicken and shrimp fajita entree which was accompanied by refried beans and Mexican rice. The disappointment was in the quality of the food. The flavors were definitely there but my salmon was overcooked leaving it dry and a bit tough to chew. However, the wine sauce and capers that were drizzled on top of the salmon were absolutely delicious. My husband's shrimp were also overcooked causing them to be dry and gummy. His chicken fajitas were a bit dry and uncomfortable to chew, and let alone swallow. The next big disappointment was when my husband ordered his entree, he asked to add black beans to his order. Guess what? They don't serve BLACK BEANS at the Original Lupe Tortilla!!! My husband almost hit the floor when our waiter informed him of this, lol. IT WAS HILARIOUS! Oh and don't let me forget to mention the fact that Francisco forgot to bring the butter sauce that's served with the fajitas. Another disappointment for my husband, lol. As far as customer service is concerned, it was just okay. Francisco was friendly but he was always MIA (missing in action). Whenever we could flag him down when we needed refills on our chips, our drinks, my husband's missing butter sauce, or whatever we needed, he seemed in a hurry each and every time. I believe this is because the restaurant was understaffed on a busy Friday night! As a result, the servers were working themselves overtime and running around like, "Chickens with their heads cut off!" It was just too much chaos for me. Overall, I did not enjoy this dining experience to the fullest. Our meal was not enjoyable as we had anticipated but we did enjoy the complimentary chips and salsa along with the queso and guacamole that we ordered on the side. The ambience was extremely noisy which is cool, but I wasn't in the mood for all of that noise. Maybe, hubby and I are spoiled by the Lupe in Tomball because it was our first one to dine at. They were welcoming and friendly. They showed us so much love and gave us samples because it was our first time and their food was the bomb dot com! It was the best Tex Mex I'd ever had! I swear it was! Anywho, I don't think we'll ever grace this establishment again. It really hurts the heart when you spend over $100 on a meal and you leave completely unsatisfied. Bummer! read more

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I hate to admit I live 10 minutes from here for the last 9 yrs and never visited. Lupe Tortilla is a Houston institution, but I'm not big in TexMex, so I haven't tried any. Fast forward, and I wanted fish tacos and my usual spot closed within 10 minutes of me placing my pick-up order. Thankfully, Lupe had an open kitchen at 9pm and fish tacos, score! The tacos were good, grilled with a side of cheesy rice. I was skeptical about the rice, but it was actually good as well and didn't have a lot of cheese, just enough to know it was there. The plate came with two generous size tacos, and I was definitely full, but not stuffed. Someone else picked up my order, but I can't advise on the Tuesday night vibe, but I plan to check it out more often. read more

Service was absolutely fantastic and food was good. No complaints really. Do wish that they had traditional ceviche, I was really craving some but the closest thing they had was the campachana which was okay but too much tomato flavor. read more

Lupe Tortilla - steak fajitas shrimp and avocado campechana - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas