Call me a sucker for Lupe Tortilla, but I will gladly give them 5 stars for consistently solid food and friendly service. We go here often for earlier dinners with our baby and she loves their kid's Mac n cheese. The fajitas are yummy here, but today I got the fajita burrito which for me would be a 3 or 4 star by itself. Otherwise, love their margs here and rest of the food. read more

Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great first experience and will definitely be back! Excellent service, great margaritas and the steak and shrimp fajitas are ridiculously delicious! Anna the manager stopped by a couple times as it was my first time and made sure the experience was great! And it was! Also the salsa they give is so fresh and tasty! Thank you read more

Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant - Asada and Shrimp fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

We came on a weekend evening, and it was extremely crowded, though we were able to get a table pretty quickly. It was pretty loud overall, though with lots of seating available. I have celiac disease (strict gluten-free), and I am vegetarian. The free corn chips (supposedly cooked in a separate fryer), salsa and beans served at the beginning are decent, but the beans ARE NOT vegetarian, which our server did not explain. Our server also was unfortunately was not that knowledgeable about gluten-free related things, so the experience of eating there with trying to get the correct information from the kitchen was a bit challenging and stressful. Their cross contamination protocols were unclear, but he noted they would be able to cook the corn tortillas separately. I ordered the spinach and artichoke enchiladas. The filling was flavorful, though the cream sauce on top of the enchiladas had a rather unique flavor that was decent, though it felt the cheese quality was pretty low. The rice that comes with the vegetarian dishes is also NOT vegetarian, so I was given a side of green beans and corn. The side corn was good! It was however annoying they didn't tell me it was going to be an additional charge even though I hadn't asked for the items. The portions were plentiful and we came home with some leftovers. Overall, I didn't have high expectations for this chain restaurant, but it was nice that they have a separate vegetarian menu with several different veggie options beyond the usual fajitas, as well as several gluten-free options. I don't think I would come here much, but might consider giving it another shot on a less crowded day. read more

Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant - Spinach and artichoke enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Lupe tortilla is a solid Tex-Mex restaurant with multiple locations throughout the state. We got fajitas and queso and were not disappointed. The portion of the queso was large for the price and was a very good cheddar queso. There are better fajitas in Houston but these were still quite good. We had kind servers and enjoyed the atmosphere here. While Lupe Tortilla may not rank #1 on my Tex Mex list, I would certainly come back here. Note- parking was pretty crowded and hard to find a spot but there are some additional lots nearby read more

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Food is pretty good! I've been twice and it was consistent. I enjoyed salsas and guac as well as their enchiladas and steak and chicken fajitas. Biggest drawback is, I feel their rice is a little mushy. Overall, I would revisit. read more

Service and lively fun atmosphere was excellent. Some of the food aspects were 5 star and others a 4- We are Houston natives so on visits, we nearly always go to our Fave, Lupe Tortilla on Southwest Fwy feeder near Academy near Greenbriar. This was our first to try Heights location and a brunch dish. The stars here are always the house margaritas: fresh lime, great portion in a chilled glass. Secondly the very thin and hot fresh chips or flour tortillas which always seemed freshly hand made. Be sure to note to get flour not corn tortillas with every dish! Also we love to mix their delish salsa with the small bowl of pinto beans together which results in a tasty hearty dip for the thin melt in your mouth chips! I tried the Egg Benedict Florentine dish. Very gourmet but I had a talk with the manager. The artichoke and spinach in the dish was barely discernible. The artichoke is just sauce and spinach was chopped into tiny pieces as a garnish on top. I think the dish needs chunks of both in the dish. The poached eggs sat on a lovely light tempura type fried green tomato or onion, but it was delish! The manager graciously sent me home with extra sauce and spinach, much appreciate! Hubby enjoyed his meal but egg chorizo taco was a little bland. It needed onions and garden peppers or something. Overall, just the salsa, chips and margaritas are worth a visit. There are locations around Houston but I can only vouch for these two! read more

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My favorite Tex-Mex place in Texas. I either order the Ensalada Verde with Fajita Beef, or the Mixed Grill (substitute with poblano chicken). Food is always amazing! I prefer the original salsa, so be sure to order that! Service is always fast and friendly. And the atmosphere of the restaurant is not stuffy....very inviting. read more

Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant - Ensalada Verde with Fajita Beef - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

I could not believe my eyes, ...a restaurant open for business on the Sunday after storms had devastated Houston. I'd driven to or researched online sixed or so restaurants that were all closed (Sunday hours or no power). The wait for food was understandable long, as the restaurant was slammed with customers. But the workers were courteous and the food was good. We ordered Fajita Grandioso to go. Did I mention that the food was good? The flour tortillas provided the perfect wrap for shrimp poppers, beef and chicken fillers. I like mine with grilled onions and salsa, but there was guacamole, pico de gallo and grated cheddar for the more sophistocated palate. I also enjoyed the salsas (pinto bean & jalapeno, and red chile), rice and frijoles. I am glad that I've got a additional restaurant to visit in Houston. read more

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The Mexican Food and service or over priced. Breakfast is not good and takes some time to get served.

The food was fine. Got shrimp enchiladas and crab stuffed shrimp. Their shrimp didn't taste too fishy, so that was nice. The service was good, but slower. Ambiance was loud and as we ate lunch, they filled up. Service became slower because of this. I'm not big on Tex-Mex but if my husband had a craving, I guess I'd be back. read more

My friend took me here for lunch. I was raised in Houston so when I come home from Vegas, I love to get good ribs and Mexican food. Oh this place did not disappoint. Service: just excellent. Everyone was so kind. I let them know I was a first time customer. The manager sent me a sample taste of the meat. She also stopped at our table to say hi. Hi, Charisma! It was so good that I literally fell over in the booth. . Morgan, our waitress was friendly and knowkedgeable. Thank you. Food: I ordered Tacos a Carbon. . The beef was so good! It was infused with lime. Oh WOW! Everything was fresh. The queso was fantastic! It had a warm corn accent flavor to me. CanI drink it? Ambiance: very nice. I felt like I was at a fancy place, yet it was casual. Finally: If you want some yummy Mexican food- go here. They have a nice size parking lot. Price is nice too. Enjoy! I will be back. I will be getting the fajitas 1lb my friend got. read more

Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant - Tacos a carbon , refried beans and rice queso. Beef Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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want to try the brunch 2.5 - Enchilada, Beef Fajita. Meat makes it, rest is meh. 2.8 - Enchilada, Spicy Red Chicken 3.8 - Fajita, Beef 3.5 - Fajita, Chicken 4.3 - Quesadilla, Beef fajita 4.5 - Queso Flamado 4.3 - Ribs 2.7 - Sausage, Jalapeño 2.8 - Beans, refried. 4.5 - Onions, come with fajitas. (V) 3.3 - Rice 3.9 - Tortilla. Huge and soft. 3.5 - Tortilla Chips read more

Everything was very good! The food was good! Vance was our waiter and he attended us to the maximum; my husband and I were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary and my surprise Vance brought us a delicious dessert on the house ! Very good atmosphere Thank you very much Lupe Tortilla for making our anniversary so special and unforgettable! Of course we'll go again! read more

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Lupe is happiness! Our favorite location by far. Every time is always a great experience

AMAZING FAJITAS and hand squeezed Margaritas !!!! We used to go every Sunday afternoon !!!!!!

Great food, but slipping in service and value. We used to love this place and have been coming here for years. The food is still consistently delicious -- flavorful, fresh, and classic Tex-Mex comfort. However, the service has become noticeably slower on our recent visits. Even when the restaurant isn't too busy, it can take a while to get drinks, or flag someone down. Also, the prices have crept up to the point where it doesn't feel like a good value anymore. We're happy to pay for great food, but with long waits and minimal attention, it's harder to justify. We're really hoping they can get back to what made this place special in the first place -- it's still got potential, but the experience needs a refresh. read more

Went there on the evening of Oct 8. Food was fine. It's Mexican food and hard to mess up. Service while we ate was good. When we left we discovered our car had been broken into. Smash and grab. The police were called but never showed up. The most frustrating thing is Lupe Tortilla has security camera footage of the break in but won't give me a copy of the footage. They have been less than helpful in trying to catch the a$$holes. Was told that break-ins happen often there. Why not have a security guy on a golf cart or something roaming the parking lots at night? And why have security cameras if you won't help your customers? I won't be back. read more

This location has the worse service ever! Don't bother coming unless they improve. My family use to frequent this location when the service was great. I'm not sure what happened. Our waiter Miguel Angel was rude and not very welcoming. Not sure if he was having a bad day. We did inform the manager on duty but that didn't seem to help much. The fajitas were good as most locations are however, the ribs had bbq sauce slathered on and the quality wasn't quite the same. I guess we'll have to continue to go back to the Kirby and Bay Area locations. It's 1:55am and my husband is still complaining about the horrible service. He's not one to complain but we had guests with us and it just ruined the vibe. There are too many great restaurants in Houston that would appreciate our business. read more

Located in the heights. Have street parking and multiple parking lots. Quick service. Cute location. Food is good as per norm. The fajita as high recommended. Have complimentary chips and salads and bean dips. The margaritas are a must. Keep in mind they are big but delicious. read more

Honestly use to love this place but i think i've grown it out as in found too many other better places in houston for mexican food. Had a pina colada which was very sweet and didn't taste like alcohol in it. The salsa was so spicy i couldn't eat it . The beans of course are yum and love the chips too . had chicken enchiladas verdes which was just ok . the tortilla was cold but liked the verde sauce on top . just was disappointed but the tortilla being cold and the chicken as well. i also tried the skinny margaritas and it just tasting fake like sweet and sour mix and sadly my heart burn was so bad after burped up it like 8 times through out the night after read more

My week was extremely tough... I'd just lost 2k on a bet that the patriots would win at the Super Bowl this past weekend. I decided to go to Lupe tortilla my comfort place. I was waited on by Jesus G. He was swift with my refills and kept the chips coming. The drinks helped suppressed my spiraling depression and slowly my ego was recovering. Then Jesus G. Brought out the Grandioso my luck finally turned around. The steak,shrimp, and chicken were cooked to perfection. I was reminded why Lupe tortilla is my comfort place. The only bet I'm certain of is Jesus G. and the Chefs at Lupe Tortilla. 11/10 read more

I've been a patron of Lupe Tortilla for years! Never had a bad meal here and the service is great. They don't just bring your meal and forget about you ..... they check on me several times to make sure everything is okay and it always is. Friendly environment and family oriented. Great place to sit at the bar and watch a game too! Thank you all for doing such a great job!! Maria!! Your chicken fajitas are the best!! read more

This place was great. Service was quick to be seated and served. The Margaritas are large and strong and I appreciate the free chips and salsa. We had a large group of first timers, so the manager offered us a free sample of the beef fajitas ...which were awesome. I had the beef enchiladas and they were good sized. Good value for money. read more

Visited this location for the first time and it did not disappoint. It was a beautiful day so we sit on the patio. Everyone was really nice and helpful. The bartender Pablo made the best margaritas. We had the nachos, fajitas and chicken lupe Del Mar. All of the food was really good. The parking can be a little challenging but overall definitely will be back. read more

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Wow, this soup was sooo delicious. I love that the chicken in the soup is chargrilled so it has some added additional flavor. I'm a huge chuys soup fan so I wanted to try something different, and this did not disappoint at all! Be prepared for leftovers or come hungry, it's HUGE! I do wish that it was offered in a smaller size. Service was good on a busy Saturday night. Vibes are always great at Lupe! read more

Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant - Chicken tortilla soup - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Unfortunately, our experience was overshadowed by a break-in to our car while dining here with family. When we arrived, we already noticed shattered glass in the parking lot, which in hindsight should have been a red flag. While we understand the restaurant isn't directly responsible, it's important for future guests to be aware and take precautions. Very disappointing way to end what was supposed to be a nice birthday dinner. Will not visit this location again. It needs security! read more

The food was average The tres leches was awful The service was bad Our server took the tip for granted because there was 15 of us read more

Honestly not good. Food had no flavor. Took them like 15 minutes to take our order. Save your $

The Black Barrel Margarita and the charro beans here have me in a chokehold! I gave four stars because parking can be a challenge and there is typically a line to sit and eat. The food is delicious I like the Al Carbon tacos or the flautas. If you frequent here often make sure to sign up for their rewards. But overall I think this is a good spot for Mexican food, it can just get super busy. read more

Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

The salsa was charred and had a fresh taste to it. The queso tasted like velveta with fresh finely diced vegetables. The beef fajita was super tender and had an amazing char on it. The service was great and the restaurant was dimly lit with sports on in the background. read more

Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant - 1/2lb Beef Fajita and Fajita Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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It's okay y'all. It's not the best or the worst. Atmosphere: lol the lights went out and there was no candles so half of the restaurant was in the dark. Service: our server was attentive Food: red spicy chicken enchiladas were a 7/10. The sauce was good but the chicken could have been more moist. The drink was okay. Price: not worth the price by a long shot. read more

Lupe is the best texmex in Houston, period. People can have their opinions but these are the facts. Also, this is the best Lupe location on earth. The bartenders offer amazing service and the food comes out perfect every time. I'd eat it every day if I could!! read more

We went lastnight and it was very good. Our server was excellent! He was very attentive

Lupe Tortilla, a Tex-Mex chain, was started in 1983 by the husband-and-wife duo, Stan and Audrey Holt, in the city of Addicks (outskirts of Houston). Since then, it has expanded to over 20 locations and is now run by their sons, Peter and Judson Holt. When Lupe Tortilla was started, they were known for their lime pepper marinated fajitas, complimentary salsa fresca served with a basket of chips, and margaritas made with fresh-squeezed juices. We usually go to the location in the Heights neighborhood. They have a free private parking lot which you can usually find available spots. When seated, you will be served their complimentary chips and salsas. +Complimentary Chips and Salsa (salsa fresca and pinto bean salsa) - The chips are fine, but I am not a fan of the salsas served. The salsa fresca is mild and very peppery. I wish it was more flavorful and spicy. The pinto bean salsa is avoidable and forgettable. For comparison reasons, the salsas here are mediocre compared to other Tex-Mex chains in Houston. - 2.5/5 I ordered a hand-shaken margarita on the rocks and some fajitas: +Lupe's "Perfect" Margarita (Demetrio Lowland Top Shelf Anejo Tequila and lime) for $15.95 - 4/5 +World Famous Sizzling Fajitas (Lime pepper marinated chicken/beef/shrimp, hand-pressed flour/corn tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, rice, & frijoles) for $24.95 - The meats are okay. The beef is cooked black and completely charred. The flour tortillas are massive here for like a burrito. I have to rip half of the tortilla away to make it smaller. This is for 1/2 pound of meat which they recommend for 1-person (this is a fair assessment for the serving size). Although the lime pepper flavor is good, I would skip out on the fajitas here and stick to the tacos. - 2.5/5 Overall, Lupe Tortilla is okay. Comparatively, you can find much better salsas and complimentary chips across Houston. Their fajitas are flavored nicely with lime pepper, but the meat really isn't good. Our beef was charred black. The tortillas itself for the fajitas are massive and really should be smaller. I did enjoy my margarita, so getting drinks here is your best bet. On other occasions, we usually get tacos, and they are fine. However, they add like a large clump of shredded cheese on each taco which is overkill (I always have to remove it). You'll have a good time at Lupe Tortilla, but there are much better Tex-Mex chains in Houston including Cyclone Anaya's Mexican Kitchen and El Tiempo Cantina. read more

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I've alway's been a fan of Lupe Tortilla. Place where I can go, enjoy great fajitas and great service. However tonight was anything but.. When we first sat down. It took the bartender 10 minutes to greet us. And when she did. She just gave us menus and walked away, didn't even offer a water.. when we were ready to order we had to get the bartenders attention because he was only focused on what was on the tv rather than his bar guest. The bartender whose attention we initially had to get finally came back and took out order. We ordered a queso flameado as an appetizer and beef fajitas as our entree. Well the beef fajitas came out first and it took another 15 minutes for our queso Flameado to come out. We respectfully asked for the manager to discuss the situation and when he came, he offered us to have the fajitas redone. Before we had a chance to dig into our appetizer the fajitas came out again. And because it was the same fajitas that had originally came out, just out on a new hot skillet, they were burnt. And to top it off the bartender ignored us the whole time and threatened us as when tried to give her our closed check. Absolutely terrible. Never going back again. read more

Today is a beautiful day... the patio doors are open and it's happy hour. So get off that computer, cough cough, leave work early and have a Margarita! Just saying! read more

Definitely on the pricier side, but the service was excellent and the food was great! I think the lime marinade for the fajitas can be an acquired taste (it was good but unexpected), but if you like citrus marinades for meat, you'll love the beef fajitas. The thin tortillas were fresh made and super unique too! I like the chips, salsa, charro beans, and Queso here more than Pappasito's, but I still prefer the beef at Pappasito's a bit more. Lupe is a bit more balanced with the salt though, which I highly prefer! The service here is excellent--better than Pappasito's which itself is already excellent. The manager and staff are doing a great time welcoming first time guests like myself! read more

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The service was standard not bad nor great but the food quality and prices were underwhelming! The Spicy Shrimp Stew for $16.95 had more grease than shrimp due to the large amount of sausage they put in there and it's supposed to have rice but it was heavy on the liquid. I wouldn't recommend it! read more

Lupe's Tortilla blew us away. The beef fajitas were sizzling, tender, and packed with flavor. Tortillas were homemade and perfect. Great vibe, top-notch service -- everything hit. If you're near one, go. Simple as that. read more

Came for the fajitas. $30 for 1/2 pound is on pricer side imo, but think prices at most places have been jumping. Fajita platter was pretty good, and more food than two people can eat. I am a big fan of their extra thin tortillas-- a little different than most places. I also really like their extra thin chips and dipping sauces. Their was a bit of a wait so ended up sitting at the bar. Service was top notch, with bartender keeping our water and chips filled the entire time. read more