Mama Ninfa Laurenzo. If you don't know who that is let me explain. Her restaurant Ninfa's started the fajita craze in Houston. Eventually, expanding into basically copy cat restaurants. Lupe Tortilla is one of those restaurants. I'm not saying it's a bad thing as one of my personal favorites (Pappacito's) holds this same designation. Over the years I been to Lupe but haven't been overly impressed. A few happy hours; some lunches. It's pricey Tex-Mex. Lupe opened a new outlet recently in Kyle and instead of waiting for tires in a lobby we ride shared just down the road for lunch. New digs are nice; competition in this area will be stiff. It already killed off Austin fave Z' Tejas. I've never gotten the complimentary beans served with the chips and salsa. I personally don't need any more beans than what's served with my entree. Wife liked it though; she's a bean whore. Bloody Mary ordered; it's like an appetizer! Her taco salad was artfully presented. I'd still want the traditional fried tortilla bowl. I opted for the beef fajita and shrimp fajitas. This is where my favorite mentioned about easily stands above Lupe Tortilla. Well done meat versus beautiful medium rare goodness. Beef fajita meat doesn't have to be well done y'all. I literally could tag nearly every Tex-Mex restaurant in Texas at this point. Back to the dish this time concentrating on the seafood aspect. The shrimp were nicely cooked but red pepper butter? Fave copycat restaurant serves their shrimp with the most amazing frothy garlic butter. Diablo and the bacon wrapped version. Lupe isn't bad but there are better options. For this visit, including my dessert of a tequila shot. May not be my favorite but it was upscale fare. read more

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From Chicago, in Austin for the week. First night we stopped by Lupe, based on a recommendation. -The place was packed on a Friday night. Service was good and very friendly. Very pleasant ambiance. -They brought out chips and salsa. The chips looked and tasted like they just came out of a bag : ) -We ordered fajitas to share. Overall, pretty bland. Not a ton of taste. I did enjoy the green pepper! -If this is what they call "Tex-mex," I'm not really impressed. I cannot recommend. read more

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The restaurant options have exploded in the Buda-Kyle area and I'm here for it. I grew up here and I remember when one of our only options was the old Dairy Queen Down in Kyle or the Burger King inside the truck stop. We popped into Lupe Tortilla for our dad's birthday dinner. Celebrations for us are often bittersweet as we are all in our first year of grief after losing my mom. This restaurant choice was intentional as it didn't hold any memories from the past. Yes, I'm that girl who openly discusses grief while she tells you to check out a Mexican restaurant. This is the unspoken 6th phase of grief. We had a party of ten, and were given an hour wait time. It was a Thursday night and we had arrived at 7. It was very busy. The parking lot was a mess, it feels like the space where people are driving on is super narrow. We watched several vehicles having to Austin power their way out of there. We for there after hours for the brake shop and parked over in their lot. Inside was nice, they had bar tops you can wait at. Because of the long wait it would have been nice to have been offered water. I have visited the Lupe tortilla in westlake and they have brought over chips and bean salsa while we waited for a much smaller window of time. There was not much communication from the staff about our wait, zero updates, and when I went over to ask after the hour mark they felt dismissive and said they were working on it. Weird vibes. We finally got seated around the 1.5 hr wait mark. We all put our orders in and when the food started coming out I was told that my order had somehow not been put in. My family was almost done eating by the time I got my two Barbacoa tacos. Which brings me to the menu, these are listed in the menu groiped wirh several other plates and it says they are served with rice and beans. When I ordered it and asked for refried beans I was told it's the only plate that does not come with sides...and that it would be an additional charge. Seems a bit misleading to be directly under the verbiage that it in fact does come with rice and beans. This is not on the server- the restaurant can either honor their menu or change it. The homemade tortillas were fantastic. My husband enjoyed his enchiladas. Overall not the *best* Mexican restaurant experience but we will be back. Fingers crossed my food order is placed with my parties. read more

We went to Lupe tortilla Sunday. They have a lot of options on their brunch menu or you can order the full menu. My friend got the breakfast nachos, which had scrambled eggs and all the breakfast you can think of on a nacho. I had the spicy crispy chicken tacos. our waitress Indigo was very good. She checked in often and made sure we got all of our food. The restaurant is really cute and seems like it would be a good place for large groups. The bar area is also very beautiful. The queso was pretty yummy but the crispy tacos we're just kind of Ordinary. I expected a little bit more overall. It was a good value and a pleasant experience. read more

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Food is good, it's way to expensive for Mexican food! I think it's ridiculous! Fajitas $58??? Really?? Flank steak?? No... it was good but not that good, I'll go have a great steak for that plus a little more! read more

Food is great ! . I love the Brunch, my husband and I went on a Sunday and sat in the patio section and it was extremely wonderful. We had a great waitress. Love this place read more

We went the second day they were open for the soft opening. It was invitation only. Knowing it was a soft opening we expected some hiccups and we did have some. Honestly, I've had worse hiccups at established restaurants. Jolie was our waitress and while she was very nervous, she was so sweet and trying so hard. Dylan, the manager, was attentive and fantastic. The restaurant itself is so fun and bright and we enjoyed the environment. Obviously it was spotless being just opened, but the staff was working very hard to uphold their standards. The food was fantastic. My enchiladas were everything I wanted. The price is a little rough but they were great portions so I ended up taking half home. The green chile queso was delicious and my friends quesadilla was massive so she also took half home. Since it is on the pricier end it won't be an all the time place, but I loved the food so can't wait to go back. Fantastic experience. read more

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Wow this place is super expensive. Not sure its worth it. the wait staff was super untrained and best to sit at the bar if you want drinks. Very overpriced for the city of Kyle. read more

One of my favorite restaurants (all locations, for decades). But, if they mess up your takeout order and offer a free one in the future, be sure to take a refund instead, as they will not honor the free order. Shame on me for trusting the manager on the phone (whose name I wrote down and shared with the managing partner - Dylan - who said he had no record of this, but didn't even ask me for my name or the order number so not sure how he would even check). and now I'm out the $50+ from the original wrong order (incorrect entree and completely missing margarita). This is not a cheap restaurant - they should get take out orders correct and/or make things right for the customer when they mess up. read more

What a great addition to a Kyle. It is a soft opening week, so you can eat with reservation. It looks great, decor is great. Food was great, service was friendly no issues even their first week - Austin did a great job. Fajita Trio was good. 1.5 pound of mixed meeat of shrimp, chicken and beef was $73.95It comes with a-lot of side dishes. Legit tortillas. Genuinely great addition to Buda Kyle area. Parking is tricky since it is next to the Texas Roadhouse and Crunch Fitness. read more

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Used to to the original in Houston when I was there for business. Always loved the food and never had an issue with the quality of the service or the food. When they opened this location my wife and I were excited because we love the fajitas. When we have dined in at the location the service is good but could improve. Now if you order To-go you will have the worse experience.....I have never seen a restaurant fail so spectacularly at what is the simple service. - you arrive to get your order. No one is at the to go order station - you are squeezed between the bar and the exit to the kitchen. - when you finally get help you are told it is goi g to be out in 5 min. - you will wait for at lease 30 min after your first interaction - the kitchen manager is unprofessional and rude. So save yourself the trouble. If you want good food and are willing to wait then go inside and get the service they are capable of. If you do order to go I hope you have a better experience. 2 stars because the food is the only good part about the experience. read more

Super noisy. Hard to have a conversation. God food but pricey. Need more letters to complete this review. Let's see how, what else I can say ... read more

The Chipotle short ribs are delicious!!! The large is technically extra large. This place is great, I love the vibe and they are several delicious food options to choose from. Big plates so do come with an empty stomach. Be warned though, this place is busy after hours. Took about 30 minutes for our food to arrive. But it was worth the wait!!! Thank you Stephanie who was our server 11/01 7PM. read more

Lupe Tortilla - Chipotle Short ribs. This is the large plate. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Kyle, Texas

If you ever find yourself in Kyle, Texas, and craving some seriously good Mexican food, Lupe Tortilla is a spot you should not sleep on. Just wrapped up a meal there and I couldn't help but share how impressed I was--especially by their staff, the food, and one person who really made the night: Cael. --- Atmosphere & Service From the moment we walked in, the staff was warm, welcoming, and professional without being overbearing. Drinks came quickly, the ambience was cozy and vibrant, and there was a real sense that everyone there cared about our experience. But what stood out most was Cael. He was attentive, friendly, and had that perfect balance of being present without hovering. Need a refill? He was there. Curious about dish ingredients or flavor profiles? Cael could tell you everything--and with a smile. --- The Barbacoa Tacos (and food in general) Let's talk tacos--specifically the barbacoa. Those were excellent. The meat was tender and juicy, with enough seasoning and smoke to make each bite pop, but not so much that you'd be overwhelmed. The tortilla was soft, fresh, and held everything together beautifully. The accompaniments (onions, cilantro, sauces) added brightness and contrast. Every taco felt like it was built with care. Beyond that, the rest of the menu held up, too. Sides were solid, flavors were bold but balanced, and portions generous enough that you won't leave wishing you'd ordered more--though you might want to. --- Verdict If I were writing a checklist, here's how Lupe Tortilla in Kyle stacks up: Staff: 5/5 -- especially thanks to Caleb doing an outstanding job Food Quality: 5/5 -- barbacoa tacos are a highlight Ambience: 5/5 -- warm, pleasant, lively Value: Very good -- portions and quality make it worth it --- If you want a no‑fail recommendation: get the barbacoa tacos (ask Cael to make sure the tortilla's fresh), pair it with something refreshing to drink, and enjoy a very well pulled‑together dining experience. This place grows on you--and for all the right reasons. read more

Lupe Tortilla - Barbacoa tacos - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Kyle, Texas

10/10 for the food. Don't come here for fast service, the food is made to order. We enjoyed our drinks along with the chips, salsa and beens brought to the table while we waited for our dinner. My dinner date had the vegetarian puffy tacos, he loved them. Crispy puffy shells. I had the tamale with a regular taco, best tamale I've ever had. A thin layer of masa with a good amount of shredded beef. Of course I couldn't eat everything but tasted my enchiladas before I packed them up to go. Again the beef is outstanding. Hats off to Anne the chef and Connor our server. I'll be back for sure. Let's not forget to mention the margaritas, they are great, not too sweet. read more

we've been twice and both times Nancy is rude, Matt who I spoke with over the phone had awful phone manners. our waiter was so rushed at one point my parent asked for salsa and was told "there's salsa over here" with our group of 11 and another family asked for butter and the waiter asked someone at our table if they were going to use their butter and gave it to the one requesting butter lol. It was so loud. took FOREVER to get our bill and waiter was just talking with like 6 other servers. The second time we came in we approached the host stand and Nancy was there again and didn't even say a word just looked at us until I said a table for two please. Again our food took so long BUT the bartenders were fabolous and that's where we ended up staying to eat our meal. We won't be back. read more

The entire visit was totally disappointing The ambience was very nice. The food in the service was barely just OK. Actually the food was not good. Service was Marshall. read more

Excellent service and manager came by tables making sure customers were happy. Food was good and place was clean, wait staff awesome. We will be back. read more

It was fine. Margs were on point but the food was ok. Waitress was great and we enjoyed the atmosphere but the food was ok. The quality didn't match the price. read more

Lupe is having a soft opening, invitation only. I didn't know this but when we can in they seated us anyway. There was a mix up with another tables order and they gave us some free queso! The waiter, Tiger, he was so kind and humored my kids when they said he looked like a famous person. There was an error with our order and the manager came out to talk to us and sent my boys a brownie with ice cream after dinner!! The entire staff was great! I love the environment, we will be back for sure. read more

Lupe Tortilla - Free Brownie and Ice Cream for my very patient son! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Kyle, Texas

Shout out to both of the managers for caring about your guests experience and our server tiger was amazing and took great care of us. The food was fresh and delicious. However, Nancy (the host) is very rude and unprofessional. She quoted a large party for a graduation dinner 30-40 minutes which is fine even though we called ahead and were told to arrive between 2:30pm-3:00pm and got there at 2:25pm. It was so bad that after an hour + of waiting we had to finally seat ourselves and she told my family member "if you wanna sit at a dirty table that's fine" when the table just needed to be wiped down for 30 minutes. She made no effort to help her coworker buss the table or at least notify management so they could help the busser so she could seat us within the timeframe she quoted. Nancy decided having an attitude was better than doing her job and if not for Nancy this would be a 5 star review! read more

Lupe Tortilla - 2 reviews in less than 2 weeks about how rude Nancy (the host) is. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Kyle, Texas

We celebrated my husband's birthday with a big party. The manager, Daryn was absolutely amazing! What really stood out was how much pride the team clearly takes in both their food and customer experience. It's rare to find a place that gets everything righ and great atmosphere, delicious food, and top-notch service but this spot in Kyle absolutely delivers. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. Can't wait to come back! read more

The food was delicious, and the lively atmosphere was enjoyable. The service was prompt and attentive read more

Lupe Tortilla - TexMex plate taco, tamale and cheese enchilada - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Kyle, Texas

FINALLY tried Lupe Tortilla and was not disappointed! Everyone was friendly; from the lady who sat us, our server, and the manager that stopped by our table to say hello. The spicy red enchiladas were delicious and the margaritas were huge! Plenty of spacious seating and authentic atmosphere. read more

Went there for lunch about a month ago, and the service was good, the wait staff was attentive and friendly. However, when the appetizer arrived, queso flameado, we were a little disappointed with the flavor and the chorizo in the flameado. We ate it all of course, it's hard to let food go to waste. The main course for me was the beef and chicken fajitas, and I was again disappointed with the flavor of the meats, and the beans had a sort of an off-putting flavor, so I did not finish the meal. We unfortunately will not be returning at this time. Who knows what the coming year holds? Good luck to you all. read more

We were seated and luckily the man seating us took our drink appetizer and food orders before we even saw the waitress, Jossy, once the food arrived we needed sour cream and an extra plate which we asked for in the beginning and it took 20 minutes to see the waitress again to get the extras, and at that point the fajitas were cold. The manager came and warmed the meat and got new tortillas, which was nice but it's ridiculous that the waitress was nowhere to be seen the whole time. The people at the other tables in her section were also missing everything that they ordered, drinks and food, and they were all sat before us. Awful experience for multiple tables on a nice Sunday morning. read more

Lupe Tortilla in Kyle is hands down the best spot in Kyle! Everything about this place is top notch. The food...fire! The service...awesome! The drinks...obviously good because I'm writing this review mid-meal . Plus the vibe of this place if flexible for a date or just a night with the fam! A must go! read more

Great brunch food and service! Thanks to our waitress Kate who made it a great experience. Food was really good!

I went to Lupe last Sunday and food was eh. My order was incorrect which was no big deal. I ordered the taco salad and they gave me everything but the stuff listed under the salad. What gave this place zero stars was one of the workers using the bathroom with their gloves on, not washing their hands, and returning to work with the same gloves. They were cleaning counters after which would be counterproductive. We called the manager over and told him and he brushed it off. Won't be visiting again. read more

Food was not that good and priced very high. Definitely not authentic. Services was, bad unless your skin is lighter. My family and I will not be back. read more

Went there Thursday night- got food poisoning from The shrimp or beans. I ordered mixed fajitas (chicken, beef, shrimp). Within 20 min I was already feeling sick. The oil smelled like burned lard. I was going to take my food home until the smell of the oil was unbearable, and I felt nauseous. I spent the worst night and all day Friday throwing up, fever and body aches. Don't recommend. When I asked the waiter to remove the food he said "I understand " . Won't be back to this place . Especially after I called and emailed Friday morning to tell them my experience with no call back or email reply. read more

We were excited to try this new restaurant in Kyle. The wait time was an hour to get seated. We waited patiently. We get seated and our waiter takes our order. We came in at 6:22 seated at 7:20. Orders taken at the time we were seated, since we already knew what we wanted. It's 8:22 and we still haven't received our food. read more

Good and service is excellent. So many menu options and all are great. Tex-Mex without too much Tex. Dylan and crew do a fantastic job!

As a Lupe Tortilla LOVER I am writing this review to express a pattern of horrible performance at this location. The second time we came here we brought friends and found the speed of service for drinks and food to be wildly slow and the food came out cold... But this latest experience has been one for the books... my mom drove into town from south Texas to see her grand-baby here in this part of the state, on the way in she stopped to grab 1 lb of fajitas and was told to expect a 20 minute wait. 45 minutes later we're being told it will be another 20-30 minutes. We only have this day to see grand-baby and grandma together and this team has cost us now a huge portion of what we were going to be spending together and put everyone into a sour mood. This Lupe is not remotely close to the quality we get at the San Antonio locations. read more

Terrible decision for lunch/dinner. Waited for 30mins to get seated. Wasn't packed. Probably 20 people Ina lol. Majority were the staff. Supposedly they required a reservation? Don't understand why. But yeah.... My order wasn't complete. Missing items. Took forever to get our food. So far. An hour and a half once we got our food. So two hours total for lunch/dinner. I will never eat there again. This actually deserves a negative-3 for my experience. read more

Undoubtably the BEST Mexican and overall restaurant I have eaten in my 63 years. Run, don't walk. Allen was the perfect server.

Food was cold, and dry... kinda bland. It's just another chain Tex mex restaurant. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back. There's better restaurants to choose from . read more

Long time Lupe Tortilla fans. Really glad to see one in Buda/ Kyle area. Food and service (Austin) was great. Will be back.

Management is horrible, rude, and careless. Female manager of front house scares guests away instead of welcoming them. Outreageous. read more

I was really disappointed with my recent online order from Lupe Tortilla. Several items were missing from the bag, and the food we did receive didn't look or taste anything like what was advertised online. Portions were off and the quality just wasn't there. What made the situation even worse was the response from the manager. When we called to let him know what happened, he dismissed the issue and said he would call back at a "more convenient time for him," which felt unprofessional and frustrating. I've enjoyed Lupe Tortilla in the past, but this experience was extremely disappointing. I hope they seriously improve their order accuracy, food quality, and customer service. read more