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    Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant

    3.6 (469 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Seafood, Mexican
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Lunch Chicken Fajita Taco Salad
    Norma D.

    Had lunch here for the first time. I wanted to try someplace new. They have a wide variety on their menu. But they also have some nice lunch specials. I had the chicken fajitas taco salad. There was so much chicken in my salad. Chips & salsa for everyone!! But the bonus is the bean dip that's included. Staff was friendly and bonus manager comes by to make sure you're doing well and if anything is needed. Very busy location so come early. Looks like a lot of locals come here. Lots of outdoor seating I'll be back

    Beef 1 LB Filet Fajitas
    Karla C.

    Came here to celebrate a family members birthday. I was pleasantly surprised with Lupe's. I got the beef fajitas and they were really soft and flavorful. The corn tortillas were sooo much better than the flour ones. The waiter was really nice and attentive to our party. It's a very family friendly spot that can accommodate a large group.

    Chloe B.

    Pushes people out of the way, I need a table with queso and margs before I faint. I came here with my work mates for din din. Instantly distracted by the promise of queso and a margaritas flight. Girl just get the queso and barrel marg. No need for anything else but banging conversation. I did appreciate vegetarian in menu and the waitor knowing! Yasss big props for dietary knowledge! I would go back.

    Renee J.

    I'm a sucker for a good chicken tortilla soup and Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant does it right. My bowl was full of flavorful soup with chunks of chicken and garnished with avacado. Paired with the chips and salsa and their huge margaritas their generous portions always leave me with leftovers. I love the décor and the spacious dining areas with plenty of seating inside and out. I've always had good service, even when it's crowded. It is also a great place to stop in for happy hour with their amazing specials.

    Half eaten Cilantro Jalapeno Chicken
    Joey P.

    So we had a party in the private room. We had about 30 people and it sat us around 1 large table. The food was excellent. I ordered the Jalapeño chicken it was superb, my wife had the Sr. Gaffian and she loved it. I couldn't say enough great things about this place. Not only should you try it. I am going to come back again and again!

    Crab/shrimp campechana
    SunnyTX ..

    The bar staff here are absolutely fantastic - Kait, Victoria, and Ray are always friendly, attentive, and genuinely fun to interact with. They're efficient, knowledgeable, and go out of their way to accommodate guests, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Service strikes the perfect balance: attentive without ever feeling overbearing. Big appreciation as well to the management team. They're extremely accommodating with dish substitutions and special requests, which is a huge plus for dietary needs or unique preferences. Every dish we've had comes out delicious and thoughtfully prepared. The atmosphere is another highlight - lively without being overwhelming, with just the right energy and background music that still allows for conversation. It's a spot that works just as well for a casual dinner as it does for drinks at the bar. Great service, flexibility, and vibe. This place has it all, and we'll definitely be back!

    A shame that someone whose name is on the door is treating us poorly and talking about us which was heard while walking to the restroom.

    I've always enjoyed coming to this restaurant, which is why this experience was so upsetting. I chose to celebrate my birthday here with my family because it's been one of my favorite spots. Unfortunately, the way we were treated by the manager, Wayne Zachary, completely changed the tone of what was supposed to be a special evening. About 30 mins after we were seated, he made us feel rushed and unwelcome before we had even ordered our meal. His tone was short, dismissive, and unprofessional. Instead of checking on us in a courteous way, it felt like he was hovering just to push us out faster. There was no warmth, no hospitality, and no effort to make a birthday celebration feel acknowledged or appreciated. I fully understand that restaurants get busy and table turnover matters, but professionalism and basic respect should never be compromised. A manager sets the tone for the entire establishment, and in this case, the tone was rude and uncomfortable. Being rushed out during a birthday dinner with family is not something any guest should experience.Especially because the rudeness was spoken to my parents. Not only did it make them upset it made them not enjoy the rest of dinner and took away from the great waiter we had Pablo who provided excellent service but didn't get what he deserved because of his managers mistakes. I truly hope this is addressed, because I've always liked this restaurant and would hate for poor management behavior to ruin what used to be a great place to dine.

    Fajitas
    Shelene L.

    Wow! What an outstanding lunch. The food and advice today were 5/5! We ordered fajitas and enjoyed every bite. The mimosas were heavy on the bubbly and light on the juice. Yes! See my pic for a glimpse into this fabulous meal. Shout out to the waitstaff for service with a smile.

    Half pound beef fajitas
    Don J.

    Lupe Tortilla features a lovely covered patio, big drinks and solid fajitas. Their house margarita on the rocks was pretty good and arrived with a bonus shaker of extra drink. Tortillas were wonderfully thin, but sturdy enough to hold fajita fillings. Beef fajitas, with nicely marinated strips of tender beef, hit the spot, despite a skimpy portion of grilled onions. Shrimp stuffed with crab made a richly flavored appetizer. Friendly service.

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    Vincent D.

    We went to Lupe Tortilla on a Friday around 8pm. There was about a 45 min wait. They took my number and would text when the table was ready. We were seated in about 30 mins. The service was good our waitress was very friendly and nice. They give you chips, salsa and beans to eat while you are sitting. I got an ice tea that I had to send back it didn't taste good. Not a problem just got a coke instead. When it comes to the food it's obviously Tex-Mex which is different to me than Mexican food. So I am a little biased when it comes to Mexican food. I'm used to having an enchilada with red sauce this reminded me of having chili on it. The food wasn't bad or anything just different than I'm used to.

    Lime garlic butter
    Sharyll H.

    Absolutely amazing food and service. The ambience was great, relaxing and friendly. My first time here, my brother and his family, probably their 10th time. Rice totally on point. Carne asada, pollo, chips, queso with chorizo and jalapenos, yum. Had several dishes, all were amazing. Chef came out to check on our table. Drinks were awesome. Pablo was our server and was awesome. Came with 3 small kids and they were amazing to the multiple spilled water incidents. Also, ask for lime garlic butter for dipping meats. Yum!!!

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    10 minute wait for a server at 4:30 pm? We're already here but have to rethink a return.

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    LOVE the beef fajitas here. We ordered family size and it was more than enough for 3 adults. The bartenders never disappoint.

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