First time here tonight. Great food all around. One of the best carne asada burritos I have had. read more

Lupe's Cafe - Carne asada fries. Very tasty. - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

Their service needs much improvement, there was only a cashier and a cook. Our rice was the worst ever totally super dry/uncooked, the tortillas were barely warm, everything came in one item at a time after long waiting. read more

Came back again. Rolles tacos are still amazing. Definitely a 5 star. Had an amazing fried shrimp taco as well. It had jumbo size shrimp. Will be back sooner rather than later. read more

Lupe's Cafe - Came back again... - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

First time going to this place and tried one of the combination plates. It tasted pretty good and their sauces were decent. Quick service from ordering and getting my food. read more

Lupe's Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

Easily the best veggie burritos in SD. I like my meat but there are days the Indian side of me craves veggies and today was one of those, just wanted a solid burrito fix without the meat guilt and Lupe's did it's job and did it exceedingly well!!! Will return even if I have to drive 20 mins from La Jolla once a week! The lady at the counter was courteous and very nice! read more

We used to love coming here, but the last few times have been very disappointing! The person cooking is still the same, so I don't know why the quality has gone down. The carne asada (burrito) was very tough and flavorless, fish tacos... much smaller fish and now hotter than Hell and the Chili Relleno's, which were my absolute favorite, was the best in town, is also hotter than Hell, and inedible. So sad... read more

Ordered the 2 beef taco combination plate and one fish taco and one carnitas taco. The food was ok, nothing special but still decent. Service was quick. Wouldn't come back again. read more

I've been to Lupe's many times, but always for dinner. After looking at the pictures patrons have shared here on Yelp, I decided to try the Machaca burrito. It's so hard to find a good machaca. Last time I had a really good machaca was at the Roberto's in OB. Well now I've found something as comparable if not better, at Lupes. Oh and their salsa bar is great! The red sauce is spicy, but not so hot that it kills the flavor of the food. I think Lupes is my new favorite here in Poway. They are more reasonably priced for great tasting food than the local favorite. read more

It's not much to look at but we absolutely love Lupe's. Delicious, fresh Mexican food that really could be the best I've had in San Diego. I enjoy the tampiquena when I go. Everything is done right from the steak to the cheese enchilada as well as the rice and beans. Do your self a favor and give it a shot. If your looking for ambushed l ambiance, best to try somewhere else. This is a whole in the wall but it punches above its weight class on food. read more

Best beef carne asada in North County! The fish burrito was very tasty also. I love the hole-in-wall feel of this place. Just great Mexican foods, prepared fresh, hot, and the right way. They also make their chips and hot sauce fresh/daily. Friendly service too! read more

Authentic food and wholesome customer service . Petra was so kind to explain the food on the menu . Quality and service is one of the best in Poway read more

Everything here is delicious, my favorite order is the carnitas burrito, carne asada burrito and rolled tacos. I always ordered ahead and picked up no problem, usually 10 minutes or less of a wait. read more

It's always tough to choose between El Ranchito in PQ, El Patron in Mira Mesa, and Lupe's in Poway. They're all a bit slow but I'm not taking a star off for that. Making the food fresh takes the time it takes. And at all three, the wait is worth it. Lupe's portions are generous. An order of Menudo is enough for two of us, and it's the best I've had besides my famiy's. Ditto the caldo de res. I could eat either every day. This is the only place I'll order either and that includes sit down restaurants. Here's why I'm taking a star off. 1. The furniture is dated and uninviting. Had I not eaten here, I doubt I would have gone in. It's clean. But it's a hole in the wall with devoted customers; I love finding a good hole in the wall, and I love a place that has a loyal following. Always a good sign. 2. There are a few things only available for catering. That's a bummer. Lupe's stands out in a crowded taco-stand market. read more

I've been coming here for about a year now and I have to say this is the best Mexican food in poway! The people are friendly and the food is amazing! read more

Great little gem you can easily drive past. Friendly, affordable, very good quality. Can't say enough good things about the staff and their ability to customize an order to your taste. Me and my co-workers were very happy we ate dinner here - we'll be back!! read more

Came here at 8:25 and Lupe, the lady working behind the counter, told us that she's out of most of her food and we should go somewhere else. They didn't close for another 35 min but apparently they don't want customers. We asked her what she had and she got clearly irritated so we just left. read more

Good burrito! It's hard to find a truly good burrito these days, I'm happy with this one. I got pollo asado, tender and flavorful chicken.

Lupes is the most authentic Mexican food in north county!!! We love it Always go there!! read more

Good food but am paying a much higher price for an item because they haven't updated their posted menu. Why is that my problem?

I'm always impressed with the quality of the food at this hidden gem in Poway. The food tastes like it's made to order every time and the prices are always reasonable, if not an outright bargain. My go-to is a carne asada or California burrito AND a 2 beef taco combo. Possibly the best crunchy beef tacos I've ever had! read more

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What a find in Poway. I ordered the #8 Huarche with Carne Asada. I've never heard of Huarache before today so I was taking a bit of a risk. Cheese, Carne Asada, Guac, Beans, Cream on top of an oblong sope ( thick and chewy like tortilla). You can't really eat it like a pizza at first. You're going to need to eat the topping with a fork until it becomes more manageable. Every bite was enjoyable. The texture of the sope complimented the toppings, especially the Carne Asada. A steal at 4.75, they also included bright Orange rice and refried beans. A filling, tasty meal on the cheap. Salsa bar was better than most. Including such items like pickled cucumber and tomato, Hot onions, cilantro. and red / green salsas. - Tall glass Coke Bottles - They accept credit card, and seem to prefer them ( they don't seem to have change). - Will recommend to friends and family. read more

Lupe's Cafe - Huarache with Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

Best carne asada burrito I've had! Totally recommend it. Prices are great as well. :) read more

Great coffee and pastries. Decent sandwiches. Locals favorite. Would come again and again.

This is my go to spot for Mexican in Poway! It's not a chain, it's not fancy, it's not where you'd take someone on a first date, but it's where to go if you want authentic Mexican! Matter of fact, it's where Mexican's go for Mexican in Poway. Haven't really seen too many gringos up in there! Mexican family, Mexican love, Mexican pride! It really shines through their food! Lupe's is family owned and run - I love that. It's nice to see the whole family working together. Lupe runs the front of the house and husband works the kitchen, and their children are also hard at work after school. Their food is 100% homemade using fresh ingredients! My girl is a vegetarian and they always accommodate. Here at Lupe's if she asks for nachos, they grill fresh vegetables, then load the chips with beans, guacamole, cheese, and pico (sans crema- she doesn't like sour cream). They always hook it up. During my last trip to Lupe's I was craving a fish torta (not on the menu). I asked if they could make a torta with the same ingredients they would put into the fish taco. NO PROBLEM!! They made me the best fish torta I ever had! The salsa bar is perfectly simple with 3-4 homemade salsas like chipotle, hot, and mild. You'll also find fresh limes, onions, and cilantro at the salsa bar. Don't expect to find 10 different options like Rubio's or other gringo'fied places. Hot tip: Their chicken soup and menudo is perfect for a hangover! Seriously, they have the best hangover remedies...chicken soup, caldo, or menudo! read more

Lupe's Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

Lupe's has great food for reasonable prices. It's one of my go to places to stop by when I'm around the area. Will continue to keep coming here. read more

Best Mexican Restaurant that I have been to since I moved to San Diego area last year. presently live in Mira Mesa area and have eaten at several Mexican Restaurants and never had great food like I had at Lupes today. I just don't understand how people brag about the places that I have been to. Food at Lupe's was above and beyond. Only Mexican Restaurant I will ever go to now. A friend recommended this place and it's a keeper. I don't care that I have to drive 10-15 miles it's well worth it. Thanks Lupe's for the best Mexican meal I ever had since moving here a little a year ago. read more

My wife and I decided to try a new place when it comes to Mexican food. We typically just go through drive thrus for the convenience but I am super happy that we made the decision to come here instead. The friendliness of the staff and the quality of the food was awesome. I got the "Gran Breakfast Burrito" and my wife got the cheese enchilada plate and both were great. Their hot sauce was also a highlight as well. I can confidently say that this place is now our favorite Mexican food stop in Poway and will be hard to beat. We will 100% be back. read more

Top notch. I was in Poway, just for the day, not sure where to eat. I saw the reviews for this place & made my move. The food was fresh & delicious. I can certainly vouch for the fish taco plate. I recommend the place & will eat there again the next time I am in Poway. read more

I feel bad to leave a bad review but I have to. This was the most mediocre breakfast burrito I've had in my life. I had a ham, egg and cheese breakfast burrito. There was NO seasoning on it, no flavor at all. I only ate half because what's the point? Their salsa was also mediocre. I would highly not recommend a breakfast burrito here! read more

Omg! I was skeptical in the beginning how the food turns out to be when I ordered but at the end I was literally amazed by the quality and quantity of food. The food was freshly made and burrito was grilled outside. the lady was super friendly and nice too. 5 stars seems less for this restaurant. read more

Home made salsa is incredible! service and food are both top shelf!!! A+++++ Disappointed that I was too late and they were out of tamales already but the Alambres was a great 2nd choice! Will be back! read more

We found this cute little Mexican cafe in Poway. They've been serving traditional dishes and flavorful drinks for years. It's a gem. Order the carne asada burrito and tacos. read more

Great food. Excellent service. Local gem! Try the delicious guacamole. Glad we grabbed a table. We'll be back! read more

Our New Favorite Mexican Food Spot! We saw the reviews for this restaurant when we were in the area and decided to check it out! I'm glad we did! Hubby & kids loved it! The food was seasoned perfectly! The service was excellent too! Definitely coming back here! read more

Been meaning to check this place out and the food was just your average taco and burrito. Maybe we ordered the wrong thing because this place was definitely busy! We got fish tacos and a carne burrito. What I will say is they are really generous with the protein! It was fully loaded and I do appreciate that. The beef tastes a little old to me but it could have been an off day! So finally verdict if you're in a pinch and starving it's definitely worth visiting ! read more

We're all about supporting small businesses, and this one is a gem! Shrimp fajitas were plump and perfectly spiced, with an abundance of veggies and fresh tortillas. The enchiladas were a standout. I asked for them to be made spicy, which usually just means they top it off with some hot salsa, but here they actually roasted chillies and mixed it in. So, so good! My daughter is a vegetarian, so her fallback is always veggie quesadillas - standard recipe everywhere with onions and bell peppers and cheese. Here they added zucchini and tomatoes as well, which was such a great treat for her. We're so happy to have found a great locals spot, and will be back soon. read more

I love the burritos here!!! Big delicious carne asada.. generous portions! Great service! Best burrito in Poway!

Best hidden Mexican restaurant in Poway. Owners are from Mexico and their service is great and a lot to choose from in their menu. Great family feel and even better food! Must visit read more

Oh really good. Hole in the wall, super friendly staff, and excellent food. Prices very reasonable. Chips and a salsa bar while you wait. Not fancy at all, but clean and high quality. Winner. Wish I had this where I live. read more

Lupe's Cafe - Chicken enchiladas with mole. - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

Their food is always fresh and delicious. I love their carnitas burritos and fish tacos. Their fresh salsas are great. They also have an aqua fresca available. They are one of the best in the Poway area. read more