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    Lupe's Cocina & Cantina

    4.6 (254 reviews)

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    Outdoor seating

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    Steak and eggs
    Flor P.

    Went to Lupe's Cocina on a Thursday morning and we were the first ones there,no wait at all. The staff was super friendly and checked in on us throughout our visit, even though we stayed a couple of hours catching up. Definitely appreciated the great customer service. As for the food, I don't mind paying a bit more for something that feels worth it, but the dishes we tried didn't really stand out. I had the chile relleno omelette and my friend got the steak and eggs plate. Both were okay, nothing bad, just kind of basic. I was hoping for a little more flavor or something that stood out. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside, very clean, with a nice mix of music and plenty of seating. Overall, I loved the vibe and the service, but the food wasn't a big hit for me.

    Happy Hour daily until 6 pm
    Marisa T.

    Had reservations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant wasn't busy but had many dirty tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They seemed short staffed but it was 4:30 which is usually between shifts. My mango margarita sucked! It was $7 on happy hour but tested like nothing. I ordered the colada after that & it was good. The chicken Tinga taquitos were good. Not sure if they're worth the $9 price on happy hour though. The free black beans along with the chips are a nice touch. They were delicious! The ahi tostadas were good & a great price on happy hour. My husband got the 4 tacos on happy hour & they told us they ran out of steak. He liked the carnitas but not the chicken so much. The cauliflower was good. We'll be back when in the area.

    Carnitas
    Regina R.

    Loved it. Great service, tasty food beautiful location. Fan of the outdoor fountain. Party of two entree plus a cocktail was $75. A bit pricey. Creative menu.

    Bar area
    Carol S.

    I Came to brunch with a friend & the service was great. The place is nice and clean. We came upon opening time, it was empty so we had a great experience. My friend ordered the omelette and I ordered the steak and eggs. The food was not that great for the price we paid. It could have been what we ordered or maybe not. Overall we had a good time.

    Belly Bites
    Gladys P.

    Didn't get here in time for Happy Hour but next time I will because their Belly Bites (slow roasted pork belly) is sooo good and discounted during Happy Hour. I actually came here for their pozole but it was chicken, just not the same. My son had the Chile Rojo which I don't usually get because I always think it's going to be too spicy, but this dish was amazing, super tender. We are definitely going back!

    Taco & Enchilada
    Anthony M.

    We walked in and we were seated immediately. The service is really great and the waiter was very kind. It's not too loud in there. It's actually kind of quiet, but it was nice. The food was really good. It's definitely a place I would go to again

    Spicy Ahi Tostada
    Emmanuel T.

    We decided to try this place yesterday & let me tell you it's a nice restaurant. They seemed understaffed (waiters) but they still offered good service!. The food was really good!. I ordered the taqueria but they didn't have the carne asada so I went with two carnitas which was really good!. The other two were chicken which were ok. The ahi tuna tostadas were really good & had a good amount of ahi tuna!. My wife's chicken timga taquitos were really good also!. I had the Lupe Colada & let me tell you it's pretty addictive! Great taste!. My wife at first had a Mango blended margarita which I tasted & it tasted watered down & couldn't really taste the mango so after she finished it she decided to order what I was having the Lupe Colada which we both enjoyed!. We also loved their chips & salsa along with the beans they bring out!. Last but not least we had the roasted cauliflower which was also really good!. We'll definitely be back when in town!

    Mary E.

    4/19/25 the food and drinks here are AMAZING! Service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant had lots of seating. Restrooms are clean. I'll return when visiting the area.

    Edgar ..

    By far one of my favorite places to go for the best drinks absolutely amazing food and great service love this restaurant!

    Chile relleno and mole carnitas
    Lisa M.

    Was looking for Mexican food locally that had great ratings and in our area. Came across Lupe's Cocina on Google. For some reason they are not rated on trip advisor yet. Had the most incredible lunch. True culinary artistry and cuisine. If Im being honest the prices were a bit more. All I can say was the food we had was well worth it! Every flavor was so unique in it's own way. So, so delicious. We had the lobster taco plate and the Chile relleno with a special request of replacing chicken with Carnitas. What a treat this lunch was. The restaurant itself was super open, good lighting, alot of natural light. Really gorgeous wall murals, nice bar, lots of tvs and so clean. Bright and spotless. The food servers was on top of it, excellent service. Very accommodating. We will be back for sure, so many things to try on their menu!

    Pork belly appetizer
    Nelva D.

    My husband and I tried this place for the first time and we both loved it. We had the pork belly for appetizer. They gave us chips and salsa and refried beans, so good! My husband had the Tampiqueña and I had the NY Steak. Both dishes came with delicious sides. Our drinks were also great! Our waitress was very nice and efficient. Overall it was a great experience and we were already planning what we will be trying next as their menu offers great choices.

    Raylene M.

    I have been wanting to try this place since it opened. Food was okay. Loved the free chips and salsa. I enjoyed the service I received though!

    Flight is a must try
    Christy B.

    Highly recommend. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great service. Amazing food. And incredible drinks. Plus......great prices.

    Short ribs, yum!

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    Very tasty, fresh and unique menu options. It's my favorite place to eat at when I'm in town visiting.

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    Excellent fresh food! I would definitely go back and try other dishes. The staff was friendly and made recommendations on the menu.

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