I hadn't been here in about nine years, and I'm happy to say the things that mattered most haven't changed. The chips are still thin, crispy, and delicious. The golden tacos are solid. The beef is finely chopped, which I like, though it could use a bit more seasoning. The shell lands between medium and hard, with just enough give for a slight chew. Portions are generous and prices are not the cheapest in the area. $60 + tip or two to get three tackles with rice and beans a pop chips and rice and a side of stew beef. The stew beef was incredibly tender, with small chunks of potato. The gravy leaned more toward a thin broth and could have used a little more salt, but the flavor was still comforting. Seating is limited, so expect a short wait during busy times, and the parking lot can be tricky to navigate. Still, it's worth it. Service is always fast and friendly, clearly built for a big lunch crowd. You can see the kitchen staff cooking, which adds a welcoming, family-style feel. There's also a bar area where you can wait for a to-go order. It may be a little off the beaten path, but whenever I'm on that side of town, it's always a stop for me. read more

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Just not good. No flavor, over priced. Red flag, not one Mexican flag or Mexican music playing. This is not Mexican food.

By far best chips and salsa in the area. Food was great. Service was awesome. One waitress for dine in and take out but she did a great job. Will be back! read more

Ok I'm gonna start with sooo many people rave of this place so I said I'm going to try the nachos I orders with the chips on the side and they were literally 10-12 chips in a brown sack, when I called she said oh yes we only give over 10-12 chips for a nachos!!! It's cool I shared this nachos with another person and let them used the chips, overall the rest of the salad was mediocre to say the least definitely nothing I'll go back for seconds!! read more

This once was my favorite Mexican restaurant, but NOT ANY LONGER. My Husband and I were driving from Petoskey back home (3 hours) and we could have gone to several other places on our way down state.. but instead we held off and decided to go into Lupe's for tacos! When we walked in the lady at the front said, "we stop seating people at 6:40 pm..." we looked at our watches and it was 6:40 !!!! She said, " You're welcome to order takeout but sorry we can't seat you"....so we walked out and we're now going to Tres amigos in Grand Blanc where we live ! We will NEVER return to Lupe's for the rest of the time I live in Genesee county... they should be grateful that customers are coming and buying food! Your loss .. i'll be sure to tell all of my family and friends what happened.. and they all like Lupes....but guess what they won't now!! read more

Hidden gem in Flint township! Have drove by Lupes a million times while going to work, but have never tried it until recently- and I'd say it's one of the best Mexican restaurants in Genesee County. Chips and salsa are homemade and remind me of Tia Helitas with the orange seasoning salt. Small interior, and no alcohol. Lupes is great for a quick lunch or takeout. read more

LeRoy: The chips are out of sight! Katie: Get the nacho with the good chips! Caitlin: The quesadilla was extra cheesy just how I like it! Remember - there's always room to squeeze in an extra taco! read more

Lupe's - Mexican Near Me - Flint, Michigan

Very good Mexican food. Great chips n salsa, tacos, wet burritos and more. No complaints here. Small serving area but pretty fast service. Don't be alarmed if you have to wait. 4 year old ate his taco so fast. read more

Being from Sacramento California I am used to you having a lot of good Mexican restaurants nearby when I need my fix. I have tried many other mexican restaurants in the Flint area and have been very dissatisfied. However, Lupe's was a great find! The dining area is some what small and I did have to wait for a while for a seat for one person. The hostess was very nice and took my order while I waited for a table, so that once I got a seat my food would be ready. I asked her what she would recommend and she told me that they were known for their chips and there brown gravy. I have never heard of putting brown gravy on mexican food before but I went with her suggestions of getting a chicken enchilada with brown gravy, a side of chips and salsa, and of course being National Taco Day a hard and soft chicken taco. The chips and salsa are probably the best homemade chips and salsa I have had at a restaurant and are defiantly a must. Tacos were also good, however the chicken was a little bland so I added salsa to the tacos. Last the enchilada, I was very surprised with the combination of brown gravy and enchilada. After the first bite the dish was gone in a matter of seconds, highly recommended. read more

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Pretty decent Mexican fare for the location. This is one of those times where I'd appreciate it if Yelp allowed for half star ratings. It would make things that much easier for places that fall halfway between different star ratings. I consider my experience at Lupe's to be a case in point. I stopped into Lupe's recently for the first time even though I've passed this place numerous times and never felt compelled to try it before. To be true, it is sort of easy to pass by it since it's a small building located near an odd hodgepodge strip mall area on the side of the road. It's pretty easy to miss, actually. Anyway, a few days ago, my husband and I decided to give Lupe's a shot since we pass by it often. First things first- the building is really tiny. Once inside, I counted only 11 tables total, half of which were tiny two person only tables off to the side. The dining room was incredibly small with little walkway. The counter and kitchen area were right up front and the kitchen window/pick up area was visible to the diners. To me, it looked like it had once been home to a small diner or deli and they converted it just slightly to create a dining area for a sit-down eatery. Every table was covered with a thick, plastic picnic-style tablecloth in either orange or green and there were faux cactus trees in the back of the restaurant. As for ambiance, it was somewhat "delightfully tacky," but fun and eclectic. Our server came over and immediately took our orders. Our waitress quickly said to us, "chips and salsa, right?" before we ordered, as they do in all Mexican restaurants. However, unlike in every other Mexican eatery around, they are not included in the price. Nope, they cost $3.25 per basket, no free refills, either. Make a note of it- if you order chips and salsa, you are going to pay $3.25 for every basket. While the menu does list a price for it, they don't go out of their way to let you know that there is an extra fee for them, which I found a tad shady, not to mention they way she just hurriedly mentioned the chips and salsa, without really asking, seemed a bit odd. When she brought it up and said it in a non-rhetorical way, we hadn't even seen a menu yet. I think the management might want to rethink that concept. It's customary to provide unlimited chips and salsa at pretty much every sit-down Mexican restaurant around and to not go out of their way to inform the customer of this particular practice seemed shady. Well, the chips and salsa arrived shortly thereafter and to be honest, they were quite good. Were they good enough to be paying an extra $3.25 per small basket without really being informed of it? I'm still debating it, but they were served hot, fresh and the salsa was definitely the homemade variety. They didn't taste like a bag of Tostitos with some jar salsa from the local grocery store thrown in, that's for certain, but I've also had good chips and salsa elsewhere that were included in the price. After perusing the menu, I ordered the cheese enchilada meal with rice and beans and my husband chose the chicken enchilada meal, also with rice and beans. Both meals arrived in a timely manner, but I noticed that my food looked exactly like my husband's, which seemed kind of odd. At least they didn't get the orders mixed up and give me his food and vice versa. My cheese enchiladas were good, the tortilla tasted homemade and I liked the gravy served on top. The rice was decent, but could have been seasoned a little more, but the texture was good. The beans were actually pretty good, but not exactly noteworthy. My husband really enjoyed his chicken enchilada. He said the chicken tasted moist and was seasoned well. He must've liked it because he left behind no leftovers to wrap up to go, although I did. He also liked the rice, too, but thought it could've used a bit more pepper or something to spice it up. As for the service, it was prompt and friendly, but I did need to flag our waitress down to get a to-go box for myself even though she could probably see that I needed one when we were paying the bill. I do have to point out one thing that kind of bothered me about the place. When we walked in, there was a table by the front door covered in dirty dishes, glasses and utensils. The occupants had obviously already vacated the table, but no one ever bothered to clean that table up during our entire visit. It was dirty when we walked in and it was still dirty when we left an hour later. That was ridiculous. I almost felt compelled to go clean it up myself because it was annoying me so much. Other tables came and went and were bused, but not this one. I have no idea why. Overall, I'd say it's between 3 and 4 stars, but I'm feeling generous, which means I'll give it a 4 even though there are things about this place for which I didn't care. I think it's probably best utilized as a carryout spot rather than a sit-down restaurant. read more

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The best most authentic Mexican we have close to Us! Clean atmosphere and friendly workers!!! read more

Small eating area , but worth the wait!! The Food is scrumptious! I love their chips!!

Great food at a great price in a diner style environment. Try the fried tacos, they are delicious

Legit American Mexican food. Service was awesome and the food is really good and fresh. read more

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Really glad to see this place open again. The food is always quick and delicious. It's also very affordable.

Lupe's is the best Mexican restaurant I have ever been to, I go probably twice a month and every time I go the food just keeps getting better!! read more

Lupe's - Chicken enchiladas with beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - Flint, Michigan

Finding a good Mexican cuisine restaurant can be frustrating. Like pizza joints you can find many so called Mexican eateries in an area....this is one of two I go to for the best. Always consistent quality, good service, best chips in town. It is small and if you are going on Friday you better get there before the rush, but after I am there. That is one of the reasons my wife and I make it to Lupe's Mon-Thurs. My favorite is the Grande Alejandro. Big, flavorful, wet or dry, beef or chicken this is what I order 90% of the time. You may say I am stuck in a rut but, hey, why mess with perfection. Taco salads are good and the nachos are my other go to dish. Good food. Good family. Makes for a great lunch or dinner. read more

We have visited here a few times and find this restaurant worth returning to. My only thought is that when I visit a Mexican restaurant, I do not expect or wish to pay extra for my chips. When you eat at any other restaurant, bread is usually included for the price on the menu for the entrée ordered. Mexican restaurants traditionally offer complimentary chips... This is a GOOD thing lol Quality of the food has been good and of course the wait staff very friendly as this is indeed a family run business. read more

Best golden tacos in town, Chips are to die for, and the prices are great. There is a reason every time I go there it is crowded.

I went there about a month ago for the first time. Yes, I found it odd that they charged for the chips and salsa but I also noticed people were stopping in and ordering just that to go. I found the chips and salsa amazing so I didn't/don't mind paying for them. The food portion was good. I had to have a box for the leftovers. The waitress was friendly and attentive. I definitely will be going here again. I wanted to try the fried ice cream but they were out due to changing brands (or something like that). read more

My favorite Mexican food. Authentic. Fast. Tasty. Legit. Best chips around. Stew beef is tender and savory, flavorful and fresh. Beef enchiladas are also outstanding. Have never had bad or old food here, like happens at other Mexican restaurants. Only complaint is I wish it was bigger inside! read more

Best Mexican in Flushing. Best Mexican PERIODT. Wish it was bigger. Best Chips & Salsa in all the land. I'd kill for their gravy. Really can't go wrong here. read more

The chips were great . The rest of the meal just wasn't my taste. However the rest of the place was packed so I guess everyone really likes it . Three people , normal entrees, $65.00. read more

I come for lunch often. Really enjoy the food. Chips and salsa are very good. Service is always great. read more

Lupe's - Mexican Near Me - Flint, Michigan

Been eating their food for years-always consistent, they make the best cheese enchiladas around. Salsa is very signature, and they should get a patent on it. Staff is great, and we don't mind waiting for a table now and then. Will always come back, to this great neighborhood restaurant that serves up great food in a clean, friendly atmosphere! read more

Awful. Charged for chips and salsa. Chips were dripping with grease. Salsa tasted like tomatoes and black pepper. Americanized everything. The waitress gave me an attitude when I asked if the order of guacamole we received was in fact a bowl or the smaller order. She rudely said its a bowl and then asked if I knew how much avocados actually cost. She then also said they had to limit how much they could. Taco Bell is much better than this place read more

Great local spot, always busy but quick in and out. Staff is friendly and the food is about as authentic as you'll get in Flint.

Just OK, nothing special. Mexican is my favorite and Lupes will suffice in a pinch. Only Mexican restaurant I've ever been to that uses yellow cheese. Also, first Mexican restaurant I've ever been to that I've paid extra for chips and salsa. Staff is always friendly and it is clean. Just not my go to place. read more

This is my favorite Mexican place in all of Genesee County. I don't get to make it out here as often as I'd like since I live in Davison but the chips and Salsa are the best. Highly recommend the chicken enchiladas! read more

The chips are fresh and so good. It is a smaller restaurant but they are always busy. The food is very good and the service is friendly.

The chips and salsa were delicious. The chips are freshly made and hot when they are delivered. They will cost you $3.50 per basket as they are not complimentary. The chicken was very moist and flavorful. The rice and and beans were standard but had a nice flavor as well. The total for one meal, chips, pop, and $4 tip was $23. It is a bit pricey but they did have some specials as well, which was a bit cheaper. read more

So far, I've only been to Lupe's once for lunch but we loved it and are looking forward to going back again soon. It's not a large place and can get kind of crowded but the food was excellent, wait staff very friendly. It's clean and you get enough food to make sure you don't leave hungry or to take home. Great little place that isn't all hype. read more

My boyfriend and I recently tried this place out. We came at a pretty busy time and had to wait at least 5 minutes for our waitress to even come take our drink. We decided to get an appetizer and it then took another while to get a plate full of dip and chips. We finally got to order dinner and we ordered what we thought were wet burrito dinners... Imagine our disappointment when she came out with one buritto each. They did get slower in business by this time but not 5 minutes later, we look over and our check is sitting on the table. We felt like bringing up the meal issue wasn't wanted by her lack of attention and deterred us from dessert. A good place for take out as the food was excellent... Service, not so much. read more

They have become my weekly go to place for quick authentic take out Mexican food. Have tried almost everything & can't say anything bad except maybe a small seating area if you want to eat there. read more

The food here is delicious and fresh. Love the chicken taco salad! Only thing that is bit negative is fact you must pay for chips and salsa... read more

Love their beef tacos, chips and salsa. The salsa is very fresh and is so spicy. I like spicy, so it's no big deal to me. I prefer the heat. It's clean, very nice staff, decent prices. One of the better Mexican restaurants in the area. I'll keep coming back, they won me over. read more

Always a great place to eat. I always get nachos with a lot of peppers cause I like mine hot. They are always friendly and they have always been nice to my family because they knew my aunt who use to come in 3 times a week before she died. People on here need to learn that they do charge you for chips and salsa so ask before you order. read more

Great place! Love the Jr Al. Excellent chips and guacamole! Eat there regularly. Nice help and friendly place.

Delicious food and great service! Generous portions for the price. We will go back.

The chips were the only good thing. The salsa had a ton of ground black pepper. Table pepper. Not chili peppers. The fajitas were seasoned the same, black pepper. The rice and beans all tasted like black pepper. I like black pepper, but not like that, the salsa looked like pepper was dumped in it. It was edible that's it. They use cheddar cheese, not queso blanco, not queso fresco, cheddar. I could tell by the menu, it was going to be Texmex not Mexican food, but it was way more Americanized than just Texmex. I lived in Mexico for quite some time, I know in Michigan it isn't the same but this was the most disappointed I've been with Mexican food. Honestly I'm really concerned it was just that day because all the other reviews love this place, but it was terrible. I would never go back. The only good thing was the service, our waitress was wonderful!!! read more