The Green tamales were dry the tamales were not tasty at all. The red are burnt. It is sad because they used to be the best tamales in town and now they're just any ordinary Tamales Very poor quality read more

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simply the best tamales ever !!!! seriously bar none. sure theres lots of tamale venders out there especially in el paso, but why would you go anywhere else and skimp out on a great tamale and live to brag about it. read more

Holy crap. The wait might scare you at first, but stick it through and know you will be the rockstar for your family. The tamales here are so stupid delicious, that you'll honestly regret you didn't order more while you're here. My favorite are the red, but make sure to grab some of their raja con queso tamales! I recommend doubling your order. For real, just double your order! read more

Their tamales and champurrado are amazing! We've tried different locations in El Paso but this one for sure takes the throne. Even if there's a line of 10+ people they are very well prepared, awesome customer service as well. read more

What happened!!?? Why so small.. disappointed. The tamales were much smaller than before. While they're perfect for a snack, I felt the portion size didn't quite match the price. I'd love to see larger tamales or a better value pack in the future. read more

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My brother in law always brings us menudo and chicharrones from Lupita's Tamales but this is the first time I've gone there. I've always been intimidated by the lack of parking and the long lines. Today I was heading back with hubby's car from the auto body shop in Canutillo and I saw there wasn't a wait at 10:00 a.m. I found parking in front and was surprised that the seating was outside. It makes sense once you get inside because every square inch is covered in sodas and goodies. Chicharrones piled up in the display cases, trotters, tamales, bunuelos, etc. The Mexican Cokes were the big ones 500ml from Mexico and only $2.60 each, the smaller normal size was $2, so no brainier to get the big ones. There were helpers that spoke English and they take credit cards, so even though the food is super traditional and it looks like a hole in the wall, don't be fooled..this is a well run modern operation. I got a half dozen because it was cheaper at $1.67/each than getting an individual one at $1.75/each. It's a wash after that, but people seemed to order a dozen at a time. The prices came out to be higher though than advertised with my tamales at $10.40 and that's before they added the tax. It's not much but it's a pet peeve when the prices aren't what's advertised. I'm not sure if that's a credit card fee because it seemed like the cash price as well. In any, case, I got half a dozen with 2 each of the Rojo w/Puerco, Verde w/Pollo, and Chile w/Queso. I also got 2 burritos at $3 a pop (barbacoa and chicharrones), 1 lb of chicharrone nubs, and 2 large Mexican Cokes came out to be after taxes $25.01. Not bad for a lot of food. The trio of which I shall now dub the Three Kings, because they were bursting with meat in the middle, was warm and moist. The Chile one spilled over so it looked like it was hollow, but trust me, it overflowed the edges and got messy. I don't know what the reviews are saying about the meat to masa ratio being small because definitely isn't. The only thing I would fault them for is not having a lot of flavor, it was sort of bland. I don't know. I only eat pasteles for Christmas and they eat it with ketchup. Am I supposed to have salsa on the tamales? The barbacoa was greasy. I think Los Primos is still my favorite barbacoa and it's down the street. The chicharron burrito was exceptionally good, one of the best flavored ones I've had, and honestly that's all I really eat when I order burritos here in El Paso so I've eaten a lot. Definitely go try it and enjoy a local legend and favorite. There's a whole lot of love, labor, and lard in each tamal. I really appreciate that I can get them easily all year round because of their hard work. Go out and support local! Tamales Lupita (915) 877-2208 6860 Doniphan Dr B, Canutillo, TX 79835 https://maps.app.goo.gl/xnnBvZQuytFW6sJi9 read more

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Ordered a variety of tamales. They were OK. Ordered chile verde and a Chile Colorado burrito. They were on the dry side for our liking. The chicharrones were kick ass. Might stop by for some more for the trip home. The service was excellent. Very nice and attentive. read more

La comida sabia horrible nada que ver a unos Años atras. La tortillas ya no las hacen ellos

I like that place, always consistent and the entire menus is fantastic. If you absolutely need the best food for an occasion then they are always a safe bet. read more

Riquísimos tamales, mis favoritos son los de rajas con queso y los de chile verde. No están secos, tienen muy buen tamaño y el relleno perfecto. No compras masa seca, como en otros lugares. read more

Not spicy like I'm used to from them but the flavor is amazing as always. Love that they don't skimp on the fillings in their tamales. Inflation made it hard to give them my debit lol. $20 for a dozen now. Thats the same for other places too, still worth it. Supporting local and the quality is always great. Long lines but moves quick and it tells you the food is good. read more

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So bummed that they were closed when I was in El Paso (Easter weekend) but I understand. This place has the best tamales in the world. Hands down. Can't say more than that! read more

Best tamales! I am originally from El Paso but moved to Albuquerque in 2010. I stop and pick up a few dozen when I visit and freeze them for later. read more

I'm very disappointed with Lupita. It was my "Go To" place when we wanted tamales for special occasions or just when we were in the mood. Sadly, the quality has gone down and the prices have gone up. The size of a tamale has gotten smaller and the taste is subpar. I have been there on two occasions thinking it was an off day but the tamales were the same very, very, poor quality. Not worth standing in line. read more

I love their tamales and their menudo. The place gets packed and the lines long but they take care of lightning speed. The pricing is updated read more

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Tamales are great. I personally love the queso con rajas but they are all real good. Highly recommend if you're in the area to take some home. read more

Best burritos and tamales anywhere! My favorite are the chile verde. The red chile is also really good as well as the chile relleno burrito and the menudo. I found the staff to be fast and friendly. read more

It doesn't matter if this is the best tamales in town. These people are so rude. Just because I can't understand and speak Spanish, doesn't mean you should roll your eyes at me. And when I didn't understand the order back the employee mugged me. If you love tamales and bitter people, come here but otherwise look elsewhere read more

Tamales here are pretty good. Overpriced and too much masa is the reason I have this review. Meat quality is good and flavor is there with both the pork and chicken...but $12-$14 for a dozen tamales is expensive when they're $6-$8/doz in other cities. The masa to meat ratio is about 70/30. I prefer the opposite. It's worth the trip, but not in a huge hurry to return due to price. read more

Their menudo was so stinky that I couldn't eat it. Service is very poor, I requested one cup with less posole and all what I got was a cup full of posole. Their tamales keep getting smaller. Lupita's is not what it used to be, the quality of their food is very poor. read more

We get the chicharron here and we love the variety of items this little place has to offer. The price is great and the staff are very friendly! read more

My favorite tamales !! I'm going to miss them so much when I leave El Paso !! Big fan of the red.

Ordered two dozen red tamales and one dozen of the green queso tamales. As soon as we opened the bags we could smell the maza going bad. Had to throw them away. read more

The worse tamales I have ever had.... they should be call Lupita masa tamales....cause they have more masa then then anything else.... lucky if you find any meat...what a wasted of $$$..... By the way Lupita was highly recommend...it was a big disappointment... going back to my old spot read more

Old fashioned, very hard working and incredibly pleasant people to deal with. Quality tamales and delicious burritos. I talk myself out of those turkey tails here and then. read more

Omg we visited family in El Paso over thanksgiving and coming from San Diego we have tons of great Mexican food but Lupitas Tamales is the real deal, best tamales I've ever tasted!!! Got one dozen of each for the trip home! These are legit tamales! read more

Great variety to pick from. Friendly service. Line a little slow since only one line......Recommend this location

1 pound of Carnitas to go. Made some tortas ahogadas with the bread from the La Central Bakery 2 infront of Tamales Lupitas. They were delicious! read more

Best tamales in the area. Love pork, chicken and green chile cheese tamales. They also have great chile Relleno burritos, pork skins and Turkey tails to die for. Glad they are in my area. read more

Tamales are... so so... and they could use some help with HGTV cause it doesn't appear clean or attractive. Parking ‍.... seriously. read more

POOR QUALITY AND TASTE This used to be the number one spot for tamales but lately they have been messing up the green chili tamales are to dry the corn husks (hojas) they use for the tamales are put on in little pieces not large normal pieces and then the pork chicharones they sell are much too greasy it is SAD because they used to be the best for many years read more

Too much Masa very little meat and they are small. Not worth the money or wait. I would rather drive to Gussies and get some much better Tamales as well get some bread. read more

This place used to be my favorite, I especially like the cheese and green chile tamales. Unfortunately they always run out so today I ordered the red tamales. They were not good at all, the meat had a funny taste and not too much flavor. I will go back to get the green ones but will not recommend the red ones at all. Not much red Chile flavor either. read more

Great tamales place...be sure to check out the Rio Grande across the street...guy some giant blocks of cheese for $20 right outside.

I have been on a Tamale quest for a month now and I stumbled upon this place I see the locals come here among other city residents. it's definitely a hidden Gem the outside is clearly posted Lupitas Tamales it easy to spot feom the street as I park the car can see there is a line forming outside waiting to come in I can't wait to get inside and place my order the menu is simple Tamales Pork, Chicken, Cheese and Sweet. $14.00 a dozen. They also sell mexican sodas and regular sodas also they sell carnitas, and other meats. As the line moves quickly I get in and there are 2 clerks taking orders and finally it's my turn I want to try them all so I order a dozen and mix them up with a Mexican Coke. I pay with cash but they take ATM bank/credit cards. When I get to my car the smell is wonderful I couldn't wait to get home and eat one so I unwrapped the Pollo con salsa verde it was moist full of flavor the green chile's, the seasoned chicken it was the perfect combination of spicy and the masa was amazing I never had a cheese tamale taste so good it's like the tamale Angels just blessed these tamales I was like wow let me go back inside and buy another dozen. In my years I've tasted many tamales but none like this one and don't even get me started on the cheese & green Chile they were also amazing just the perfect hint of spicy not mild not medium just right it was just exploding with flavor I loved it words can't describe what my tummy was feeling all I know is that it was good darn good and made daily. When I'm craving tamales I'm coming here trust me there worth it if your a Tamale lover like me you will love Lupitas Tamales an if you don't think there as good as I claim hey are try them for your self you won't be disappointed read more

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The place to go for green chile and cheese , red chile and meat, green chile and chicken and sweet with nuez y pasas. Hard working people. They also have bottled Mexican sodas , carnitas, chicharrones, burritos and prepared masa to try your tamale skills at home. read more

This Christmas Eve was my second waking up at 4:30am like I'm some kind of farm animal, just so my family would not go hungry and without this Mexican tradition. You have to know the drill and how this place works. Get there early, because they will run out of red and it usually take 25-40 minutes for them to get a new batch out. If you want dulce or green chile and cheese, get there early. They run out and they're done. Why do I love them? Consistency. The masa to meat ratio is balanced. These tamales are gooooooooooood. They're spicy and flavorful, but not so hot that you need a gallon of milk to stop the heat. They have green chile and cheese (YUM), green chile and chicken (DOUBLE YUM), red chile and pork (YUM), and no frills dulce (HECK YEAH!). I've been other times when you can order burritos and meat. Their barbacoa is heaven. I've always been impressed with the food I get from there. The owner is doing is right by keeping things simple and yummy. read more

They USED to be the best but now there is hardly any meat in the tamales and the prices have skyrocketed! Grocery store or Costco frozen tamales have more flavor. Disappointing. read more

I thought I had waited too late to get Christmas tamales. My barber suggested Lupitas and I will be forever grateful. Green and red - they were absolutely fabulous. Tasty and just the right amount of spicy bite. This will always be my go to place for tamales, just like Kikis for enchiladas and Good Luck for menudo, and Chopes for chile rellenos. Now the search continues for the perfect taco. They freeze well and reheat nicely (I use a double boiler to steam them). read more

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Best vegetarian tamales!! Yes you heard right when you buy tamales here, it will be the best tasting masa ever. They don't put any meat. You're lucky to get a tea spoon if anything. I'm sure the company could make me look like a liar but they won't. Like I said when you ask for red or green they are all masa and taste okay for masa tamales. Which they will charge you 15 bucks for!! You're better off getting them for a random person, from a Walmart parking lot. read more