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Looked for places to eat on Yelp, Doña Lupe's was rated pretty high. Decided to try it out. As previous reviewer said you need to set your "expectations" before going. This is a small hole in the wall place. You'll hike uphill to get there and when you arrive you'll see a small restaurant on the corner and you'll think "is this it?" You'll walk in past people making food using their hands. You walk into a small room maybe 12 by 12 , somewhat stuffy, there's a TV on the wall in the corner with Spanish novellas playing." There is no menu, your choices are enchiladas mineras with or without onions. Food was good, 6 of us of ate for around $5 US each. When you go to Doña Lupe's you immerse yourself in local Guanajuato, this is a place where locals would eat.
My boyfriend and I are visiting Guanajuato and kept hearing about this place and their enchiladas. My boyfriend had the regular dishes (just delicious!!) and bam hooked ,my boyfriend loves this place ! Yes! Also she makes her dishes usually fried in pork lard and unfortunately I can't eat pork products for health reasons . Tell me why Doña Lupe made you feel comfortable in going out of her way to cook them in regular corn oil ! This business , the people that work there with her and just her on her own are just awesome . WILL COME BACK! Thank you for going out of your way for me and spectacular dishes !
We three British middle aged guys just had a nice cheap simple meal here at around 9pm on the first Monday of May. It was empty when we arrived (although completely full of locals the week before) but we were joined by an Anglo British couple who had found it on Yelp they said. The food had two options 85 for the chicken based meal and 70 for the non chicken meal. Both had cheese on and were very tasty. The other couple were pleased too. There was no alcohol served but they said that one could bring one's own. It was up an alleyway which technically one should not go up after dark. There was an armed security guard/policeman at the steps junction nearby and signs saying beware to malevolent people as being watched. We felt safe. Whilst there a couple of loud marauding mariachi bands with following groups in tow passed by. All very atmospheric! We left happy and feeling safe to make the short way back to our accommodation nearby in the Main Street, Casa Alonsa 53. This is not on TA as it is so remote. I have only just installed the app and was surprised to see it came up first in the list when I opened it! It is on the path and steps down from the Pipila viewpoint so I suppose tourists spot it easily (as we had done last week!).
Expectations are important. If u understand what u are getting into maybe it's more of 2.5. Keep in mind this is a "hole in the wall" and I do mean Low standards hole in the wall place for Mexico. Bottom on a house up the hill from the center of town. When u walk in lady mixing food with her hands. No gloves. Small little place with no ventalation and super cramped. Service if u are a gringo isn't good. No gringos Flies all over the place landing on your neck and table. Enchilada pretty good chicken Also good. Soda in bottle and price was great. 15$ including tip for me and the wife. But I won't come back with the wife. She almost gagged like 4 times waiting to order and only picked at the food for fear of getting sick. Can't imagine what the bano looked like. Felt like I needed a shower after dinner! Just being real here as the reviews were excellent for this place.
This restaurant is basically the kitchen and living room of a small house with the family making the enchiladas in the kitchen right as you walk in. The aroma is intoxicating, and while I hadn't had enchiladas mineras before, these were outstanding. The family members waiting on the five or six tables in the place are very friendly, and the time it took from sitting down to having my food was just under five minutes. You get your food on a styrofoam plate with a plastic fork, so don't expect anything fancy, but this is about as legit as it gets. Due to the place being so tiny, it gets packed regularly, and it was full as I was leaving, though when I arrived at 7:30pm-ish on a Friday night, I was lucky enough to get a free table.
Dona Lupe should be world famous for her enchiladas mineras. Ask around and you will get to her hole in the wall home cooked enchiladas. The have only two items on the menu: red enchiladas with cheese, potatoes and carrots or red enchiladas with cheese, potatoes, carrots and chicken. The chicken is incredible. Try to find it up of the main street in downtown close to the Callejón de el Bezo.
We stumbled across this little restaurant that is located on the corner of Callejon del Venado by accident. Actually I should say we could all smell something delicious cooking. We were on a callejoneada passing by when all of the sudden we could all smell the same thing: enchiladas Mineras. I am in no way being dramatic, that is exactly what happened! You can smell this dish cooking down the block. After the callejoneada ended we headed back to Enchiladas Doña Lupe. The restaurant is small, and enchiladas mineras are the only thing on the menu but they are so delicious! The first part of the restaurant has a table for six and it is also where the enchiladas are cooked. There are 3 more tables on the left, like I said small. Oh and did I mention cheap! The enchiladas were only something like 35 pesos. So happy we came across this little gem!
Everyone says you must try the regional specialty, enchiladas mineras. Well, I never ignore emphatic food tips. My Airbnb host brought me here and I have to say, these enchiladas were homey and savory and utterly satisfying. They are dipped in a guajillo chile sauce then fried in oil and served with sautéed potato and carrot cubes, along with roast chicken. The only condiment needed, and indeed the only one provided, was jalapeños en escabeche. A hearty (for a small woman anyway) serving plus a cold glass bottle of soda set me back $5. Delicious deal and a wonderful intro to Guanajuato's specialty.
Come here if you want to try the best Enchiladas Mineras in Guanajuato. This place is so unassuming, unpretentious, homely, and not to mention extremely cheap. You get an option of 2 main dishes to choose from and typically most people go for the Enchiladas Mineras. You can get the Enchiladas with or without chicken. Unless you are a vegetarian, go for the chicken. The chicken is so soft and flavorful and the enchiladas have the perfect seasoning. The cheese, carrots, potatoes all are such simple but powerful additions to the dish that you cannot help but almost lick your empty plate within minutes. The pickled jalapeños and carrots that are served on each table are so delicious and the jalapeños have such a nice kick to complement this dish. I also ordered the hibiscus juice, which honestly has such a large serving and is a must here! The place does get crowded at around 7pm with a line, especially since there are not that many seats. After almost an hour wait (trust me it is worth it), I was seated. If you come alone or with just one person, chances are, you will be sitting with strangers and making friends as you eat. read more
1 year ago
First saw this restaurant on YouTube and said I had to give it a try. The restaurant was located literally right around the corner from the hotel we stayed. Arrived at the perfect time because we were a group of 15 and we were able to get seated. I was going to share with my wife but after eating a little I had to order my own plate. Very delicious and reasonably priced. read more
10 months ago
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3 years ago
Definitely a must stop; I been trying in different places restaurants and hotels and it is amazing how something can be so simple and amazing here... If you come to Gto. is a must stop and than you can try anywhere else but this one are above and beyond. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
These enchiladas are delicious! Well served . The plate comes with a side of grilled chicken, but I didn't get it. You won't regret it, and you're welcome read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Most definitely the best enchiladas mineras we've had in GTO. The owners are the sweetest as well! read more
5 years ago
Looked for places to eat on Yelp, Doña Lupe's was rated pretty high. Decided to try it out. As previous reviewer said you need to set your "expectations" before going. This is a small hole in the wall place. You'll hike uphill to get there and when you arrive you'll see a small restaurant on the corner and you'll think "is this it?" You'll walk in past people making food using their hands. You walk into a small room maybe 12 by 12 , somewhat stuffy, there's a TV on the wall in the corner with Spanish novellas playing." There is no menu, your choices are enchiladas mineras with or without onions. Food was good, 6 of us of ate for around $5 US each. When you go to Doña Lupe's you immerse yourself in local Guanajuato, this is a place where locals would eat. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
My boyfriend and I are visiting Guanajuato and kept hearing about this place and their enchiladas. My boyfriend had the regular dishes (just delicious!!) and bam hooked ,my boyfriend loves this place ! Yes! Also she makes her dishes usually fried in pork lard and unfortunately I can't eat pork products for health reasons . Tell me why Doña Lupe made you feel comfortable in going out of her way to cook them in regular corn oil ! This business , the people that work there with her and just her on her own are just awesome . WILL COME BACK! Thank you for going out of your way for me and spectacular dishes ! read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
We three British middle aged guys just had a nice cheap simple meal here at around 9pm on the first Monday of May. It was empty when we arrived (although completely full of locals the week before) but we were joined by an Anglo British couple who had found it on Yelp they said. The food had two options 85 for the chicken based meal and 70 for the non chicken meal. Both had cheese on and were very tasty. The other couple were pleased too. There was no alcohol served but they said that one could bring one's own. It was up an alleyway which technically one should not go up after dark. There was an armed security guard/policeman at the steps junction nearby and signs saying beware to malevolent people as being watched. We felt safe. Whilst there a couple of loud marauding mariachi bands with following groups in tow passed by. All very atmospheric! We left happy and feeling safe to make the short way back to our accommodation nearby in the Main Street, Casa Alonsa 53. This is not on TA as it is so remote. I have only just installed the app and was surprised to see it came up first in the list when I opened it! It is on the path and steps down from the Pipila viewpoint so I suppose tourists spot it easily (as we had done last week!). read more
5 years ago
Expectations are important. If u understand what u are getting into maybe it's more of 2.5. Keep in mind this is a "hole in the wall" and I do mean Low standards hole in the wall place for Mexico. Bottom on a house up the hill from the center of town. When u walk in lady mixing food with her hands. No gloves. Small little place with no ventalation and super cramped. Service if u are a gringo isn't good. No gringos Flies all over the place landing on your neck and table. Enchilada pretty good chicken Also good. Soda in bottle and price was great. 15$ including tip for me and the wife. But I won't come back with the wife. She almost gagged like 4 times waiting to order and only picked at the food for fear of getting sick. Can't imagine what the bano looked like. Felt like I needed a shower after dinner! Just being real here as the reviews were excellent for this place. read more
10 years ago
This restaurant is basically the kitchen and living room of a small house with the family making the enchiladas in the kitchen right as you walk in. The aroma is intoxicating, and while I hadn't had enchiladas mineras before, these were outstanding. The family members waiting on the five or six tables in the place are very friendly, and the time it took from sitting down to having my food was just under five minutes. You get your food on a styrofoam plate with a plastic fork, so don't expect anything fancy, but this is about as legit as it gets. Due to the place being so tiny, it gets packed regularly, and it was full as I was leaving, though when I arrived at 7:30pm-ish on a Friday night, I was lucky enough to get a free table. read more
5 years ago
Dona Lupe should be world famous for her enchiladas mineras. Ask around and you will get to her hole in the wall home cooked enchiladas. The have only two items on the menu: red enchiladas with cheese, potatoes and carrots or red enchiladas with cheese, potatoes, carrots and chicken. The chicken is incredible. Try to find it up of the main street in downtown close to the Callejón de el Bezo. read more
12 years ago
We stumbled across this little restaurant that is located on the corner of Callejon del Venado by accident. Actually I should say we could all smell something delicious cooking. We were on a callejoneada passing by when all of the sudden we could all smell the same thing: enchiladas Mineras. I am in no way being dramatic, that is exactly what happened! You can smell this dish cooking down the block. After the callejoneada ended we headed back to Enchiladas Doña Lupe. The restaurant is small, and enchiladas mineras are the only thing on the menu but they are so delicious! The first part of the restaurant has a table for six and it is also where the enchiladas are cooked. There are 3 more tables on the left, like I said small. Oh and did I mention cheap! The enchiladas were only something like 35 pesos. So happy we came across this little gem! read more
Everyone says you must try the regional specialty, enchiladas mineras. Well, I never ignore emphatic food tips. My Airbnb host brought me here and I have to say, these enchiladas were homey and savory and utterly satisfying. They are dipped in a guajillo chile sauce then fried in oil and served with sautéed potato and carrot cubes, along with roast chicken. The only condiment needed, and indeed the only one provided, was jalapeños en escabeche. A hearty (for a small woman anyway) serving plus a cold glass bottle of soda set me back $5. Delicious deal and a wonderful intro to Guanajuato's specialty. read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
7 years ago
What a find! Excellent Dinner! Enchiladas were amazing! Great for everyone, even the kiddos. Everything is homemade. The portion size was perfect. Loved the quaintness! read more
8 years ago
The wait was well worth it. They open at 6 pm but at 6:30, we were still waiting to get in. They finally opened their doors and in we went. My wife and I both ordered enchiladas mineras with chicken on the side. You can order them with or without chicken. The enchiladas come with mexican cheese inside and a medley of carrot and potatoe squares on top. I added onion to mine. It did not take long for our food to arrive and boy did it look and smell delicious! The piece of chicken was just the right amount of fried and dont get me started on the enchiladas. My plate had five enchilada halves. It looked like I was not going to get full but it was filling and I was full. Every bite was full of flavor and the chicken was juicy. The location is small but there is room inside. The price was fair for the amount of food. I highly recommend this place. Its located at the tp of the stairs of the callejon del beso. read more
9 years ago
No photos did this meal justice... Real delicious homemade enchiladas on a bed of lettuce topped with sweet carrots, onions then topped with cheese and some moist chicken hugging the dish for a foodgasam waiting to happen. Basically cooked and served out of a home. Saturday and Sunday they serve Pozole if you want a taste of some real good soup! The walk and wait can be a bit of a task but trust me...it is well worth it!!! read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
The best enchiladas I had in Guanajuato City! Recommend 100%, it has the authentic taste you will not find anywhere else in the city. There are 5 enchiladas and a piece of chicken of choice ( thigh or leg) just enough. read more
9 years ago
Hands down the best enchiladas I've had in ALL of Mexico! Taste JUST LIKE MY MOMS (maybe that's why I loved them so much ). Full of flavor! Loaded with cheese & cooked onions. Comes with what seems to be almost half a chicken on top and a huge side of sautéed carrots & potatoes. Can't wait to make that trip back! read more
8 years ago
Hands down this is the best place we ate in Guanajuato! We got the enchiladas mineras and they were delicious. read more
7 years ago
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10 years ago
Hands down a must try when your in this beautiful town!!!!so you can really let your nose find this place for you. Truly a homemade cooked meal, the enchiladas mineras are too good to pass up... Go try them out !! read more
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10 years ago
ok first of all, trust me on this review, I was born and raised in Mexico so I pride myself in my Mexican palate and good taste on Mexican food. That being said the enchiladas here are amazing!!!! this is nothing like the stuff they sell in the US, this is not a baked enchilada, with shredded yellow cheese and that canned sauce, don't if you love that stuff (I don't know why you would), then this is not the place for you. Now if you want authentic Mexican tasting enchiladas then definitely come here! You will get a complete Mexican hole in the wall experience here, starting with the location, this is not a typical restaurant, it's pretty much a living room with tables and chairs! When I visited it was 3 of us and we had to share a table with a couple, with added to the experience since they were locals and recommended us other places to go. But back to the food: then enchiladas come in 2 ways: either with chicken or no chicken, those are the only 2 choices you have, there is no menu. So know that if you order with chicken they serve you a piece of chicken ON THE SIDE, don't expect the enchiladas to be stuffed with chicken, the enchiladas themselves are not stuffed with anything, the cheese is on top and it comes with sautéed potatoes and carrots also. I tried it with no chicken and it was amazing!! the other thing you can get here is the pozole which was also good. When you come to Guanajuato definitely come here! it's just around the callejon de el beso. Also be ready to make a line, this is a popular spot with the locals. read more
9 years ago
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Antigua Plaza de Gallos 28
Col. Zona Centro
36000 Guanajuato
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