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    LuLu's - Main St

    3.2 (348 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    lulu-rita $10
    Jennifer W.

    This was an alright place to grab some Mexican food in downtown Los Altos - I got the carne asada burrito bowl ($12.50) which was a bit skimpy on the portion size. The bowl tasted fine and I enjoyed the amount of fresh tomatoes in the bowl, though it didn't really stand out to me as a dish. It tasted fresher and less fast-food-like than Chipotle, but portions were definitely significantly smaller. Entrees came with chips & salsa and my plate had like a dozen or so chips, but my friend's entree came with literally 4 chips, so she had to go back and ask for more. Given how cheap chips are, seemed a bit off-putting that they would skimp so much on that. On the other hand, the lulu-rita drink was excellent and refreshing and interestingly, was cheaper than my entree. We came for a weekend lunch and it was busy, but still possible to get a table and dine in despite the crowd. Parking can be hit or miss, since you'll need to find street parking or circle the public parking lots -- definitely more difficult during weekends. All in all, the food was decent, but it wouldn't necessarily be at the top of my list to visit again.

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    Nancy L.

    I haven't been here since Covid! Fish tacos - fish was nicely grilled and flavorful with fresh salad on top. Enchilada-- my boyfriend tried the pablano sauce . It was light and creamy. Not spicy . Chili relleno -- that was okay. The sauce was too runny and not enough cheese inside the chili. Taquitos--. Nice a crunchy , super good as an appetizer. Nice and casual place for a quick dinner.

    Super Burrito

    Got a super burrito and horchata. After tip it was some how 26 dollars.This is too pricey for what I got. I understand it does match the price of the area but this is more absurd the usual. Size was good and food was ok and standard. Horchata was grainy which can be good or bad. Ok service soled and ok ambiance

    Olivia R.

    I highly recommend Lulu's!! The tacos are tasty and spicy, served hot, with a variety of sauces and salsas to personalize the dish and give an extra kick. I ordered street tacos, which are served with a side of radish and lime. The meat of choice is heavily sprinkled with cilantro and finely chopped white onion. The location is in downtown Los Altos, a convenient and cute area decorated with succulents out front of the neighboring shops. I examined the menu and asked for water cups, which the staff promptly filled in advance rather than sending me to a refreshments bar with an empty glass. I sat outdoors to enjoy the weather, and the food was delivered to the table within minutes. The server offered mild red salsa and a spicy salsa verde to compliment our dishes. The feel of the restaurant is welcoming for all ages. The dishes are easily affordable for students to return to on a regular basis.

    Carne Asada Burrito with Rice
    Betsy C.

    A convenient spot in the Los Altos downtown, I stopped here for lunch during the Arts and Wine Festival. I've always been a fan of burritos, so I went with a carne asada and rice one, and loved it! It even came with a side of chips and salsa. The staff were very friendly and the food arrived fast too, which I'm always grateful for. I also loved the outdoor area, I enjoyed the burrito on some tables along the street right outside the shop that had a great view of the many artists that had come to share their art during the festival.

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    A good spot for Mexican food in the area. The huevos rancheros was okay but the enchilada plate was excellent! The tortillas were delicious and handmade. Lots of seating for the counter service

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    Way overpriced for what you get - I ordered chicken fajitas plate for $31 and got 5 tiny strips of chicken about an inch long - never again

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    4 months ago

    Smallest burrito and horchata i have gotten for 26 DOLLARS. I get the location but that much for a burrito ? Pretty insane

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    Food has always been consistent and good. The sauces are awesome. All considering, still good value for money. So I keep going back.

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    3 years ago

    Good food excellent service. Seating inside is good but a little limited. However not a problem and great outdoor seating in front

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    Thank you for your wonderful review, Michael!

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    Al pastor burrito bowl was absolutely fire. Ambiance is above-average for a Mexican restaurant. Service was friendly.

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