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    Lupes Restaurant

    4.2 (42 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Chips & salsa
    Liz L.

    Hands down the best Mexican food in the area!!! Homemade tortillas. The carne asada burrito is the best. They also have a few American food items on the menu. We drive 45 minutes just to eat here. The Owner is super nice. You have to try them if you are in the area!

    Microwaved chicken enchilada dinner
    Daniela B.

    Placed an order for lunch here based on a recommendation from a friend. Behind Hispanic myself, I hold "Mexican" food to a pretty high standard. Delano has over a dozen places to choose from. UNFORTUNATELY, this was such a disappointment. I was better off taking leftovers from home and warming them at work. I watched the owner (very sweet man) scoop rice & beans into a to go container, figured it was fresh food. Then he rolled up the tortillas from and placed them in the same container, added cheese & sauce and put the entire thing into the MICROWAVE. I thought to melt the cheese... but they were in there for a solid 3 minutes. It came out steaming and the container was almost melted. I was floored. Nonetheless I have already paid for my meal. Took it back to the office to eat... More disappoint after that, basic store bought canned sauce, old rice and beans. A couple bones in the shredded chicken, although that had decent flavor. Every thing else was just blah. Never again returning. It's been around for years and it has a very loyal clientele base. I won't be one of them.

    Al Pastor Burrito

    This restaurant is always serving homemade tortillas. Menu items such as their tacos (soft and hard shell) and taquitos are homemade. I have been going to this restaurant for years and they do not disappoint. I love how they care about their customers by making sure they leave the restaurant satisfied with their meal. As far as following the CDC guidelines, the workers are complying with the rules by wearing masks and gloves while preparing the food. Though there is no indoor seating due to the state restrictions, the restaurant maintains their cleanliness throughout the dining area. The food I ordered was well prepared and made in 15 minutes. The photos shown are their hard shell chicken tacos, al pastor burrito, and chicken taquitos.

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    Ben Russ G.

    For the past couple of weeks my family and I have been coming here, if not every week, every other week. We love coming here for their carne asada burritos and the tacos de papas. That's what my gf and I always get because the meals are cheap and the burritos have that homemade tortillas. The tacos de papas are the best that I've ever tried. The restaurant itself is well maintained with nice tables and clean floors. There's nice cool air conditioning for when it's hot during the summer. Their restroom are very clean and they have a restroom each for both genders. The staff is one of friendliest people you'll ever meet. Always greeting people.

    Best food for the road, asada burrito
    Jessica J.

    I love Lupes. I love Lupes a lot. We come here all the time because the food is great and the owner is so good to us. Ben is his name, not Lupe, and he so nice, he knows our names and already knows what we want. Im sure he is this way with other costumers. He's been serving Delano for over 25 years, I'm sure he knows his Loyola. My best friend used to tell me about the carne asada burritos for years but I would always play it safe with enchiladas and horchata, which are still amazing! Years later I tried the burrito and regretted that I never took her advice! This burrito blew my mind!!!!! The tortilla is homemade! HOMEMADE! Seriously! Not lying! I couldn't believe it. The asada is full of flavor, the salsa has just enough spice, the beans and rice are so good! I love them. Chicken enchiladas, chili verde, zincronoasada, rice, beans, bean and cheese burrito, toppers tacos, tortas, almost everything on the menu is so good and worth trying. You won't be disappointed.

    Jesus O.

    My Delano Quest of searching for the best. I'm from Bakersfield but work in Delano and my first stop of eating food in the city was Lupe's Restaurant. The picture of the carne asada burrito might not get you out of your sit but let me tell you that every ingredient in this burrito stood out! That's a rarity nowadays where people pay upwards of 10 dollars or more for an unflavored burrito at places such as Chipotle. The burrito was delicious. The flavor profile from the rice to the ridiculous salsa was amazing! I will definitely come back. :) The quesadillas look massive here which will be my next order.

    This is one of their yummy burritos with homemade tortilla and Taquitos, my husband and I loved every bite !!!
    Laura C.

    Decided to take a drive today and go to my favorite restaurant in Delano, Lupe's, it's a family owned business, very very clean, owners on premises and are very kind and hospitable. Lupe goes in early in the morning and makes homemade tortillas, I have been going there for many many years and never been disappointed... It is definitely worth the drive.

    Homemade fried chips
    Kat L.

    Lupes, que paso (what happened)? This place is a huge local Delano favorite for most of the commuters and residents. Eating at this restaurant is almost like a rite of passage for new teachers, and law enforcement personnel in Delano. It is an unofficial required experience for first timers in the community. They offer homemade tasty tortillas and deliciously crunchy freshly fried chips. Two stars because.... you can't have one of the largest lunch clientele and only offer tortillas & chips. My zincronasada (quesadilla with jalapeños & grilled onions), was severely lacking in flavor. I substituted asada for chicken and ended up with mushy, over boiled tasteless pollo. Those delicious chips were partnered up with pico de gallo, not a salsa. Pico de gallo would of been adequate to eat with the chips if it was fresh, preferably made that morning. Tomatoes and onions were transparent, and the texture of both those ingredients were slushy. I will admit I am a bit of a salsa snob, but if you can fry up a basket of great chips, your setting high standards for stellar salsa as a guaranteed winning dip. Lupes, sorry but you lost my yearly homage during the prep day one hour lunches in which so many educators seek you out. I will miss your tortillas & crunchy hot chips. Good luck my old friend. Hopefully better days await you.

    Enchilada special

    This restaurant is a great place to grab a meal. The staff and owner are friendly and the food is priced decently. Please continue to support local businesses during the lockdown! They do offer takeout. Yum!

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    Ground beef tacos are delicious and so are the cheese enchiladas. The service is great as well

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    1 year ago

    The owner is such a great guy & always a pleasure to talk to. Whenever my son visits Delano, Lupes is a MUST

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    7 years ago

    We love Lupes! We've been ordering take out for almost 20 years. Excellent Mexican food, super friendly staff, fast service.

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    8 years ago

    Love the food I always get the nachos with shredded beef the food is fresh and customer service is good

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    11 years ago

    Love love this place! Only place i go to for my tacos. The workers are friendly nd the prices are reasonable! Totally recommend this place.

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    Food was flavorless. Enchiladas very dry, don't waste your $$ eating here. Will not be returning

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