We are so happy to have this restaurant in our neighborhood! The staff is friendly and the food is delicious. It all happens in a relaxing atmosphere with positive energy. Happy hour specials from 3 to 6 every day make this an easy choice in Merced! Highly recommended! read more

The food was actually good, but unfortunately the service and overall experience really took away from it. While my family and I were still eating, the staff started cleaning up after a large party and used bleach to clean the floors while we were sitting there eating. The smell was so strong that it completely ruined my appetite. We also felt like we were being rushed, even though the restaurant didn't close for another hour. I understand cleaning and getting things ready for closing, but using such a strong chemical like bleach while customers are still eating was really unpleasant. We came in to enjoy a meal and left feeling uncomfortable and rushed. The food was good, but based on the service and this experience, I'm not sure I would return. read more

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Been here once and always wanted to return , good service and good food. My family and I really enjoyed our time here. Hope to be back soon. read more

Great spot for some good eats and drinks. The Michelada with Corona was pretty good, kind of like a Bloody Mary. The chimichanga was okay, the chicken inside it was a little dry. But I could t stop eating it... my plate was empty when it was over. My wife had the fried Talapia. It was good and juicy. Not overcooked. Very crunchy too! Seems like we left feeling really full. We came for lunch and didn't need to eat dinner Bathrooms were well stocked, but not very clean. Wait staff was nice and frie read more

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Saturday morning 9:00 am Menudo and Michelada. Just what the doctor ordered. Love this place! read more

Lupian's Mexican Restaurant - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

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I actually called in an order, the waitress that took my order was very friendly and said my order would be ready in 10mins. I had ordered a two enchilada dinner for my wife as I had already ate at a party. The food was hot and ready when I arrived to pick it up. The price was fair and I was quickly rang up and on my way. The food was very tasty . read more

Met the family here at Lupian's for our monthly family dinner. The restaurant is spacious, clean and has a nice comforting feel. The service was so so. The young man seemed a bit confused with who ordered what, but the young lady at the bar was on point. I had the bacon wrapped shrimp plate with rice and beans. I also ordered a carnitas taco with flour tortilla for $7.99+ tax. The shrimp plate was good because anything wrapped in bacon is going to be delicious When the young man brought out my carnitas taco it was on corn tortillas so I had to let him know that I ordered the flour tortilla taco. He took it back and moments later brought me back the sad taco you see in the picture. It seems like all they did was warm up a flour tortilla and scraped the filling off the corn tortilla taco they initially brought me. There was no lettuce, no tomato, no love. I didn't ask but for a flour tortilla taco I half expected the flour tortilla to be fried like a taco shell. Either way for $7.99 + tax, it was the saddest flour tortilla taco that I've ever had, not to mention there was only about 2oz of carnitas in the entire taco. Very disappointing read more

Lupian's Mexican Restaurant - Sad taco with flour tortilla - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

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Goood Food Good Service, you are missing out if you haven't stopped by and tasted their food..!

Service was great! The food for me was a 8/10. We liked the decorations and how they were decorated for Valentine's Day. They had a cute balloon arch. read more

Lupian's Mexican Restaurant - Entrance - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

This Mexican seafood restaurant offers spectacular service and a beautiful, welcoming atmosphere. The ambiance was really nice and made the experience even better. The food was good, and we truly enjoyed our visit. read more

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A friend had recommended this place for happy hour. The restaurant has a private bar space on the corner of the building. The food was generic, nothing special. The service is slow so don't come here hungry ready to eat quickly. I ordered the $2 margaritas. I noticed they had Grand Malo tequila which I had bought for $25 at the grocery store and I liked it so I ordered 3 shot for my friends to try it. When I got the bill and paid it without making sure it is right. I got home and pulled the receipt out. Wow! I saw they charged me $17 for each shot. Yeah, don't come here or check for hidden fees on your bill. $17 shots from a $25 bottle... wow! read more

Lupian's Mexican Restaurant - $17 shots from a $25 bottle during happy hour - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

Went to try this restaurant on a Sunday afternoon. It was packed due to the local university graduation. Was told at first it'll be 10-15 minutes for a table so we waited. Then once we were seated we were given chips and salsa and our drinks ordered within 5 minutes of being seated. Half the group ordered waters and got their drinks quick. The half of the group that got alcoholic drinks waited 20 minutes for their drinks. By the time the bar drinks arrived at the table they were sweating from sitting so long. The food took about 40 minutes after the bar drinks were delivered and after the 2 rounds of chips for the group. I got the aguachile mixto and there was pieces of oyster shells at the bottom that cut into my mouth. Had high hopes for this place as it was rated highly but definitely not worth a second visit. read more

The service was fast. The food tasted very authentic. I loved the aesthetic of the inside. Overall 10/10. read more

Lupian's Mexican Restaurant - Fish Tostada/Tostada de Ceviche 11. Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

Service was great very attentive, friendly, and quick. The servers came to check on us a good amount of times but not like every five seconds. Food was delicious, we loved the pollo ranchero and fajitas. read more

Such a beautiful new space with the same comforting, homey Lupian vibe! This team has since moved from downtown/16th st into the El Portal plaza (former Las Islitas) and it feels and looks great. The dining room is very spacious and has artistic wall art from the sea. The staff here are all so pleasant and attentive. There's also a designated bar area with a full bar: spirits, beer, and wine. There are also TVs available if you wanna sit in and watch a game. On a regular night, I usually like to order some fish/shrimp tacos. But if I want something heavier and a signature dish of this restaurant, I'll get the Molcajete. You also can't go wrong with a shrimp tostada or some ceviche. Come check out the new place! read more

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What a nightmare! Food poisoning, dirty silverware, terrible waitresses. The worst dining experience of my life. We took our out-of-town friends out to dinner. There was a table with 8 people In the center of the restaurant who had finished eating, empty plates but lots of drinks on the table. I just figured they would be leaving soon. They were as obnoxious as you could imagine. Half were drunk, cursing, being confrontational dirt bags. The waitress kept serving them drinks, riling them up even more. The cursing just kept getting louder and constant. I was embarrassed for bringing people to this restaurant. The dirt bags started taunting other customers "You don't know me, I don't give a F***". It was rediculous. The wait staff just kept bringing drinks, not asking them to move to the bar area or quiet down. Patrons were leaving shaking their heads. I asked our waitress for the check early just to get my visiting friends away from this fiasco. I can't believe Lupian's didn't cut them off or at least have them move to the bar area. We definitely will not be back. We were sick all night from the food. You lost some good customers tonight. Ambiance is whatever, cheap paint job from the previous failed restaurant. I guess it's new management??? Take my advice, go to Agaves Mexican Grill -779 E .Yosemite Ave. Merced read more

Lupian's Mexican Restaurant - Taco Tuesday/ Thursday special. 3 tacos, and a soda $10. - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

Visited this place for lunch while working nearby and glad I did. The restaurant had great customer service and the waitresses were all amazing and friendly. The food had good flavor and the portion sizes were good. This plate cost $24.99 so a little on the expensive side but it was worth it. The ambiance is a nice restaurant with good clean tables and overall good atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it here and would eat here again when I'm in the area again. read more

Lupian's Mexican Restaurant - Catfish plate - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

Visited today via DoorDash - yes shameful, but was a necessity. The food was incredible! Today the beans rice etc were on point! I think I've mentioned this before, but the new location is perfect. They were accommodating and fast- but the quality was not affected at all. The chile verde burrito was delicious- according to my dad. I enjoyed my tostada and the chips, with both salsas. We have been visiting some of the workers for quite some time at various locations and they are always super friendly. The food was good and fresh and comforting as always. read more

The food is very tasty and the salsa is delicious. I usually eat in the bar at lunch time. Kathy the bartender and server is on top of her game always!! The restaurant is clean and the decor is fresh and new. Thank see you soon. read more

Lupian's has established a faithful customer base here in Merced. They began in a smaller shop near the bus station and have since moved to a plaza in northern Merced. The new location is beautifully decorated and the staff keeps the place spotless. We went on a Saturday morning and saw the place fill up quickly. Our meal was delish and the portion sizes were huge! We also got to see what other folks ordered and everything looked soo good. They have a bar and their cocktails were elaborate and intriguing. read more

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Very delicious food! The service is the best and definitely what keeps us coming back! The music brings it all together definitely a great place to spend my Friday evenings! read more

Lupian's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

Clean and attractive dining room. Food was a bit bland. The chicken in the enchilada was tough and stringy. Salsa and chips were good. It seems to be toned down for the gringo palate. Nice waitress, very efficient. Appreciated the clean bathroom. read more

My family and I just absolutely LOVE Lupian's for many reasons. They have EXCELLENT customer service, excellent food, beautiful and relaxing environment, and are very reasonably prices. The owner, Abigail, is an aboslute DOLL!! I love how she waits on tables and serves her customers with care, politeness, and a sweet smile. HIGHLY recommend! read more

We went this time was a great service. Great food. Cheers I will go again and again every time I'm in Merced read more

Don't walk....RUN..!!!! We are from L.A. the biggest in food and of course service and great food!.! The service Amazing! The food is extremely FRESH AND DELICIOUS.!!! Of the hand the salsa fresh and chips are warm. My mom is so picky, I mean super picky... and she loved it here! We ordered a Menudo.. so GOOD (me).. my mom had the fried catfish (she wants to order one to take home lol). Drinks, my mom had a bud light (old school). I had a Cadillac (soooo good). It's a hidden gem!!! We can't wait to come here again! FYI My mom is half way eating her catfish. Plus they have a bar!!! Gooooo here if you would like authentic MEXICAN FOOD!!! Cheers and Enjoy! read more

Lupian's Mexican Restaurant - Fried Catfish (amazing) - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

Lupian's has the best sports bar for Sunday football! Multiple flat screens to catch every sport. Paulina makes a great margarita and the mango/jalapeno hot wings are delicious. read more

I was visiting my daughter at Merced and we craved for menudo. This place happened to be open late and serves menudo! To my surprise, their menudo was so delicious and the tripe didn't have that after smell/taste. Service was quick and the place was clean! Will visit this place again. read more

Restaurant is clean and always friendly. I didn't care for the taco salad because it had very little lettuce; it was more like a dip...strange. Also, the nachos were not good at lol because the carne asada was of poor taste and quality. I am going to take a break from going here for awhile. read more

I didn't enjoy my visit. The smell inside the building was very strong and made it hard to stay it even gave me a headache.

We have another fav Mexican restaurant in Merced. It was closed. We went to Lupians. Excellent food. Clean. We definitely will go back. read more

They never disappoint. Food is always delicious. Always hits the spot and they always have my beer not a lot of places carry those XX beer hard to find. We have been going to Lupe's for years and it's always great service and delicious food. read more

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This place is my go to place to eat Mexican food. Let me start with the staff, they are so friendly and caring I feel like we are friends when I go there. They all know my drink of choice, which is so nice. The food is so good and fresh I've never had anything that disappointed me since ive been going there. And it comes out so fast and hot. I would recommend this place over and over again. read more

Have been a patron for many years. The food and service are always excellent! Try the Tacos Governador!!!

I love their micheladas they are so good! Chips and salsa with the bean dip with shrimp cocktail so delicious. The staff is always so great and the environment is more than welcoming and friendly! read more

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This was my first meal at Lupian's and I was not disappointed! They have an extensive sea food offering, all with a Mexican flair. Although I didn't go with the sea food for my first meal here, I'll be back to try it out too. The dining area is expansive, clean and comfortable. The food was great with large portions. The only thing that kept me from a 5 star rating was their salsa offerings with chips. Not my favorite but that's just me. Go there and decide for yourself. You will not be disappointed! read more

Food and service were great, restaurant was clean and we got our food quick. I did appreciate the waitress letting me know their agua frescas are from the machine and not freshly made so I can make my choice knowingly. It would have been nice and helpful if there was a changing table in the restroom. read more

Lupian's Mexican Restaurant - Breakfast-Huevos con Chorizo Plate - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

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Thank you for being open for dine-in and offering a safe healthy dining experience. Great delicious meals and especially like the rice and beans offered w the entrees. I wish that they will offer free extra chips in the future. First basket chips complimentary but additional chips are extra charge $1.99?! ...actually it's .99 cents extra when we received our bill. Definitely will come back again for the food and wonderful inviting experience! read more

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This place is beautiful, extremely clean, and very spacious. The staff is friendly and the food is delicious. Abigail, the owner is the best read more

First time trying the new location. Wow, so nice and bright and open. Service was excellent as usual. My husbands only comment was that he wishes they offered something like a cod for the fish tacos instead of tilapia. read more

Not bad--clean menudo, Service was great. Maybe needed a bit more flavor--color was nice. Would I come again? Ya--maybe. read more

Lupian's Mexican Restaurant - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Merced, California

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