One of our favorite takeout places in town! The food is always fresh and delicious which is why it's one of our favorites. Prep time is short and service is always pleasant. Our favorite go-to app is the chorizo queso and the taco birria. Highly recommend for anyone in the area. read more

This place is the real deal!! Authentic street tacos, huaraches, and sopes. Cheap prices, moderate portions, and quick service! Atmosphere could be better but if you're there for the food then you're in the right place. read more

Great flavor! Fun little local spot that has an authentic feel. They carry Mexican sodas too. Good service and friendly staff. It's a tiny little place but I'll definitely be back. read more

Lupita Express - Asada Street Taco Corn Tortilla - Mexican Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

first time here and the food was good! the service was great aswell, the tortabirria was good! read more

Lupita Express - tortabirria 11. Tortas 36. Tacos Birria - Mexican Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

Awesome food! Got the Birria torta, which came with a side of consommé, and it was perfect! Small sitting area ,but they have a drive-thru option. Service was good, the employee that took my order answered my questions about the different menu items. Haven't tried other Mexican restaurants in the area, but this location will probably be my go-to. read more

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The food was very bland and not to the standard I expected from an authentic Mexican food restaurant. We also ate at the location and neither mine or my husband's food were very good. Honestly, bigger name Mexican restaurants had more flavor which do not reflect in the ratings of this restaurant. read more

Everything tasted wonderful and fresh. All items were made to order, exactly as they were ordered. This is an authentic Mexican restaurant, do not go there looking for Americanized dishes. Even if you think you know what you are ordering it may look different from a Tex-Mex or American style restaurant. The decor is bright and welcoming, with cultural music playing at a great level in the background. Our family highly recommends this restaurant and is so happy that it is in Cleveland County. We will return often! read more

Lupita Express - 15. Carne Asada Fries (with beef per request) - Mexican Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

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Tried this local place off of Hwy 74 for the first time and I love it. I got four of the street tacos on the menu. I think they make their own tortilla coz they were really thin and good. read more

Lupita Express - Jarritos - Mexican Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

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Interesting little place discovered by an out of town visitor. 4 chicken street tacos were tasty with all 3 salsas (green, medium, and very hot). Looking forward to trying again! We were the only gringos inside, arguably a good sign. read more

Lupita Express - View from outside at lunch. - Mexican Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

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Fresh delicious food. It's a small place, very clean. The owner is usually working with the staff. She is very kind. They have a variety of Mexican comfort food, (tacos burritos, enchiladas) If you're looking for something different, try the Mole Enchiladas, they were made fresh and exploded with flavor. If you are simply looking for delicious food without the fancy location, stop here. It will not disappoint. read more

Since my last review I believe a new family has taken ownership of this restaurant. It's still very good though although they have some different options. The street tacos/ Mexican tacos are excellent, especially the shrimp and asada. Their pico de gallo is some of the best I've had and they have some excellent deserts. In quesadillas they use mozzarella instead of the usual cheese I find at Mexican restaurants (queso fresco, maybe?) which is kind of odd. Not bad, just different and not what I expected. Still, they're very good, the prices are great, the staff is friendly, and they'll get your food ready fast. Make sure to try their daily specials. When they cook something special and unique for the day you're really going to get some excellent food. Their mole is incredible! read more

We were visiting from the west coast. Trying to find legit Mexican food. This place did not disappoint!

What a treat to visit this very friendly restaurant. The owner was so appreciative and interested in us having a pleasant meal. Food was delicious and beautifully presented! A friend told us how good the food was and invited us to join her for lunch and she was right. Authentic and amazing! We also had Mexican corn on the cob which was sooooo delicious!! We enjoyed a very clean and spacious indoor dining area. And for convenience there is a drive through too! If you want traditional meal and friendly service you'll want to visit! read more

Lupita Express - 34. Express Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

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Great food, authentic Mexican. It's a little off the beaten path but well worth the drive from Kings Mountain.

The food is awesome. I do wish they had chips and salsa like other restaurants. But the food and service is on point.

Shelby has a New Mexican restaurant king if they were a little faster. I get the fish tacos bc I'm pescatarian and they are absolutely amazing! read more

Lupita Express - Street Fish tacos with onion, sour cream and cilantro - Mexican Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

I really wish there was a 4.5 star option. We loved this place. Friendly people and mostly great food. Menudo was amazing, salmon a la plancha was great. Everything else was good- a little under seasoned but very good. I'd go back in a heartbeat to explore the entire menu. read more

Underrated Mexican cuisine. Very underrated. This place makes the best food and I've ever. They are so fast too in carry out. We go here 3 nights a week because it's close, nice, and they make some amazing food. read more

Staff are amazing, fast and friendly and food is super authentic and delicious. 100% recommend

The best I've had in a long time. My coworker went yesterday and so glad with my lunch. I could go at least once a week.

Finally! Authentic street tacos con sebolla y cilantro Tortas - good prices for the tacos. A small place. Nothing fancy but delicious food!! I think a lot of the people order the regular menu items (Americans ) I saw a guy order a burger here - Why?! Order the good stuff dude! but the tortas are legit good and the tacos are awesome. Al pastor and asada are amazing. You need to ask what kind of tacos they have as there are different kinds that aren't on the menu. The tamal I had was just so so - not too flavorful but at least it wasn't dry. Maybe it was an off day for whoever made them. They have jarritos / orchata and other drinks and a drink fountain with regular sodas. Their menu is pretty extensive. I truly hope enough people come and try them - once they do they won't stop. I live close by and it's pretty dangerous for me. Carne asada tacos and a diet don't go together very well. But they're just grand. read more

Lupita Express - They don't list all the kinds of tacos they have (which are the best) you have to ask - Mexican Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

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Daily specials, traditional Mexican Food. Kids love this place! We come here at least once a Week.

Reasonably priced and VERY good. The atmosphere is very different than your traditional Mexican restaurant, it's kind of like a burger joint... but with amazing Mexican food. I can definitely see Mexican Express taking off one day and having multiple locations. If I was you, I would definitely give Mexican Express a shot read more

absolutely great! it doesn't look like it would be as good as it is. super pleased. will most definitely be back

This place is SO SO good! We eat here about once a week and they are always really fast with our take out orders and it is always delicious! You wouldn't think anything about it when you pass by but it is definitely worth your time and taste buds to stop in! read more

My family loves this restaurant!!! The food is absolutely delicious, the owners are top notch people & the prices are unbeatable!! Must try!! read more