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Lupita's Mexican Restaurant

3.4 (174 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed • 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids

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Glenn L.

To be honest, my two co-workers and myself had our hearts set on this little Italian restaurant for lunch, only to find out they are closed on Monday. Great restaurant, but will have to do a review on them in the future. So with our original choice being closed, we didn't want to waste our precious lunch time and drive somewhere else, so we decided to eat at Lupita's, which is located right next door. What a wonderful suprised, the food was really good. Even the chip's and salsa was good. My co-workers ordered the beef flautas, and chicken mole, and I ordered the machaca with egg. Wow, great taste, great flavor, was just like a really good home cooked meal. My co-workers enjoyed their dishes as well, so everybody was happy. Place was a little small, but decorated nicely and clean. Our waitress was awesome, friendly, attentive, and helpful. So no complaints here, nice little find. Will definitely be back.

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Yajaira B.

I ordered a carne asada plate and salsa verde burrito... I was disappointed with the carne asada... I got Milanese meat, instead of ranchera. I had seen other photos where they clearly use ranchera and it looked good so I figured why not give it a try... near clearly not cooked on a grill like stove... it was more like fried meat... not reviewing burrito as I did not taste it. The food is slightly over priced... I wouldn't come back, sadly! I was truly craving carne asada with a bit of guacamole.. instead, I got fried Milanese with 1/2 a sliced avocado. The salsa rojo they make is pretty good though, it slightly saved the meal but still very disappointed!

Enchiladas de mole
Sasha B.

So, I love mexican food and I love big portions. I was looking for a new spot to try and found this place; it's a little hole-in-a-wall place, but it's clean, cozy and inviting. It feels like you're at your aunts house. When I first arrived, I was greeted by a friendly waitress and she sat us down; she offered chips and salsa, which are complimentary.I browsed through the menu and decided to try the enchiladas de mole; omg, so delicious. The texture is so smooth and it feels like heaven in your mouth. So, I've been coming here for several months now and I always order the enchiladas; you have to try them. They are to do die for. This is the spot to visit when you wanna feel like you're at home; it'll remind you of your mom's cooking; it'll remind you of your childhood; something far away in time. Dramatic, yes, but true, lol.

Crispy Chicken Crispy Taco (2)
Dr. Asia M.

Did not disappoint. Had crunchy chicken tacos. Nice people, clean place, good service. No complaints!

Chilaquiles con Huevo Taquitos (2)

Lina is the sweetest ever, a lot of small businesses are struggling right now and the entitlement of the 1 star ratings bleeds through the phone. My sister and I come here all the time and the food is made quickly, and with love. You can tell that Lina puts love and soul into the food. Most Mexican places use cheap old meat and old products, you can taste the freshness in these meals. Please continue to support this location and if you have a bad experience, take it up with management. Don't be a Karen and go to yelp. Thank you Lina! Our grandmothers name was Linda, and she would love your food too also very clean location!!

Some decent Salsa!
Pancho V.

Lupita's is a tiny spot in a strip plaza where parking can be a challenge depending on the time of day you go, I haven't been here in probably 20 years the menu seems the same but perhaps different owners. It's NOT a place to go for Tacos the selection of Carne is limited, don't be fooled by all the Mexican decor the food is very Americanized. Typical Mexican Restaurant they start you off with Chips and Salsa, the default salsa they give is HORRIBLE Extreme Gabacho! you must ask for something hotter to get anything that has flavor https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lupitas-mexican-restaurant-alhambra-2?select=2zM8X8smH9GSdEKzk0P4Mg&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg these were decent. Carne Asada ($12.95) https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lupitas-mexican-restaurant-alhambra-2?select=1KOZ1jz1nAM8zU2AZodGgw&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Lean meat, good flavor, slightly tough https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lupitas-mexican-restaurant-alhambra-2?select=aAjdmNGgb_WOEguktY4JnA&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg but overall pretty good. Arroz y Frijoles - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lupitas-mexican-restaurant-alhambra-2?select=1-De0TALvyEduMyQzIqapA&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg They were ok at best. 3.5-Stars Baja Burrito ($10.95) https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lupitas-mexican-restaurant-alhambra-2?select=suZ6l-EiFYVxnkTbLsUMBg&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Shrimp, Beans, Salsa and I asked (no rice) with Sour Cream on the side. The shrimp were a bit rubbery which means overcooked https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lupitas-mexican-restaurant-alhambra-2?select=hcaJ8lSyxzpmAgkKq5eaPA&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg still a decent burrito. 3-Stars If you're looking for some great Mexican food this isn't the place, but it is some passable gabacho food, come with low expectations and leave satisfied.

Sean B.

I had NO expectations of this place, I literally went here because I tried to go to a neighboring restaurant and they were closed. I was too lazy to get back in my car, so I looked for what was walkable. Saw Lupita's and in I went. LOVED the chicken hard taco platter. Seriously the best taco I've had in LA. The refried beans looked industry-standard but they were really tasty too. Total little cheap hole-in-the-wall that happens to be delicioso!

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Food is bomb service takes awhile but worth the wait parking pretty crazy overall.though.food is delicious

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I wanted this place to be bomb but salsa was definitely from a can. Everyone had different plates but same can.

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The food tastes like love built it. Delicious and speedy. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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It's good hot af lol but great service and food, try the melon juice(cantaloupe) mmm yes!!!

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1 year ago

Highly recommend very excellent food good costumer service. I love this place. I go here every other day with the family. Very friendly.

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The food was bland. Needed salt. The staff was so wonderful and nice. No air conditioner.

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This place has been here for awhile. Their chicken soup is good. Especially on cold gloomy days. I'll try the menudo next time

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