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Mama Lupita's Bistro

4.8 (69 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Melissa A.

I always enjoy the food from here. I get my usual, pulled chipotle chicken burrito (added guacamole) and lemonade. Today I shared with my daughter, it's a very hearty and filling burrito (definitely shareable). Also tried the aqua fresca hibiscus tea, really liked it. Service is great as usual, place is always clean and the food is hot and fresh, as expected.

Pombazo

I had this place on my radar for a while but today I had the chance to try their pombazo. It's a sandwich of potatoes , sausage and lettuce on a roll doused in spicy chili sauce. Messy and mushy (I like crunchy bread) but spicy and filling and cheap too.

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Reema S.

My quest to find great empanadas in my neighborhood continues strong this year. You can imagine my surprise as I was casually walking down the street and saw a $5 empanadas and coffee grab-n-go special at Mama Lupita's ... I simply has to drop everything I was doing to find out what I was missing out on. My first impression of this place is that it is incredibly clean, the inside decor is so cute and I love the bar area. I can't wait to return here to have casual margs with friends one day. The bartender was super nice, and they made my empanadas fresh to order. You get the choice between chicken, cheese and beef. I went with the chicken and beef. I COULD NOT wait to bite into these pockets of delight as soon as I walked out with my little brown bag. The chicken empanada was so delicious, so juicy and well seasoned. The shell was fried perfectly, not super oily and the oil was clean as there was no residual smell on the flaky crust. The hot sauce that accompanied the empanadas was appropriately spicy, great consistency and taste. The beef empanada was even better, so good that I even forgot to take a photo, but the meat was succulent and juicy and not dry and very well-seasoned, and it even had a few little peas mixed in. I really think the empanadas here are some of the best in the neighborhood, and I cannot wait to come and try other things off their menu.

Rice and Beans
C D.

Such good Mexican food. Highly recommend. Excellent service from a very helpful young man. Ambiance was cute. Very clean and fun, bright colors. I got the cheese enchiladas with red sauce and they were great. Many options on the menu. Affordable prices. Vibe is casual. Reading these other reviews now, I deeply regret not getting the chocoflan. All the reason to go back. :)

Mexican Punch does that! It packs a punch!
Shawna S.

Great service! The young man was engaging, fast service and very hospitable. The food was great! Fresh, flavorful and so filling! Highly recommend!

Wesley K.

Cozy and relaxing. I used to work in this area. I got the enchiladas with rice and beans. Their rice and beans are so soul enhancing. Hard to describe as your spirit is looking for a nostalgic moment. The enchiladas had a lot of love as well. Will come back when in the Sunset Park area. My total was around $12? There is a credit card fee so if you have cash it will be a little less. Vibes are tropical/island like.

Street tamales

Recently visited NYC for the marathon. We were so fortunate to find this gem. The staff couldn't have been more kind and generous. Just had the best time and we made sure we could go there a couple of times during our short stay. Food was excellent!! Wish we could have tried everything! The morning of the marathon, tamales and drinks were out on the street. So good. Several of my group loved it, as well. So convenient and carry out went great. Chocoflan dessert was amazing!! Thank for making our visit so memorable!

Mole! Enchilada
Ivan M.

I was here yesterday and came back today for another awesome experience. And already can't wait to go back for thirds. Sheila is the hero of this place. Memory like an elephant. I told her yesterday that at some point I'd be back for the most authentic mole I have had in a long time and she remembered. Love the decor and paintings. They even have an Olmec dagger hanging behind the bar. This in an above average spot deep in BK. I really like going here. I'll be back for the rest of the week while I work close by consulting at a factory in IC. If you are thinking about going or are on the fence about going GO. Don't deny yourself, treat yourself!

The service was outstanding and the food and drinks were very good as well. The serving sizes were plentiful and it had just the right amount of spice. Guacamole was devine. The restaurant is quant and what some may view as a hole in the wall. I will return when I'm back in this area.

Chorizo Nachos
Emily C.

Delicious food, friendly service, casual and comfortable atmosphere. I stopped in for a late lunch and had the chorizo nachos and a beer and boy did it hit the spot. I housed those nachos like it was my last meal. Can't wait to come back.

Create Your Own Fruit Drink- strawberry banana smoothie
Maryam A.

They are rated this high overall from everyone and it's quite obvious why- friendly service, clean atmosphere, and hot fresh food! I was walking from a hair salon to my car when I was walking past this neighborhood restaurant and thought - why not?! I walked in and saw they had a plastic barrier dividing the waiting area from the dining which I appreciated. A friendly lady had me seated within a minute, I noticed immediately how clean it was. The table had hand sanitizer for you as well. I ordered a smoothie as well as enchiladas. My waitress was kind and suggesting what I would enjoy more because I was stuck between three things and it was much appreciated. I was given complementary nachos and salsa which at first glance, I wasn't sure because the tortilla chips looked thick... But they were good and you could tell it was cooked in clean oil. I ate all of them and all of the salsa actually, it was super good. I ordered green enchiladas because I wanted to have something lighter. I appreciated that it was not laden with cheese, which a lot of places do. a true enchilada is really about the sauce the tasty shredded meat, which I got chicken, and the tortillas it's wrapped in. I could tell the tortilla was fresh and homemade. The green sauce was delicious, I couldn't get enough of it. It also came with rice and beans. Instead of water, I ended up getting a strawberry banana smoothie and they blended it fresh, it was cold, frothy and delicious. I'm so glad because it was not only a drink but also a dessert for me. A side note: I was pleased that they had proper air conditioning because a lot of restaurants in Manhattan, no matter how expensive... Don't know what air conditioning is and those places are 3-4x the price. All in all, whenever I am in the neighborhood I will be sure to be back. The stuff is super sweet, the food is fresh and hot, and all of their sauces are amazing.

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This joint has Perfectly seasoned & sauced green chilaquiles! I Highly recommend!!!!!!

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Perhaps my favorite nachos! Try them with chicken. Comes with a bit of guacamole as well.

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4.5(779 reviews)
1.3 miPark Slope
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Went for a friends birthday and it lived up to our expectations (we're all from Texas) - the…read morechilaquiles looked excellent and something I'd have to try next time. We were told their mole is excellent and our buddy concurred. The fish tacos and guacamole were delightful and paired well with the margarita. Cheers!

Absolutely a phenomenal experience from start to finish. Came here on a recommendation and it did…read morenot disappoint. Our reservation was for 8:30pm, but we arrived early and Alejandra, the hostess, was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. Even though she was ready to seat us, we decided to hang at the bar until the rest of our party arrived and that was the perfect move. Alkarys behind the bar was top-tier. She recommended the Siempre Reposado, and let me tell you... smooth, clean, dangerously good. If you're into tequila, that's a must. Now let's talk about the food. We ordered the quesadilla, rajas, tamales, tacos, and the queso fundido and every single dish hit. The queso fundido came out bubbling, rich, perfectly melted with that pull you want when you scoop it up. The tamales were moist and packed with flavor, wrapped beautifully and clearly made with care. The rajas had that perfect balance of roasted pepper sweetness and savory depth. The tacos? Authentic, well-seasoned, and layered with flavor, no shortcuts. Even the quesadilla stood out, crispy on the outside with that perfectly melted interior. Everything felt traditional, elevated but still true to its roots. You can taste the authenticity. Service was attentive without being overbearing, the ambiance was super casual and laid back, the kind of Brooklyn spot you pull up to for a real dinner experience, not just a quick bite. Highly recommend this place if you're out and about in Brooklyn. Definitely coming back for the tequila, the queso fundido, and round two of those tacos. I'm gonna try eating at the bar to check out the spot in the front of the house.

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4.4(720 reviews)
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4.4 and rounded up. Ambiance 4 stars…read more Food 5 stars. Service 4.3 stars. AMBIANCE: Walking to the restaurant from the subway, it's located on an unassuming block at the corner of 4th St and Havemeyer in Williamsburg, front of store doesn't particularly stand out. Walking in they've decorated with creative, crafty (in a good way) touches--the multitude of ropes draped from the ceiling add dimension to the ceiling and the bar back wall is composed of wood pieces forming a multi-colored herringbone pattern. Textured glass pendant lights hanging from the ceiling throw mini geometric patterns across the dark walls, and vibrant canvas artworks add pictorial interest along the walls. FOOD: YUM. I can see why this place was jam packed on a Saturday night, and reservations are needed. Strong recommendation for their tasting menu at $58 pp, what a delightful meal! 8 sharing dishes and 3 desserts were perfect for a party of five, and drinks are separate though you can add a cocktail pairing for $47. For each main they provide a serving per person, and the desserts are shared. I came hungry and was so full by the end of the meal--everything was delicious! - grapefruit guacamole w/house-made chips: the grapefruit chunks were "meaty" and surprisingly went really well with the guac, it added a different citrus element than the usual lime. Comes with a small bowl of maybe 6-7 chips and we asked for two chips refills since the chips to guac and salsa ratio was low. - spicy faroe islands' salmon tartar: tasty and I liked the latin flavors and corn, snow peas, a touch of wasabi. Flavors of the sesame-soy-truffle-lemon vin and crema got a little muddled. Relatively more "generic" dish of the evening though I was here for it! Any dish with fresh tender salmon, I can't complain. - blue crab and carrot tostada, generous shredded crab salad on top of freshly crisp blue corn tortilla. Topped with pumpkin seeds, dill, cilantro, and saffron-orange aioli. - three cheese & artichoke 'queso fundido': served in a very hot ceramic pot and super melty and delicious, eaten with the fluffy grilled pita and green apple slices + salsa. One of the top picks of the evening. - roasted bone marrow and chorizo, served as tacos with fresh blue corn tortillas, and added a sprinkle of pickled onions--does that sound amazing? Bc it was AAHMAZING. - spicy chipotle-guajillo shimp 'diablo' (not spicy): served with pumpkin tortillas and three accompaniments on the side--mushroom chile crisp, horseradish crema, celery 'salsa macha". Part 2 to make your own tacos was another hit! Our entire table agreed if they sold the sauce for the shrimp we'd all buy it. - heritage pork osso bucco 'carnitas' with Fall-spiced black mole, sour cherry mostardo, calabrian chile pesto: cue drooling now. This part 3 of the tacos was served on pumpkin tortillas; the meat was practically falling off the bone, tender, juicy and flavorful. - buffalo-style com 'elote: sooo good too! A little messier to eat since it comes drizzled with spicy hot sauce butter, feta, lime aioli, cilantro, though totally worth it! - Desserts: --green tea matcha churros: comes with two little pots of spiced mexican chocolate & passion fruit sauce. Warm, sugary and crisp without being too sweet. --pumpkin spiced-vanilla flan: topped with sour cherries, cocoa nibs & toasted seed 'trail mix", if you love flan you'll love this, so smooth and creamy with a bit of crunch and tang from the cherries. --pistachio tres leches cake with cream cheese frosting, raspberry, using an olive oil cake: we all agreed this was probably the best tres leches we've ever had. The pistachio nuttiness and the creaminess from the milks paired well. SERVICE: Very friendly and attentive service though it was very loud in the restaurant and they had to really shout. There was a delay in the middle of our meal I think bc kitchen was slammed, after the entree we waited about 35 min for our desserts. Considering they limited the seating to 2 hours and about half of our party arrived 20 min late, and accounting for the long wait pre-dessert, they did us solid by extending our table time by about an hour in total. Also great that they brought the first dessert out with a candle for my friend's birthday.

A trendy spot for modern Mexican eats! Everything was baseline yummy, standouts include Blue Crab…read moreTostada, Shrimp and Scallop Tacos and Tiramisu Tres Leches. Vegetarian options were super great too, and decent selection. We ordered à la carte, but there's a chef's tasting menu for $63 which feels well worth.

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