We ordered take out from here and the menudo was delicious!! Everything was ready to go as told by phone. Parking was right in front as well to pick up the food. Folks were eating indoors also. We'll be back! read more

Amazing!! I have finally found a great little place for Mexican food that is authentic, delicious, thoughtful and home made at its best. The tortillas..... handmade. I had the Albondiga soup (large) and it was very reasonably priced and too big for me to even finish. Nothing fancy, just simply delicious with fresh vegetables and and warm broth that warms anyone on a cold day like today. My co-workers had the chile relleno burrito and that was amazing as well. Big, not sloppy, hot and with just the right amount of beans, rice and delicious and fresh chille relleno with oozy cheese to melt anyone's heart. My fellow yelpers, this is the spot for Mexican food and I will definitely will be coming back again and again for home cooked meals by friendly and attentive staff. read more

Fast service, clean and friendly!! Oh, and the food is authentic. This is my definition of comfort food, Mama Lupita's. I love that the establishment is all family owned and operated. The portions are more than filling, and the food is delicious. In a convenient part of the town, with fast service, and an option for take out, this place is a true gem. read more

Mama Lupita's - Already stuffed, but cannot stop. Too good. - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

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Was in search of a good chile relleno while visiting Monterey CA. Was told by the concierge at our hotel, that (sadly) there was no place in Monterey for decent Mexican fare and that we would have to make a quest to Salinas. We did and we were glad. Mama Lupitas is very casual. Their salsa is really good...fresh with a good cilantro flavor. The chile rellenos did not disappoint! They were awesome ... I got two with rice and beans...homemade flour tortillas. My husband had one of the soups - the "small" bowl he ordered was HUUGGEE! Members of the clean plate (and bowl) club. read more

Sorry, just 3 stars for me. The food was good, not great but what cost them one star for me was that I ordered a carne asada quesadilla. The lady at the time of telling the cook asked me if it was a chicken quesadilla and I said no, it's carne asada and she tells the cook right in front of me CARNE ASADA. I got home and guess what I had? (insert trollface here) CHICKEN Also, what is the deal with the salsa and chips, chips are just bagged cheap tortilla chips instead of fresh home made and fresh salsa that is not seating inside of a fridge. Don't worry people, we can pay for good chips and salsa. The food was good like I said, but in my case probably I'll stick to places I like better and most important...give me what I order. read more

This was one of my bookmark places to eat. The service was fast and polite. The server even came over to our table with pitchers in his hands for free refills for our drinks (water & iced tea). First time there, we'll be going back again. read more

Mama Lupita's - I had the Two Street Tacos de carnitas. - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

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Amazing... I know my way around Salinas as much as an eskimo in the dessert. Yelped one place that seemed to not be anywhere to be found but remembered seeing this place on my way. Drove back and what a great suprise. Small, nice, clean.. super friendly staff/owners. I tried the chilaquiles which was good. Corn chips still slightly crunchable but emersed in some sauce with scrambled eggs, cheese, side of rice and beans. It was good. I'll equate it to 'Breakfast Nachos'. The salsa was spot on delicious and I can't wait to go back and try more if ever in the area again. read more

The menudo was good, but the homemade corn tortillas were slightly undercooked. The bean & cheese burrito was very good, served in a soft flour tortilla. However, the tortilla chips were stale. I picked up this order first thing in the morning, so tortilla chips should've been fresh and crispy, but weren't. read more

Food is excellent and fresh Service is great Prices are very reasonable The amount of food you get is large for the small price. You even get a consume soup with your meal that is delicious read more

This is my place to come to when my first choice is packed. Love the home made corn tortillas, and to the guy who said they're not home made, you wouldn't know home made if it bit you. Soup comes before your meal. I tried the chicken mole special one day and it was wonderful, caution: They cook it bone in for the full flavor. This is probably the only place in Salinas you can get GOOD menudo any day of the week. I say good because I've gotten so so menudo at other places. It does have the prerequisite layer of grease on top, but once you get rid of that, the rest is awesome. The staff is very pleasant and once you go there a few times they get to know you. This place housed a diner for over 30 years called the Honey Bee, it's now got a new name Mama Lupita's. read more

I love this place! They always have a variety of soups and they're all good! They also make fresh corn tortillas for their delicious tacos. I highly recommend this place. read more

I loved this place. I ordered a combination chili relleno and beef taco with beans and rice. The taco was crispy and made the way I do them at home with toothpicks and deep fryer. The relleno was the best ever. A small bowl of homemade soup was such a nice touch especially since it was raining. I will be visiting this restaurant whenever I'm in town. read more

Great food. Great Service. Place is clean. 12min ticket time. This time,tried the pozole, delicious! The house salsa is tasty. Sever Korina is great, fast, efficient, and on top of service read more

Family owned place very good for a good cheap meal a lot for a little great tasting food Authentic mexican food very quit good for familys. read more

This is now my go to place for breakfast in Salinas. Absolutely awesome Mexican breakfasts! My favorite is two eggs over cheese enchiladas. I think they call it the Pancho Villa. But everything we've tried is outstanding: Huevos Ranchero, Chiliquilles. It's all good! Service is also always on point. read more

Wonderful authentic Mexican food at great prices. Staff is very friendly. Chips and salsa served free!

Tried for the very first time, 3 stars! I like to travel so I get to eat a lot of authentic food, this one eehhh, I say it's worth the try. Flautas- tortilla was hard and too thick, beef was not tender. Hooray for the awesome guacamole. Burrito- I ordered chicken with rice and cheese only. Turns out, it also had refried beans in it even when I heard the cashier told the chef NO BEANS :/ Pollo Asado- tender and tasty. Side salad was just for decoration as it was bland and soggy. Customer Service- A+ read more

Oh man if you want some good authentic Mexican food Mama Lupitas will do it. She has THE BEST menudo. The flavor is on point you will not need to add anything. Her home tortillas, And let me tell you about her salsas!! They are the best every single one of them. I highly recommend. read more

I own a TexMex restaurant in Dallas and come to Carmel in July every year. I make a point to go to Salinas and Mama Lupitas at least once a week. Food is always great and service is the same. Tortillas are delicious and worth the drive. Never have been disappointed. Keep up the good work. read more

I have lived here for three years and this is now the fourth restaurant to occupy this space. Mama Lupita's, which is the same management as the old Mi Tierra on Gabilan, is pretty decent as cheap Mexican food goes. They bring out the free chips and salsa, and a free cup of soup. The huevos con chorizo is really good, really greasy but what do you expect. Also the super burrito is huge and cheap. Only one cook in the kitchen means that if there are a lot of people there you are out of luck in the speed department. read more

Love the mole and handmade corn tortillas! Rice, second to none! Btw.... The prices are truly single dollar sign. A gem and we will change our route home from Carmel just to stop at this lovely restaurant. read more

Excellent posole!! So much favor!! I was hesitant walking in but so glad I took chance. We will definitely be coming back.

Wow! The Flan was AMAZING. The food was terrific and the service was much fun. I also loved the homemade corn tortillas. Felt like I was in Mexico. Thank you. read more

They offered three different salsas and a tasty lil cup of soup (caldo de verduras) - yum! And that's before your order arrives! I had a torta de jamon, the hubs a super burrito with chicken, and the tot rice and beans, all for about $16. Great deal along with superb service. Great pit stop off the 101. read more

This is anice restaurant. I don't know much about the history of the restaurant but all I need to know is that they made a good Chorizo and Egg burrito. When I go to a Hispanic restaurant I try to always ask for that dish. There are not a lot of places that have Chorizo so every chance I have I go at it like there is no tomorrow. The only drawback I had with this place is that they served the food too damn hot that it burned my tongue and it didn't make me fully appreciate the savory taste of CHORIZO. read more

Small dining area. But the staff is super friendly, the food is good, and prices are reasonable. Even my Mexican friends love this place lol. read more

Excellent food at a reasonable price combined with friendly service makes this restaurant a wonderful experience.

The service was great. My husband order the huevo con machaca .Fatima got enchiladas and I huevo rancheros was amazing

I go here a lot for lunches. It's good service and fast and inexpensive and great food. Carne asada to die for. chimichangas! Oh, my my. And the enchiladas ... They cater too, I had them cater an event and we had enchiladas left over i put them in my freezer and microwaved them wow, wonderful to the last one. And they make "desert tamales" the ones with strawberries, cinnamonraisn, or pineapple. wonderful. I don't know enough good words for them. read more

I come here maybe one a month usually around 9 am well they open at 8 am and it's 816 and closed still there are people inside not sure what's going on today ! read more

Food is good and taste Mexican as it should. The salsas are very tasty not too sweet or bland. The service is great and friendly. I got a torta de milanessa(chicken) the chicken was moist and not over cooked. I didn't care too much for the bread they used but other than that I like the food. I will be returning to try the different food items. read more

Wow! This food was amazing. The food is so delicious and authentic. Their salsa fresca is spicy but the flavor is really good. Overall, 10/10. Definitely my new favorite place! read more

Pozole, Albondiga Soup, Guacamole, Salsas, Mini Chicken Flautas. WOW. Just WOW.

We don't eat out often since we are a family of 5, and our youngest has severe food allergies. Mama Lupitas is one of our favorite places on the occasion we do go out, but more often we order food to take home. They always remember us, and our little ones food precautions. My favorite is the soup they serve before the meal. Just love it! We have never had a bad meal here. The food is always delicious! read more

Travelling thru Salinas. Yelped nearby Mex food. Found Mama Lipitas. Wanted light lunch. Ordered "small" beef soup. Came with chips, salsa, small plate of delicious rice and beans, big bowl of soup with half an ear of corn, huge chunks of carrot, squash, patato, choyote and beef. Great soup. Left stuffed, and only $8 for the meal plus a generous tip. Clean authentic Mexican restaurant. read more

First off the environment is super cute and the staff is friendly. The salsa they give u is flaming hot bit sooo good. I got a combo plate if tamale and taco it came with a soup that's really flavorful and fresh with broth and vegetables and a noodles of some kind. *side note my drink was never left empty :) they kept it full the main dish was really yummy.home made taco shell with the taco was great *only bad thing was I found 2 tooth picks in the taco while I was chewing thank god I didn't swallow them. Tamale was ok give it a 2 out if 5 kinda hard and over steamed . Over all the food is good service was good THE only reason I rate 2 is because of the tooth picks that's not safe someone that didn't know they use toothpicks to fry the taco. And I didn't give a 1 because they made it right by apologizing and taking it off my bill. I'm not one looking for a free meal but they were nice enough to do that without me even asking. read more

I like this little family owned mexican restaurant. Service has always been good if not great. The food feels and tastes like a cute little abuelita made it. Is it the best...no, but it's good and reliable. When they first opened I thought it was Momma Lumpias and it was Filipino food lol. read more

Good Mexican food and good service depending who's working... lol Overall, a good full service Mexican Restaurant is Salinas. My only real suggestion is to make the salsa less hot. I love hot and spicy food, but most of my friends all say its too hot to enjoy--I'd tone it down a little. read more

This place is great. Their al pastor game is solid. The salsa and chips are on point. Before your meal you also get some caldo and it is real firme. The carne asada has some good flavor. Awesome Mexican food. read more

Love everything about this restaurant! Chips are fresh, Salsa is great and they have 3 different kinds! The green salsa was our favorite! My wife and I both had Chile Verde con Huevos (for the 2nd time) which is excellent! The dish had no to little fat, just mostly meat! Rice and beans are pretty good! My kids had quesadillas with rice & beans and there was nothing left. Even though it was close to closing time on a Sunday afternoon, my brother & his friend joined us and she served them graciously....they even welcomed another couple in right before closing time! That's good customer service. The servers (a man & a woman) were both very nice and helpful. Nothing bad to say about this place!! Maybe just a wish list of homemade tortillas!!! =) read more