La Lupe Cantina

Right around the block from me and glad for it. Occasionally I pop in after work and grab a happy hour cocktail and some tacos. Atmosphere is tasteful, casual, and warm. Great mezcal selection. My favorite tacos currently are the carné asada and veggie.

Do I dare leave a negative review? My family gets La Lupe at least 1x a month. We live on the block. Most of the time it’s super delicious and the people are friendly. Yesterday was a totally different story. I came in during lunch to takeout some tacos and the redheaded bartender was so inattentive. Then the tacos were just so not right. I got chicken like I always do and they were flavorless. It tasted like chunks of plain boiled chicken. Then their (usually amazing!) hot sauces I was given had totally fermented and tasted like sour vodka. I gotta admit, I’m sad to see how the owners have responded to reviews. This is probably the end of La Lupe for me. There’s a taco truck on the corner with just as good tacos and no bullying.

The food was average—nothing special. What stood out more was their odd and inconvenient system. There are no waiters, no real service, and you’re expected to serve your own water. You pay upfront, but if you want to keep your tab open, they require both your card and an ID as a deposit. Who does that? You also have to pick up your own food, yet they still expect a tip—what exactly are we tipping for? The overall experience was confusing and underwhelming.

Ordered online for pick up, swung by, waited just a few mins and it was ready! The guy that greeted us was super friendly, and the place is really cute inside. We drove home (about 6 blocks away) and got right into it. Unfortunately though the tinga and the grilled shrimp tacos were completely funked up. They just had one tortilla instead of the standard two. I thought was weird especially for spicy stewed chicken like tinga or shrimp tacos that have crema on top. But hey, if the taco is sturdy, I really dont care. Sadly they were totally soaked and broken into pieces already! Just from leaving the restaurant and driving a couple mins down the street! We had to eat the tacos with forks and spoons. The shrimp also was definitely not "grilled." Poached perhaps, but not grilled. Which was a bummer. Also the meats had no flavor outside of the cilantro topping. We added salt and their homemade sauces and that helped. those are sauces great! I think the weirdest thing of all though was the "tostada." Its just a taco with lettuce and cheese and tomato. As in - the tortilla is not toasted or fried or crunchy in anyway. just a raw tortilla with a ton of wet toppings, so once again totally soaked, broken, and had to eat with spoons. Weird right? We got the birria quesadilla which was just fine. Pretty floppy and wet but birria is juicy by nature so that ok! Probably will stick to the taco trucks we know, love, and trust moving forward. Just sucks because we were so excited to try La Lupe and find maybe a new go-to spot since? The search continues!

The cashier was very rude and had a harsh attitude. She gave short, dismissive answers and seemed very unwelcoming. The steak tacos were mediocre at best—there are much better options at more reasonable prices. When I ordered a steak quesadilla, I specifically said, “I want a steak quesadilla, no cilantro at.” However, they just put steak between two tortillas without cheese or anything else. When we asked about it, the cashier rudely responded, “You only said steak, so that’s what you got.” On top of that, the quesadilla portions are ridiculously small—literally the size of a taco tortilla—and the price is way too high. I paid $20 for just two tiny quesadillas. Unbelievable! Unbelievably bad service, terrible attitude, and disappointing food. Definitely not worth it!

Drinks 10/10! I can’t comment on the food as I only ordered chips and salsa but that was 10/10!! Small cozy place. Great atmosphere and loved the decor inside. They also had music playing- fun vibes!!!!

Used to be good, still seasoned well but portions have gone down significantly :(

It's a self serve restaurant, nice vibes and friendly staff! We got the birria bowl and al pastor burrito. The birria was soft but could do with a little more flavor, and I think the portions could be a little bit bigger. Overall a good vibe and nice place to get some snacks, drink, and talk with friends!

Been passing by this place for sometime now since my girlfriend moved to this part of Bushwick. The ambiance from outside always made it look like a fun place to eat so went for tacos on a Tuesday and were so pleasantly surprised. The happy hour deal is a very good one, especially if you're drinking one of the delicious drinks. I went with a paloma and it was super tasty. Nice salt rim and a refreshing cocktail. We split some guac and esquite, both very very good. The chips were warm and great tortillas to muhc on. I went with a chicharron taco, grilled fish taco and the chorizo taco. All 3 were stellar! The chorizo was spicy and a superbly filled with meat. The fish taco had a really great and bright flavor, the green sauce really paired with the perfectly cooked fish. The chicharron taco was insane. It was my favorite and it was both of our favorite bites. What a delicious flavor profile with great bites. The self-service / bartender service / not really sure what I'm supposed to do with service style left a lot to be desired but after my first time, no qualms about going back for brunch or just for more delicious tacos.

My boyfriend recently passed away, but before that, La Lupe was *our spot* for hungover Sunday brunch birria and palomas or spicy margaritas. It always brought us "back to life." I went by myself the other week, hungover and feeling fragile, and did all I could do to keep from crying. The birria (two tacos + consume) was the same as I remembered it, and I sat at "our table," skipping the hair of the dog this time and eating the tacos with a fork, like my boyfriend used to, because the shell was coming apart. Thank you for your consistency and for providing the food and the space to make (and now cherish) lasting memories.

Solid food, cheap drinks, great casual dining spot. The vibe is very self-service so it's nice to not feel rush/bothered. Bartender Henry took very good care of us!

Maybe bias because I am from Los Angeles and we are lucky to have some of the best Mexican food, but the place was not that great. Tacos were just okay. Nice service. Friendly staff

Great food, ambiance, and service. The price is kinda high for 1 taco, but inflation.

Stopped by again recently and the service was even better this time around. The food was even better than I remember on my last visit. Customer service was amazing! Karla is amazing too, I love her personality! Keep up the good work!!!

Best Mexican food we think! Nixtamal tortillas, best drinks, birria to die for, natural ingredients, no funny stuff, Love, love, love la Lupe

My friend and I ordered delivery from La Lupe to try the birria tacos that people rave about. I have to say that they were absolutely delicious! If you are going to order from here, I highly recommend them. The only reason I can't give La Lupe a higher grade is that all of the meat was horribly dry and they don't double up on the tortillas. So, things fell apart pretty quickly. The flavors are excellent though and I might order from them again. But, next time I'll be sure to have a fork on hand.

One of the owners responded to our review saying "I hope you don't have children," because we left a negative review, even though they know I am pregnant. We kept our review strictly about the service, and they responded with such a vile remark. If you look at their other negative reviews you can see them responding rudely and vindictively multiple times instead of having a constructive response.

I happened upon this place after a visit to my physical therapist. What attracted me is the chalk board sign advertising birria and happy hour There is a sign saying if you want to sit at the bar one must wear a mask . Agreed I simply ordered a birria and a chicken taco with a palerma to drink. I might have to edit the drink make later There are separation placards between each table and the menu is done by QR code. Once one knows what they'll like they can order from the bar tender and pay at the same time Once your food is ready he announces it and the patron picks it up from the friendly looking cooks. It is different. One serves themselves water no ice as well. I ordered a side of rice and beans and a shot of tequila . If you want casual Mexican food and a chill environment please check this place out. I also busted my tray to the right of the kitchen because it felt like the thing to do

Honestly, I've been here twice and the food was mid. A lot of the portions are small. Went with a group of people, some items are definitely better than others. Everything didn't taste fresh, and you can definitely find same portions for the same/better price. The space itself is a little cramped, they use school chairs for seats. The cashier at the register was rude both times I went. As if he didn't want to be there or answer any questions. When we got there we were the only people there in a group of 5. My real review would be 2.5/5. I left still hungry and not wanting to spend any more money there.

The server tonite is rude as shit. Didn't want to come here in the first place.( I wanted something else ,but couldn't get it ) And now ,I'm not sorry for that. CALLED twice to order takeout -no answer. No biggie. Walked on over and headed straight to the counter. I'm having a conversation and tryna figure out what I want -not really noticing how unusually long the server is taking to take my order;it's not at all busy. He is purposely ignoring me. I'm talking anyway,so I wait till he's good n ready to take my order. After bout 15 mins or so. Get the food.. walk home and realize there are no sauces in the bag -and my order is wrong. So damn. I walk back ..told the server politely my order is wrong and I'd like some sauces.The server takes my order to the cook and the cook says my order is right. I TASTED the meat at home which was chicken -I ordered PASTOR. TWO COMPLETELY different animals! Completely baffled -I left with the tacos that they finger fckd with while looking at them ... any RESPECTABLE establishment would have handled this differently. Instead, the owner would rather defend bad service and suggesting maybe that rug industry workers deserve less than nice customers? (And has an OUTSTANDING ability to answer as if she was present. There was no disrespect on my end to your staff) No worries .. won't be going back. ;)

This location IS STILL OPEN for delivery. I called to confirm and then I placed an order through Grubhub. The food is very good, however I'm a little upset at what i received at the price i paid. The tacos are great in flavor but you only get 1 tortilla so the taco does not hold together and it falls apart and makes a big mess. That's totally not how I eat my tacos. The corn is super delicious. Here's where my jaw dropped, when I opened the Flautas i found 2 small rolled up taquitos. I couldn't believe I received ONLY 2, with some lettuce and a little guacamole. That is a complete rip off for $9. You mean to tell me I paid $4.50 per taquitos? It is great tasting but totally not worth paying that much. If I would've known it was $9 for 2 I would've just got 2 more tacos. Long story short, don't order Flautas unless you don't have a big appetite because you only get 2 for $9. The tacos only come with 1 tortilla so it'll fall apart into pieces and you'll end up finishing it with a fork. You don't get a Big Bang for your buck here but the food is good.

Awesome, best tacos and the margaritas are amazing, ordered the birria tacos with the caldo it was so delicious

ALL THE TIMES THE OWNER ERRASE MY REVIEW I WILL POST AGAIN. I don't need to go there to eat until Is very expensive, the food is small and is regular. Nothing new. Is not a good place to eat the Lunch or dinner, just to past and eat some snacks. I'm full of crap, because I already ate all the crap in your restaurant. Rather, I recommend that you wipe your butt with the money I used to pay for my food.

Came here feeling a little hungry before a music show across the street. Glad I did. My visit here was fairly quick, but here are my thoughts. Options for tacos are plentiful and reasonably priced. I had an al pastor taco and a chorizo taco. The al pastor was just ok, but the chorizo was pretty good. Note that if you get the chorizo taco, it's going to be spicy. I appreciated that considering I really couldn't work out which hot sauce to use. They're all in squeeze bottles in a mini fridge and can help yourself. The problem is that they're not really labeled well. As much as I wanted some hot sauce on my taco, I didn't want to roll the dice and up with Da Bomb. Staff was friendly. Self service water in the back. Good options for spirits. Plenty of good seating. Bathroom has a communal sink. If you're in the area and hungry, I'd recommend stopping in. For sure it's going to be better than some of the fast food options surrounding it.

Server guy was very rude, racist. Disgusting attitude/ behavior. Food was only average add that with horrible service equals a meal in a garage can.

I went to one really hyped up birria spot once and it was really disappointing, ever since then I said I didn't care for it. Today I tried to decide it again at La Lupe and BOY they turned my opinion right around. VERY good birria Highly recommend

A fun, solid bar/restaurant with good happy hour deals and shrimp tacos! It's a very aesthetic spot right off the J Train.

This review is solely based on an UberEats order. I ordered due to a deal that they were running (buy 1, get 1 free). I had the beef and pork tacos but tbh I think they were both beef (which was totally fine). The tacos were good though they were not birria tacos. As good as they were I can't justify buying 2 tacos for $12 so I doubt I'll be ordering again. Additionally, La Lupe is listed as Birria Hands on Uber eats ONLY. There is a no known hard address for "Birria Hands". 3 stars due to pricing and Uber eats location.

I generally never write reviews, I'm a very respectful and patient individual, but I had an awful experience at La Lupe this evening: the sever was very rude and passive aggressive, never made me feel welcomed, never said please or thank you, and he didn't even greet me when I went to order. Want to add that it isn't even my first bad experience there, only 1 out of the 4 severs I've encountered there have been kind and respectful. I also have to add the food isn't even that good, the drinks are solid but the service has never been what it should be. Lastly, I can say my time of walking around the corner to sit and read at La Lupe and okay food is over. I will never go back or recommend the place to anyone again, I'll go elsewhere and get better Mexican food.

by far the worst experience i've had at a taco place. one star is a compliment. i've been here twice and have had: 1. carne asada taco -- drier than the sahara. the steak had absolutely NO flavor that the lime / dipping sauce could not save the taco. 2. el pastor taco -- also very dry. had two pineapples with what looked like day old pork. 3. birria tacos w/ soup -- flavorless and not even cooked in birria style. birria tacos shouldn't come with radishes and rotten avocado mash. 4. shrimp taco -- the tiniest shrimp i've ever seen and also flavorless. i figured to give this place a second chance and regret it. they charge ONE DOLLAR for a sprinkle of cheese melted for EACH taco. meaning i paid 3 extra dollars for tacos with cheese. when asked if they had sour cream, she told me an order of it was was 2 dollars. i'm ok with spending whatever price for good food, however, this was all in all TERRIBLE. the taco truck down the block is way better. please spare yourselves from getting food here. just another gentrified, inauthentic taco spot ruining the culture.

Solid tacos and good drink selection, cute inside, nice service. The biggest downside is they don't double up on tortillas for the tacos! Which is a simple thing, but I feel like if they did, the tacos would be a lot easier to eat! If someone invited me I'd go again, but otherwise likely not somewhere to return, given the price point vs what you get.

Waited 35 mins after i ordered just for them to start cooking my chicken-- not sure what the hold up was since i was one of the 2 people in the restaurant. No sense of urgency as the cooks were just laxly rested in the kitchen consumed in conversation.

Place is awesome. Tacos are huge. All the chefs in NY should come to this place and learn how to make a proper taco. Happy hour too. Cute place. Great service. I come here atleast 3 times a week. Grilled chicken tacos are the BEST!!!! PS 9 chillies hot sauce keeps bringing me back lol

Best tacos, also have the best variety of sauces! Friendly people, fun environment, and also really good margs!!

This is my go-to neighborhood taco joint, and I'm especially grateful for their covered back patio during COVID times. I've tried the fish, calamari, and chorizo tacos, and they're all equally delicious! I love the crispiness of the calamari, and the chorizo is super flavorful that I don't even mind the sauciness of it making my taco a mess. I love that they top the tacos with sliced radish because it adds the perfect fresh crunch. The margaritas are delicious (especially passionfruit) and strong. Most importantly, their HOT SAUCE is amazing. It has a great kick and I love it on the tacos.

There was not one but two separate hairs in my food. When I told the waiter he accused me of lying and even threatened me. Unbelievable

Absolutely amazing vibe here! It's tucked in a bit on the block but past the small door is and Mexican oasis. La Lupe is very spacious and I love the traditional Mexican decor. They have a bar which is cool and plenty of tables to sit down at. Oh, they also have a backyard area where you can dine as well! I'm the afternoons around 11am-2pm it's pretty slow which I like. But I'm sure it picks up afterwards accounting for the eager peeps who are waiting to get off of work lol. The 2 times I've been here were awesome and the cooks behind the counter are so nice. I hope next time when I come they have some Horchata!! The food is pretty good in itself and mixed with the cool vibes here makes this a place I'll keep on coming back to again and again!

got a birria soup and taco. the taco was pretty good but the birria soup was not as good as I would have thought as I thought it was their specialty item. good place as it is around the corner from me, but aside from vicinity, I would not say this is a restaurant i'd intentionally go to if I lived further away. however, their happy hour menu looked pretty decent with $7 cocktails! will have to try that out one day

Super considerate of COVID regulations. Beautiful backyard open for business. Really attentive and talented bartender. The food is consistently delicious.I've loved La Lupe for years and years. Moved to Ridgewood 3.5 years ago and I'm glad this is still here for me to return to from hen i.lived on Ditmars. Keep going Karla you're a legend!

Best Mexican corn I have ever tasted! I had a fish tacos which was also amazing. The radish slaw is so good. The tacos are made with only 1 tortilla but besides that it was good. My husband had a steak torta he said it was delicious. I had a mango margarita but it was ok. I couldn't really taste the mango in it. Besides the food the place is really chill laid bacl. It was a little warm the a.c. needed to be on higher. Staff was nice too!

This spot is Amazing the ambiance, the food just everything. I had shrimp tacos, la pastor taco, the corn, and a mango margarita, everything was tasty very good. The la pastor isn't spicy as stated but is pretty good just a little dry in spots where there is just meat in the taco. The shrimp taco was phenomenal I recommend if you visit here you try it. The mango margarita which was $10 doe a mason jar was great the salt got me though (referring to the rim of the glass). Overall It's truly a five out of five stars restaurant.

First off.. I want to start by saying these tacos were freakin amazzing! And yes I just used two z's. The food took a while to prepare but it was well worth the wait! If you're ever in Brooklyn check out La Lupe, you won't regret it

For the location La Lupe is good, but overall it is just okay. The food always feels a little under seasoned, and I think they compromise by providing an array of hot sauces and a gallon bucket of pickled jalapeños to add to your food. If you're going to go here, only go when they have a deal going on like taco Tuesday when they have $5 margaritas. Their spicy margarita and fish tacos are the only thing that keep me coming back. I thing La Lupe has been actively working on their menu and advertising, so perhaps they will improve/expand their menu and overall restaurant experience.

If you are in the area, you gotta check it out. Great vibes great food. Totally receives my (very significant) stamp of approval.

The tacos were delicious and pretty authentic however I also got pozole and that was not as great as the tacos and I was not expecting what I received I guess being Mexican I have really high standards when it comes to the food but it's ok I still give it 4 stars Ps: the churros were fresh and delicious as well!

The food was mixed: The appetizers/sides were fantastic, the other parts just ok. Guacamole and chips: 5 stars. Very fresh, clearly homemade. The chips fried today, rather than out of a packet. Elote: 5 stars delicious corn and creamy cheese messy thing. Fish taco: 3 stars. Ok, but nothing special. Veg bowl: 3 stars, also ok but not special Carne flauta: 2 stars. Meat was meh and flauta was our greasy bad choice. We liked the place and the decor is cool. The service was fine, it was very empty at 2:30pm on Sunday. The owner asked if I had any better mexican recipes, and appreciate her desire to improve. I don't have any recipes to offer, but I recommend she gets down to "Los Tacos No.1" in chelsea to try some 5 star tacos.

La Lupe has one of the...no, has THE BEST burger I have ever eaten in New York City, hands down. They are always there for me when I need them, consistent in their impeccable service, affordable, delicious and hits the spot every, single time. It's also a very special thing to find a burger that is expertly built, that stays together when you eat it and that is evenly crafted to the last bite. And the chips are lightly salted and always great to heat up in the oven if you're too full to finish them. ¡Te quiero, La Lupe! ¡Pa siempre!

Unfortunately have never been inside but this is my go to Mexican take out. Food has always been fresh and delicious. Keep up the great work. Happy to see they have survived covid and still thriving.

Absolutely love this place. It's cozy, the staff is ALWAYS amazing, and don't get me started on the food.. The tacos are great -- shoutout to the Asada, Shrimp, & Chorizo if I had to pick favorites.. only improvement the tacos could use is a second tortilla (especially for to-go situations). Everything else I've had has been very tasty as well definitely including the margaritas. Go here! Support local business!

Underrated local taqueria right on Myrtle Ave. It was a bit more pricey than we were expecting, but the food was good. I got the asado bowl which I really enjoyed. My boyfriend got some tacos and a torta. He said the tacos were great, but the torta was a little too creamy. Atmosphere is very laid back. The people over the counter were pleasant. Would come here before/after drinks at a bar nearby.

Food was good, atmosphere wasnt as nice as we'd hope. Don't even think about the outdoor deck on a warm day, they have transparent plastic decking as rain cover, which magnifies the heat. The buzz of the commercial air conditioning units, makes it unpleasantly loud. So we ate inside, which was fine, chairs were old plastic school chairs, so don't count on comfort. Once again good food was fine, but nothing worth enduring uncomfortable chairs or a loud, hot back yard.

I've been waiting to check this place out and I finally did. The yelp reviews were a bit intimidating, but nobody is dying, so here goes: Pros: -tacos are great ( I ordered both shrimp and steak tacos). Great portions and packed with flavor. Not the best tacos I've had in my life but definitely good enough for me to return. -nice backyard area that's pretty comfortable with nice art on the walls. -friendly bartender/staff Cons: -their margaritas suck. They have this pre-made sour mix that they add in that totally kills the cocktail. Just use fresh lime (muddled or liquid) and things will be fine. -they don't have table service but it's really not the end of the world. Would I return? Yes, definitely, But it wouldnt be the first place I think of

La Lupe is amazing!!! The service is impeccable. My party of 5 came in 15mjn after the kitchen closed and the restaurant still accommodated us and let us order from the menu. The food was amazing!! Very authentic and flavorful. Thank you La Lupe!

super easy, sit down. choose a table. Order up front. get your food. Came during happy hour and grabbed $5 margaritas! Simple style and excellent food

Jeez, I wish I can give more stars. I've ordered the tacos here multiple time to go and they have been good. Chose to dine in yesterday and bring my family for some margs and was baffled by the fact that the server/bartender was arguing with a guest regarding him not tipping (I understand the frustration.. I'm a server) but for him to say all those things in front of guests was a horrible experience. I tried to let it go and ordered some guacamole and margaritas, but the argument became worst when the owner came and he was arguing with her about his wage.. we just paid and left :/. Guacamole tasted fresh, and margs were okay... but i would chose good service and experience over okay food any day.

First of all - (food first) the guacamole was bland. Second, the server or clerk was very upset because my handicapped friend brought her service dog inside. He kept telling us the owner was outside and she or him is bat crazy so we shouldn't have the dog in there. After we showed him doctor note. If the food was good I wouldn't have written this. But it has no salt!

I love this place ! It was my first time going and the owners made me feel so comfortable and the place is also very cozy ! In a great area with lots of parking on broadway or myrtle ! The tacos are amazing ! Everything is fresh and the happy hour is out of this world ! $5.00 margaritas during happy hour with delicious flavors ! Def going to be my spot for a quick taco Tuesday !