Lupe's East L.A. Kitchen

Delicious! All the flavors of Mexico on top of fresh food, Mezcal, wine and beers. Salvador is amazing behind the bar and hosting. I got the Baja salad with grilled shrimp along with a Mezcal cocktail finished with a tasty Mexican hot chocolate. This spot has a very cheery fun colorful vibe. Highly recommend and I’ll be back again. Cheers to the head chef, staff and Salvador!

Good for for a good price, really fast service. We came on a Saturday night and it was relatively quiet. We ordered the chicken mole enchiladas and the beef enchiladas. They came out so quickly! Our favorite was the beef enchiladas. Server was friendly and efficient. Overall good experience and at a great price!

Rica comida Mexicana. Authentic Mexican restaurant with delicious, rich flavors. I ordered the fish tacos and beef—they were big and delicious. My friend had the spring tacos and fish tacos—she loved them. We had a spicy mezcalita. The service is very friendly, like a good old Mexican service. We sat outside and had such a good time. Inside is such a vibe.

Lupe's East L.A. Kitchen is truly impressive. The employees display warmth additionally. After becoming a local resident, finding this restaurant was wonderful. We chose enough different items for the whole table. The whole concept here works beautifully.

Lupe’s is the best Mexican restaurant in SoHo. It was across the street from our hotel, so the location was perfect. Their bar is impressive with the selection of tequilas. It’s the night before my surgery, so alcohol was out of the question. We ordered their tostada salad, Chicken Mole and Chili Colorado. The salad was the perfect starter that we shared. The Chili Colorado is the perfect meal on a cold night. Served over rice, the sauce had just the right amount of spice with tender pieces of beef. Their Mole sauce is outstanding and the chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. We are definitely planning on returning after my procedure for another delicious meal.

Basic Mexican spot Simple and basic. Shrimp fajitas is delicious but small portion. Rice is randomly dry and hard. Chicken in Mole sauce is good but could use a bit more seasoning. Menu could use some excitement. Not much to take home to talk about.

I saw this restaurant while I was downtown one day. It had a vintage decor with neon lighting very cool. Some of the best mexican food I have had. Very tastey & not heavy the food always come quick. I always show up wanting to eat two plates and end up only being able to eat one. The portions are good and the price is great for the location.

Love Lupe’s. Great corner location and outdoor seating. Feels like you’re at a great local diner. Always a seat and always amazing service. Drinks are great as is the food. Cannot recommend the Chili Colorado enough

Absolutely solid spot with hefty portions I've never had bad food or experiences here So highly recommend

Delicious food, easy stop for lunch. Would also come back for a casual dinner. Seemed like the ingredients were high quality!

Excellent happy hour! The Mezcal Rita is amazing and for $11 you can't go wrong. The taquitos are great. Tried the chicken and beef both great! Ny server Francisco was awesome! Cute place down to earth vibe.

Good spot for a crowd to dine. I was there with a group of people on Halloween this year and had a late lunch. We did call ahead but they were able to seat 14 of us at a spacious table. The interior is nice. It feels like an authentic Mexican establishment. The music wasn't too loud, and the service was excellent. I got grilled fish tacos, and they were good. I did find their food to be bland, but they do have an assortment of hot sauces available. Would've been nice for the fish to have more flavor. The tacos have rice and black beans with them also. I asked for extra chips and they were brought pretty promptly. All in all, good experience and I'll be back.

It was a decent meal but I went to the bathroom before leaving and was disgusted. The bathroom looks like it hasn't been cleaned in years. The light switch was dirty. It's in desperate need of a paint job. There was no toilet paper holder so I question the cleanliness of the rolls of paper. One was partially wet. If the bathroom is this dirty, I have to ask how well are they cleaning the rest of the restaurant. We started with chips and salsa. It was a bit spicy but also a bit bland; it could've used some more cilantro. had the beef burrito colorado. It was a decent burrito, very filling. We were there early (around 4pm) so it wasn't that crowded. It was a rather quick meal.

At 6-7 PM on a Friday night, you can walk in and dine without a large crowd. The neon and string lights make dining here vibey. The portion sizes are large, and the prices are reasonable. I ordered the Fried Fish Tacos, which I would recommend. The chips and salsa are a must-try! The chips are so crispy and perfectly salted. The drink menu also had a ton of cocktails I wish I had tried -- maybe next time!

I'm always exploring Soho for new places to enjoy authentic Mexican food. I discovered Lupe's one cold January afternoon walking and saw the bright blue facade and festive lights inside. I mean it's January and we are fighting the winter blues. For me, festive lights, strong Margarita and a good meal are logical ways to fight it I've eaten numerous times at Lupe's and have tried different entrees and appetizers from good salsa and chips to egg burritos. The egg burrito was delicious: fluffiest scrambled eggs with cheese tucked in a burrito with a spicy red sauce, rice and salad. The meal was a lunch/ dinner combo, very filling. The enchiladas with spinach and cheese with salsa verde were also equally delicious. The salsa they make is kickin and the chips are fresh. Tho only weak spot it their horchata; too watery and not enough cinnamon. Lupe offers plant based and vegan entrees as well. There are traditional options such as tacos and Rellenos. They also have an extensive cocktail list. The vibe is very laid back, intimate space and outdoor seating. Thus, if you are in need of kicking those winter blahs, Lupe's is definitely what the doctor ordered.

The ambiance was nice for being a Latinx restaurant in New York. The restaurant was well decorated but was not spacious. It was easy for me to hear other people's conversations. The service was excellent as the waiter was able to meet all our needs. I ordered a Super Burrito and I was shocked to see that my burrito had the rice and lettuce on the outside. From previous experience, I was expecting them to be on the inside and I felt that it decrease the flavor of the meal. My table also ordered Chips and Salsa along with Guacamole. However the only downside was that the tortilla chips didn't have flavor as it needed some salt. Overall, it was a good spot.

Mr. Robot filmed a pretty iconic scene here so I've always wanted to try it out. The place isn't too busy usually that you can't get seated but there is definitely a crowd most days - especially post-work. They have a great happy hour deal (I think it's $8 drinks and free, unlimited chips/salsa). We were sat immediately on a Thursday evening around 6 pm to catch the happy hour and order food. Then, we ended up waiting for our food for almost 90 minutes since they forgot to put in our orders twice. During the entire time we were waiting, our table wasn't checked on so they didn't realize anything wrong and we had to flag down the waitress for water and status updates after we realized they never put in our order. Chicken Enchiladas (~$15) - this was pretty good and generously filled with chicken. Portioned about right for one meal and it came with beans, rice, and salad.

i found a hair in my food last week, and contacted the restaurant directly. they didn't really seem to care and told me "things blow into the food sometimes, that's just what happens", which i respectfully disagree with. if you can't control what "blows into the food" you should not be operating a restaurant. i'm not one to escalate and just wanted a refund for 1 of the 3 plates i ordered. But after a week, 3 phone calls and no refund or any kind of alternative solve, it seems they're too incompetent to even do that. avoid this place. food isn't great, cleanliness is not there, and they don't seem to care about their customers. lots of other top notch places in the area you'd be better off visiting.

If I could give no stars, I would because after eating at this restaurant I had a horrible stomache-ache and vomited, cold sweat as well. Unbelievable. I can't believe that I received food poisoning. The restaurant looked clean but I guess that we can't judge from looks alone. I had a chicken enchilada and a side of guac. Worth mentioning as well is that the guac was old --the color was dark and tasted awful. How disappointing. Has that ever happened to you, old guac at a restaurant ? I was utterly upset.

I had a thing to do down and tribeca and on thinking of a place to catch supper Lupe's popped into my mind. A quick walk from the spring st stopped - everything was as I remembered - low lit, not too crowded or loud, and locals only. Them the chips came - they were better than I remembered. I got a mezcal for 13$ and it was a good pour. Mole enchiladas came - and they were fantastic - stuffed s shredded chick an a tasty sauce. The refried beans - you could taste the bacon now. Lupe's became my top mex spot tonight. Good atmosphere - good food and reasonably priced.

I am a Mexican food snob and Lupe's is without a doubt my favorite Mexican restaurant in Manhattan. Adorable restaurant with lots of outdoor seating. Best red sauce cheese enchiladas in nyc. Wonderful refried beans and rice. Yummiest cazuelitas I've ever had. Ok honestly these are the only cazuelitas I've ever had. They're so good! Some of the best guacamole I've ever had. Did I mention the staff is so friendly? I love this place so mich. And for all you Mr. Robot fans, a very pivotal scene of the show takes place here!

Food was good and the margs were extremely fresh. My frozen margarita was made with fresh strawberries and did not come from a mix. It is a cute spot for a quick meal.

Decided to try despite some of the bad reviews, coming from California, I miss Mexican food. Chicken suiza enchiladas: very bland, tastes like boiled chicken, where is the green salsa on my enchiladas? I'm so glad I ordered an extra side of refried beans because my dish did not come with refried beans. Refried Beans: bland, needed to add salt and then the beans had pan crust, which means they've been sitting in a pan for who knows how long. Salsa: has an extremely bad smell, like BO and I can't. Rice: no taste but at least it wasn't overcooked.

I had a chile relleno burrito and a cup of chile verde soup. I did enjoy the soup, but the burrito was pretty bland. Luckily, there was a small army of hot sauces at the table to help remedy that. I was pretty underwhelmed overall.

Classic Soho spot rocks out for brunch with authentic flavors and value. I was blown away by the delicious fresh genuine Cali taste and enjoyed this more than one of my five star pandemic experiences- message me if you want to know which. Ate: Banana corn pancakes Baja egg white with tomatoes and avocados and salad plus refries beans. Total: $23.95 Full disclosure: There was cheese involved, but plant based is on the extensive menu. Can't remember my last visit here it was so long ago, but with food and outdoor seating this great- I will be back for mas y mas!

I loved this place. Went recently with my wife and friends and thought the food excellent, and the service good. No frills but good food and a pleasant waitress

We went to Lupe's with a party of 5 last weeekend. We were seated near the window on a cosy table. The spot was really cold as the heating doesn't reach it. When we left we were kind of freezing but found out that the heating does heat the rest of the place. Staff is really nice and the owner hangs out in the spot, too. The bathroom is tiny and more or less taken care of. The food was great. I had a quesadilla which was delicious and filling. Overall it's a nice place that looks even better at night, with the pink neon light on.

We ordered food from here to be delivered after craving Mexican food. It was around 9:00 at night. The food arrived warm and well-packaged. The three stars is really an average of the food we had. Had we only ordered the enchiladas suizas and the cheese enchiladas, our review would be 4 or 5 stars. However, the colorada enchiladas and the beans were completely void of any flavor. Make sure you know what to order and that determines the rating.

This has been a go to place for me for years! The café con leche is killer. The staff is super friendly. The place is clean. It's old-school but I absolutely love it.

Authentic East LA Mexican food! I know because I have family who live in East LA and it's very comparable! It's always hard to find great taco spots so finding this gem was awesome! Definite go to spot for tacos in the Soho area!

Very good customer service and there is something on the menu for everyone. Best Mexican restaurant in Soho

This is a Tex Mex place on the west side of Soho. It is not a fancy place and is more of a mom and pop place. It reminded me of the Blockheads restaurants in terms of atmosphere and quality. The main thing they offer here are enchilada plates or burritos. We had several of both with different meats - beef, chicken, shrimp, pork, or vegetarian are all offered. The flavor of the meat, rice, and beans on our plates were all good. There is definitely a lot of care taken into seasoning the meat. Portion sizes of everything were on the small side though. I have had burritos before that were almost double the size of the ones here for cheaper prices.

Super friendly vibe at this lo-fi Mexican located in a less crowded part of SoHo. Devoured a delicious super tender beef burrito that arrived quickly once our order was taken. The burrito came with a little salad and refried beans. This dinner plate with a diet coke cost less than $20, hard to beat for dinner out in Manhattan. Four stars plus for having the option of enjoying this relaxed meal at one of the outdoor tables on a temperate Friday night.

Don't order through Grubhub on Lupe's. They will take no responsible responsibility for undelivered orders. Horrible customer service

This place has good ambiance and location, right on the outskirts of SoHo. It's serving food late (til midnight) but the service was really inattentive. I think it was a staffing issue because there were 2 servers for the whole restaurant at around 10pm on a Monday. I would recommend asking for a water pitcher or decanter as the food is salty and spicy. Also, not sure because I came EOD, but the chips I ordered were really, really hard and cold. I would give it another try but I was kinda bummed because I liked the vibes here.

This little GEM in SOHO is one of the final real things left on the landscape. It's a warm and delicious slice of old school mexican eatery. I lived many , many years in NYC and this was always the place to go for charm and really good eats. Always. So happy it has not lost an ounce of either it's charm, soul, or delicious food. Thank you to the gang @ LUPE'S. xx

The restaurant itself is really clean and has an old school hipster chic vibe. Kinda feels like the Cuban spots in Miami. The staff is really nice too. This joint claims East LA, no disrespect, but they must be talking about East Louisiana because I've lived all over Los Angeles for 6 years and no where there has my $17 got me a kid's meal sized shrimp fajitas like this lol. I was also disappointed they didn't have any house made salsas. Just the green hot sauce in the bottle. The fajitas didn't come with guacamole, nor chips and salsa, and my veggies were badly overcooked to a slimy mess. It's open late though!

Always top-notch! From delicious food, drinks, warm inviting staff and location! Love it! Best Guac n Fresh chips! Shrimp Chipotle Enchiladas are delicious and to die for! First time having the Cazuelitas! Delicious! I've been coming here since 2001! Consistently delicious, friendly atmosphere and always a good time! In over 20 years I've never had a bad meal here! Highly recommend you check it out! Yum yum! :))

As a Colorado native raised in Texas, I struggle with finding really good Mexican in NYC, and Lupes is as close as I have gotten this far to the real thing you find out west. We stopped into this quaint Tribeca cafe and took a seat on their comfortable covered patio. We started with an order of chips and salsa, which could have been better, and two of their generous margaritas, which were heaven on earth. She had the classic Mexican breakfast plate, with scrambled eggs, potatoes, rice, frijoles, and tortillas, whereas I absolutely had to try the vegan chile verde, served with tortillas, rice, and frijoles. It wasn't Colorado green chile, but close enough for Manhattan. We ended our meal with a couple Modelos, watching the downtown street traffic go by. Lupes is the perfect spot for a taste of home in NYC.

My experience was based on dinner. It is my go-to place when I am in this area. Why? 1. As a hungry vegetarian, I am very happy with the food variety and sizes. It is a place where you eat ever single morsel on your plate! I had the Veggie Burrito with vegan sour cream. Yummy. 2. Vegan options available. :-) 3. Happy Hour drinks - Mojito is very good. 4. Delicious chips. 5. Price is RIGHT! We sat outside and ate away. I strongly recommend.

In NYC for the Pride Parade and after a day of cheering, photo taking, and crowd surfing..... we were starving. How many thousands of people swarm NYC during the parade? A lot and finding a place to eat can prove to be challenging. Lupe's was crowded but a table opened and we grabbed it. The food was delicious, the service was fast. I don't know if they have air conditioning here or not, I just remember sweating the entire time we were here. it doesn't take anything away from the experience after all this isn't white table cloth dining, it is a quick grab at a neighborhood haunt. The prices were reasonable for New York and the service was fast and friendly. Was it the absolute best Mexican I've ever had? No of course not, but it was good and I would absolutely go back.

Lupe is much more than your typical Mexican restaurant. While they offer all the staples of Mexican-American cuisine you would expect like tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and tamales, this does not disclose the diversity of their menu. They have very impressive brunch options, including gluten-free pancakes, an assortment of desserts, a great drinks menu, and plenty of side options. Their service is fast and friendly and they offer extensive outdoor seating that is comfortable and spacious. Chicken Tamales (4/5): Their tamales have a very authentic taste and are well presented. For the price, the portion could be larger and some pieces of chicken were a little dry. It comes with a side of rice and refried beans, both of which are above average. Super Burrito (4/5): Their super burrito is a little pricy and it is pretty big but not massive. I ordered mine with beef, rice, beans, guacamole, tomatoes, and cheese. Their flour tortilla tasted fresh as did the rest of the ingredients. It was filling but I wish it was a little bit larger. It comes with a side of beans and a simple salad. Any of their burrito options are solid, but if you want something big, I recommend ordering the Super Burrito. Good Mexican food is surprisingly hard to find in NYC. I think Lupe's is well above the average. Their chips, queso, and guacamole are all great, as are their rice and beans, simple items that are often overlooked at local Mexican restaurants. If you are craving classic Mexican fare, Lupe's is a casual and reliably tasty option in SoHo.

Clean and healthy ingredients, wonderful cooking. Highly recommend if you watch what you eat. One of my favorite Mexican restaurant in the city

Outstanding restaurant. We primarily went for appetizers. Their chicken nachos are like no other. There was a thin layer of tortillas on the bottom of the platter and then beautiful toppings especially the chicken. I am still talking about them. We also had the Cazulitas which were good. It was happy hour. We had to try their margaritas which were very good. You could taste the tequila. Excellent, friendly service. I look forward to visiting again.

One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the city. The type of food you'd imagine a Mexican grandma making. Best enchiladas suizas I've ever had, also love their nachos and chips and guac. I'm gluten free and they're accommodating, I come regularly.

Wow. I just can't believe people own a business services sh*t in a plate. I've never had a piece of fish , that you keep chewing and chewing . Worst place ever. Anyone who said this place is good , is a fool

Hard to find great tacos in NYC! Absolutely recommend for lunch or dinner. Will be returning!

What I like about this place is the food is fairly customizable. If you're vegetarian they have a couple of options but they will also make items meatless at your request. It's good Mexican. Simply prepared and quickly served. The staff isn't warm and fuzzy but no one in NY is so yeah. The drinks are good too. So if you're in the area check it out.

I wish I could leave a better review. I've had Lupe's before. and it was great. However, this time around I was shocked at the different. I ordered the chicken super burrito and the mezcal gimlet and my brother had the quesadilla. The super burrito was absolutely disgusting. The tortilla isn't soft, but also isn't crispy enough to hold all ingredients. Now let's talk ab out what's inside the burrito...a mess. It was a wet mix of chicken, sour cream, guac, etc. Overall, I literally ate 4 bites and let them throw it away. Definitely not worth $14. The mezcal gimlet came in a wine glass? And it was pretty overpowering but I still drank it. I don' think it was worst $13. My brother said the quesadilla wasn't good. He said he bought one from a local bodega that was better. The guacamole that came with the quesadilla was clearly older as it was pretty dark. The staff and atmosphere was good but overall I won't be coming back (unfortunately).

Went to Lupes with a friend for a Sunday low-key coffee/brunch chit chat date. We saw this place while walking and thought we will give it a try. The menu was reasonably price and had many options since my friend and I both have dietary limitations (vegetarian and dairy free). Let's just say the star of the show was, The oat milk cafés!!!! 100/10. I'm a Puerto Rican gal who loves a good coffee and yup with oat milk it still gave what it was suppose to give. The food was okay, nothing special but got the job done. We left full and happy overall and would recommend if you are looking for a reasonably priced meal for the area, nice staff and comfortable seating indoors or outdoors.

This place has been cool forever and remains so. My fave Mexican in nyc and especially nice for dinner though brunch is also great. Hard to find any authentic soho vibes left but this place is legit.

Cozy little spot in SoHo. Stopped for a quick dinner before getting on train. Comfortable atmosphere, fun vibe with the red lights. Pleasant staff. Beef tacos were a stewed beef vs. ground beef. Tasty but not what we were expecting. It was a bit too wet and heavy for the soft tortilla so eating it was a messy challenge that I ultimately ended up using a fork for the meat and scrapped the rest. Guacamole was ok. Daughter loved the tortilla chips

Walked by this place a few times, and always wanted to try it out because of how inviting the place looks from the outside. I decided to order the enchiladas suizas with refried beans, it comes with chicken on the inside. The staff was friendly when I went to pick up my order. It seems like they are very attentive. As for the food. It was decent. Wish it had more of a kick to it, but overall, not bad. The tortillas are a little on the thick side but I like they have the option for refried beans since a lot of places just go with black.

This is based on a delivery experience, I haven't been to the location yet. My boyfriend was craving a shrimp burrito and we found this spot on seamless. He got a super shrimp burrito, I got the chiles rellenos and we had guac to share. We also both got cocktails; he got a strawberry margarita (which is slushy) and I got the pineapple mojito. Delivery was prompt and everything was packaged well. My boyfriend LOVED his shrimp burrito. I was side-eyeing his order at first because the burrito was almost $20, but I think it was a good value - the shrimp were fresh and the meal was large. I really enjoyed the chile rellenos; the sides accompanying (rice / beans / lettuce & tomato) were fresh and the flavors complemented my meal well. I ate half for dinner and the other half for lunch. The chips were nicely roasted and salty, the guac was delicious. The presentation was cute on a bed of lettuce, but not very practical, as some of the dip was wasted getting stuck in the lettuce on the bottom. Lastly, the drinks! I'm hesitant to order cocktails from seamless, because they are generally tiny and not worth it. Not here! My mojito had a HEAVY pour and I could taste the fresh pineapple; it gave me a pleasant little buzz. My boyfriend's strawberry margarita was delicious and still frosty when it arrived. I'd definitely recommend this place. It has so many options for vegan / vegetarian / pescatarians and I think the food / drinks are a great value. If you have a craving for some baja Mexican food, I'd definitely hit this place up.

If you were to throw a dive bar and a Mexican restaurant into a blender and then pour it into a glass with a tequila floater you'd have Lupe's. This was such a fun place to have dinner with a staff that was having as good of a time as the patrons. You'll immediately notice the aggressively purple lighting when you walk it. Trust me, it works with the ambiance. Wall shrines and a serious tequila selection need funky lighting. We were peckish, but more thirsty than anything, so my date and I decided on appetizers and drinks. She went with their Pina Colada and I had the Horchata. We let them know we needed high octane versions of these beverages. The waiter gave us a knowing wink before heading back to the bar. On the food front, Chicken Nachos (a classic) and beef Cazuelitas made the cut for the night's meal. The drinks we received did NOT disappoint. They were rocket fuel and we were happy. Thankfully, the appetizers followed quickly. The chicken nachos knocked it out of the park. Tasty with layers of toppings throughout. They knew what they were doing. The cazuelitas really didn't make an impact. Too much of the corn meal and not enough of the meats. A minor stumble at best. Our second round of drinks arrived to propel us through the remaining nachos. This place was just fun. Everyone was having a good time, staff included, which made for a fantastic atmosphere. Lively conversation was all around us. Strong drinks in our hands. There's not much else you need for a good night. I definitely want to come back to this joint. It's energetic, the drinks are stellar, and the food is yummy. The fun factor alone is worth repeat visits.

My first time here and I loved it - great service and quick turn around a! Ordered quac and shrimp quesadillas The margaritas were perfect and the bartender Karolyn's was amazing! Very friendly and attentive!

Found this gem on Yelp after visiting The Jackie Robinson Museum. Great service. Delicious, flavorful food! We ordered the Suiza chicken enchiladas and the Tacos Papas. Both very good!