Mama Lupita's Bistro

Ok, lets start with I've experienced great Mexican cuisine from south to north Mexico, all over California, and NY as well, and lastly my Mexican partners Mom makes the best mole I ever ate, but now she has some competition. Let's see, very nice restaurant as to comfort. Met the owner, or owner’s son, and other staff. Very welcoming, helpful with the menu, and just make your dining experience really a good memory. As for the food: spicy beef and chicken tacos? Well can anyone really screw up a taco? If they can definitely not here. Both tasted very good and I really enjoyed the spicy beef. Then came the Mole: well Grandma and Mom, you tracked perfection. As much as I love my partner's Mom's mole, I don't know if I could say one is better then the other. I believe the one here is a southern style and my partner's is northern cooking, slight different flavor but both excellent. Last thing, portions and price: don't know how but even in this economy I just felt like I got a hearty portion for a "wow" price. I don't know how but I'm actually stuffed. Don't miss this spot if you enjoy great Mexican and at a terrific price. Enjoy all, and thanks guys!

Braised pork burrito 🙂‍↕️ rocked my socks. Also great milkshakes. Super nice staff. Large portions for good prices.

Fantastic food! We love Mama Lupita’s—our favorite local Mexican place! We get takeout here pretty much once a week. The tacos and burritos are excellent, but I cannot recommend the huaraches enough—especially with chipotle chicken. It’s homemade and soooo good. We like eating in the restaurant as well; it’s basic and clean and everyone is kind and welcoming! Love, love, love!!!

I mean ya phenomenal. Corn quesadillas?? Vegetarian and gluten free options ?? Sooo yummy idk if I’m just lowkey kinda intoxicated but honestly it tasted like the best Mexican food I’ve had in a while. Ate it to the bone

The owner is super nice and friendly! The place is very clean and cozy! The prices are very reasonable! This place is a hidden gem! We just wanted to get a quick bite and walked in to the place with not expecting anything special, the owner started explaining the menu and we got excited about the food and we absolutely loved it! The food was very fresh and delicious with great flavor, service was great! I highly recommend this place!!

Excelent Mexican restaurant. Had dinner here with 6 people. We all loved it. When you are with a group and you like Margueritas, take the pitcher. Maybe not the best cockyail in town, but you will not be disapointed. This restaurant is cheap. Bottle of wine for $25....... In most places a glass is $14 so you can not go wrong. Friendly staff.

I don’t usually write reviews but this place was GREAT! I placed a pick up order a few minutes before closing and staff was so nice and friendly! THE FOOD WAS AMAZING!! This business is ran so smooth and food was top tier!

Comfort. Some places are more comfortable than others. Mama Lupitas feels like a family restaurant although I don’t know if it is. Our waitress was so sweet and the food was so comforting that I felt like I was at an old friends house. I think my favorite thing was the feeling of having been there before.

Came for a quick bite, found out this is a family owned cozy gem. I absolutely adore the staff! Although it was empty, they were super attentive and genuine. I will need to return because the food was delicious! My family also enjoyed each appetizer and meal we ordered. The drinks were tasty, some stronger than others but we love a strong drink Thank you for the wonderful tasty experience! I'll be back for more and with friends for happy hour

I have eaten in and get a lot of takeout here and I have to tell you that it's special. It's all about the sauces for me. Shrimp in red pepper sauce, enchiladas with mole are worth a trip from anywhere. The mole is really special. Drinks are well made and priced. Staff is great and I can't say enough about Mama Lupita's.

A fellow Yelper recommended this location to me and I walk by quite frequently and have been meaning to visit. They have a lunch happy hour for 2 empanadas and a drink for $5. They also have happy hour as well in the evening. I got a take out order and got: 1. Beef empanada 2. Beef torta 3. Pork torta Everything was delicious!! I enjoyed every bite and I'm especially excited about the torta. They taste very homey and not overly greasy. The inside is very nicely decorated just like the front of the store. Would like to dine in next time when I have more time so I can sit and enjoy the food. Will need to come for a happy hour!

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.

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.

This place makes such tasty tortas! And they're huge! I can also speak to catering since my job wanted to order locally for lunch for 25 people. The manager kept regular communication with me, making sure our budget had as much as we could get out of it. The restaurant itself is a cozy spot, best for 2-4 people or more if you want to do a takeover . Love getting food here. Support small businesses like theirs where you can taste the love

Great enchiladas and margs. Got the tamarind and regular margaritas which were great but the berry marg tasted a bit like medicine. Pambaso was good but too saucy. Saw review that the torta was good so I guess I'll have to come back to try it. Avocado was on point.

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. :)

Great experience Marvelous Margaritas Tasty guacamole Flavorful Nachos Exquisite Enchilada Friendly atmosphere Great service

My friends and I ordered a burrito, enchiladas, torta, and guac. Everyone was very satisfied. The food is delicious, portions are sizeable, and price is reasonable. The vibe of the place is quiet nice and cozy. The service was great, everyone was very hospitable; I split my water all across the floor and the server was very understanding and kind. I really liked the salsa and salsa verde. Oh and the cherry on top was a dose of nostalgia with the chicklets we got at the end, hadn't seen those in their little cardboard box in years!

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

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!

Guys, genuinely this was the best Mexican food I've ever had. 100% authentic, 100% fresh. Very very good experience. The server was really kind, and it was an overall really pleasant lunch - can't wait to go back.

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.

Great tasting food. Authentic Mexican food. There's a lot of Mexican restaurants in the area, but terrible flavor. This place staff are attentive and pleasant. Price is not bad either. This place will be very popular soon.

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!

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.

Hard to find good mexican/ tex-mex food in NYC, especially this neighborhood. The staff is so kind. They are fast. Clean. Fun music. Not too busy or loud. Diverse menu. Drinks are strong. And the food is great. Would recommend.

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.

The tacos and breaded chicken were amazing. Service was fast and friendly and made us feel like home. Home made tortillas are definitely my thing. If I had to a picky a hole, the lime wedges weren't freshly cut, but again that's an a hole comment. We will definitely be back!

Incredible little Mexican restaurant. Stopped in for a delicious and affordable lunch. All the food was super tasty and fresh. The place is cute with a great atmosphere - music playing but not too loud, cute little car setup, and several tables in the dining area. Our server was friendly and helpful. It's places like these that make Brooklyn such a great place to be.

Tried this spot while in Brooklyn for the night; absolutely loved it! Had the kindest, attentive waitress and the food was incredible. Great prices, quick tasty spot! Try it out!

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.

Friendly folks, and stellar food. The menu is somewhat standard, but there are some *extraordinarily* good items buried in there. - The pambazo is to die for (it's a potato/chorizo sandwich dipped in red guajillo sauce) - The pozole (if they have any) is exactly what the doctor ordered - rich, pleasing, and sinus-clearing and oh, so much more. The place is bright and slightly sterile, but that's ok - go, hang out, chat with the folks, and get to know them - it's worth it. Oh, also, be sure to ask for what you *should* be getting!

This is the place for some authentic Mexican! Food is delicious at a reasonable price yum, with a calm friendly atmosphere.

I have tried Pambazos in San Diego for the first time at a hole in the wall a few years ago and ever since then, everytime I see a place that sell Pambazos, I order it. I had a pick up order from this place. They said 15 minutes and once I arrived the food was ready. The food was packaged well and was still hot when I ate it. The flavor was milder that I like and it did not have much filling. I still have not found good Pambazos in NYC. PS, Idk if their other items are tasty. Review solely based on Pambazos. To me, if a restaurant cannot make an item well, they should just avoid making it: short menu with amazing food better than a hundred item menu with nothing that tastes amazing.

We stopped for lunch, after visiting Industry City. It's a very modest place that puts out some great food. I started with a fantastic pork gordita followed by Mama Lupita's Torta. I could only eat half, happily taking the other half home to finish off for dinner. My wife completely enjoyed her cheese enchiladas.

I still remember when this placed opened up, I enjoyed it so did my friends; but I have to admit the service is a bit odd. The customer service that is expected isn't applied which sucks because it's a pretty decent Mexican cuisine spot which is disappointing. I'd give the food a 3.5 and the customer service a 3. I'd hope for better service for others.

One of my favorite places for yummy tacos and enchiladas! Mama Lupitas is totally a BK hidden gem - great flavor, fresh food, fast service, and Soo delicious! We have gotten take out and we have ate in, the woman at the counter is lovely and always makes sure you are happy and your order is on point. Portions are huge, prices are fair. Love coming here! Just go, you won't be disappointed!

The food is great and the menu has many choices. Never wait too long and I always order to-go so I can't comment on the service. Prices are very friendly and the restaurant is clean.

I love this gem in the neighborhood that is close to the 36th station. The food is always hot, fresh, and delicious from the nachos to the enchiladas, tortas, homemade lemonade, etc. Prompt and friendly service with many tables and a bar area as well as to go service.

I've come here twice and both times the service was great, and the food was amazing! I cannot wait to come back, and will be recommending it to my friends!

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

Have to update my review to say if you see Choco Flan on their board - get it! It's a moist chocolate cake with flan on top and is one of the best desserts I've ever had. I wish I had a picture but my friend and I split one and it was gone before I could take one.

Maybe the tastiest, most generous chicken enchiladas with mole sauce I've had in the 5 boros. Plus free homemade chips (and chiclets at the end!) for 12 dollars at the time or writing make it a Mexican lunch worth traveling for.

Rarely do I leave reviews but this places deserves the extra effort to do so. In an era of overpriced and/or soulesss cooking this place does it right. Enchiladas were huge and delicious. Mole sauce was deep, complex and somehow still light. Service was very friendly and efficient. Run, don't walk here if you're keen for mexican

Excellent torta milanesa. It's a loaded sandwich that uses soft bread and is stuffed with breaded chicken, cheese, avocado, beans, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickled jalapeño. Very hearty sandwich, well wrapped and delicious. You can choose many different types of meat.

A welcoming, comfortable, family-owned restaurant with attentive service and delicious food. Mama Lupita herself is back there in the kitchen cooking up traditional Mexican delicacies. Her daughter was our terrific waitress. Food is affordable and comes in generous portions. Try the mango-tamarin margarita, served with a chamoy and tajin rim!

Everything else in NYC May have shut down, but Mama Lupita's hasn't! Currently open for takeout/delivery. So when I was back in the area to bring stuff up and begin the coming back process, of course I had to get lunch at my favorite spot. Got the "usual" shrimp cocktail (a delicious combo of a spicy, tomato-y sauce with shrimp, onions, cilantro, and avocado) and one of their new tamales. Now the hard part is going to be picking between tamales and empanadas for a quick bite! Got a red tamale and it was the perfect level of spice with a good amount of pork throughout. (All tamales are pork.) They're also working on opening their back patio for seating during stage 2, so that will be really nice to relax back on their patio this summer!

The beans and rice here taste like what you can get in the Southwest. There are so many different incarnations of these dishes. To me, this tastes of home. I like the tacos dorados with chicken or a nice bean tostada. Amazing salsas, too. The people here are warm and friendly, and delivery is fast. If it won't be quick, they warn me before ordering. I would love to come for breakfast but my schedule is against it. While many things on the menu are very good, the beans are so perfect that I actually crave them. And they really know how to fry a tortilla for that perfect crunch.

Was in the neighborhood and searched for a quaint spot for lunch. Plenty of metered parking and great drinks. They start you off with very crispy tortilla chips and spicy salsa. The waiter even gave us a sample of their special soup with shredded pork that was also pretty spicy but delish. We ordered tamarind margaritas that had a kick of chipotle that we absolutely loved. They're baby friendly and had high chairs available upon request. We ordered the pulled pork quesadilla that was amazing! Will be back for more!

Mama Lupita's is where my family reserved and held my Bridal Shower yesterday. It was perfection. They have a pack patio with a tent that kept us perfectly shielded from the sunshowers. The menu was affordable, flavorful, and made fresh when we arrived. Guacamole with fresh chips, roasted pork, rice, and beef and chicken tacos were among some of the amazing options.The owners kept coming to the back to make sure we had everything we needed. Sangria and Mimosas kept all of the guests super happy. And to top it off, a peach tres leches cake that was homemade and AMAZING. We will absolutely be back for all of our future family events.

Such a relaxing environment. Menu offers vary enough for a wide variety of tastes including vegetarian. Prices are very reasonable! Highly recommend.

I'm vegan so I ordered the Mushroom Burrito without cheese and sour cream + guacamole. Usually dishes that are originally created with cheese, but are altered to not have it, are bland but THIS BURRITO WAS SO TASTY! My roomie is vegetarian and got the burrito as is and she and I agree that the mushrooms were the star of the show! Their customer service is so great too! We ordered online and they called to make sure that only one burrito was without cheese and sour cream. So glad that we live close-by so we can order directly from this business instead of online (remember everyone: online ordering services take a cut of these restaurants' deliveries! Help restaurants survive the pandemic by ordering directly from them )

This place was AMAZING! If you want authentic Mexican food come here. They are very aware of COVID restrictions. The food was all homemade, fresh and made to order. Great staff and worthwhile dining.

Excellent, tasty, with professional & friendly service. We ordered 4 different meals, all delicious. Great music and authentic decor too.

Wow, Mama Lupita's Bistro was certainly amazing. Rates are absolutely reasonable. Most everything I've tried thus far have been very good. Service was outstanding and everybody working here was extremely nice and helpful. Would highly recommend Mama Lupita's Bistro.

OMG, Mama Lupita's Bistro was epic. Firstly, the price is hard to beat. Fantastic menu and fantastic Quesadilla. The staff was extremely friendly and service is superb. Mama Lupita's Bistro - Check it out.

I had the tacos dorados de pollo without sour cream. Deliciously accompanied by rice and beans. Truly felt like home cooked food. Highly recommend. I would go back and try the tortas. They looked delicious.