Taqueria La Lupita

Yucatan restaurant · Mérida

Taqueria La Lupita

Yucatan restaurant · Mérida

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Mercado de Santiago, C. 57 Supermanzana Interior, Parque Santiago, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico

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Yucatecan specialties: cochinita pibil, lechon tortas, salbutes  

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Mercado de Santiago, C. 57 Supermanzana Interior, Parque Santiago, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico Get directions

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Mercado de Santiago, C. 57 Supermanzana Interior, Parque Santiago, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico Get directions

+52 999 924 6591
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MX$100–200

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"A market stall beloved for its tacos, this spot inside the local market is a go-to for authentic street-style fare and quick, flavorful bites." - Laura Itzkowitz

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"Mérida is known for its contemporary Yucateco cuisine and street food like kibis. It's a vibrant city that contrasts with the more touristy Mexican coastal areas, offering a rich culinary experience rooted in local traditions." - Eater Staff

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"To eat like a local, look no further than Taqueria La Lupita, adjacent to the street food mecca of Parque de Santiago which is lined with vendors slinging tortas and ceviche. Watch the kitchen carve pork from the bone and nestle it in a homemade tortilla."

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"One of the city’s best purveyors of cochinita pibil, lechon tortas, and agua de chaya." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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Adventuring Spoon

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Best meal we had in Merida. We waited for probably 15-20 mins in line before getting a table as this is the place to go! We got the cochinita pibil tacos , relleno negro tacos and cochinita pibil torta. They were all so flavourful and delicious. The pibil is so Smokey and sweet.

Ale Venegas

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Did I come here because of all the hype this place gets? Yes, but let me tell you it lives up to the hype. I ordered a Torta con lechón, it was fantastic! They bake their own bread, wood-fired just like the lechón so it's fresh and tasty and it's perfect with the pork. I also got a Cochinita Pibil Panucho and a Salbute de relleno negro. Both were amazing as well, however relleno negro was my favorite, it's such an unexpected taste, it's just great. Come to La Lupita, you won't be disappointed, it's worth the trip and the wait.

Lena Burgdorf

Google
They made vegan tacos upon request but since it’s a very traditional spot, all the rest of the dishes were meat + cheese heavy. Not many options for a vegan. Other than that, super authentic though.

macieljure

Google
wonderful place, there are a lot of places in this city where you can lechon, cochinita. but la lupita was even featured in a netflix tacos special, the lechon taco is soft and so rich in flavor you’ll need some 6 at least to get the hang of it. i love the fact that it’s inside an actual mercado and walking by yo have more options! like tetiz

Aaron

Google
By now, I'm sure you've seen this restaurant on the Netflix show and read all the reviews. So I'm going to tell you the secret things to get that are unbelievable. First, get the orange juice. This might be the best orange juice I have ever had in my life. I know. I know, I came here for the tacos but I can't stop thinking about how amazing the orange juice was. It was freshly squeezed and ice cold and oh so sweet. Secondly, skip the actual Taco tortilla. Whatever meat that you're going to get, get it on the salbute. These are deep fried doughy corn tortillas that are crunchy on the outside and doughy and soft on the inside. They're so good. You can get tacos anywhere but getting these salbutes will change your life. Third, this place is obviously known for their cochinita pibil but I found that the relleno negro (turkey meat) was so much more tastier and fulfilling with so much flavor packed in. So in closing, get the orange juice and get the salbutes with your choice of meat.

Veronica Johnson

Google
This place is a gem, excellent food, non-touristy prices everywhere else the same amount of food is gonna cost you five times more. Get there early or expect a wait. The staff are very friendly and accommodating.

Alexandra Day

Google
Incredible!!!! We got the Relleno Negro and was honestly the best dish we've had in Merida. 25 mxn each!

Pavel Coria

Google
Excellent yuca tacos with cheap prices, I had the cochinita pibil tacos and torta de lechon. The staff is from cuba, so they know about pork, and their recommendations were on point!!
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John S.

Yelp
THE BEST TACOS IN MERIDA - At least that is what I heard, so when we came here obviously I had unfairly high expectations. But, believe it or not, two of the tacos easily surpassed them. The Lechon taco was the most tender, succulent, and moist pork taco I've ever had and with just a touch of smokiness, on delicate tortillas with the added habenero salsa, it was perhaps the perfect taco. You will struggle to outperform this taco. Not that the Cochinita Pibil didnt try! It too was tender with delicate flavors and unparalleled balance, a taco masterpiece in its own right! The other tacos we had were good but these were superb! They also had the best pepino limon agua fresca I've ever tried, a perfect balance of lime and cucumber, with enough pulp from both to give the beverage an amazing textural experience to complement it's amazing taste! Located inside the marketplace on the corners of Calle 57 and Calle 70, just get there early as they close at 1pm... And if you miss this you won't know what you missed so I will tell you. You are missing what may be the best taco in Merida! Happy eating fron John Sito!
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Deb B.

Yelp
Recommended by many people, our first try. located in the Santiago market food was a perfect introduction to the Yucatán cuisine. Long lines but many tables so a ver short wait. The server was attentive and helpful. Located in the market it was more of a local dining spot, nothing fancy but delicious! I had the sopa lima and empanada chaya y queso. Sopes was delicious with a great balance of flavor, not over powered with the lime. The empanada was cooked perfect! Not at all greasy!! This was my first exposure to Chaya and I loved the flavor it brought to the culinary party I was tasting.
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Tony H.

Yelp
Went here Wednesday at around 8:45am The place was busy but I was able to find a seat (sit at the table with blue cloth) waitress andris? She was very nice and Took my order. I got a Lechon Al Horno Torta and a Coke. The wait was not long at all. The torta was the best I had so far and the meat was succulent. Would definitely recommend to give this place a try. 10/10
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Liz A.

Yelp
Definitely a must try! After seeing a few YouTube vloggers recommend this spot, we had to try it! We had the torta de cochinita, the empanada de queso and taco de lechon. All so authentic and delicious
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Shawn G.

Yelp
I had seen several food programs and youtube videos featuring this taco spot, so I knew we needed to try it while in Merida. It was a holiday when we went so most of the market was closed, but some restaurants were still open. This place has a super long line. We got tacos de cochinita pibil. They were very simple but the meat was juicy and delicious. We ate them outside on a bench due to no space left inside. I recommend trying this place at least once.
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Tuli S.

Yelp
As seen on Netflix taco chronicles (pibil episode)! This little taco spot is in the Santiago plaza. Everything is cheap and they pack the tacos full of meat. We ordered one of each type of taco and also ordered the huevos montelenos. All the tacos were good but the relleno negro was the best! It's worth trying the tacos but I wasn't a fan of the huevos. The peas and ham were definitely canned so it didn't taste fresh. Overall it was good but not amazing. We also got sick so beware because the smaller cafeteria type restaurants seem to have less access to clean bathrooms/consistent hand washing. They were following covid restrictions in terms of masks but the table salsas were shared so you have to ask for new ones.
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Barbie S.

Yelp
Go where the locals go - here. Always crowded and known for their lechon. The pork is moist and sitting in it's own juice and fat. They also have grilled turkey, turkey in negro sauce, breaded steak and metro Relleño soup. This is located inside the market. There are many places selling the exact same thing but this place was the most crowded and busy. The food was incredible and the prices were the lowest we've paid during our stay in Merida. I recommend the lechon de horno. It's the roasted juicy moist pork topped with a crunchy pork rind. The combination is music in the mouth. Get it on a taco, torta, tamale or salbute (soft puffy fried corn shell) PROS: Lechon Prices Salbute Eating with locals
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R P.

Yelp
Went there during the week when the market was shutting down for the day. I didn't think that much of it compared to other yelp reviewers and can't recommend a visit here.
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Emely C.

Yelp
Super inexpensive and the food is amazing. If you go during the weekend their might be a long wait. However it is worth it. I tried the taco pibil as well as the panucho de pibil and they taste amazing. Their salsa is spicy and tasty. Recommend. During our visit we came here three times!
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Joshua B.

Yelp
Man, I loved this little taco spot. They were open very early so I stopped for breakfast tacos. It is located inside the market in a covered hallway. Service was fast and friendly. I tried all the different meats they offered on the tacos and enjoyed all of them, but the lechon was my favorite. It was so nice to get the juicy pork with the crispy skin in top. The food was very reasonably prices. I would highly recommend this spot for breakfast tacos.

Jackson C.

Yelp
Unassuming place that seems more like a local than tourist spot on the edge of a quiet square. Not sure if this is the Netflix-famous La Lupita, but it doesn't matter. Some of the best tacos ever. Cochinita pibil was seriously good.