Lupe's East LA Kitchen
New York, NY 10013-1607
Phone: (212) 966-1326
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Broome Street
- Directions:
- 1, 9 at Canal St.
- Specialties:
- Mexican Food
- Hours:
- Sun-Tue 11:30am-11pm, Wed-Sat 11:30am-12am
Editorial Review for Lupe's East LA Kitchen – by Paul Adams
In Short
In a homey, retro corner spot, with big, inviting windows and neon signage, this quiet cantina serves hefty burritos, enchiladas and the like to an enthusiastic clientele. The burritos and enchiladas each come with half a dozen choices of filling, including chili verde, chipotle shrimp and several vegetarian options. A variety of other entrees include tamales with various fillings, and huachinango Veracruz, a snapper filet with a piquant tomato sauce. Desserts include coconut flan and brownies.
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User Reviews for Lupe's East LA Kitchen
02/07/2007 Posted by foodie326
If you're from California or Texas, you frequently lament the sorry state of Mexican food in NYC: the sugar in the salsa, sweet syrupy margaritas, exclusion of items like chile relleno/tamles on menus, etc. I avoid all Mexican food in NY, but every few months I need a fix and try a self-described 'authentic' place. All that being said, Lupe's is good, heads above the other stuff you find. We ordered margaritas, guac, salsa, chile verde, enchiladas and chile rellenos for about $25 a person. Everything was excellent and the service was attentive. This place is barebones, a cozy diner atmosphere. I've learned not to expect the stuff you get in states that border Mexico. The sauces and dishes are prepared differently, but are still good. If you don't know what the fuss about Mexican food is, that means you've never had good Mexican food and it probably makes no difference where you eat. And if you do know what all the fuss is about, then try Lupe's.
Cons: Cash only
05/13/2006 Posted by blakelaw
Do not order food delivered to your house or apartment from Lupe's. They will skip your order, then lie to you that they rang your doorbell and called your phone number. I just had this happen and I will no longer order from Lupe's. The food may be good, but if they don't or won't bring it to you, how can you tell?
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