I just moved into town from CA and was eager to find my favorite neighborhood taco shop. There are several within walking distance. Lulu's is my first attempt. This ain't it. I got a mix carne assada burrito with a side of rice & beans. The burrito was almost flat...almost nothing inside. The beans in the to go carton were half filled. I'm still hungry and I got the friggin special! What little meat I did get tasted good enough but the portions were scarce. Very skimpy for the price. And I was the only one there so it wasn't because they were busy.... Now I know why no one else was there. I won't be going back
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Shawn N.
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. Where do I start... First off I'll say that I'm pretty fair when it comes to eating out. I've lived around the globe and have eaten things that would make most people... well, you know. But sometimes there are places that have strikes against them right from the get go. Such was the case with Lulu's Taco Shop. The restaurant was well kept with the usual Mexican decor strewn about the walls. Mariachi music filling the room. Tables, chairs yada, yada, yada. Nice place for a taco shop. Now the strikes - Strike One: As another poster noted, 75 cent charge on all cards. ALL CARDS? Not a huge deal but a ding none-the-less. Fortunately I had some cash on me (which is unusual). Yes, I know the burden of paying that fee falls on the restaurant but that is made up in the cost of goods rendered is it not? Strike Two: My wife and I ordered the taco plates (two tacos, rice & beans). When asked if we would like chips and salsa with that I replied "sure!" To which the young lady behind the cash register said "That'll be $4.00" O.o??? Four bucks? For chips? They weren't even freshly made chips! Needless to say, after all was said and done, I got out of there $24.00 short of cash. For that I could have eaten at Arriba's and been served my food and have all you can eat chips, salsa and bean dip. At Lulu's you pay a high price and are still expected to get up and get your meal when they yell out your order. Just rubbed me the wrong way. Not happy so far.... Strike Three: Location. If it wasn't for the fact that one of the best restaurants in Gilbert is literally 50 feet to the south, it may not have been so bad but as I sat eating my (ahem) $4.00 little basket of store bought chips, I kept looking over at Flancer's wishing for a Chili Verde Birdie Turkey sandwich. That was almost unbearable. One other little thing that I noticed was their beef is obviously grass-fed and not corn-fed. You get the distinct smell of hay or a stable as you chew your meat. Maybe it was just me but it was definitely there. All in all, Lulu's is just okay. Not terrible food-wise but for what you pay, service could have been way better. Will I go back? Probably not. You'll find me 50 feet to the south.... ;-) Cheers! Shawn
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Wowezow E.
I HATE that they charge 75 cents to use a credit card and that they charge extra to get a flour tortilla on a taco. I have had much better tacos for less money! I will not return.
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Danielle J.
Lunched here today. We used a "Living Social" coupon, which obviously confused the lady who was running the register. As a result of her confusion, she charged my debit card for the whole amount, then had to refund it, then had to charge it again, and somehow came up with a different amount that I owed every time. The second strike against this place was that it took 45 minutes from the time we ordered our four tacos until we actually received them. Third strike, the food was below average in my opinion. I had the beef taco and the carnitas taco, both super greasy meat, with less than impressive flavors. The salsa was ok. My sister had the AZ super taco and the shrimp taco, her were better than mine, but still not fabulous. Add those three strikes to the fact that they have a very cramped little parking lot and that pretty much left me knowing that I won't be heading back there anytime soon... or ever.
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Preston T.
Just left the place, used a Living Social Coupon, don't know what you 4s and 5s are smoking, this best thing my Wife and I had tonight was the beer, and thank God they served them in iced glasses. 1st Strike - If you use a debit or CC they hit you with a .75 cent charge, OK so they don't want to have to pay the bank, but i would rather have a decent meal with the cost of the bank charge included than be hit at the counter with "oh are you paying with debit or credit, that will be a .75 charge, OK", like we had a choice since it didn't say anywhere on the menu or LS coupon about he up-charge. 2nd Strike - "How about some nice chips and Salsa", oh sure, since you hit me with a .75 charge on my card use, at least i get something to nibble on, OH they'll be $2.50, as noted on the menu, but you would at least think that you would get something authentic, these puppies were right out of some flavorless bag and then they hand you a "small" salsa bowl, to select from a "salad bar", 3 choices or 4 with the pickled carrots that looked like they had be in the bar since yesterday. Salsa was very flavorful if you like slightly bad to real bad. 3rd Strike - We both ordered the Super Fish Taco and the counter person (CP), I call her that because that is where she works and there is no one else in the place, and that's where she stayed, except I think the cook in the back who dishes the food out of some nondescript container. CP was pleasant and suggested the "grilled fish" instead of the breaded because the grilled fish was, Mahi Mahi , if that was Mahi, I'm Capt Ahab and this was Moby Carp. The fish tasted like something out of a 3 day old hand cart from the back streets in Tijuana, and I'm sure that would have a better flavor. 4th Strike - "Oh that's right you only get 3, oh what the &(*), here goes anyway, since we won't be back and I can't imagine how they survive. The rice was not even eatable, the re-fried beans were slimy, and both were slightly, and i use this term carefully, warm. I have had wonderful Guadalajara style food, it is great experience and this wasn't Guadalajara it was not even a good. I wish they would put up a disclaimer that if you order this "Special", you'll be sorely disappointed. It is a terrible evening when you have left a place and know that you have wasted your time, your money, and most assuredly, your taste buds!!!
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Melissa S.
Showed up at 830...all the salsas on the salsa bar were cleaned up...the guy was very very rude. And he acted like I was bothering him on his phone. He had to give me full limes because he already threw away all the limes and wouldn't cut new. The food was cold and packed all to go when some was for there. Have another living social deal but don't even know if I want to use it.
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Logie Z.
Very good neighborhood Mexican chow place. We've never had anything bad here. The owners are very nice and they are flexible when it comes to ordering to your liking. I like their camaron ceviche and fish taco plate. Hubby usually orders the carne asada burrito or chicken enchiladas. My cutie pie likes the quesadilla. We get so disappointed when Mexican places do not have horchata. They have it here and it's good. The portions are pretty good size, just enough for the price.
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Kelsey P.
A recipient of many awards and much praise, I'm not quite sure what took me so long to visit Lulu's. It's quaint and cute. There was Spanish music on the radio and a silent Syracuse- Notre Dame college hoops game on the flat screen in the corner. It was a nice setting for dinner. We ordered beef, a lot of it. We got the taco platter- ground beef tacos accompanied with rice and beans and a carne asada burrito. I enjoyed it all and immensely. The tacos were moist and the shells were crisp. The flavor on the rice and beans was just as tasty too. The burrito, which I was only allowed to nibble, was also delish- pico de gio, guacamole, beans, cheese and lettuce accompanied the carne. It was piping hot and exuded freshness. The only negative was that it was a bit greasy. It was a bit on the pricey side and there's a charge for drink refills-- a mere 70 cents, but knowing the way I can woof down a coke along with Mexican food had me a bit turned off. However, the man behind the counter waived the charge for us which was a pleasant surprise. He was friendly and the food was fast.
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Christine A.
First time I have been here. I am all about customer service and I was disappointed. The lady behind the counter acted as though I was bothering her while I ordered my food to go. My husband and I can't have cheese on basically anything. So I ordered a bean and cheese burrito for my son- he can have cheese and I ordered a taco combo and she asked "what type of meat?!" In a tone I give my husband when I am bothered... We'll excuse me... I didn't know there were options. Geez. Mind you I had my 10 month old daughter with me which might have been why that lady seemed bothered because my daughter was babbling while I was ordering. I ordered a fish taco and a drink. I waited and it didn't take long to get my food. So I went into the car strapped my daughter in and then realized she didn't give me my drink. I walked in again and waited for her to even acknowledge me and I told her I didn't get my drink. She even seemed bothered by that. Fish taco and carne asada tacos were smaller than expected. Food was ok... Not the best I have had. I would have given another star if the customer service was better.
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Kristy H.
Great Pozole & Ceviche! Family owed and operated they put the love into their food!
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Natasha R.
Love love love Lulus. They are such neat folks and their food is like being there in a little eatery in Mexico. Authentic, delicious, and always with a smile.
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Ashlee M.
Best Mexican food I have ever had in my life. Is it odd to say it is better than the food in Mexico? Take a trip to Lulu's and you will not be disappointed. Their beans are top notch and I love their shrimp plate. Enjoy!
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Barbara H.
This place was pretty disgusting, dirty, over priced, bad service, bad food yuck. Got the two taco plate one ground beef and one chicken with beans and rice. I dont know how they screwed up that ground beef to taste like it wasnt beef. At least the chicken tasted like chicken but bland and nothing special. Beans tasteless and of course rice same thing. Looks like a family run business and nobody cares. They are hiding in the back most of the time. Friend walked up to get someones attention but crickets so I actually whistled really loud so my friend could get a beer to wash away the bad taste. Will definitely never return.
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Marsella M.
I chose Lulu's for lunch today as my last full-calorie meal before starting my pre-Vegas vacation diet! I love Lulu's for 3 reasons: freshness of the ingredients, value for my dollar, and swift friendly service. They are great for picking up to bring back to the office, or you can eat in their clean little restaurant. They are also very kid-friendly - my son devours the quesadillas. Today I had a fish super taco & a carne asada super taco. While I appreciate the healthy, grilled whitefish in my taco, I wish it had a little more spicy seasoning - some lime and tomatillo salsa made it much better. The carne asada was also great with a little fresh lime and yummy pico de gallo. The portions are very generous and I was stuffed with plenty left over. Lulu - your fresh, plump taco will be sorely missed until September...
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Stephanie L.
The hubbs and I went in one night while the kids were away. We live close by but hadn't tried it before so we thought we'd give it a shot. I was surprised when we went inside, I thought it would be more....well, just more. Oh well, some of the best places to eat are dives, right? We ordered our food (pricier than you'd expect for what it is) and sat down to wait. When our food came we settled down to eat only to be told that we had to eat elsewhere, that the dining room closes at 8. When we got there we thought we had plenty of time because the door says they're open till 9. A little put off, we packed up and headed to our car. The door was closed and locked after us and all the lights were turned out. Guess they were closing early that night (8:30). Things didn't improve from there. We dug into our food as soon as we got home only to find that it wasn't very good. I had ordered a carne asada torta, which I had been craving, and the meat was dry and salty and the guacamole was only spread on the bread in a super thin layer like you would mayo. My hubby got tacos and by the second one I could see he had lost interest. According to them they were bland. Overall, not a great experience. Next time I'll head to Rienda's. They've never let us down.
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Joe F.
Wow, for a walk up Mexican place, this place is disgustingly overpriced.. I got a two shrimp taco combo meal, and it ran me 8 bucks and change.. They have a chip and salsa bar THAT THEY CHARGE YOU FOR.. They also charge for refills.. This place really nickle and dimes you.. The food was the tiniest portions ever too.. My shrimp tacos, albeit tasty, were in the really really tiny tortillas, I finished my whole meal in less than 5 minutes.. If you want a similarly good restaurant, go to Sorranos, prices are about the same and it's a sit down place, they also give you unlimited chips, salsa and bean dip
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Dominique B.
Lulu's is AMAZING. The guacamole & chips are a MUST TRY! I also higly recommend a good ole' fashioned bean burrito, the tortilla is super soft * the beans are very authentic.
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Erica M.
Really yummy! Hit the spot when I was craving some tacos and jaritos!
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B D.
my go to spot for Polzole. Very flavorful and layered with spices. Salsa bar is great and so is the escabeche. Lame this is they charge for chips and soda refills. For this they get knocked down to 3 stars.
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James E.
Great great great tacos! I go to a restaurant for the food first. As long as it is clean, and Lulu's is, then sitting in, what looks like a used McDonalds booth, doesn't bother me a bit. Afterall, it's a taco shop! I like the fish tacos (the small ones) and I usually order 3 of them. I like how they are made and it reminds me of what you can normally find in Mexico, not at these chain restaurants. The Ceviche tostada is really good too, but is difficult to eat, so don't wear your sunday best. Not in the mood for fish, then try the carne asada tacos or any other kind for that matter. Lulu's is a great place and a break from the Americanized Mexican Food, we see everyday. Enjoy it for what it is!
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Brett H.
I am a fan. This small taco shop that is family owned is just the right kind of place to go for lunch for some fast very good Mexican food. Don't go in thinking that its going to be a sit down place that will serve you. This is more like a indoor food truck. the food is fresh all the ingredients were fresh as well. No you don't get chips and salsa as you would expect from a food truck kind of place. The burritos are very tasty and large. If their burritos don't fill you up then you need to go to a buffet and just pig out. I will go back for sure and order the tacos (they street tacos so yes they are the small ones) they are soooooo good. And no they do not charge you to use the salsa bar, that is not true. i recommend that you try, you will like it.
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Chris T.
Okay, here we go. My first under achiever review. I hate to do it, but I must be honest. Overall, the food wasn't EXACTLY bad, but it was very small. For the price, I would have expected more on my plate. It is priced just a tad more than the Rubios and Baja Freshes that it compares to. The environment is a little bit cramped and (when i was there) the salsa bar was a mess. Like I said, the food wasn't bad, but it definately wasn't outstanding. With the prices and competition with the chains mentioned above, you would expect a LOT more. I have visited this taco shop one time 2+ years ago and have never gone back (That says a lot). Do yourself a favor and hit Rubios if you are in the mood for this type of food. You'll save some coin and get tastier food (and more of it).
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Aimee V.
I've been going to Lulu's since I was probably 5 years old, my dad used to take me when all I cared about were bean burritos. 18 years later I can still say Lulu's is one of the best Mexican food places I've ever been. I agree with a lot of what has already been said: chips and salsa are not free which is a total bust, some of the stuff is WAY overpriced, and... can we talk about the price of refills?? $0.79 no matter what size soda you bought? I definitely got screwed on that one by buying a small soda thinking I would get free refills... It IS a hole in the wall. It's a great summer lunch place or an early dinner after a long day at the pool. Everything I've had: carne asada, bean burro, the salsa, they are all good. Just pricey. How did I pay $9 for a drink, a bean burrito, a street taco and some chips?? I will never know. Yelp is wrong, I feel like $10 and under should not be considered cheap per person, but that's what I have to put since all the entrees are about $10. But it was really, really good. I would rather pay like $7.50 but I don't eat there every day and I understand there must be some underlying cost we aren't aware of. Oh, and they have CRUSHED ICE!! (The good kind like at Sonic) So I'm sold. Thanks Lulu!
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Carol K.
We always go non chain and love this local joint. The fish tacos, Shrimp quesadillas and burros are our favorites. Lulu's caters also. It isn 't cheap but it is really good.
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Jasmine C.
This was good mexican food. I enjoyed the salsa bar (mostly the hot carrots!!) It is nice to be able to have a beer also at a counter service restaurant. I ordered the chili relleno plate. It was good but I think I will try something different next time. The tortillas were really good and I think I would go there again just to get tortillas to go. Yum! Oh and I am a fan of aqua fresca and they had a delicious cantaloupe one. mmmmmmm
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Sue W.
What an awesome dive - they focus on the food and do it well at LuLu's. The food was incredibly fresh and flavorful. I had 3 chicken tacos, guacamole and lemonade. The pico was perfect, very fresh with just a little heat. My tacos were well seasoned, and overall the meal was incredibly satisfying. I really love this place and plan to add it to our rotation for good local places to eat and or get take out.
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Margaret S.
Delicious even after just having a steak sandwich from across the parking lot....
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Jeff M.
Very disappointed!! We ordered 2 cerviche tostadas, carne asada taco, and a grilled and breaded fish taco. When we were being rung up we were told there would be a .75 cent charge to use our credit card. The cashier wasn't friendly and quite rude when we asked for help with the menu. When we asked for chips she said that would be an additional $2.00. When the chips came they were cold and gross. Our food came out in two separate orders and lacked flavor. There was hardly any meat on the tacos. When we left I asked for a refill on my Coke and the cashier told me it would be another full soda charge. We were expected to bus our own table for this lack luster overpriced food. Sorry won't be going back!!
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Dave S.
Lulu's is great - a haven for Central Mexico/Guadalajara style food. Our family has gone there for at least 15 years. Our favorites are the carne asada torta, carne asada burro, the two taco special, the AZ Burro and the breakfast burros. The staff is always friendly and they have a great salsa bar that includes escabeche. No fancy table service, no endless chips & salsa, but there is something for everyone. Drink-wise, the kids love the Fanta and Mexican Coke while the grown ups like the Apple Soda and various Cervezas.
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Ryan F.
I ate here a few days ago for lunch, I got a carne asada taco and a chili reillno. The meat in the taco was dry and had little flavor but the chili reillno was amazing! It had tons of flavor, I was really impressed with it.
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Tim H.
Living near this place a long time ago and driving by I never stopped in. After seeing more than positive reviews on Yelp here I decided to give it a try. Here's one thing that bothers me about non-chain places: Train your staff to have a favorite! Whenever I go to a place I've never been I always ask 'what do you recommend?' -- the default of 'everything is good' is NOT an answer people!!! Be confident in what your best dish is and I'm ordering it unquestioned. There HAS to be something that defines your restaurant...if there isn't, then you are just like a chain. Given that (I didn't get a recommendation), I went with my trusty judge of Chorizo (burrito with egg and refried beans). It was plenty portion and just came as the burrito. It was good. Not great, but good. No free chips like others have said. This didn't really bother me as I'm trying to eat better and knew I'd be stuffing my face with a giant tortilla, pork fat and beans likely cooked in lard (which is a good thing, btw). The salsa was ok. Definitely could improve here in my opinon. I think El Ricos in Queen Creek has better salsa. I am agreeing with others on the price. My *lunch* burrito was $8.99. That's steep for a lunch single item. Compared to Burrito Shack at nearly half that (and bigger burrito). I don't think the taste -- which was good -- justified the cost. My guess is that overhead is high in the complex. I'd love it if there prices were lower -- if even for lunch specials. Place was clean, ample seating and staff was friendly. I will return and try other things (and bring friends). They are also on Twitter: twitter.com/lulustacoshop which scores an extra point in my book...hopefully they will push out lunch discount deals via Twitter and that will bring me back sooner. Good mexican, wish the price was just a bit lower. Honestly I was going to rate 3 stars just now but really wanted 3.5. I'm giving Lulus the benefit here and going with 4. The food is good, prices could be better, but overall a good Mexican food experience and I will return...hopefully with a discount I got via Twitter (hint, hint).
We just got back from Mexico and let me tell you...this place is probably as close as you will get here in Gilbert. We got pastor tacos, a gordo burro and a couple beef tacos all of which were good. I usually do not order chicken at Mexican restaurants but since we had never been there before I decided to try it and boy was the chicken tasty! Guac was good, nothing that you would think came out of a tube with a neon green color, I am pretty sure they make it in house. Needless to say this place is darn good and would recommend it over Los or any bertos place around here.
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Michael Z.
I first dined here about a year ago and was really disappointed in wasn't going to go back; however, my wife had a coupon from some coupon book and I went to go get some takeout to watch Sunday football. First of all, the service in this restaurant sucks. There's laid-back and then there is rude-they are rude. I finally get to the counter to order and the girl is drinking a soda and eating her breakfast on the cashier counter. She said to me, "what do you want?" And didn't even give me I contact. I probably should just walked out right then and known better, but I didn't. I ordered street tacos and they were an absolute joke. The worst of it was the Pasole which really was void of taste, however, the worst part or all the cartilage in bones that were in there. Now I understand that you need that in there for flavor when making Pasole because I make that soup frequently. When I pulled out the bones and the cartilage it amounted to about the size of a tennis ball. The flavor of it was really Bland and overall just not good. Good thing I found rather interesting was that they charge $.75 anytime that you make a non-cash transaction. That's just ridiculous.
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Peaches And Cream Y.
Food was decent, not too sure how this place is getting such rave reviews though... Probably the most expensive Mexican place of it's style. $25 for a burro, two tostadas, and two mini-tacos. Seriously?! Also, no free refills or chips/salsa. Are we going back? No.
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Titus P.
Best tacos you will have in AZ. These are true Mexican style, open face tacos. Outstanding burritos as well. This place is a dive. Keep that in mind befor you head out for some nice family dinner. Stop here for lunch.
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TJ M.
** No free chips and salsa*** I ordered the Meat Enchilada Plate with chicken and it was very tasty. However, I didn't really see any chicken. If there was any in there, it was skimpy. I paid $8.30 which I thought was a little too expensive. I think I'd pay more like $6.75 for what I got. This is a good place to go for a healthy lunch (compared to Carl's Jr.), but not dinner because the serving size was a little smaller than I'm used to. There was only about 3 tablespoons of rice. Sour cream is an extra .50. I'm wimpy when it comes to spicy food and this food was just right, not too spicy. There are no child's menu items, but they have for example a bean tostada for 2.55. Over all, I'd eat there again if someone else was buying!
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John O.
I live right around the corner from LU LU's and it is fantastic. It is a little hole in the wall with a mish mash of restaurant tables and booths. It is not the most aesthetically pleasing place but that's not what gets me to come back to a place. Salsa bar is good. Three kinds, very fresh, carrots and jalapenos are all free. Yes chips cost money. The food is fantastic. They serve authentic Guadalajara style street tacos. Yup they are small and like a buck fifty each. They are wonderful. Very very tasty. The chicken, carnitas, and machaca are all fantastic. They have delicious burritos in delectable tortillas. The chicken, machaca, carne asada are all wonderful. The lengua is the BEST! Tacos and burritos! If you are looking for a delicious place to eat good Mexican food on a day where you wandered out in shorts and flip flops.......go here. It is definitely worth a try.
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Natalie D.
I agree with some of the other reviewers. The food is great, but seems a bit over priced. Combo plates range between 7-10 bucks! For a corner "dive" with no waiter service, that seems a bit much. The burros are delish! Something about the quality of the large tortillas they use. For starters, they're authentic. Not big, white, overly floury ones like you buy in the grocery. Folks must love 'em b/c they sell them in a package! The salsa bar is stocked w/ 3 different house made salsas, pico de gallo, and jalapenos w/ marinated carrots and onions. Not all salsas are made alike! I love theirs! Enjoy!
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Cathryn V.
The special carne asada tacos are delicious! Definitely the best I've had...the grilled onions and cheese melt in your mouth! It is a bit pricey for a place that is a "hole in the wall" - not at all a sight to look at--- but at least the food is good...
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Kimberley M.
Lulu's isn't cheap. Now that I got that out of the way let me say that I love Lulu's chicken Enchiladas. LOVE. No, the tortillas are not homemade. No, there isn't anything else on the menu that is exceptional. Lulu's chicken enchiladas are graced by an amazingly delicious marinade and sauce unparalleled by other local eateries. Ask them to leave the onions off! I think it is a yellow mole. Not sure... plenty of canella, possibly some pumpkin in the sauce and sweet spicy goodness. My Lulu's chicken enchiladas addiction cost me some money over the years. Que rico! Lulu's would get five stars from me if not for the slightly high prices.
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Glen G.
I hate most Mexican Food (not that anyone cares) but love this place. Very nice family runs it. Everything is fresh. Made to order. And the guy at the front counter is cool!
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Julie M.
The plates are all very tasty but my god, the servings are SO SMALL! The first time I ordered two soft tacos with rice and beans. It was about $9. I finished my meal in about 3 minutes and was still hungry so I ordered two more tacos, finished them in about 2 minutes, and was still just barely full. So I concluded that I spent about $13 to eat Mexican food at a walk-up restaurant. The sides of rice and beans were about 4 spoonfulls total. The second time I ordered a more substantial plate but still did not leave feeling full, or feeling like I got my money's worth. The food is good- definitely 4 stars but the price compared to the portion size and tastiness is definitely 2 stars. I've never seen a walk-up Mexican restaurant cost so much money. I'd expect to pay that at a sit-down place and have leftovers.
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Christopher L.
Overpriced, and dull. This clip-joint nickle-and-dimes you to death. The food is of decent quality, but UHM HAY, WHERE THE FLAVA AT? The only stand-out meat I encountered at Lulu's was the Al Pastor, which was tasty, and sweet, but not nearly as spicy as I felt it could, or should be. If it weren't for the decent Al Pastor, Lulu's would have received a 2 star review. The beans and rice were also bland and flavorless. Food was prepared well, but it's pretty hard to mess up tacos, especially if you're charging about 40% more than more exciting competitors. zzzzzz.
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Johnson M.
FINALLY, Mexican food to rave about! Those that read my reviews know I don't get too excited about Mexican food. I feel most places do it the same, just "ok". I never eat Mexican food and think, "omg this is good".... that, is, until now. LuLu's totally does it for me. It's a little, unsuspecting taco shop that has daily specials, Mexican drinks/deserts/specialties. Their prices are not cheap, but not expensive either. Tacos are $1.50, Red Chili plates are $8.99. They make everything from scratch, and you can tell by the quality. Their salsa bar is incredible and they do breakfast. For those of you who do not eat wheat / gluten, they are knowledgeable about their ingredients and can make dishes such as Red/Green Chili plates without flour, just ask! Awesome!
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Stephanie J.
I'm pretty sure these beans are refried in lard--this makes my tummy happy, but not my waist. Good food, super friendly staff, and all day breakfast. Kind of dive-y and more of a lunch place. I wish the chips and salsa were free, but just a minor quibble.
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Nicolette K.
After reading some of the reviews for this place on Yelp I thought I would be in for a decent taco shop. Unfortunately Lulu's did not stand up to the hype. I had the fish tacos on the recommendation of the cashier - not great - I much prefer the fish tacos at Rumbi. My husband had the beef tacos and the same thing - very little flavor to the tacos - the one thing I did enjoy was the spicy chicken on my daughters quesadila. If we go back I would only have/recommend the spicy chicken.
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Scott Y.
Very casual family owned restaurant. Friendly staff and good food. Nothing here had ever knocked my socks off but the food is consistently good. The shrimp platters are my favorite. For about $10 you get a scrumptious plate of food. I particularly like the baked shrimp dish with melted cheeses and green sauce. Delicious!
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Jennifer G.
This place is definately a dive! Its small, run down, dated, and unclean. Ive been twice now, and both times were not by choice. Both times, my water glass had nasty stuff on the outside and inside. Very disgusting. Their tacos are puny, expensive and flavorless. Their guacamole just tasted weird almost like there was too much lime juice in it. Oh and those pictures that are posted on here are not accurate examples of what you get from LuLu's. Everything is tiny and doesnt have much color. This place does not impress me whatsoever and I about cry each time someone suggest that we go :(
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Kurt L.
First time I ate here, it was 5 stars. Second time it was 3 stars since the carne asade in my tacos was overcooked . So I am giving it 4 stars overall. The rice and beans are excellent and for the money, this place is tough to beat for some quick tacos in a sit in setting.
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Emily C.
This is THE place for authentic Guadalajaran Mexican food. No, I've never been to Guadalaraja, but they say it's from there, and the food is SO good, so I'm down with it. I absolutely love mom and pop joints, and this is the ultimate. I love the story behind the restaurant--they came here from Mexico and worked hard to save money for their own restaurant. Who doesn't want to support the American Dream in action? And the owners/founders are the ones cooking your food. Rock on! Everything I've tried has been delicious and flavorful. Spring for the super tacos--it's bigger, more meat, and there's cheese in between the tortillas. Worth it! I overheard them saying they were closing for remodeling this summer. Looking forward to seeing the finished product! We purchased the homemade flour tortillas to take home, and it's amazing how different (better) they are than the store bought ones. They puff up when you cook them, and they get crispy and delicious. This is comfort food, for sure. Stop in and try it, you won't be disappointed. Great value, too.
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David P.
Drove by a hundred times and saw the reviews here on Yelp and figured I'd give it a try. Best I can compare it to would be a poor imitation of a Filaberto's. Neither of us finished our food & not because we were served huge portions. I won't be back but I guess I'm in the minority here.
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Kimo K.
Went there for lunch today with my wife since we saw a good review in the paper. We were kind of disappointed. I had the menudo--while a big bowl, it was not very flavorful. And we also ordered three of the standard (small) tacos - fish, canitas, and carne asada. Fish was very skimpy and not good. The carnitas and carne asada tacos were also poor -- meat chopped into itsy-bitsy pieces and overcooked. It was like eating bits of dried and flavorless cardboard. We prefer the meals at the place on the Southern and Mesa Drive -- a Mexican bakery that also has good food.
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MaKiea M.
The food was decent but a little pricey. We had the az burrito (a little spicy but lots of flavor), carne asada taco (pretty standard), and a fish taco (the texture wasnt what we expected....we prefer the fish tacos you get in rocky point so that might be why). Loved the chips and salsa but wish they were complimentary:) I have a hard time with places that charge for drink refills, so that's a thumbs down. Overall we might go back but this will not be a regular lunch stop for us.
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Pucca P.
This place is bad ass! I'm COMPLETELY addicted. The carne asada tacos are one of the best I've found. Made to order and FRESH! They're generous with the cilantro and onions which makes such a big difference. I always get a side of deeelicious rice as well. The AZ burrito is OMG SO GOOD! I don't like potatoes so I substituted for rice and then it is seriously the best burrito in town!
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Rick S.
About as authentic as it gets. Great chicken tacos and that small hole in the wall feeling a lot of us like when looking for "tru" mexican food. I've been back several times. Never a fishy taste with their fish tacos, and service at the window is pretty quick if you're in a hurry.
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Tyrone B.
So after reading the reviews for Lulu's, and with the fact that it's literally right down the street from me, I decided to head over and take this place for a test drive since I had the day off. Pretty unassuming from the outside, I walked in and noticed the salsa bar to the side of the counter. Good start, this meant I was definitely gonna have to order the chips and salsa. I talked to the woman behind the counter for a few to get an idea of what to expect with certain dishes, and I settled on three regular tacos so I could try a couple different kinds of meat. I ordered one chicken, one steak, and one shredded beef. Now, when I got them home I was a little bummed that they were on the small side, but each one was delicious in it's own way. The steak was perfect, much better than what you find at most places. The shredded beef had an amazing flavor, despite dripping a combination of spice and grease, and the chicken was fajita style chunks of pure white meat. Delicious! My only complaint was the salsa...I tried all three, but none of them were particularly stellar. The best of the three was the one labeled "Salsa for chips", but it was nothing to write home about. All of them were kind of just bland and average at best. Despite the minor salsa bummer, I will DEFINITELY be back here...now I know to rock the super tacos (a bit more expensive, but surely bigger), and load up on those and bypass the chips and salsa. Maybe give the rice a try for round two...either way, check out Lulu's, good food here!
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josephine L.
We love this place! I've been going here for years. Lulu and her husband Israel and lovely people. The food is delicious, try the shrimp anything. The salsa to go will sour you on anything bought in a jar for life.
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Natalie W.
This little unpretentious taco shop is worth the drive. Trust me. Lulu's set's herself apart from other similar restaurants with a tasty salsa bar, perfect homemade tortillas, and the Guadalajara-style, as opposed to the Sonoroa-style, Mexican food most places in the Phoenix area serve. You might want to try to avoid lunch hour as there is often a line out the door!
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Roz M.
First found this place through a Living Social deal. To be honest I didn't have expectations, however this restaurant was AMAZING! I purchased that first deal and was back twice throughout the month. I had the shrimp tacos, very tasty and filling. I also had a strawberry margarita, not so much a fan. But hey you are there for the tacos and other food right!? Definitely a must try if you are in the Gilbert area!
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Nikki S.
A Gilbert staple. I personally love the asada breakfast burrito. Total goodness. BUT.....after the last stop here, here's what I noticed. ONE EMPLOYEE, she took my order and went back herself and made my burrito and this time it was tiny, not my usual plump fat burrito. Hmmmm......hope I caught it on an off day.
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A Z.
Food is decent, so far the best thing ive had is there bean and cheese burrito. With places like los favoritos and Taquitos Jalisco that offer the same style and at times better food than lulus the prices are way too high here
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Jamie T.
LOVE Lulu's! Once I get a hankering for some Lulu's I have to go. My favorite is the cheese quesadilla on a flower tortilla, chips and salsa and a strawberry margarita. My husband gets regular tacos, nothing fancy, but he loves them! Great food and I always head home with leftovers. The churros are pretty good too!
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Tyler F.
Best tacos around! I ordered the #1 combo and everything was excellent. They also have an excellent tequila selection. Friendly staff and great atmosphere, 10/10 would taco again.
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Ian C.
First and last time. Just moved in down the road and was looking for a new regular place. Ordered two Platter Meals and two beers totalling $35 only to then be told it would $2 more if we wanted chips. I feel like $12 for a platter should include chips. They also charge a 75 cent fee if you want to use a card. I was under the impression that was illegal. I could be wrong. It's a rip off either way. Apparently they run their kitchen better than they run the business. The food was decent overall however it fell short the price tag. Rice was bit bland and the beans were too thin. The Shrimp Endiablados was actually pretty good. Salsa bar was average. Nothing to really stand out. Staff was extremely polite and the storefront was clean but I left feeling like I had been taken advantage of. You got my two bucks for chips Lu Lu's, but you lost my business.
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Jeannette M.
When the pickiest eater of my bunch clears her plate, you know it's good!!! Tucked away in a little strip mall, this very clean and comfortable spot feels like home, especially when Lulu herself comes out to speak with you while the rest of the family keeps on eating. Try the zopes, AZ burrito (if you can take the heat of the fire sauce) and have some flan too! We'll be back...and I won't be waiting 10 years to come again.
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Cindy M.
No Thank You, Food Very Bland, No Flavor At! Then While Ordering Ahead Over The Phone I Was Told To Hurry Up Because They Had A Line, When We Arrived 5 Minutes Later To Pick Up The Order Nobody Even There. Go Some Where Else For Tasty Food At A Better Price.
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Kim B.
Phoned in an order and it was ready and waiting at the counter when I arrived. When I got home to unpack it I learned that I was given an order of regular nachos instead of the deluxe nachos with all the toppings and cost a few bucks more. I was surprised that the chips did not appear to be fresh. I then tasted my enchilada and was let down, the food just really wasn't that good. Huge let down, I was hoping to have found another go to good Mexican food place.
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Jennifer A.
Pretty delicious breakfast burritos. Checked in on Yelp and got free chips and salsa! Score!
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Burton M.
The best Mexican food you'll ever find. The fajitas are mucho bueno. El Inferno burrito is to die for. Don't forget to get dessert or to take a picture with the life-size cardboard "most interesting man in the world." Prices are a bit higher than FiliB's, but it's so worth it.
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Kelly G.
This restaurant has the best tacos, beans, rice and horchata. Love the new look of the restaurant. The staff could be a lil friendly or involved but they were young. Still love it!
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rozanne e.
I love Lulu's! Everyday they make a set amount of flan and once it is gone you have to wait until the next day. It is my favorite! If you want authentic Mexican food made with LOVE, this is your place!
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Belinda B.
I love the food at LuLu's and have never been disappointed. Their tostadas are SO FRESH and the taste is so clean. I crave them! The place is just a little hole in the wall local place, but the food is great and the quality is excellent. We found them by eating at Flancer's across the parking lot, where we also go often for their sandwiches. Love LuLu's tostadas and beans and rice! Way better than Filiberto's!
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Darcy S.
The tacos were "ok" I wouldn't go back for what I paid. The horchata is delicious, they make it home made. Probably the best thing there. I would definitely recommend other taco places before this one.
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Ashley M.
First, if you are looking to remodel your bathroom, you should check our their restroom for inspiration. Secondly, the food is amazing. My husband used to eat here all the time and we've driven by it a bunch of times and finally tried it out this morning for breakfast burritos. Let me just say, wow! So good. Plus a salsa bar with the carrots and peppers. Reasonably priced and good portions. We'll be back soon.
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Celeste S.
Went to lulu's for lunch with a friend.the tacos are small, i like that.But tacos didn't have much flavor. Pico didn't have much flavor either. I had fish tacos ,not very much fish not a lot of flavor. The salsa verde Was really good. I would try them again, but was not a big fan this time.
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Olivia L.
I had the tripas and shrimp tacos. By far the best tacos I've ever had in my life. Everything is just so tasty and fresh. Love lulu's!!!
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Mark E.
I want to give more stars because this used to be a pretty decent spot, but my last few visits have been disappointing. The food quality is diminishing, but what's really sad to see is all the extra charges for things like chips, cheese and using a credit card. Also, customer service is really lacking. Doubt I'll return, but hope they can pull themselves out of this rut.
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Jamie B.
For a taco shop, those were some pretty tasteless tacos! I was so uninspired with what I was served that I did not even take a picture. My wife had fish tacos that were dry and also tasteless.
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Jesi W.
It was just ok. Nothing exciting in any way. The Spanish rice was mediocre and there were green beans in it? ? The refried beans were very runny. I ordered the chicken street tacos. Absolutely nothing special or impressive. The chicken was dry.
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Belinda B.
Great food, I love their bean tostadas. If LULU is there, the food is the BEST. Look for her in the kitchen. It's a family owned establishment and the food quality is amazing.
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Blair H.
I've been eating at Lulu's since it first opened. Now I have to drive from Glendale to Gilbert for her addicting burritos. If you care about really good beans, rice, and fresh tortillas, than Lulu's in the best. I have a bean addiction, but other people in my family love her tacos and still will drive 45mins for them.
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Megan P.
This was a total let down. First off, the girl taking orders was in a horrible mood and did not smile once. We ordered the carne asada chimi with the works. The carna asada was what ruined the dish.. Very tough- hard to chew- the chimi was mostly full of beans. The bill came out to 30 bucks so it was an expensive Mexican meal that was simply not worth the $. I liked my rice . Overall BASIC
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Amber B.
Not going to lie, was not super impressed. Used a yelp deal for breakfast, the lady who took our order then walked back and made the food. Feel like I could have made the food better at my house. Probably won't be coming back any time soon. Obnoxiously playing spongebob on the tv extremely loud, even though there were no kids there.
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Dana B.
The food was good but nothing I would crave. Reasonably priced. I had one of their egg breakfast with carnitas and found it enjoyable. My husband had the carne asada tacos and said the meat was too chewy. Found it odd to pay for chips n salsa when they have a salsa bar but whatev.
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Adrian A.
I had the best flautas and street tacos here. My wife had the shrimp fajitas that I got to try and I must say the quality was on point. I will certainly be coming back for more. Lulu the owner was very nice and introduced her self making sure we where satisfied making it an excellent experience.
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Amanda M.
I have, to date, not been able to find a better bean and cheese burro than Lulu's. I've been going here since I was a little girl and I swear that good 'ol burro get's better every time. I've also had their shredded beef tacos, chimis, enchiladas, and there chips and salsa is tasty. I've had their wonderful horchata and they have the best ice ever!! Is that weird...? If you go you'll know. It's like Sonic ice. It's run by a family and I see the same workers in there every time. I love getting to know them through the years, such a nice family. I do think the taco's are average, good, but average. But that burro... Bean's, cheese, x-tra cheese, and sour cream. Pour the salsa over the top and add some limes. Yummm!!!! I even moved to Los Angeles (mexican food?) and yeah right, I craved this place weekly. I love you Lulu's...
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Susi G.
We have been coming here for years, and have lived in the gilbert/east valley area. They are family owned and have kept the same fresh madd ingrediants for years . thr fact that they are fsmily opperated and treat guests as their own family brings value and speaks silently about this families character and persona. The tortas are amazing , although they do not make tortas aogadas like authentuc guadalajara does, their tortas al pastor are amazing. Also the carnitas tacos are marinated in days and slow cooked to a perfect crisp for tacos. I highly highly recommened eating here for great ahthentic mexican food.
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Becky B.
Great chorizo breakfast plate and really good ceviche. I wish I could eat here for every meal. I can't get enough of their food.
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Suz E.
We had a groupon to try the breakfast and overall we were impressed. They gave good size, flavorful portions and the service was friendly. The cook even came out to ask if we enjoyed our meal. The restaurant itself was clean and well taken care of. Next time I'm going to try the menudo or one of their seafood dishes. Since they are serving breakfast, they may want to add coffee to the menu :)
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Ashley C.
Fantastic food, friendly service and very clean. If you are looking for a quick delicious taco this is your place! It's also conveniently located in downtown Gilbert.
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Island K.
Food was OK! Got the shrimp tacos with beans & rice was about $9. Tacos were smaller than my hand! Rice & beans were gr8 but overall I wouldn't crave this too much!
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Beas A.
This was our first time here. The service was great and the food came out fast. I didn't give it 5 stars though because the salsas were a little bland and my husband's super nachos were a little bland. I had the Gordo burro with chorizo and it was delicious! We would go back.
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Glorianne C.
I went yesterday for the first time and loved it!! I had one fish taco and one shrimp taco. It was tasty and so fresh!! The fish and shrimp were good sizes. Not tiny small pieces. The staff were nice and friendly to myself and my one year old daughter. I can't wait to go back!!!!
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Jay F.
I ordered three separate tacos and my girlfriend ordered two small tacos herself. The Super tacos run almost $6 a taco and are big but not huge. The regular fish tacos are really small and are not fried to where they are very crispy. They happened to mess us on my super shrimp taco and gave me a regular shrimp taco. Normally, that isn't a big deal but because it costs about $3 more, I felt the need to address that. The Az super taco was great though, by far the best of the three I ordered. Although they do provide good food and pretty good service, the prices are comparable to Joyride just down the road. LuLu's also charges 75 cents to run a credit card for payment which is a little bit of insult already due to the high prices they charge. I see potential because of the pretty good food but maybe they should change a couple things regarding pricing. The big tv's for the menu's above the counter do look great too. Food- 4 stars. Prices- 2 stars.
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Christina F.
The food is legit but really- it's expensive! I hate sounding like a cheap ass but we cook at home A LOT and our food is REALLY GOOD. So- we are tough critics especially with mexican food. All that being said- it is authentic and good. It's just expensive. The salsa is weak-sauce. Tapatio is spicier. I asked the lady in the kitchen for a sprinkle of queso fresco on my carne asada tacos and she straight up had the audacity to say, "It's an extra $2.50 for the cheese, is that okay?" I said. NO thank you- I don't want $2.50 sprinkles of cheese.??!?!!?!? who charges that much for cheese? I could buy a damn block for that price. Their chicken soup is dope though!!!!
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Mark S.
This is a no-frills local place with great food at reasonable prices. I always have the fish tacos and would give them five stars but the pina colada was disappointing.
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J S.
Horrible! Very expensive for NOTHING! Greasy gross food. Dirty restaurant. Yuck! Even the guy taking orders CLEARLY didn't want to be there. First he had to hang up from his personal call on his cell phone to take our order. Then our food sat in the window until I walked up and he quit texting and noticed it was sitting there. We all ended up with a stomach ache. We will never go back and would steer anyone clear of there!!
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Carol R.
So delicious and super friendly staff. When they say hot salsa they aren't lying. It was so good. I highly recommend the AZ burrito. It is huge and great value for your buck. Their crane asada is the best I've had.
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M S.
good homemade mexican w/ unique flavor. Lots of choices.
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Tamara S.
I found LuLu's by way of a Living Social deal. I thought the food was good and the pricing was okay. The counter girl was really helpful and kept her cool with a over zealous slightly rude customer. (wasn't me) It isn't located near where I live, so I probably won't return except to use the second half of my deal. Had the food been better than "good", I would go out of my way. I don't agree with the extra fee to use a credit card...
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Bridget C.
Finally an authentic taco shop in AZ!!! Reminds me of home sweet home (chicago). All the staples are there...2 corn tortillas, cabbage, red salsa, limes....they even have ground beef...A rarity in these parts. Couldn't be happier :D
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Marifer R.
This place is pretty awesome. The tacos are good, athough nothing like Mexico , but good. The menudo is really good.. A little over priced but it was worth it. The serving looks small but very filling. The only thing I would complain about is the prices. Overall a good experience. Also, you can check in and get free chips and salsa
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Ld W.
I've eaten here a half dozen times. The Shrimp burrito is worth the trip. Service is so-so. Bean and cheese burrito is good to.
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Jojo F.
Authentic Mexican food. Sometimes we purchase the bag of tortillas on the way out they're so good. In two words - Salsa Bar. Architecturally, not the nicest or cleanest looking place. Although I'm sure it's clean, just in need of some updating. Family owned and operated, sometimes the younger staff seems a little on the entitled side if you know what I mean...But what can you expect when their food sells itself and they know it.
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Henry D.
I have been here three times now, my kids love the crunchy tacos and I enjoyed them as well. I decided to try the Pozole and was not disappointed, a little pricey, but very good. The enchiladas were not my favorite, the enchilada sauce contained cinnamon and I have never been a fan of that. The street tacos with ground beef and the Carne Asada were a tad pricey but again very good. The fresh homemade Jamaica and Horchata were fantastic. Here is my complaint, if your bill isn't at least $15.00 and you pay with plastic they charge you 80 extra cents. Not to sound like a cheapskate, but check out a new processor.
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Kevin S.
If you think Filiberto's is good food, then you will like this place. Fish tacos were dry and as tasteless as the lukewarm beans and that fluffy rice thing. I love Gilbert and want to support the mom and pop's but this is not good. How has this place been around so long is beyond me. I've driven by it for years and figured it must be great so finally gave it a try. Bummer.
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Bao H.
Hola! Yo quero zopes en tacos Yes, my Spanglish is tops! Just like this place. I would like to announce my new favorite hole-in-the-wall Mexican joint - Lulu's Taco Shop! I ordered their Zope and el Pastor with rice and beans. The zope base was different from what I'm used to. It was actually a hard piece of bread instead of a hard shell tortilla, which wasn't bad at all. The beef in each of the items I ordered was well braised and soft. The salsa a top was okay but definitely needed some extra kick. They have a salsa bar with some pickled carrots, onions, and peppers. You don't see that around here in PHX often or at all! The place is well decorated with some Mexican flair. This is a real dive and what you would expect to have some great food and it did not disappoint! They only accept cash so don't forget to stop by the bank. - Enjoy!
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Karl S.
Friendly, family owned, and delicious! Get the Gordo bfast burrito! Great for hangovers!
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Steve Y.
Local Gilbert place that has been around a while. Really tasty fish tacos, but the side of rice and beans were not good at all. Family had ground beef tacos, which were good. Friendly service. Suggestion: Order a la carte items to try their full range of options.
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Amanda B.
REAL Mexican food- not your fast food, no choice, no flavor food. Typical menu and everything I wanted and more! Reasonably priced-I was a little put off at first that I had to pay for chips and salsa, but well worth it. My husband and I will def be back for dinner again- friendly staff, simply decorated and delicious food.
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Misty W.
I did not try their food but I went in to get an ice tea. It was almost $3 and so old that I took half a sip and dumped it out. Nothing worse than terribly old ice tea!
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Mike G.
This is my family's "go to" Mexican food place. I love the green chile pork and my wife finds the different shrimp plates delicious. Along with some good horchata, the food here can't be beat! I've since bumped this up to 5 stars. We come here so often I'm working my way through the menu. The red chile burro is my new comfort food. Zopes are delicious and if you want something spicy, you can't go wrong with the AZ super taco.
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Dana M.
As a person of Latin descent, I am offended, nay, I am embarrassed to hear them touting this as an "authentic Mexican" food. I have NEVER paid $6.00 for store bought chips and salsa. Don't even get me started at the store bought taco shell!!! The only thing authentic about this place is the music ... and frankly, I would have much rather listened to the sounds of me trying to eat my taco after it broke into a dozen pieces when I bit into it. I think there is a reason this is rated so high by others ... they have never had "authentic Mexican" food before ... I'm going to my Nana's for chili verde now .. after I get some tums! This place is a never again visit .. save your money and go Taco Bell folks :)
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Giuseppe B.
Well the food was ok my wife and I wanted a good Mexican lunch I wasnt that hungry so I ordered 3 street tacos and a soda she got a burrito and a soda and the bill was $20.00 I was like wow these tacos must be huge well we received our food and the tacos were tiny her burro was a avg size I looked down and thought this is what $20 will get you here now mind you we didnt have any extras just what I had said this will be last time here
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Bruce A.
Really surprising good Guadalajara food. We had the special which was whole Tilapia fried with salad and fries. Could have left off the fries and provided chips, but the fish was excellent! Also had a couple of shredded beet tacos, very tasty! Give it a try. Small place, only 10 tables. But quick friendly service.
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Scott P.
This place really ain't bad. Matter of fact, it's quite good. The tacos are a little on the small side, but they're definitely two solidly delicious bites. I wish that there was a bit more variety (buche, chicharron, or tripa) but they DO have lengua and cabeza, and they do what they do really well. Looks like they also have daily menudo, so I'ma have to see 'bout dat. Do yourself a favor and pay a few cents for one of those roasted jalapeños. Throw a nice amount of salt on it, and savor it. Honestly, I'd say that was one of the highlights of the meal. Sounds weird until you try one, but once you do, you'll know what I mean. Their jalapenos are MEATY and delicious. All in all, this is a solid little place, run by very friendly people. It's not a roach-coach, but the food can stand on it's own just as well.
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Alan B.
The food is outstanding, decor wonderfully boring, and the prices comparable to some 'sit down / server' restaurants for the most part because the FOOD IS SIMPLY LEGIT and HOMEMADE. I'd put Lulu's food in the 'gourmet ethnic fast food' category - even if I did just make up the category. Its a damn fine space to be in, whatever we call it. Yeah, I'll pay an extra buck or two vs Rubio's (which I still like) or Baja Farce (which I don't) or the like because I'm willing to pay for a little cultural nuance and to support a great local joint. Oh, and for the homemade Mexican food.. People that hate on Lulu's are usually better off at 'stuff your own burrito' joints (which have their place, I begrudgingly admit) or a chain like Garcia's or On The Border. Those types of mexichain restaurants, with their ketchupy salsas, melted nacho cheese, and properly folded napkins may be more to their liking . Others may prefer Abuelo's for the ornate 'hacienda' decor (and macro mex), or Joyride for the extremely tasty drinks and hipster vibe. Hey, I'm kind of something approaching a hipster, if not just a nerd with eclectic taste, so I love Joyride's music, decor, drinks and like a few things on their fun and overpriced menu. But when I need a serious Mexigrubfest, I am going to get down and dirty @ Lulu's. If you're a fan of real Mex / ethnic food, don't need some teenage server to kiss your ass or show you their piercings or pieces of flair, just go order the gdam fish burrito at Lulu's. Or anything else. It'll scream 'authentic' all up in your grill and you'll never leave unhappy. When I wasn't mostly a pescatarian, I'd dig hard on the al pastor burro. It is one of the more perfect 'man grab' offerings out there. Lulu's bean burros with chewy tortillas slathered in red and / or green salsa (I alternate pours) are perhaps the best in town. Lulu has been kind enough to make me 'custom' burritos like shrimp a la diabla with rice and guac stuffed in a giant tortilla (the diabla plate is great but I'm lazy) before, which I am grateful. Dios mio, so good. Tacos are great too - remember they are 'street tacos' so don't go order then go whining like a spoiled ignorant guero (like my mom did) about how small they are or that they aren't on cheesy flour tortillas that dampen a taco's flavor instead of complimenting it. Lulu's base green and red chile salsas are simply perfect and you can easily go through 2-3 little containers per burrito if you are a sauce hound. They're the Goldilocks 'just right' combination of spice and flavor. Remember - always, always ask for extra salsa so you can save it to slather on your fried eggs the next morning.
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Bridget R.
So very disappointing. Went to LuLu's several years ago and remember it was tasty; not sure what has happened since then. First, the guy behind the counter was not friendly at all. My party and I felt like we were imposing, even though it was 7 pm. Second, the quantity and quality of most of their food does not warrant the hight cost...especially for street tacos. Finally, when I cook rice and it comes out bad, I do not serve it. I could tell just by looking at my plate that the rice had been sitting around most of the day. Needless to say, we all almost broke out teeth on the rice. My party had to stop at Filibertos to get additional tacos. On the plus side, the Machaca was very tasty..
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Stephanie R.
Lulu's is a winner. Situated nearby a slew of much-praised restaurants, this mom and pop place lives up to its location. The staff is knowledgable and friendly, and the place is sparse but clean. The ingredients they use are always fresh, and the flour tortillas and guacamole are especially high quality. I would recommend both the cheese chile relleno and the veggie burrito; they definitely keep me coming back for more. I've also been told by many friends that the beef at Lulu's is prepared very well. For Guadalajara fare in the valley, I don't think I'd go anywhere else!
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Craig W.
pretty good all around grub. consistent food quality. been coming here 20 plus years. never disappointed. Posole is good, Shrimp tacos are always a hit. recently remodeled and very clean. open early for breakfast and till 9 for the late night quick tacos and a beer.
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Jesus M.
I ordered Carne Asada torta and 3 tacos(cabeza, chicken, and pastor). All was very good flavor. The cost was $16, which is not bad for the amount of food, but they were a little light on the meat, I'm sure it's a good business model, but I would expect a lot of meat for the price. I would recommend if you are looking for very flavorful Mexican food!
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Shawni S.
My favorite thing about this place is their tortillas. I crave their bean and cheese burrito. I've tried a couple of other food items but didn't fall in love. It's reasonably priced and I love to support a family-owned business. I would recommend this for others to try.
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Stephen C.
I have never been to a "Mexican" restaurant as horrible as this. Good location, horrible food, and horrible prices. You shouldn't serve store bought taco shells and tortilla chips in an "authentic" Mexican restaurant. The prices are OUTRAGEOUS for the amount of food you get. Have you ever heard of someone charging $6 for a small plate of tortilla chips? Definitely not recommended.
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L P.
The place was clean & the salsa bar was nice. My chicken quesadilla was very good, but my husband's enchiladas were bland & not very filling. He went back to order some tacos & they were the tiniest tacos we had every seen. Over all not a great experience.
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Address :610 N Gilbert Rd,Ste 303
Gilbert, AZ, 85234
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
Dennis K.
I just moved into town from CA and was eager to find my favorite neighborhood taco shop. There are several within walking distance. Lulu's is my first attempt. This ain't it. I got a mix carne assada burrito with a side of rice & beans. The burrito was almost flat...almost nothing inside. The beans in the to go carton were half filled. I'm still hungry and I got the friggin special! What little meat I did get tasted good enough but the portions were scarce. Very skimpy for the price. And I was the only one there so it wasn't because they were busy.... Now I know why no one else was there. I won't be going back
(2)Shawn N.
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. Where do I start... First off I'll say that I'm pretty fair when it comes to eating out. I've lived around the globe and have eaten things that would make most people... well, you know. But sometimes there are places that have strikes against them right from the get go. Such was the case with Lulu's Taco Shop. The restaurant was well kept with the usual Mexican decor strewn about the walls. Mariachi music filling the room. Tables, chairs yada, yada, yada. Nice place for a taco shop. Now the strikes - Strike One: As another poster noted, 75 cent charge on all cards. ALL CARDS? Not a huge deal but a ding none-the-less. Fortunately I had some cash on me (which is unusual). Yes, I know the burden of paying that fee falls on the restaurant but that is made up in the cost of goods rendered is it not? Strike Two: My wife and I ordered the taco plates (two tacos, rice & beans). When asked if we would like chips and salsa with that I replied "sure!" To which the young lady behind the cash register said "That'll be $4.00" O.o??? Four bucks? For chips? They weren't even freshly made chips! Needless to say, after all was said and done, I got out of there $24.00 short of cash. For that I could have eaten at Arriba's and been served my food and have all you can eat chips, salsa and bean dip. At Lulu's you pay a high price and are still expected to get up and get your meal when they yell out your order. Just rubbed me the wrong way. Not happy so far.... Strike Three: Location. If it wasn't for the fact that one of the best restaurants in Gilbert is literally 50 feet to the south, it may not have been so bad but as I sat eating my (ahem) $4.00 little basket of store bought chips, I kept looking over at Flancer's wishing for a Chili Verde Birdie Turkey sandwich. That was almost unbearable. One other little thing that I noticed was their beef is obviously grass-fed and not corn-fed. You get the distinct smell of hay or a stable as you chew your meat. Maybe it was just me but it was definitely there. All in all, Lulu's is just okay. Not terrible food-wise but for what you pay, service could have been way better. Will I go back? Probably not. You'll find me 50 feet to the south.... ;-) Cheers! Shawn
(2)Wowezow E.
I HATE that they charge 75 cents to use a credit card and that they charge extra to get a flour tortilla on a taco. I have had much better tacos for less money! I will not return.
(2)Danielle J.
Lunched here today. We used a "Living Social" coupon, which obviously confused the lady who was running the register. As a result of her confusion, she charged my debit card for the whole amount, then had to refund it, then had to charge it again, and somehow came up with a different amount that I owed every time. The second strike against this place was that it took 45 minutes from the time we ordered our four tacos until we actually received them. Third strike, the food was below average in my opinion. I had the beef taco and the carnitas taco, both super greasy meat, with less than impressive flavors. The salsa was ok. My sister had the AZ super taco and the shrimp taco, her were better than mine, but still not fabulous. Add those three strikes to the fact that they have a very cramped little parking lot and that pretty much left me knowing that I won't be heading back there anytime soon... or ever.
(1)Preston T.
Just left the place, used a Living Social Coupon, don't know what you 4s and 5s are smoking, this best thing my Wife and I had tonight was the beer, and thank God they served them in iced glasses. 1st Strike - If you use a debit or CC they hit you with a .75 cent charge, OK so they don't want to have to pay the bank, but i would rather have a decent meal with the cost of the bank charge included than be hit at the counter with "oh are you paying with debit or credit, that will be a .75 charge, OK", like we had a choice since it didn't say anywhere on the menu or LS coupon about he up-charge. 2nd Strike - "How about some nice chips and Salsa", oh sure, since you hit me with a .75 charge on my card use, at least i get something to nibble on, OH they'll be $2.50, as noted on the menu, but you would at least think that you would get something authentic, these puppies were right out of some flavorless bag and then they hand you a "small" salsa bowl, to select from a "salad bar", 3 choices or 4 with the pickled carrots that looked like they had be in the bar since yesterday. Salsa was very flavorful if you like slightly bad to real bad. 3rd Strike - We both ordered the Super Fish Taco and the counter person (CP), I call her that because that is where she works and there is no one else in the place, and that's where she stayed, except I think the cook in the back who dishes the food out of some nondescript container. CP was pleasant and suggested the "grilled fish" instead of the breaded because the grilled fish was, Mahi Mahi , if that was Mahi, I'm Capt Ahab and this was Moby Carp. The fish tasted like something out of a 3 day old hand cart from the back streets in Tijuana, and I'm sure that would have a better flavor. 4th Strike - "Oh that's right you only get 3, oh what the &(*), here goes anyway, since we won't be back and I can't imagine how they survive. The rice was not even eatable, the re-fried beans were slimy, and both were slightly, and i use this term carefully, warm. I have had wonderful Guadalajara style food, it is great experience and this wasn't Guadalajara it was not even a good. I wish they would put up a disclaimer that if you order this "Special", you'll be sorely disappointed. It is a terrible evening when you have left a place and know that you have wasted your time, your money, and most assuredly, your taste buds!!!
(1)Melissa S.
Showed up at 830...all the salsas on the salsa bar were cleaned up...the guy was very very rude. And he acted like I was bothering him on his phone. He had to give me full limes because he already threw away all the limes and wouldn't cut new. The food was cold and packed all to go when some was for there. Have another living social deal but don't even know if I want to use it.
(1)Logie Z.
Very good neighborhood Mexican chow place. We've never had anything bad here. The owners are very nice and they are flexible when it comes to ordering to your liking. I like their camaron ceviche and fish taco plate. Hubby usually orders the carne asada burrito or chicken enchiladas. My cutie pie likes the quesadilla. We get so disappointed when Mexican places do not have horchata. They have it here and it's good. The portions are pretty good size, just enough for the price.
(4)Kelsey P.
A recipient of many awards and much praise, I'm not quite sure what took me so long to visit Lulu's. It's quaint and cute. There was Spanish music on the radio and a silent Syracuse- Notre Dame college hoops game on the flat screen in the corner. It was a nice setting for dinner. We ordered beef, a lot of it. We got the taco platter- ground beef tacos accompanied with rice and beans and a carne asada burrito. I enjoyed it all and immensely. The tacos were moist and the shells were crisp. The flavor on the rice and beans was just as tasty too. The burrito, which I was only allowed to nibble, was also delish- pico de gio, guacamole, beans, cheese and lettuce accompanied the carne. It was piping hot and exuded freshness. The only negative was that it was a bit greasy. It was a bit on the pricey side and there's a charge for drink refills-- a mere 70 cents, but knowing the way I can woof down a coke along with Mexican food had me a bit turned off. However, the man behind the counter waived the charge for us which was a pleasant surprise. He was friendly and the food was fast.
(4)Christine A.
First time I have been here. I am all about customer service and I was disappointed. The lady behind the counter acted as though I was bothering her while I ordered my food to go. My husband and I can't have cheese on basically anything. So I ordered a bean and cheese burrito for my son- he can have cheese and I ordered a taco combo and she asked "what type of meat?!" In a tone I give my husband when I am bothered... We'll excuse me... I didn't know there were options. Geez. Mind you I had my 10 month old daughter with me which might have been why that lady seemed bothered because my daughter was babbling while I was ordering. I ordered a fish taco and a drink. I waited and it didn't take long to get my food. So I went into the car strapped my daughter in and then realized she didn't give me my drink. I walked in again and waited for her to even acknowledge me and I told her I didn't get my drink. She even seemed bothered by that. Fish taco and carne asada tacos were smaller than expected. Food was ok... Not the best I have had. I would have given another star if the customer service was better.
(2)Kristy H.
Great Pozole & Ceviche! Family owed and operated they put the love into their food!
(4)Natasha R.
Love love love Lulus. They are such neat folks and their food is like being there in a little eatery in Mexico. Authentic, delicious, and always with a smile.
(5)Ashlee M.
Best Mexican food I have ever had in my life. Is it odd to say it is better than the food in Mexico? Take a trip to Lulu's and you will not be disappointed. Their beans are top notch and I love their shrimp plate. Enjoy!
(5)Barbara H.
This place was pretty disgusting, dirty, over priced, bad service, bad food yuck. Got the two taco plate one ground beef and one chicken with beans and rice. I dont know how they screwed up that ground beef to taste like it wasnt beef. At least the chicken tasted like chicken but bland and nothing special. Beans tasteless and of course rice same thing. Looks like a family run business and nobody cares. They are hiding in the back most of the time. Friend walked up to get someones attention but crickets so I actually whistled really loud so my friend could get a beer to wash away the bad taste. Will definitely never return.
(1)Marsella M.
I chose Lulu's for lunch today as my last full-calorie meal before starting my pre-Vegas vacation diet! I love Lulu's for 3 reasons: freshness of the ingredients, value for my dollar, and swift friendly service. They are great for picking up to bring back to the office, or you can eat in their clean little restaurant. They are also very kid-friendly - my son devours the quesadillas. Today I had a fish super taco & a carne asada super taco. While I appreciate the healthy, grilled whitefish in my taco, I wish it had a little more spicy seasoning - some lime and tomatillo salsa made it much better. The carne asada was also great with a little fresh lime and yummy pico de gallo. The portions are very generous and I was stuffed with plenty left over. Lulu - your fresh, plump taco will be sorely missed until September...
(4)Stephanie L.
The hubbs and I went in one night while the kids were away. We live close by but hadn't tried it before so we thought we'd give it a shot. I was surprised when we went inside, I thought it would be more....well, just more. Oh well, some of the best places to eat are dives, right? We ordered our food (pricier than you'd expect for what it is) and sat down to wait. When our food came we settled down to eat only to be told that we had to eat elsewhere, that the dining room closes at 8. When we got there we thought we had plenty of time because the door says they're open till 9. A little put off, we packed up and headed to our car. The door was closed and locked after us and all the lights were turned out. Guess they were closing early that night (8:30). Things didn't improve from there. We dug into our food as soon as we got home only to find that it wasn't very good. I had ordered a carne asada torta, which I had been craving, and the meat was dry and salty and the guacamole was only spread on the bread in a super thin layer like you would mayo. My hubby got tacos and by the second one I could see he had lost interest. According to them they were bland. Overall, not a great experience. Next time I'll head to Rienda's. They've never let us down.
(2)Joe F.
Wow, for a walk up Mexican place, this place is disgustingly overpriced.. I got a two shrimp taco combo meal, and it ran me 8 bucks and change.. They have a chip and salsa bar THAT THEY CHARGE YOU FOR.. They also charge for refills.. This place really nickle and dimes you.. The food was the tiniest portions ever too.. My shrimp tacos, albeit tasty, were in the really really tiny tortillas, I finished my whole meal in less than 5 minutes.. If you want a similarly good restaurant, go to Sorranos, prices are about the same and it's a sit down place, they also give you unlimited chips, salsa and bean dip
(1)Dominique B.
Lulu's is AMAZING. The guacamole & chips are a MUST TRY! I also higly recommend a good ole' fashioned bean burrito, the tortilla is super soft * the beans are very authentic.
(5)Erica M.
Really yummy! Hit the spot when I was craving some tacos and jaritos!
(4)B D.
my go to spot for Polzole. Very flavorful and layered with spices. Salsa bar is great and so is the escabeche. Lame this is they charge for chips and soda refills. For this they get knocked down to 3 stars.
(4)James E.
Great great great tacos! I go to a restaurant for the food first. As long as it is clean, and Lulu's is, then sitting in, what looks like a used McDonalds booth, doesn't bother me a bit. Afterall, it's a taco shop! I like the fish tacos (the small ones) and I usually order 3 of them. I like how they are made and it reminds me of what you can normally find in Mexico, not at these chain restaurants. The Ceviche tostada is really good too, but is difficult to eat, so don't wear your sunday best. Not in the mood for fish, then try the carne asada tacos or any other kind for that matter. Lulu's is a great place and a break from the Americanized Mexican Food, we see everyday. Enjoy it for what it is!
(4)Brett H.
I am a fan. This small taco shop that is family owned is just the right kind of place to go for lunch for some fast very good Mexican food. Don't go in thinking that its going to be a sit down place that will serve you. This is more like a indoor food truck. the food is fresh all the ingredients were fresh as well. No you don't get chips and salsa as you would expect from a food truck kind of place. The burritos are very tasty and large. If their burritos don't fill you up then you need to go to a buffet and just pig out. I will go back for sure and order the tacos (they street tacos so yes they are the small ones) they are soooooo good. And no they do not charge you to use the salsa bar, that is not true. i recommend that you try, you will like it.
(4)Chris T.
Okay, here we go. My first under achiever review. I hate to do it, but I must be honest. Overall, the food wasn't EXACTLY bad, but it was very small. For the price, I would have expected more on my plate. It is priced just a tad more than the Rubios and Baja Freshes that it compares to. The environment is a little bit cramped and (when i was there) the salsa bar was a mess. Like I said, the food wasn't bad, but it definately wasn't outstanding. With the prices and competition with the chains mentioned above, you would expect a LOT more. I have visited this taco shop one time 2+ years ago and have never gone back (That says a lot). Do yourself a favor and hit Rubios if you are in the mood for this type of food. You'll save some coin and get tastier food (and more of it).
(3)Aimee V.
I've been going to Lulu's since I was probably 5 years old, my dad used to take me when all I cared about were bean burritos. 18 years later I can still say Lulu's is one of the best Mexican food places I've ever been. I agree with a lot of what has already been said: chips and salsa are not free which is a total bust, some of the stuff is WAY overpriced, and... can we talk about the price of refills?? $0.79 no matter what size soda you bought? I definitely got screwed on that one by buying a small soda thinking I would get free refills... It IS a hole in the wall. It's a great summer lunch place or an early dinner after a long day at the pool. Everything I've had: carne asada, bean burro, the salsa, they are all good. Just pricey. How did I pay $9 for a drink, a bean burrito, a street taco and some chips?? I will never know. Yelp is wrong, I feel like $10 and under should not be considered cheap per person, but that's what I have to put since all the entrees are about $10. But it was really, really good. I would rather pay like $7.50 but I don't eat there every day and I understand there must be some underlying cost we aren't aware of. Oh, and they have CRUSHED ICE!! (The good kind like at Sonic) So I'm sold. Thanks Lulu!
(4)Carol K.
We always go non chain and love this local joint. The fish tacos, Shrimp quesadillas and burros are our favorites. Lulu's caters also. It isn 't cheap but it is really good.
(4)Jasmine C.
This was good mexican food. I enjoyed the salsa bar (mostly the hot carrots!!) It is nice to be able to have a beer also at a counter service restaurant. I ordered the chili relleno plate. It was good but I think I will try something different next time. The tortillas were really good and I think I would go there again just to get tortillas to go. Yum! Oh and I am a fan of aqua fresca and they had a delicious cantaloupe one. mmmmmmm
(4)Sue W.
What an awesome dive - they focus on the food and do it well at LuLu's. The food was incredibly fresh and flavorful. I had 3 chicken tacos, guacamole and lemonade. The pico was perfect, very fresh with just a little heat. My tacos were well seasoned, and overall the meal was incredibly satisfying. I really love this place and plan to add it to our rotation for good local places to eat and or get take out.
(4)Margaret S.
Delicious even after just having a steak sandwich from across the parking lot....
(4)Jeff M.
Very disappointed!! We ordered 2 cerviche tostadas, carne asada taco, and a grilled and breaded fish taco. When we were being rung up we were told there would be a .75 cent charge to use our credit card. The cashier wasn't friendly and quite rude when we asked for help with the menu. When we asked for chips she said that would be an additional $2.00. When the chips came they were cold and gross. Our food came out in two separate orders and lacked flavor. There was hardly any meat on the tacos. When we left I asked for a refill on my Coke and the cashier told me it would be another full soda charge. We were expected to bus our own table for this lack luster overpriced food. Sorry won't be going back!!
(1)Dave S.
Lulu's is great - a haven for Central Mexico/Guadalajara style food. Our family has gone there for at least 15 years. Our favorites are the carne asada torta, carne asada burro, the two taco special, the AZ Burro and the breakfast burros. The staff is always friendly and they have a great salsa bar that includes escabeche. No fancy table service, no endless chips & salsa, but there is something for everyone. Drink-wise, the kids love the Fanta and Mexican Coke while the grown ups like the Apple Soda and various Cervezas.
(5)Ryan F.
I ate here a few days ago for lunch, I got a carne asada taco and a chili reillno. The meat in the taco was dry and had little flavor but the chili reillno was amazing! It had tons of flavor, I was really impressed with it.
(2)Tim H.
Living near this place a long time ago and driving by I never stopped in. After seeing more than positive reviews on Yelp here I decided to give it a try. Here's one thing that bothers me about non-chain places: Train your staff to have a favorite! Whenever I go to a place I've never been I always ask 'what do you recommend?' -- the default of 'everything is good' is NOT an answer people!!! Be confident in what your best dish is and I'm ordering it unquestioned. There HAS to be something that defines your restaurant...if there isn't, then you are just like a chain. Given that (I didn't get a recommendation), I went with my trusty judge of Chorizo (burrito with egg and refried beans). It was plenty portion and just came as the burrito. It was good. Not great, but good. No free chips like others have said. This didn't really bother me as I'm trying to eat better and knew I'd be stuffing my face with a giant tortilla, pork fat and beans likely cooked in lard (which is a good thing, btw). The salsa was ok. Definitely could improve here in my opinon. I think El Ricos in Queen Creek has better salsa. I am agreeing with others on the price. My *lunch* burrito was $8.99. That's steep for a lunch single item. Compared to Burrito Shack at nearly half that (and bigger burrito). I don't think the taste -- which was good -- justified the cost. My guess is that overhead is high in the complex. I'd love it if there prices were lower -- if even for lunch specials. Place was clean, ample seating and staff was friendly. I will return and try other things (and bring friends). They are also on Twitter: twitter.com/lulustacoshop which scores an extra point in my book...hopefully they will push out lunch discount deals via Twitter and that will bring me back sooner. Good mexican, wish the price was just a bit lower. Honestly I was going to rate 3 stars just now but really wanted 3.5. I'm giving Lulus the benefit here and going with 4. The food is good, prices could be better, but overall a good Mexican food experience and I will return...hopefully with a discount I got via Twitter (hint, hint).
(4)Elizabeth G.
We stopped by tonight, a quarter to 9pm to get take out. We've never been here before but have been wanting to try it out since we moved nearby. We walked in and said hello to the teenage girl working behind the counter who did not respond. She was counting change and turned to look at the clock on the wall. My fiancée asked are you still open to which she gave him the finger to hold on and then said we close in 10 mins. I told him lets go as she had already given us enough bad service. As we walked out she put her purse on and turned the lights off before we even got into our car. We won't be going back with that type or service. Too bad management hasn't taught this teenage girl any customer service. We will just continue to give other local Gilbert restaurants our loyal service.
(1)Melanie U.
We just got back from Mexico and let me tell you...this place is probably as close as you will get here in Gilbert. We got pastor tacos, a gordo burro and a couple beef tacos all of which were good. I usually do not order chicken at Mexican restaurants but since we had never been there before I decided to try it and boy was the chicken tasty! Guac was good, nothing that you would think came out of a tube with a neon green color, I am pretty sure they make it in house. Needless to say this place is darn good and would recommend it over Los or any bertos place around here.
(5)Michael Z.
I first dined here about a year ago and was really disappointed in wasn't going to go back; however, my wife had a coupon from some coupon book and I went to go get some takeout to watch Sunday football. First of all, the service in this restaurant sucks. There's laid-back and then there is rude-they are rude. I finally get to the counter to order and the girl is drinking a soda and eating her breakfast on the cashier counter. She said to me, "what do you want?" And didn't even give me I contact. I probably should just walked out right then and known better, but I didn't. I ordered street tacos and they were an absolute joke. The worst of it was the Pasole which really was void of taste, however, the worst part or all the cartilage in bones that were in there. Now I understand that you need that in there for flavor when making Pasole because I make that soup frequently. When I pulled out the bones and the cartilage it amounted to about the size of a tennis ball. The flavor of it was really Bland and overall just not good. Good thing I found rather interesting was that they charge $.75 anytime that you make a non-cash transaction. That's just ridiculous.
(1)Peaches And Cream Y.
Food was decent, not too sure how this place is getting such rave reviews though... Probably the most expensive Mexican place of it's style. $25 for a burro, two tostadas, and two mini-tacos. Seriously?! Also, no free refills or chips/salsa. Are we going back? No.
(2)Titus P.
Best tacos you will have in AZ. These are true Mexican style, open face tacos. Outstanding burritos as well. This place is a dive. Keep that in mind befor you head out for some nice family dinner. Stop here for lunch.
(4)TJ M.
** No free chips and salsa*** I ordered the Meat Enchilada Plate with chicken and it was very tasty. However, I didn't really see any chicken. If there was any in there, it was skimpy. I paid $8.30 which I thought was a little too expensive. I think I'd pay more like $6.75 for what I got. This is a good place to go for a healthy lunch (compared to Carl's Jr.), but not dinner because the serving size was a little smaller than I'm used to. There was only about 3 tablespoons of rice. Sour cream is an extra .50. I'm wimpy when it comes to spicy food and this food was just right, not too spicy. There are no child's menu items, but they have for example a bean tostada for 2.55. Over all, I'd eat there again if someone else was buying!
(3)John O.
I live right around the corner from LU LU's and it is fantastic. It is a little hole in the wall with a mish mash of restaurant tables and booths. It is not the most aesthetically pleasing place but that's not what gets me to come back to a place. Salsa bar is good. Three kinds, very fresh, carrots and jalapenos are all free. Yes chips cost money. The food is fantastic. They serve authentic Guadalajara style street tacos. Yup they are small and like a buck fifty each. They are wonderful. Very very tasty. The chicken, carnitas, and machaca are all fantastic. They have delicious burritos in delectable tortillas. The chicken, machaca, carne asada are all wonderful. The lengua is the BEST! Tacos and burritos! If you are looking for a delicious place to eat good Mexican food on a day where you wandered out in shorts and flip flops.......go here. It is definitely worth a try.
(4)Natalie D.
I agree with some of the other reviewers. The food is great, but seems a bit over priced. Combo plates range between 7-10 bucks! For a corner "dive" with no waiter service, that seems a bit much. The burros are delish! Something about the quality of the large tortillas they use. For starters, they're authentic. Not big, white, overly floury ones like you buy in the grocery. Folks must love 'em b/c they sell them in a package! The salsa bar is stocked w/ 3 different house made salsas, pico de gallo, and jalapenos w/ marinated carrots and onions. Not all salsas are made alike! I love theirs! Enjoy!
(4)Cathryn V.
The special carne asada tacos are delicious! Definitely the best I've had...the grilled onions and cheese melt in your mouth! It is a bit pricey for a place that is a "hole in the wall" - not at all a sight to look at--- but at least the food is good...
(4)Kimberley M.
Lulu's isn't cheap. Now that I got that out of the way let me say that I love Lulu's chicken Enchiladas. LOVE. No, the tortillas are not homemade. No, there isn't anything else on the menu that is exceptional. Lulu's chicken enchiladas are graced by an amazingly delicious marinade and sauce unparalleled by other local eateries. Ask them to leave the onions off! I think it is a yellow mole. Not sure... plenty of canella, possibly some pumpkin in the sauce and sweet spicy goodness. My Lulu's chicken enchiladas addiction cost me some money over the years. Que rico! Lulu's would get five stars from me if not for the slightly high prices.
(4)Glen G.
I hate most Mexican Food (not that anyone cares) but love this place. Very nice family runs it. Everything is fresh. Made to order. And the guy at the front counter is cool!
(5)Julie M.
The plates are all very tasty but my god, the servings are SO SMALL! The first time I ordered two soft tacos with rice and beans. It was about $9. I finished my meal in about 3 minutes and was still hungry so I ordered two more tacos, finished them in about 2 minutes, and was still just barely full. So I concluded that I spent about $13 to eat Mexican food at a walk-up restaurant. The sides of rice and beans were about 4 spoonfulls total. The second time I ordered a more substantial plate but still did not leave feeling full, or feeling like I got my money's worth. The food is good- definitely 4 stars but the price compared to the portion size and tastiness is definitely 2 stars. I've never seen a walk-up Mexican restaurant cost so much money. I'd expect to pay that at a sit-down place and have leftovers.
(3)Christopher L.
Overpriced, and dull. This clip-joint nickle-and-dimes you to death. The food is of decent quality, but UHM HAY, WHERE THE FLAVA AT? The only stand-out meat I encountered at Lulu's was the Al Pastor, which was tasty, and sweet, but not nearly as spicy as I felt it could, or should be. If it weren't for the decent Al Pastor, Lulu's would have received a 2 star review. The beans and rice were also bland and flavorless. Food was prepared well, but it's pretty hard to mess up tacos, especially if you're charging about 40% more than more exciting competitors. zzzzzz.
(3)Johnson M.
FINALLY, Mexican food to rave about! Those that read my reviews know I don't get too excited about Mexican food. I feel most places do it the same, just "ok". I never eat Mexican food and think, "omg this is good".... that, is, until now. LuLu's totally does it for me. It's a little, unsuspecting taco shop that has daily specials, Mexican drinks/deserts/specialties. Their prices are not cheap, but not expensive either. Tacos are $1.50, Red Chili plates are $8.99. They make everything from scratch, and you can tell by the quality. Their salsa bar is incredible and they do breakfast. For those of you who do not eat wheat / gluten, they are knowledgeable about their ingredients and can make dishes such as Red/Green Chili plates without flour, just ask! Awesome!
(5)Stephanie J.
I'm pretty sure these beans are refried in lard--this makes my tummy happy, but not my waist. Good food, super friendly staff, and all day breakfast. Kind of dive-y and more of a lunch place. I wish the chips and salsa were free, but just a minor quibble.
(4)Nicolette K.
After reading some of the reviews for this place on Yelp I thought I would be in for a decent taco shop. Unfortunately Lulu's did not stand up to the hype. I had the fish tacos on the recommendation of the cashier - not great - I much prefer the fish tacos at Rumbi. My husband had the beef tacos and the same thing - very little flavor to the tacos - the one thing I did enjoy was the spicy chicken on my daughters quesadila. If we go back I would only have/recommend the spicy chicken.
(2)Scott Y.
Very casual family owned restaurant. Friendly staff and good food. Nothing here had ever knocked my socks off but the food is consistently good. The shrimp platters are my favorite. For about $10 you get a scrumptious plate of food. I particularly like the baked shrimp dish with melted cheeses and green sauce. Delicious!
(4)Jennifer G.
This place is definately a dive! Its small, run down, dated, and unclean. Ive been twice now, and both times were not by choice. Both times, my water glass had nasty stuff on the outside and inside. Very disgusting. Their tacos are puny, expensive and flavorless. Their guacamole just tasted weird almost like there was too much lime juice in it. Oh and those pictures that are posted on here are not accurate examples of what you get from LuLu's. Everything is tiny and doesnt have much color. This place does not impress me whatsoever and I about cry each time someone suggest that we go :(
(1)Kurt L.
First time I ate here, it was 5 stars. Second time it was 3 stars since the carne asade in my tacos was overcooked . So I am giving it 4 stars overall. The rice and beans are excellent and for the money, this place is tough to beat for some quick tacos in a sit in setting.
(4)Emily C.
This is THE place for authentic Guadalajaran Mexican food. No, I've never been to Guadalaraja, but they say it's from there, and the food is SO good, so I'm down with it. I absolutely love mom and pop joints, and this is the ultimate. I love the story behind the restaurant--they came here from Mexico and worked hard to save money for their own restaurant. Who doesn't want to support the American Dream in action? And the owners/founders are the ones cooking your food. Rock on! Everything I've tried has been delicious and flavorful. Spring for the super tacos--it's bigger, more meat, and there's cheese in between the tortillas. Worth it! I overheard them saying they were closing for remodeling this summer. Looking forward to seeing the finished product! We purchased the homemade flour tortillas to take home, and it's amazing how different (better) they are than the store bought ones. They puff up when you cook them, and they get crispy and delicious. This is comfort food, for sure. Stop in and try it, you won't be disappointed. Great value, too.
(4)David P.
Drove by a hundred times and saw the reviews here on Yelp and figured I'd give it a try. Best I can compare it to would be a poor imitation of a Filaberto's. Neither of us finished our food & not because we were served huge portions. I won't be back but I guess I'm in the minority here.
(2)Kimo K.
Went there for lunch today with my wife since we saw a good review in the paper. We were kind of disappointed. I had the menudo--while a big bowl, it was not very flavorful. And we also ordered three of the standard (small) tacos - fish, canitas, and carne asada. Fish was very skimpy and not good. The carnitas and carne asada tacos were also poor -- meat chopped into itsy-bitsy pieces and overcooked. It was like eating bits of dried and flavorless cardboard. We prefer the meals at the place on the Southern and Mesa Drive -- a Mexican bakery that also has good food.
(2)MaKiea M.
The food was decent but a little pricey. We had the az burrito (a little spicy but lots of flavor), carne asada taco (pretty standard), and a fish taco (the texture wasnt what we expected....we prefer the fish tacos you get in rocky point so that might be why). Loved the chips and salsa but wish they were complimentary:) I have a hard time with places that charge for drink refills, so that's a thumbs down. Overall we might go back but this will not be a regular lunch stop for us.
(3)Pucca P.
This place is bad ass! I'm COMPLETELY addicted. The carne asada tacos are one of the best I've found. Made to order and FRESH! They're generous with the cilantro and onions which makes such a big difference. I always get a side of deeelicious rice as well. The AZ burrito is OMG SO GOOD! I don't like potatoes so I substituted for rice and then it is seriously the best burrito in town!
(5)Rick S.
About as authentic as it gets. Great chicken tacos and that small hole in the wall feeling a lot of us like when looking for "tru" mexican food. I've been back several times. Never a fishy taste with their fish tacos, and service at the window is pretty quick if you're in a hurry.
(4)Tyrone B.
So after reading the reviews for Lulu's, and with the fact that it's literally right down the street from me, I decided to head over and take this place for a test drive since I had the day off. Pretty unassuming from the outside, I walked in and noticed the salsa bar to the side of the counter. Good start, this meant I was definitely gonna have to order the chips and salsa. I talked to the woman behind the counter for a few to get an idea of what to expect with certain dishes, and I settled on three regular tacos so I could try a couple different kinds of meat. I ordered one chicken, one steak, and one shredded beef. Now, when I got them home I was a little bummed that they were on the small side, but each one was delicious in it's own way. The steak was perfect, much better than what you find at most places. The shredded beef had an amazing flavor, despite dripping a combination of spice and grease, and the chicken was fajita style chunks of pure white meat. Delicious! My only complaint was the salsa...I tried all three, but none of them were particularly stellar. The best of the three was the one labeled "Salsa for chips", but it was nothing to write home about. All of them were kind of just bland and average at best. Despite the minor salsa bummer, I will DEFINITELY be back here...now I know to rock the super tacos (a bit more expensive, but surely bigger), and load up on those and bypass the chips and salsa. Maybe give the rice a try for round two...either way, check out Lulu's, good food here!
(4)josephine L.
We love this place! I've been going here for years. Lulu and her husband Israel and lovely people. The food is delicious, try the shrimp anything. The salsa to go will sour you on anything bought in a jar for life.
(5)Natalie W.
This little unpretentious taco shop is worth the drive. Trust me. Lulu's set's herself apart from other similar restaurants with a tasty salsa bar, perfect homemade tortillas, and the Guadalajara-style, as opposed to the Sonoroa-style, Mexican food most places in the Phoenix area serve. You might want to try to avoid lunch hour as there is often a line out the door!
(5)Roz M.
First found this place through a Living Social deal. To be honest I didn't have expectations, however this restaurant was AMAZING! I purchased that first deal and was back twice throughout the month. I had the shrimp tacos, very tasty and filling. I also had a strawberry margarita, not so much a fan. But hey you are there for the tacos and other food right!? Definitely a must try if you are in the Gilbert area!
(4)Nikki S.
A Gilbert staple. I personally love the asada breakfast burrito. Total goodness. BUT.....after the last stop here, here's what I noticed. ONE EMPLOYEE, she took my order and went back herself and made my burrito and this time it was tiny, not my usual plump fat burrito. Hmmmm......hope I caught it on an off day.
(5)A Z.
Food is decent, so far the best thing ive had is there bean and cheese burrito. With places like los favoritos and Taquitos Jalisco that offer the same style and at times better food than lulus the prices are way too high here
(2)Jamie T.
LOVE Lulu's! Once I get a hankering for some Lulu's I have to go. My favorite is the cheese quesadilla on a flower tortilla, chips and salsa and a strawberry margarita. My husband gets regular tacos, nothing fancy, but he loves them! Great food and I always head home with leftovers. The churros are pretty good too!
(5)Tyler F.
Best tacos around! I ordered the #1 combo and everything was excellent. They also have an excellent tequila selection. Friendly staff and great atmosphere, 10/10 would taco again.
(5)Ian C.
First and last time. Just moved in down the road and was looking for a new regular place. Ordered two Platter Meals and two beers totalling $35 only to then be told it would $2 more if we wanted chips. I feel like $12 for a platter should include chips. They also charge a 75 cent fee if you want to use a card. I was under the impression that was illegal. I could be wrong. It's a rip off either way. Apparently they run their kitchen better than they run the business. The food was decent overall however it fell short the price tag. Rice was bit bland and the beans were too thin. The Shrimp Endiablados was actually pretty good. Salsa bar was average. Nothing to really stand out. Staff was extremely polite and the storefront was clean but I left feeling like I had been taken advantage of. You got my two bucks for chips Lu Lu's, but you lost my business.
(2)Jeannette M.
When the pickiest eater of my bunch clears her plate, you know it's good!!! Tucked away in a little strip mall, this very clean and comfortable spot feels like home, especially when Lulu herself comes out to speak with you while the rest of the family keeps on eating. Try the zopes, AZ burrito (if you can take the heat of the fire sauce) and have some flan too! We'll be back...and I won't be waiting 10 years to come again.
(5)Cindy M.
No Thank You, Food Very Bland, No Flavor At! Then While Ordering Ahead Over The Phone I Was Told To Hurry Up Because They Had A Line, When We Arrived 5 Minutes Later To Pick Up The Order Nobody Even There. Go Some Where Else For Tasty Food At A Better Price.
(1)Kim B.
Phoned in an order and it was ready and waiting at the counter when I arrived. When I got home to unpack it I learned that I was given an order of regular nachos instead of the deluxe nachos with all the toppings and cost a few bucks more. I was surprised that the chips did not appear to be fresh. I then tasted my enchilada and was let down, the food just really wasn't that good. Huge let down, I was hoping to have found another go to good Mexican food place.
(2)Jennifer A.
Pretty delicious breakfast burritos. Checked in on Yelp and got free chips and salsa! Score!
(4)Burton M.
The best Mexican food you'll ever find. The fajitas are mucho bueno. El Inferno burrito is to die for. Don't forget to get dessert or to take a picture with the life-size cardboard "most interesting man in the world." Prices are a bit higher than FiliB's, but it's so worth it.
(5)Kelly G.
This restaurant has the best tacos, beans, rice and horchata. Love the new look of the restaurant. The staff could be a lil friendly or involved but they were young. Still love it!
(4)rozanne e.
I love Lulu's! Everyday they make a set amount of flan and once it is gone you have to wait until the next day. It is my favorite! If you want authentic Mexican food made with LOVE, this is your place!
(5)Belinda B.
I love the food at LuLu's and have never been disappointed. Their tostadas are SO FRESH and the taste is so clean. I crave them! The place is just a little hole in the wall local place, but the food is great and the quality is excellent. We found them by eating at Flancer's across the parking lot, where we also go often for their sandwiches. Love LuLu's tostadas and beans and rice! Way better than Filiberto's!
(5)Darcy S.
The tacos were "ok" I wouldn't go back for what I paid. The horchata is delicious, they make it home made. Probably the best thing there. I would definitely recommend other taco places before this one.
(2)Ashley M.
First, if you are looking to remodel your bathroom, you should check our their restroom for inspiration. Secondly, the food is amazing. My husband used to eat here all the time and we've driven by it a bunch of times and finally tried it out this morning for breakfast burritos. Let me just say, wow! So good. Plus a salsa bar with the carrots and peppers. Reasonably priced and good portions. We'll be back soon.
(5)Celeste S.
Went to lulu's for lunch with a friend.the tacos are small, i like that.But tacos didn't have much flavor. Pico didn't have much flavor either. I had fish tacos ,not very much fish not a lot of flavor. The salsa verde Was really good. I would try them again, but was not a big fan this time.
(3)Olivia L.
I had the tripas and shrimp tacos. By far the best tacos I've ever had in my life. Everything is just so tasty and fresh. Love lulu's!!!
(4)Mark E.
I want to give more stars because this used to be a pretty decent spot, but my last few visits have been disappointing. The food quality is diminishing, but what's really sad to see is all the extra charges for things like chips, cheese and using a credit card. Also, customer service is really lacking. Doubt I'll return, but hope they can pull themselves out of this rut.
(2)Jamie B.
For a taco shop, those were some pretty tasteless tacos! I was so uninspired with what I was served that I did not even take a picture. My wife had fish tacos that were dry and also tasteless.
(1)Jesi W.
It was just ok. Nothing exciting in any way. The Spanish rice was mediocre and there were green beans in it? ? The refried beans were very runny. I ordered the chicken street tacos. Absolutely nothing special or impressive. The chicken was dry.
(2)Belinda B.
Great food, I love their bean tostadas. If LULU is there, the food is the BEST. Look for her in the kitchen. It's a family owned establishment and the food quality is amazing.
(4)Blair H.
I've been eating at Lulu's since it first opened. Now I have to drive from Glendale to Gilbert for her addicting burritos. If you care about really good beans, rice, and fresh tortillas, than Lulu's in the best. I have a bean addiction, but other people in my family love her tacos and still will drive 45mins for them.
(5)Megan P.
This was a total let down. First off, the girl taking orders was in a horrible mood and did not smile once. We ordered the carne asada chimi with the works. The carna asada was what ruined the dish.. Very tough- hard to chew- the chimi was mostly full of beans. The bill came out to 30 bucks so it was an expensive Mexican meal that was simply not worth the $. I liked my rice . Overall BASIC
(1)Amber B.
Not going to lie, was not super impressed. Used a yelp deal for breakfast, the lady who took our order then walked back and made the food. Feel like I could have made the food better at my house. Probably won't be coming back any time soon. Obnoxiously playing spongebob on the tv extremely loud, even though there were no kids there.
(2)Dana B.
The food was good but nothing I would crave. Reasonably priced. I had one of their egg breakfast with carnitas and found it enjoyable. My husband had the carne asada tacos and said the meat was too chewy. Found it odd to pay for chips n salsa when they have a salsa bar but whatev.
(3)Adrian A.
I had the best flautas and street tacos here. My wife had the shrimp fajitas that I got to try and I must say the quality was on point. I will certainly be coming back for more. Lulu the owner was very nice and introduced her self making sure we where satisfied making it an excellent experience.
(5)Amanda M.
I have, to date, not been able to find a better bean and cheese burro than Lulu's. I've been going here since I was a little girl and I swear that good 'ol burro get's better every time. I've also had their shredded beef tacos, chimis, enchiladas, and there chips and salsa is tasty. I've had their wonderful horchata and they have the best ice ever!! Is that weird...? If you go you'll know. It's like Sonic ice. It's run by a family and I see the same workers in there every time. I love getting to know them through the years, such a nice family. I do think the taco's are average, good, but average. But that burro... Bean's, cheese, x-tra cheese, and sour cream. Pour the salsa over the top and add some limes. Yummm!!!! I even moved to Los Angeles (mexican food?) and yeah right, I craved this place weekly. I love you Lulu's...
(5)Susi G.
We have been coming here for years, and have lived in the gilbert/east valley area. They are family owned and have kept the same fresh madd ingrediants for years . thr fact that they are fsmily opperated and treat guests as their own family brings value and speaks silently about this families character and persona. The tortas are amazing , although they do not make tortas aogadas like authentuc guadalajara does, their tortas al pastor are amazing. Also the carnitas tacos are marinated in days and slow cooked to a perfect crisp for tacos. I highly highly recommened eating here for great ahthentic mexican food.
(5)Becky B.
Great chorizo breakfast plate and really good ceviche. I wish I could eat here for every meal. I can't get enough of their food.
(4)Suz E.
We had a groupon to try the breakfast and overall we were impressed. They gave good size, flavorful portions and the service was friendly. The cook even came out to ask if we enjoyed our meal. The restaurant itself was clean and well taken care of. Next time I'm going to try the menudo or one of their seafood dishes. Since they are serving breakfast, they may want to add coffee to the menu :)
(4)Ashley C.
Fantastic food, friendly service and very clean. If you are looking for a quick delicious taco this is your place! It's also conveniently located in downtown Gilbert.
(5)Island K.
Food was OK! Got the shrimp tacos with beans & rice was about $9. Tacos were smaller than my hand! Rice & beans were gr8 but overall I wouldn't crave this too much!
(3)Beas A.
This was our first time here. The service was great and the food came out fast. I didn't give it 5 stars though because the salsas were a little bland and my husband's super nachos were a little bland. I had the Gordo burro with chorizo and it was delicious! We would go back.
(4)Glorianne C.
I went yesterday for the first time and loved it!! I had one fish taco and one shrimp taco. It was tasty and so fresh!! The fish and shrimp were good sizes. Not tiny small pieces. The staff were nice and friendly to myself and my one year old daughter. I can't wait to go back!!!!
(5)Jay F.
I ordered three separate tacos and my girlfriend ordered two small tacos herself. The Super tacos run almost $6 a taco and are big but not huge. The regular fish tacos are really small and are not fried to where they are very crispy. They happened to mess us on my super shrimp taco and gave me a regular shrimp taco. Normally, that isn't a big deal but because it costs about $3 more, I felt the need to address that. The Az super taco was great though, by far the best of the three I ordered. Although they do provide good food and pretty good service, the prices are comparable to Joyride just down the road. LuLu's also charges 75 cents to run a credit card for payment which is a little bit of insult already due to the high prices they charge. I see potential because of the pretty good food but maybe they should change a couple things regarding pricing. The big tv's for the menu's above the counter do look great too. Food- 4 stars. Prices- 2 stars.
(3)Christina F.
The food is legit but really- it's expensive! I hate sounding like a cheap ass but we cook at home A LOT and our food is REALLY GOOD. So- we are tough critics especially with mexican food. All that being said- it is authentic and good. It's just expensive. The salsa is weak-sauce. Tapatio is spicier. I asked the lady in the kitchen for a sprinkle of queso fresco on my carne asada tacos and she straight up had the audacity to say, "It's an extra $2.50 for the cheese, is that okay?" I said. NO thank you- I don't want $2.50 sprinkles of cheese.??!?!!?!? who charges that much for cheese? I could buy a damn block for that price. Their chicken soup is dope though!!!!
(3)Mark S.
This is a no-frills local place with great food at reasonable prices. I always have the fish tacos and would give them five stars but the pina colada was disappointing.
(4)J S.
Horrible! Very expensive for NOTHING! Greasy gross food. Dirty restaurant. Yuck! Even the guy taking orders CLEARLY didn't want to be there. First he had to hang up from his personal call on his cell phone to take our order. Then our food sat in the window until I walked up and he quit texting and noticed it was sitting there. We all ended up with a stomach ache. We will never go back and would steer anyone clear of there!!
(1)Carol R.
So delicious and super friendly staff. When they say hot salsa they aren't lying. It was so good. I highly recommend the AZ burrito. It is huge and great value for your buck. Their crane asada is the best I've had.
(5)M S.
good homemade mexican w/ unique flavor. Lots of choices.
(4)Tamara S.
I found LuLu's by way of a Living Social deal. I thought the food was good and the pricing was okay. The counter girl was really helpful and kept her cool with a over zealous slightly rude customer. (wasn't me) It isn't located near where I live, so I probably won't return except to use the second half of my deal. Had the food been better than "good", I would go out of my way. I don't agree with the extra fee to use a credit card...
(3)Bridget C.
Finally an authentic taco shop in AZ!!! Reminds me of home sweet home (chicago). All the staples are there...2 corn tortillas, cabbage, red salsa, limes....they even have ground beef...A rarity in these parts. Couldn't be happier :D
(5)Marifer R.
This place is pretty awesome. The tacos are good, athough nothing like Mexico , but good. The menudo is really good.. A little over priced but it was worth it. The serving looks small but very filling. The only thing I would complain about is the prices. Overall a good experience. Also, you can check in and get free chips and salsa
(3)Ld W.
I've eaten here a half dozen times. The Shrimp burrito is worth the trip. Service is so-so. Bean and cheese burrito is good to.
(4)Jojo F.
Authentic Mexican food. Sometimes we purchase the bag of tortillas on the way out they're so good. In two words - Salsa Bar. Architecturally, not the nicest or cleanest looking place. Although I'm sure it's clean, just in need of some updating. Family owned and operated, sometimes the younger staff seems a little on the entitled side if you know what I mean...But what can you expect when their food sells itself and they know it.
(4)Henry D.
I have been here three times now, my kids love the crunchy tacos and I enjoyed them as well. I decided to try the Pozole and was not disappointed, a little pricey, but very good. The enchiladas were not my favorite, the enchilada sauce contained cinnamon and I have never been a fan of that. The street tacos with ground beef and the Carne Asada were a tad pricey but again very good. The fresh homemade Jamaica and Horchata were fantastic. Here is my complaint, if your bill isn't at least $15.00 and you pay with plastic they charge you 80 extra cents. Not to sound like a cheapskate, but check out a new processor.
(3)Kevin S.
If you think Filiberto's is good food, then you will like this place. Fish tacos were dry and as tasteless as the lukewarm beans and that fluffy rice thing. I love Gilbert and want to support the mom and pop's but this is not good. How has this place been around so long is beyond me. I've driven by it for years and figured it must be great so finally gave it a try. Bummer.
(1)Bao H.
Hola! Yo quero zopes en tacos Yes, my Spanglish is tops! Just like this place. I would like to announce my new favorite hole-in-the-wall Mexican joint - Lulu's Taco Shop! I ordered their Zope and el Pastor with rice and beans. The zope base was different from what I'm used to. It was actually a hard piece of bread instead of a hard shell tortilla, which wasn't bad at all. The beef in each of the items I ordered was well braised and soft. The salsa a top was okay but definitely needed some extra kick. They have a salsa bar with some pickled carrots, onions, and peppers. You don't see that around here in PHX often or at all! The place is well decorated with some Mexican flair. This is a real dive and what you would expect to have some great food and it did not disappoint! They only accept cash so don't forget to stop by the bank. - Enjoy!
(4)Karl S.
Friendly, family owned, and delicious! Get the Gordo bfast burrito! Great for hangovers!
(5)Steve Y.
Local Gilbert place that has been around a while. Really tasty fish tacos, but the side of rice and beans were not good at all. Family had ground beef tacos, which were good. Friendly service. Suggestion: Order a la carte items to try their full range of options.
(3)Amanda B.
REAL Mexican food- not your fast food, no choice, no flavor food. Typical menu and everything I wanted and more! Reasonably priced-I was a little put off at first that I had to pay for chips and salsa, but well worth it. My husband and I will def be back for dinner again- friendly staff, simply decorated and delicious food.
(4)Misty W.
I did not try their food but I went in to get an ice tea. It was almost $3 and so old that I took half a sip and dumped it out. Nothing worse than terribly old ice tea!
(1)Mike G.
This is my family's "go to" Mexican food place. I love the green chile pork and my wife finds the different shrimp plates delicious. Along with some good horchata, the food here can't be beat! I've since bumped this up to 5 stars. We come here so often I'm working my way through the menu. The red chile burro is my new comfort food. Zopes are delicious and if you want something spicy, you can't go wrong with the AZ super taco.
(5)Dana M.
As a person of Latin descent, I am offended, nay, I am embarrassed to hear them touting this as an "authentic Mexican" food. I have NEVER paid $6.00 for store bought chips and salsa. Don't even get me started at the store bought taco shell!!! The only thing authentic about this place is the music ... and frankly, I would have much rather listened to the sounds of me trying to eat my taco after it broke into a dozen pieces when I bit into it. I think there is a reason this is rated so high by others ... they have never had "authentic Mexican" food before ... I'm going to my Nana's for chili verde now .. after I get some tums! This place is a never again visit .. save your money and go Taco Bell folks :)
(1)Giuseppe B.
Well the food was ok my wife and I wanted a good Mexican lunch I wasnt that hungry so I ordered 3 street tacos and a soda she got a burrito and a soda and the bill was $20.00 I was like wow these tacos must be huge well we received our food and the tacos were tiny her burro was a avg size I looked down and thought this is what $20 will get you here now mind you we didnt have any extras just what I had said this will be last time here
(2)Bruce A.
Really surprising good Guadalajara food. We had the special which was whole Tilapia fried with salad and fries. Could have left off the fries and provided chips, but the fish was excellent! Also had a couple of shredded beet tacos, very tasty! Give it a try. Small place, only 10 tables. But quick friendly service.
(4)Scott P.
This place really ain't bad. Matter of fact, it's quite good. The tacos are a little on the small side, but they're definitely two solidly delicious bites. I wish that there was a bit more variety (buche, chicharron, or tripa) but they DO have lengua and cabeza, and they do what they do really well. Looks like they also have daily menudo, so I'ma have to see 'bout dat. Do yourself a favor and pay a few cents for one of those roasted jalapeños. Throw a nice amount of salt on it, and savor it. Honestly, I'd say that was one of the highlights of the meal. Sounds weird until you try one, but once you do, you'll know what I mean. Their jalapenos are MEATY and delicious. All in all, this is a solid little place, run by very friendly people. It's not a roach-coach, but the food can stand on it's own just as well.
(4)Alan B.
The food is outstanding, decor wonderfully boring, and the prices comparable to some 'sit down / server' restaurants for the most part because the FOOD IS SIMPLY LEGIT and HOMEMADE. I'd put Lulu's food in the 'gourmet ethnic fast food' category - even if I did just make up the category. Its a damn fine space to be in, whatever we call it. Yeah, I'll pay an extra buck or two vs Rubio's (which I still like) or Baja Farce (which I don't) or the like because I'm willing to pay for a little cultural nuance and to support a great local joint. Oh, and for the homemade Mexican food.. People that hate on Lulu's are usually better off at 'stuff your own burrito' joints (which have their place, I begrudgingly admit) or a chain like Garcia's or On The Border. Those types of mexichain restaurants, with their ketchupy salsas, melted nacho cheese, and properly folded napkins may be more to their liking . Others may prefer Abuelo's for the ornate 'hacienda' decor (and macro mex), or Joyride for the extremely tasty drinks and hipster vibe. Hey, I'm kind of something approaching a hipster, if not just a nerd with eclectic taste, so I love Joyride's music, decor, drinks and like a few things on their fun and overpriced menu. But when I need a serious Mexigrubfest, I am going to get down and dirty @ Lulu's. If you're a fan of real Mex / ethnic food, don't need some teenage server to kiss your ass or show you their piercings or pieces of flair, just go order the gdam fish burrito at Lulu's. Or anything else. It'll scream 'authentic' all up in your grill and you'll never leave unhappy. When I wasn't mostly a pescatarian, I'd dig hard on the al pastor burro. It is one of the more perfect 'man grab' offerings out there. Lulu's bean burros with chewy tortillas slathered in red and / or green salsa (I alternate pours) are perhaps the best in town. Lulu has been kind enough to make me 'custom' burritos like shrimp a la diabla with rice and guac stuffed in a giant tortilla (the diabla plate is great but I'm lazy) before, which I am grateful. Dios mio, so good. Tacos are great too - remember they are 'street tacos' so don't go order then go whining like a spoiled ignorant guero (like my mom did) about how small they are or that they aren't on cheesy flour tortillas that dampen a taco's flavor instead of complimenting it. Lulu's base green and red chile salsas are simply perfect and you can easily go through 2-3 little containers per burrito if you are a sauce hound. They're the Goldilocks 'just right' combination of spice and flavor. Remember - always, always ask for extra salsa so you can save it to slather on your fried eggs the next morning.
(4)Bridget R.
So very disappointing. Went to LuLu's several years ago and remember it was tasty; not sure what has happened since then. First, the guy behind the counter was not friendly at all. My party and I felt like we were imposing, even though it was 7 pm. Second, the quantity and quality of most of their food does not warrant the hight cost...especially for street tacos. Finally, when I cook rice and it comes out bad, I do not serve it. I could tell just by looking at my plate that the rice had been sitting around most of the day. Needless to say, we all almost broke out teeth on the rice. My party had to stop at Filibertos to get additional tacos. On the plus side, the Machaca was very tasty..
(1)Stephanie R.
Lulu's is a winner. Situated nearby a slew of much-praised restaurants, this mom and pop place lives up to its location. The staff is knowledgable and friendly, and the place is sparse but clean. The ingredients they use are always fresh, and the flour tortillas and guacamole are especially high quality. I would recommend both the cheese chile relleno and the veggie burrito; they definitely keep me coming back for more. I've also been told by many friends that the beef at Lulu's is prepared very well. For Guadalajara fare in the valley, I don't think I'd go anywhere else!
(4)Craig W.
pretty good all around grub. consistent food quality. been coming here 20 plus years. never disappointed. Posole is good, Shrimp tacos are always a hit. recently remodeled and very clean. open early for breakfast and till 9 for the late night quick tacos and a beer.
(4)Jesus M.
I ordered Carne Asada torta and 3 tacos(cabeza, chicken, and pastor). All was very good flavor. The cost was $16, which is not bad for the amount of food, but they were a little light on the meat, I'm sure it's a good business model, but I would expect a lot of meat for the price. I would recommend if you are looking for very flavorful Mexican food!
(4)Shawni S.
My favorite thing about this place is their tortillas. I crave their bean and cheese burrito. I've tried a couple of other food items but didn't fall in love. It's reasonably priced and I love to support a family-owned business. I would recommend this for others to try.
(4)Stephen C.
I have never been to a "Mexican" restaurant as horrible as this. Good location, horrible food, and horrible prices. You shouldn't serve store bought taco shells and tortilla chips in an "authentic" Mexican restaurant. The prices are OUTRAGEOUS for the amount of food you get. Have you ever heard of someone charging $6 for a small plate of tortilla chips? Definitely not recommended.
(1)L P.
The place was clean & the salsa bar was nice. My chicken quesadilla was very good, but my husband's enchiladas were bland & not very filling. He went back to order some tacos & they were the tiniest tacos we had every seen. Over all not a great experience.
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