Lupita’s Mexican Food
1024 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL, 32211
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Address :
1024 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL, 32211 - Phone (904) 762-9278
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
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.
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Amanda T.
This place is literally a hole in the wall. Even more because it's located in Arlington. Not too sure about cleanliness of the place but sometimes you can view that before you even sit down. And if you know it before you order, than your fault. Run by a husband and wife who are very kind. The California burrito is uh massive. When I say massive I mean it, I think I posted a photo with a size of a chip next to it. It's good but the real high light is the tacos!! If we ever get back over there it's the tacos we'll always order. Fresh ingredients and quirky place. If you lived in Jax I'd tell you to check it out but it's not a place I'd take you to if you were an out of towner.
(4)La K.
Food was ok not really what I expected but I guess it's because I choose a salad. I recommend the burrito which my husband had it was good.
(3)Hilary J.
As a Californian, I am extremely picky with Mexican food. Poor Lupitas just didn't cut it. If you like Americanized Mexican food, Lupitas is a good choice. We were given a good amount of chips and salsa, but we had to load the salsa up with salt and pepper and it was still boring. Our nachos supreme and fajita quesadilla were loaded with lettuce, which is super not-authentic. The nachos had ground beef. The fajita quesadilla was better, even though the steak was chewy. Overall the food was fine, though I wouldn't be excited to come back and eat here. There were three saving graces: a cold bottle of sangria and the restaurant is clean and the walls have fun murals. And the staff was very kind and spoke Spanish with me.
(2)Ashley H.
Lupita's is a gem! Delicious, made to order Mexican food. It's not much to look at but don't be fooled... this is some of the best Mexican food that I have ever eaten! The only reason I gave 4 instead if 5 stars is because the service is very slow. Don't go on your lunch break unless you want to get in trouble with your boss!
(4)Terra S.
This little unexpected building serves up some good authentic Mexican food. When me and my brother came we were the only customers at the time so I was a little eery but I'm glad we stayed. We got two meals and two sodas for $20. Our server who's probably the owner or someone close to it was sooooo sweet and she actually spoke Spanish, and being that I've lived the past 5 years in Miami I felt like I was right at home! Two thumbs up
(4)Bill K.
Took my wife here for lunch today on the advice of one of her co-workers. I'm so glad that we went there, the place was that good. The place was very clean and the staff spoke accented but nearly flawless English. I ordered the #17 lunch special (steak burrito) and my wife had the #2 lunch special (beef burrito,) both were very good. The rice and re-fried beans were very tasty and hot, the Mexican salad with a dollop of sour cream and guacamole was very fresh. The total cost of our meal with 2 iced teas was $15.25 a real bargain for what we received. Lupita's is located in the old University Diner building 1/4 mile north of Arlington Expressway on University Blvd N. I highly recommend Lupita's Mexican to anyone who wants good Tex-Mex food, at a good price.
(4)Penny M.
Authentic , awesome and delicious! We had the California burrito and it is big enough for two people. Family friendly little place tucked away in Arlington .very reasonable pricing and good service . I have also had the lunch fajitas and they are good too. It does have that "hole in the wall" that scares some people.
(4)Stephanie T.
My mom lives right next to this place, so Lupita knows us and we're regulars. I absolutely love the food, the service and the atmosphere. My mom always gets the chile relleno and she loves it. She tends to avoid meat when she can and this chile relleno has small amounts, if any. I always switch it up. The enchiladas suiza is delish though. Spicy green sauce on top and portions for the undefeatable! There is also an option to get a whole fried fish. My brother opts for this usually and although you have to do the work yourself - it's literally fresh fish tacos - right off the fried fish. CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!!
(5)Redner S.
Lupita's is a little hole-in-the-wall in the Arlington area. The California Burrito was huge and had great flavor. Additionally, the customer service was great! It did take a bit of time to get the food but it is because everything is made fresh and Lupita is running pretty much everything in the restaurant. Lupita is such a sweet lady!
(5)Mrs. Marisol R.
Our daughter went to see Sleeping with Sirens at the Pit across the street and so we needed to occupy ourselves for a bit of time. I was disappointed with the food, but it wasn't as bad as Nopalera. Pros: * Very, Very friendly staff, I mean just very sweet * Safe feeling environment considering the neighborhood * Band came in and ate before their show. Polar Bear Club I recall - that gave it a fun and funky vibe. Cons: * Guacamole had so many BIG chunks of onion, it should have been called green colored onion dip. May have been good if it were onion dip people actually eat (like French onion dip), but no one makes a dip out of 1 inch cubes of raw onion. * The California burrito was not a California burrito. I am very confused on why the Mexican places here think a California burrito is a wet burrito but here is what a California burrito is: Meat, Cheese, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sour Cream and FRENCH FRIES!! yes, french fries. How do I know this? Because I lived in California for 24 years and that is what people in California call a California Burrito. Sorry for the rant... Okay, The rest of the food was pretty good. The salsa was okay, the mexican tacos were just that, and my fish taco was very, very good. Food was a 2, attitude bumped it up to 3
(3)Damian D.
Very quaint family-run, home cooked food. Lupita herself waits tables and her husband cooks your food. So they've Americanized their family recipes a bit to suit the Jax area. It's still fresh cooked and with plenty of love. We had the spicy delicious Shrimp Diabla, a decent fish taco, and the seafood platter. Paired with salsa (I added some yucateco hot sauce from the bottle on the table) and ice cold Negra Modelo's it was a satisfying lunch.
(4)Rolando O.
Not being from the area had a heck of a time navigating through Jacksonville to get over into Arlington, but we were glad to find it. A nice maintained clean little whole in the wall type of place. Seems like a place the locals know, waitress was very friendly and accommodating. Menu has lots of typical items you would expect. I had the chorizo breakfast, which was a plentiful portion good mixture of eggs and the Mexican sausage. Came with typical refried beans and rice. The chorizo was the right amount of spicy and the beans where creamy with a nice layer of cheese covering them. Not a bad place when you really want some authentic Taqueria food in the Jacksonville area.
(3)Samantha K.
I really like lupitas. The service is friendly and fast, the food tastes authentic, and the prices are good--especially the lunch specials. I love their beans and rice. Chips and salsa come automatically to the table when you sit down. The atmosphere is nothing fancy but it goes with the food and prices.
(5)Nina I.
Family business, with one waitress. She dosnt speak much English. We have visited here a few times. Recommend visiting during lunch hours, or if they are busy. Food is freshly prepared. When I am craving 'real' tacos (not crappy taco bell tacos) this is the place to go. The salsa is yummy too.
(5)Erin K.
My new favorite Mexican restaurant. I had the chicken taco salad and flan-- both delicious and fresh.
(5)Ruby A.
My niece and I were craving Mexican food, so I Yelped the nearest Mexican restaurant and ended up sitting our happy butts in this lil joint. I had the tacos al pastor, which was soooo yummy!!! Will come back when I'm around that area :)
(4)Jay S.
Perhaps it's because I moved here from sunny San Diego where you can get real authentic Mexicsn food, but this ain't it folks. In the rather dicey Arlington/university area in a kinda run down building, this sit down restaurant is pleasant inside and the waitress that served me was very sweet natured. She served a basket of a bit greasy and stale tortilla chips along with a bottle of salza...mostly chopped tomatoes with a touch of onion and cilantro. I ordered a steak burrito lunch plate that consisted of mostly shredded lettuce, some Spanish rice with a small dollop of cream fresca and chunky guacamole. The burritto should be more accurately described as a burrittocito it was so small, doused with an odd cheese sauce and partially filled with bland chopped steak of some kind. Lunch prices were good but Chipotle is a much better food value. With these great reviews here on Yelp for Lupitas I was hoping to find myself a good Mexican but I doubt I will be back anytime soon.
(2)Steve Z.
Visiting from Cincinnati and gave Lupita's a repeat visit. Excellent Mexican food; huge California Burrito and perfect Relleno with right level of spiciness as two examples. All five in our party (who are picky and not easy to please) were happy and full. The service was incredibly slow however - maybe they were just short staffed. Will continue however to pick Lupita's for Mexican when we are in town.
(4)Eric S.
I've been to this place numerous times and food taste good to great most of the time. It tastes home cooked and like the steak quasadilla the best. Many Hispanic folks go here too so that seems to be a good sign. However, service can really be slow during lunch hour as they seem understaffed. Oh, parking space is also relatively small
(4)Lauria T.
Best Mexican We've found in Jax! Family run with a really good chef. Homemade corn tortillas! Yummy! We go all the time. Super affordable too.
(5)Harrison J.
Lupita's Mexican Food is a great Mexican place. I simply love Lupitas. The food is great and the staff is quick and courteous. Summary: this place is great. Go there for lunch with a few friends, get a fish taco, rice, and beans. Enjoy the good Mexican good. Read on for more detailed review: Food: I suggest the fish tacos. They are amazing. They are all I order nowadays. The fish is crispy and lightly fried. Also, the tamales are quite tasty. What ever you get, get it with a side of rice and beans. My only issue with the food is that the enchiladas and the burritos look and taste the same. Drink: Sodas and water come in a giant cup (ie, you aren't going to need a refill) which is nice if you like your soda. I haven't tried the beer there but I imagine they are priced well. Refills come quickly. Staff: the staff is nice. They are quick to take your order and they are quick to bring the bill. Atmosphere: the place generally doesn't have many people in but don't let that put you off. There are plenty of places to sit down. The place is a bit dark. Parking: Parking @ Lupitas is a bit tricky. They have their own lot in front but there is no dedicated turn lane to turn into the lot from the other side of the street. Keep this in mind, you may choose to use the middle lane anyway. The traffic can be bad so be prepared.
(4)John F.
I've lived in San Diego most of my life and I can testify that this is the best Mexican food in Jacksonville and probably all of Florida. If you like real Mexican, try this place.
(5)Jennifer V.
I love this place. Being half Spanish half Mexican and to find real mexican food is great they are very friendly and the portions are great!
(5)Michelle M.
I can't believe I haven't yet sung the praises of this family owned and run restaurant. Service isn't fast but it's friendly. She doesn't just know me but she also recognizes my extended family too. It's almost embarrassing how often we go. Actually, Mexican is not my favorite. Not a fan of Mexican food but for some reason Lupita's is an exception. Maybe it's the chile relleno that makes me say "yes Ma'am, may I have another?" My kid loves the California which is roughly the size of a small baby swaddled tightly in a burrito. I laugh every time they haul it to the table. So look...all the snide remarks about Old Arlington, personal ethnic background, or a CA zip code aside...go for yourself and check it out.
(4)Rebecca N.
Lusitania and her Husband are as sweet as can be. The food is authentic, the prices are good. No margaritas will be found here, but I do believer they have beer and maybe wine. I love supporting my favorite places, Mom & Pops establishments. I dare you to try it.
(4)Nyla S.
Unfortunately I did a factory reset on my phone and deleted the pictures that I took at the restaurant, but soon I will return and upload pictures! Let's get started: Lupita's has this authenticity about it, from the aroma to the waitress, and cook. We came in around 5pm maybe 6pm and it was a bit dirty. Let me explain dirty though, there were tables that needed to be cleared and a pile of dirty dishes stacked up along the wall. There's also quite a bit of clutter. BUT the complimentary chips and salsa were amazing! And the nacho supreme appetizer was good as well.... Oh, and the Mexican cheese is to die for! My boyfriend's California burrito with steak was AMAZING! It's so big that three people could've shared it! Oh how I wish I still had that picture! We will definitely be returning solely for that burrito! I ordered the carnitas, it was okay. In my opinion Ole Mexican Restaurant on Atlantic near Regency Mall has a way better pork! Flavor and all! But, if you're in the Arlington area and you're craving Mexican, come to Lupitas for their California burrito. They offer a chicken, steak and seafood one! Happy Yelping...
(4)Anthony Z.
Man you know, this place really has potential. I truly believe we came at the worst possible time. Long long wait. LONG! But it was in fact the owners only that were working. And pops was hustling around the kitchen. But people we are talking a long time.. I got 3 tacos authentic. Carne asada and AL pastor. Burnt. Man I was hoping for so much here. It has the vibe, the people behind the counter(not tonight lol) authentic. But it was a bad time. Someone didn't show up, possibly one of the children. Who knows. The fajitas texanos was huge and and although the skillet burnt the onions in the end the steak and chicken were pretty good and juicy.... Going back!
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