Lupe Tortilla
$ • Mexican Restaurant
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This will be a go to restaurant, we loved it. Me and my daughter have never had that many GF options on a normal menu. There was no trouble with cross contamination.
I was excited reading another review that said Lupe's chips were cooked in a dedicated fryer and almost dove into the basket on our table. Thankfully I waited and the waitress confirmed NOT a dedicated fryer at this location. She did offer baked tortillas that would take 15-20 minutes.
I told my server I had a gluten sensitivity when my fiance and I sat down. He said the chips shared a fryer with other items, and that's personally not something I've ever had issues with before. I appreciated the warning. The menu does a good job explaining what is/isn't gluten, and my server was great about communicating with the kitchen. Tasted great and had no issues the next day.
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GF items are listed on the menu. Whenever the server couldn’t answer a question, he brought over someone who could. The food was delicious and the vibe was really nice.
My favorite Mexican restaurant! So many options! I love all of their food I'm sad their table chips are not gluten free but I love the table beans, skinny margarita, shrimp tacos, fajita chicken Tijuana salad, mahi mahi fish tacos, fajitas, shrimp avocado salad. They are always very knowledgeable and accommodating!
Waiter was knowledgeable about gluten free options and when he didn’t know something, he went and asked. I have celiac disease and I did not get sick.
I have celiac (2 years) and so afraid to eat out, I asked for the manager and he was able to answer all my questions. Our waiter Lucas was so helpful and what he couldn’t answer he would find out. He let the cook know and wrote on my order “ need help “ and the cook made sure there was no cc. I loved everything I ate it’s been a very long time. Thank you all for taking care of me 🥰
Great experience, gluten free prominently marked on the menu, and the wait staff seemed pretty knowledgeable about how to navigate the offerings. Cross contamination occuring in fried items like the chips, they didn't have a separate fryer/prep area. This was clearly communicated, and for those who are okay with that it was a very gluten friendly location.
Awesome Tex-Mex and many Gluten Free options. The regular tortillas are NOT gluten free as they are fried in a shared fryer. However, the will make you baked chips or better yet they will let you bring your own. Queso, Salsa, and all sauces are gluten free. Fajitas were delicious. Cannot wait to have it again.
Oh my word- the (fluffy) corn tortillas are so good. I had to double check that they weren't flour. We shared the trio fajitas- beef, chicken and shrimp. I honestly didn't even get to the chicken. Shrimp and beef were amazing. The guacamole was great. I read a review about asking for baked chips, but I just brought in some of my own Siete chips. The beans that come as an appetizer were really delicious. Be careful not to fill up on those. 😊 Most of the menu comes gluten free and everything was great.
My husband and I are from Dallas and were so happy to find this place on our adventure. EVERYTHING is gluten free on the menu unless it’s marked with a “wheat” symbol. You’ll have to ask your waiter for baked chips since the ones they bring are fried in a shared fryer. Our waiter was very upbeat and made sure with his manager and the kitchen the items we ordered were gluten free. We both ordered an enchilada platter with rice and beans and they were delicious! Someone said the rice wasn’t gluten free but it is now! My husband has Celiac and would’ve reacted right away if it wasn’t and he was just fine. Reasonably priced and large portions as well. Definitely a must try when in this area.
I would have given a 5, the food was awesome, our server had a great attitude, and food came out fast. The only gripe I had was that the server himself wasn’t knowledgable about gluten free, however he may have been pretty new. He did however check with his manager on everything we ordered, and made sure everything was safe to eat. I will definitely go back!
Lupe is one of the few places I trust!
I saw another comment on the rice containing gluten, this is because it is not GF! I usually order fajitas corn tortillas and baked chips. I eat here several times a month and have never been sick. This is my go to favorite place to eat. I am extremely gluten sensitive.
Excellent gluten free service during vivid-19 take out period. Margaritas to go as well!!
Very knowledgeable, plenty of options. Definitely the best Tex-mex in town, even for folks who aren’t gluten free.
We ordered the chips baked. We tested my daughter’s food with the Nima, corn tortillas, rice and frijoles charros. Unfortunately they came back positive. She had already eaten the chips when we tested her food. She usually gets sick within 15 minutes so they appeared to be safe as she didn’t get ill, but I wouldn’t trust their food unless you are only gluten sensitive and have a higher tolerance.
Not celiac friendly. I received my meal with chips on the plate even after informing the waiter that I was Celiac. He seemed to be clueless. Very disappointed.
We called ahead and talk to the manager to make sure they could accommodate my daughter who has multiple food allergies. He mentioned that there was seasoning with soy in the rice but that was all. Turns out they fry all the chips and soy as well as use it in their marinades and with most of their meat. So with both gluten and soy as well as other allergies, it was very hard for us to eat here. The baked chips really weren't very good as others have stated. Overall, the food was fine but the process of trying to determine what was safe took so long that we probably would not eat here again.
Excellent service, but the menu isn’t very straight forward. The way it’s marked, you think nearly entire menu is gluten free. However, that’s not the case. I assumed the chips were safe and they were not, you have to request baked tortilla chips. Just ask the necessary questions and don’t get lax.
Great restaurant!! One of my favorite places. I eat the queso with taco meat, corn tortillas, beef fajitas and flan. Don’t eat the chips unless they are baked. Love the beans, salsa and rice. They are always very accommodating.
The food was excellent and authentic. The menu is extensive and creative. Nice atmosphere. After telling the waiter I have Celiac, the manager came out to explain their protocols and let me know that the owner’s daughter has Celiac. The place was packed at lunch time which indicates its popularity. I would definitely eat here again.
very good menu and options. sadly not all staff are up on it because the menu is so friendly.
I love this place. Every server I've ever had has always been very knowledgable about gluten. I've never been sick eating here. Their chips are fried in a fryer with gluten, but they will bake chips for you. If you call ahead they'll be ready when you arrive. The food is amazing! So are the margaritas!
Need to bring your own chips. Their chips are prepared in a shared fryer with floured Items. It is not indicated anywhere on their menu about the chips NOT being gluten free.
Clear menu, knowledgable staff. Only negative is chips are fried with other stuff.
These people really know what they are doing as far as gluten free prep. Plenty of options. One of my favorite places to eat when I'm in Houston and I have never gotten sick here.
WOW. Its the only way to describe it. I'm a 1st time customer and I'll be back. First time I've been to a resteraunt where everything on their menu IS gluten free, except the items marked with a wheat symbol. Make sure you tell the server that you are on a gluten free diet because they take it seriously, your food will be personally managed by a manager. Let them know you are a 1st time customer and they will give you a free sample of their fajitas. This was the BEST tasting Tex-Mex food I have eaten. It is very clean, inviting, friendly, and very well priced ($-$$). The only complaint is that it was very difficult to find. This resteraunt is a DEFINITE must. ;^)
We eat here so often thar the hosyess and manager know us by name! LOVE LOVE LOVE the food!!!
Lupes is my absolute favorite!!! BEST GF Mexican menu I have ever seen! Easy to read and know whats safe and whats not! You will never be disappointed here! Corn tortilla are homemade and YUMMY beyond belief! Tableside quac is the best! You WILL be hooked forever!!! Thanks Lupe!!!
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Chips were a no go. Ate a salad and still had a bit of a tummy ache the day after. Wish the chips were GF!
Good food. No reaction. Gluten info is a little confusing. Items that can’t be made gluten free are marked.
I ordered Barbaco beef tacos w/ corn tortillas. The corn tortillas were the softer fluffy style, thought they were flour at first. But they were corn, and I did not have a reaction. I’m very sensitive to cross contamination.
Was even able to enjoy the chips and salsa!
Love this place! Chef Dave takes care of his Gluten & Dairy Free customers. James is knowledgeable about the menu. He can make suggestions to get what you need. The soft corn tortillas are the best. Been going for a year now and never had a problem.
Wonderful experience. I'm severe celiac and this restaurant is perfect. Had the red chicken enchilada and hubby had tex mex plate. It was so good. Staff knowledgeable. Can't wait to go back!
Lupe Tortilla is delicious and has the best ever corn tortillas!
