Lupe Tortilla

8 recent ratings
$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Tacos
Safety Rating
7 ratings

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891 W Bay Area Blvd
Webster, TX 77598

Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Sensitive

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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.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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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.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 7 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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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!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Tacos

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Tex-Mex

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Celiac

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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.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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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 đŸ„°

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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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.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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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.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

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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.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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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.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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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!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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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.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Excellent gluten free service during vivid-19 take out period. Margaritas to go as well!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very knowledgeable, plenty of options. Definitely the best Tex-mex in town, even for folks who aren’t gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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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.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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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.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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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.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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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.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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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.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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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.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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very good menu and options. sadly not all staff are up on it because the menu is so friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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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!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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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.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Clear menu, knowledgable staff. Only negative is chips are fried with other stuff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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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.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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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. ;^)

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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We eat here so often thar the hosyess and manager know us by name! LOVE LOVE LOVE the food!!!

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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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!!!

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

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This is the original Lupe’s! It’s my family’s and my fav tex-mex since I was born basically. When diagnosed I felt so discouraged I wouldn’t be able to eat here, and the level of safety but I’ve made alternative options to be able to eat here safely and have the amazing margs! 1. I bring my own chips in my purse (I get an extra salsa to dip or a spoon for queso/gauc and my family is great about putting it on their plate so no CC) 2. I heat and bring my own corn tortillas in foil in my purse. (Note: they have lettuce cups and corn tortillas but they aren’t the safest - they try their best to clean the grill but I am extremely sensitive). 3. I get the mixed fajitas and they are safe! I make my tacos first before the rest of my family and all is well!

I know this is extra and sometimes not the most convenient but as my family’s local amazing mexican restaurant I make the time to feel safe. Celiac is not easy but never feel discouraged!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Celiac

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This place is amazing!! Pretty much everything is GF except the flour tortillas and the corn ones are so soft they seem to be flour!! Eaten here on multiple occasions and with takeout and never been glutened!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Symptomatic Celiac

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Love love love!!!! They are knowledgeable and helpful!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Wheat Allergy

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I eat here regularly. There is a tiny wheat symbol by items that aren’t gf. Everything else is. I also have no issues with my dairy allergy. I just eliminate cheese and sauces.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Symptomatic Celiac

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I ate here one year ago and got sick. I saw there were more positive ratings so I decided to revisit. Unfortunately we were told the corn tortillas are cooked on the same surface as flour tortillas. One of my 2 celiac daughter is highly sensitive (like me) so we left the restaurant before placing an order. The server was very kind.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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