Lupe's Cantina
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Have been meaning to come here for months and it lived up to, if not exceeded, expectations! Firstly the food: between two of us, we started with the tortilla chips and salsas which were gorgeous. I particularly liked the green salsa, to the point where we ordered an extra pot of it to have our mains with. The tortilla chips were authentic and so much nicer than store bought. We then got the tacos ensenada (fish tacos), tacos vegetarianos (veggie tacos) and enchiladas de championoñes (mushroom enchiladas) to share between us. All were beautiful, but I’d say the veggie tacos and mushroom enchiladas were probably tastier, although you did get more in the fish tacos than the veggie tacos. We really enjoyed all the dishes and they left us feeling full at the end. Drinks-wise, I had the Mangorita and Lupe’s Spicy Marg cocktails and I absolutely loved both but would recommend the Mangorita the most, it was like a mango smoothie with a kick of tequila! We were also impressed with the prices, particularly because we normally eat and drink in the city centre where it is generally pricier. I thought £7.50 for the cocktails given how nice they were was quite reasonable, and my boyfriend had a large glass of wine for about £6. The food is also really reasonable. Overall really impressed and absolutely will be coming back!
AbbieAbbie
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Hands down the best Mexican food I’ve had in the UK. I’m from Los Angeles and Mexican/American, so I’d consider myself an expert on Mexican food 😉😜. I’ve been told of several other restaurants that had authentic Mexican food, which I’ve gone to, and sadly, I’ve left disappointed. So, of course, I was skeptical about trying this spot, but I’m so glad I was persuaded to check it out. The staff was fantastic, and the chef/owner is from Veracruz, Mexico, and one of the assistants was from Guadalajara, Mexico. Same areas my parents are from. I didn’t get the chance to take photos of my food, but I had a carne asada taco, a fish taco, and an al pastor taco. The favorite was the pastor taco, but all were very good. We also had some guacamole and queso fundido, which were good as well. The prices were just right for the quality of the food and flavor. If you ever find yourself in Leeds, I highly recommend this place if you want real authentic Mexican food. La comida era muy buena, el personal era muy amable y el ambiente era perfecto. Si alguna vez te encuentras en Leeds, asegúrate de pasar para comer unos tacos y tomar una margarita. Muchas gracias por la hospitalidad y buena suerte en el futuro. Hasta la próxima.
Mando OrozcoMando Orozco
00
In one word, Amazing! Being able to have a little bit of authentic Mexicana in Leeds is the best thing going. As soon as we walked in at lunch time the staff were friendly and welcoming. They were efficient and attentive and their menu knowledge was second to none. For 2 drinks (one being a premium mexican cola), freshly made nacho chips, 6 tacos in 2, flavours and a side of mexican inspired new potatoes we paid £26 in total, £13 a head for food which knocks the socks off any take away for an equivalent price. Will definitely be coming back and revisiting, more than likely getting a taxi as well to be able to enjoy the exciting range of Margarita's and other authentic Mexican cocktails. All the food was hot and fresh to the table, having fresh tortilla chips is quite an experience compared to store bought and bagged chips. The mexican cola reminded me of Rola Cola but so much better. I have no complaints about this restaurant, especially about the price as before we went I thought it would have resulted in a £40 lunch bill. I would passionately recommend that anyone who likes TexMex or mexican food should visit here as soon as possible. Thank you Lupe's, the serving staff and the chef, it was a pleasure.
Dakin BourneDakin Bourne
10
I think this place is really special. The food is different without being scary and much tastier than the usual tex mex stuff you get. The first picture is the beef tacos, with corn tortillas. The combination of the beef and the earthy corn tortilla is really tasty. They are small plates and aimed for sharing. The second is the cheese and chorizo bake. Its like the crunchy bits at the bottom of a fondu with the smoke and sweet oil of cooked out chorizo. It is wrong but so very tasty. The streak was again really well cooked, a combination of deep char, a hint of butter and plenty of nice salt. Served with small but very tasty garnishes. The service was very good and genuinely friendly. We finished the meal of with a margarita which was also very good. Overall if you are happy to step out of a narrow box of most mexican restaurants then I can't see how you could not enjoy this place. Good food, reasonable value and really good service
Andrew EdscerAndrew Edscer
00
Pros The food was tasty Drinks were delicious. I had the grapefruit mezcal cocktail which was divine! Nice atmosphere with good music and lovely decor Cons Portions were very small. I had guacamole on the side and it came in the tiniest bowl!! Not worth it for £3 The food was not very spicy. I know they have to cater to all tastes but they should have had chilli sauce or something on the table I had the veggie tacos which were supposed to have black bean and sweet potato filling. The corn toro were delicious but there was one cube of sweet potato in three tortillas. Staff were variable. The waitresses were lovely but the lady with red hair (?manager) was rude and just threw my food onto the table and walked off without a word. She also interrupted the waitress taking my order and sent her away and I had to wait for someone else to come and take my order. She needs some basic customer service skills
Akosua FordAkosua Ford
10
Fancied something different and had heard good things about this place. We ordered a Chicken Flautas, a Chicken Enchiladas Verdes and 2 bottles of Jarritos. Everything tasted fresh and had good flavour, the Flautas had a little heat, but not too spicy. The presentation of the food was perfect. The drinks were nice, we had a mango and a mandarin. This place is not cheap, but its reasonable for the quality. The food is not typical Tex Mex, it's definitely as Mexican as it gets 😊 They do sell lots of Mexican beers, but we didn't fancy any this early in the day lol maybe next time. Parking is a bit tight, so you might want to park on Harold Terrace or the other nearby streets. Staff are friendly and they helped us out explaining the menu. We'll definitely pop in again and try sit outside when the restrictions have been lifted. If you fancy authentic Mexican food, then definitely try this place.
Manjit DhillonManjit Dhillon
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Basic Info
Address
204 Cardigan Rd, Burley, Leeds LS6 1LF, United Kingdom
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+44 113 345 3070
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lupescantinamexicana.co.uk
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4.7
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Low-key joint serving traditional Mexican plates with cocktails & beer in a basic, art-filled space.
attractions: Cardigan Fields, Woodhouse Moor, The Climbing Lab, Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills, Leeds Hindu Mandir, M&S Archive, Headingley Bear Pit, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Leeds, restaurants: Mr Ts Leeds, Nando's Leeds - Cardigan Fields, Jodhpur, Bridgewater Arms, The Golden Beam - JD Wetherspoon, Haftsin, Cardigan Arms, Viva Cuba, Royal Park Pub & Cellars, Pizza Hut Restaurants Leeds Kirkstall Rd
