La Lupita Mexican Store and Restaurant - Lenoir City

Dona M

2023-11

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Robert Pollock

2024-04

I absolutely love this place it’s very very authentic the food is out of this world good super friendly service. I feel everything is home made. Of course sometimes a bit of a language barrier but to be expected but to me I look for that because then I know 9-10 times it will be as if you were in Mexico. I don’t like Americanized Mexican it does t stack up to actual Mexican

Mark Sayles

2022-05

Authentic food. This is the real deal. Being from Texas where they have large grocery stores dedicated to the Hispanic culture and cooking, this store and restaurant is a true diamond in East Tennessee for anyone who cooks and enjoys this style of culinary eats. The portions were very plentiful for the price and you never be upset about handmand tortillas. Plus they provide you three different salsas, chopped onion, and cilantro. Everyone is friendly, Very nice store, and excellent customer service.

Anonymous poster

2024-03

thos is a gas station wothout gas pumps, with a few little tables on one side that they are trying to masquerade as a restraunt.the tables were dirty, the whole experience of sitting in the corner of a gas station dining while people are shopping is a very uncomfortable experience, id rather be on a buisy street corner in a 3rd world country dining than in this dingy dirty gas station. i am from texas, growing up on mexican food and this food was the worst most pathetic excuse for mexican food i have ever seen. if i could give zero stars i would. dodge this one at all costs!

Jeffrey Morales

2023-12

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Jennifer Kitterman

2023-10

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Erika Munoz

2024-04

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Leo

2018-05

The food was ok. The service was not great. Super sweet and helpful people, just not very attentive. It's definitely more authentic Mexican so if that's what you want then I'd recommend it. One thing I did not like at all were the chips. I loved the fruit drink they make but I can't remember the name of it. The restaurant is part of the store, FYI. That didn't bother us but it was a surprise.

Thomas Book

2023-12

Truly authentic Mexican Supermarket/Diner experience. Al Pastor & Lengua are my favorites. Served all day by kind and promp professionals. Very Limited Tex Mex here. You can get Tacos Americano here, but I prefer the classic street tacos. Fresh lime wedges, onion, cilantro, tortilla chips, and various salsas, including verde, are server with every meal. I gave it five star for what it is. Not fancy, but classically authentic.

Loeki Laksmana

2024-03

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Leona Jenkins

2023-09

The shrimp we got was good. The rest was small portions and no sour cream or cheese. The tacos were just shells with nothing inside. What's the point? The food was very dry and it didn't even come with any chips or salsa. I got the enchiladas that were very dry and no moisture to them at all and the chicken was dry. I will not go back.

Stephanie Clark

2023-10

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Blake Long

2024-04

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Ten Hammer

2022-05

We stopped into La Lupita for breakfast today. We ordered homemade guacamole and Huevos ala Mexicana. Tortillas are homemade and SO delicious! We also loved the home cooked beans that came with breakfast. I took off one star because we couldn't find any water to purchase and because the Huevos ala Mexicana was 80 percent tomato and onion. Usually this dish is 80 percent egg and the remaining 20 percent onion, jalapeno, and tomato. Yeah, I'm a "gringa" but my Mexican boyfriend and I have been together for 11 years. I can whip up a mean Huevos Ala Mexicana myself. In all fairness the people working here were not Mexican so they might need more practice. 10 stars for the beans and tortillas. Customer service was good tooYou can purchase imported items in the store. They had things like Japanese peanuts, to habanero sauce, to tortilla makers. See photo below. This Mexican store is the most expensive of all I've been to in Tennessee. You can find Mexican markets in Maryville, Sweetwater, Athens, Cleveland, and Knoxville with lower prices.

Papo

2019-05

Good authentic Mexican food. Not to many choices but good. Sometimes service is slow. Ordered carne asada Huarache.

TCR 223

2023-06

The Carniseria is on point. El pastor pro favor! You can find produce here that you can’t find anywhere else around. The market is authentic. The restaurant is top notch. Best food around Town. Last, the family that runs this are extremely nice and never rude. My favorite things are the Carniseria’s picante salsa, and the tomatillo’s in the produce section. the restaurant the Chilaquiles de Rez are phenomenal.

Brian Church

2019-05

Really great food at the restaurant. Portions were big for the price as well.

Ellie Mae Freer

2021-05

Excellent food, friendly and fast service. Enjoyed my carne asada burrito and Sidral Mundet Apple Soda.

Megan D

2022-05

Sorry to say it was the worst experience at s Mexican restaurant I've ever had. We ordered tons of tacos and sides and it didn't come with anything. No chips and salsa, like every single Mexican restaurant I've ever ordered at. No little hot sauces. No toppings whatsoever just meat. Only meat. Almost $3 for a tortilla with only meat. I really don't complain much, but I'm from a place very close to Mexico and often went to Mexico. Never in my life had I had carnitas this dry that taste like dry chicken. Wish I had made my own dinner.

Emily Parker

2023-05

I love shopping here. Beautiful produce all year around. The guys at the meat counter are really great. Best avocados and plantains around.

Kaylee Smith

2020-05

These tacos are incredible! I wish I lived nearby so that I could eat these regularly 😍

Susan Scriven de Dragon

2019-05

Great selection of fresh vegetables and meat cuts you can't find other places. They are very helpful to answer questions when I'm making new dishes and need help. The store carries all the ingredients you will need to make any authentic Mexican dish. Prices are a little high but they do have a corner on the market on some things.

Homie Joe Dorame

2023-05

WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT THIS PLACE WELL IT REMINDS ME OF A LOT OF PLACES AND LA WHERE I'M FROM BUT I HAVE TO BE HONEST THE MEXICAN FOOD WASN'T AS GOOD AS I THOUGHT THEY'RE GOING TO SAW THE BURRITOS ARE VERY DELICIOUS BUT I WISH IT WAS MORE MEXICAN FOOD TYPE PLEASE BUT IT WAS MY FIRST TIME THE ORDER WAS FAST IT WAS SOMETHING VERY DIFFERENT THAT I NEVER HAD BEFORE A LITTLE BIT OF CALIFORNIA AND TENNESSEE STYLE PUT TOGETHER THEY CAN BE A LITTLE RUDE AS FAR AS THE CUSTOMER SERVICE GOES BUT OVERALL IF YOU DO WANT A LITTLE BIT OF A LA STYLE MEXICAN FOOD PLACE I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PLACE BUT I WOULD ONLY GO THERE ONCE IN AWHILE BUT OVERALL I GIVE IT A 3.5

Amanda Serpas

2019-05

I absolutely love this place! My friend introduced me to the Maryville location 9 years ago, and is my absolute favorite place to eat Mexican food! In the grocery side I buy meat and produce and occasionally some snacks. The staff is always very helpful and friendly! Such a great place to have close by!

Rebecca Cox

2019-05

Great tasting authentic Mexican food! Reasonably priced and large portions... I love the Tamales.... I'm not sure they are on the daily menu, but I was able to put an order the day before and pick them up the next afternoon. Absolutely delicious!

Ashley Munsey

2021-05

Good service, awesome food. I believe the food is cooked after you order it, so you may have to wait for it, unless you call ahead, But it is well worth the wait time. I normally do not do foods that are spicy but I will eat the food served here and I enjoy it too.

Hector cano

2023-08

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Dan Palmer

2022-05

Food is actually very good/authentic but this place is dirty. Part of challenges could be it's a store, next door is laundromat, so lots of folks are in/out moving around using facilities etc and it is simply too small for all the action.Sorry, but my observation on a Sunday afternoon after 3 p.m.

Lizbeth Santiago

2023-05

Excellent I love this location more then the one on Maryville they are really kind and work out with us some tortillas something that the other location just make I big issue about great food and a lot of variety!!!

Jordan Willis

2017-05

I met the owners of this place when I was in highschool because I ended up being friends with their son and they are really nice and seem to be really down to earth. Even if you don't speak Spanish, don't feel like you can't go and eat or shop at this place. I promise there will be somebody there that can speak English and they provide a comfortable atmosphere. Great food and great service.