Lupe Tortilla – a restaurant with roots in Texas and a reputation for serving handcrafted, high-quality Texas-Mex cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere. Established in 1983 in a modest 1940s-frame house in Houston, it quickly became a local favorite. Lupe Tortilla has stayed true to its standards—only fresh ingredients, scratch-made recipes, and cozy but evolving atmosphere. Lupe Tortilla’s menu is made of Tex-Mex tradition, crafted with authenticity. The attention to detail doesn’t stop there: limes are hand-squeezed, the famous lime-pepper-marinated fajitas are renowned, and their signature margaritas are made to order with fresh squeezed juices and premium tequilas.
Regional Tex-Mex chain known for its homemade tortillas & variety of margaritas.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 28302 US-290, Cypress, TX 77433
Phone: (281) 771-1120
Website: https://tex-mex.com/fairfield/
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Reservations: tex-mex.com
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Reviews
Aesha Martin
This is one of my favorite restaurants when I dine in; however, when you order UBER eats the quality of their food is in the dumps. Its not bad enough that we have to pay almost the charges, but you pay for sides and the jip you on the portion size that’s a slap in the face. $1.50 for lettuce and they don’t even fill the container enough for one taco, $1.75 for a side of cheese and they don’t fill the container. I ordered Taco Al Carbon and they don’t fill up the rice side. Enchilada, No cheese on top, just poor service, like im being punished for not eating at the restaurant. The dine in restaurant service is spectacular . This is the second time I’ve Ubered from them and they jipped me on the portion size. I just thought the first time was a fluke, but I guess not.I also called the restaurant itself and sooke to the manager on duty on 12/30/25 @ 2:30pm and he basically said he can’t help me with Uber orders. He did apologize tho. I’m just truly disappointed I guess my advice is just go to the restaurant if you want this food.
… moreChris D
If you’re looking for authentic Tex-Mex flavor with top-notch service, Lupe Tortilla is hands down one of the best! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm, friendly atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The staff is incredibly attentive, quick to greet you with chips and that famous homemade salsa that’s bursting with flavor.
The food here is always fresh and made with care — you can really taste the quality in every bite. Their beef fajitas are a must-try — perfectly seasoned, tender, and grilled to perfection. The tortillas are fresh and warm, soft but with that perfect chew that only Lupe can seem to get right every time. The enchiladas, queso, and shrimp tacos are also favorites of mine — everything comes out hot, flavorful, and beautifully plated.
Portion sizes are generous, and everything is cooked to order. I also appreciate that management and staff are always checking to ensure everything is perfect — they truly care about your dining experience.
The restaurant is spotless, well-maintained, and has a great family-friendly vibe, but it’s also perfect for a date night or a business lunch. Whether you sit inside or out on the patio, the atmosphere is upbeat and comfortable.
Lupe Tortilla continues to set the standard for excellent Tex-Mex — delicious food, outstanding service, and great value. If you’ve never been, do yourself a favor and stop by. You’ll leave full, happy, and already planning your next visit!
… moreThe food here is always fresh and made with care — you can really taste the quality in every bite. Their beef fajitas are a must-try — perfectly seasoned, tender, and grilled to perfection. The tortillas are fresh and warm, soft but with that perfect chew that only Lupe can seem to get right every time. The enchiladas, queso, and shrimp tacos are also favorites of mine — everything comes out hot, flavorful, and beautifully plated.
Portion sizes are generous, and everything is cooked to order. I also appreciate that management and staff are always checking to ensure everything is perfect — they truly care about your dining experience.
The restaurant is spotless, well-maintained, and has a great family-friendly vibe, but it’s also perfect for a date night or a business lunch. Whether you sit inside or out on the patio, the atmosphere is upbeat and comfortable.
Lupe Tortilla continues to set the standard for excellent Tex-Mex — delicious food, outstanding service, and great value. If you’ve never been, do yourself a favor and stop by. You’ll leave full, happy, and already planning your next visit!
Sam Guevara
I come here once, maybe twice a month. Service is always exceptional. Fajitas are good! Espresso martinis are always on point( must try)!! Staff is always friendly and helpful! Great atmosphere! Quick service! Definitely will be returning!!
… moreL Alvarado
Delicious food, amazing margaritas and fantastic service from Star (Estrella)! Love the chips, salsa and frijoles! Looking forward to visiting again soon.
… moreAGD
First time here and left with plenty of left overs. Food was hot, fresh, and delicious. The big plates say that they can be shareable between 2-4 people but easily enough for 5. Highly recommend a margarita too!
… moreNicole Hadley
Salsa and drinks were great! Absolutely loved my hatch green chillies barbacoa tacos with corn tortillas. Have to say the tortillas were top notch. Service fast and friendly. Drinks strong and delicious.
… moreEric Ko
Great taste of food! We had a wonderful dinner today. My boys loves all food we ordered!
… moreEllen Martinez
The customer service was amazing. Waiter was very attentive and came back and checked with us often to make sure we were happy with our food and to see if we needed anything else. The food was delicious. We didn’t have to add anything extra to it. The fajitas were moist and tender. Beans were wonderful. Everything was simply delicious. The establishment was clean and had a very homey feeling. Definitely will be going back when we’re in Katy. It’s a place that you have to stop by and treat yourself to some of the huge and mouthwatering tortillas.
… moreSHARONDA DESSO
Despite my best efforts, and multiple promises to myself, to stay away due to poor service and subpar food, my husband and I found ourselves back at this establishment for dinner on a Saturday evening after years of avoiding it. The only reason we gave it another shot was because a coworker recently hosted her birthday dinner here, which piqued my curiosity. I will admit, they’ve made noticeable improvements in both food quality and service, so our experience wasn’t all bad.
The Positives:
From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly by the host, who informed us of a short fifteen-minute wait, very reasonable. The ambiance was pleasant, with clean tables and inviting decor. Our appetizers and drinks were flavorful and enjoyable.
We were also promptly served complimentary chips, salsa, and charro beans, which was a nice touch. Our server, Tony, was polite and professional, though his approach felt a bit robotic. There was no real warmth or connection, which made the service feel transactional rather than welcoming.
The Negatives:
Here’s where things went downhill. Our appetizers and drinks took forever to arrive, so long, in fact, that I joked Christmas might come before our drinks did. When our main course, the $75 trio platter of shrimp, beef, and chicken fajitas, finally arrived, it was lukewarm at best. The biggest disappointment? While every other table around us was served sizzling, steaming fajitas, ours looked like it had taken a long, lifeless stroll through a graveyard before landing on our table. A cast iron skillet is supposed to retain heat, so why was our food barely warm?
To make matters worse, there were barely any grilled onions served with our fajita platter. I don’t know if it’s just me, but I’m used to fajita platters being loaded with caramelized, flavorful grilled onions. Not this place, though. They gave us about four measly slices, essentially the equivalent of one lonely onion ring. Talk about disappointment!
To top it off, they forgot our side of black beans. Once we pointed it out, they brought them over, steaming hot, ironically enough. So they made sure our side of beans was piping hot, but not our pricey fajita platter? Make it make sense.
For a total bill of $189, including tip, I expected better. At these prices, there is absolutely no excuse for serving lukewarm food, especially when presentation and temperature are key selling points for a dish like fajitas. Whether this was a kitchen issue or a lack of urgency from our server, I can’t say, but if I were a server expecting a decent tip, I’d make sure my guests were receiving fresh, hot food.
Final Verdict:
Mediocre at best. This restaurant is held in high regard, yet our expectations were met with disappointment. I wouldn’t recommend it, but if you’re feeling adventurous, dine at your own risk. Parking is plentiful, the service is slow, and the food? Just okay.
… moreThe Positives:
From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly by the host, who informed us of a short fifteen-minute wait, very reasonable. The ambiance was pleasant, with clean tables and inviting decor. Our appetizers and drinks were flavorful and enjoyable.
We were also promptly served complimentary chips, salsa, and charro beans, which was a nice touch. Our server, Tony, was polite and professional, though his approach felt a bit robotic. There was no real warmth or connection, which made the service feel transactional rather than welcoming.
The Negatives:
Here’s where things went downhill. Our appetizers and drinks took forever to arrive, so long, in fact, that I joked Christmas might come before our drinks did. When our main course, the $75 trio platter of shrimp, beef, and chicken fajitas, finally arrived, it was lukewarm at best. The biggest disappointment? While every other table around us was served sizzling, steaming fajitas, ours looked like it had taken a long, lifeless stroll through a graveyard before landing on our table. A cast iron skillet is supposed to retain heat, so why was our food barely warm?
To make matters worse, there were barely any grilled onions served with our fajita platter. I don’t know if it’s just me, but I’m used to fajita platters being loaded with caramelized, flavorful grilled onions. Not this place, though. They gave us about four measly slices, essentially the equivalent of one lonely onion ring. Talk about disappointment!
To top it off, they forgot our side of black beans. Once we pointed it out, they brought them over, steaming hot, ironically enough. So they made sure our side of beans was piping hot, but not our pricey fajita platter? Make it make sense.
For a total bill of $189, including tip, I expected better. At these prices, there is absolutely no excuse for serving lukewarm food, especially when presentation and temperature are key selling points for a dish like fajitas. Whether this was a kitchen issue or a lack of urgency from our server, I can’t say, but if I were a server expecting a decent tip, I’d make sure my guests were receiving fresh, hot food.
Final Verdict:
Mediocre at best. This restaurant is held in high regard, yet our expectations were met with disappointment. I wouldn’t recommend it, but if you’re feeling adventurous, dine at your own risk. Parking is plentiful, the service is slow, and the food? Just okay.
Kendal Mahoney
Can’t give enough stars for service… this location is the best. My wife and I talked about how much we liked this Lupe when we walked in tonight and they exceeded our expectations. Joseph is an irreplaceable asset here and will have this family returning from over an hour away to continue business. Thank you again Joseph for making our night.
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