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: 19437 I-45 Freeway, Shenandoah, TX 77385
Phone: (281) 298-5274
Website: https://tex-mex.com/the-woodlands/
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Reservations: tex-mex.com
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Reviews
We were greeted immediatley and escorted to our seats.
Staff very friendly. Check on us often. Manager even brought over a small taco appetizer since it was our first visit.
We both ordered the pablano, fajita beef nachos.
Massive plate, so beautifully arranged.
Was truly enough for 2 people.
Thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience and left totally stuffed!
However, the experience quickly became frustrating. For a group our size, basic things like water became a hassle. At one point, we asked for more water and were told that the restaurant doesn’t allow pitchers to be left on the table—for reasons that weren’t really explained. Eventually, the waiter brought out several glasses and just placed them randomly on the table, which helped a bit, but it still felt inefficient and inconsistent.
Then came the food. My husband’s meal was served first—way before anyone else’s—which was awkward, especially in front of a big family gathering where we typically say Grace and eat together. Instead, food trickled out piece by piece, one plate at a time, with long delays in between. Some people waited nearly an hour after others had already started eating.
We were there for a total of three plus hours, and honestly, after two, I had to get up—I just couldn’t sit any longer. It was exhausting. It’s clear that this restaurant, while maybe great for smaller parties, simply isn’t equipped to handle a large group and serve meals in a timely or coordinated way.
At one point, one of the servers gave a bit of a side-eye to a guest as she leaned around him while speaking to another gesturing while talking to deliver drinks, which felt unprofessional—even though, to her credit, she did manage to dodge the gesture gracefully. Still, it was a strange vibe.
To be fair, the food was good. Everyone seemed to enjoy what they got once it finally arrived. But based on the experience, I wouldn’t recommend Lupe Tortilla for large gatherings. It just wasn’t organized or efficient enough to make a special occasion like this feel smooth or celebratory.
Over the 9 years the food quality has always been amazingly consistent, the service is always great, and you cannot beat the prices for the quality!
Their fajitas are our go to! You’ll never find better tortillas! We love the beef fajitas, but have tried and enjoyed every kind. Our kids have always loved their kids menu!
All of their food is great! We don’t typically stray from the fajitas, but we have tried different things. Their soup is phenomenal and we and our guests have enjoyed many of their other dishes.
My wife enjoys their Original margarita. It’s not my cup of tea and I always order the Grand Gold and would put it up against any margarita I’ve had anywhere, including the $45 marg I had in NYC this week.
Lupe is a great restaurant and great value. Matt and his team run a great operation which I have highly recommended to several fiends and neighbors who have become regulars after trying.