Lupita's Authentic Mexican food
3180 W College Ave, State College
(814) 954-8768
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The food was fresh. Good value for the money. It more of a take out place then a sit down restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sauce Bar, Quesadilla, Ground Beef Gordita
Really needs some more love. Food is great and i'm always happily met.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My all time fave for great Mexican food when you want it fast or to take out. They are super friendly and always happy to see you. Always delicious and generous portions, too! Love the Barbacoa Beef and Lamb. Tamales are made from scratch and wrapped in a natural husk as well! Pico de gallo is also great and the other sauces in the sauce barely are all homemade as well. I’ve tried almost everything on their menu over the years and I always have a hard time deciding because all the options are just so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas Con Molé Special, Sauce Bar, Barbacoa Tacos, Tamales, Tres Leches Cake, Empanadas, 2 3 Sopes Combo
Everyone said the is was the best place to get tacos, so after a first bad experience I gave it another shot. Meat was dry and flavorless. It was so stringy it got stuck in my teeth like mango pulp: never had that happen with taco meat before. Tortillas were cracking, not soaking through but cracking apart like they were quite old.
The carnitas had a really foul flavor: I took one bite, spit it out, and threw the rest away. It smelled like it had spoiled.
The people seemed friendly, and the salsas were okay, but there’s no way I’d recommend getting barbacoa, carnitas, or res tacos here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
The food was what I was looking for ... Simple, authentic Mexican food. No frills, just good food. The carnitas were delicious as well as the beans and rice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Carnitas
Amazing food at great prices! Hidden inside the UniMart along with a Dunkin Donuts - a great little secret that is becoming more well known everyday!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have eaten there since their place on Whitehall road when in the area. We went to the downtown location on July 4th. The prices are INSANE!!! I have always got tamales. They were nothing but maseca. All filler. I was very disappointed I have eaten there for years off and on. I’m not going back. Once again central pa will let you down.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Just moved back to Centre County from the Bay Area. Easily the best authentic (not tex Mex) Mexican food I've had in PA. Gave me taco truck vibes. I'll be back for sure.
Superb and indispensable restaurant. I always appreciate the employees, and immediately go here. Easily my fav restaurant in town. I prefer this location over the other, but still, this place has to grow and become even more of a staple in the community.
Vegetarian options: n/a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas
Nothing wrong with the atmosphere… for a gas station. Great location.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
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My all time favorite spot for tacos and Mexican food. Prices are reasonable and the service is fast. It’s definitely a hidden gem type of place nestled inside a gas station in the edge of town… but definitely make this a priority to visit. My favorite wis the gorditas and the meals which can easily feed 2.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Here for a quick treat ? thank
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ground Beef Gordita, Tostadas and Guacamole Dip, Tortillas
The kid at the front of Asian roots I believe, AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE! Can’t tell you how many times he smiled thanked me for my service and twice was told to have a wonderful night. I should mention I’m visiting from Kansas City (go chiefs) so finding a good taco spot out of town is priority no matter where I go. THIS IS THE ONE. Chefs kiss only thing I didn’t like was the tortilla but that’s just me I love the corn tortillas is all. Now to the food. I got 4 asada tacos that were touched with loooove. The meat almost had a bbq-ish taste to it which threw me off but caught my love buds quickly. In my city they’re very… stingy with their sauce. This place let you get your own. I tried 3. I will unshamefully admit I used my fingers to lick the rest of the sauces out even after my tacos were finished. SO GOOD! This place was definitely a hit surely not a miss. And to find out theirs more than one location! I’ll be back before I head home to the lack is sauces !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos Carne Molida
Best Mexican food in PA. PERIOD. You can't go wrong with anything there, but I loved the carnita (pork) tacos, and if pork isn't for you, the quesabirria tacos with the consume (even though they cost extra) was amazing. They also have a large selection of sauces to make your tacos as spicy as you want. ?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos Carnitas and Pollo, Carnitas Platter
Always excellent food at great prices.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
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