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Lupes Mexican Restaurant

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Local(805) 495-3573

1710 E Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

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Lupes Mexican Restaurant
Local(805) 495-3573

1710 E Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

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User Reviews of Lupes Mexican Restaurant

Yelp.com Review - by David d.

3.0 of 5 stars. Don't get me wrong, I've been here countless times growing up and I'm sure the food's still good, but it looks like Baja Fresh. I'm happy you're doing well Lupe and family though there's something...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison K.

1.0 of 5 stars. Let's start by saying that we had not been there in years because 1. Unless you like beer, they have nothing worth drinking and 2. You used to have to stand around like a vulture waiting for people to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Libby b.

3.0 of 5 stars. my friends and I came after the re-model was finished, and eveyrthing looks beautiful. The chips werent as good as i remember them being and I really wish they had fajitas..something a bit more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sabine M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went there for the first time in 12 years. It did not impress me 12 years ago, but we heard they had redone the place and my girlfriend wanted a nice MExican meal today. So we went.The place looks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Let me start by saying I love love love Mexican food. I do not however love Lupes.Having just come from the Salsa festival in Oxnard it seemed like a good time to eat some mexican food. I should have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by K A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lard, how I love thee...let me count the ways (and the lbs I gain)!There is something just grand about a big basket of thick, crunchy, greasy chips from Lupe's! Perhaps it's the lard and if it's not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Philboid S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I used to eat at Lupe's occasionally before the remodel and was impressed with the extent of the remodel. After they reopened, I had passed by several times and was amazed by the lines out the door....
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yvonne G.

1.0 of 5 stars. okay, so we gave Lupes one more try Sunday July 5th. The new remodel is lovely...I just so wish they'd have spent some money on customer service training. For my toddler, I ordered the children's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by b. N.

2.0 of 5 stars. Well- Lupe's has finished their remodel. Much brighter now, although with the old-school-style booths and furniture the 'dive' aura is not completely gone. Parking is good, although if one is going...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica W.

5.0 of 5 stars. HURRY UP LUPE's!! JUNE 15th!!!! They are finally reopening after remodeling.Some coworkers and I go every monday for the taco special, two tacos, rice or beans for 6.50. We love it. It fills us up and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I used to love this place. I have been a huge fan since 1976, but I have to say, this remodeling is taking way too long and Im not going to stand for it anymore. I have now moved on to another...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ina W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Can't wait till they re-open after the renovation!!! I'm craving beef tacos!
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Clint D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Holy cow - they are finally re-doing Lupe's. Looks like a patio is being built. The last re-build was in the late 60's when the original was flooded out.Hope the food and service is as good as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ed l.

5.0 of 5 stars. After reading other reviews, I've now come to my senses. I don't know what I was thinking before - Lupe's has the best and most authentic Mexican food in world. I grew up in east los, and didn't have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erik A.

1.0 of 5 stars. Yes, can I get some extra lard with my chips? Loop!
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I gotta say, I don't know what's up with the 3 1/2 stars this place currently has.The funny thing is that the people that give this place a low rating have been there multiple times and are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I enjoy Lupe's. it's old like me! Not the place to go if you're looking for low cal diet food, but it is tasty, probably the lard.They're remodeling and closed at the moment. I believe they're...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer J.

4.0 of 5 stars. My favorite place to have chorizo and eggs cuz It's like my mom made them and that makes me happy. I have only been going here for a year, but my friends who grew up in TO have fond memories of going...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rod C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Probably the best Mexican dive in T.O. Good chips and salsa as soon as you walk in. My partner in crime always gets the chile relleno here. It's tasty and I usually tend to order the beef tacos. In...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin V.

4.0 of 5 stars. here's the thing.... you like it, or you don't. it's not really authentic mexican food but it is a piece of thousand oaks history. oldest restaurant in town if recall. i've been eating at lupe's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaelynn D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm not sure If I have a biased opinion seeing how shitty my NYE turned out because I was fighting with my now-ex, I was more pissed off with everything else happening. I'd also like to add that he's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Indy B.

1.0 of 5 stars. This only thing I can say about this restaurant is that it's cheap. The prices are appropriate for the quality of the food. It's old and dirty and there are many many places that are so much...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel R.

5.0 of 5 stars. The specials are great at this place. The salsa with the chips is fresh, and the ice water is somehow better than what I have at home. Also try the burritos, but be ready for an afternoon siesta.
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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Not much to look at outside but awesome mexican food by WildCat H. at InsiderPages

Lupe's has awesome mexican food at good prices. Only drawback - on a weekend night be prepared to wait for a table. I go there often and highly recommend it.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by liz f.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place is absolutley disgusting. I have been there 3 times and it's like eating out of a dumpster. Their cheese somehow does not melt, their drinks are always warm, the beans taste like dirt and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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Ole! by Julie W. at InsiderPages

This place has been in business since the late 1940's. I started eating there with my family as a little girl when I was 5 years old, back in 1964. They still make the same delicious recipes today as they did...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by James P.

1.0 of 5 stars. I have lived in the Conejo Valley for the majority of my life and I even now, live within walking distance of Lupe's, yet I have only been there 2 times. My friends family has been going there almost...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mimi D.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite mexican place to go. It's a total hole in the wall and it's been around since the 50's. It looks like someone's house that got gutted out and turned into a restaurant. There are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob W.

3.0 of 5 stars. While growing up in the Conejo Valley, I wasn't a fan of Lupe's. I also wasn't a huge fan of Mexican food either, but tastes change and I decided to try again. This is one establishment in TO that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Torey B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok, seriously, some of the best Mexican food in California. (Possibly THE best?) And I've had a LOT of Mexican food all over California.The only place that can compete is this little place on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Colby F.

2.0 of 5 stars. If you are looking for a throwback experience of what TO used to be--this is it. The crowd reminded me of a Florida retirement community. In fact, my food was perfect for anyone who cannot chew. It...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pleasant place for some Mexican comfort food. I can't comment on authenticity, but I enjoyed my meal here (Enchiladas rancheras... if I remember right). The food was served HOT and it tasted great. We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Great food! by Todd B. at InsiderPages

This is a family restaurant that's been in the area for a long time. The food is authentic and delicious. Service is also very good. Take a bag of chips to go for only one dollar!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ed D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was very lucky growing up - I had two excellent cooks that influenced my future tastes in food: my mother and my aunt. They both learned how to cook Mexican food from their mother, who in turn...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ro H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lupe's is a local family-owned homestyle Mexican food kinda place. No frills, nothing fancy, kinda small (but they're expanding this year) but its been around for a VERY long time so they're doing...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ZumaJay ..

4.0 of 5 stars. A TRUE gem in TO....If you love Mexican food, this is the best joint in the area... it's the perfect dive Mexican joint. Great chips and salsa... great service... quick and yummy. AND CHEAP!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Out of all the places I haven't been in 20 years, this is my favorite. But, growing up in Agoura, my parents would take us here all the time to eat. AND, I do remember it very well.Lupe's has been...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lilani E.

3.0 of 5 stars. Family run? YES - very nice familyAtmosphere? Great! Booths, carnation flowers.Authentic food? If you've lived anywhere outside of the "Conejo Valley", you're answer here should be, NO.You've...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Beverly H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Simply the best. I love going here for lunch (don't be on too tight of a time schedule it can take a while) my favorite is the cheese enchiladas. The daily lunch special is around $6 and it varies...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Simple, basic and good. I always order the special of the day because it seems that whatever you choose at Lupe's, tastes very similar with different configurations of cheese, beans rice and whatever...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jen r.

5.0 of 5 stars. sooooooooo good. i am addicted to the wet chicken burrito with rice AND beans inside. the chips are super too if you can get them warm. service is super duper slow. bring a bottle of water for when...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanna H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pretty authentic food with good portions. The dining area is pretty small and extremely casual, but we've never had a problem finding a place to sit for dinner because we try to go for an early...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Murry t.

4.0 of 5 stars. Family run business with delicious food. Their enchilda sauce is terrific and it is home made, not canned...at least, last I checked.The downside is that it can be super crowded so even if you can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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Ambience of a truck stop diner.

For some reason, this place is really popular... I can't figure out why. The chips are greasy and gross, the service is crappy, and it has all the ambience of a truck stop diner. Apparently the favorite dish...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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