Lupita's Taqueria – Mexican
The vibrant energy of a bustling neighborhood haunt defines Lupita’s Taqueria, where the rhythmic sizzle of the plancha and the intoxicating aroma of slow-simmered birria draw diners into a world of bold, authentic flavors. From the satisfying crunch of golden potato tacos to the succulent, spice-stained richness of quesabirria dipped in savory consommé, every plate celebrates the soulful art of the perfect taco in a warm and unpretentious atmosphere.
2341, El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, 95050 +14082160954 https://lupitastaqueria.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, low-fat, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, alkaline, aip, zone, tlc, renal, carnivore, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb, juice-cleanse
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Tacos
- Taco (Each) - $2.99: Handmade tortilla with cilantro, onion, red or green salsa and your choice of meat. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Taco (Each) - $5.29: One large handmade tortilla with your choice of meat topped with cilantro, onion, red or green salsa, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Taco (Each) - $5.99: One large handmade corn tortilla, beer-battered fish deep fried. Topped with cabbage, mango pico and chipotle salsa. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesabirria Taco (Each) - $5.25: Handmade tortilla stuffed with monterey jack cheese and birria. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Plate - $11.99: Two tacos served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Taco Plate - $16.99: Two super tacos served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Potato Taco Plate - $14.99: Three crispy tacos filled with potato, topped with cabbage, special red salsa, cotija cheese, tomato and avocado. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesabirria Taco Plate - $15.99: Two quesabirria tacos with monterey jack cheese and birria. Served with onions, cilantro, limes and a small side of broth. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Taco - $4.99: Large handmade tortilla with sauteed bell peppers, onions and potatoes topped with onion, cilantro, salsa, lettuce, guac, sour cream and cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos
- Regular Burrito - $10.25: Flour tortilla, rice, beans, onion, cilantro, salsa and your choice of meat. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Burrito - $11.99: Flour tortilla, rice, beans, salsa, cheese, sour cream, guacamole salsa, cilantro, onion and your choice of meat. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Burrito - $9.99: Flour tortilla, rice, beans, salsa, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, guacamole salsa, cilantro, onions, sautéed bell peppers and onions. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Wet Burrito - $12.25: Flour tortilla, rice, beans, salsa, cilantro, onions, topped with red or green homemade sauce and cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Wet Burrito - $13.99: Flour tortilla, rice, beans, salsa, cilantro, onions, guacamole salsa, cheese, sour cream, topped with red or green homemade sauce and cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Burrito - $12.25: Flour tortilla, rice, beans, salsa, cilantro, onions, guacamole salsa, cheese, sour cream, french fries and your choice of meat. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichanga - $12.25: Rice, refried beans, onion, cilantro, cheese, red or green salsa and choice of meat deep fried. Topped with guacamole salsa and sour cream. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean and Cheese Burrito - $8: Burrito filled with beans and cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
Plates & Specialty Items
- Tamale - $4.99: Choice of pork, chicken or jalapeño and cheese topped with sour cream and Cotija cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sopes (Each) - $4.99: Handmade thick corn tortilla with choice of meat topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and Cotija cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Torta - $9.99: Mexican style sandwich with refried beans, cheese, choice of meat, onion, cilantro salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, guacamole and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Torta Milanesa - $10.99: Mexican style sandwich with refried beans, cheese, breaded steak, onion, cilantro salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, guacamole and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Nachos - $14.5: Tortilla chips covered with refried beans, choice of meat, cheese, salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and jalapenos. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nacho Fries - $15.5: French fries covered with refried beans, choice of meat, cheese, salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and jalapenos. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flautas - $15.99: Three flautas filled with chicken, topped with sour cream, guacamole and cojita cheese served with rice and beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas (3) - $17.5: Beef, chicken or cheese enchiladas with choice of red or green sauce topped with cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas de Mole (3) - $17.5: Beef, chicken or cheese enchiladas with homemade mole sauce topped with cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas - $19.5: Choice of asada or chicken, grilled with onions and peppers. Served with rice, beans, and three handmade tortillas. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas Trio - $21.99: Steak, chicken and shrimp grilled with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Served with handmade corn tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Ranchero - $19.99: Beef sautéed in a homemade ranchero sauce, served with fresh handmade corn tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Plate - $19.99: Grilled Carne Asada topped with grilled onions and jalapeños. Served with rice, refried beans and handmade corn tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Plate - $19.99: Carnitas topped with grilled onions and jalapeños. Served with rice, refried beans and handmade corn tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Verde Plate - $19.99: Pork mixed with a green tomatillo sauce. Served with a side of rice, beans, and three tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Plate - $18.99: Grilled Chicken Breast topped with grilled onions and jalapeños. Served with rice, refried beans and handmade corn tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Milanesa Plate - $17.99: Tender breaded chicken or beef served with a side of rice, beans and tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas Michoacanas - $19.99: Four Michoacan-style enchiladas with choice of grilled asada or chicken. Served with pickled vegetables and fried potatoes. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo a la Diabla - $17.99: Chopped up chicken breast in a very spicy homemade chipotle pepper sauce. Served with rice, beans, and three tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno - $15.99: Poblano chile filled with cheese, topped with a homemade chile relleno sauce served with beans, rice and three handmade tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Costillas - $17.99: Spicy Pork ribs in a homemade red sauce served with handmade tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamale Plate - $16.5: Two tamales (chicken, pork or jalapeno and cheese) topped with sour cream and cotija cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alambre - $17.99: Chicken, Steak or Al Pastor mixed with bell peppers, onions and cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast
- Breakfast Burrito - $11.25: Three scrambled egg with potatoes, cheese and your choice of meat. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos a La Mexicana - $14.5: Three scrambled egg sautéed with onions, jalapeños and tomatoes served with refried beans, rice and fresh homemade tortillas. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Plate - $14.99: Three scrambled eggs with your choice of meat served with avocado, refried beans, rice, and fresh homemade tortillas. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros Plate - $14.99: Two eggs over a fried handmade corn tortilla with special ranchero salsa served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chile Verde Breakfast Plate - $16.99: Chile Verde served with two eggs, beans and handmade corn tortillas. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles (Red or Green) - $12.99: Fried tortilla slices topped with onion, cilantro, sour cream and cotija cheese. served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Torta - $10.99: Mexican style breakfast sandwich with refried beans, cheese, and scrambled eggs with choice of meat. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Croissant Breakfast Sandwich - $10.99: Breakfast sandwich with 2 eggs, American cheese & choice of ham, bacon, sausage, or chorizo. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- All Meat Breakfast Burrito - $16.99: Egg, potato, cheese, bacon, sausage, ham & chorizo. Available at: breakfast, brunch
Soups
- Caldo de Rez (Beef Soup) - $18.5: Beef soup with vegetables served with rice, onions, cilantro, limes and handmade corn tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Menudo - $18.5: Traditional Mexican soup made with beef tripe. Served with onions, cilantro, lime, oregano and handmade corn tortillas. Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Birria - $18.5: Spicy Mexican stew made with roasted and shredded beef in a flavorful broth. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Posole - $18.5: Pork chunks in a red homemade broth with hominy. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Albondigas - $18.5: Beef meatball soup with vegetables served with rice, onions, cilantro, limes and handmade corn tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Fajitas de Camarones - $21.99: Fresh Shrimp grilled with onions and peppers. Served with rice, beans, and handmade corn tortillas. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones a la Diabla - $19.99: Fresh shrimp in a very spicy homemade sauce served with rice, beans and handmade corn tortillas. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones Ranchero - $19.99: Shrimp sauteed in a homemade ranchero sauce, served with rice, beans and handmade corn tortillas. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones al Mojo de Ajo - $19.99: Shrimp sauteed in a garlic sauce, served with rice, beans and handmade corn tortillas. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones Empanizados - $19.99: Breaded shrimp deep fried served with rice, beans, chipotle sauce and handmade corn tortillas. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cocktail de Camarones - $19.99: With diced tomato, avocado, cucumber, onion, cilantro served cold with crackers. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mojarra Frita - $19.99: Deep fried whole tilapia, served with rice, beans and handmade corn tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostada de Ceviche - $8.99: Chopped tilapia marinated in lime juice with finely diced tomato, onions, cilantro and jalapenos. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Quesadilla - $15.99: Flour tortilla with cheese and shrimp garnished with side of lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Bakery - Pan Dulce
- Concha (White, Chocolate, Yellow, Pink) - $2.25: Traditional Mexican sweet bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pan Borracho - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pan con Grageas - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast
- Pan con Coco - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast
- Pambazo Rellenos - $2.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turtle - $2.25
- Pierna - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast
- Cachucha - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast
- Biscuit - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Besos (Cream, Strawberry, or Chocolate) - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Guayaba - Almond/Chocolate - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Gordita de Rancho - $1.99 Available at: breakfast
- Niño Envuelto (Strawberry or Pineapple) - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pumpkin Concha - $2.25: Seasonal special Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pan de Muerto - $2.25: Seasonal special Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Cortadillo - $2.25: Traditional Mexican cake slice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Upside Pineapple Cake - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Mexican Street Corn Bowl - $5.99: Corn topped with mayo, cotija and chili powder. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Flan - $5.99: Homemade Mexican style egg custard. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Banana Flan - $5.99: Homemade Mexican style egg and banana custard. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocoflan - $5.99: Homemade Mexican style egg custard and moist chocolate cake. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Gelatina - $3.99: Homemade Mexican style gelatin. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cheesecake Slice - $5.99: Fresh cheesecake slice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche) - $4.99: Homemade Mexican style rice pudding. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Chavela - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Michelada - $9.99
- Bottled Beer - $6
- Aguas Frescas - Regular - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Aguas Frescas - Large - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Jarritos - $3.75
- Imported Bottle Soda - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Can Soda - $2.25
- Bottle Water - $1.75
- Coffee - $2.99
- Orange Juice Bottle - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
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