Houston · Est. with love

What if the best corn you've ever eaten
came straight from a Houston street corner?

Hand-pounded elote, smoky esquites, and cold drinks under warm lights — Lupita's brings the taste of Mexico to every bite.

Lupita's kitchen — fresh ingredients and corn being prepared
Roasted corn being prepared on the grill

Born from a street cart.
Built for Houston.

Lupita's didn't start in a restaurant. It started on a corner, with a grill, a cooler full of limes, and a recipe that had been passed down through three generations. The kind of corn you eat standing up, dripping down your wrist, and swear you've never tasted before — even though you have, somewhere, sometime, in a place that felt like home.

When we moved to Houston, we brought the grill with us. Not literally — but close. Every dish on this menu carries the same spirit: honest food, made with the patience it deserves, served with the warmth of a family that learned to feed people before they learned anything else.

This isn't fusion. This isn't interpretation. This is what your abuela would make if she could find the right corn in Texas — only better, because we know exactly what we're doing now.

3 Generations of recipes
100% Fresh, never frozen
∞ Reasons to come back

Because the right
drink changes everything.

Margaritas

  • Classic Lime Tequila, fresh lime, agave, salt
  • Spicy Mango Tequila, roasted mango, jalapeño, lime
  • Habanero Paloma Tequila, grapefruit, habanero, soda

Non-Alcoholic

  • Horchata Rice, cinnamon, vanilla — blended silky
  • Jamaica Hibiscus flower, lightly sweetened, served cold
  • Agua de Coco Fresh coconut water, a splash of lime

Beer & Extras

  • Mexican Drafts Corona, Modelo, Pacifico — always ice-cold
  • Michelada Beer, clamato, lime, sauce, spices
  • Botana Plate Peanuts, olives, chips & salsa — share it

Come as you are.
Stay until you're full.

Address

9612 Beechnut St
Houston, TX 77036-6501

Hours

Monday – Sunday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Have a question?
We'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're planning a catering order, have a dietary question, or just want to say hola — drop us a line and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

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