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Lupita

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Mexican Restaurant and Bar££££

Spitalfields and Banglatown, London

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Lupita

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Food

Totopos‏

The traditional homemade corn tortilla chips prepared on the day for you to enjoy the Mexican way w/ your favourite blend of flavours. These nibbles are a perfect start or a good compliment to your meal. These selections are great for sharing or not, you decide!

Clasicos

7.95

Guacamole, creme‏ fraiche, salsa chipotle & topped w/ organic farmers cheese.

Guacamolito

4.90

Portion for one of Mexico’s most famous avocado based nibble.

Extras

1.25

Requesón

5.45

Mild, unsalty, soft spreadable cheese mixed w/ jalapeno. Low in fats & high in proteins.

Lupita

9.45

A great combination of guacamole, refried beans, organic farmers cheese, & strips of arrachera steak topped w/ salsa pico de Gallo.

Guacamole Artesanal

9.95

Ripe avocados w/ onions, tomatoes, coriander & fresh jalapenos mixed w/ olive oil & lime juice made at your table. It doesn't get any fresher than that! Portion for two or more.

Salads and Soups

Sopa De Verduras

5.95

Just like in the Mexican fondas. Tomato based broth w/ a mix of seasonal vegetables & topped w/ coriander, avocado, & lime to squeeze on it!.

Sopa De Tortilla

6.30

A delicious tomato broth prepared w/ crispy corn tortillas & topped w/ slices of fresh avocado, creme fraiche & chile pasilla. Grandma’s recipe.

Consome De Carne

6.95

Beef consomme w/ Mexican rice served w/ onion, coriander, lime & jalapenos on the side.

Ensalada Maya

8.95 - 9.95

Mixed leaves served w/ crispy tortillas, organic farmers cheese, cactus, cherry tomatoes, avocado, marinated red onion & coriander dressing. Topped w/ your choice of chicken or prawns.

Ensalada De Chayotes

6.95

Pear vegetable, Swiss chard & chile pasilla. sauteed w/ butter & served w/ creme fraiche & organic farmers cheese.

Ceviches‏

Bathed by seas & Oceans, Mexico has one of the most complex & rich marine biodiversities. We are proud to unveil these hidden gems of our cuisine. Dive in & feel refreshed!

Aguachile Vallarta

10.95

A tasty mixture of prawns, cucumber, onion & furious chiltepín & serrano chilies, marinated to create an exceptional dish. Served w/ corn tostadas. Our chef's favourite!

Sinaloense

6.95

Fresh fish‏ marinated & cooked overnight in citrus juices, onion, tomato, coriander & spiced w/ chili peppers. Served w/ crispy corn tortillas & finished w/ slices of avocado & spicy salsa Valentina.

Aguacate Relleno

6.95

A healthy option. Half an avocado stuffed w/ Ceviche sinaloense, finished w/ salsa Valentina, coriander & tortilla strips. Delicious!

Colimato

7.95

Originally from the ancient kingdom of colimán. We managed to dominate the technique for this delicious fish marinated w/ orange & lime juice, carrots, chillies, oregano & coriander. Served w/ corn tostadas.

Acapulco

8.95

Originated in the hay-day of this glamorous beach, this cocktail made w/ prawns, white fish & scallops naturally cooked in lime juice, tomato sauce, olives & oregano. Served w/ savory "saladitas" crackers.

Tostadas

Two crispy grilled open tortillas topped w/ mouth-watering fresh fillings. A perfect appetizer.

Tinga De Carne

6.25

Shredded beef cooked in chipotle sauce served w/ onion, lettuce, creme fraiche & organic farmers cheese. A classic from the market.

Verduras Rostizadas

5.95

Roasted seasonal vegetables, organic farmers cheese & our homemade chipotle mayo.

Frijoles Refritos

5.25

Refried beans, creme fraiche, organic farmers cheese, onion, coriander & avocado.

Atun Mazatlan

8.35

Fresh sustainably‏ sourced yellow fin tuna slices served on a crispy corn tortillas w/ caramalized onions, avocado & homemade chipotle mayo. Just add lime. Very, very tasty.

Volcan

8.95 - 9.95

Two crispy corn tortillas w/ melted cheese served w/ chili guajillo sauce, salsa pico de Gallo & a touch of lime. Your choice of arrachera steak, grilled chicken, mushrooms, or grilled cactus.

Tacos‏

The quintessential Mexican dish eaten by the indigenous people of the valley of Mexico since long before the arrival of the Spanish & the cornerstone of a nutritious meal. Two corn tortillas topped w/ a delicious filling of your choice. Just add lime & a spicy salsa to taste.

Atun a La Plancha

7.35

Grilled sustainable yellow fin tuna marinated in lime juice & cooked w/ onions. Served w/ coriander & pineapple.

Pollo Encebollado

5.95

Grilled marinated chicken cooked w/ caramelized onion & our secret sauce.

Campechano

6.25

Arrachera steak, chorizo & pork chicharron. One of the most popular tacos in Mexico city!

Pastor

6.25

A delicious mix of pork fillets & bacon marinated in our special blend of chills, herbs & fruits. Cooked on a rotating spit & served w/ fresh pineapple, coriander & onion.

Arrachera

6.25

Classic Mexican cut of beef, tenderised & marinated in our own special recipe. Served w/ fresh guacamole & salsa pico de Gallo.

Tacopeno

6.25

Roasted jalapeno chile, stuffed w/ organic farmers cheese & squash blossoms. Topped w/ creme fraiche & coriander.

Lengua en Salsa Verde

6.95

Slow cooked ox tongue in green tomatillo salsa. So good you will keep talking about it!

Rib-Eye

7.30

100% British grilled prime rib. This boneless cut is loaded w/ flavour & remains tender during cooking. Close your eyes & roll back during your first bite yeah, it's that good.

Carnitas

6.25

Fried & braised pulled pork cooked the classic Mexican way. This is a dish you Should not miss!

Gobernador

7.30

Originated in‏ the pacific coast of Mexico, these tacos feature farm marinated prawns, cheese, our homemade chipotle mayo & salsa pico de Gallo. Pure protein; this is what you should eat if you aspire to become el presidente!.

Nopales

5.95

Grilled cactus served w/ refried beans & pico de Gallo.

Specialities

Inspired by the culinary creativity of Mexico city’s finest chefs! no one does these dishes as good as us.

Panuchos De Cochinita Pibil

7.95

Slow-roasted pork served on three fried tortillas w/ refried beans & red pickled onions. The marinating & cooking technique dates from mayan times!

Alambre

9.95 - 10.95

A bed of corn tortillas w/ chile poblano, onion, bacon & the filling of your choice. Delicious. Your choice of arrachera steak, grilled chicken, tuna or prawns.

Queso Fundido

7.95

Scrumptious melted chichuahua cheese w/ a choice of chorizo or a mix of mushrooms, nopales & chili poblano. Served w/ 3 flour tortillas.

Enchiladas Suizas Poblano

12.95

This famous & delicious Pre-Hispanic dish is made w/ three corn tortillas rolled around the filling of your choice & simmered on a creamy chile Poblano sauce, cheese gratin, creme fraiche, coriander & onion. Choose roasted vegetables or chicken.

Gringa

10.45

Combination of pastor rotisserie pork & cheese, topped w/ pineapple, coriander & onions. Served on three flour tortillas.

Chicharron De Queso Y Guacamole

8.35

A crispy rolled cheese served w/ fresh guacamole. A lupita delicacy & fun for sharing.

Quesadillas‏

Two flour or corn tortillas stuffed w/ cheese as a base, folded & cooked slowly on the griddle until it is warm on the outside & melted on the inside. Served w/ desflemada onion on the side. Just choose your filling.

Hongos

5.75

Fresh wild mushrooms cooked slowly w/ garlic & herbs. Mouth-watering.

Chorizo Con Papas

6.25

Free range chorizo & mashed potatoes. Simple & oh-so tasty!

Arrachera

6.95

Tenderized bavette steak typical of North Mexico.

Carne Deshebrada

6.75

Slow cooked beef seasoned w/ chili guajillo sauce.

Rajas Con Papas Y Flor De Calabaza

5.75

A unique & exquisite mixture of roasted chile poblano, mash potatoes & squash blossoms.

Tinga

6.25

Shredded chicken in a tomato sauce w/ chipotle & other house specialties. Recommended!

Vegetales Rostizados

5.75

A filling made w/ refried beans & a variety of roasted seasonal vegetables.

Tortas

The Mexican sandwich! served warm in a crusty, handmade gourmet bread & filled w/ organic farmers cheese, refried beans, onions, tomato, avocado & jalapenos.

Hawaiiana

9.95

Pork leg‏ marinated in a sweet blend of Mexican spices, w/ ham, pineapple & a mix of three cheeses.

Cubana

9.95

Organic farmers cheese, ham & shredded pork.

Lupita

9.95

Smoked chicken, ham, chorizo & mix of cheeses.

Vegetariana

9.45

Seasonal roasted vegetables.

Rib-Eye

10.95

Prime boneless 100% British beef. The cut.

Steak Arrachera Mingo's

9.95

Carefully marinated tenderized bavette steak.

Burritos‏

Originally from the North of Mexico, delicious wrap w/ the filling of your choice & Mexican rice w/ peas & carrots, refried beans, lettuce, fresh salsa pico de Gallo, guacamole, creme fraiche & cheese.

Carnitas

9.45

Fried & braised pulled pork cooked the classic Mexican way.

Vegetarian

8.95

A filling made w/ a variety of seasonal roasted vegetables.

Tinga

9.45

Chicken in tomato sauce w/ chili chipotle & other mild spices.

Arrachera Steak

9.85

Classic Mexican‏ cut of beef, tenderized & marinated in our own special recipe.

Prawns

10.95

Prawns marinated in lime juice w/ coriander & garlic.

Side Dishes

Ensalada Mixta

3.45

Mixed leaves, tomatoes, red onions & our delicious house dressing.

Frijoles Refritos

3.45

Refried beans topped w/ organic farmers cheese served w/ totopos.

Ensalada De Chayotes

3.45

Pear vegetable,‏ Swiss chard & chile pasilla. Sauteed w/ butter & served w/ creme fraiche & organic farmers cheese.

Chiles Toreados

5.95

Slowly-cooked green chillies w/ a pinch of salt, lime & our house sauces. Very spicy.

Arroz a La Mexicana

4.45

Mexican red‏ rice cooked in tomato broth w/ peas & carrots. Topped w/ creme fraiche, salsa & avocado.

Ensalada De Nopalitos

4.45

For those of you who like to try something a bit different. Cactus mixed w/ tomatoes, onions, coriander, lime & cheese. Very healthy.

Totopos Con Pico De Gallo

3.45

Fresh salsa‏ prepared w/ tomato, onion, coriander, green chili & lime juice. Served w/ totopos.

Desserts‏

Churros Con Chocolate or Cajeta

4.95

The famous Spanish pastry brought to Mexico by Spanish civil war refugees in the 1930’s, enhanced w/ Mexican chocolate or cajeta.

Flan De Cajeta

4.95

A rich custard dessert w/ a layer of soft cajeta on top. Taken by the conquistadores to Mexico & perfected by Mexican nuns gluten free.

Caramel Rompope Cake

4.95

Parsnip, pear & seasalted caramel w/ Mexican eggnog. Gluten free.

Helado

4.95

Ask for our delicious selection of premium ice creams.

Pure Mayan Chocolate Cake (v) (N)

4.95

Based on a Mexican cocoa, sublime cake is the perfect palliative for that Choco craving. gluten free.

Drinks

Wines‏

Pair up your food w/ our selection of wines from Latin America & Southern Europe. Carefully selected from wineries w/ the highest awards.

Tempranillo/Cabernet, Al Sur, Spain

5.45 - 19.95

Rich blackberry‏ & raspberry flavors w/ vanilla notes. Soft tannins & medium acidity.

Carmenere, Anane, Chile

27.95

Blackberry & black pepper, classic Carmenere, fresh, & fruitful finish.Bottle.

Petite Sirah, L.A. Cetto, Mexico

5.95 - 22.95

Intense flavour, aroma of red fruits such as guava & red berries w/ floral, blackberry, Jamaica, w/ notes of wood & truffles.

Malbec, Carelli, Argentina

6.65 - 25.95

Plum & cranberry nose, spice & leafy tones. Great depth of fruity flavor on the palate.

Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Anane, Chile

29.95

Pure, ripe sweet fruits & beautifully bright tannins.Bottle.

Wines‏: Whites

Sauvignon Blanc Inu, Chile

5.95 - 22.95

Passionfruit, gooseberry & lemon on the nose, crisp & dry w/ a great mouth feel.

Chardonnay, Anane, Chile

27.95

Pineapple & lemon flavours, refreshing & intense. Bottle.

Torrontes, Latitude 34, Argentina

25.95

Tropical fruit nose w/ a squeeze of lime, mouthwatering palate, fresh vibrant fruity finish.Bottle.

Viura, Finca Cerrada, 2011, Spain

5.50 - 19.95

Lemon & grapefruit flavours w/ added mineral complexity. Crisp, dry & elegant.

Chardonnay, L.A. Cetto, Mexico

5.95 - 22.95

Full bodied & w/ ripe, tropical & melon flavors & a great freshness.

Wines‏: Rose

Carelli 34 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Rose, Argentina

5.65 - 21.95

Strawberry & raspberry nose, ripe fruit flavors on the palate. Easy summer drinking.

Wines‏: Sparkling Wine and Champagne

Not from Mexico but enjoyed all over the world. Ideal for celebrations.

Terra Serena Rose

5.95 - 27.95

Cherry & cranberry flavours, delicate lively bubbles

Prosecco, Terra Serena

5.45 - 25.95

Bubbly, vibrant taste & floral notes w/ a touch of dryness.

Champagne, Claude Renaux Brut

49.95

Bottle.

Wines‏: Margaritas

All our margaritas are served w/ 35ml of 100% Agave Tequila & are made w/ freshly squeezed lime juice. You’ll taste the difference!

Premium Margarita

9.45

A Classic Margarita for a more refined palate. Made w/ Tequila Centinela anejo, Grand Marnier & a whole lime. On-the-rocks or straight up.

Lupita Twist Margarita

7.95

Our variation‏ of the classic, w/ Tequila Calle 23 blanco, Cointreau, Orange bitters & a whole lime, served on the rocks.

Smokey Margarita

9.95

Our premium margarita topped w/ Jaral del Berrio Mezcal. You won't forget this one!

Classic Margarita

6.95

A cocktail made w/ tequila, triple sec & fresh lime juice. On-the-rocks or straight up.

Tropical Fruit Margaritas

7.95

An exotic choice w/ passion fruit, pineapple, orange or mango. On-the-rocks or straight up.

Vallarta Sunset

9.45

A special margarita for a special place along the Western coast of Mexico. Made w/ tequila Centinela anejo, pomegranate liquor, Grand Marnier, fresh lime & orange juice. Served on-the-rocks.

Wines‏: Cervezas

Mexican beers

4.00

Sol, Pacifico, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, XX.

Michelada Cubana Sol

5.00

Michelada assorted w/ sauces, spices & peppers w/ Sol beer.

Michelada Sol

4.50

Sol beer w/ lime juice & a rim of salt. A true taste of Mexico.

Michelada Con Clamato

5.50

Michelada assorted w/ sauces, spices, & Clamato tomato & clam juice. The ultimate hangover cure!

Cocktails: Copas

Gin & Tonic

5.95

Cuba Libre

5.95

An old time classic w/ Flor de Cana rum, Coca-Cola & a dash of lime.

Vodka Tonic

5.95

Paloma

5.95

Refreshing tequila based Mexican cocktail w/ a grapefruit-flavoured soda served w/ lime in a salt rimmed glass.

Jack Daniels & Coke

5.95

Rocky Cosmo

8.95

Vodka, cranberry & lime juice, Cointreau, lemon twist. Served on-the-rocks.

Cocktails: Lupita Cocktails

Exotic drinks to pair up w/ our food & delight your palate!

London Summer

6.95

Refreshing gin‏ based cocktail w/ a lovely fruity look.

Ludwika Paleta

6.95

Żubrowka vodka, strawberry puree, apple juice, elderflower cordial & lime juice.

Caipirinha

6.95

Brazil’s national drink made w/ Germana premium cachaça, sugar & fresh lime.

Melograno

6.95

Tequila, pomegranate liqueur, pomegranate juice, pomegranate syrup, & whole passion fruit, poured over crushed ice.

Vampiro

6.95

A Mexican classic made w/ tequila, Lupita’s homemade sangrita, fresh lime juice, grapefruit soda & a pinch of salt.

Amante Picante

6.95

Fresh cucumber, coriander & Tequila Reposado w/ fresh lime juice, topped w/ agave syrup & a touch of Tabasco.

Mojito

6.95

4 year old Flor de Cana rum w/ sugar, fresh lime, mint & soda water.

Cocktails: Mezcal Cocktails

Made from Maguey, one of the most sacred plants in pre-Hispanic Mexico..

Bloody Mezcal

7.00

Like Bloody Mary but w/ Mezcal instead of Vodka.

Mezcal Sunrise

8.95

Made w/ Jaral de Berrio, grenadine & orange juice. A new twist on a classic!

Vatos Locos

6.50

Mezcal based cocktail w/ Pineapple & fresh chile.

Mezcal & Hibiscus

5.95

Mezcal & Agua de Jamaica. A very refreshing drink, ideal for summer.

Shots‏: Mezcales

There’s a saying that goes: “Para todo mal, mezcal y para todo bien tambien” (“For everything bad, mezcal & for everything good, too”)

Mezcal Vida

6.00 - 9.50

Jaral de Berrio

4.00 - 7.00

Shots‏: Shots

Here is a small selection, but feel free to ask for your favourite.

Banderita (Double shot)

6.00

A Mexican tradition. Served in three shots, a shot of tequila Cazadores, a shot of Lupita’s homemade sangrita & a shot of fresh lime juice. (sip it, don´t slam it please.

Hibiscus Bullet

4.50

A house Spacialty. Hibiscus iced tea, fresh lime, tequila & vanilla sugar served in a tajin rimed shot.

Shots‏: Tequilas

Mexico’s gift to the world!! All served at 50ml.

Dura

8.50 Herra - 7.50

Patron

8.00 - 10.00

Reserva de la Familia Extra Anejo

15.00

Centinela