Fonda Lupita

Birria ramen here is a MUST TRY, definitely lived up to my expectations. The meat is tender and cooked well. The noodles are pretty basic, ramen noodles. Highly recommend the chips and salsa, which were delicious! Fast service, no wait to order and plenty of tables on a Saturday around noon. Great place catch up with friends over a yummy meal.

I'm thrilled Fonda Lupita has opened a location in Durham! The restaurant itself is lovely, and the convenient location is a plus.The food was definitely delicious, but it didn't quite capture the same magic I remember from [Sanford location, if applicable]. Perhaps it's a slight difference in the love put in the food.Regardless, I'm excited to explore more of the menu and see what hidden gems I discover. With some fine-tuning, I know this Fonda Lupita can be just as amazing as the original!

Any place that has a salsa bar already wins my heart. The salsa verde and spicy salsa were both very good! The queso had a little kick to it which I loved and didn't make me miss getting chorizo in it. The chips were thick and crunchy. The guacamole was also very good and fresh. We had plenty of queso and guac so took some home.We both really enjoyed our margaritas. They weren't too sweet or syrupy. They were perfect for the hot day!My taquitos were crunchy and with the salada tasted great. The rice and beans were also very good and flavorful. My friend enjoyed the ACP and thought the vegan chicken was good. Our food and drinks were both prepared fast making this a great fast casual restaurant with real fresh food.I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town visiting!

I've been coming frequently since it opened. I appreciate the consistency in the quality and flavor of the food. The environment is casual and they always play authentic Mexican music. They have a point system, today my points took $5 off the total. The service is fast as well!

I came here on a rainy day ready to eat some good comfort food. It's located in brightleaf so prepare to pay for parking. The restaurant is spacious and beautiful inside. I ordered the shrimp quesadilla and was shocked that it didn't come with rice, beans or chips and salsa. The food was hot and fresh but nothing special.

I had high hopes based on the reviews of their Sanford location, but unfortunately, the Durham location missed the mark for me. The food is best described as "ok" and the drinks, while pretty, are mediocre at best. The cashier was very friendly taking my order, and instructed me to hand the register ticket to the bartender for her to make my drink. While that worked during a time where it wasn't very busy, I wonder how well the system would work during peak. The salsa bar left much to be desired, but I did manage to try some of their salsa verde, which was pretty decent and added some much-needed flavor to the relatively flavorless food. I probably won't be back for a while in case it's just a case of the new restaurant woes. It's a cute space with lots of potential, it just needs to make some major improvements with its currently bland foods.

Not sure this will be on my list of go to Mexican spots.You don't get any sides with your meal, and there are no sides clearly listed on the menu anywhere. My friend asked about chips, salsa, queso and guacamole and was able to order those. This was pricey for not getting anything with your meal.I got the grilled chicken torta. It was a bit bland and I wish it had had more kick/spice. I got a little of their green jalapeno sauce which helped some.The button for water on the drink machine got stuck so that was flowing non-stop (one would think for a new restaurant this wouldn't have been the case).In added, the trash can and busing station (where you leave your dishes) was completely overflowing to the point where people were standing there inserting what to do with their garbage/plates. When we were leaving, an employee finally came out but all he did was stuff the trash further down.

We had heard great things about the original location and were glad to hear they opened up another location in Brightleaf Square Durham. We stopped in for a weekday dinner with a discount offer from a local dining club. They were brand new and still getting into the swing of things. We ordered at the counter and food was brought to our table. We enjoyed the gorditas and vegan chicken burrito. Portions were not huge but the quality of the food was unmistakable. We will be back to try their other options. This is not a fancy or date night type place, but more of a casual neighborhood place.

Delicious!!! Every time we go here, we end up enjoying it. The quesadillas are cheesy and warm and the chips are the best I've had! Never had anything better.

Good quality and flavorful food, fast service, and reasonable prices in a lively atmosphere and central location ! Usually get the birria tacos but my only qualm is that they sometimes don't melt the cheese enough or take a while to put it out so it is not hot and melty when you get it which is a core part of the eating experience.