Lupe's Diner - Mexican, Windsor

710 McClelland Drive, Windsor CA 95492
(707) 836-0150
Parking: street parking
http://lupesdiner.com/

Last Visited: January 12, 2006

Food: 4 stars
Atmosphere: 3 stars
Service: 3 to 4 stars
Price: $$ to $$$

Lupe's is located on Windsor Town Green. It faces the park and in addition to the seating inside, there is also outdoor seating when the weather is warm. There is a large counter and the restaurant is L-shaped. It hosts bright colors – yellow , orange, and tiles that look like small stones are imbedded in the floor. The tables are simple and the wood chairs comfortable. Upon our arrival, we received warm chips, red salsa, and salsa verde. The chips are delicious – thin and crispy. The menu offers a variety of dishes you typically see at Mexican restaurants. Lupe’s is also open for breakfast. The breakfast dishes are available all day. On weekends, pozole is available. - Combination Plate – The combination plate allows you to select from enchilada, chile relleno, tostada, tamale, and taco. Each selection is served with rice, beans, lettuce, and sour cream.

Today, I selected a chicken enchilada and a carne asada tostada. The portion was more than ample. The enchilada was covered with red enchilada sauce. The tortilla was soft (better than most places that I have tried recently) and the chicken was juicy. The flavor was good, and the temperature was warm. The refried beans were just right, and the rice was moist, but still separate. The tostada was huge. A deep fried tortilla is placed over beans. It’s topped with meat, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and tons of lettuce. The tostada alone was probably enough for lunch. The carne asada was also moist. The portions were large and the combination was more than enough for lunch. Good. 1 item $7.25, 2 items $9.49

Overall, the experience was a good one. The place was quite busy during this day. Service was okay, but they didn’t come to check on us until the end. Portions are ample and filling. The check comes in a small and cute watering can with peppermints which is a nice touch to end the meal. Check out Lupe’s for a clean and casual atmosphere with good eats.