Our story

It all started 50 years ago,
with El Farolito, a taquería in a little
corner of the then unknown Colonia
Condesa, located just west of the
historic centre of Mexico City...

In 2010, UNESCO declared Mexican Cuisine an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, making it one of the first world cuisines to receive such an honour. In that same year, and after half a century and becoming Mexico City’s leading taquería, El Farolito came to the UK and opened its doors in London as Lupita.

In 2010, Lupita Central was born in the heart of London



Lupita East near the Tower of London opened in November 2013

In 2013, Lupita was named Mexican Restaurant of the Year in the LUKAS Awards and Restaurant Group of the Year in 2014!

Lupita continues to grow with our newest venue, Lupita West, opening in December 2015

Lupita was rated the top Mexican Restaurant in London in the Zagat Survey for 2015!!


The name Lupita comes from a Spanish title of the Virgin Mary – Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe – meaning “Our Lady of Guadalupe”.

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Find Us

Lupita West

Lupita West

Lupita West is located across the road from London's iconic Hyde Park, near Kensington Palace.
Underground: Kensington High Street

7 Kensington High Street
London W8 5NP
0203 696 2930
email:[email protected]

Mon - Thurs: 12pm to 3pm
5.30pm to 9.30pm
Fri - Sat: 12.00pm to 10.30pm
Sun: 12pm to 9pm

Lupita Central

Lupita Central

Lupita Central is just a short walk from Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, Covent Garden and SoHo.
Underground: Embankment, Charing Cross.

13 - 15 Villiers Street
London WC2N 6ND
020 7930 5355
email:[email protected]

Mon - Thurs: 12pm to 11pm
Fri - Sat: 12pm to 11.30pm
Sun: 12pm to 10pm

Lupita East

Lupita EAST

Lupita East is within walking distance of Tower of London and Tower Bridge. We're close to Liverpool Street too!
Underground: Aldgate East, Liverpool Street

60-62 Commercial Street
London E1 6LT
020 31416000
email:[email protected]

Mon - Thurs: 12pm to 3pm
5.30pm to 9.30pm
Fri - Sat: 12pm to 10.30pm
Sun: 12pm to 9pm

Lupita East

Lupita Central

Lupita West