Hola Chicos,

Can Uruguay do Mexican? La Lupita (LL) located on Luis De La Torre 565 telephone number 712-1966 open only at dinner time and closed on Mondays.

I can’t say that my experience on Mexican cuisine is vast, for I have only visited Mexico 6 or 7 times. But I can say that I lived with a Mexican family for about a year. My experience living with the family and eating their home cooked meals is how I am able to gage other Mexican eateries.

LL is a small bistro on a very charming residential street, Luis De La Torre. You will find in future post that said street is home to several charming bistros and a few mom and pops. LL’s decor focuses on the Day of the Dead theme, with pictures of skeletons happily dressed in sombreros and ponchos, brightly colored tables, and Mexican style crafts. LL’s decor is cute and intimate.

There is a small space for seating outside, but most of the action is inside. My other half and I frequented LL twice; once as a “date night” and the other with a group of Uruguayan friends. We did not have seating delays, but with what I have seen, I’d suggest to get there before the dinner rush as the place packs quick. Maybe before 9:30 p.m..

Being both vegetarians and all our experience of their meat entres is limited but I can say that their vegetarian torta is pretty okay. A torta is a burger that is covered with sauce or pan fried (a short description). Their version had tomato sauce, the filling was mixed vegetables, and a side of whole pinto beans.

It was missing a Horchata so I requested one. Sad to say they had no idea what I meant. I tired to explain that is was arroz leche (rice milk) but I only saw deer eyes.

The food is not authentic it is not even Tex-Mex, I say its a decent version of Mexican Fast food. I appreciate picante dishes, so I should have brought my Tapatio (Mexican Hot Sauce, I brought from the U.S.). If you like hot stuff.

Can Uruguay do Mexican?

Ciao

O