★★★★★
The Pupusas Revueltas are what dreams are made of — thick, crisp on the outside and packed with filling. The curtido is fresh and the salsa has a real kick.
Mexican Restaurants · Health District · Miami
Taqueria y Pupuseria
Lupita Miami
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The place
Taqueria y Pupuseria Lupita is a Mexican restaurant in Miami's Health District serving handmade Salvadoran pupusas at 445 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33128. The kitchen pairs a full taqueria menu of tacos, tortas, burritos and nachos with Salvadoran griddle staples. Signature items include the Pupusa Frijoles con Queso, Pupusas Revueltas, Torta de Carne Asada, Burrito de Carne Asada and Nachos de Carne Asada (around $12.99). The restaurant operates Monday through Saturday from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm and is closed on Sunday. It is family-operated, accepts walk-ins, and offers takeout plus delivery via DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub. Reach the restaurant at (786) 447-0816.
Tucked into Miami's Health District at 445 NW 12th Ave, Taqueria y Pupuseria Lupita is a small, family-run kitchen that quietly turns out two cuisines at once — classic Mexican taqueria fare and the Salvadoran griddle staples that locals come specifically to find. The room is unpretentious and the regulars are a mix of hospital staff from nearby Jackson Memorial, downtown commuters and Salvadoran families who treat it like a neighborhood comedor.
The headline order is the pupusa — thick masa pockets stuffed with cheese, beans or chicharrón and served with curtido and salsa roja. Reviewers single out the Pupusa Frijoles con Queso and the Pupusas Revueltas as the things to beat. From the taqueria side, the Torta de Carne Asada, Burrito de Carne Asada and Nachos de Carne Asada all come in around $12.99 and are big enough to share. The menu also runs through Comida Completa plates for a full Salvadoran sit-down meal.
The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm and closed on Sundays — early risers can grab breakfast pupusas. Reservations are not taken; service is counter-style and walk-ins are the norm. Street parking is available along NW 12th Ave with additional metered spots on surrounding blocks. Takeout is offered in-house, and delivery runs through DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub.
Handmade Salvadoran pupusas
Authentic Mexican taqueria menu
Family-owned, Latino-owned
Counter service, walk-ins welcome
What to expect
Counter-service taqueria and pupuseria with a short, focused Salvadoran-Mexican menu. Cash-friendly prices ($), generous portions, casual seating, and quick turnaround. Best for a fast lunch, an early breakfast pupusa or pickup on the way home.
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The shop, in frames
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Some of the best pupusas in town. The owners are friendly and attentive, and the carne asada torta is a serious sandwich for the price.
★★★★★
Authentic Salvadoran-Mexican spot in the Health District. Great for a quick lunch — the Pupusa Frijoles con Queso is a must-order.
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Frequently asked
Does Taqueria y Pupuseria Lupita Miami take reservations?
No — Lupita is a counter-service taqueria and pupuseria. Walk-ins are welcome and turnaround is quick.
Is Taqueria y Pupuseria Lupita Miami dog/pet friendly?
Pet policy is not published. Service animals are permitted by Florida law; for non-service pets, call (786) 447-0816 to confirm before visiting.
Where do I park near Taqueria y Pupuseria Lupita Miami?
Metered street parking is available along NW 12th Ave and surrounding Health District blocks near Jackson Memorial Hospital.
What are the most popular dishes at Taqueria y Pupuseria Lupita Miami?
The Pupusa Frijoles con Queso and Pupusas Revueltas are the most-mentioned items. From the taqueria side, the Torta, Burrito and Nachos de Carne Asada (each ~$12.99) are top sellers.
What are Taqueria y Pupuseria Lupita Miami's hours?
Monday through Saturday, 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. Closed Sunday.
Does Taqueria y Pupuseria Lupita Miami offer takeout or delivery?
Yes. Takeout is available in-store and delivery is offered through DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub.
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