$10 to spend at Fonda Lupita

• Dive into a menu that screams tradition and taste at Fonda Lupita. Each dish, from quesabirrias to homemade gorditas, not only brings the flavor but tells a rich story of heritage and authenticity, rooted in Queretaro, Mexico.
• Catch the kitchen action live where the magic happens. At Fonda Lupita, watch as skilled women whip up traditional Mexican dishes in an open kitchen setup that's all about showcasing those legit cooking skills.
• Meet Biridiana Frausto, the brain and heart behind Fonda Lupita. She’s turned family culinary secrets into a dining hotspot, continuing the legacy of her mother, Lupita, whose epic cooking in Mexico inspired the restaurant's legit vibe.
• Make your weekends count with a visit to Fonda Lupita for their special menus. Their menudo and pozole are basically like a warm hug in the form of traditional Mexican stews – definitely not your average weekend brunch.
• Chill in historic vibes while chowing down on authentic Mexican at Fonda Lupita’s spot in Durham's Brightleaf Square. It’s the perfect blend of cultural flair and culinary excellence in a setting that's nothing short of warm, vibrant, and packed with the kind of energy that makes you want to stay awhile and order just one more thing from the menu.

🫕 CHORI QUESO

queso dip topped with chorizo

🌮 GRINGA DE BIRRIA

quesadilla served with birria sauce on the side

🥪 TORTAS

Mexican sandwich with refried beans, mayo, lettuce, tomato, melted cheese, + protein of choice

🍜 BIRRIA RAMEN

ramen in a chile-based birria, topped with onions, + cilantro

🌽 ESQUITES

Mexican street corn, topped with cotija cheese

Complimentary parking is located in the Brightleaf Square paved lot.