Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Tacos Lupita

Do you guys know I used to live in San Francisco?

It's true. For a year after college, I pretended to be a crazy Californian. Then I realized I was far too neurotic to make it out there, so I moved home and here I am.

One thing I really miss about California is the food. (Also my friends, I suppose. But really, the burritos.) Last night, while walking home from the grocery store, I decided to finally stop into Tacos Lupita, the place everyone says to go when you're looking for good South American food in Boston.



It's charming, in the way that any good taqueria is. A little bit run-down, but a lot bit delicious.



Everyone was right. The tacos al pastor filled my belly and made me miss San Francisco just a little bit less. I can't wait to go back.

P.S. That bit in my last post about "being the person I've always dreamed about being?" Oh dear me. What was I talking about? I mean, yeah, I accomplished a lot, but I like to think I aim a bit higher than going for long runs and making cakes! And then bragging about it all on the internet? Ugh. Thanks for the supportive comments, though!
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26 comments:

  1. CarolineJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Ha it is funny because I definitely make cakes, go on long runs and brag about it on the internet ... maybe not brag about it but blogging is a bit of tooting one's own horn. I grew up with the best Mexican food being that I am half Mexican ... and those tacos look yummy! XO!

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  2. Erika Lee @ A Tiny RocketJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    YUM! I love tacos. I made the mistake and tried Mexican food when I was in Europe.

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  3. KaylaJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    That looks amazing. A lot like little places we have here in Texas! AKA my FAVORITE places.

    Ramblings of a Small Town Girl

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  4. Bethany SusanJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    you're making me want carnitas tacos!

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  5. Jenni Austria GermanyJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    i love the comment above me about trying mex. food in europe...such a mistake! but yes, this food looks AMAZING.

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  6. ruthpclarkJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Yum! I love when you can associate food with good experiences and places.

    And what are you talking about? Being a runner and a baker are two very lofty ideals I hold (I don't think the former will ever ring true). I think, in that one day yesterday, you were being your BEST self!

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  7. ShannonJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Yum!

    I actually went to a South American restaurant last night too. (www.solebuffalo.com)

    We had fresh guacamole made table side and let me tell you, there is no other guacamole besides fresh made table side guacamole.

    Yum!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Okay, that actually looks good which is weird since I've never been impressed (read: always been horrified) by Mexican food north of the Mason Dixon line. Okay, really, Mexican food north of Texas. There. I said it.

    But I feel you and your need for a good burrito. Mmmmmmmm. Glad you were able to find somewhere yummy!

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  9. hip hip gin ginJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    This looks delish! We used to go to this little hole in the wall place in Waltham while I was in grad school that fits this same description. I can't remember the name of it anymore, but it was definitely a bit run down, very bare, but very very delicious.They pretty much knew the whole lab by name during the summers. Aaaaaaand now I'm craving their burritos.

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  10. rebeccaJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    if it wasn't a hole in the wall, it wouldn't taste as good.

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  11. LindsayJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Mexican food...ahh...one of the many blessings of being a Californian.

    I love your blog, love your words! Keep it up cause I keep reading!

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  12. beccaJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    oh man, tacos sounds awesome, abbie!
    now I'm jealous.
    I hope it was incredible!

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  13. kimbirdyJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    aw, i used to live in san francisco too, and i miss it terribly! i'm glad you found a little piece of california where you are though. :) i also used to live in maine and your blizzard photos {which are gorgeous by the way} make me miss those old snow days! i know snow is a lot of work, but it's also so dreamy...

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  14. Dylan FitzgeraldJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    First of all, one could do worse than be a person who makes incredible cakes and goes for kickass runs.

    Second of all, I would like to go this taco place.

    Third, I always kind of thought of Cambridge as Berkeley meets cold climate meets Kennedy sensibility.

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  15. UnknownJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Hey lady! I'm enjoying your blog so much, I'm going to follow it. I love your pictures! x

    alwaysxbeing.blogspot.com

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  16. the southern hostessJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    These look so good. Now I'm in the mood for Mexican.

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  17. UnknownJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Yuuuuuuuuuuuuuum!

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  18. I V YJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    I'VE NEVER HAD TACOS believe it or not.
    omg i want one.

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  19. Erin {pughs' news}January 26, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Okay, I'm definitely making plans to visit Cafe Mexico for dinner in the next few days. You've made my mouth water!

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  20. ali v.January 26, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    ohmyheavens! I think I miss a lot of things about places I used to live, but I seem to always miss food too!

    oh, you could write your friends in san fran on some stationery from my giveaway! I think you'll enjoy! xoxo {av}

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  21. Karina CifuentesJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I'm a New Yorker (and Guatemalan) and I hear that West coast latin food is far better. But, along with your suggestion, and so many places I have tried here in the city, I have to say there is some major competition on our hands!

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  22. MartiniJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I love Tacos Lupita! Yummm!

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  23. alexandra greccoJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    yum yum! you're making me hungry.

    xo
    Alexandra

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  24. wishful nalsJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    mmm, looks so good! i think i am going to SF this summer and i've never been. you'll have to give me some food recommendations! xo

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  25. Jenna Griffin | Gold & BloomJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    girl, you weren't bragging! you were giving us a glimpse of your awesome saturday. :)
    oh, and that meal looks delicious! mmmmm

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  26. M. EileenJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Oh geez-a-wiz. Mexican/burritos/california mexican is the best there is- this makes me hungry!

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