About Us

The idea of Lulu's originated in Michoacan and Tayoltita, two small pueblos in the heart of Mexico, back in the 1960's. It grew when a young couple met at a small Mexican restaurant in Tucson, Arizona in the early 1980's. It continued to grow when a family immigrated to the Bay Area in the 1990's. It finally came together in 2003.

Lourdes (Lulu) has been working with Natalie since 1996. Lulu's family comes from Michoacan and her history is steeped in the preparation and enjoyment of her native cuisine. Natalie's husband grew up in Tayoltita, living there for fifteen years. As Natalie and her husband courted each other while in college at the University of Arizona, they found one of many things they had in common - enjoying well prepared traditional and fresh Mexican food.

The match was simple, Natalie's creativeness, energy and understanding of the area she grew up in and Lulu's inspiration, talent and quality-oriented approach to creating wonderful family dishes. The recipe of these two individuals combining their talents resulted in the creation of Lulu's on the Alameda.

Natalie and Lulu's passion is to prepare and serve the freshest, authentic Mexican food. They want you to eat healthy, leave happy and share your positive experience with your friends.

Lulu's Mission Statement

Lulu's on the Alameda restaurant serves Mexican cuisine that is freshly prepared with quality ingredients at a reasonable price. Service with a smile and food that tastes delicious brings customers back. Lulu's gives customers a taste of Mexico and a taste they want to repeat again and again.

Comida Fresca! Salsa Caliente!