The name and concept for Lupe Cantina is derived from a number of things related to the Spanish language, Mexican culture and the modern understanding of the word Cantina.

Loosely, the word "lupe" in Spanish means "man," or it is more commonly known as a popular first name for a man or a woman. It is also commonly known as the short-hand slang for the word Guadalupe. Guadalupe carries deep significance in Mexican culture as one of the more distinct regions of the country and is known to be the home of the "Queen of Mexico," the Virgin of Guadalupe. All of these play a role in the Lupe Cantina concept because they are authentically Mexican and reference the tangible significance of both men and women in society. This is relevant to Lupe Cantina in the respect that dinner, dancing and lounging achieves its fullest experience when men and women are provided with an environment where they can connect, interact and express