We had so much fun at this beautiful venue. Great food, drink and dancing. Best birthday party I've been to in a while % The service was spot on...felt like a resort in Baja! read more

Casa Estrella, 3757 S Mission Rd, Fallbrook, CA92028. Mexican food. We've been here several times and feel that the food and service have deteriorated quite a fair bit this time. The fajita that we ordered was so dry and tasteless. The margarita tasted like lime juice without alcohol. This might possibly be attributed to change of ownership and perhaps change of chef. Although the atmosphere was great, service and food could have been better. read more

Always great food, price and service. Great setting too. No other Mex restaurant had floutas mixed in with their chip. Love the salsa too. read more

Casa Estrella - Mexican Near Me - Fallbrook, California

I came here for their carnitas but end up getting their menudo. I also had their birria tacos . Their menudo is highly recommend along with the carnitas and birria tacos. They have plenty of parking and good for big groups. The carnitas are made on Sunday morning. Get there early before 9 A.M. because people get there early. They do run out. They have an outdoor bar in the back where carnitas are being made. The property is beautiful for outdoor dining. read more

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I found this place because I wanted a big blue Margarita for my birthday. I got on yelp and searched "big blue margarita" and this was the first place to come up now it's a tradition to go here for my birthday. I get the same thing everytime. Azul margarita, ceviche, and shredded beef chimichanga with red sauce. Oh and their chips and salsa is amazing! I love how they do both flour an corn chips. They do usually have a wait so keep that in mind. read more

Casa Estrella - Azul Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Fallbrook, California

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Love this location. They have plenty of outside seating and on a beautiful warm day out it is a great place to enjoy a meal. I think the outdoor seating area is its biggest advantage. I can see myself coming back here for a drink on a slow day. I ordered a carnitas plate. It was a bit dry for my taste. I would give it a "just alright" rating. Thing to rave about. Decent food. I also tried red and green enchiladas. It was good. The sauce is nice. read more

Casa Estrella - Enchilada plate - Mexican Near Me - Fallbrook, California

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My wife and I are regulars. We love their food and the laid back atmosphere. Everyone who works there is very kind and respectful. They really know how to care for their customers. Great place to take your family or even have a large scale event. also great live music entertainment. read more

This is no longer open! I'm not sure why it is showing as open on Google and here. We drove all the way here and it is a construction zone.

Always like going here, however this last Sunday hostesses not friendly asked to sit outside had attitude Ordered out 2nd margarita and half was full of soda water "skinny margarita" and other was 1/2 melted frozen one when finally got to table. Our waiter was missing in action had to ask another waiter for ours! Food was just ok, guacamole was tasteless. Music on patio fun and engaging. Chips and music best thing going in there right now. Not sure what has changed service is poor and quality of food diminishing. From a long time customer so we have noticed changes!!! read more

Casa Estrella - Mexican Near Me - Fallbrook, California

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Carnitas.on.Sundays. That is the best kept secret in Fallbrook. Back patio from 9:30-1 or 2 when they run out. Fresh carnitas, corn tortillas and salsas. Oh and best Palomas in town! read more

Initially, I was quite frustrated. The place opened at noon yet they didn't seat anybody until about 12:10. It took another 20 minutes until we were seated, which felt strange because they just opened. Once they finally seated us, everybody was very gracious, but I would've hoped that they would've apologized for the wait. The drinks were fabulous. The food was fabulous. The atmosphere was wonderful. My recommendation moving forward is to A) open the bar while you know a bunch of folks are waiting and B) apologize for the fact that things were taking too long. read more

Casa Estrella - Chicken Cancun - Mexican Near Me - Fallbrook, California

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Place has a nice atmosphere with music, food is pretty good and drinks are great but the fact that we came here only a few times and out of those occasions the place was closed twice during their posted business hours is unacceptable! Nothing at the entrance or online that they're closed, just a chain hanging on the door. read more

Always eat here when in the area. The margaritas are muy bueno! Everything on the menu is great. Love their chips and salsa. We were recently there with a large group on a Sunday evening. There were out of some items (table side made guacamole for one) which was a little disappointing but they were slammed for Father's Day. Everyone enjoyed their food/drinks. Fried ice cream and flan made a great end to meal! read more

We've passed this place a few times while in the area and finally decided to try it out. Sat outside since the weather was nice. Took a little while for someone to come and take our order which was a bit disheartening since we came in hungry and excited to try this place out. Once we placed our drink orders we eventually received chips and salsa. Their Cadillac margaritas are good. Service became better once drinks arrived. Food was okay. I'd come back for drinks and outdoor ambiance if I was in the area. read more

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Hours are not accurate. Showed up on Saturday at 8pm and they were closed. Wasted time going south. 1/10.

My son and I went in tonight and had a mixed experience. The wait was advertised at 15 minutes but took 30, that is reasonable as this is a popular spot. We were sat and waited for an additional 20+ minutes which I am sure is not the norm. I got the attention of a server named Mikayla and she was apologetic, fast and friendly. The food was well above average. We loved the entire property which is an old town feel. Things happen in restaurants and they sometimes lead to bad reviews. Luckily, Casa Estrella employs great people that can turn it around. Will be back here again and look forward to it. A+ to Mikayla. read more

that's a great atmosphere, we caught them when they were just opening up and they were understaffed, but our server was super nice. The food was very good. I would've liked to have sat outside, but they did not have any music so we sat in the bar so at least we were not in dead silence, hearing others conversations I am only giving three stars because their hospitality at the front desk was not very attentive and very dismissive, and the environment had the potential to be so amazing but fell short read more

The service wasn't great upon arrival because there was no host and the sign said "wait to be seated". Our waitress was amazing but the bar was slow. If you like drinks - those were FIRE! One and done! Lastly, the food was ok. Overall I would have to say its the drinks that bring the best out of this place. read more

I ordered carne asada enchiladas, meat was dry, over cooked and tasteless as were the refried beans. I ordered a side of guacamole that was tainted (inedible). This place has really gone downhill. Nice ambiance but that's about all I can say positively. The waitress was sweet but should have realized I didn't eat my meal because, it was that bad, and she did not credit. As a former waitress, I would have done what is necessary to please the customer (offer another selection or refund) She dropped the ball on this opportunity. Nobody wants to pay for bad food, but I didn't press it. Waste of money. Live and learn. Never again. Also, wasps out of control landing on my food and stressing me out, making my experience even more disturbing. For future Mexican food cravings, I will go to Cocina del Charro San Marcos or Escondido. NOT HERE. read more

Love this well run restaurant! The food is always fast and delicious, the chips and salsa never empty.. service is always good. We love the enchiladas and the flour tortilla chips they mix in with the corn. They make great margaritas and the indoor and outdoor seating is aesthetically pleasing and comfortable .. great for groups. Glad to have this business in our community. read more

Great Mexican food! Ambience was great when sitting outdoors. Weekends they have music! Drinks are on point!

We recently moved here and see that this place is always packed on the weekends so we were excited to try it! We were told the wait would be 35 mins and ended up waiting over an hour. Also, came on a Friday and no band was playing that night which was a bummer. The food was very mediocre. The lettuce on the sopes was wilted and the guacamole was disappointing. The beans and rice were not up to pare either. It feels like there is a lack of love/care in the kitchen. Our server was great though and the grounds are very nice. Hoping the food will improve. read more

Great food, friendly service, superb atmosphere....you will love it here!! It's worth the drive if you think it's too far...the food is as authentic as you can find...I love the chile rellanos and the crunchy ground beef tacos...to die for!! And the margaritas top it off as one of our favorite places to dine.... read more

Carnitas and carne asada Margaritas Flour tortilla chips whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat PLANTS read more

Casa Estrella - Carnitas, carne asada, margaritas. - Mexican Near Me - Fallbrook, California

Estrella's used to be our family's go-to spot--but after four straight disappointing visits, I'm done. The rice and beans are cold on more than one occasion, orders are missing items, and the service is slow and unfriendly. Tonight, they were out of carne asada--the only thing I wanted--on a Friday night! I settled for chicken wings, hoping for a redeeming moment, but no luck. This place just doesn't live up to its reputation anymore. Save your money and your time. read more

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This restaurant really commits to the saying.."mi casa es su casa". Felt right at home, fun atmosphere, good service, and one heck of a margarita! OMG The carnitas and enchiladas are a must try Bueno bueno read more

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Terrible waste of time. This is usually a decent spot for margs or food but we wasted an hour sitting around. 25 min wait to be seated then no server ever came. Several people next to us had left without being served as well. It was not busy at all, Not sure what happened with the servers but we left and went to the other Estrellas which was excellent. Zero stars. read more

This is one of our favorites. The chips and salsa with the flour tortilla chips are the best. We have had multiple items from their menu and all have been fantastic. The shredded beef chimichanga is probably my favorite. Their margaritas are delicious and not weak. If you get the OMG size you may end up staggering back to your car. Our favorite time to go is during the warmer months so we can sit outside and enjoy the live music. Fantastic place and a must try. read more

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We sat for10 minutes before one of the servers noticed us. It was disorganized, as there were plenty of servers running around us. The food was just okay, but the margaritas were good. The flour tortillas are served in a basket instead of a warmer, so they got cold quickly. The quality of the flour tortillas is sub-par, also. Also, the water there is tap water, not filtered, and it's gross. read more

My friends and I always enjoy the food the drinks the ambiance. The service and the bartenders are always very helpful read more

Great food, a little slow on service but they are just! Why? Because they have GREAT FOOD! One of our favorite "date" spots! Margaritas are the BOMB - literally - just one and you are good for the night! read more

Great service, even on a busy holiday weekend. Wonderful fresh food and plenty of it! Highly recommend.

Delicious friendly reasonable. Always consistent and satisfied. Not much more to say.

Ordered chicken strips and fries to go and opened up the container at home to find burnt chicken. What bothers me is the fact someone looked at the food before putting it in the container and thought this was ok to give someone. Im pretty sure they would have never eaten this. I have seen the quality of the food and drinks slowly decline and it's a bummer. I won't be returning.. read more

Amazing restaurant! Everything was absolutely delicious. They offer a fantastic menu that has something for everyone. The service was great, and the welcoming atmosphere, especially in the outdoor area, was lovely. We hosted a baby shower here, and everything went perfectly. We highly recommend Casa Estrellas! Also, if you're interested, their margaritas are fabulous! read more

Arrived at 2:40 on Friday June 27. Restaurant closed, doors locked and no sign to indicate they are closed for any special reason. Sign posted in parking lot states that they open at 2pm. Tried calling and the mailbox was full and not accepting messages. Great way to run a restaurant!!!! read more

The atmosphere outside was great- very pretty setting and good live music. The food and service were awful. The salsa was basically diced canned tomatoes with spices added to it and the chips were a random bowl of half corn tortillas and half puffed flour chips. The meat on my tacos was so bland (I had one carnitas, one chicken and one steak) and the steak was half hard fat and too chewy to eat. The waitress forgot half our tables drink order and wanted to charge us for more chips when we only ate two bowls btwn 12 people. They didn't bring chips with the guacamole which is priced MP (market price) and for a small bowl was $14! And it could not have been more oily and bland. The waitress barely came by to check on us and charged us 18% gratuity bc we were more than 6 people. Half our table was kids and they were playing in the grass the whole time so we only got a 6 person table. It's really shocking how bad the mexican food was for being in San Diego. There's so many better options. Maybe the drinks are great- we didn't have anything alcoholic. Wouldn't recommend at all for the food and service, but the ambiance outside was nice so it's a real bummer. read more

Really great place to grab drinks and vibe with friends or family. I always choose to sit outside as it feels calmer and sometimes they have live music. The food is amazing, great taste for a great price. I always get the enchiladas and instead of the shredded chicken choose grilled chicken which makes it so much better. Everything feels like it is made to order and very fresh. They are only open 3 days/week but if you can make it out you won't regret it! read more

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Literally a great atmosphere, but not at all impressed with the Mexican food. Reading the comments...it looks like others agree. You've been warned read more

Casa Estrella is a unique spot south of Fallbrook in a historic wooden building that longer-term residents remember as the Cask and Cleaver steakhouse. Theirs is the larger location of an older one that is in-town, with nearly identical menus. At both spots, the Mexican food is great, offering many options at reasonable prices along with incredible margarita options. While this spot is a favorite, my pain point here that prevents me from giving 5 stars is they are only willing to take a few credit cards, even for very large parties. As a past server, I know that separate payments can be a nuisance, but I think that a restaurant geared towards larger parties should have a better way to handle this. If that policy was updated, I'd give 5 stars. read more