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    Esteban's Mexican Restaurant

    4.1 (53 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Fish Tacos
    Ray F.

    Tried the new location the other day for lunch, it is literally across the street from its original spot. Its still being finished out but the kitchen is open for business. The dining room was still being set up but a couple tables and chairs were available. The place was busy and most people were taking their food to go. A one page menu, I opted for the fish tacos, and order of two with hot sauce. The kitchen is quick and effecient, from the time I ordered until my tacos were handed to me, maybe ten minutes? The fish was nice golden brown batter fried with a dressing of slaw on nice corn torillas, with the hot sauce. *The Hot is not for the faint of heart, if you are even vaguely fearful of fire sauces go with the mild. This one packs some heat! A quick inexpensive lunch, still a good value but in a much larger location, inside the former T's Cafe spot in the big victorian house on the corner. 3.5 Stars rounded up for the quick friendly service 00936

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    Etienne L.

    I've been going here for 10+ years and I get a burrito every time. They always put a good amount of each ingredient and the tortillas are amazing! The staff has always been nice, and the service is quick. They also have plenty of indoor seating.

    Super wet burrito with pork, cheese, beans and rice. Took half home for lunch the next day. Salsa Verde was delicious .

    Finally I found a Mexican restaurant that taste like Mom's cooking. Soft tender juicy carnitas! Homemade tortillas so yummy!!

    Regular Ranchero Burrito

    Always great service, quality, delicious food, and great prices! Whenever we're looking to eat out, Esteban restaurant is the first place we think of. Thank you for always providing us with the best spot to eat in downtown Arcata! Today we got a Regular Ranchero Burrito and Regular Chile Relleno Burrito To-Go, and both were delicious and hit the spot!

    Super Fish Burrito!
    Mary M.

    The homemade tortillas will blow your mind!!! Very bomb, Al pastor, on point. Everything was GREAT!

    Wet burrito with red sauce. Son loved it.

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    Not only was the food actively gross and dry but they messed up all three of orders. No redeemable qualities do not eat here.

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    1 year ago

    Fast service and super friendly staff. The food is delicious every time I go there. Plenty of seating. I've never had to wait for a table.

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    Burrito was good but who the heck puts lettuce in a burrito? 3.5 rating and mostly cause they're nice people

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    1 year ago

    Best tostada of my life! Great atmosphere. Great service. Reasonably- priced. I'll be back.

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    2 years ago

    Fast and delicious burritos! The horchata was yummy! Service is super quick! We will definitely come back again! Worth a drive!

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    Delicious! Very friendly service. Lots of vegetarian options. The sauce on the wet burritos is fantastic.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing burritos, the homemade shell just sends it over the top. Definitely will be coming back soon

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    This was the worst burrito I've ever had. I ordered carne asada and got hamburger. He never brought the drinks. Never again.

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    2 years ago

    Best burritos hands down.. home made tortillas best chicken chipotle flavor is out of this world

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    2 years ago

    Great food, fair pricing, I'm from LA and this is one of the few places I'll go to get Mexican around here

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    3 years ago

    Amazing food. Always quality ingredients. Great Customer service every day, in a sunny warm spot in Arcata

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    This place is surprisingly good. Some of the softest most delicious pupusas I've had ever. They do…read morea pupusa taco even and have a bunch of great things on the menu. Probably one of my new favorite trucks for lunch. The service is pretty quick and It seems to be run and operated by a nice local family.

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    5.0(24 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    First time trying Backwood Burritos after walking by it multiple times and I will be back!…read moreGot the outlaw burrito and it was delicious! Eggs, chili, and the chipotle crema made it super creamy and the bacon provided a good texture difference. Chorizo was excellent providing a punch of spice and salt. Only thing is that it was a little hard to tell there was supposed to be tater tots in it, as they seemed to get lost in the rest of the ingredients. Tortilla was also very good, could tell it was high quality. Staff is super friendly (just 1 guy and his burrito cart) and price is good for the quality of the ingredients. ~$12 for the one I got which is the most expensive. Definitely a must try for Arcata! Overall: 4.7/5

    still do not know the hot spots around here but the 2 i tried to get breakfast at had a line (so…read morelikely are good) but i didn't want to wait. Grabbed a coffee at Jitter bean then a Burrito here...only 1 meat burrito left so gave it to the boy and just took a few bites. the guy working the cart was super friendly and kind. it's a quick and easy breakfast! size was a bit small for the price but does seem to be the standard size in relation to other burrito spots in Arcata (i'm used to San Diego which is on another level of Mexican food). solid food easy access get it while you can for best selection. great service. seems to be a popular pick around here.

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    Outlaw burrito and stickers

    Backwood Burritos - Outlaw Burrito. Super delicious and loved the chorizo and chipotle crema in it.

    Outlaw Burrito. Super delicious and loved the chorizo and chipotle crema in it.

    Backwood Burritos - Outside food cart where you order & pay.

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    Outside food cart where you order & pay.

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