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Esther's Taco House

3.5 (558 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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Chicken taquitos from happy hour menu. Good size

Taco Tuesday at Esther's but really they have a happy hour from 3:30-6 pm with fair prices for tacos. They are busy so you may wait for table but they have to go option. Food is good. Big tacos. Bean dip needs more beans kind of watery with the salsa mixed in. Chicken taquitos crispy but not overly fried and dry!

One amazing Taco

This place has quality in food and customer service. Very kind and welcoming. My coworkers rave about it quality so I had to try. I will be coming back. Super Fire!!!! You'll need to try if you haven't yet!

Carne Asada Fries
Annie L.

First time ordering Carne Asada fries and it was good and filling! Normally get the Chile Relleno which is my favorite!! Shredded burrito was good but a bit dry. Service is great, very attentive. They check on you. They know if you don't need a menu, then you're a local.

Black Cherry  Margaritas
Marisa D.

Who's excited about Esther's now having a hard liquor license?!? Chip, salsa, tacos ....finally the long awaited Margaritas!!! YAY!!! New on the menu - Black Cherry Margaritas. It's so fleshingly delish!

Taco platter
Steve Y.

To go ordered the taco platter and the enchiladas. Carnitas, shrimp, pastor, and 2 asada tacos. Its was average. Needed more seasoning. The enchiladas- tasted like they dumped a container of salt into. Super salty. Took 1 bite and spit it out.

Taco Tuesday and Happy Hour menu as of 12/14/25
TJ K.

Love their alternative-island-raggae playlist. Food was so delicious and hit the spot! Recommends: pork tamales with red sauce chicken flautas beef taquitos beef enchiladas guacamole chips

Nachos with shredded chicken
Madison B.

This was my first time going to Esther's! I got a protein bowl and my husband got the nachos. The service was great, ambiance was very fun- I want to come back for happy hour, but the food was just alright compared to the selection we have in socal. I hope to come back to try tacos or something more popular on their menu.

Quesadilla with Asada - Yum!

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3 years ago

I saw Esther's tacos on Instagram. I drove 25 minutes. Out of my way to try their crispy beef hard shell taco. It was amazing must try.

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Super delicious salsa is amazing love the chips The workers are nice loves my experience thank you

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3 years ago

Food is still as great as usual! The service is awesome. You'll never feel ignored and always welcomed

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2 years ago

Meh. The service was slow. We waited 1/2 hour for the waitress to take our order. The food just ok. Not going back.

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Our favorite Taco place! Can't go wrong with any food choice and the hot salsa is the best. Service is fast and friendly.

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3 years ago

The best ground beef tacos with a huge helping of amazing Jack cheese on top. I love their wine margaritas!!

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2 years ago

Have been eating their food since they were in Downey. Best chile rellano and chile verde wet burrito.

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4 years ago

Walked in. Employee leaning on counter never looked up or acknowledged me. I left without a word from either of us.

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Esther's has been and will always be the best in our area. It is old school and love it.

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2 years ago

Ordered takeout. Estimated wait time was right on and the Tacos and salsa were both amazing!!!

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Ask the Community - Esther's Taco House

Is this the same one that used to be located in Downey/Bellflower Ca?

Yes. The Placentia location is run by the daughter and grandkids of the original Downey location.

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