They had amazing service and accommodated our large party. The staff was amazing and I would highly recommend this place!

If you're looking for the perfect romantic date night spot, you should definitely check out Estrella. My boyfriend found this restaurant on Yelp when we were in the Riverside area, and it did not disappoint. It's a very vibey lounge with live music and incredible food. We ordered the shrimp cocktail (10/10) and the salmon plate (10/10), along with agua frescas, guac, frijoles, freshly house-made tortillas, and chips. Everything was perfect--from the quality of the food to how well each dish paired together. Our server, Dani, was very kind and made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back next time we're in Riverside. read more

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Not exactly what I was hoping for. Food wasn't filling and the drinks could be stronger. Definitely not a place to go out to eat or go on dates. Seating is weird and you're bound to end up in an uncomfortable seating arrangement. More of a place to hit up after you've already gotten tipsy and wanna listen to live music, but you could also drink from the street and see the show considering they have an open area for the band. Not coming here again though read more

This place is one of the few that my wife and I keep coming back to keep the fire going in our love life. The ambience of this place has good mixture of warm and welcoming decor but entertaining at the same time. It's one of those hidden gems that you can't get anywhere else. The food is amazing, everything from the tacos to your Sopes, and Ceviche is what you'd expect and better. We haven't had one plate that we don't enjoy! But what I would have to say is the most valuable attribute of this place are the people that work here. People like Paolo, who always greets you with a great smile and David, who's very attentive and welcoming , is what makes this place a great overall experience. read more

Every time I come here, whether during the day or on the busy nights, the service is great. The servers are welcoming and quick. The bartenders are funny and take care of everyone even when it's super busy. My food is always delicious and quick. The expo Alize always brings food out with a smile and is accommodating and sweet. Someone needs to give her a raise! read more

Ambiance was cool. Prices were high. Food and drinks were just ok. Honestly the best thing was the chips and salsa which we had to pay extra for and the fries with the kids meal were very good. We got fajitas the shrimp was very good and the portion was large. We also ordered the ribeye which was expensive and half fat and didn't come with any sides. We also ordered aguachiles were bomb and a fried fish platter which was ok and a kids bean burrito also just ok. I got a margarita which was in a very short glass with a ton of ice. Not worth the $16 that's for sure. We won't be going back. Prices too high for what the food is worth. read more

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I had the carne asada burrito, it was quite hefty, I was only able to eat half. We also ordered the guacamole as an appetizer. This restaurant has plenty of seating, we got there almost right at opening and were seated right away. Service was fast and friendly. They had some good music going as well. Street parking can be hard to come by, especially on a weekend but there is a parking structure nearby. read more

Estrella Cantina Lounge - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Food was okay we didn't eat much we came from lunar new year celebration where there was plenty of food trucks! We came here ordered a drink, amd appetizers hot wings classic bone in and taquitos de papa which is one of my hubby's faves. Service was okay actually not door good. I had to get up and get napkins the hot wings were saucy, messy but good. Ambiance was nightlife, you would gi there for drinks you can view the street and see ppl walking by. Drinks were typical price about 15-16 a little high but your going out so its price you pay. read more

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Food and drinks are amazing, along with a great atmosphere. Ask for Enrique! He is an amazing waiter and created a great experience for us!

Loved loved loved this place. My girlfriends and I came for a bday dinner and had a great time. Their lemon drop and music was so good. Perfect for pictures! read more

Estrella Cantina Lounge - Perfect atmosphere!! - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Food - 10/10 Had the Enchiladas plate, easily one of the best plates I've had due to simple plating, complex flavors, and portions. Service - 10/10 Wait staff attentive Ambiance - 10/10 Very lively for dinner and lounge experience. Not a place if you want to deeply talk as the music is quite loud. read more

Estrella Cantina Lounge - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

We arrived just in time before the Conjunto Norteño started playing so getting a table was easy. We ordered food and drinks and both were awesome. I would definitely return to this restaurant again. I has the sopes and guacamole. And we had a couple of Paloma Negras and Margaritas to wash down the good food. The music playing also was not too loud and it was enjoyable. read more

Estrella Cantina Lounge - Paloma Negra - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Such a fun spot! The food was amazing, the drinks were on point, and the vibe turned into a whole party by the end of the night. Perfect place if you want good Mexican food and a great nightlife atmosphere. read more

Estrella Cantina Lounge - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

The service here is amazing !! and the food is delicious!! I would recommend anyone to come here and try their food and drinks !! read more

Estrella Cantina Lounge - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Perfect for a girls night out & great drinks ! Definitely coming back! Great service! read more

Estrella Cantina Lounge - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

The tacos were great the service was amazing! Super thankful to the staff that helped me out of my situation. I think waitress name was Fabiola, I could never thank you enough for knowing to read the uncomfortable situation I was in and helping me out. Your hospitality did not go unnoticed and I could only thank you for working tonight and changing my environment. After that music and drinks were perfect!!! Security was also the best... read more

Estrella Cantina Lounge - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Great night out! The music and food are just the best. The staff was a bit busy but it was a busy night and they did a great job, drinks were strong tonight too so thank you for a good and tasty night! read more

David's Customer service was 10/10 very respectable and attentive to my friends and myself.

Great customer service , great music and David is the best waiter everyone is very welcoming and nice

Amazing service great music and drinks waiters are very nice and food is very tasty ! Abraham and David are the best !!!

First time here was good ambiance, live music and good service and David was a great server! Vibes 10/10!

Mhhhhmm so yummy!! We love our Mexican food and they did not disappoint! We got free churros for just checking in and they were so perfect. They were nostalgic of happy Disney churros. Yes safe to say we enjoyed them very much My go to is always fajitas and the mixed steak, chicken and shrimp combo was perfection. Me and my boyfriend shared and it was more than enough. We ended up getting extra corn tortillas, beans and rice bc there was so much yummy meats. I had a strawberry mango margarita that was quite lovely. Everyone else really enjoyed their foods and drinks. I would def recommend. 10/10 food, service, ambiance all the things Jaden was out sweet and kind server. Everything was so great read more

Estrella Cantina Lounge - Dranks - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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I had the most horrible service experience ever, her name tag spelled Alize. She was the most rudest server I have ever met. She has a huge attitude problem this is very unprofessional!! Do not get sat at her tables if you want attitude with your food. She needs to be fired, or not even be a server and away from customers. Food was good though! read more

Once again, my experiences with the bail bondsmen business brothers has me seriously questioning these fronts of business... Capitalism at its finest. Let's try to monopolize as many storefronts in downtown Riverside as we can whilst promoting ultimate social media and less than sub-par personal experiences... Let's create a fancy environment while our employees are dressed to the nines whilst paying almost no attention to our patrons whatsoever. Let's ignore our actual patrons and pay our almost entire, small attention to the funny, lackluster bartender while forgetting basics like tortillas and chips or drinks to our patrons. Let's ignore fancy things like paper towels or soap in the bathroom, who needs them? Let's pump the music so loud you have to shout before the band for night decides to set up and warm up before 9pm on a slow, Tuesday night? Let's ignore the drunk female asking another female patron trying to enjoy her meal mid-bite demanding a dance whilst you fill her with another drink? Let's ignore "tacos" with all the fillings on top of and outside of the tacos instead of in them? Let's ignore all of that, and enjoy your experience. Never again, McQuire brothers. Never again. Shame on you! read more

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This place is magnificent. My friends and I had a blast at this place celebrating their birthdays. 10/10 would recommend for a great and fun time!!! read more

Ambiance and location is great. Minor complaint would be that chips and salsa is not complimentary.

Stumbled upon this place last night as we were looking for something to eat. I got asada fries and enjoyed the asada but that was about it . Drink was also not what I expected but the ambiance was good . read more

Second time here the food is really good a little bit overpriced but not exaggerated, their service is always good. Servers are very attentive they always have music playing pretty loud. I think they have bottle service and I think they have Banda as well on certain nights. This is the second time as mentioned that I come here and I always order the same thing which is a molcajete I'm gonna be posting pictures of the menu and my receipt Menu states molcajete comes with chicken, shrimp and steak all for a price of $69 And both times that I've come here I noticed that my bill has an extra fee of $2 They do add a service fee. they add $2 dollars for "carne asada" on the molcajete Both times I questioned them and ask them why they add $2 for Asada the menu does not say it's an extra fee, both times they gave me a refund with no explanation With that being said check your receipts carefully before you pay read more

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We stopped here after the Mission Inn 10K run. We were surprised we were able to get in but so glad we did. Unlimited mimosas! Great food and amazing service were exactly what we needed after our morning workout The queso fundido and taquitos were really good and we all enjoyed our entrees. We also received free churros for checking in on Yelp! read more

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We made a last minute sitting for a group of 14 to celebrate a birthday. Tables were quickly assembled and we were allowed to be seated even though our entire party hadn't arrived. Festive environment with fairly loud music playing while Thursday Night Football was on the one television behind the bar. Food menu and drink menu had well beyond the typical fare offered by a Mexican spot. Wonderful selection. Our orders were taken around the table and drinks continued to flow. I had an Arnold Palmer to start but soon relented to peer pressure and had a shot of reposado tequila. The favorite food items around the table were the carne asada fries, chicken wings,the queso birria, shrimp enchiladas and potato taquitos. I had the star of the show with the molcajete. The fiesta came to the table with protein and vegetables hanging out of the stone bowl. Shrimp, chicken and steak all perfectly cooked, with green onions and tender flavorful nopales. Beans and rice arrived by separate plate along with the corn and homemade flour tortillas (some of the best on University Ave if not the city). The food stayed hot until I put leftovers in the doggy bag, still warm when I got it home. Everyone enjoyed their meals and most had enough to take home. They have a unique birthday celebration and the birthday girl couldn't have been happier with the special treatment. Well done. We were on our way out as the live music was warming up. Next time we will stay for the music! read more

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Just know that Downtown Riverside's expensive. That being said, Estrella was worth it. I got the asada tacos and my wife got the carnitas and they were exceptional. Beans and rice weren't noteworthy, but still solid. We split a bowl of corn for an appetizer and that was good, too, but a little one note. read more

Estrella Cantina Lounge - Upper-end beef and great flavor in these carne asada tacos. Get a side of beans and rice and a beer (or a margarita) to round out it out! - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Amazing place to go have dinner with friends! the food is GREAT! the drinks are GREAT! and customer service is PHENOMENAL!

Never, never, ever again!!! Let's start by talking about the great work they put in on the aspect and vibes. They are awesome!! From the outside looking in, very inviting. Once you are seated that's it. Long wait time to get a drink smh. Food was not up to par. No flavor what-so-ever. Boo It needed salt. We ordered wings w fries, yuck! Very fatty and undercooked wings. We got three sopes ( 2- asada, 1 chicken) again no flavor what-so-ever. Add some salt at least, please. The michelob ultra and Expresso martini were very very good! Keep making those lol . I would give a better review if I was paid back my money for the unflavored and poor food. Get a new chef or at least step up your flavoring and better quality meat for the prices you are charging. read more

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Tacos were a 7 from 1-10. Good quantity. Guacamole is great. Fries are super crunchy and delicious. The drinks were the main event. So delicious. Service was great. Ambiance was super nice. Live music- a mariachi band. read more

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Cynthia, one of the hostesses was extremely rude. I have never been to an establishment with someone so unprofessional.

Came in after hiking Mt. Rubidoux with my girlfriends & Jaden was our server. She was the sweetest and complimented our color theme we had on (we were celebrating Galentine's day!) :) She was also very attentive and made my first experience here pleasant. I ordered the green chilaquiles with chicken. It came with an egg & topped with avocado. It was good & it had enough protein. I also ordered their watermelon agua fresca & it was sooo refreshing and not the sweetest, which I like. They don't serve chips or salsa upon seating so i was kinda bummed about that. There's outdoor seating & the decor is very chic! Definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

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The worst experience ever at this place .I had reservations for my birthday and the short ass manager wanted to kick us out because we would purchase more alcohol and was giving us stupid reasons. The manager was really rude and did not apologized for anything .after that we waited for about an hour to get more drinks .Thanks ESTRELLA TAQUERIA FOR RUIN MY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION NEVER AGIAN !!!!! WORST SERVICE EVER !!!!! read more

I've come here once before, but the most recent time was my best friends' launched a tequila brand, Mas Vida and we went to celebrate this restaurant stocking it on their shelves. It was really cute, they had themed drinks for the night and branding throughout the restaurant. The service started out slow, mostly because there were so many of us and not enough servers, but they ended up working it out as the night went on. It was also karaoke night so my friends and I sang a song or two. read more

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Food tasted terrible, we were served brownish colored guacamole, stale chips, our entrées were cold & tasted as they were previously reheated I would not recommend this place read more

The food was okay and the ambiance was cute, but everything else about this restaurant was a huge disappointment. Our server couldn't explain anything on the menu, never once asked if anyone wanted another drink, and told us they couldn't split our bill by couples--even though we specifically asked about that before ordering. On top of that, they added a 20% automatic service charge (for terrible service) AND an extra 3% "due to increasing prices." If prices are going up, update the menu--don't tack on hidden charges at the end. It feels shady and dishonest. Management is just as much at fault here. Adding a built-in 20% tip seems to give servers permission to do the bare minimum, and in this case, our server didn't even meet that low bar. The food and atmosphere can't make up for overpriced, sneaky charges and terrible service. Shame on this establishment--I won't be back. read more