Restaurant Rating: 4/5 Service Rating: 4/5 Food Rating: 3/5 Parking: Free Parking Lot Restaurant: This restaurant is quite fascinating, as it is housed in a former firehouse. There's plenty of seating available, including options in the bar area and outside. Service: The service was good; our waitress was attentive and professional. Food: Here's what we ordered: *Chips and Queso: Just okay for the price; any store-bought queso would do the job. *Beer Battered Fish: Very good. *Achiote Shrimp: Very good. *Side of Fries: Cold and stale. It seemed like the fries were cooked too early and left sitting out before being served. Conclusion: If you're craving tacos and don't have other options nearby, this place will do. However, it's not really worth the price, with small tacos costing around $6-$8.50 each. There also seems to be a common complaint about food coming out cold, likely due to poor temperature control or coordination in the kitchen. read more

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Great until the 'Keep Austin Weird' vibe took over. Tortillas are amazing straight from Texas. Brisket dries out as they chop it all beginning of day. Queso is top notch. No rice? Yeah, nah. read more

Took my son Joey this afternoon for a quick bite ! Had Pop's Nachos and Brisket Taco and a Breakfast Taco. Couple of pints. Sat at the bar and thoroughly enjoyed the eats and drinks. Nachos were delicious, steak bites on top were super tender! Brisket taco was very good as well. Bartender was pleasant and engaging and after an initial wait for her service she got to us and was great! The old firehouse building is super cool and cool on a super hot day! read more

Estrella - Breakfast taco, Brisket taco - Tacos Near Me - Downingtown, Pennsylvania

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Estrella is our favorite porch spot in downingtown! We come here and sip strong margs and snack on some chips and queso while we people watch. Queso is amazing and chips are salty and crispy. (I can't explain it but the red chips are the best). Steak tacos always hit. Service is always prompt and drinks keep coming if you want them to. Porch and whole outdoor area is dog friendly! read more

Estrella - Marinated Steak Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Downingtown, Pennsylvania

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It was good. We went here a few years ago and we got tacos. They weren't the best, but they weren't bad. The service was fast and the waiters were so kind. i WOULD go here again read more

Friendly staff, many types of tacos, BBQ, and cocktails/beers to choose from. Highly recommend stopping in to try. read more

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The food and the drinks were both average. While the queso was great, both of our entrees were just okay, a little bland, even. My BBQ platter was not tender or juicy (the pulled pork was actually pretty tough), and it was served with a tiny side of BBQ sauce. The service was good, but the ambience left a little to be desired, with the large, open room likening itself to a cafeteria. read more

This place is a classic downtown spot. It has classic outside seating, along with a little open area to the side. It stands out with its downtown feel, along with its seating. The food is quite good and the prices are not bad. We liked the variety of tacos offered. The different toppings make it difficult to decide. The wings were fine but the special sauce with them made them better. We enjoyed their house margs as well. Certainly want to go back more often, considering it's so close. Hopefully it will remain a staple of Downingtown. read more

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Good food and options, our server was very nice. Only four stars because it was ridiculously loud. But overall had a great time, will definitely go again. read more

I have mixed emotions about Estrella. I haven't been since they first opened but took the opportunity to try them out again for happy hour last Thursday. My husband and I dropped the kids off at their grandparents and got to Estrella at about 4:30 to snag a table outside. It was pretty busy already but there were still a few tables outside left. We were greeted by our server promptly and I ordered the Bitch is Back margarita which is only $5 during HR. The cocktail was so good and dangerously strong. I could drink so many of these because they just go down so smoothly. The husband and I ordered just about one of each item on the HR menu. The Brisket Chili was really disappointing. It was barely like warm when it was served to us which just made it unappealing for me to eat. The Crispy Brussels Sprouts were a hit as well as the Smoked Wings with Honey Hot sauce. We just wished there was more sauce on the wings or wish we had asked for more sauce on the side. We also ordered the Diablito Cauliflower Bites were tasty but soggy. After finishing our meal, I ordered a beer which took a little more than 30 minutes to arrive at our table. We were handed the bill and our server did not inform us that we could just pay by the QR code at the bottom of the receipt. A kind man (maybe an owner?) saw that we were waiting for our credit card to be charged and told us about the QR code. I thought that was a really cool thing for a restaurant to do and I wish all restaurants would adapt that checkout system. I want to absolutely love Estrella but we ran into some setbacks during our visit. read more

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The food was incredible. Our server Morgan was delightful. We came on a Sunday morning and were seated right away. Brunch drinks were great too. Should 100% have a higher rating on Yelp. Will be coming back! read more

Estrella - Insane Its All Gravy Baby. Good lawd - Tacos Near Me - Downingtown, Pennsylvania

I'm shocked by how low Estrella's Yelp rating is when it's probably the best restaurant in Downingtown! I've been here several times since its opening and always had a wonderful time. The cocktails are to die for. My fave was the Ladybird that they had on the menu this past summer. I tried the espresso martini and the holiday margarita at brunch today and they were both sooo delicious. And the food is amazing too! My go-to is the spicy southern fried chicken taco. From the food, to the decor, and the kind waitstaff, this will always be my favorite restaurant! read more

Estrella - espresso martini and holiday margarita - Tacos Near Me - Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Wandered into this place by accident but so glad we did. For drinks we had the fall classic and an old fashioned. Both really good. I had the pulled pork sandwich and in my opinion, this was one of the best it I've had. Other reviewers complained of slow or lack of service, we didn't have that issue. However, maybe the fact that we were here for lunch and not dinner or later for drinks, may be why. read more

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Like many others have stated, the food is pretty good but the service is not. We came on a weeknight after happy hour and ordered food with several marg pitchers. The "spicy" margarita that they offer--they do say it's a watermelon margarita, to their credit--is totally sweet, except for a couple slices of jalapeno that they throw in there. I guess you have to eat the jalapenos themselves to get any "spicy." Our waitress was sweet but it took a long time to get different things that we had ordered, including water and extra glasses. The wings were really expensive for what we got, in my opinion. If I recall correctly, it was $14 for 8 wings. We asked for the sauce on the side and the sauces were so watery (in texture, not taste) that it was more like a dressing than a sauce. The nachos were pretty good. I do love the outdoor atmosphere. It looks really cute with the hanging string lights. I also noticed a projector -- not sure if they do movies outside in the summer but that would be fun! I'd come back and order other drinks besides the margs. read more

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The table we were seating at outside had bird poop or something on the surface - it's a good thing the hostess who seated us was in such a hurry to get back to staring at her phone instead of making sure our initial experience was as good as can be. Our waitress was willing to clean up the situation, but this should have been handled beforehand I ordered the chicken and waffle while my wife got the tostada. My wife thought the tostada lacked flavor and looked messy. My chicken and waffle was completely covered with some bland gravy to the point I could not clearly see if there actually was a fried egg on top - when I cut the yolk it confirmed its existence. There was nothing special about this dish. There was too much and was bland. The waffle was okay, but the chicken was boring. read more

Apologies, but I can't rate you higher than the temperature of any of the food I received. We came in for dinner and, after being seated, promptly ordered our first round of drinks and food. We proceeded to wait for them to prepare our appetizer and, presumably, leave it somewhere for 20 minutes to cool off. The drinks came out after we were done with the appetizer of room-temperature, broccoli-cheddar-soup-from-concentrate-tasting queso that likely contained more corn starch than cheese and stale corn chips that clearly came from a bag. I pre-ordered my second round when I was half-way through the first during the 30 minute intermission between appetizers and dinner, but received my second round for desert regardless. Dinner may have been mostly appetizing had they served it after it was cooked instead of leaving it to assume room temperature. We had a number of tacos. While this place doesn't make their own corn chips, they definitely make their own flour tortillas because they were all doughy and under-cooked. The carnitas tasted like they might have been decent when hot. The BBQ brisket was evidence that this place clearly does Tex much better than Mex, but were also at room temperature. The predominant flavor of the shrimp tacos was mayonnaise, which I believe you're supposed to mix into the shredded cabbage with other ingredients to make a slaw, but hey, you're the professionals and I guess cold shrimp with cabbage topped with mayonnaise was what you were going for. Pretty much a failure on execution at every step. Don't bother yelling at your staff, this is almost always a management issue. But if you are so inclined, the waitresses name was SO SORRY. I know that because every time she approached our table she would exclaim "I'M SO SORRY," presumably for the wait, the atmosphere, the food--pretty much all the things you go to a restaurant for. Do better. read more

Some of the best menu selections in tacos, and cocktail menu, that I've found! This place is uncommonly awesome, with really creative and delicious flavors. I also really liked the dining room atmosphere and really kind and attentive service. I wish we had this restaurant in my home town! read more

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First impressions, nice atmosphere! Wasn't even greeted upon entering, received no additional menus to order. It didn't really seemed that we had a waitress, there was a disconnect from the start!! Was never offered silverware or additional plates , wasn't even asked if I wanted refills on our drinks!! Kinda felt like I was in a cafeteria and had to keep getting up and find someone for help!! Very weird!! 8 people in our party , prime opportunity to make a party feel welcomed and that didn't happen!! Waitress if that's what you want to call it , left our credit cards at the top of the table after processing our checks never directly handing them to us!!! Will probably not return!!! read more

I ordered the migas breakfast taco. Excellent start to my day! Slightly smoky flavor and the crushed corn tortillas added an interesting texture. Staff was professional and welcoming. read more

GREAT food! TERRIBLE margaritas, like we couldn't even finish them. I would note, some of their menu items seem to plagiarize an iconic Austin taco truck turned restaurant... I enjoyed the food, but if you've been to that iconic Austin taco place then it feels a little creepy to see so many items copied. read more

I think I found my new happy hour spot! Just moved to the area and was looking for a good Mexican restaurant/bar. Ambiance blew me away. Such a cool building with great character. I tried the RBF margarita it was very good quality ingredients. My wife enjoyed her drink as well. Service was excellent we had a great server. My tacos were average I guess probably would not order again. Steak was not very good. But I will definitely return for the ambiance and drinks! read more

Estrella - Steak tacos - Tacos Near Me - Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Always a great place as I love to support the local business that I live close to. However if you want to fail hire Kiley at the bar, she was rude and more interested in talking to the people she knew. While Emily was busting her butt to do everything behind the bar. Usually never sit at the bar but know that Emily is someone you always want on your team while Kiley is not. She was a detriment to the team. read more

This restaurant is overrated by far. My husband and I were excited to stop in as we live in Downingtown, and this spot looks super cute from the outside. Business is really starting to pick up in the area which is good for the town. Unfortunately the tacos here were extremely underwhelming and lacked flavor. We ordered several and the only one worth mentioning was the smoked chicken thigh, which had a nice bbq flavor that came through instantly. The briscuit taco was dry and tasted oddly like chorizo, almost like it was cooked mixed in with the other meats, and the seitan taco was completely flavorless and flimsy - the tortilla was soggy and fell apart instantly when I picked it up. I saved room for dessert but this was mediocre as well. The sopapillas were dry on the inside, and the chocolate cream they're served with was super heavy and oily. The banana pudding was okay but had way too much whipped cream and not enough fresh bananas. The best thing I had was the refried bean dip and chips. With the above said, I did like the atmosphere and do think this would be a fun spot to stop in, grab a drink and hang with a group, but you can get much better tacos elsewhere. I have had tacos in Austin, Texas and these don't come close. This spot missed the mark. read more

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Cute place and friendly service. Food was on the bland side and pricey for what you get. My fried chicken sandwich was obviously left in the fryer way too long and it wasn't a great cut of chicken either for $14. The slaw was bland and flavorless. Nice selection of beer and wine but the cocktails were also rather dear too - classic margarita came in a rocks glass with lots of ice for $12. Maybe it was an off night, I'd probably give it another try. read more

Great upscale Mexican restaurant in the heart of Downingtown. Food is solid and it's obvious there is a lot of thought & love that goes into the food. Maybe a little pricy but higher quality deserves a premium. Come and enjoy! read more

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I don't know how this place gets bad reviews! Don't trust them. The brisket (anything) is out of this world. So is the queso :)

Went here as a last minute decision for dinner and was not disappointed. Our margaritas were delicious and the food was so good! Our waitress was excellent and the outdoor seating was very nice. We will definitely go back again. read more

Kind of expensive for the portion sizes, I hope you're in a chilling mood because nothing about the service is quick but the food is incredible! Highly recommend the Queso read more

Estrella - Tacos Near Me - Downingtown, Pennsylvania

This place is trying to be too many things and in my opinion it's failing with at least the bbq and area. My first impression of the restaurant interior was can you bring back the tables and chairs that Molly Maguire's had?? Sitting at a long table with no back made me feel like I'm back in high school. Didn't have great memories there and generally don't like feeling like I'm back in a cafeteria especially for $15-20 a plate. Close to $80 for a family of 4 with no drinks. Atmosphere otherwise was okay, sports on tv volume up a bit loud but it was a home team game so eh I can talk over it. Service was efficient and pleasant but I can't say I felt any extra love from any of the staff overall during our visit. Like no one seemed thrilled to be at work. I look for that especially in a local place and didn't feel it here. No visit from a manager or owner during our visit (12/9/18, 6:30 pm) to ask about experience or the food. For the food, here's my biggest issue and why I can't see myself returning unless some things are updated. First I look at this menu and I'm like okay your a Tex Mex place that's also a BBQ place that's also a burger place. So what should I order? I went for the bbq, the plate I got came with 3 kinds of meat, bread, onions, pickles and no sides. Very traditional bbq. Taste of the brisket was decent but not amazing, same with the pulled pork. We were given an assortment of Mexican sauces and I was like okay awesome they must have a selection of bbq sauces also (I'm a BIG sauce person) and the waiter said they have no BBQ Sauce. This very much surprised me given the style of bbq I was eating. Where's my tray of 6 different sauce options ?? If you are not trying to be a bbq place why have those options on the menu? No serious complaints on the chicken sandwich, the chili was lacking beans and other typical chili ingredients so that member of our party was not thrilled either. If I do go back (which would not be my choice, again the cafeteria tables are a no no for me) I guess I would try the tacos but I'm not seeing any sides to go there that would match (rice, etc) so I guess just 2 $6 tacos and hope for the best. Drinks also looked good but a bit pricey ($8 plus) so we kept with water. read more

Estrella - Chips and salsa ($4) - Tacos Near Me - Downingtown, Pennsylvania

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Food is fabulous. Service less so. Indifferent at best. Failed hipster rude at worst. Figure out how to manage a busy place and be polite at the same time, please. read more

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Excellent tacos and a great location! Love the outdoor seating areas and the fun events they host here. The Mexican coffee is fantastic and I loved it even more in a cappuccino Great addition to the neighborhood! GET THE BISCUIT!! best ever. read more

Estrella - Biscuit and margarita - Tacos Near Me - Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Great tacos: my favorite are the black bean taco and the cauliflower taco. They offer 2 kinds of shrimp tacos and I cant decide which I like best so sometimes I get those too. They have a fried avocado taco which was the only one I disliked but just not my taste to have avocado warm and in oil. Service fast every time there / prob 8 times. Breakfast is good too - but i love going at end of day and relaxing outside with a drink read more

On the plus side, both the hostess and server could not have been more pleasant and friendly, the space itself is really nice, and my drink, a Lady Bird, was lovely and refreshing. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. We were shown to a table that felt dirty and sticky,  and there was a dirty knife left behind from the previous diners. The couple next to us left soon after we were seated but their table wasn't bused until we were almost done with our meal, which was actually fine because we had someplace to put the dirty knife when it wasn't removed from our table by the staff. Despite hearing great things about the food, everything we ordered was a disappointment. The Brisket Sandwich was dry and chewy, the cauliflower tacos were just kind of weird tasting (and we love cauliflower tacos), and the black bean tacos lacked seasoning.   Our visit was on a Saturday around 7pm, a time when we'd usually expect a restaurant to be operating at their best. We had been hoping to find a new favorite place, but sadly Estrella isn't it. read more

Updated Review Second visit. Boy it sucked! Got the House special breakfast taco. One Taco $8. I'm not kidding. I had one bite. I took it home, my dog liked it. Wife had two miserable breakfast tacos. Couldn't get anyone to wait on us for 8 minuets despite being the only people there. Waiter never asked how we liked it, which was good for him because I was pissed. What a waste of time money and food. I will never return. I have 3 homes in Mexico. I'd be run out of the country serving this crap for $8. read more

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Impressed by management and the involvement in the community. A fantastic atmosphere for a date or family meal. Tap list and drinks are top tier. The food and service has gotten progressively worse over time. I'm chalking it up to the difficulty of finding experienced help during COVID. They will figure it out because they care. read more

BREAKFAST TACOS. Need I say more? The H-town is solid gold. Refried beans, smoked brisket, fried eggs, bacon, top that off with some house-made sauces... delish! $8 bucks is a little steep but everything is of quality. La Colombe coffee is hot, fresh and bottomless. Unfortunately, beer is off limits until 11 am... boo. I have been in here for drinks later in the evening and they have solid cocktails including margarita pitchers to share. read more

Estrella is a solid taco shop that will become a mainstay in the borough if you ask me! I've been a few times and every time I've enjoyed what I've ordered. I wish there were more vegetarian options but at least there are options! The avocado tacos are good but I suggest fresh avocado over the fried. Surprisingly the fried isn't nearly as flavorful as one would think. I really love the loaded beer queso minus the meat of course. It's delicious! The chips have been hit or miss. Sometimes they are extra limey which i love and other times I don't taste even a hint of lime. My carnivorous friends (jerks) rave about the brisket and carnitas! Also, the sauces are good, the jalapeño and habanero are both delicious! What would make Estrella 5 stars? A good pico should replace the flavorless salsa and it seems that the same dishes I typically order tend to taste a bit different each time! Service is always great! The food comes out very quickly and staff are friendly and accommodating. read more

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We had a phenomenal experience here. Our waitress, Caleigh, offered great suggestions and humor. Outdoor seating. Quality was top notch and portions a bit bigger than you might otherwise expect from similar restaurants. Priced fairly. Lots of choices and everything was expertly prepared for maximum flavor. We had the Texas Sheet cake -- a perfect desert to end with. It was so large we had to pack some to go. Inside it felt it could get loud so be mindful if you are looking for a quieter place. Highly recommend - you won't be disappointed. read more

The churros don't have cinnamon sugar on them ??????????????????????????? Good ambiance, lots of outdoor seating read more

Food tasted great and so did the drinks, but we got sick when we got home. I won't be going back.