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    Estrella Negra

    4.1 (626 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    ESTRELLA NEGRA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Tamale Sampler (4pc.)
    Jane D.

    Food was just fine. Nothing crazy but not bad. Wouldn't make a trip for it. Service was nice.

    Danny A.

    This review is long overdue The restaurant gives you playa del Carmen beachside bar vibes. The staff treats you like a regular, which is welcoming. The drinks are amazing. I come back for the pepino loco, it's a refreshing cucumber, pineapple drink that's just refreshing. All the food I've tried has been good. The poblano surf and turf burger is a favorite, but you can't go wrong with the tacos either.

    Horchata
    Jameson F.

    Had three tacos for their taco Tuesday special. They were great; very filling, clearly made with quality ingredients, and had a great taste, each for the great price of around 3.50. Their horchata was also excellent. Service was exceptional. The waiter was very accommodating and friendly, and created a welcoming atmosphere within the restaurant.

    Chicken pozole
    Trice T.

    This place was so good. The food was amazing and the chicken pozole was to die for. We cane at happy hour time and the server s awesome...she took care of us and was so friendly. The ambiance here is super cool with great artwork and nice music. I will definitely be back

    Menu
    Steve M.

    Made a reservation which is highly recommended since the place is pretty small. Maybe 15 tables at most. They have a great cocktail and mocktail menu for everyone to enjoy. Started out with the three salsa combo and they just got spicier as you went across. They were all good. The empanada sampler is a must. The goat cheese and chicken ones were excellent. The spinach and chorizo ones were also good. The first two were better. The deep fried avocado spears were great if you could get past the texture. It was odd for me but they were very good. The service was on par but next time we are sitting in one of the six chairs at the bar. Make a reservation.

    Poor enchiladas, crammed into this tiny container.
    Gina F.

    A friend recommended this place when I lamented the unavailability of posole sans pork. My cafeteria at work used to make it with a chicken base, and I loved it. I'm a vegetarian but I will deal with chicken broth as that is also the only way I can have my beloved matzoh ball soup. However pork is a little too... just no. In any event I placed an order and and got the much lauded mango enchiladas, goat cheese quesadillas, and the vegan posole. Pick up was easy because, at 7pm on a Thursday, the place was dead. (People! Why aren't you in here eating?) The sieve is fun and cozy. I took my food home and it was delicious as expected. I really like the unique flavors in the enchiladas, though I was a little disappointed they were presented so poorly, crammed into a small container and kind of a mess. I liked the quesadilla a lot, but then I love goat cheese. The dried mango was a nice contrast to the cheese. The vegan posole verde was pretty good. Maybe the rojo flavors are more my thing, but I'll have to stick to the veg version.

    Pozole (good kick to it)
    Esther S.

    Surprised us with how great everything tasted. There were strong kicks of flavor and overall the food felt fresh and home made. Prices initially felt a lil high, but everything was well worth it. Strongly recommend a visit!

    Vegan Green Posole, Tamarindo Wings, Red Chicken Posole, mezcal bevs
    E'diva M.

    Estrella Negra: where have you been all my life? I tried this restaurant during a visit to Chicago. I live in LA where food options are endless. Still, I came home after enjoying Estrella: Mind. Blown. Ambiance: modern Mexican and Chicano arts, colorful and elevated. Casual, stylish comfy. Lots of Insta-friendly moments! Service: phenomenal table and bar service. The EN team is top-notch and are clearly committed to earning your repeat business (it was obviously a "where everybody knows your name" type establishment. FOOD: where do I begin? The menu is modern Mexican, with a twist by Chef Otoniel Michel. Without fear of disruptive creativity, Chef Otoniel offers a carefully curated menu with a delightful play on flavors. My recs: Mango Salsa Goat Cheese Enchiladas. You read it right. I got them with chicken and I've been craving them long after coming back to LA. Tamarindo Wings: again, yes. The award-winning wings are a must-have experience. Posole: there's vegan green and chicken red. I love them both, but I dream of the vegan green. No soy, no tofu, no processed protein source - only avocado. Mezcal and beer offerings abound. My fave: El Alacran mezcal cocktail. Go get yourself one...or five.

    Concha Burger and fries
    Jeannette T.

    Don't walk- run here! The food is amazing!!!!! The service was fantastic and the ambiance is truly unique! Went on a Thursday when they first opened and that was a perfect time. I am not sure how busy they get but they are a smaller restaurant. So opening time was perfect. Everything we ate was delicious. I had the concha burger and that did not disappoint. The burger was cooked perfectly and the sweetness of the concha mixed with the burger was a perfect combination of flavors!

    Heaven

    This hidden gem is small in size, but huge in what it delivers. The chef owner is a perfectionist and creates cocktails appetizers soups - - one of which is a green pozole that is totally exquisite in taste. Whether it's a concha burger made with homemade roll, yummy tacos dozens of varieties of unique margaritas, tamarind chicken wings or fried avocado wedges- - you'll wonder why you've missed out on this artful intimate retreat. The menu is creative, and what is served to you has been so thoughtfully delivered. . The chef has a rare ability to know precisely when to stop with a certain seasoning. -- he's an expert and it shows. Buen provecho!

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    2 months ago

    Funky cool little spot with great vibe and great not entirely traditional Mexican food. Pleasing to the palate alcoholic beverages

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    The wings are great, they have a happy hour, and the staff is super friendly. Will definitely be back!

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    Empanada's are fabulous, Day of the Dead art theme, and great service. This team has been around a long time and they deliver.

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    Really good food... the burrito bowls!!! Cute spot and great service! We will be back!

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