Favorite Mexican food experience! The wait staff was so attentive and had great energy that made us feel like part of the family! The menu was varied and had something for everyone. The food was authentic and hit all the right notes. Loved it. Can't wait to go back with company and share our experience. read more

The food here was excellent! I had the green, white, and red and my roommate had the Mayan enchiladas and it's the closest to home style AZ and TX Mexican food I've had in a long time. It has a very cozy and homey environment with lots of different table configurations so plenty of seating and not too long of a wait even when we went at 630pm. Our server Alexis was so sweet, had great recommendations, and we even got a free dessert bite since it was our first time visiting. I would try a slightly elevated drink over the house margarita and I wish the weather was better so we could sit on the patio but we may try back in the fall. read more

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After reading the reviews, I was excited to try this place. We were sat in a darker area, but a private booth. The staff was attentive and kind. The complimentary chips and salsa were not bad but also not great. I tried the recommended entree and found it mediocre. Also not bad, but not great. I did think the portion size could have been better for the price or maybe some sides could have helped it out. read more

La Estrellita - Gina's Favorite - Mexican Near Me - Brighton, Colorado

It's okay. The thing I really, really, really hate is the diced canned green chili and diced canned jalapeño ! We go in and it's been a couple of visits and the order of smothered burrito ir anything with the "green chili" and it's basically an entire 4 oz can of the diced! If you want a great green chi smothered dish, just walk 2 blocks north on Main Street. El Camaron Loco read more

We came back to our favorite Mexican Restaurant! It's hot, It's fresh, and It's delicious!! Service is excellent no matter how busy they get! Come and enjoy this delightful restaurant downtown Brighton. read more

La Estrellita - Mexican Near Me - Brighton, Colorado

Wow! What a find. My daughter and I went to La Estrellita for lunch today and I loved the vibe, the waiter was a hoot, and the food was the best Mexican Food I've ever had. I had a Chicken Sopapilla and my daughter had 3 Steak Tacos. We told the waiter that this was our first visit and before we left, one of the owners came to our table with a full basket of sopapilla's with honey as a welcome gift. Great food, service and ambiance. read more

he atmosphere is enjoyable, the servers are great. But the portion sizes of the 2 Chili Rellenos were just really shocking to me! They were just soo tiny! i t was odd because I've never left a restaurant being hungry! Hmm, is it just me? They tasted good & the green chili was good,too! Maybe I'm just fat & expected more?! I've never had rellenos so tiny & I've had a lot of them in my life! Did the size just get smaller over time?! (I don't remember them being so tiny when I used to come here years ago!) read more

I'm rarely in Brighton, but have a friend who lives there and recommended this place. I met my out-of-town sister for dinner. So good! And fantastic service from Allison. Highly recommend!! The food was great, the queso was yummy, and the appetizer rellenos were our choice for a meal. Again, our server was awesome!!! read more

We've been wanting to try this place for awhile but evry time we stop by it's really busy. So tonight we decided to order it thru doordash. I got the 3 item plate and picked crispy relleno, beef and bean burrito, cheese and onion enchilada. First I will start by saying food was luke warm when we got it due to delivery so it might be better hot. The beans were grey and bland so I didnt eat those. The enchilada had good sauce but no onions to be found and couldn't even see the cheese in it. The burrito had barely any filling in it either. The relleno was the best thing. Had really good flavor and was actually the right kind of crispy relleno that I like and the green chile was good. Hubby got the carne Asada and he enjoyed it. Said it was tender. The chips had a funny taste to them and the salsa was not good which is surprising for a Mexican restaurant. With as busy as it always is I was expecting better. We usually go to El Jardin which is great and stuffs their burritos etc full of meat, cheese etc. Might give it another try if we can get in to eat there. read more

First time at this restaurant since moving to CO and we loved the food and the service. A great family-feel place with very friendly servers and staff! Loved the options and combos all within a reasonable price. We WILL be back! read more

Got a recommendation to go and it did not disappoint. The food was really good! I will definitely be going back.

We had such a delicious meal!! Everything was very flavorful, and prepared well. The service was super friendly and attentive. The salsas, chilis, and other sauces were very good. The relleno bites were something I hadn't had before, and very good. The server explained to me it's New Mexican (not Mexica) food, so they don't have some of the traditional favorites and agua frescas, but there are plenty of tasty familiar dishes and dishes to be tried on the menu. There's plenty of seating, both inside and out. read more

La Estrellita - Stuffed Sopapillas - shredded beef I took a few bites so you can see the filling. - Mexican Near Me - Brighton, Colorado

Very good food, I love their vegetarian green chili, however a jar of that to take home is $17 but I guess if it's good it might be worth it but I haven decided to pay that much yet read more

This place was recommended to us a couple years ago and now we're addicted. The food is amazing! I highly recommend the rellenos appetizer. The space is pretty small and the ceiling are short just FYI. They have a waiting area upstairs and outdoor seating. The staff is so nice and service is great too. read more

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Food is good, margaritas even better. If you are lucky you will have Jason as your server, who is also your entertainment. He is wonderful. The staff are all friendly and when it is patio weather it is great. read more

The service was great, nice server and all but the food not authentic mexican food at all!! Was at least expecting the green chile to be good but nope, if you want "chicano style" mexican food or a chubbys breakfast lookalike, this is the spot for you. read more

We came in here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. As a reviewer, I'm always trying to find something new to try. The reviews were good so we took a chance. Upon entry, I liked the vibe. I wish we'd sat on the patio on such a nice day but we were seated in the dinning area. Our server was not attentive, seemed rushed (even though it was around 2pm so between lunch and dinner rush) and the place wasn't overly packed so I'm unsure why she acted like she had much more important things to do than her job. The chips and salsa were very good. Salsa is flavorful with a tiny kick. I wish the chips were warm, it would make them perfect. Our service was a little slow. I got a Gina-Rita, margarita made with Blue Moon, and it was delicious. I also ordered the Grilled Chicken lime tacos with beans. My hubby got the Mayan enchiladas. He said his was delicious. Mine was on the cold side. Although I did love the corn tortillas. Overall mine could've been more flavorful and they gave me super small pieces of Avocado. My hubby was disappointed that they didn't have Horchata. I was surprised they didn't. I would've given this review more stars if we'd had better service and if mine wasn't cold. read more

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This place is hands down the best Mexican food experience I've had in the US. We had Joahn as our server and he was so polite and welcoming. Having spent 17 years in Colorado I am disappointed that I hadn't found this place until now. Do yourself a favor and give La Estrellita a shot. Thank you Joahn for the awesome service! read more

La Estrellita - 12" Chicken Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Brighton, Colorado

We found La Estrellita through the Yelp app. Thanks Yelp for helping us discover another great place to eat Mexican food. My husband ordered the three meat fajita combo. It came out sizzling hot and smoking. I ordered their August special which was a three chicken taco combo. It was very tasty and their rice was amazingly fluffy and flavorful. The service was great and everything came in a timely manner. I would definitely go back! read more

La Estrellita - Mexican Near Me - Brighton, Colorado

I was not impressed, was shocked it had more than four star review. The tacos were so small, the mild chili gave me heart burn and runny nose. So I think the chile actually was hot chile not mild. They gave my husband carne asada tacos and not arrachera. When we asked they said that what it was when we know it wasn't. We paid $100+ for dinner and had to take us to eat again after for something more to fill us. Which has never happened! I never leave reviews either.... But I was very disappointed. My tequila flight of four 1/2 shots were actually almost took by the bus boy because he thought they were empty ‍ that's bad. Sorry to leave this review but people work hard to take their family out, be better please. I feel like I totally wasted my money. read more

Husband wasn't impressed with Salsa for chips ... food was !! Service !! Overall would recommend!!

I love me some good Mexican food.. This is Aztec l/Mayan food from the Yucatán area. A bit different then northern Mexico food. Don't get me wrong the food was good just a few personal things I did not care for. 1. House made chips were to salty. This takes away from the chip itself. 2. Not sure what is was about the salad but I did not care for it. (Red salsa that comes with chips) I ordered the Tacos Al Carbon.. they were really hot when they came out I had to wait a few mins so I did not burn my fingers. My cilantro and onions were served in the side... nice but they fingers were then covered in cilantro when I scooped it up to put on my tacos. LOVED the tacos came with guacamole. I could tell I got the beans and rice from the side of the warming tray because my rice was a little hard and my beans were dried and crusty in areas. I eat both tacos and called it a day. I waited with my plate pushed away and napkin and all utensils piled on my plate hoping that waiter would notice. I saw home walk by only once since I finished. I had to flag him down to get my check. I paid and left. No Thank you for coming in or how was the food. read more

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Wait and system to manage the wait was 2 hours long and didn't make sense at all. Be sure to put your name in even before you get to the restaurant. Service was a 3.5. They were busy but I didn't come here to not have margs. Margs when we got them were a 4.5. Fajitas were a 3. My son said the burrito was a 5. Atmosphere was cool. Loved the patio seating and outdoor waiting area. Overall not bad, which was good considering the 1+ hour wait. read more

Our go to family Mexican restaurant. Been dozens of times and always great! Support local :)

Made a large order of burritos for customers around 6:00PM. It was a bit difficult to put the order in over the phone possibly due to the person taking the order being new? There was a significant amount of miscommunication. A few minutes later, I got a call saying that half the order will take an hour longer than the other. I told her that is completely fine but just make sure to not finish the quicker half and have it sit out cold. I was assured that would not happen. When we received our order, the quicker half was significantly colder than the other half, we didn't receive any utensils, and none of the containers were marked besides a couple of them. Overall, the food was decent, but it was a disappointing experience. read more

La Estrellita - Grande Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Brighton, Colorado

server was amazing and good was really good. ambiance is beautiful and feels like a small dive bar but more homey. will be coming back again. read more

Best green chili I've ever had in Brighton. The food was excellent !! The service was spot on and they were very attentive. I'll definitely be back read more

Came here on a Saturday night and the place was busy but we were able to get a seating for two pretty fast. The ambiance was nice. It felt like I was in a restaurant in Mexico. The service was good. Our waitress was really nice. We got the fajita quesadillas for appetizers and it was tasty but they had a lot of onion. I got the chicken tacos but the flavor was kind of bland. We also got a strawberry cocktail to share and it was tasty. It was a good but average meal. read more

La Estrellita - Fajita quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Brighton, Colorado

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Love this place. Great food. Fair prices. Good service. Supporting family owned local business is always a plus

If you don't want to wait for a table, another patron recommended to get here between 4-5:30 or so for dinner, or get on the wait list. Beware that the wait list is not reliable, at least not when we were there. Parking was easy to get in front of the building but there is plenty all around the building. Most people enter from the back of the building. This is where the intentional entrance is. It is easy to park in the front on Main Street and go down the stairs. The service was good for the most part. It was a 35 minute wait on a Wednesday evening around 6:30. This place is clearly a beloved family spot. The restaurant is in the basement of a larger building with a large outdoor patio. There were misters on the patio right by the front door. The wall air conditioning in the interior of restaurant was weak but you are in the basement so it wasn't too bad but note that it gets uncomfortably stuffy because they are packing a lot of people into the space. They offer complimentary chips & salsa, as well as refills. This isn't something you see often anymore. The salsa that accompanied the thoughtfully warmed chips was fairly mild but delicious. The food was good. I tried the fajitas. I didn't care for the seasoning on the steak or chicken, of which both were dry. I recommend trying something different off of the expansive menu. The green chile was good but not a standout. The guacamole and sour cream were very generous portions with the fajitas. The refritos were delicious and most certainly prepared with lard. The flour tortillas were soft. I will say, they are jockeying to get you to use a QR code to do the job of the wait person. Our wait person was absent and then measuredly showed up right after we paid via the app. She acted liked she didn't know but she had to be watching because she is responsible for collecting the payments. Why were we being tested? It was a quietly insulting gesture. Oh, and the default tip was set at 22%, including tax. We don't agree to the "suggested tip amounts" without figuring out the math since this is another swindle. We already did part of the waitperson's job and the restaurant raised menu prices so the tip is inherently raised. This left a pretty bad taste in our mouths but we got over it. Suggestive selling works on some people and that is what they are counting on. read more

I have been patronizing La Estrellaita for over thirty years. They make the best Mexican food in the Northeastern part of Colorado. They are situated in the City of Brighton Co. The food is not the only thing that makes dining here exceptional. The amazing service provided by Jason is always special. I will continue to frequent this gem with my Son his girl friend and my Grandson in the future. I tip my cap to the entire staff for a job well done. read more

We've been going to La Es almost my entire life- or at least since we moved to Brighton in '93. Growing up, we'd go almost every Sunday after church, it was probably one of the first jobs my brother ever had, and even though I moved out of state 16+ years ago, I have to get my La Es fix when I come home. Tonight I couldn't believe how packed it was with a long wait- the secret must have finally gotten out, that it's the best Mexican food in Colorado. I savored the salsa that has been my favorite since childhood, and had my regular taco and cheese enchilada. Everything was so delicious, as it always have been, and it is such comfort food for me now. Over the years, the space has evolved, fresh murals on the walls, no more buffet set up right near the entrance, but the same great service, and delicious food. Grateful that some things never change! read more

We had a Christmas gathering for our family of 28 people in the outdoor heated patio on Dec. 13th. Our server Daniel was amazing, he kept everything moving smoothly for our whole gang! The food was delicious, everyone enjoyed it. I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Food is amazing!! I highly recommend the mexi rolls. The honey and red sauce that comes with them is so yummy! We also tried the relleno bites and make sure you get them with the queso. Cheese on cheese and a little bit of spice, so good! We sat on the patio and I loved the lights. I want to come back and do some day drinking! Had a blast. Thank you. read more

Busy atmosphere but it's a serious good eats. So many options frankly too much to list here. Fresh delicious food. Service was top notch given how busy it is. read more

Everything was fantastic!! The staff was great! Our waiter was amazing and so fun!!! We'll be back!! read more

I like this restaurant in the heart of downtown Brighton. It's nothing fancy, but the margaritas are strong and the service is friendly. On my last visit, I ordered simply a beef taco and guacamole tostado with a side of refried beans. Their beans are da bomb! This is a very popular place so you can expect a wait during high-volume times like the dinner rush. But just grab a margarita and hang out on their upstairs patio. read more

I've never had a bad meal here. Service is always great. Outdoor seating is fun. Indoor seating is not my favorite it's dark and gloomy but the food is authentic and delicious I'll never stop coming here!! I've done take out a hand full of times and it's always hot when I get home.9 read more

This place is great. I love their chile relleno bites, and their enchiladas are sure tasty.

We found this place on the way home from the Wildlife Sanctuary and stopped for lunch around 3:30pm. It was a nice restaurant, In the front they had a sign about when the owners first started their business, and there were shelves of homemade salsas. I loved the warm tortilla chips (got three baskets) and the salsa was good - I wish a little less runny. My dad got a grande burrito and it was absolutely massive! For myself I got the red, green and white enchilada plate. All of the sauces were really tasty! Chicken was a little dry and ended up bringing the relleno home for leftovers. Overall good, classic Mexican restaurant. read more

La Estrellita - Burrito, enchilada, and Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Brighton, Colorado