The food is good! The enchiladas plate is good! The restaurant smells good and the bathroom is clean! The service was great and we got our food fast with in 20 minutes! I was impressed! I chowed down and the food was hot! Next time I will order the fajitas! My son ordered the taco plate with hard shells and he loved it! It came with the Mexican rice! We barely got done with the chips then our food was here! I loved it so I tipped big! The price was reasonable! I had a good experience! read more

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This place was great. Good service, great food. They sell their green chile and salsas in local grocery stores and it is great as well. If you haven't tried this place you should! read more

Every time we go into this restaurant we are met with great service and great food. I have yet to have a bad experience here. Also an awesome spot to eat outside as well. read more

Over charged my credit card, called Manager regarding the over charge. They claimed human error and said the would refund difference, never happened!! Very discouraged as they just lost a long time customer in me! read more

It's not that great of food! Have tried a couple of times and not to tastie! Very hard to find good Mexican food in Brighton!

I ordered Mayan enchiladas plate instead of spicy shrimp tacos after asking the waiter what was better, and he just said enchiladas. I don't know what he meant better but the enchiladas were horrible, with no flavor and the taste of uncooked tortillas as well, the rice was excessively salty. I personally felt that Our waiter was unhelpful and at one point appeared to be displeased with his position because he was acting very serious and unpleasant. In all honesty, I believe Brighton has other Mexican restaurants that are way better and pleasant. I doubt I'll return. read more

My wife's favorite food is Mexican, while for me that type of food is just ok. Having said that, if this restaurant was anywhere near my house, we would go once a week! The food was very good: my wife had the enchiladas, which she really liked, while I had the hamburger, which I have to say was one of the best burgers I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, and the bun seemed like it was just baked. The restaurant is so unique and cozy, and the staff was simply incredible. Allison was our server, and she was the best. Highly recommended! read more

2 out of 5 is a fair review. It's not really authentic. I'm Spanish and I know my food. A lot of people lined out of the door. So I really assumed it would be fantastic. We were at the bar since there was no wait. One of the girls, was not at all nice. She ignored us, until I finally had to say we been sitting here for a while. She made me the worst margarita. Their margaritas are horrible. And I love my margaritas. Do yourself a favor and don't come here. It was not really hospitable nor was the food good. People were at the bar and had these big glasses of margaritas. So I assumed they were amazing. However they were by far one of the worst margaritas I have had in a while. They tasted really sour, like sour candy with lots of ice. I did not even finish my drink. read more

Always a wonderful meal and exceptional service. Highly recommend. Parking available in the city parking lot across from the restaurant.

It's ok food and the price definitely fits the portions. Margaritas are nothing to right home about. Service is ok and restaurant is loud. All in all it's just ok. Other choices in Brighton like Los Jimadores has flavor and potions however, their prices do fit the larger portions. read more

It's okay Mexican food, with great margaritas. Although... I do think the margaritas are overpriced. A 32oz margarita is $27!

Food and service is great. Wait staff is friendly and most have been there for years. Decent patio when weather allows.

Food was good, service was fast and staff were great. Will be going back every weekend

Good food always fresh and delicious! Service is always friendly and professional! Great atmosphere my only complaint is that they're closed on Sunday's read more

First time here about 3 pm on a Friday. The staff is very friendly and being a 1st timer.. there was a very very good treat at the end of our meal.the chips & salsa were free until like other places around here.my only complaint was the beef taco shell was not crisp but kind of rubbery ,yes I could of requested another but I didn't ( my mom ran a few restaurants and I've met alot of kitchen staff ) and I felt it better not to request a fresh beef taco .lol. and I don't think I've ever had a burrito that small it was tasty but it looked like a kids portion..I'm one of those people who can't stand cilantro in or on anything but I will admit I liked the salsa alot. whice they sell, but I had just made a fresh batch at home, and mine is way more spicy . Maybe next time .. Once again very friendly, everyone I talked with..thx read more

This place was amazing. Cons: Didn't have "hot" salsa, though their table salsa was probably a "medium to hot" for most people. I was hoping for a habanero or something similar. We tried several dishes (carnitas burrito, a sampler with tamale & enchilada, and chili rellenos). I had the rellenos and they were simply amazing. I tried one of each (green & red) and definitely preferred the green sauce - it's the Colorado style green chili sauce that I've come to love in this area and can't seem to reproduce anywhere outside of the Denver area. My "go to" was always Brewery Bar for these, but La Estrellita was SOOOO good and worth every minute of the drive up north. We'll be back for lunch next time we're in town, 100%. read more

Excellent food, service and drinks Many different types of margaritas. The blackraspberry was delicious . Haven't seen it elsewhere. read more

Just to clarify, my fat fingers accidentally touched the 1 star instead of the 5 stars So my apologies to the fellow yelpers and the restaurant. But I will tell you if your in Brighton and want good Mexican food stop in here you wont be sorry a d for more details please read my previous review and ignore the 1 star rating. read more

La Estrellita - Macos supreme with ground beef - Mexican Near Me - Brighton, Colorado

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On a Thursday evening we had a party of 5. Waited maybe 5 minutes, expected. I've been here about three times in the past 6 months. I personally don't know what 'authentic' Mexican food is, I'll be honest. But I know Taco Bell doesn't count as Mexican, just for clarity. La Estrellita has absolutely delicious food. I do a combo to try different variations. Blah blah blah, great ambiance, and Jason (our server) was excellent - a true professional. Excellent conversation, knows the menu inside and out, welcoming and just a pleasure. Treasure this type of employee... trust me, he's a rare breed. Thank you! Hope this helps read more

Good food and service- restaurant was full and had a line by 4:30 on a Saturday. Had a great time.

Food it pretty good and price point is great. Very busy and sometimes takes ages to get a table. Would be great if they allowed for reservations. read more

If the business is using Yelp to do a live sift list, it should be accurate. My quoted wait time on joining the air list was 15 minutes. When we arrived, the hostess stated that the wait times for Yelp are always off; it would be an additional 30-45 minute wait. We love La Estrellita, and we understand this is a difficult time with COVID. However, this should be remedied with the app if they are using it for the service. read more

The food is never disappointing! The service is pleasant and fast. We LOVE the outdoor seating in the summer! Definitely worth checking out especially if you're in the mood for a margarita read more

It is in a basement. I am not sure how it passed any codes. Very loud. Expensive drinks. Generic Mexican. Meh

Service is awesome and the food is amazing too! It's a very busy place so get reservations!

Food was not good, the patio is in the dumpster/parking area and smells, bar is the size of a closet, no reservations allowed.

this place was so good and worth the 30 min wait the staff was so kind and welcoming.

If I could give less than 1 star I would. Absolutely worst experience tonight. My husband and I waited an hour to get our food. Everything we ordered was bland as well. The waitress came and apologized for everything taking so long and we asked if our food was even cooked yet because if not we wanted to leave. Unfortunately at that point it was almost ready. Then the manager came out and apologized as well giving us excuse after excuse. We told her we were very disappointed. She offered nothing to make up for it. Even giving us 10% discount or free dessert or something would have helped but we received nothing. I would have been more forgiving if they had given us a heads up on the kitchen being behind or something. I feel like we really wasted our money tonight. Save yourself and don't eat here. We will never return. read more

Great Mexican food and Service. Family owned, been in operation for many years. Very popular with local folks. Ambiance good.

Had an awesome evening at La Estrellita! We came in around 5:30 on a Friday and the wait was only about 15 minutes. Our server was friendly and attentive. I ordered the no. 4 and my husband ordered a very large burrito. YUM! The food came out quickly and was delicious. Wish the green chili would have had more of a kick, but that's just me (it had my husband sweating a little ). They also have alternatives for littles that don't like Mexican food. My daughter had a heaping portion of French fries and loved it! Keep in mind the entrance is in the back :) thanks for a great time! Cheers!! read more

La Estrellita - Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Brighton, Colorado

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Menudo is OFF THE CHAIN!!! Hands down kicks EVERYONES ASS IN COLORADO! Service is good only thing is they need to make it bigger! lol

I moved to the area in August. By far, the best Mexican Restaurant I've tried so far. I usually order ahead and pick it up. The staff is always very friendly and accommodating. read more

We stopped in here for a late night dinner, after an evening meeting, just outside of Brighton. The restaurant is in downtown Brighton and really has a back door kind of entrance, though you can come in off the main or front Street. We had wonderful Mexican food here that was very reasonable pricced. And, with great service. This is obviously an institution in town and worth it's destinations. While we were there, even though it was late in the evening, there were several takeout orders from guests arriving and taking their dinner home. Recommended. read more

The service Jason gave was excellent! Him being the only server during the busy indoor and outdoor lunch time, while displaying a positive, even, comical confidence in his abilities and the team's abilities to keep the ambiance of its customers feeling comfortable and happily welcome! His knowledge and care of a vegetarian and vegan food diet was one of the best Parts! While not sure what to eat, he was quick to order for me, explaining how it would be prepared and what ingredients/ methods of cooking would be used and not used, in the cooking process of the dish, due to the dietary restrictions! Though there is much more positive feedback that can be said about this restaurant, it's best experienced by going yourselves! Hopefully you'll enjoy it as well! Thank you to all the staff for your wonderful customer service! Looking forward to visiting again! read more

I can tell why this place has a wait! It was amazing! Great food, great service, great place for date night. My new favorite place!

Came in for lunch, the restaurant was just opening, having never been there before it wasn't bad. Great service and the prices were reasonable. read more

Best Mexican food in Brighton. Ask for Jason, he's the best! Well worth the long wait times. read more

Great local Mexican place in Brighton. I love the Chili Rellenos here. Staff is really friendly.

Best Mexican restaurant in town! You just have to go for yourself to understand. You won't be disappointed! My favorite is the #4 (crispy relleno, cheese and onion enchilada and bean and cheese burrito smothered) with a fresh squeezed margarita on the rocks! End it with desert nachos! Yumm! read more

For me this is what I want to find when I travel. A fantastic little family owned business in a small downtown area that's just cool. It starts with the entryway inside. A multi level outdoor seating area with an old school puebla village feel. It's very inviting, especially at night when it's lit up. Beyond the ambiance is great service. The hostess and my server were awesome. There are plenty of great adjectives to be used but ya know, when it's all good sometimes you leave it like that. The service here was great. The food. Seriously. THAT FOOD THO!!! I was introduced to a new idea here. 1.) Adding ground beef and Pico de gallo together in an egg roll. On its own that's super yummy. 2.) ADD HONDY TO IT!!!! It was a true "What the What!!!???!!!" Moment. So overall the food, service and location were off the chart. Totally worth a shot if you find yourself in Brighton, CO. read more

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