Estrella Taqueria Lounge

4.2

119 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem
Lively

Estrella Taqueria Lounge is a one-of-a-kind dining destination located in Downtown Riverside, California, that offers delicious Mexican-style cuisine and an array of amazing signature cocktails, tasty micheladas and a full bar. The restaurant prides itself on providing a unique and unforgettable dining experience for its customers, with a menu that is sure to please any palate.

The restaurant’s menu features a variety of classic Mexican dishes, including tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, as well as some innovative twists on traditional favorites. The dishes are prepared with the freshest ingredients, and customers can choose from a variety of proteins, including beef, chicken, pork, and seafood, as well as vegetarian and vegan options.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(951) 999-4323
Website
https://estrellataquerialounge.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3635 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92501-3330
Area
Riverside
Cross Street
University & Orange
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Delivery, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch

ILIANAS CREPASUSD 15.00
Berries and galleta crumble
BREAKFAST TORTAUSD 15.00
CHILAQUILESUSD 18.00
Sunny Side Up Eggs, Fried Tortilla Chips Tossed in Red Salsa, Topped with Lime, Sour Cream, Pickled Red Onions, Queso Fresco, Micro Cilantro, Avocado
- STEAKUSD 10.00
- SHRIMPUSD 8.00
- CHICKENUSD 6.00
- CARNITASUSD 6.00
EL JEFE STEAK & EGGSUSD 32.00
12oz ribeye grilled in mequite, served with cebollin, papa con chorizo, and two eggs
HUEVOS RANCHEROSUSD 18.00
two eggs fried with a tortilla, served over frijoles puercos and papas con chorizo. Topped with salsa ranchera , habanero sour cream, queso fresco and pickled red onion
POZOLEUSD 14.00
Hickory Smoked Comfit Pork, Hominy, Cooked in a Hearty and Flavorful Mexican Chile, Topped with Cabbage, Radish, Lime, Micro Cilantro, and Corn Tostada
- ADD BIRRIAUSD 12.00
- ADD RIBEYEUSD 14.00
- ADD CHICKENUSD 9.00
- ADD CARNITASUSD 9.00
- ADD SHRIMPUSD 12.00
BREAKFAST BURRITOUSD 14.00

What 119 people are saying

Estrella Taqueria Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

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Review summary

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Estrella Taqueria Lounge offers a vibrant, trendy ambiance with "amazing" food and "attentive" service, perfect for gatherings and celebrations. Highlights include delicious birria tacos and ceviche, complemented by strong cocktails. The restaurant's lively atmosphere is enhanced by live performances, though some guests find the music too loud.

119 Reviews

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ashlee
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at this restaurant! My friend and I came here for brunch/ unlimited mimosas. A little hesitant on the price as I’m used to paying $12 per person where I live. But the $30 price includes the juice and there is a wide variety of them. The food was delicious and our server was super nice and answered all of our questions. I will go again
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Elia
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Paolino was the best with the drink recs the food was fresh and good.
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Parveen
Orange County13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved everything although I thought drinks were expensive for Riverside.
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Peter
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our Dinner Was Great And Carolyn our Server was awesome got Greeted By Manager a Plus
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Alison VIP
Los Angeles1 review
2.0
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
The whole operation was run poorly. Three people got their food and one person in our party didn’t get their food for at least 15 minutes. Didn’t get the sides with the fajitas, had to ask for silverware and napkins, etc. there was no soap in the restrooms. Made me wonder what the employees did to properly wash their hands after using the toilet. Food was pretty good though
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Samantha VIP
Orange County20 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed mojitos, chicken mole, and salmon poblano very much last night. Fresh, inventive, and attractively presented. Excellent service & fun, friendly atmosphere. Walking distance from hotel.
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stephanie
Los Angeles2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was bland. Restaurant was very cramped. Service took forever took get a $16 margarita. Wouldn’t go back
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Kim VIP
Hawaii144 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very busy night in Downtown during the Christmas festival. The restaurant was very busy and the staff worked very hard to make sue everyone was served wonderful food. The energy was great, the ambiance was fun, and definitely enjoyed our evening.
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Evelyn
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We were sat at a table and the tables were so close to each other that we decided to move. The food was okay. The molcajete was good but the pancakes were dull. Literally just pancakes with whipped cream and strawberries falling on the side. They gave us broken plates and broken to go boxes. The waitress told us sorry three times and she was nice. The fresh waters (agua fresca) were not the best. Overall it was a good experience
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Rose
Los Angeles3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Serving a large party you definitely need more than one waiter. Waited 1 1/2 hours for water. A waiter should never say your going to have to wait, I’m taking orders. The worst Menudo I have ever eaten or seen, no tripe or harmony ~ it was 6 piece of tripe and green. Enchiladas dry. They did not sing happy birthday, knowing we were celebrating two birthdays. Worst experience. Bathroom ran out of toilet paper and Filthy. Restaurant needs a New Manager and staff.
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Estrella Taqueria Lounge is rated 4.2 stars by 119 OpenTable diners.

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3635 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92501-3330

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Additional information

Cross Street
University & Orange
Area
Riverside
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Delivery, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch

Website
https://estrellataquerialounge.com/
Phone number
(951) 999-4323

Estrella Taqueria Lounge

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Not available on OpenTable

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Menu

BRUNCH

ILIANAS CREPASUSD 15.00

BREAKFAST TORTAUSD 15.00

CHILAQUILESUSD 18.00

EL JEFE STEAK & EGGSUSD 32.00

HUEVOS RANCHEROSUSD 18.00

POZOLEUSD 14.00

BREAKFAST BURRITOUSD 14.00

What 119 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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