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Estrella Taqueria Lounge, Riverside, CA

Estrella Taqueria Lounge

4.1
4.1
114 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Hot spot
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 areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Riverside
  • Cross street
    University & Orange
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Delivery, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch

What 114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Inland Empire

    Great for brunch

  • Inland Empire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Inland Empire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Inland Empire

    Lively

  • Inland Empire

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Estrella Taqueria Lounge shines with "excellent service" and a lively atmosphere, perfect for celebrations or a fun night out. While some found the menu limited, the "delicious food" and vibrant vibe more than make up for it. Highlights include attentive staff and standout drinks, making it a popular Riverside gem.

114 Reviews
  1. Samantha

    VIP

    Orange County

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. stephanie

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Kim

    VIP

    Hawaii

    144 reviews

    5.0

    144 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 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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  4. Evelyn

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 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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  5. Rose

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 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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  6. AnneMarie

    VIP

    San Diego

    106 reviews

    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun birthday night! Stephanie C. was our waitress. Between her and the staff, they all really make you feel special. Highly recommend for a fun celebration. Just be aware that It's very loud, which so many restaurants are these days. Thank you

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  7. Alex

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made reservations for a quick pit stop before hitting Main Street for the Xmas light show. Kept it simple… order of Al Pastor tacos, margarita flight and shareable tacos de papa as appetizers. The tortillas on the tacos were cold.. they probably don’t have warmers. Too much onion and they are not Tijuana style so no guacamole. 2 tacos for $9 might be a bit much but you are paying for the establishment and ambience. The tacos de papa were really good. The flight of 4 margaritas was $60 was on point. All in all the quick pit stop was $120… will we return? Maybe. Our server Paolo was great and made the experience fun.

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  8. Isabel

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place to gather with family! Great food, drinks, music and ambiance!

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  9. Anthony

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I had a really disappointing experience at this restaurant. My party of 3 made a reservation for 7:30, but when we arrived, they had no table ready for us. They told us the inside was reserved for larger parties and offered us the option to sit at the bar or outside. We opted to sit outside , which was fine but then a party of 15 was seated and served their food before us, despite us having arrived first. Our waiter completely forgot about us. They didn’t check in, never asked if we wanted more drinks, and didn’t give us any updates on our food. We finally got a hold of our waiter and got our food an hour and 15 minutes after we ordered. At that point, we had already waited so long that we decided to stay, but the lack of attention and poor service made the whole experience incredibly disappointing . We won’t be coming back again.

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  10. olujide

    VIP

    San Diego

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall it was a cool spot. The drinks were Good. Ambiance was chill. can’t complain. Will be back again

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FAQs

Estrella Taqueria Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (951) 999-4323.

Estrella Taqueria Lounge is rated 4.1 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Estrella Taqueria Lounge

3635 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92501-3330

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    University & Orange
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch
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