Estrella Negra

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.

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.

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!

First time here. We came for Sunday brunch and it was amazing on all points! The food and drink menus had many tantalizing options. The food was delicious. The cocktails were delicious. The service was top tier. Justine is an A+ server. We need to try everything on the menu in the near future. We will definitely return and highly recommend to all!

I'm a little sad I didn't visit Estrella Negra before this spring! I've been missing out. This is a great little neighborhood spot with fresh flavors and a well designed menu. We tried a range of items including salsas, flautas, and a soup. The cocktails were also really fresh and flavorful. I'll definitely be back. The flautas in particular were fantastic and the salsas were so fresh and bright. Service was solid. No wait when we arrived for an early dinner on a weeknight but it filled up quickly.

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!

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!

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.

I can only speak to the drinks + experience of Estrella Negra, but I rate it 5 for that! We came in for their great happy hour deal, which is a deal on margaritas and palomas, and thouroughyl enjoyed ourselves. It was easy to get a table, and the staff were kind and attentive! We also enjoyed the colorful decor inside along with the cool music. I ordered two different margaritas, one mango and one jalapeno. Now, let me tell you that I am NOT a margarita person, but this place had incredible, delicious margaritas that were just the right amount of tequila, and had fresh ingredients to make the mango and jalapeno flavor. I loved it! My partner got the paloma and this was also fresh and just perfect. I'll definitely be back for the drinks!

Honestly incredibly mid all the way around. Service was so so and the food itself was overpriced and the quality was not there. You're better off trying a more local, family owned place like tocanzo el tío or any other authentic place.