Estrella Cocina

Cute date night idea BUT make sure you make reservations (smaller inside dining). Great customer service, food was very flavorful and fresh. Love the small portions so we can try a bunch of diff items.Love the views outside. If you are wanting to sit outside, they do have heaters and offer blankets.Love this spot and can't wait to come back !

New Year's Eve - Event.My husband and I went to this location for a New Year's Eve Event. I received an email that advised that we could get there early as there were only a certain amount of tables etc. The event officially started at 8 however we decided to show up early (per the email). We arrived around 7:45 and were told by security that they were not ready and weren't allowing people upstairs just yet. So we waited.Around 8:15 a worker came down saying that he was going to be scanning the tickets and he apologized for the delay. We made it upstairs and were able to get a table. The food was ok. The shrimp and the tacos were very tasty.Now the bar, that's another story. The bar was a disaster if you ask me. Drinks were not included and we were aware of that. We assumed that we would be able to get some drinks. However the bar had no cognac, no Remy, Hennessy nothing, 1 bourbon (that I wasn't familiar with); they didn't have a blender to make any type of drinks and the cranberry juice that was used for the vodka and cranberry just wasn't the greatest. The bar was a big disappointment. Again since it wasn't included in the price we figured they would have a great selection. They had 2 bartenders and you had to wait on line for over 20 minutes to get a small 10oz drink in a cheap clear plastic cup.Let's talk about the fake DJ they had there. The DJ was not a real DJ; just playing records (excuse me he didn't have any records he just used his computer); he couldn't blend the songs, no mixing of the songs; nothing, just let the song play until the end and then it cut off and the next song came on. The selection of the songs wasn't that good either.The worst part of the evening was there was no countdown. How do you have a New Year's Eve event without the countdown? Terribly disappointed in the event. Definitely won't be bringing 2026 in at that location.As far as the restaurant itself - you should really try it. It was pretty nice my issue is with the event.

Spectacular view on the outdoor patio. There is one large fire pit and just one heat lamp - so the outdoor patio is not ideal in cold weather unless you secure a good spot. We didn't realize there is a basket of blankets near the entrance (nice).Excellent service. Indoor tables are VERY close together - so be prepared for a not so private setting.I suspect I might have given 5 stars had I ordered differently. Still, I enjoyed it and would come back again. The menu does not fully describe the dishes - so be sure to ask! Nice selection of drinks. The small plates have generous portions. The Carne Al Pastor was exceptional - succulent and flavorful. Hands down the best dish of the night. Four different types of ceviche and it was hard to pass up one made with coconut milk - unique with generous portions of seafood. The Coctel de Cameron, although generous in shrimp, tastes distinctly like cocktail sauce and comes with a bowl of tortilla chips - so not what we were expecting and also redundant if you order ceviche. I would have passed on this one. I know my friend enjoyed her tacos de Baja. I did hear a server say they were out of guacamole - how odd for a Friday night at 6:30.All in all, based one three out of four dishes, this was a nice experience and I would like to try more of their dishes next time after I ask more questions or do my research.

The food tasted amazing! The wait on the food took a little longer but the taste made up for it. Having access to the roof top makes the atmosphere top notch.

We visited this restaurant with great expectations but unfortunately, our experience did not live up to the hype. We were a group of friends who went to this restaurant on a Saturday night with the hope of enjoying some amazing food and taking in the breathtaking view of downtown Jacksonville and the St. John's River. The ambiance of the restaurant was great, and we were seated on the outside patio which offered stunning views of the city. However, our experience took a turn for the worse when we realized that the service was not up to par. We had to wait for about 20 minutes before we could even find out who our waiter was, and even then, it took another five minutes for him to come over and take our order. We ordered chips and salsa which was fresh and delicious , we then were told that they had run out of a key ingredient for our main small dish and that kitchen could not make the dish as described on the menu. This was very disappointing, especially on a Saturday night, just three hours into service. Despite these setbacks, we decided to continue with our meal and ordered additional small plate entrees/appetizers. However, when the food arrived, there was no setup on the table for us to enjoy it while it was still hot from the oven. Overall, our experience at this restaurant was a major letdown, and we left feeling disappointed and unsatisfied.Just expected much more for a first time wow experience. Good thing for the views and nice weather or this would have been a 1/5 star review. Hoping they improve their performance and management in providing the excellent service they advertise for the prices they charge.Oh also , not sure if it's a trend or they just ran out of pens but a sharpe to sign our checks seems tacky.

Make a reservation! Can get crowded but we got lucky with a bar top table. The portions were decently sized for 2 people- the carne salad was fresh and had tender pieces of steak. The crispy pork was so flavorful and had great texture and flavor. Both were good sizes for 2 people and we had leftovers. The house marg was a bit saltier than usual but I would ask for sugar or no rim next time

@estrellajax has a beautiful view of downtown Jax on their rooftop bar & dining It's perfect for a lunch getaway with friends. Beautiful space, gorgeous views, delicious food, friendly staff. It really doesn't get any better than this.This restaurant is a gem in a beautiful city. Food and the views were absolutely amazing. Food came fast and was super delicious. We tried the taco salad, chips with salsa & carnitas tacos. Everything is clearly made from scratch and with fresh ingredients. I highly recommend this place to anyone. You will not be disappointed. See you guys on the rooftop for lunch!Tag + share with your foodie friends & Save post for your next food adventure! You just need to experience the rooftop lunch views @estrellajax Estrella Cocina 100 W Bay St Ste 701, Jacksonville, FL 32202

This review specifically pertains to the New Years Eve Bash Estrella Cocina through and will perhaps be helpful for people who are interested in getting tickets for the event.We paid 110 per ticket after fees and taxes for the event, which came with a buffet and a "champagne" at midnight. The venue is stunning, you can definitely see the fireworks, though it is a slightly obscured by the building across from it. As it was New Years, it was slightly cold on the rooftop and there wasn't enough heaters available on the patio. There is a lot of seating available but they are not all next to heaters. The food was mediocre but they definitely served food throughout the event so you don't have to worry about food running out and having to arrive extra early. The "champagne" which is actually Prosecco, was disgusting. I took a sip and just left it on the table. Bars were available for you to purchase drinks and the lines weren't especially long.Overall, the NYE party was chill, the DJ played good music and it was generally enjoyable. Just don't expect too much from the food.

In all honesty I wasn't impressed with my meal, too salty, but my friends said theirs was great. I'm giving 4 stars since they ordered entrees and I ordered appetizers.I ordered the calamari and it had too much of a lime/salty taste and barely any calamari, I'm use to tasting calamari and not just fried batter. The other was a cheese dish that was also too salty for my taste so I settled for a spoonful and just enjoyed the conversation and ambiance.The view and company was good so it balanced out. As I said, my friends ordered from the entrees and loved it! Seriously, one entree could feed 3 people!Our waitress was awesome and took the time to explain every dish we contemplated, she knew her menu! Also the manager thought we had a problem and came right over to find a solution. At the end of the day I explained we were good, just a friend with too much drink and in a bad mood, he still offered to help us and invited us back. We went on a rainy Saturday so parking wasn't an issue and meters are free on weekends.

I work for Top Workplaces and we held an event last night in Jacksonville. A couple weeks ago I made reservations for my team of 6 to have dinner after our event. Several of them flew in from out of state and we wanted to enjoy a nice dinner after a long, but successful day. The day before our reservation, I got a confirmation text, which was followed by another message canceling our reservations. The phone number doesn't work for this establishment either, I tried calling several times. It's very frustrating to have to find another place on such short notice. We were very disappointed and will not be dining there ever again. I don't recommend wasting your time with this place. We ended up going to Cowford, they were able to work us in and we had a wonderful time.