

Estrellita


Maria Bustamante and family founded Estrellita in 1958. Maria was the original "Estrellita" and while she cooked, her daughter Helen ran the dining room. Over the years, long-time costumers have shared with us great anecdotes about those days. Helen Bustamante is remembered fondly for her uniquely grumpy charm and inimitable manner. There are signs on the walls that read "No Tipping, No Cigar, Cigarettes, Cigarillos or Pipe Smoking Allowed". Patrons ran the risk of being scolded if they broke any of those rues. Maria made a great burrito though and it had people coming back for more. In 1978 my aunt Nancy Corlay who is from Chiapas, a state in southern Mexico, bought Estrellita's and continued the tradition of serving great homemade cooking. She wisely decided to keep the name and of course, the original recipe burrito. A year later, my family arrived from Mexico and my mother Beatrice managed Estrellita's for the next fourteen years. My aunt and my mother wanted to add an authentic touch to Estrellita's cuisine and decor that was true to our southern Mexican roots, thus, "the specials" were born. My life is filled with memories of my sister Bea, my cousins Carla, Nancita, Jerry, Enrique and I, helping, learning, having fun and growing up in the family business. I became owner of Estrellita in 2003, and I welcome this wonderful opportunity. Our mission is to delight our guests with exceptional and distinctive homemade cooking from different regions of Mexico especially the southern part. We want to make sure we provide a delightful and unique overall experience for our customers. A happy guest is the foundation of our business. We have had the pleasure of getting to known many of you and we value your friendship. Thank you for being a part of the Estrellita tradition. If this is your first visit to Estrellita then bienvenidos welcome and thank you for choosing us.
Mexican/Southwestern
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LOCATION AND HOURS
Location
Hours
- Monday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
MORE DETAILS
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Atmosphere
Family / Children, Casual Family
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Attire
Casual
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Amenities
Private Party Room Rental
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Payment Methods
Amex Cash Check Diners Club Discover Mastercard Visa
MENU
Especialidades
Black beans may be substituted for refried upon request.
Mole Poblano
Boneless and skinless chicken with our own special homemade mole made from scratch. We use 38 ingredients including chocolate and dry and roasted chiles to produce a wonderfully complex Mole sauce.
Lunch
$12.00
Dinner
$16.00
Cochinita Pibil
A succulent Mayan dish from Yucatán. Pork slowly braised in banana leaves, fresh fruit juices, herbs and achiote, a special indigenous spice blend made from the red seed of the Annatto tree. Served with rice and black beans. Tortillas upon request
Lunch
$12.00
Dinner
$16.00
Pipian
Pork in green mole has a wonderful tangy and nutty flavor with balanced spiciness. A traditional dish from central Mexico. Made with pumpkin seeds, fresh chiles, tomatillo and cilantro. Served with rice and refried beans.
Lunch
$12.00
Dinner
$16.00
Chicken Oaxaca
Boneless and skinless chicken marinated in a spicy Oaxacan seasonings, then grilled {a touch blackened}. Served with a mini-quesadilla, black beans, crema, guacamole and pico de gallo.
Lunch
$12.00
Dinner
$15.00
Chile En Nogada (Vegetarian)
$14.00A roasted chile poblano stuffed with diced vegetables, fruits and nuts, topped with a sweet pomegranate and sherry wine crema. Sprinkled with fresh pomegranate seeds and crushed pecans. Served with rice and black beans.
Carne Asada
juicy angus steak that is seared Mexican style and topped with grilled onions, pico de gallo and jalapeños. Served with a cheese enchilada, refried beans and corn tortillas.
Lunch
$13.00
Dinner
$17.00
Enchilada Azteca
Shredded chicken and cheese between two corn tortillas in a delicious creamy tomatillo sauce sprinkled with cheese and baked. Served with rice and refried beans.
Lunch
$10.50
Dinner
$13.50
Enchiladas Suizas
2 corn tortilla enchiladas with shredded chicken topped with green tomatillo and potato sauce, cheese, crema and guacamole.
Lunch
$11.00
Dinner
$14.00
Flautas
3 crispy corn tortillas filled with chicken or beef, topped with lettuce, crema, guacamole and pico de gallo.
Lunch
$9.50
Dinner
$13.50
La Gringa
Spicy marinated Oaxaca chicken with melted cheese between 2 flour tortillas. Topped with crema, guacamole and pico de gallo.
Lunch
$11.00
Dinner
$14.00
Estrellita Fajitas
Grilled chicken or angus steak strips with bell peppers, onion and tomato. Served with rice, black beans, crema, guacamole and pico de gallo. Flour tortillas on the side or make it a Fajita Burrito!
Lunch
$13.00
Dinner
$16.00
Gourmet Burrito
Our original, award-winning burrito recipe. A large flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of cheese, slow-roasted shredded beef or chicken. With or without beans. Generous amount of mild red ancho chile sauce or spicy green tomatillo sauce and sprinkled with cheese.
Lunch
$9.00
Dinner
$12.00
California Burrito
A large flour tortilla stuffed with slow-roasted shredded beef or chicken, black beans and rice, covered in our red ancho chile sauce and cheese. Topped with crema, guacamole, pico de gallo and our escabeche.
Lunch
$10.50
Dinner
$13.50
Combinaciones
Combination Plates - Choose any two items below. Served with rice and refried beans
Chile Relleno
Fire-roasted poblano pepper filled with cotija and fresco cheese, and topped with a mild sauce.
Tamal
Corn masa tamal with your choice of shredded beef, chicken or black beans.
Enchilada
Corn tortilla filled with shredded beef, chicken or cheese, covered with our mild red ancho chile sauce.
Taco
Choice of carnitas, shredded beef or chicken in a soft or crispy corn tortilla. With grilled seasoned angus steak, chicken or chicken Oaxaca, extra charge, With grilled prawns, extra charge.
Vegetariano
Vegetarian - Choose one or two items below. Served with rice and black beans
Enchilada
In a tangy tomatillo sauce, with with jack and cheddar cheese, sautéed vegetables and guacamole.
Quesadilla
Flour tortilla with jack and cheddar cheese, sautéed vegetables, topped with crema, guacamole and pico de gallo.
Tamal
Corn masa tamal with cheese and salsa verde.
Mariscos
Filete de Pescado A La Veracruzana
Grilled fish of the day filet covered in a tangy tomato based Veracruz style broth with fresh herbs, capers and Spanish olives. Served with rice and our fresh house salad.
Lunch
$15.00
Dinner
$18.00
Camarones A La Veracruzana
Grilled shrimp in a mild tangy tomato based Veracruz style sauce with fresh herbs, capers and Spanish olives. Served with rice and our fresh house salad.
Lunch
$15.00
Dinner
$18.00
Camarones Chipotle
Grilled shrimp in a smoky, spicy chipotle sauce. Served with rice and our fresh house salad.
Lunch
$15.00
Dinner
$18.00
Camarones a la Diabla
Shrimp sautéed in a very spicy red chile sauce, served with rice and our fresh house salad.
Lunch
$15.00
Dinner
$18.00
A LA Carta
Chile Relleno
Tamal
Enchilada with Chicken/Beef
Enchilada with Cheese
Tostada with Chicken/Beef
Crispy Taco
Fire Roasted Vegetables
Beans with Cheese
Rice or Beans
Antojitos
Super Nachos
$9.00Tortilla chips made fresh in house with refried beans, melted cheese, guacamole, crema, pico de gallo and our escabeche. (pickled jalapeños).
Queso Fundido
$8.00Oaxaca cheese baked with spicy chorizo and poblano chile strips (rajas) as a dip, served with our homemade chips. (Corn or flour tortillas upon request).
Quesadilla Ranchera
$9.00Large grilled flour tortilla filled with jack and cheddar cheese, topped with crema, guacamole and pico de gallo.
Tacos De La Calle
$7.503 mini double corn tortilla street-style tacos with your choice of meats {al pastor, carnitas or angus beef asada} topped with cilantro, onion and salsa verde.
Guacamole
$6.00Fresh avocado, onion, tomato, cilantro and lime juice, topped with pico de gallo and served in a crispy flour tortilla shell with freshly made chips.
Ensaladas
Estrellita's Fresh Fruit Salad
$9.00Mixed spring greens, jicama, mango, cucumber and raspberries with spiced candied pecans and our tamarind-chili vinaigrette.
Ensalada Estrellita
$9.00Fresh avocado, carrots, tomato, zucchini and mixed cheeses.
Taco Salad
Choice of shredded chicken, beef or grilled vegetables. Rice, refried beans, mixed greens, crema, guacamole, pico de gallo, and cheese in a crispy flour tortilla shell.
Lunch
$9.00
Dinner
$11.00
House Salad
$4.00A side portion of mixed greens, jicama and cucumber with our secret house dressing recipe.
Sopas
Our soups are homemade using our own stock and fresh ingredients.
Sopa de Tortilla con Pollo y Limon
Tortilla soup with chicken and lime.
Cup
$5.00
Bowl
$7.00
Sopa de Albondigas
Rich and tangy Mexican-style meatball soup.
Cup
$5.00
Bowl
$7.00
Mon-Thu: 5pm to 7pm, Fri-Sat: 8pm to 9:30pm. All Appetizers $2 off
Margarita Estrellita
Margarita Estrellita
Sauza tequila, fresh squeezed citrus fruit juices and agave nectar. Shaken cold on the rocks
Glass
$5.00
Pitcher
$20.00
Sangria
Sangria
Our refreshing house blend of fruit, juice and sweet wine served over ice
Glass
$3.50
Half Carafe
$6.00
Full Carafe
$12.00
Cerveza on Draft
$3 glass | $10 pitcher
Negra Modelo Dark Ale
Blue Moon Belgien White Ale
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Hermitage Maltopia Scotch Ale
Drake's Denogginizer Imperial IPA
Red Branch Black Cherry Hard Cider
Cervezas
$3 each
Dos Equis Amber
Corona
Corona Light
Modelo Especial
Pacifico
Tecate
Victoria Amber
Budweiser
Bud Light
O'Douls Amber (Non-Alcoholic)
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