Estela's Fresh Mex - Iowa City

So i spent 22 dollars for 6 tacos, the meat is salty and the overall flavor is just not there
There really no really good Mexican restaurants in this area.! Sad

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

The buff is the stuff! Burritos and pancakes are an abomination worthy of creation!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you haven't tried their Al Pastor, you are sorely missing out. Great food and good portions for a fair price.

Food: 5

Service: 5

I'm ten and this is the best food I ever tasted. The burritos had a really good tortilla and the mini pancakes were better than a breakfast restaurant. 5 stars.

The food, as usual, was delicious. However, to the young man working the cash register, shame on you. A customer patiently waits to be acknowledged in order to pick up an order and you decide to avoid eye contact and pretend they don’t exist? You don’t treat people that way, it is astonishing rude. The whole idea behind ordering 30-40 minutes ahead of time is to show up, pick up the order, and leave. Obviously if you need a minute or two to finish with the customer you’re already helping, that’s completely fine.

So, my advice is to learn some basic manners and minimum customer service skills. Example: “hi there, I’m finishing up an order but I’ll be right with you.” This is how grown ups treat people.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 1

Great burritos!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good clean food. Very tasty. Very authentic. The people that work are great people.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Grab a breakfast burrito there to start my very hectic morning. Very delicious and generous portions of meat and rice unlike Chipotle as well as the people who work there are very nice!

Food: 5

This breakfast burrito was next-level! The most surprising and amazing part was finding a fresh pancake inside—it added such a unique flavor and texture that worked perfectly with the rest of the ingredients. Everything was fresh and cooked right in front of me, which made the whole meal taste even better.

The burritos are huge—definitely a “come hungry” kind of place—and for the size and quality, the value is fantastic. On top of that, the restaurant was very clean, and even the bathrooms were spotless, which shows how much care they put into their place.

If you’re looking for a breakfast that’s fresh, filling, and a little different, this is absolutely worth checking out! And I am sure the rest of their menu is just as fantastic!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love Estelas! They are my favorite place the tacos are awesome. All the people are so kind and the food is delicious I highly recommended. Iowa city favorite

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was my first time tasting freshly cooked hot food, and it was absolutely delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Grilled Chicken

They have the best tortillas. So fresh like at a restaurant I'd visit as a child where they'd make the tortillas fresh on the spot (at Chevy's). They had a handful of vegetarian options, which was great. It would be very nice if they recycled. ♻️

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

SO delicious. HUGE burrito. Gotta come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place for food. Been a long time customer, and have always enjoyed the place. We keep telling them to open a location in Cedar Rapids. We hope they do.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cashier looked me dead in the eye while he was itching his nuts