BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN IOWA CITYReasons why you should go eat at Estela’s:-Fresh, authentic ingredients made from scratch-Affordable prices, extra large serving sizes-Kind and efficient staff-Cheaper/better than Chipotle/Pancheros
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Queso, Chips, Salsa, Burrito
Rick R
Great Mexican
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Garret C.
Delicious steak burrito and competing price with the other Mexican places around. Huge portions and could definitely make this one of my regular spots!
Allen Adams
The burrito I got was amazing and very quickly made with very fresh ingredients that I was blessed to pick out myself. My girlfriend got chicken tacos that I also tried and they were just as good. It's authentic! This is not like a chain restaurant.Parking: Very limited parking on the street near there. We got very lucky that day though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Queso, Chips, The Iowan Burrito
Allen R Adams
The burrito I got was amazing and very quickly made with very fresh ingredients that I was blessed to pick out myself. My girlfriend got chicken tacos that I also tried and they were just as good. It's authentic! This is not like a chain restaurant.Parking: Very limited parking on the street near there. We got very lucky that day though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Queso, Chips, Burritos
Mike Carberry
Great food &
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Queso, Chips, Burritos
Madison Brady
I can't find the company on Glassdoor, so I figured I would post here.I am an ex-employee of this place. It is worth noting that I am currently a student, and taking this job was a way for me to afford rent. Needless to say, as a student, I can have pretty wonky schedules, which can require me to need to have time off every once in a while. I let them know of this in advance of me being hired, and they said that it was fine.However, the last few weeks, I have either been scheduled for one day, or no days. Again, I need this job to pay for rent. I contacted one of the owners, to no response. Called, no response. It has been two weeks since my last shift, and even then that shift was only a couple hours long. I can tell by their ghosting attitude they have shown that they are unprofessional when it comes to treating their employees right. I could go into a nice, long rant about how wrongly they treated me, but that is for another day.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Madison B.
I can't find the company on Glassdoor, so I figured I would post here. I am an ex-employee of this place. It is worth noting that I am currently a student, and taking this job was a way for me to afford rent. Needless to say, as a student, I can have pretty wonky schedules, which can require me to need to have time off every once in a while. I let them know of this in advance of me being hired, and they said that it was fine. However, the last few weeks, I have either been scheduled for one day, or no days. Again, I need this job to pay for rent. I contacted one of the owners, to no response. Called, no response. It has been two weeks since my last shift, and even then that shift was only a couple hours long. I can tell by their ghosting attitude they have shown that they are unprofessional when it comes to treating their employees right. I could go into a nice, long rant about how wrongly they treated me, but that is for another day.
Truman Gerholdt
Burrito is worth it. Fresh ingredients and tortilla is fresh made. A great place to eat over chain restaurants. Def recommend going here to get lunch or a solid burrito. Excellent service. They have restroom too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Food, Steak, Burritos
R L K
This place has gone way downhill since it first opened. It just seems dirtier than it used to be, the staff are incredibly unfriendly, they keep things on the menu (like coffee) that just aren't available, the bacon is now pre-cooked and then reheated on the griddle, and they no longer put the finished burrito on the griddle to seal it up like they used to. It's just a big, soft, floppy mess. I used to eat here a lot, and I kept supporting them through the pandemic, but I likely won't go back. The price no longer matches the quality of the food or the experience.
Estella’s is a gem for Mexican cuisine enthusiasts. Their queso is a standout, bursting with flavor and a must-try for cheese lovers. The breakfast burrito is unparalleled, delivering a satisfying and delicious start to your day. Beyond the delicious food, Estella’s creates a welcoming atmosphere, and their staff is exceptional, providing top-notch service that enhances the overall dining experience. Whether you’re in the mood for takeout or a sit-down meal, Estella’s is a go-to spot for a delightful Mexican culinary adventure.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole Shihadeh
Hands down the best Mexican food around!!! So fresh and the burritos were top notch!
I usually do not write these types of reviews but gosh today was the worst experience I've had with their food. I got a simple ground beef nacho with chips on the side. The ground beef was EXTREMELY salty to the point I had to stop eating after 2 bites, lunch just started so maybe they were rushing but that is no excuse.
Tina Dabbas
I had to post the sign that is posted on your way into the restaurant.Not only is the food outstanding but I believe every restaurant should live by this code.We were traveling through Iowa on our way home to California and we were lucky enough to pick Estela’s to have dinner. Please visit, you won’t be disappointed.P.S. fresh homemade tortillas !
Good, but you would have to know exactly what you want. There are too many options so getting confused and choosing the wrong filling or sauce can be quite common. I have had way better Mexican food. All in all, it is tolerable.
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN IOWA CITYReasons why you should go eat at Estela’s:-Fresh, authentic ingredients made from scratch-Affordable prices, extra large serving sizes-Kind and efficient staff-Cheaper/better than Chipotle/Pancheros
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Queso, Chips, Salsa, Burrito
Great Mexican
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious steak burrito and competing price with the other Mexican places around. Huge portions and could definitely make this one of my regular spots!
The burrito I got was amazing and very quickly made with very fresh ingredients that I was blessed to pick out myself. My girlfriend got chicken tacos that I also tried and they were just as good. It's authentic! This is not like a chain restaurant.Parking: Very limited parking on the street near there. We got very lucky that day though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Queso, Chips, The Iowan Burrito
The burrito I got was amazing and very quickly made with very fresh ingredients that I was blessed to pick out myself. My girlfriend got chicken tacos that I also tried and they were just as good. It's authentic! This is not like a chain restaurant.Parking: Very limited parking on the street near there. We got very lucky that day though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Queso, Chips, Burritos
Great food &
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Queso, Chips, Burritos
I can't find the company on Glassdoor, so I figured I would post here.I am an ex-employee of this place. It is worth noting that I am currently a student, and taking this job was a way for me to afford rent. Needless to say, as a student, I can have pretty wonky schedules, which can require me to need to have time off every once in a while. I let them know of this in advance of me being hired, and they said that it was fine.However, the last few weeks, I have either been scheduled for one day, or no days. Again, I need this job to pay for rent. I contacted one of the owners, to no response. Called, no response. It has been two weeks since my last shift, and even then that shift was only a couple hours long. I can tell by their ghosting attitude they have shown that they are unprofessional when it comes to treating their employees right. I could go into a nice, long rant about how wrongly they treated me, but that is for another day.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
I can't find the company on Glassdoor, so I figured I would post here. I am an ex-employee of this place. It is worth noting that I am currently a student, and taking this job was a way for me to afford rent. Needless to say, as a student, I can have pretty wonky schedules, which can require me to need to have time off every once in a while. I let them know of this in advance of me being hired, and they said that it was fine. However, the last few weeks, I have either been scheduled for one day, or no days. Again, I need this job to pay for rent. I contacted one of the owners, to no response. Called, no response. It has been two weeks since my last shift, and even then that shift was only a couple hours long. I can tell by their ghosting attitude they have shown that they are unprofessional when it comes to treating their employees right. I could go into a nice, long rant about how wrongly they treated me, but that is for another day.
Burrito is worth it. Fresh ingredients and tortilla is fresh made. A great place to eat over chain restaurants. Def recommend going here to get lunch or a solid burrito. Excellent service. They have restroom too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Food, Steak, Burritos
This place has gone way downhill since it first opened. It just seems dirtier than it used to be, the staff are incredibly unfriendly, they keep things on the menu (like coffee) that just aren't available, the bacon is now pre-cooked and then reheated on the griddle, and they no longer put the finished burrito on the griddle to seal it up like they used to. It's just a big, soft, floppy mess. I used to eat here a lot, and I kept supporting them through the pandemic, but I likely won't go back. The price no longer matches the quality of the food or the experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
Estella’s is a gem for Mexican cuisine enthusiasts. Their queso is a standout, bursting with flavor and a must-try for cheese lovers. The breakfast burrito is unparalleled, delivering a satisfying and delicious start to your day. Beyond the delicious food, Estella’s creates a welcoming atmosphere, and their staff is exceptional, providing top-notch service that enhances the overall dining experience. Whether you’re in the mood for takeout or a sit-down meal, Estella’s is a go-to spot for a delightful Mexican culinary adventure.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down the best Mexican food around!!! So fresh and the burritos were top notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos Steak, Fresh Food, Queso, Chips, Salsa, Steak, Burritos, Bowl
I usually do not write these types of reviews but gosh today was the worst experience I've had with their food. I got a simple ground beef nacho with chips on the side. The ground beef was EXTREMELY salty to the point I had to stop eating after 2 bites, lunch just started so maybe they were rushing but that is no excuse.
I had to post the sign that is posted on your way into the restaurant.Not only is the food outstanding but I believe every restaurant should live by this code.We were traveling through Iowa on our way home to California and we were lucky enough to pick Estela’s to have dinner. Please visit, you won’t be disappointed.P.S. fresh homemade tortillas !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos Steak, Fresh Food, Queso, Chips, Salsa, Steak, Burritos
Good, but you would have to know exactly what you want. There are too many options so getting confused and choosing the wrong filling or sauce can be quite common. I have had way better Mexican food. All in all, it is tolerable.