Met some friends for a birthday party, They easily accommodated for a group of 12. Everyone loved their food. Drinks were unique and delicious. Our bartender had a great vibe. He even brought drinks (on the house) and a piece of flan for the birthday's. Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Shrimp Tacos, Carne Asada, Quesabirria
Llundez L
I was disappointed not to be greeted when walking in. There was a lady who was not friendly; we sat down feeling sour. We thought about leaving for another place, but then, the waiter came from the back, greeted us, cleaned our table, and took our drink orders. Then he came back with chips, salsa, and our drinks. This made us stay and enjoy the atmosphere. My tacos and the salsa verde were delicious!!!! You must try the salsa!Overall, it was a great experience and I wanted to thank our waiter as he went above and beyond to serve our table regardless of how busy he was. ? So far, this will be the new taco stop.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Lupe T.
We had lunch at La Estancia! Food is delicious and super fresh! Margarita's are also delicious! Ambiance and service. Exceptional! Must try! You won't be disappointed!
Midalia Nevarez
Good was amazing and super fresh! The drinks are delicious. Will definitely be returning.
Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, Enchiladas De Mole
Elizabeth Barrera
Very very delicious....my husband got the pozole and I got the enchiladas in mole. Sosososos amazing! We live a couple minutes away and will be coming back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Turco
Food was really goodGuacamole was so fresh.The only drawback was service is slow. The need more help.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tacos, Guacamole
Damian L.
Delicious. Try the margs.. and the enchiladas with mole rojo. Tacos are good too. Owners are local peeps so I recco
The best tacos I had in a long time. The carne asada tacos and the quesabirria were out of this world. The staff could not be nicer, super friendly. The restaurant inside is pretty cool but the cherry on top is the patio. They have music going on and it is full of plants, really cute and good vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ms. She She
A hidden gem in Riverside IL. Nice neighborhood spot. Authentic food, friendly service, quaint atmosphere with an outside patio. Happy hour daily 3-5 pm. This is a must try for the best authentic experience.Vegetarian options: They can make vegetarian dishes
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Neapolitan Flan, Tamales, Chips and Salsa, Molcajete, Rice and Beans, Chicken Tacos, Guacamole
Andrew W.
From the outside, I will admit that this restaurant does not look like much. It's also hidden away in the downtown of Riverside, IL. However it's as good or better that many Mexican restaurants that I've been to in Chicago. First, the decor and ambiance are super unique. The theme of the restaurant is the golden age of Mexican cinema. They have many backlit movie posters. Also, the tabletops are decorated with movie posters. Second, the food is very good. When I went, I ordered the shrimp taco dinner, a sope, the el molcajete and the cafe de olla. The two things that stood out to me was that flavors where bold, and spice level of the food was perfect. You knew the spices was there, but it didn't overpower the good. My favorite of everything that I ordered was the el molcajete. It was a suggestion I f the staff and it was amazing. I had never heard of it, and i was so glad I ordered it. It literally had every meat I could think of. It came with warm tortillas, rice and refried beans. It was super fun scooping out the ingredients and making little street tacos. I also ordered and margarita azul. I was told that everything is made from scratch and to order. Third, the staff was great. They were friendly and I appreciated their suggestions. Fourth, parking was easy. Just outside the restaurant there was plenty of street parking. In sum, this a great Mexican restaurant with some fun decor that's worth the trip from Chicago to Riverside.
Sheila G.
Hidden Gem. Good Food, friendly service. There is a nice Happy Hour from 3-5 Daily. Authentic, fresh cooked food. Clean environment. See what you have been missing. They have been in business for Six Years. Who knew. A must try!!!!!!
Tania Sanchéz
I just got here and I’m all for the FRESH warm salsa and homemade chips.As a Latina that had Mexican food growing up 24/7, the details are what counts. Great patio as well, thank you La Estancia!
Met some friends for a birthday party, They easily accommodated for a group of 12. Everyone loved their food. Drinks were unique and delicious. Our bartender had a great vibe. He even brought drinks (on the house) and a piece of flan for the birthday's. Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Shrimp Tacos, Carne Asada, Quesabirria
I was disappointed not to be greeted when walking in. There was a lady who was not friendly; we sat down feeling sour. We thought about leaving for another place, but then, the waiter came from the back, greeted us, cleaned our table, and took our drink orders. Then he came back with chips, salsa, and our drinks. This made us stay and enjoy the atmosphere. My tacos and the salsa verde were delicious!!!! You must try the salsa!Overall, it was a great experience and I wanted to thank our waiter as he went above and beyond to serve our table regardless of how busy he was. ? So far, this will be the new taco stop.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
We had lunch at La Estancia! Food is delicious and super fresh! Margarita's are also delicious! Ambiance and service. Exceptional! Must try! You won't be disappointed!
Good was amazing and super fresh! The drinks are delicious. Will definitely be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Alambre, Shrimp Tacos, Carne Asada, Quesabirria
Very good service! I
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Get the Gringa! So good!
Food was good and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, Enchiladas De Mole
Very very delicious....my husband got the pozole and I got the enchiladas in mole. Sosososos amazing! We live a couple minutes away and will be coming back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was really goodGuacamole was so fresh.The only drawback was service is slow. The need more help.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tacos, Guacamole
Delicious. Try the margs.. and the enchiladas with mole rojo. Tacos are good too. Owners are local peeps so I recco
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The best tacos I had in a long time. The carne asada tacos and the quesabirria were out of this world. The staff could not be nicer, super friendly. The restaurant inside is pretty cool but the cherry on top is the patio. They have music going on and it is full of plants, really cute and good vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A hidden gem in Riverside IL. Nice neighborhood spot. Authentic food, friendly service, quaint atmosphere with an outside patio. Happy hour daily 3-5 pm. This is a must try for the best authentic experience.Vegetarian options: They can make vegetarian dishes
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Neapolitan Flan, Tamales, Chips and Salsa, Molcajete, Rice and Beans, Chicken Tacos, Guacamole
From the outside, I will admit that this restaurant does not look like much. It's also hidden away in the downtown of Riverside, IL. However it's as good or better that many Mexican restaurants that I've been to in Chicago. First, the decor and ambiance are super unique. The theme of the restaurant is the golden age of Mexican cinema. They have many backlit movie posters. Also, the tabletops are decorated with movie posters. Second, the food is very good. When I went, I ordered the shrimp taco dinner, a sope, the el molcajete and the cafe de olla. The two things that stood out to me was that flavors where bold, and spice level of the food was perfect. You knew the spices was there, but it didn't overpower the good. My favorite of everything that I ordered was the el molcajete. It was a suggestion I f the staff and it was amazing. I had never heard of it, and i was so glad I ordered it. It literally had every meat I could think of. It came with warm tortillas, rice and refried beans. It was super fun scooping out the ingredients and making little street tacos. I also ordered and margarita azul. I was told that everything is made from scratch and to order. Third, the staff was great. They were friendly and I appreciated their suggestions. Fourth, parking was easy. Just outside the restaurant there was plenty of street parking. In sum, this a great Mexican restaurant with some fun decor that's worth the trip from Chicago to Riverside.
Hidden Gem. Good Food, friendly service. There is a nice Happy Hour from 3-5 Daily. Authentic, fresh cooked food. Clean environment. See what you have been missing. They have been in business for Six Years. Who knew. A must try!!!!!!
I just got here and I’m all for the FRESH warm salsa and homemade chips.As a Latina that had Mexican food growing up 24/7, the details are what counts. Great patio as well, thank you La Estancia!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5