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Estrellita Mexican Bistro & Cantina

4.2
4.2
210 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
971 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA 94022

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
Estrellita Mexican Bistro & Cantina is family-owned and has been serving the great community of Los Altos and the whole peninsula since 1958. We take pride in serving top quality, authentic and unique dishes from throughout Mexico and Latin America, many of which you won’t find anywhere else.

Our charming, character-rich location is perfect for a quiet dinner for two, a large group event, or your next company meeting. Enjoy seasonal specials, ever-changing signature cocktails.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin American, Traditional Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Catering menu available on our website:<br />http://estrellitarestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Our charming, character-rich location is perfect for a quiet dinner for two, a large group event, or your next company meeting. Enjoy seasonal specials, ever-changing signature cocktails, and even espresso creations made with our own hand-roasted coffee beans.
  • Neighborhood
    Los Altos
  • Cross street
    W El Camino Real
  • Parking details
    Parking spaces are available in the front and rear of the restaurant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour Specials !!!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM,Tue - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Come and join us from 4 PM to 5 PM. $2 Off on all appetizers, margaritas, sangria, and beer!

What 210 people are saying

Estrellita Mexican Bistro & Cantina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

210 Reviews
  1. Lisa VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fresh and delicious. The margarita's are wonderful!

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  2. MarleneD

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant and great food. Only problem is lack of parking spaces.

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  3. Tbird

    San Francisco3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our food was good, the mole is excellent as were the premium margaritas and other dishes. The service was really off the night we went, hoping was just an off night as we do plan to go back and try again since there are some really interesting dishes we wish to try.

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  4. ALCHEMIST

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place with an interesting Mexican menu and great drinks.

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  5. jsch VIP

    San Francisco56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    as always our meal was excellent. The special crab enchiladas were so tasty. Even the house salads were excellent. We've missed dining there for the past 2 years. their takeout has also been good. The staff is always friendly.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the regional specialties. Not your ordinary Mexican restaurant. We always go there when we’re visiting the area.

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  7. ConnieF VIP

    San Francisco25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a favorite, this is our go-to restaurant for Mexican food. Fun, festive setting, reasonably priced and the menu includes regular favorites as well as unique options. It always take a long time for anything ordered from the bar, but the staff is always warm and friendly and it's hard to find anything to complain about!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. The sauces are one of a kind and absolutely delicious.

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  9. EdH4 VIP

    Hawaii431 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Very good food & service at reasonable price. The enchilada suizas, and California burrito were delicious, as were the two salsas served with chips upon seating. It is nice to have an outdoor dining option, as we enjoy bringing our dog to lunch. While not fancy , lunch at Estrellita is very satisfying.

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  10. EdH4 VIP

    Hawaii431 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 18, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Very good food & service in a comfortable cantina with optional outdoor seating. The chips & two salsas served upon seating are very tasty & spicey. The enchiladas suizas, chicken tostado salad, and enchiladas combination plate were are delicious. Estrellita is an excellent choice for families or anyone interested in a reasonably priced & satisfying meal in a casual setting.

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FAQs

Estrellita Mexican Bistro & Cantina does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Estrellita Mexican Bistro & Cantina is rated 4.2 stars by 210 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Estrellita Mexican Bistro & Cantina

971 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA 94022

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W El Camino Real
  • Neighborhood
    Los Altos
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin American, Traditional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking spaces are available in the front and rear of the restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Catering menu available on our website:<br />http://estrellitarestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Our charming, character-rich location is perfect for a quiet dinner for two, a large group event, or your next company meeting. Enjoy seasonal specials, ever-changing signature cocktails, and even espresso creations made with our own hand-roasted coffee beans.
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