Estela's Mexican Restaurant
Tampa, FL 33606-3728
Phone: (813) 251-0558
- Price:
- $
- Best of Citysearch:
- Margarita 2004
- Hours:
- Sun-Wed 11:00am-10:00pm , Thu-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm
Editorial Review for Estela's Mexican Restaurant – by Alexander Thomas
The Scene
Situated in the sleepy Davis Island business district, it's the perfect place for nachos, burritos and many other Mexican favorites. Clean and cheerful inside, the patio is a prime people-watching spot.
The Food
In addition to the Mexican dishes that everyone knows and loves, Estela's serves house specials with a bold and spicy accent. Chile poblanos, pollo champerico and shrimp a la diablo (as in hot, hot, hot diablo) are some of the authentic recipes featured on the menu along with daily specials. Estela's is owned and operated by a family that takes great pride in the freshness of the food. In fact, your 100 percent satisfaction with food and service is guaranteed with every order of fajitas, ceviche (marinated shrimp with tomato, onion, and cilantro), enchiladas and more.
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Insider Tips
Go Beyond the BorderAnd try a jarritos (flavored Mexican soda) for a taste of authenticity.
It's All About LocationBrandon residents don't even need to leave home to enjoy Estela's. Stop by 312 Brandon Blvd. Or call (813) 657-1421.
User Reviews for Estela's Mexican Restaurant
04/21/2008 Posted by kg86
good quality mexican dishes, great happy hour with fishbowl margaritas. very nice patio, with good service and usually prompt seating. staff is mostly spanish but understands and communicates very well. would highly recommend, due to the very casual and laid-back davis island attitude.
Pros: patio, davis island, happy hour, authentic mexican
Cons: parking on DI, live music is either hit-or-miss
11/26/2006 Posted by badger2
My wife & I had a very good experience dining at Estela's on S Dale Mabry. We were seated promptly outside (as we requested) and had chips & salsa in no time. Our orders came quickly thereafter (chicken quesadilla & enchiladas), which were also very good. While not the best Mexican food we've ever had, the service & quality were worthy of a second visit. NOTE: though we were served alcohol while seated outside, we later learned that they don't have a license to serve alcoholic beverages outdoors .... our server's inadvertent mistake ... so, bear this in mind when sitting outside!
Pros: Prompt service; good food for the money
Cons: Atmosphere so-so
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