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    Dona Estela

    4.5 (111 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Mexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Asada tacos

    10/10 One of the best asada tacos in town. Handmade tortillas, smokey bbq'd asada, and creamy guacamole salsa. Go when they're less busy. I only order the asada because I see them bbq it fresh. Service is on point too, nice workers.

    Shrimp Hard Tacos
    Fidel S.

    This was my first time stopping to try Doña Estela food truck food. I pass by this place every day on my way home from work and finally decided to stop by and I'm am happy I did. This place is a hidden gem. I tried their tostada de Aguachiles Rojo is was so good with great taste. I'm a huge Mariscos fan and if I tell you the tostada was good it means it was really good. They have outside seating with shade and service is great. I will definitely be stopping more often and eventually trying their whole menu

    Kleine S.

    A great taco truck to stumble upon on your way to/from the bars in the area. We had a California burrito and tostada mixta. Both were excellent, the seafood was fresh, even the raw pieces. Perfect two items to share!

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    Fiona Z.

    Saw the sign for $1.50 tacos and I figured why not. They were parked across from Angel City Brewery. I tried the al pastor taco which honestly tasted a bit flavorless. I would come back here to try other things, but based on the al pastor taco alone, I give it 3 stars. There is also a $0.45 processing fee on all debit and credit card purchases (sign by the register).

    Carnitas Tacos (Habanero salsa)
    Nikki N.

    Bomb *** authentic tacos! So much flavor. The men working this truck are putting in the WORKS and deserve all the business. 3 tacos were roughly $6-7. I will definitely be coming back when I'm in the area. They are located on S. Alameda St. They also offer lots of different seafood options. I ordered the carnitas tacos and the carnitas had a nice crisp- just like eating pernil during holidays.

    I love these fried shrimp tacos so much.
    Lisa N.

    Dona Estela is now... Dona Estela MARISCOS! During the pandemic, Hector and Rosa decided to try something new and switched to a mariscos (seafood) concept. Do you know how happy this has made me? I can find a million taco spots open in the evening, but very few mariscos ones! Don't worry - you can still order some menus from their original menu as well (al pastor tacos, yes please). HIGHLY recommend the tacos dorados de Camaron - crispy hard shell shrimp taco! It is unbelievable... move aside Mariscos Jaliscos and Mariscos 4 Vientos, there's a new shrimp taco in town. This has more shrimp flavor, less filler, and the light salsa on top with the sliced avocado.... I dream about this taco. Every bite is crunchy, creamy, and flavorful. Fish tacos are the same from their previous menu, giant, lightly battered, crispy fish pieces with a delicious white sauce. Also love the shrimp and octopus cocktail, comes in a small or large size, generous portion, fresh seafood, plump shrimp, soft octopus, and the most refreshing tomato "broth." I could drink it. We always buy a large and save half for the next day, it gets better in the fridge with flavors mixing even more. Ceviche is also solid, nice balanced flavors with a stack of tostadas. And the habanero salsa. The same one that made me fall in love with this truck from the start. I pour it on everything and it is soo spicy with so much flavor, without overwhelming the taste of the food. There's no prices on the truck, but from what I recall, tacos are about $3 flat, large coctel is about $15. They do accept card, with a $1 transaction fee. They're usually at 5704 W Pico Blvd during the daytime, but across the street from Angel City Brewery in the evenings, Thursday-Sat. Check their Instagram to find them, or give them a call! Love love this truck.

    Shrimp and octopus cocktail.
    Jason S.

    Best Taco Truck I have ever eaten from. Everything is fresh and loaded with flavor. The fish tacos were crispy, flaky good. The shrimp and octopus cocktail was fantastic. Highly recommend and will return when I'm ever in the area

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    Amazing food. I've tried their agua jokes, ostiones preparados, and tostada mixta. All were simply amazing. They are also open late!

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    They have always been on point on food. Service is phenomenal. I'm so glad they are at Angel City now.

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    Not to be dramatic but this is the best food truck in North America. I got a shrimp burrito.

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    Great seafood. You can tell the guys really care about what they do. I highly recommend this spot.

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    Very great food! Asada fries were very good, jalapenos were very fresh, the churro was delicious! Highly recommend!

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    This place was sooooo good! Please try it! The staff are really nice the food came out quick! Highly recommend!

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