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    Esteban's Mexican Restaurant

    4.1 (55 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Left half is the super chile relleno burrito, right half is the super steak burrito
    Kriesha M.

    I love coming to Esteban's! The staff is friendly, they have decent portions, & their prices are fair. My favorite thing on the menu is their super chile relleno burrito. It's consistently good every time, and the sauce they use in the burrito goes so well combined with all the ingredients. It's gotten to a point where this is all I order when I go lol. My go to place for burritos in Humboldt! :)

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    Ray F.

    Tried the new location the other day for lunch, it is literally across the street from its original spot. Its still being finished out but the kitchen is open for business. The dining room was still being set up but a couple tables and chairs were available. The place was busy and most people were taking their food to go. A one page menu, I opted for the fish tacos, and order of two with hot sauce. The kitchen is quick and effecient, from the time I ordered until my tacos were handed to me, maybe ten minutes? The fish was nice golden brown batter fried with a dressing of slaw on nice corn torillas, with the hot sauce. *The Hot is not for the faint of heart, if you are even vaguely fearful of fire sauces go with the mild. This one packs some heat! A quick inexpensive lunch, still a good value but in a much larger location, inside the former T's Cafe spot in the big victorian house on the corner. 3.5 Stars rounded up for the quick friendly service 00936

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    Etienne L.

    I've been going here for 10+ years and I get a burrito every time. They always put a good amount of each ingredient and the tortillas are amazing! The staff has always been nice, and the service is quick. They also have plenty of indoor seating.

    Super wet burrito with pork, cheese, beans and rice. Took half home for lunch the next day. Salsa Verde was delicious .

    Finally I found a Mexican restaurant that taste like Mom's cooking. Soft tender juicy carnitas! Homemade tortillas so yummy!!

    Regular Ranchero Burrito

    Always great service, quality, delicious food, and great prices! Whenever we're looking to eat out, Esteban restaurant is the first place we think of. Thank you for always providing us with the best spot to eat in downtown Arcata! Today we got a Regular Ranchero Burrito and Regular Chile Relleno Burrito To-Go, and both were delicious and hit the spot!

    Wet burrito with red sauce. Son loved it.
    Michelle M.

    We had a hard time finding this place. It was tucked inside a little shopping area, and we were expecting to find a food truck and not an actual building. Once inside though the menu had a lot of really good options to choose from. We ordered the super veggie fajita burrito, a wet burrito with red sauce and a plate of veggie nachos. We enjoyed the nachos. They weren't anything too special but they were tasty. My son loved his wet burrito and said it was really good. The rest of us were disappointed with our veggie fajita burritos however. My husband, who got the hot sauce with his, said it had some good flavor. It was pretty spicy for him, which surprised me because he can handle a lot of heat. But he enjoyed it. The rest of us got the mild sauce with ours but we didn't taste any sauce. We felt like the burrito was pretty bland and could have used a lot more flavor and some kind of sauce. We all commented as well on the fact that the potatoes could have been cooked more. They felt a little undercooked. Overall it was just okay. We probably wouldn't choose this restaurant again since there were better tasting options elsewhere.

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    The best burritos and Chile Relleno in Arcata and surrounding area. Esteban's food is consistently delicious. My favorite.

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    6 years ago

    Great quality food for the price. Fresh homemade tortillas always! Definitely recommend for lunch if you are in the Arcata area.

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    4 years ago

    Lots of great food. They have an adorable outdoor seating area and very friendly staff. A great lunch stop.

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    7 years ago

    Food is usually pretty good however two stars is because you never know if they're going to open on time. Pretty lame.

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    4.4
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    Very good !! We were in the area and thought this place looked fun, decided to have dinner a bit…read moreearly and go here, we will be back ! The service was great, our waiter/server was very nice and answered all our questions, he checked in on us often and offered what we needed when we needed it Drinks : we'll be coming back to try their margaritas and such, they have such a long menu of different variations / flavors we're excited for, but only ordered soft drinks this time around, I'm pregnant currently so we'll be back down the road when drinking is something I'll be able to participate in again. Food: food was great ! My husband ordered street tacos and loved them, they had great flavor and each bite had enough of everything. I ordered the grilled chicken taco salad, the one in the crispy tortilla shell bowl- loved it ! The shell was perfect, it added such a great crunch, the salad itself was good, and we had a lot of leftovers to take home as well ! The restaurant itself is super cute with a nice ambiance ! The tables and restaurant were super decorated and they had fun music going too so the vibe was super pleasant and we were just happy to be there. Definitely recommend :)

    Have been to Arcata many times and this was my first time here. Such a cool location and I love the…read moredetails in the restaurant. We both had margaritas and they did not disappoint. Their pollo la crema was some of the best I have ever had! Our wait staff was outstanding and even as the crowds increased they did not slow down on their service.

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    Fiesta Grill & Cantina

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    this is our go to for sunday brunch when in town. there is just so many things that they do better…read morethan anyone else in their genre. Lwts start with their Menudo... served every day but i prefer mine on Sundays. Savory, hearty, and the very best in the region, i find it loaded with tripe, often too rich for a bowl, but perfect for a cup (which is above average size) And i cant go any further without mentioning the drinks. while the drink menu is huge, the margaritas are on point, and if you are unsure try the skinny. its a great margarita, lower on the shugar side leaning into the fresh orange and lime juices rather than the simple syrup. another regional best. they have a full bar and quick tip, the bloodys are fire... you wre welcome... thie decor is eye catching and festive, the service is great, and there is plenty of room even if it gets busy. its also conviently located just off the 101 freeway in arcata so its a great road stop. its leaps above the other road stops nearby. no comparrison. Chorizo and eggs, Chile Rellano plate with 2 eggs on the side, and fresh flour tortillas is our go to.. but honestly ive had other dishes and thoroughly enjoyed them all. Sunday brunch in a cool unassuming spot you never suspected to be so worth a repeat visit on your next trip through. cheers and well done! see you guys real soon!

    We both had the Carne Asade dinner and it was excellent! The people were friendly and the vibe was…read moregood but the wait staff was a bit absent.

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