We love coming to this restaurant. It's family owned and has the best vibes and great servers. They're so attentive and remembered our orders from previous visits. The pork sausage they added to the menu was so good. It was sweet but savory garlic. The fried chicken skins is our go to favorite for apps. I loved the Ube baby(?) drink. The espresso Ube liqueur they put it in and top it with coconut is the perfect treat. Anything you get from this menu is great, they never miss. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Second time at Etrelita, and it continues to impress. I tried the half chicken this time--it was great, but I still prefer the chicken skewers from my first visit. The restaurant has a cozy, neighborhood hidden-gem feel, which I love. My only complaint was the gnats; having to constantly swat them away throughout the meal was distracting. Overall, the food is excellent, and I'll definitely be back. read more

Estrellita - Chicken Inasal - HALF with double coconut rice - Filipino Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Pretty tasty elevated Filipino food! Service is kind and friendly. Not many seats, small restaurant. We got there around 6pm on a Saturday and it was pretty much full by 6:30pm. Loved: branzino, longanisa, skewers. All so tender, tasty, and flavorful! Liked: Lumpia, nice and crispy. Fillings are different based on region, and my Filipino friend who ate with us said these fillings were different than what she's used to but definitely still approved! Could be better : chicken inasal and pork adobo. The chicken was dry in some areas. I like my pork adobo with a bit more sauce. The rice in the bowl absorbed most of it so i wish the rice was on the side instead of in the bowl. Overall a nice spot to try elevated Filipino food! read more

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I was really looking forward to top of year after seeing it on the Michelin guide. I haven't been to a lot of upscale Filipino restaurants, the last being one in Seattle that really flew me away. Unfortunately this restaurant didn't have as expensive of a menu as it had in years past. Specifically, they weren't serving garlic rice when I visited. We got a barbecue platter with chicken and ribs, and the flavor was good with good quality meat, it didn't remind me of the Filipino cooking that I love. Service was wonderful, and the little restaurant is adorable. I hope they expand their menu and lean a little deeper into authentic Filipino flavors. read more

Estrellita - Pork ribs and Half Chicken / Half Ribs Combo - Filipino Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Such a great time here! There is plenty of street parking throughout the nearby neighborhood. The restaurant itself is very small, with a few tables available outside and a few more available inside. The staff is so friendly & welcoming. And the food is delicious! You can tell that there was a lot of love and thought when creating this restaurant. The chicken inasal stole the show for me. We also enjoyed the adobo, lechon, and lumpia. Will definitely return! read more

The higher your hopes are the harder they fall. And my hopes were once as high as the estrellitas in the sky. I first heard about this spot when I approached a formerly trusted colleague about the cuisine of his culture (Filipino food). Having never had either Kamayan or Estrellita, I asked him what he thought about both restaurants. He told me hands down Estrellita was far superior and talked up the authenticity of the food as well as the restaurant in general. A friend and I were very excited to try this spot after this excellent review. We thought it would be a fun treat to share around the Thanksgiving holidays. As we were at work near by we doordashed our order. The only plausible explanation for what ensued is that our doordasher must have seen how delicious our food was and kept the order for themselves and replaced it with their own attempt at Filipino cuisine. Because the disconnect between what we were told to expect and what we got was too great. The food looked delicious but truly was nothing to get hype about. There were 3 lumpia's and my friend and I got one each. Neither of us wanted the last one and kept trying to give it to each other. The meat was dry and made me wonder who gave the adobo its "award" was the award driest meat ever? The experience was underwhelming. I try to judge takeout with a grain of salt but it seems the chef may have used too many grains as the food was overly salty. This restaurant might present differently in person. The service and atmosphere might be so incredible it has you thinking the food is amazing. Unfortunately, I only ordered takeout and did not dine in. And now, I probably never will :( read more

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Estrellita is a tiny Filipino restaurant in the heart of Atlanta. I love Filipino food so I have been wanting to trying this place. Luckily, a friend was able to pick up some food so that is how I got to try it. I cannot speak to the service or ambiance, but I assume both were good based on other reviews! I got to try the Filipino Chicken BBQ and Inihaw Spare Ribs. The Filipino Chicken BBQ was SO good! The chicken was marinated well (smokey and savory... reminded me of typical Asian flavors I have eaten at home before) and very tender. It also came with a sour vinegar-like sauce which paired well with the chicken and rice. The Inihaw Spare Ribs were honestly delicious too and I am not even a big fan of pork spare ribs. I enjoyed the marinade and there was a lot of meat on the spare ribs! I definitely want to visit this restaurant in person next time to try the other foods! Filipino is so good so go get some!!! read more

Estrellita - Filipino Chicken BBQ - Filipino Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Super slow during off peak hours . Took about 50 minutes for the dishes to be ready. Server tried his best....clean and hip unisex restaurant though. Food is mediocre but good enough for atl. Always rooting for good Asian flare in atl. Keep it up read more

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Estralita is a cute little Filipino gem that really hits the mark. The food was great across the board, and the sinigang soup was a standout delicious, full of rich flavors, and exactly what comfort food should taste like. The chicken skin was another win: crispy, flavorful, and honestly addictive. A charming spot that delivers big on taste. read more

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This might be my favorite restaurant in Atlanta, but it is small so keep in mind you may have to be willing to take things to go if they are full in their little hole in the wall location. I think every single thing I have tried has been amazing, from their sauces to their rice, plus, almost everything on the menu is Gluten free (it is noted on the few that are not) The people who work here are so helpful and both explain the food and give recommendations for everything on the menu. I literally love coming here. read more

Estrellita - Filipino Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Delicious Filipino cuisine in a charming space. I recommend the lechon kawali, coconut rice, fries, and chicken skin. Everything was well-cooked. Excellent service as well. read more

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My friend picked up Estrellita for us and it was so good and will definitely be added to the very small rotation of good Filipino restaurants! We decided to split the short ribs and lechon and I had the coconut rice and fries as a side. Out of the entree I LOVED the perfect mix of crispiness & fattiness the lechon. It paired so well with the sauce they gave too! The fries and rice were also amazing! Maybe some of the best fries I've ever had! And it's a pretty big plate for only $18, I had leftovers for the next day too. I wish estrellita was a bit closer to me bc that'll definitely hinder how often I go, but it's 100% worth the experience to try! read more

Food was great. Service was engaging but respectful. I felt like I had visited someone's home. Cozy but delicious. Try everything. You won't be disappointed! read more

My friend and I came here on a Friday night and there was only one other person dining. We started with the lumpia. The sauce was very vinegary. $9 for only 3 pieces and it was just alright. We got the pork adobo and lechon. Each entree comes with 2 sides so we ordered all the sides and shared everything. The pork adobo was very salty. The lechon was really crispy and juicy. The coconut rice was my favorite side. I like Kamayan on Buford Highway better. read more

Estrellita - Traditional Lumpia - Filipino Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Once again, my mind is blown by what Atlanta considers to be high quality or good experiences! I went in at 5 o'clock to eat dinner, I was never greeted. I walk in and they ask if I'm picking up or place in an order. There was never a hello never a welcome in. So I said I need to place an order. I placed my order she tells me 10 to 15 minutes and so I sit down . I wait a couple minutes and I'm like hey can I get a water which she gets me. After 28 minutes of nobody saying anything to me nobody updating me. Nobody checking in nothing I asked the guy like hey where's my food at? He says oh let me check. I said what he told me 10 to 15 minutes. It's been 30. He comes back telling me it's gonna be at least another seven minutes. So basically would've been a 40 minute wait after being told it was a 10 to 15 minute wait. So I tell him just refund me my money back because I don't have time to continue to wait. Then after he refunds, he said oh well it's almost ready now. So I said we back up what you have so I can go. He bags up half the order and I'm like well. Where's the rest of it? Oh well, you can't have the rest of it. So the main entrée that I actually ordered I did not even receive. So I take what partial food they give me which apparently just came up but as soon as I walk outside, I opened the container and none of the food is even hot. So it's clearly just been sitting back there getting cold while they did whatever they did. As I'm walking out the door, one of the owners starts badmouth of me before the door even closes. So I turned around and tell him not to talk about me as I'm walking out the door as if I'm in the wrong for being upset that it took almost 3 times longer than I was told. It was never updated until I confronted them about it. So overall, absolutely horrible customer experience, horrible dining experience, and I haven't even tasted the food. Again, the food was not hot or fresh at all. The ribs were extremely dry, the pork belly had no seasoning without dipping it into the sauce that comes with it, and with not being hot, it leaves a nasty mouth feel because all the fat and grease on it. The best thing might've been the chicken and even that was below average. Oh and let's not forget get the coconut rice that was so over cooked it was mush. I took one bite and it was like a mushed glob of starch. I couldn't even manage it enough to chew/swallow the one bite. They definitely leave a lot to be desired not only in customer service but in Food as well. Honestly, as far as customer service, that's probably the worst I experience and the eight years I've been in Atlanta. read more

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I ordered Nilagang Baka (BEEF NILAGA) through Uber Eats. I was sorely disappointed in the food because there was only one piece of big beef and a bone! I cannot eat a bone! Additionally, there were just pieces of cabbage, one stalk of lemongrass and NO carrots! Estrellita is charging $29.50, almost $30.00 and they did not deliver! What a rip-off! read more

It's always a great experience dining in at Estrellita Filipino Atlanta! The space is beautifully curated and cozy. The food is absolutely delicious, has amazing flavors and always has me craving more, even after I'm full. Hope and Walter are dedicated to their craft and are so earnest about introducing Filipino cuisine to all communities. I love how they pour their heart, soul and energy into making Estrellita's a great cultural experience, beyond having a great meal! Their pride, talents, and passion for Filipino culture is definitely palpable at Estrellita Filipino, Atlanta. Once you've had your first meal there, it feels like you're family! read more

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I do not have any pictures of the food- but let me tell you ONE OF BEST RESTAURANTS. The pork adobo and the chicken skewer were amazing. Every dish was exceptional. The service was excellent. They accommodated our group of 10 (without a reservation). Don't leave here without trying UBE ice cream. Don't miss out having food here. Street parking. read more

Estrellita - Pork adobo - Filipino Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I was drawn to Estrellita because of their recent Michelin recognition, and I am glad to have come! The restaurant is in a very small space but the decor is intentional and the space is cozy. The staff is really awesome - we asked to take a picture of the Michelin award and the owners themselves came out to chat with us! We learned a lot about the process and their hopes for the restaurant's future. The food was great. They were running a promotion where the Chicharron Chicken Skin was on the house, I really loved having it as an appetizer! We got a combination of meats - the Inihaw Na Baboy, Short Ribs, and Chicken skewer. I thought the Inihaw was the stand out item. It's wonderfully juicy and grilled so well, I'm so glad we got this over the Lechon (wasn't in the mood for fried pork belly). The short ribs and chicken skewer were just okay in comparison, I felt like they weren't as special. At the end we decided to try the Turon w/ Sorbetes, it was a cool combination of textures and flavors. It's cool that they make the ube ice cream in house :) I'd definitely want to come back next time I'm in Atlanta. Need to try the Pork Adobo! read more

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Filipino partner is upset. No where near Filipino cuisine. Food came out room temp (skewers and chicken). Food had no Filipino flavor. Salad with no seasoning. The workers never asked how it was until almost done so couldn't fix anything. Not worth it. Not authentic. read more

I decided to check out Estrellita with some friends for a Tuesday night dinner. Parkingwise, there's residential street parking down the street from the restaurant. The restaurant itself is suuuper tiny so we were lucky to get a couple bar seats along the wall. Delivery seemed to be super popular here too. To drink, I had a Tanduay rum & coke which was super refreshing and summery. My friends and split an order of lumpia which came with 3 rolls. The lumpia was so yummy and I loved the vinegar-based dipping sauce it came with. For my main, I got the Filipino Chicken BBQ. The chicken was SO TENDER, practically falling off the skewer. The fries also were made so well and the right amount of crispness. They came with a dipping sauce as well that was delicious. The staff was also super friendly, even with how busy they were. Overall, great spot and definitely Michelin guide worthy! read more

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My boyfriend and I were fortunate to find a table. The place is quite packed and popular. Our server was super helpful and we sat outside which was quite nice and warm too. I had the beef ribs - they were so so good.(10/10) The drink from the can had a bit of an unusual taste for me. read more

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This place has good food and a super chill vibe, I recommend. Only thing is they didn't have the full menu available

We came here because this place had good reviews and I was craving some lumpia that I saw in the reviews / photos. However their menu doesn't actually contain lumpia (I guess they recently removed it), so we ended up getting a few other dishes, including sinigang (sour soup), adobo, and - crispy pork dish. It may have been our fault for ordering so much pork, but it was really fatty and greasy, and I got sick of it halfway through my meal. I've never had sinigang, so it might just be the way it's supposed to taste, but I thought it was really sour without any other depth of flavor. I usually love sour soups like Tom yum, so I'm not sure what went wrong there. I also got a drink and ended up paying $40 for my meal (we split 3 ways, plus the drink). read more

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This is a family owned restaurant that I have been to a few times over the last year. In addition to the delicious food, it is a restaurant full of Filipino history and atmosphere. I always enjoy the short ribs, the chicken skins, and the appetizer sausage. The servers are friendly; however, I have been asked to move tables on two different occasions after already having ordered drinks. Keep in mind that the restaurant is small. read more

Estrellita is THE Bib Gourmand Filipino restaurant in Atlanta that you must try. The award & recognition is well deserved! Located in a small unassuming spot in Cabbagetown/Grant Park, Estrellita is the perfect spot for a flavorful bite to eat. I don't remember of the guy who helped us out but he was AWESOME! Super friendly and gave us great suggestions of what to order as first time customers. After his initial introduction, it took us 20 minutes to finally put in our order since it got so busy. The food then took a while to get to us, 20+ min after ordering, which was hard since we were STARVING. But the food was worth the wait - love me some crispy and fatty lechon! And the chicken inasal hit the spot. But my absolute favorite part was dessert - the turon were hot and crispy and paired before Overall a perfect end to the evening - and now I am ready for my round 2 ASAP! read more

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Great service! The chicken skin is great! The whole place is nicely decorated. Food are good,. read more

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In another episode of my Michelin Guide adventures, I took myself to Estrellita on a Saturday late afternoon. It's a small space, but very cozy and not a super long wait as they also have takeout customers coming in and out. I got the lumpia,pork belly, chicken skewers, and jasmine rice with french fries as a side. Everything felt like comfort food and was a hearty meal. The lumpia dip was so good, I wish I could buy a jar of it. I really want to try the oxtail lugaw that I've seen pictured on the internet, and of course the pork adobo and beef sinigang. Also plenty of street parking nearby! Love the wide open streets of Grant Park & surrounding neighborhoods. read more

Estrellita - Traditional Lumpia - Filipino Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I hate to give this place a 3 star but I wasn't really impressed. Serving was generally small for the price. Traditional lumpia looks a lot in my picture but they were tiny and I couldn't even tell when I'm already biting into the meat of it. I was especially disappointed with the ox tail nilaga, flavor was good but it was missing a lot of vegetable ingredients, I only had 1 piece of oxtail, 75% of it was bones. Their crispy pata had a good amount of serving but this is the smallest we've ever seen. The adobo had good flavor but very greasy. The popular ube Bundt cake was unavailable. Service was good, ambience was nice and cozy. read more

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if you don't ever listen to me again, listen to me when i say order the adobo pork with the ube liqueur. life changing. read more

Estrellita - Filipino Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Great Michelin Guide restaurant! Filipino inspired dishes! We had the Lechon Kawali and the Inihaw Spare Ribs. The food was excellent and the ambiance was very nice. Their service and wait staff did a very good job in the packed restaurant. It's a tiny restaurant I would not suggest it for large parties. read more

Estrellita - Filipino Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Was expecting a bit more given the Michelin nod. We came in on a Saturday night in the pouring down rain, so needless to say, there weren't many besides us dining in. Although the meal started out great with the sausage and meat lumpia (served with a delicious spicy vinegar garlic sauce) appetizers, the main dish of ribs, chicken, rice, and fries fell very short. All of the meat was overcooked and the rice was just very basic. At least it also ended well with the ube ice cream. Service was warm and fast, but not rushed. I liked the Pampanga Southern punch cocktail but didn't know it was a frozen drink (the menu description does not state) and I wish it had been on the rocks instead. The inside of the restaurant is TINY! We want to come back and try this place again but if it hadn't been raining I'd imagine that it would be hard to get seats. There was also plenty of free street parking right out front again because of the rain. They were doing lots of takeout and delivery orders. read more

I can count on one hand how many Filipino restaurants I've dined at, and this one is top on my list. The short ribs will always have be coming back. They are so tender and flavorful! The chicken kabob was so good too!! 10/10 Lumpia was eh. It's not better than my mom's lol. I probably wouldn't order it again. The customer service was awesome! Overall, I can't wait to return. read more

Estrellita - Beef Short Ribs - Filipino Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I really hate to write this review because I'm Filipino, but I have to. My best friend took me here because he wanted to try it and I was excited because he was excited. I loved the website. I loved the restaurant as soon as I walked in. So much intentionality with the decorations, and it's a pretty tiny restaurant so it felt really intimate. They offer Filipino beers which always makes me happy to see even if I don't drink beer. The servers were really nice. They were attentive and made sure we were okay. So, let's get to the food. It just wasn't good. I'm not saying that because of the usual Filipino critic of "I can cook this at home" or "it doesn't take like my mom's". I actually check out a lot of Filipino restaurants because my mom passed away and so I don't eat as much Filipino food. I get it wherever I can and I'm so grateful for it. I ordered the lumpia and there was just something that didn't make it tasty. I also ordered the pork adobo and I got excited because it had potatoes. The pork adobo tasted like it had been sitting there for a while. They also go ahead and put the adobo on top of the rice, which is fine but it just threw me off because I've always had rice on the side. I don't know. I really tried to like it. It was the first time I didn't take home leftovers because I knew I was just going to throw it away. Maybe the food wasn't great because we got there an hour and half before closing time, but that's not an excuse, right? Oh, the side salad was pretty good. read more

Estrellita - Lumpia, side salad, pork adobo - Filipino Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Holy Mother of flavor!!! I chose this spot cause I continuously see deliveries for them as an Uber driver. Now I see why!! Literally THE BEST meal I've had from a restaurant in a while. You can taste the effort and the flavor profile.. somebody cares about the food they put out. My eyes rolled which how delicious it was.. lol. The salad, the rice, the side sauces.. all perfect. Will be ordering again tomorrow. read more

Estrellita - Bbq Filipino CHICKEN BBQ Skewers - Filipino Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Really enjoyed this cute, small restaurant. Small menu with limited drink options. Everyone was very friendly and the food came out very quick. We got lucky and got a table, but seating is limited so make reservations. Started with the beef empanadas. Pretty tasty, could have used more filling. They're served one per order with a spicy green sauce. The sauce was great and added a little more flavor. We ordered the beef short ribs and half fried chicken with salad, rice and fries. The beef short ribs were really good!! Flavorful dish that was filling. The short ribs didn't fall off the bone, but they were still quite tender and juicy. The fried chicken was fried very hard with little seasoning. Hope to go back and try the other dishes. read more

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4.25/5 rounding up Overall great experience with attentive staff and authentic filipino food. - empanadas 4/5 - good flavors and crisp. Wish is was slightly more moist - sinigang- 4/5 almost like filipino tom yum (sour soup) but with pork instead. Very pork forward but nice balance with sourness of soup. Definitely unique maybe more for people slightly more adventurous/ acquired taste. - lechon 5/5 - crispy pork balanced well by coconut rice and salad with creamy dressing. read more

Delicious food. Fast and easy service. Banana ketchup was so tasty. Dining area is tiny but comfortable.

We got this on uber eats the other night and were blown away. Still talking about it to everyone I know. The pork belly is the best I've ever had. The spicy vinegar on anything and everything is bangin. Can't wait to dine with them because there's seriously no better delivery I've had in ATL than this so can't event imagine what it's like in person. Obsessed already after one time. Going back this week. read more

This place is really small and cozy. The staff was super nice, and I especially liked the collection of cookbooks on the shelf (I recognized slot of them). The cocktail was amazing. I appreciate the lychee syrup and the garnish! My only complaint is that it was a little heavy on the soda. The short rib was phenomenal. It was cooked perfectly with fat that was rendered to melt in your mouth. The sauce was flavorful and a great balance between savory and spicy. read more

Estrellita - Short Ribs & Garlic Rice - Filipino Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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