Estella's Mexican Restaurant is a small, unassuming location that may have previously been some…read moretype of drive-thru. You walk into the door and you are in the bar area. It was between 7:30 and 8pm when we arrived, so there was only one table with a family in the entire restaurant. Somewhat concerning... Right after we sat down at our table, the family occupying the other table got up to leave as they had finished. We had the restaurant to ourselves for about 10 minutes and another couple was seated. We ordered the Shrimp Fajitas and were able to make it half shrimp / half crab; and we also had the Hawaiian Quesadilla. Food portions were adequate for price paid. Food quality was good, and our entrees were served "hot off the press". Estella's was good, but we have been to better Mexican Restaurants in the Toledo area.

Estella's is a good Tex-mex restaurant in Oregon, OH on Route 2. The outside may need a bit of…read moresprucing up, but don't let that deter you from entering! We get the queso, which is delicious. He opts for the street tacos, the steak, chicken, and carnitas are all very good. I got 6 individual nachos with beans, cheese, & jalapeño, served with guacamole and sour cream. This was the second time dining here and we will be back for margaritas next time!

3.5-ish For starters, the name of this restaurant (according…read moreto its own sign) is Taqueria Carnales, not Carnales Taqueria (as listed on Yelp). Anyway, this is a place for people who enjoy highly flavored and spicy food. Seriously, ask them to go easy on the jalapenos if you aren't up for spicy. I ordered everything as is for my first visit for takeout and enjoyed it but it was on the edge of too spicy for me, (chicken grande burrito) without actually crossing the line.Very much crossed the line with the shrimp tacos, imo. I ordered the following: Menudo Soup (made from cow's stomach); Shrimp Tacos and a Chicken Burrito Grande. The estimated prep time was 15 minutes and the food was ready on time. It's a cute, small restaurant that is very clean. While you could choose to dine in, I didn't see anyone eating there and it appears that most of their business is carryout. Upon arriving home, I found that the Menudo Soup had spilled inside the plastic bag. Not too big a deal. The other entrees were packed in styrofoam containers. The burrito was wrapped in paper and foil. My mom had the Menudo Soup and said it was good. She had one of the three shrimp tacos and said it was okay but that she wouldn't crave them. The avocado slices looked very fresh. My mom loves spicy food but she commented that the soup and tacos were very spicy. As for my chicken burrito, it was unexpectedly spicy in a mostly good way. The burrito was stuffed with everything inside - guacamole, rice, chicken, refried beans (very little), cheese and jalapeno peppers. It was a delicious combo but I would have preferred the individual ingredients to be separate. The biggest problem, however, was that the foil wrap made it difficult to cut into the burrito without also cutting into the foil. I think it's more of a "me" issue that might not bother anyone else. Overall, I would order from this restaurant again. The quality is definitely way above Taco Bell, but it's not quite fast food even though it's next to a Subway. Also, I asked if their refried beans were made with lard and I was assured they were vegetarian. If I hadn't seen so many positive reviews on Yelp, I wouldn't have known to check out this spot, but would encourage you to try it too for high quality, authentic Mexican cuisine! EDIT/UPDATE: I tried one of the shrimp tacos that my mom left in the fridge. OMG, it was super spicy to the point of giving me hiccups. Plus, the spiciness seemed to come from a creamy cheese sauce added to the shrimp tacos after they were cooked. I can understand why my mom wouldn't crave them and I would never order them myself. Based on your personal preference for spiciness, let this give you an idea of the level of spiciness that could be added to your food unless you request your dish to be less spicy. Recommend with caveat re spiciness.

The Pizzabirria is delicious. It is huge and so filling. It's served with several different…read moresauces in addition to the dipping sauce. they also include Cucumbers and Radishes. Queso is great but the Guacamole is to DIE for!

I went here once last year, and admittedly I was fairly intoxicated by the time I ordered food. I…read morethought it was amazing, but wanted to hold off on a review until I had gone in a more sensible mindset to verify the deliciousness. Went yesterday with my very picky husband; It's official, we're a fan! We don't like noise or crowds, so we went on a Sunday evening. I've seen them swamped before, but was delighted to only have two other diners in the restaurant. It was quiet and peaceful, and the waitress was very pleasant. The food was fast, and it was DELICIOUS. We like simple foods with lots of flavor. I got chicken enchiladas with rice and beans, my husband got a smothered beef burrito. We both loved our meals; Not a bunch of random veggies in the meat, just meat, food, and sauce. That's how we like it. Food came out very quickly. We used to frequent El Vaquero, but they've really been going down hill for the last few years. If you used to enjoy El Vaq but have been disappointed lately, give Cinco a try. They've got the same simple but delicious flavors, executed better.

Just finished takeout dinner and although this place may deserve two star, I gave it one since they…read morepissed me off due to forgetting to include the Jalapeños on my nachos that I was charged an extra .50 for. Here is the bad about this place: 1- The place is easy to find as its a Run down shack. I almost decided to not to pickup my food once I seen it. 2- Charged me extra for Jalapeños but they obviously forgot. 3- Chips they included were stale. 4- Salsa was like tomato juice and I am not exaggerating. 5- chicken enchiladas was pretty much tasteless. I feel sorry for the people in this town and positive reviewers as they all obviously don't know what good Mexican food tastes like. I won't be back to this so called Mexican restaurant!! Ps.. Keep the .50 cents as not looking at that gross building a 2nd time is worth the loss!

best carnitas street tacos i've ever had. i'm sure they used corn tortillas instead of white…read moretortillas and it makes a big difference. the tortillas were also quickly fried. the carnitas were so full of flavor. we also ordered the house margaritas and they were exceptional. we could taste the layers of the ingredients...triple sec, tequila, lime juice and topped with salt. the staff is very attentive and personable. we will definitely visit again and recommend this restaurant to friends traveling through this area!

I'm actually quite upset about this experience. I asked the waitress, "How many tacos come with the…read morestreet tacos meal?" and she replied, "However many you want." I didn't understand what she meant because that is obviously not true, and her answer was very unclear. Based on that, I ordered two steak tacos and two al pastor tacos along with two beers. The total came to $50, which I find hard to believe. The "Street Tacos Meal" is listed as $9.99, yet for some reason, they added a $3.00 upcharge for the steak and then charged $8.50 for two additional street tacos. I thought I was ordering the meal; how did I end up spending $21.49 on four tacos with rice and beans when the advertised price was $9.99? This doesn't add up, and the staff was extremely vague when I was placing my order. While the food was okay, the al pastor was very fatty. Given the price and the lack of clarity, I won't be coming back.

Excellent food, quick efficient professional service Six of…read moreus visited for lunch and we ordered from lunch menu. Everything taste so fresh and come with some side. Super reasonable price $8 is a steal for that much of food. Clean environment, tidy restaurant, colorful seating and nice bar indeed. If I'm in this area then definitely returning . Only issue I found no soup in the restroom and no towel in the holder.

Food portions are good and taste is ok but service is terrible they have horrible attitudes to the…read morepoint they make me uncomfortable even placing an order

Just great !!! Great ambiance, great service, awesome cocktails , happy costumer, happy husband !!…read moreWhat else could I need, thank you Luis (owner and chef ) and also Jess she is the best ask for her and leave a nice tip !!!

Nice small menu and good cocktails. Brunch was good. Happy hour is also good. Bartenders seem…read moreattentive.

Such a great neighborhood mexican food spot! I visited on a Friday so the daily special was $3 off…read moremargarita carafes as well as a $12.99 Quesadilla Loca. We got a carafe of the Barrons Margarita and our server nicely let us pick which rim we wanted (plain, salt, sugar, tajin). In total, we each got about 2 margaritas each since the carafe doesn't have ice in it. For food, we started with their complimentary chips and salsa which was perfectly mild. My friend ordered the Carnita Street Tacos. I liked that you could order whatever quantity you wanted rather than needing to get a meal. My husband and I shared the Quesadilla Loca with ground beef. It came with two side options so we got Fried Plantains and Refried Beans. The portion was huge and came with their queso to enjoy with your meal. Everything was absolutely delicious and I would come back in a heartbeat to enjoy more! Tip: Lupitas is within the Dora Cup area so feel free to stop in and grab a drink to go! Note that they do charge you a bit more to take it to go.

Amazing food and very prompt and friendly service! Margaritas are excellent, food portions are huge…read moreand prices are very reasonable. This place is busy for a reason... it is a great dining experience!

Great food and even better service. Serafin was an excellent waiter. He was friendly and very…read moreattentive. Best Cinco in the Toledo area.

Husband and I went there for an early dinner. Menu was QUITE extensive, but what we settled on came…read moreout quickly and hot! Forgive me for not remembering the names. I had a mojito to start and it was perfect with real mint muddled in. Service was great. Ambiance was kitschy Mexican but fun.

This is a hidden gem. Some of the best Mexican food in Toledo. Small and unassuming in an…read moreindustrial area. I hade the carne asada. It is a large section of beef served with rice and beans and 4 tortillas. Very good. The California burrito is huge. Not expensive at all. Highly recommend this establishment. They only had a cook and 1 server but managed to be on top of everything.

I have been on a quest to find the best tacos in the Monroe and Toledo area, and these are, without…read morea doubt, my favorite. I have visited this establishment twice so far. On my first visit, I had the taco de pollo and today I tried the taco al pastor. Both times, the tacos were absolutely delicious. They are generously sized and stuffed with a substantial amount of meat. While I eventually want to explore their other menu offerings, it is incredibly difficult for me to order anything other than those consistently amazing tacos.

Guess this is more of a check-in, as I ended up here again yesterday because it is so close to my…read moredog's groomer and I was hungry. Common theme for me. Ambiance was festive as always and the restaurant seemed very clean. Service was excellent. The food is decent with huge portions. Prices are typical and a good value due to the generous portions. Here's what continues to bother me: All of their beans contain lard -which I choose not to eat - and yet the "Vegetarian" portion of the menu lists various entrees with the same beans that contain lard. It would be nice to offer a lard-free option of black beans, as other Mexican restaurants do. I mention this to my server each time. I realize it's insanity to come back here expecting a different result, but it would make me so happy to enjoy lard-free beans with my burrito! End of rant. This place was busy mid-afternoon on a Friday, so apparently most people are perfectly happy with the status quo.

Margaritas were phenomenal! Food was amazing! We had fajitas and fajitas nachos and they were…read moregreat!! Great patio space! Highly recommend!