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!

First time at Cocina de Carlos. I was recommended the restaurant by a friend. I loved the vibe of…read morethe place and the menu items. I ordered the pork belly nachos. They were delicious and so fresh! I will for sure be back next time I am back in town.

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 !!!

Status update: the new weekend brunch menu is *outstanding* and a wonderful change of pace from the…read moremore 'traditional' options in town. Extra star added for the consistent execution - both in speed and quality. Deseo has really become a well oiled machine.

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.