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Estrella Negra

Mexican Restaurant$$$$

Bucktown, Chicago

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Estrella Negra

8.0^/10

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Ranked #6 for tamales in Chicago
"el Apache Huevos Rancheros with the warm mango"(3 Tips)
"Try the Taffy Apple Empanada - Delicious!"(7 Tips)
"$10 traditional spicy pork tamales"(5 Tips)
"mango salsa chicken enchilada & buritto"(5 Tips)

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sweet potato fries
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huevos rancheros
spicy pork
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ISC ChicagoOctober 15, 2016
Potato wedges are a great choice for these carne asada fries, possessing the structural integrity to stand easily with the beef, refried beans, and other toppings. Great drunk food!
ISC ChicagoOctober 15, 2016
Some of the best wings we've ever had: cooked perfectly, sweet but not too sweet, perfectly sauced
Dulce A.November 25, 2015
You can't go wrong with trying a bit of everything. All time fav: mango chicken enchiladas. Also love the Bandera sampler. Dope art and music but definitely reserve a spot on the weekends.
Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014
All entrees come with your choice of one equally appetizing starter: pozole (spicy chicken soup), bean dip, seasoned fries, sweet potato fries or goat cheese salad Read more
MikeDecember 7, 2017
Pozole was on point. Their spicy salsa is also delicious - a twist on classic pico de gallo. Unfortunately, the tamales and enchiladas were both underwhelming. Also this place is not BYOB anymore.
Carl LeeMarch 10, 2013
Try the Taffy Apple Empanada - Delicious! Best eaten warm, right when it's brought out. Just the right amount of Apple, super sweet ice cream!
Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014
The $10 traditional spicy pork tamales are hot, fresh and slathered with salsa verde, Muenster cheese, chives, tomatoes and sour cream. Read more
ISC ChicagoOctober 15, 2016
Order the green tea horchata with the el Diabolito shrimp. The burn of the shrimp is brutal, but that tasty rice milk helps.
Erin GreenNovember 22, 2016
All of the empanadas were delicious and the service was great, definitely try the mango martini.
ISC ChicagoOctober 15, 2016
Creative dishes with flavor combinations that blend together perfectly! Really excellent service!
Carl LeeSeptember 9, 2012
Try the Pozole - Super tasty, just the right touch of spice for a kick. Some added salt, but I think it was the right blend.
ISC ChicagoOctober 15, 2016
el Diablito Camarones: nice burn with good flavor
Carl LeeMarch 10, 2013
Try the El Apache Burrito - Really do love this combination of food, marinated steak, and that verde sauce!!
jonasNovember 9, 2014
Guacamole has pomegranate on it! Arbol sauce is good enough to eat with a spoon - holy móle!
Carl LeeMarch 10, 2013
Try the Pozole - Almost always order this as a side, add a little lime (for me), perfect!
Carl LeeSeptember 9, 2012
Try the La Garza Fries - Fries were super crispy, wonder combination of flavors! Definitely order again!
Carl LeeSeptember 9, 2012
Try the Taffy Apple Empanada - Absolutely delicious again, I'll keep ordering this every time I'm here!
Joanna KalinowskaAugust 10, 2014
Sweet potato fries and holly quacamole appetizers are both delicious.
Carl LeeMarch 10, 2013
Try the La Sirena Ceviche - Love it, every time. We order at every visit!
Angela VaughnMarch 11, 2012
Eat the Spicy chicken tortilla soup, mango gaucamole, 3 sample tamales (pork, corn, spinach), mango salsa chicken enchilada & buritto
Matt DimmerJuly 10, 2011
Goat cheese quesadilla, cevice, empanadas, enchiladas. Get one of everything. Amazing and affordable.
Zach MOctober 26, 2014
Guacamole with season fruit- when it's pomegranate it's tops.
Carl LeeSeptember 9, 2012
Try the El Apache Burrito - Steak was pretty incredible, stuff filled in a fresh spinach wrap.
Edna SolisMarch 27, 2012
Super delicious food & Byob! Great staff too. Checking it out is a must.
Yovana RosalesFebruary 15, 2012
Great food, great ambiance, and great staff who is always ready to give a friendly hug...I received two!
Jordan BishoppJanuary 3, 2016
Seriously good chilaquiles and mango salsa enchiladas.
Donna JohnsonMay 27, 2016
The drinks and the food were both good.
Keith EvansFebruary 20, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Come here every third Thursday @ 7pm for Black Star Comedy
Martin ChavezGarciaSeptember 17, 2012
Been here 25+ times
La chalupa is my favorite dish but its all Yummy
Raymond NievesNovember 9, 2010
Been here 10+ times
"Love the el Apache Huevos Rancheros with the warm mango salsa... Yum! La Corona Burger is plentiful and tasty."
Lanny FiorilloApril 20, 2019
Sweet potato churro fries!
Caitlin C.December 13, 2011
Empanadas are amazing! But keep in mind if that's what you're ordering they are very small.
Veronica LeonDecember 30, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Try the Sweet potato fries - Oh my goddd.. So good!
Erik James AlbaughDecember 30, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Try the Guacamole - Holy Special star powered Guacamole
tankboyNovember 13, 2010
Been here 5+ times
There's usually a wait so make a reservation! (We don't mind waiting though. Place has a great vibe.)
Giovanna FretzJuly 10, 2017
Organic green tea orchata.
Angela VaughnMarch 11, 2012
The taffy apple empanada is good!
Veronica LeonDecember 30, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Try the Shrimp Cerviche - Pretty good!
Hillman PhilistiaAugust 7, 2014
Guacamole, original
Jorge JimenezFebruary 18, 2012
Yummm chocolate chip Tamale... three thumbs up!
Nick LuceroApril 7, 2013
Chicken Pozole. Woah.
Erica LucioAugust 15, 2010
Been here 10+ times
The $5 salsa to go is a must have!
Erik James AlbaughDecember 30, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Try the empanadas
Christian VeraSeptember 4, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Tamale sampler... #fire!
Juan CrespoApril 24, 2010
Great food at great prices
Damon AlexanderAugust 23, 2013
Meh...not as good as I hoped
Alan itySeptember 19, 2010
La chalupa yummm

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