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La Estrellita Cafe & Bar, Oakland

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La Estrellita Cafe & Bar

446 E 12th St, Oakland, CA 94606-2311
510-891-0972
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Ranked #274 of 514 restaurants in Oakland
2.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Cuisines: Mexican
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“Always a favorite”
- Oct 22, 2012
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Missoula, Montana
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21 reviews 21 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Always a favorite”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2012

Have been going there on my periodic trips to Oakland for years and years; neighborhood mainstay, good food, good drinks, wonderful wait staff.

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Benicia, California
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47 reviews 47 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Bad place”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2011 via mobile

This restaurant sucks!!!!! WITH A CAPITAL SSS. My wife and I always wanted to go here because the place look pretty nice from the outside so tuesday nite we decided to give it a try big mistake. The salsa and chip tasted old we made the mistake of ordering guacamole tasted bitter and old we never leave guacamole this time... More

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Oakland, California
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105 reviews 105 reviews
60 restaurant reviews
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
“A Longtime Favorite”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 17, 2011

You know you are at home when you know the menu by heart. After 25 years, a major remodel and update in decor this is the default Mexican restaurant for me and my sweetie. The fresh chips and two types of salsa appear before you even order. The green enchiladas, chile rellenos, chile verde, chimichungas, taco salads, etc., never disappoint.... More

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“Standard, but priced.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2008

Standard, but priced.

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446 E 12th St
Oakland, CA 94606-2311
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