Estrella Cocina

The food was either amazing or blah.
The tables were so small we had to eat in rotation.
They are a fresh to the table restaurant.
We ordered a Cesar salad for two it came out last🤷‍♀️ all it was, was whole leaves of romaine lettus laid in a bowl with cheese and tortilla chips sprinkled on top.
There were no tongs or ways to get the out onto your plate.
I asked the waitress how where we suppose to eat it, she was new and had no clue.
So I took my fork and knife and started cutting it up it was the end of our meal, and I was like, "Forget it, this is too much work for me." When I made the reservation I said it was for my husband 50th birthday I was expecting a seat with a view or at least an experience but the hostess quickly wiped down the tiny table next to her station and sat us there.
I definitely felt like this place was for the young beautiful people. Drinks were yummy.
My husband's meal was tasty.
They were out of the first two things I wanted, so I settled for cheese tamales I would not recommend. This seems to be a place good for drinks and apps if you are young and beautiful.
That is it.

This place needs to improve asap, or else they won’t last in this industry!! The rooftop vibe and good food is what we are all looking for here in Jax.
However the food at Estrella Cocina needs to improve asap.
Iv been here 4 times and have tried majority menu items and for some reason everything looks pretty but had no taste.
Bland.
Our shrimp cocktail appetizer tasted like ketchup in a bottle, the chips and dip has no flavor or spices, and I can say more about the fish tacos ceviche.
😬🙏🏼 All I have to say for an a Mexican restaurant “you can do better” please change something up.

Hidden Gem in Downtown.
We arrived on a gloomy day otherwise we could have sat on the patio.
There are heaters and a fire pit but due to the wind, the roll up glass garage doors were closed.
So this made for a cozy dinner inside.
Small with about 20 tables, it was perfect for our dinner.
A nice bar and friendly staff started the night off right. I would highly recommend the Pescado Classico Ceviche.
Made with snapper and fresh ingredients it was delicious.
Very refreshing and addictive!!! The in house chips are the perfect amount of salt with this dish. We shared a molcajetes bowl which was perfect to share.
Authentic lava bowl and traditional spices, this dish did not disappoint.
Just remember to not touch it!! These bowls are HOT!! But that what makes the dish. There is a signed marquee on the outside of the building to enter.
You may be able to find street parking but we just parked in the onsite garage.
It was open when we left and no requirement to pay.
But given the blustery day, I would’ve gladly paid just to be able to park in the garage anyway. I could definitely see this as a nice spot on a beautiful evening They even have blankets if you want to take one to the patio. The restaurant is very unique, and that when you come off the elevator, you walk down the hallway that actually is the kitchen and side station Then it opens up into the HOST STAND and restaurant.
But it’s backwards for a reason.
You want the view But it’s very unique how it’s set up Will definitely go again and would highly recommend