Esteban's - Boulder

Cheese, Tacos, Juice

Esteban's

Esteban's
2.5 / 5 (8 reviews)

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This neighborhood taco spot serves inventive, flavorful tacos and fresh homemade guacamole alongside a well-made house margarita, but portions are notably small and prices feel high. Diners report inconsistent service—ranging from friendly and fun to inattentive and disorganized—leading to mixed value despite standout dishes. Expect a casual bar-focused atmosphere best suited for light bites or drinks rather than a hearty meal; consider nearby alternatives if you want larger portions or more reliable service.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Don

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★ 2.5 / 5 from 8 reviews
dsanford-mushroom273
25.04.2023

The tacos here are delicious and inventive, priced between $3 and $4. The house margarita was excellent as well, costing around $6. The staff added to the experience with their fun and friendly demeanor.

effie73
25.04.2023

The tacos were delicious! Unique selection and PACKED with taste. Not disappointed! The signature quesadilla is also not to be missed.

ykassulke-1
25.04.2023

My husband and I came here and we ordered chips and Guac as an appetizer. The part was so small and the chips were nothing special, but the Guac was homemade and fresh. I ordered two tacos. When they came out, I almost had to laugh about the portion size. These tacos were delicious, but they were the size of my palm. My husband ordered the nachos and again, TINY part. All the items we're good, but are too expensive, and I'm hungry.

zboncak-freeman
25.04.2023

I visited the restaurant around 3 PM, and it wasn't even busy. The service was terrible; I had to wave down the server and bartender just to place my food order. The staff behind the bar seemed more focused on their phones than on serving customers. I would have spent more if the service had been better. The guacamole and chips were good, which is why I’m giving it an extra star. I suggest saving your money and going to Rio instead; their margaritas are much better. The margarita I had here tasted just like lime juice, and I only had one. I was very disappointed.

wschaefer-horse7181
25.04.2023

Good food but the terrible service is not worth it. Between the rude servers and them charging/ refunding the order three times because they couldn’t figure out how to split a check, this place is just not worth the hassle when there are other taco places nearby

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