La Estrella Mexicana

I am constantly surprised by the gems found in Lawrence, KS and this is among the treasure troves. I have lived in Guatemala and Honduras and hands down, this place represents Central American cuisine. The al pastor tacos are beyond legit. Bonus, there is a grocery store on the lower level where one can find proper tortillas.

Authentic, insanely delicious Mexican food. We’ve tried the tacos, gorditas, tortas, churros, and best of all, the quesa birria. Don’t miss the aguas frescas at the dessert bar to drink with your meal. The agua de jamaica and agua de piña-mango were perfect.

So SO excited this place is back open. The food is OUTSTANDING and complimented by a deep menu. The inside of the newly renovated building is clean, organized, and very vibrant. Staff knows they scored big here and are very friendly and cordial. The quesa burria was amazing by itself, yet alone when it was dipped into the consommé. I’d eat here every day if I could!

I'm so happy they moved to a bigger location! the top part is the restaurant and the bottom is a little market/store with its own carneceria ( meat shop).

I think the restruant is really cute for going with the loteria theme! most of the options they sell are in spanish and even the food upstairs it has a lot of Spanish which I think lends to the authenticity. but they do have it written in English what is in the food!

also bistec is just means carne asada.

ordered the birria quesadilla and when I got it I thought they just gave me tacos. but it indeed have cheese in it and a generous amount of meat with pickled onions. it was just so good. it's messy to eat but so worth it and the soup they give you to dip the tacos in is also very generous. I like to add some Limon to it and drink the rest while it's hot. the menu options are very good and I can't wait to try more but those bittia quesadillas were just so good idk when I'll get around to trying more of their menu.

also looks like they might open a dessert or ice cream shop in the restaurant part of the shop so I'm looking forward to it.

Wonderful! Great food choices from the taqueria, made fresh to order. Small service butcher counter with lots of fresh meat options as well as salsas and cheese. The market side has a deep selection of snacks, spices, dry and canned goods, and even cooking equipment. This little shop is packed with everything you might be looking for from Central America. The owners and staff are nice, welcoming, and helpful. Will be back often!