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El Nido, Estero, FL

El Nido

4.5
4.5
278 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Great for happy hour
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Great for creative cocktails
Enjoy Modern Mexican cuisine showcasing the Chef’s creativity and a nest of Latin Flavors. Our scratch kitchen is serving up Mexican Dishes with a Latin Twist With something on the menu for everyone. Our Full Bar boasts seating, a lounge space and a great cocktail menu. We are open Daily for Lunch, Happy Hour and Dinner. We offer Indoor/Outdoor Bar Seating and a private room for events of up to 50 guests, great for Corporate Lunches, Celebrations and Meetings. We can’t wait to share our passion for delicious food, great drinks and hospitality with you and your friends!

Menus: Happy Hour Specials, Early Bird Dining Menu, Lunch, Dinner, Private Parties.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Mediterranean, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (239) 319-1900
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Maxx
  • Neighborhood
    Estero
  • Cross street
    Coconut Point Town Center
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 278 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southwest Florida

    Healthy

  • Bonita Springs

    Best Overall

  • Bonita Springs

    Best Food

  • Bonita Springs

    Best Ambiance

  • Bonita Springs

    Best Value

  • Bonita Springs

    Innovative

  • Bonita Springs

    Healthy

  • Bonita Springs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Nido offers a vibrant culinary experience with "best Mexican" dishes and an inviting atmosphere. Highlights include perfectly crafted enchiladas, flavorful beans, and a "hidden gem" setting. Service is generally attentive, with standout servers like "Jhoby" enhancing the dining experience. While some find certain prices high, the delicious food makes it worth revisiting.

278 Reviews
  1. TT

    Naples

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing time we all had from start to finish! Service was great! Drinks were awesome! The place is gorgeous, I mean you seriously MUST see, especially the bar! Wow! I had smoked brisket tacos and they blew my socks off!! One friend had the paprika shrimp the other the pork chop and we all argued all night about who's dish was the best! 🙋🏼‍♀️ We will 1000% return

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  2. patricia

    New York City

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great neighborhood gem. family friendly with outdoor seating as well.nice touch with guitar player. great service and food. vegetarian friendly

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  3. David

    Naples

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The Mexican food at El Nido is terrific! Our table had several different orders of fajitas and they were all (steak, chicken, shrimp) great. The salsa and guacamole with chips were also excellent. We found the waitstaff to be lacking even though there were only a few tables being used in the main dining room. Took 20 minutes to two margaritas and a glass of wine. That was a big negative at the start of dinner. However, definitely would go back as they serve what I would call high end Mexican food.

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  4. A. Ernest

    Naples

    602 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    602 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    El Nido was a quiet summer Season experience and all we could think is how noisy it could be in Season. Service was great from a hospitality major at Gulf Coast University. Food was very good and we thought very large portions. My husband does not care for plantains but loved the maduros served with the meal. We should get back here to eat again before the crowds arrive.

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  5. LuannC

    Naples

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere was lovely and the waitress was very attentive and helpful.

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  6. GaryGinSRQ

    Naples

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal deal, 2 x appetizer and 2x entree for $45… outstanding fajitas and Flautas and the pork belly starter is to die for…. Ask for Jhoby, she is the happiest and most friendly waitress out there ! Great job.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious dinner and excellent service! Will definitely return!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time there and everything was great. Super nice waitress and owner awesome too

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  9. ChristineM

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious, everything was so flavorful, even things I don’t normally love at Mexican restaurants (like beans)! This place is highly underrated and probably one of the best Mexican restaurants I’ve eaten at. Our service was also excellent, everyone was attentive and friendly. If we lived here we would come back, unfortunately only here for vacation!

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  10. Judy

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an excellent meal, was disappointed that they charged $6 for chips and salsa but at least they were good. Margarita was expensive at $14 each but also good. Spent a lot more than I expected for dinner. That being said, I would still return because the food was really good.

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FAQs

El Nido offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (239) 319-1900.

El Nido is rated 4.5 stars by 278 OpenTable diners.

El Nido does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Nido

23161 Village Shops Way ., Ste. 113, Estero, FL 33928

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Coconut Point Town Center
  • Neighborhood
    Estero
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Mediterranean, Latin / Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Maxx
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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