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Este

$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 94 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
Nestled between East Austin neighborhoods, Este celebrates fresh seafood, Mexican cuisine, and charcoal cooking. From the team behind the East 6th favorite, Suerte, Chef Fermin and restaurateur Sam Hellman-Mass are taking their love for masa coastal.

In a location with a rich history, Este’s bright dining spaces, artisan decor and spacious outdoor deck bring the energy of seaside towns to East Austin. An extensive wine list and vibrant coastal-inspired cocktails are the perfect pairing for aguachiles, ceviches, oysters y otros mariscos!

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: From 2024 James Beard semifinalist and acclaimed Suerte chef Fermín Núñez, this chill seafood spot is all about mariscos—think shrimp aguachiles, tuna tiradito, and oysters splashed with salsa negra. The light and airy space features white rafters and hanging plants, and happy hour spills out onto a big back deck. All of it landed Este on Bon Appétit and Esquire’s best new restaurant lists in 2023.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 522-4047
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Este catering is coming soon! <br />
  • Private party facilities
    For up to 16 guests, we offer our indoor lounge area. For up to 30 guests, we offer the outdoor covered deck. For groups of 40 or more, we can offer a full restaurant buyout. Bar Toti, located next to Este, can offer a seated experience for up to 40 guests and a standing event for 50 indoors and up to 75.
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Experiences

  • Provechito Tasting Menu Vol.2

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 22, 2025 - Feb 26, 2025
    Join us for an evening centered around a mariscos-inspired tasting menu led by Chef de Cuisine Ale Kuri in collaboration with Executive Chef Fermin Nunez! This specially curated menu highlights 5 savory courses, followed by dessert from Pastry Chef Derrick Flynn. Elevate your experience with custom beverage pairings featuring wine, mezcal, and signature cocktails, or explore Este’s extensive drink selection. There will be two seatings available: 5:30 pm & 8 pm | $125 per person A $75 deposit is required to reserve your spot at each seating at the time of booking. The remaining balance will be due at the end of your experience. Limited seating is available and subject to sell out. Provechito!
    Provechito Tasting Menu Vol.2 Photo

Offers

  • Vino y Vinyl Tuesdays 🍷

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM
    Join us every Tuesday at Este for 1/2 off bottles of wine and a curated selection of vinyls playing all night!

    Vino y Vinyl Tuesdays 🍷 Photo

What 154 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Contemporary Mexican

  • Austin

    Most Booked

  • Austin

    Contemporary Mexican

  • Austin

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Este is celebrated for its "absolutely amazing" food and "exceptional" service, making it a standout dining experience in Austin. Este's dishes are praised for their freshness and flavor, particularly the "incredible" fish tacos and ceviche. The ambiance is inviting, and the attentive staff enhance your dining experience, ensuring a memorable visit.

155 Reviews
  1. Dixon

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great cocktails and wonderful service. Beautiful place too.

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  2. Chrissy

    Austin

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our party of four decided to go with the recommended small plates to share. Our waiter did a nice job of describing the dishes and making suggestions. The chips and salsa that they start with are unique and very delicious. Here are my reviews of our order: Tuna Tiradito-the bluefin tuna was lovely however it was covered in something that was too vinegary/oily and overpowered the delicate taste of the tuna. Este Ceviche-this was delicious with plenty on the plate. Veggies del Jardin-pretty nice, but the sour cream sauce they were floating in was not a good companion for these roasted root vegetables. Tamal de Camote-this was like a fat tamale, covered in an interesting sauce that was flavorful. Cochinita Pibil-the meat was very dry. A better rendering of this can be found at Fonda San Miguel restaurant. Camerones “El Ricas”-don’t bother with this. They tell you you can eat the whole thing, but come on! Who wants to eat a spiny shell. There was very little actual meat on this and that was dry. All things considered, I would not return to this restaurant because the prices are quite high in the food was not so great. 

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  3. Michelle

    VIP

    Austin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were great as always!!! Margarita’s delicious!!!

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  4. Kandice

    VIP

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the service, food, beverages, and atmosphere were all amazing

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  5. Nina

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing but we were bothered by the time limit that was not shared with us beforehand. Dinners are for staying around the table and enjoying food and drinks but we were rushed out for the next reservation. Restaurants should not assume people will only stay for a certain amount of time.

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  6. Devin

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing from start to finish. Super personable and helpful waitstaff who helped us figure out the menu and must-have items. Vibe was lively but also intimate. Every dish was the best version of that I’ve ever had. Tuna Tiridito was crunchy and creamy. Fish tacos light and fresh. Zarandeado was a knockout - smoky. Guava cheesecake was rich, but with a good textural balance with the candied pepitas. Can’t wait to come back

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  7. Eric

    Austin

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Upscale Mexican restaurant with a focus on fish. We enjoyed the food and cocktails and like to take advantage of happy hour offerings - which were really good value. Nice atmosphere, really attentive service and valet parking. Good for sharing plates, but wish there were a couple more vegetable or salad options on the menu.

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  8. Omar

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we had an incredible experience as always at Este. first time trying one of their tasting menus and it was out of this world!

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  9. Brian

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is great - highly recommend going to a happy hour so you can try a variety of menu items. I personally thought the service was a little slow/confusing which became a distractor for me.

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  10. Rhonda

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were lucky enough to be treated to the Provechito Tasting Menu. It was an overall fantastic experience. Very impressive personalized service with absolutely wonderful cuisine. They made fine dining fun! We can't wait to do it again.

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FAQs

Este is rated 4.8 stars by 154 OpenTable diners.

Este 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 94 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Este

2113 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722-2437

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    East Austin
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (512) 522-4047
  • Catering
    Este catering is coming soon! <br />
  • Private party facilities
    For up to 16 guests, we offer our indoor lounge area. For up to 30 guests, we offer the outdoor covered deck. For groups of 40 or more, we can offer a full restaurant buyout. Bar Toti, located next to Este, can offer a seated experience for up to 40 guests and a standing event for 50 indoors and up to 75.
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