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Este

$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 81 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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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Offers

  • Vino y Vinyl Tuesdays 🍷

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 17:00 - 21:45
    Join us every Tuesday at Este for 1/2 off bottles of wine and a curated selection of vinyls playing all night!

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What 67 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Austin

    Contemporary Mexican

  • Austin

    Most Booked

  • Austin

    Contemporary Mexican

  • Austin

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Este is a culinary gem in Austin, known for its exceptional Mexican seafood and vibrant atmosphere. Glowing reviews highlight "amazing food," "phenomenal experience," and "wonderful service." Standout dishes include the Este Ceviche, shrimp tostada, and smoked tuna tacos. With a "bright, airy" ambiance and attentive staff, Este promises a memorable dining experience.

67 Reviews
  1. Costa

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Este just became one of my favorite restaurant in Greater Austin. Right from the start, the tangy, fresh, taste bud tantalizing duo of salsas served with the corn flat bread were fabulous. The rest of the meal, including the desserts, was truly remarkable. All the service staff contributed to bringing the food quickly to our table. They were well trained, being knowledgeable of the menu and engaging in their conversation. We met the very kind manager at the end of our meal and knew right then and there that she was the maestro for this wonderful experience.

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  2. Ken

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. We had all the specialties and ceviche. Very fresh fish with spectacular flavor. We had Matthew as a server and he was nothing but wonderful. Thank you Este for a great anniversary dinner.

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  3. Michael

    VIP

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience that met and exceed all expectations.

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  4. Kevin

    Austin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The ceviche and aquachile were truly amazing. Bright and fresh. The tamarind margarita was great; novel flavor, and not too sweet. The steak tacos and cochinita pibil were disappointing. We were seated 20 minutes after our reservation. On net I don't expect to come back any time soon.

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  5. christy

    St. Louis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is good, great atmosphere, great location.

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  6. Lindsay

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The kindness and lovely personalities of the folks at Este are such a gift that I sometimes forget the food is absolutely magical as well. Just an all-around wonderful experience. I came for my birthday and left feeling cared for, with a full belly and an inspired palate. EE was incredible, and made sure my dietary restrictions were tended to with care, as well as made sure my covid-cautious family felt welcomed. Thank you all for a wonderful night. See you again asap!

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  7. Erika

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing! One of our favorite places. The margaritas are so good, the tuna with the fried leeks incredible, the steak tacos are the best thing on the menu and the fish with the white sauce - woah.

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  8. Alex

    VIP

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants! Everyone should try it!

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  9. Natalie

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing experience. We have been fans of Suerte for a while and knew we had to try Este. They definitely did not disappoint!! The food and drinks were incredible, and the service was great. We will definitely be coming back.

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  10. Virginia

    VIP

    Washington DC

    446 reviews

    5.0

    446 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience! Food is uniquely good and service is top notch. We had dined here previously and knew the dishes, but wait staff are extremely patient in explaining menu to others and offering suggestions of what they might like. We shared a whole dorado and it was superb. Smokey, spicy sauce. New taste experience, as was their take on the classic key lime pie. Drinks are excellent and happy hour from 5-6.

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FAQs

Este is rated 4.8 stars by 67 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 81 times today
Google Map for Este

2113 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722-2437

Additional information

  • Area
    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
  • 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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