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Este

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$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican
2113 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722-2437

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 110 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
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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
  • Website
    https://www.esteatx.com/
  • 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 - 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!

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Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 333 people are saying

Este reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Austin

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Review summary

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Este is a vibrant gem in Austin, offering "authentic contemporary Mexican cuisine done to perfection." The airy and inviting space features "outstanding service" and dishes like "phenomenal fish tacos" and ceviche. Este's "superb margaritas" and "exceptional staff" ensure a "flawless night" with fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented dishes.
333 Reviews

  1. Lisa

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time and were thoroughly impressed. Our server Leo told was fantastic and gave excellent suggestions and told us about the garden and history of Este. We will definitely be back.

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  2. Ryan

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional experience all around! The food, ambiance, service was incredible!

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  3. Robert

    Seattle / Eastern Washington6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. Our waitperson was fantastic and made great recommendations. The food was top-notch – we had the ceviche mixto, the salad with peaches, the smoked tuna crispy tacos, Wagyu beef taco, and the fish tacos. All of it was amazingly delicious. The one small thing that brought it a little bit down for us was just how noisy it was in there. The three of us tend to be quiet people, and so it was hard for us to hear each other over all the tables around us. But that would not stop us from going again.

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  4. Michele

    Austin1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our visit to Este! The food was great overall, and we mostly followed our server’s recommendations—which did not disappoint. We did try one dish that wasn’t suggested and found it a bit underwhelming. The pricing reflects the pride they take in their cuisine, but the excellent, prompt service and the beautiful, airy ambiance made it a worthwhile experience.

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  5. James

    Austin17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Este never disappoints! It is always an incredible experience every time I dine in. Scott was our wonderful server, who was attentive, knowledgeable, and inviting. His recommendation for the night oyster special, the seasonal salad, and their tacos were on point. I love bringing my friends here and having Este blow them away!

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  6. Kim

    Austin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Este, and it exceeded all expectations! We went to celebrate our anniversary during early happy hour on a Friday, and everything about the experience was exceptional. Este now occupies the former East Side Cafe location, but you’d never know it—the space has been completely transformed. The interior is airy and inviting, with skylights, large windows, and soaring ceilings that create a bright, open atmosphere. The service was outstanding—truly first class from start to finish. We sampled several dishes, and each one was phenomenal. The ceviche, fish tacos, and salad were all beautifully prepared, and the margaritas were simple, fresh, and absolutely perfect. Honestly, I’d feel confident ordering anything on the menu next time because everything we tried was that delicious.

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  7. Mimi VIP

    Austin21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun experience, food was very good,the Pescado zerandeado, exceptions, the best dish. Skip the cochinita pibil.

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  8. WILLIAM VIP

    Austin16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Este is one of the most dependable dining experiences in Austin. Always top of their game. A foodie's dream without the unnecessary fuss typically associated with high quality dining experiences. Highly recommend.

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  9. Gregg

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service at Este was excellent. Every dish was fresh, flavourful, vibrant, colourful and impeccably prepared. Our waitress was knowledgeable and attentive and the wine was excellent. The wine list was very expensive but that aside this is a superb restaurant and easily the best food I've had in the USA by some distance. Highly recommended

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  10. Marcia

    San Antonio7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and cocktails (love margaritas made with fresh lime juice and cointreau) were exceptional and since the plates are considered "shareable" the plates do not arrive at the same time. The reason I gave it a rating of 4 for overall and for service was due to we were not served one of the plates ordered-pescado zarandeado. Since it was a whole fish we assumed it would probably take a bit longer to cook. Our waitress did at one time come by our table and told us she would check that order. But when she returned several minutes later with the dessert menus we reminded her about that order. The manager did come and apologize and gave us an option to have it prepared (so do not know if that meant it was not placed or our order was not made or it was served to another party, but we didn't ask.) Since it already had been over 20 minutes we declined. To compensate they offerred us free dessert for each of us and also served us a complimentary glass of prosecco.

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FAQs

Este is rated 4.9 stars by 333 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
7:00 PM
Booked 110 times today
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
  • Website
    https://www.esteatx.com/
  • 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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