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Este

$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 118 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
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

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 22, 2025 - Feb 12, 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 | $100 per person *early bird special* 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 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
    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 129 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 offers an exquisite dining experience in Austin, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Este's standout dishes include "incredible fish tacos," "ceviche," and delectable desserts like "chocolate cake." Guests appreciate the "attentive and knowledgeable" staff and the warm, inviting ambiance, making it a "must-visit" spot.
129 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous restaurant, delicious food, our server Andrew had great recs and fully supported our dream of dessert to go. The black cod and fresh corn tortillas were our fav savoury and I’ll be dreaming of that cheesecake!
    EsteResponded today
    Hola Rachel! We are delighted you had a great time with us. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Come see us again soon!

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  2. John

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was friendly but disjointed. My table was cleared including cocktails during the 2 times I went to the bathroom. Shellfish centered dishes were disappointing, freshness and quality lacking. Fish dishes were excellent. Cocktails were excellent.

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  3. Omar

    VIP

    Austin

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience at Este! This place lives up to the hype and delivers in all facets. The food, service and ambiance is some of the best in the city.

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  4. Janice

    VIP

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food & our server was absolutely amazing! Wish they had more bar seating. Will be in our regular rotation, for sure!!!

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  5. Uday

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall the margaritas and food was very delicious! Will eat at this restaurant again when opportunity comes up!!

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  6. Logan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great experience until our waiter switched mid service to another waiter who forgot about us throughout the rest of service. We had numerous times we were waiting for food, drinks, and error in the drink order as well as sitting for 30 minutes waiting for the check at the end of the night with a mostly empty restaurant. Our new waiter made numerous excuses why service wasn’t up to expectations but did nothing to remedy it, but instead skipped asking us on dessert even though it was our anniversary, charged me and the one other person in my party an auto gratuity of 20% and tried to charge us for the wrong table, all of which made the experience less than ideal after the amazing contrast in the experience from the first half of the night and paying over $200 for two people at a fine restaurant. It’s rather unfortunate because the food was delicious but the poor service left a nasty taste in our mouth.

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  7. Selene

    VIP

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for my Birthday, finally able to try the seafood tower,and it was Amazing! The clams were beautifully prepared. Nicky really helped make my dinner experience amazing giving suggestions and ensuring everything was up to par.

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  8. Nurith

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I received an email about a special chef’s tasting so I made the reservation thinking that was what I was signing up for. We arrived to the restaurant one hour early and they were nice enough to seat us fifteen minutes before our reservation time. When the hostess was getting ready to show us to our table is when I found out that we were not reserved for the special chef’s tasting and the food had run out so we could only order off of the regular menu. The hostess said she would bring us a few special things to make up for the fact that we didn’t get the special chef’s tasting. First, was a flute of champagne for each of us (I do not drink alcohol). After we placed our order with the waiter, he brought out everything except my salad. When we finished our food and I asked about the salad, he asked if we had had enough or if we were ready for dessert. I said no to the salad and dessert because by that point all I wanted to do was leave. But then another waitress brought us after dinner drinks (again, I don’t drink alcohol) and the waiter brought us a slice of a new dessert recently added to the menu. While I appreciate their attempt to make up for the fact that I maybe messed up in not doing my reservation correctly so that we would be set for the special chef’s tasting, I found it additionally frustrating that they kept bringing out stuff that I did not want (alcohol and dessert). Normally, when you go to a restaurant with a chef’s tasting, the wait staff asks if there are any allergies or things the customer will not eat. I told the waiter and hostess about my disappointment. This was the third time I’ve visited Este. The food is good but the service could have been a lot better. I would have liked some input into what I was being served.

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  9. Ana

    VIP

    Monterrey

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing! Scott did an amazing job at explaining the menu and pairings

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  10. Nicole

    VIP

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luke was fabulous! So knowledgeable about the menu and guided the courses wonderfully! Will highly recommend the restaurant to anyone and everyone.

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FAQs

Este is rated 4.8 stars by 129 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 p.m.
Booked 118 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options
Google Map for Este

2113 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722-2437

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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