Bar Toti

"This Cherrywood bar happens to be next door to big sibling spot Este and overseen by chef Fermín Núñez is available for full-on private dining through its intimate indoor space and pretty patio. Expect a Basque-style menu for up to 40 seated guests or 75 standing guests." - Erin Russell, Nadia Chaudhury

"Bar Toti’s smashburguesa is served as a double and topped with griddled ham, american cheese, chipotle mayo, and escabeche relish. There’s a great balance of textures, as well as a bit of much-needed, punchy acidity from the relish. It’s on the pricey end for a smashburger, but it’s at a tapas bar from the people behind Este (and right next door), so that shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion

"And then they turned the private dining space at Este into Spanish/French/Mexican bar Bar Toti in 2023." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Head to this Blackland bar from next-door sibling Este to get La Smashburgera — with escabeche, white American cheese, griddles ham, and two smash patties plus chipotle mayonnaise. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury

"A few key components set Bar Toti’s la smashburgesa apart from the rest—most notably a slice of griddled ham and a generous layer of escabeche relish. Together they add some savory punch, a bit of texture, and some much-needed acidity. The patties are crispy, and a layer of chipotle mayo adds a bit of heat. You won’t find a burger like this anywhere else in Austin. And if you do, promise you’ll tell us where? Your Order: La Smashburgesa ($16). It’s half-price during Happy Hour all day Monday, 5-6pm on weekdays, and 10-11pm on weekends.  " - nicolai mccrary