ENSENADA ATX
Restaurant · Central East Austin
1108 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
Highlights
Authentic Baja-style seafood tacos, ceviche, & shrimp cocktails.
Authentic Baja-style seafood tacos, ceviche, & shrimp cocktails.
"This Chestnut food truck from a mother-daughter duo specializes in Baja-style seafood, focusing on fried fish and shrimp tacos, cócteles de camarones, and crisp ceviche tostadas. The setup is casual with picnic tables and shaded seating, ideal for quick lunches or sunset snacks. Portions are generous, sauces are house-made, and the flavors are big, bright, and citrusy. It’s a reliable stop when you’re craving seafood without the sit-down commitment." - Darcie Duttweiler
"For Ensenada-style tacos, head to this Central East Austin food truck also found within the Arbor Food Park. The fried fish tacos are piled with cabbage, pico de gallo, and a mayonnaise-based sauce on a corn tortilla. Takeout orders can be placed in person, or stay and dine at the shared tables in true Austin fashion." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Located in a food truck park on the East Side, this Baja California-style taco truck has some caveats. It only pours up micheladas on weekends, and you’ll need to bring your own beer to spike it. Ensenada doesn’t sell alcohol, but that’s an easy fix. Pick up a six-pack at Quickie Pickie down the street to make your drink boozy. The miche comes in a large cup with a generous Tajín and chamoy rim. Pair it with Ensenada’s coastal Mexican fare — or make it a double feature with some of the highly lauded Mexico City-style tacos from Cuantos Tacos, which is steps away." - Reese Oxner
"This Mexican seafood truck offers an excellent cóctel de camarones (Mexican shrimp cocktail) that is available only on weekends." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Operated by her grandmother and aunt, the Mexican seafood taco truck Ensenada ATX opened in June 2022 after the family moved to Austin from Ensenada. Kristell often helps her grandmother Liz Everett and aunt Stephanie Everett Martin (with her mother Christina also chipping in), and she even sells her own brownies at the truck because she noticed the menu lacked desserts—she prefers them gooey." - Nadia Chaudhury
