Este
Seafood restaurant · Blackland
2113 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
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Highlights
Coastal Mexican seafood, charcoal cooking, fresh masa & vibrant flavors
Coastal Mexican seafood, charcoal cooking, fresh masa & vibrant flavors
"Three words: smoked salmon ravioli. But don’t let that stop you from tasting the rest of their outstanding menu. Nearly everything is made from scratch and sourced from the neighboring urban garden. This cozy, long-standing gem in an old cottage house is the perfect respite from the bustling east side" - lookthinkmake
"I am a big fan of everything that chef Fermin Nunez does. The restaurant’s offerings have elevated Austin in general with its approach to Mexican seafood. I went really early on, and have seen it grow, including Bar Toti in the back. [This restaurant] is a place we go when we want a fancier experience or to impress people from out of town. Most people seem to know Nunez’s other restaurant, Suerte, better. We take them to experience the fine dining Mexican seafood dishes. One time, Nunez had this hash brown type of thing on the menu, and I asked what the inspiration was. He said McDonald’s hash browns [laughs]. As well-recognized and elevated as it is, he isn’t pretentious at all." - Courtney E. Smith
"In Cherrywood, Este brings a refined take on coastal Mexican cuisine, serving dishes like grilled whole fish, scallop ceviche, and vibrant aguachiles. The menu is full of bold, well-balanced flavors, and the open, plant-filled space makes it feel like a beach house dropped into East Austin. Don’t skip the incredibly crispy fish tacos with masa-battered swordfish. The cocktails, like the paloma and G&T, are citrus-forward and refreshing." - Darcie Duttweiler
"From the team behind Suerte, Este brings refined coastal flavors to East Manor Road — and that elegance carries through to dessert. Recent sweets have included a tart lime mezcal pie, fragrant bay leaf cheesecake, and a rich almond-vanilla torte. A previous corn cake blurred the line between savory and sweet in the best way. The space feels polished and relaxed, with a breezy charm that suits long dinners." - Darcie Duttweiler
"It’s easy to forget you’re on a relatively quiet stretch of Manor Road when you step through the doors at Este, a Mexican seafood restaurant that feels plucked out of a small town in Baja California. It’s the type of place appropriate for big floppy hats and white linen pants. Prioritize the raw menu—especially the top neck clams swimming in a fiery pool of habanero pico and chile oil—but save room for excellent fish tacos and the butterflied and grilled fish. And try not to spill anything on your fancy pants. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - nicolai mccrary
