East Austin, Austin · restaurant
A tiny wood-sided neighborhood spot beside Este with a sprawling kitchen garden out back, where much of the produce on the plate was likely picked that same morning. Twinkle-lit patio tables set the tone for a menu that moves easily between European bistro territory (mushrooms with manchego and egg yolk, Basque cheesecake) and a deeply satisfying La Smashburgesa with chipotle mayo. Recommended: La Smashburgesa, Hongos a la Plancha, Tarta de Queso
Seared seasonal mushrooms with aged manchego and a raw egg yolk in the center.
Large shrimp in clarified butter, smoked paprika, lemon. Simple and exactly right.
Chocolate Basque cheesecake — glossy dark chocolate over velvety custard filling.
Double smashburger, griddled ham, chipotle mayo, escabeche relish. A local obsession.