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