Esteban
Pro4.7 stars from 1924 Google reviews
|Highlights
- Two private dining levels, or the whole venue for 70 seated
- Four-course Mexican banquets from $105 per person
- Wood-fired parrilla grill and a long tequila and mezcal list
About Esteban
Esteban is a Mexican restaurant and bar at 1 Temperance Lane in the Sydney CBD, entered from the George Street mall between George and York Streets and close to the light rail. The kitchen works through regional Mexican dishes with a modern Australian slant, cooking over wood and charcoal on a parrilla grill and pressing its corn tortillas by hand, and the bar carries a deep list of tequila and mezcal. The restaurant is split across two levels and each can be booked for private use. The Upper Dining Room on the raised ground floor seats 24 under high ceilings and brick archways, looks into the open kitchen and grill, and has no through traffic. The Basement Dining Room and Bar seats 40 in booths and long banquettes, with a full bar and space to wander over and browse the spirits. Taking the whole venue gives you both levels plus private use of the tables out in Temperance Lane, seating 70. Groups eat from four-course banquet menus served to share and portioned for the size of the party. The Chef's Menu is $105 per person, with ceviche tacos, pork belly in mole verde and a half lamb shoulder with birria consommé, and the Premium Chef's Menu is $140 per person, adding dishes such as wagyu picanha and a steak tartare taco. Both can be adapted for vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free and dairy free guests. The classic drinks package is $65 per person for two hours of sparkling, wine, beer and soft drinks, and the premium package is $90 per person with a margarita on arrival, house spirits and better wines.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Esteban seat?
The Upper Dining Room seats 24, the Basement Dining Room and Bar seats 40, and exclusive use of the whole venue, including the laneway tables, seats 70.
How much are the group menus?
The four-course Chef's Menu is $105 per person and the Premium Chef's Menu is $140 per person. Both are shared banquets portioned to your group, and the whole table dines on the same menu.
Can the menu handle dietary requirements?
Yes. The set menus can be adjusted for vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free and dairy free guests. Other dietary needs should be checked with the reservations manager.
What drinks packages are available?
The classic package is $65 per person for two hours of sparkling, rosé, white, red, beer and soft drinks. The premium package is $90 per person for two hours and starts with a classic margarita for each guest and adds house spirits and mixers plus premium wines.
When is Esteban open?
Esteban opens at midday every day, closing at 11pm Sunday to Wednesday and at midnight Thursday to Saturday.
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Roz Mcnoz
4 weeks ago
Wow what a place! I have dined all over the world and this was the best meal I have ever had. The food was impeccable. The drinks were delicious. And the service was top notch, especially from our waiter Luca. He was ext…
Michael C
2 months ago
I took my wife to Esteban for a little treat and was again amazed at the food and the level of service that they provided. From being welcomed to our exit, the service was excellent. They were quite busy, so we could onl…
Brandon Wu
3 months ago
A very refined Mexican cuisine restaurant serving some really modern contemporary Mexican dishes. The tacos were really nice, particularly the salmon ceviche. The cuttlefish was really nice and fresh! The margaritas is t…
J
4 months ago
Tried the flathead ceviche, grilled cuttlefish, prawn tacos, grilled eggplant (fave). All tasted great and all were well-seasoned. Walked-in on a Saturday night but we only got seated outside. Better to book a table on t…
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