Esteban
Last updatedβ 4.7 Β· 1,956 Google reviews Β· $$$$
Esteban is a dark, candlelit Mexican restaurant and bar in a laneway off George Street Mall in Sydney's CBD. It suits a dinner out, a special occasion or a group. Its strengths are the set menus, the steak and the tequila and cocktail list. Wynyard Park is a five-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Esteban
Food at Esteban
Esteban serves Mexican-style food, with a tasting menu and set menus alongside the Γ la carte dishes. Diners keep naming the steak, served with potatoes and cooked medium-rare, and the pork belly. The tacos come on grey plates with fillings like shredded pork and tomato, and the octopus arrives charred with a red chilli sauce. Vegetarian dishes are available.
What to order: Steak with potatoes, medium-rare Β· Tacos
Drinks at Esteban
The drinks list is built around tequila and mezcal, with cocktails and a wine list. Visitors mention the tequila options and cocktails as a highlight of the evening.
Groups and set menus
Groups of eight or more have their own page on the website, and the restaurant also offers private dining. One group of nine celebrated a birthday here and said there was plenty of food, with a small candle brought out for dessert. The set menus come in standard and premium versions, so it is worth checking which suits your group before you arrive.
What customers say about Esteban
- π¬Staff praised as warm, friendly and attentive
- π¬Food described as full of flavour and beautifully presented
- π¬Candlelit, romantic room that visitors call a great atmosphere
Tips for visiting Esteban
- βReservations run through SevenRooms, linked from the website, and groups of eight or more have a separate booking page.
- βAsk staff for advice on the steak; one diner said the suggested medium-rare cooking was spot on.
- βThe bar stays open until midnight Thursday to Saturday, so a later table is an option on those nights.
Getting to Esteban
1 Temperance Lane, Sydney NSW 2000, with access from George Street Mall. Parking is available, and the restaurant is step-free.
Near Esteban
FAQ about Esteban
What cuisine does Esteban serve?
Esteban is a Mexican restaurant and bar, with a tasting menu and set menus as well as a la carte dishes.
Can I book a table at Esteban?
Yes, reservations are made through SevenRooms, which is linked from the website. Groups of eight or more have their own booking page.
Does Esteban have vegetarian options?
Yes, the restaurant has vegetarian options on its menu.
Does Esteban have a kids menu?
No, Esteban does not have a kids menu.