Ensenada ATX
seafood
Baja-style mariscos in East Austin
Crispy Fish & Shrimp Tacos Made To Order
From the batter to the salsas, everything is crafted fresh each morning. Pull up hungry and taste Ensenada on Austin's east side.
1108 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
Tuesday – Saturday · 11am – 6pm
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Loved by Austin locals
Why Locals Line Up
Baja Flavor, Austin Soul
Sourced seafood, bright salsas, and a patio full of good vibes. We keep it simple, fresh, and seriously tasty.
Line-Caught Seafood
Wild Atlantic cod and Gulf shrimp stay flaky inside, golden outside. Every taco is fried to order.sourcing signal
House Salsas Daily
Habanero crema, citrus pico, and roasted chile de árbol salsa made fresh each morning.
East Side Energy
Shade, beats, and plenty of lime wedges. Hang out with the neighborhood crowd and stay awhile.
Menu Highlights
Fresh Catch Favorites
Classic Ensenada-style tacos plus weekend mariscos. Ask about rotating specials when you stop by.
Fish Tacos
Signature
Lightly battered Atlantic cod tucked into warm tortillas with cabbage, crema, pickled onion, and chile de árbol salsa.
Shrimp Tacos
Fan Favorite
Gulf shrimp, citrus slaw, and habanero crema with the perfect crunch in every bite.sourcing signal
Tostada de Ceviche
Weekends
Lime-cured fish tossed with pico de gallo and avocado over a crisp tostada shell.
Cóctel de Camarón
Weekends
Briny shrimp cocktail with plenty of avocado, cucumber, and citrusy cocktail sauce.
Topo Chico Limeade
Refresh
Fresh-squeezed lime, a touch of agave, and the sparkle of Topo Chico.
Michelada Mix
Weekends · BYOB
Tart, spicy, and ready for your favorite beer or sparkling water.
Community Love
What Guests Say
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Google Reviews
“Best fish tacos in Austin! Perfect crunch, super fresh toppings, and the habanero crema is everything.”
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Google Reviews
“The shrimp tacos are insane—crispy, juicy, and loaded with flavor. Service is fast and friendly every visit.”
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Yelp Reviews
“Came for the fish tacos and left obsessed. Fresh, bright, and worth every minute of the wait.”
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Yelp Reviews
“Weekend ceviche tostadas are a must. You can taste the love in every detail.”
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Plan Your Stop
Visit The Truck
Located on East 12th with shaded seating, plenty of parking, and a steady playlist of Baja beats.
Find Us
1108 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
Hours
Tuesday – Saturday: 11am – 6pm
Sunday – Monday: Closed
Contact
[[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9df8f3eef8f3fcf9fcfce9e5ddfaf0fcf4f1b3fef2f0)
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Menu as captured Aug 28, 2026 · source ↗
Tied with 2 other venues on equal evidence.
We hold 222 venues in Austin, TX and could score 68 of them. Positions are counted against those 68.
v1.7.4 1.5/100 = sourcing 1.1/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 1 distinct, attribute 0 distinct, buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.4/18 (capped at 35% of the 1.1-point evidence base).
seafood
Gulf shrimp
Named region“salsas, and a patio full of good vibes. We keep it simple, fresh, and seriously tasty. ### Line-Caught Seafood Wild Atlantic cod and Gulf shrimp stay flaky inside, golden outside. Every taco is fried to order. ### House Salsas Daily Habanero crema, citrus pico, and”
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Coverage
- Eater Austin: best seafood in Austin ↗
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