El Nido

4.0

279 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Innovative

Enjoy Modern Mexican cuisine showcasing the Chef’s creativity and a nest of Latin Flavors. Our scratch kitchen is serving up Mexican Dishes with a Latin Twist With something on the menu for everyone. Our Full Bar boasts seating, a lounge space and a great cocktail menu. We are open Daily for Lunch, Happy Hour and Dinner. We offer Indoor/Outdoor Bar Seating and a private room for events of up to 50 guests, great for Corporate Lunches, Celebrations and Meetings. We can’t wait to share our passion for delicious food, great drinks and hospitality with you and your friends!

Menus: Happy Hour Specials, Early Bird Dining Menu, Lunch, Dinner, Private Parties.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Mediterranean, Latin / Spanish
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(239) 319-1900
Website
http://www.elnidoeats.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Maxx

Location
23161 Village Shops Way ., Ste. 113, Estero, FL 33928
Neighborhood
Estero
Cross street
Coconut Point Town Center
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Chips And Black Bean Dip$7.00
House made Chips & Salsa
Warm Chips And Salsa$6.00
House made Chips & Salsa
Three Amigos$20.00
Guacamole, Salsa, Queso dip, warm chips
Queso Classico$12.00
Chihuahua and Oaxaca cheeses, diced tomato, jalapeno, tomatillos. May add Chorizo for $2 upcharge
Mexican Pizza$15.00
Choice of Chicken or Vegetable, Grilled Flour Tortilla, Queso Chihuahua cheeses, roasted bell peppers, onions, avocado aioli, salsa, sour cream, guacamole.
House Made Jalepeño Cheese Cornbread$12.00
Roasted jalapeño honey jam
Nachos Locos$16.00
House made Chips & Salsa
Guacamole$12.00

Burritos

Chicken Burrito$18.00
Rice, beans, salsa, lettuce, chihuahua cheese, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla. Side of Latin Slaw
Burrito Carne Asada$20.00
Rice, beans, salsa, lettuce, chihuahua cheese, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla
Cali Burrito$23.00
Rice, beans, salsa, lettuce, chihuahua cheese, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla. Side of Latin Slaw
Burrito Shrimp$19.00
Rice, beans, salsa, lettuce, chihuahua cheese, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla
Burrito Mojo Pork$19.00
Rice, beans, salsa, lettuce, chihuahua cheese, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla
Burrito Vegetable$18.00
Roasted Bell Peppers, Onions, Chickpeas, Rice, Black Beans, Salsa, Lettuce, Chihuahua Cheese, Chipotle Aioli, Flour Tortilla

Burrito Bowls

Carne Asada Burrito Bowl$20.00
Rice, beans, salsa, lettuce, chihuahua cheese, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla. Side of Latin Slaw
Mojo Pork Burrito Bowl$19.00
Rice, beans, salsa, lettuce, chihuahua cheese, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla. Side of Latin Slaw
Cali Burrito Bowl$20.00
Rice, beans, salsa, lettuce, chihuahua cheese, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla. Side of Latin Slaw
Chicken Burrito Bowl$18.00
Rice, beans, salsa, lettuce, chihuahua cheese, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla. Side of Latin Slaw
Shrimp Burrito Bowl$19.00
Rice, beans, salsa, lettuce, chihuahua cheese, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla. Side of Latin Slaw
Vegetable Burrito Bowl$18.00
Roasted Bell Peppers, Onions, Chickpeas, Rice, Black Beans, Salsa, Lettuce, Chihuahua Cheese, Chipotle Aioli, Flour Tortilla

Quesadillas

Cheese Quesadilla$15.00
Brisket Quesadilla$20.00
Choice of Chicken or Vegetable, Grilled Flour Tortilla, Queso Chihuahua cheeses, roasted bell peppers, onions, avocado aioli, salsa, sour cream, guacamole.
Chicken Quesadilla$18.00
Carne Asada Quesadilla$20.00
Vegetable Quesadilla$18.00
Chicken or Vegetable, grilled flour tortillas, queso chihuahua cheese, roasted ancho peppers, spicy avocado aioli, salsa, sour cream, guacamole
- Chicken$0.00
- Vegetable$0.00

Soups & Salads

El Nido Chopped Salad$14.00
Romaine, Avacado, Tomato, Cucumber, Bacon, Chihuahua Cheese, Ancho Chile Ranch, Crispy Potato Nest
- Add Chicken$7.00
- Add Steak$9.00
- Add Shrimp$8.00
Mexican Caesar$14.00
Grilled romaine, queso fresco, cornbread croutons, poblano caesar dressing
Crujiente$14.00
Spring Greens, Granny Smith Apples, Jicama, Carrots, Cucumber, Charred Corn, Toasted Papitas, Citrus Dressing
Chicken Tortilla Soup$10.00
Chicken Enchilada Baja Soup$10.00

Tacos

Ground Beef Taco$15.00
Braised beef, Onion, Cilantro, Aji Verde Aioli, Queso Fresco
Vegetable Taco$15.00
Roasted beet and butternut squash, queso fresco, jicama slaw, aji verde aioli
- Soft Shell$0.00
- Crispy Tostada$0.00
- Potatoes$0.00
- Fruit$0.00
Pork Belly Taco$17.00
Mojo pork, guacamole, chipotle aioli, pickled red onion, queso fresco, cilantro
Chicken Taco$16.00
Grilled chicken, guacamole, pepitas, corn salsa, crème fraiche, cilantro
- Soft Shell$0.00
- Crispy Tostada$0.00
- Potatoes$0.00
- Fruit$0.00
Carne Asada Taco$17.00
Braised beef, Onion, Cilantro, Aji Verde Aioli, Queso Fresco
Fish Taco$16.00
Crispy Cod, Tropical Salsa, Latin Slaw, Chipotle Aioli
- Soft Shell$0.00
- Crispy Tostada$0.00
- Potatoes$0.00
- Fruit$0.00
Mojo Pork Taco$16.00
Mojo pork, guacamole, chipotle aioli, pickled red onion, queso fresco, cilantro
Smoked Brisket Taco$17.00
Braised beef, Onion, Cilantro, Aji Verde Aioli, Queso Fresco

Enchiladas

Cheese Enchilada$17.00
Cheese filled Corn Tortillas, baked in red or green sauce. Queso fresco
Chicken Enchilada$18.00
(3)Chicken enchiladas, tortillas, green or red chile sauce, queso fresco
Shrimp Enchilada$20.00
Braised beef, avocado, pickled red onion, cilantro, queso fresco, aji verde aioli
Steak Enchilada$22.00
(3)Chicken enchiladas, tortillas, green or red chile sauce, queso fresco
Enchilada Pork$18.00
Cheese filled Corn Tortillas, baked in red or green sauce. Queso fresco
Enchilada Lobster$25.00
Cheese filled Corn Tortillas, baked in red or green sauce. Queso fresco

Fajitas

Fajitas Chicken$24.00
Peppers, Onions, Rice, Black Beans, Guacamole, Pico De Gallo, Sour Cream, 3 Corn Tortillas. May substitute for Flour Tortillas.
- Add Shrimp$7.00
- Add Shrimp$8.00
Fajitas Steak$29.00
Peppers, Onions, Rice, Black Beans, Guacamole, Pico De Gallo, Sour Cream, 3 Corn Tortillas. May substitute for Flour Tortillas.
- No Peppers$0.00
- No Onions$0.00
- No Beans$0.00
- No Rice$0.00
- Only Beans$0.00
- Only Rice$0.00
- Flour Tortilla$0.00
- Add Shrimp$7.00
- Add Chicken$7.00
Fajitas Surf & Turf$38.00
Peppers, Onions, Rice, Black Beans, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, 3 Corn Tortillas. -May substitute for Flour Tortillas
- No Peppers$0.00
- No Onions$0.00
- No Beans$0.00
- No Rice$0.00
- Only Beans$0.00
- Only Rice$0.00
- Flour Tortilla$0.00
- Chorizo$3.00
Fajitas Shrimp$28.00
Peppers, Onions, Rice, Black Beans, Guacamole, Pico De Gallo, Sour Cream, 3 Corn Tortillas. May substitute for Flour Tortillas.
- No Peppers$0.00
- No Onions$0.00
- No Beans$0.00
- No Rice$0.00
- Only Beans$0.00
- Only Rice$0.00
- Flour Tortilla$0.00
- Add Shrimp$7.00
- Add Chicken$7.00
Fajitas Veggie$24.00
Peppers, Onions, Rice, Black Beans, Guacamole, Pico De Gallo, Sour Cream, 3 Corn Tortillas. May substitute for Flour Tortillas.
- No Peppers$0.00
- No Onions$0.00
- No Beans$0.00
- No Rice$0.00
- Only Beans$0.00
- Only Rice$0.00
- Flour Tortilla$0.00
- Add Shrimp$7.00
- Add Chicken$7.00

Desserts

Tequila Spiked Apple Empanadas$9.00
Cinnamon sugar dust, house made ice cream, zippy tequila glaze
Citrus Tres Leche$9.00
Leche soaked citrus infused sponge cake, house made cream, fresh berries
Classic Churros$9.00
Nest of churros, house-made ice cream, chocolate and caramel drizzle
Flan$11.00
Ice Cream$5.00
Flourless Chocolate Cake$14.00
Coco flan$12.00

Sides

Cotija Risotto$11.00
Sweet Potato Mashed$10.00
Rice and Beans$8.00
Sweet Plantains$8.00
Double smashed fried plantains, mojo pork, guacamole, chipotle aioli, pickled red onion, queso fresco, cilantro
Asparagus$8.00
Torilla Setup$2.00
Side Sour Cream$1.00
Side of Rice$5.00
Side of Beans$5.00
Side of Fries$7.00
Side Guac$8.00
Side Queso$8.00
Side Salsa$5.00

SPECIALS

Day of The Dead Margarita$15.00
Apple Cider Sangria$15.00
House made, blend of wine, brandy, and fresh fruit, rocks
Cinnamon Apple Margarita$15.00
Chorizo & Roasted Corn Tostada$18.00
BBQ Ribs$24.00
Ancho Glazed Chicken$32.00
Peruvian style half roasted chicken, Latin slaw, yuca frita, huacatay and huacaina sauce
Strawberry Margarita$14.00
Peach Cosmo$14.00
El Nido Negroni$14.00
Pork Belly Pizza$21.00
Tacos Gobernador$20.00
$5 Red Sangria$5.00

What 279 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

4Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Nido offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and drinks", authentic Mexican fare, and a lively atmosphere enhanced by live music. Standout dishes include enchiladas, fajitas, and "the best chicken" for some. Though service can be spotty, staff like Mark receive praise for being "outstanding". Expect to pay for chips and salsa, but the flavorful dishes and "excellent margaritas" keep patrons returning.

279 Reviews

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Tom VIP
Tampa18 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had reservations for six and when we arrived, we were told the restaurant had been closed for several weeks and probably would not be reopened.
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TT
Naples2 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing time we all had from start to finish! Service was great! Drinks were awesome! The place is gorgeous, I mean you seriously MUST see, especially the bar! Wow! I had smoked brisket tacos and they blew my socks off!! One friend had the paprika shrimp the other the pork chop and we all argued all night about who's dish was the best! 🙋🏼‍♀️ We will 1000% return
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patricia VIP
New York City24 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great neighborhood gem. family friendly with outdoor seating as well.nice touch with guitar player. great service and food. vegetarian friendly
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David VIP
Naples33 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The Mexican food at El Nido is terrific! Our table had several different orders of fajitas and they were all (steak, chicken, shrimp) great. The salsa and guacamole with chips were also excellent. We found the waitstaff to be lacking even though there were only a few tables being used in the main dining room. Took 20 minutes to two margaritas and a glass of wine. That was a big negative at the start of dinner. However, definitely would go back as they serve what I would call high end Mexican food.
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A. Ernest
Naples606 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
El Nido was a quiet summer Season experience and all we could think is how noisy it could be in Season. Service was great from a hospitality major at Gulf Coast University. Food was very good and we thought very large portions. My husband does not care for plantains but loved the maduros served with the meal. We should get back here to eat again before the crowds arrive.
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LuannC
Naples4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Atmosphere was lovely and the waitress was very attentive and helpful.
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GaryGinSRQ
Naples4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding meal deal, 2 x appetizer and 2x entree for $45… outstanding fajitas and Flautas and the pork belly starter is to die for…. Ask for Jhoby, she is the happiest and most friendly waitress out there ! Great job.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Las Vegas21 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delicious dinner and excellent service! Will definitely return!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first time there and everything was great. Super nice waitress and owner awesome too
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ChristineM VIP
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely delicious, everything was so flavorful, even things I don’t normally love at Mexican restaurants (like beans)! This place is highly underrated and probably one of the best Mexican restaurants I’ve eaten at. Our service was also excellent, everyone was attentive and friendly. If we lived here we would come back, unfortunately only here for vacation!
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23161 Village Shops Way ., Ste. 113, Estero, FL 33928

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Coconut Point Town Center
Neighborhood
Estero
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Mediterranean, Latin / Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Maxx
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.elnidoeats.com/
Phone number
(239) 319-1900

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Enchilada Lobster

Enchilada Pork

Fajitas Chicken

For The Table

Chips And Black Bean Dip$7.00

Warm Chips And Salsa$6.00

Three Amigos$20.00

Queso Classico$12.00

Mexican Pizza$15.00

House Made Jalepeño Cheese Cornbread$12.00

Nachos Locos$16.00

Guacamole$12.00

Burritos

Chicken Burrito$18.00

Burrito Carne Asada$20.00

Cali Burrito$23.00

Burrito Shrimp$19.00

Burrito Mojo Pork$19.00

Burrito Vegetable$18.00

Burrito Bowls

Carne Asada Burrito Bowl$20.00

Mojo Pork Burrito Bowl$19.00

Cali Burrito Bowl$20.00

Chicken Burrito Bowl$18.00

Shrimp Burrito Bowl$19.00

Vegetable Burrito Bowl$18.00

Quesadillas

Cheese Quesadilla$15.00

Brisket Quesadilla$20.00

Chicken Quesadilla$18.00

Carne Asada Quesadilla$20.00

Vegetable Quesadilla$18.00

Soups & Salads

El Nido Chopped Salad$14.00

Mexican Caesar$14.00

Crujiente$14.00

Chicken Tortilla Soup$10.00

Chicken Enchilada Baja Soup$10.00

Tacos

Ground Beef Taco$15.00

Vegetable Taco$15.00

Pork Belly Taco$17.00

Chicken Taco$16.00

Carne Asada Taco$17.00

Fish Taco$16.00

Mojo Pork Taco$16.00

Smoked Brisket Taco$17.00

Enchiladas

Cheese Enchilada$17.00

Chicken Enchilada$18.00

Shrimp Enchilada$20.00

Steak Enchilada$22.00

Enchilada Pork$18.00

Enchilada Lobster$25.00

Fajitas

Fajitas Chicken$24.00

Fajitas Steak$29.00

Fajitas Surf & Turf$38.00

Fajitas Shrimp$28.00

Fajitas Veggie$24.00

Desserts

Tequila Spiked Apple Empanadas$9.00

Citrus Tres Leche$9.00

Classic Churros$9.00

Flan$11.00

Ice Cream$5.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake$14.00

Coco flan$12.00

Sides

Cotija Risotto$11.00

Sweet Potato Mashed$10.00

Rice and Beans$8.00

Sweet Plantains$8.00

Asparagus$8.00