Ernesto's Mexican Specialties
$$ • Mexican, Seafood Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Ernesto's Mexican Specialties
Customers' Favorites
Stuffed Shrimp with Crabmeat Five
Stuffed Avocado with Shrimp Salad
Sopa Anauachalli Tortilla Soup
The Shrimp Dinner Combination
Complimentary Chips and Salsa
Combination Seafood Plate
Special Combination Plate
Red Snapper with Shrimp
Red Snapper Ceviche
Shrimp Enchiladas 3
Recent Reviews
319 ratings
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Excellent service
Excellent service!! Ernesto was very welcoming and detailed on going over the menu. His recommendation was phenomenal! We just arrived from Tampa Florida and that was our first stop and it was the best decision we made... Thank you!!
Dining here is not a meal, but an experience. The menu is great but do not snooze on Ernesto's nightly specials. Actually, just ask Ernesto, feed me, and you will have an outstanding experience.
Hours
| Monday | 11:30AM - 2PM 5:30 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 2PM 5:30 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Friday | 5:30 - 10PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 - 10PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Ernesto's Mexican Specialties offers an excellent dining experience with wonderful food, service, and atmosphere. The menu features unique items and pairings, including the delicious tortilla soup, red snapper, and steak San Antonio. The service is exceptional, with Ernesto himself taking great pride in his creations. Customers praise the well-balanced flavors, with soft deep tastes and Ernesto’s smooth, savory signature sauces over perfect portions of meat and vegetables. Popular dishes like the surf and turf special in a light buttery citrus sauce are highly recommended, along with desserts such as crepes in delicate caramel sauce with fresh almond garnish and fresh cinnamon ice cream. The staff and owner are very polite and considerate, making guests feel welcomed and cared for. Although located in a strip mall, Ernesto’s is a hidden gem known for its fine dining style, focusing on steaks and seafood rather than standard Mexican food. It’s a place that promises a relaxing dinner, impressive food, and attentive service that keeps customers coming back. Recent visitors have enjoyed a mix of flavors, noting an amazing fusion of Mexican and French influences, especially a special beef tenderloin with a buttery crab topping. The atmosphere is comfortable and calming, with friendly staff and a charming owner who makes guests feel at home. Ernesto’s is also celebrated for treating guests to memorable dinners, where trusting the chef leads to a perfect meal from appetizers to after-dinner drinks.