El Raval

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El Raval does offer gift cards which you can purchase here .

4.7

543 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 34 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
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El Raval restaurant and tapas bar celebrates the diverse cultural influences of Barcelona's iconic El Raval neighborhood. Grounded in Spanish cuisine, our menu incorporates the bold flavors and fragrant spices of North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, paired with an award-winning wine-by-the-glass selection, recognized by Wine Enthusiast in 2024, or savor world-class cocktails crafted in collaboration with Two Schmucks (ranked No. 7 on the "World's 50 Best Bars 2022").

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Additional information

Location
1500 S Lamar Blvd 150, Austin, TX 78704-2940
Phone number
(512) 473-2211
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Asian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Executive Chef
Laila Bazahm
Delivery & takeout
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Experiences

Flamenco Night
Multiple dates available
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live Flamenco at El Raval on Sunday, March 16! Experience the passion and energy of traditional Spanish Flamenco with two captivating performances at 6 PM and 7 PM. Enjoy the rhythmic guitar, soulful vocals, and mesmerizing dance while indulging in our signature Spanish tapas, curated wines, and craft cocktails. Seats are limited—reserve your table now on OpenTable Experiences and immerse yourself in the magic of Flamenco!

Popular dishes

Oysters Half DozenUS$24.00
Raw PEI Oysters with cava mignonette and seaweed ponzu
Oysters DozenUS$48.00
Ceviche de HamachiUS$19.00
Red snapper ceviche, leche de tigre, aji amarillo, criolla, sweet potato noisette, corn puff
Ensalada de TemporadaUS$13.00
Apple, cucumber and fennel salad, Manchego cheese, flatbread crisps, home-fermented sidra vinaigrette

Tapas

Patatas BravasUS$12.00
Crispy potatoes, spicy tomato sauce, harissa all i oli
Gambas al AjilloUS$19.00
Gulf shrimp, garlic oil, chile de arbol, Sherry
Croquetas de Jamon IbericoUS$16.00
Roasted chicken and Jamon bechamel fritters
AlbondigasUS$18.00
Wagyu meatballs, ras el hanout, bitter lemon harissa sofrito, Iberico guanciale
Calamares y Pescados en AdoboUS$17.00
Fried calamari and fish marinated in adobo, canarian mojo
Coles de BruselasUS$10.00
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, lime and pippara vinaigrette, pickled carrots and seasonal citrus, pine nuts
Setas al CarbonUS$16.00
Wood-roasted locally foraged mushrooms, sunchoke miso hummus, cured egg yolk, roti prata flatbread
ColiflorUS$16.00
Roasted cauliflower, onion & zucchini confit, Punjabi makhani sauce, tamarind chutney
MusselsUS$18.00
PEI mussels, fennel sofrito, Catalan seafood stew
Pulpo a la brasaUS$19.00
Grilled octopus, chickpea and spinach ragout, chimichurri, pimentón
Cordero a la brasaUS$30.00
Brochetas de polloUS$24.00
Ssam de costillasUS$35.00

Entrees

Paella de MariscoUS$39.00
Shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels, lobster broth
Paella de PatoUS$38.00
Duck confit, chicken and dashi broth, hoisin aioli, six-spice shichimi
Arroz NegroUS$38.00
Squid ink rice, hake a la plancha, Calabrian ´nduja relish, crab, pippara emulsion
Paella de Setas y VerdurasUS$31.00
Locally foraged seasonal mushrooms, asparagus, saffron, eggplant confit, peanut emulsion
Chicken Brochette PaellaUS$47.00

Desserts

Basque CheesecakeUS$12.00
Crema CatalanaUS$12.00
TorrijaUS$12.00
Arroz con lecheUS$12.00

What 543 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Raval, a vibrant tapas haven in Austin, delights with its "incredible food," "fantastic service," and lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "authentic Spanish flavors," "amazing flamenco dancing," and "attentive staff." While some note higher prices, the "exceptional dining experience" and "memorable family events" make it a must-visit.

543 Reviews

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Stephanie
Austin14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and great service, will be back for sure!
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Janice
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food /service Such amazing attention to detail / presentation Great place wills definitely return
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Yuen
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was amazing and friendly! Food was fantastic.
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Lin
Austin30 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was awesome. I am grain and dairy free, so usually eating out is a challenge, but they were able to accommodate my needs and give me a wonderful experience!
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Lauren
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been here several times for girls’ nights out and date nights. The food, cocktails, and service are outstanding! Excellent happy hour, and regular prices are also incredible. Portions are decent and for 2, we were stuffed. Each time I’ve been, I’ve asked the server for recommendations and they have never steered me wrong. Great location, ambiance, and friendly vibe. Will come here over and over again!
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Saul
Austin8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went in on a friend’s recommendation with no expectations. The menu was filled with unfamiliar dishes so we were a little unsure where to begin but our server was incredible and listed out several recommendations making the experience easily digestible. When our first item came to the table we were locked in. Everything came out in perfect timing and in perfect order. HIGHLY recommend going on a Monday night with the all day happy hour. This allowed us to sample a bit of everything and before the night was over, we booked our next visit. Everything was delicious and the hh tapas style menu was perfect for small plates shared amongst my girlfriend and I.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food and experience at El Raval were great! We enjoyed everything we ate and the ambience was really cool. Our waitress was pretty inattentive and our courses came out really slow so it made for a very long dinner (almost 3 hours for two of us!). The sommelier was super nice and knowledgeable. We will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Austin4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurant experiences in Austin. The only place I’ve been that we didn’t have a single underwhelming dish, and we were a party of 6 that tried about half the menu. Can’t wait to return to try the other half. Stand outs were the chicken, short ribs, seafood paella, patatas bravas, and torrijo dessert. But honestly everything was incredible. Service was also stellar. Our server frequently made eye contact when passing to check in without actively interrupting the group. The noise level was surprisingly low considering the size of the dining room and busyness at 7pm on a Saturday. The ambiance was beautiful, lights were low but not too low, the lamps on the table were a nice aesthetic touch while aiding with the menu for those that needed it. Thanks to the restaurant staff for knocking it out of the ballpark. We will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin1 review
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
El Reval is a great tapas place and has a wonderful menu of Spanish classic! Definitely try this place out!
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Michael
Washington DC24 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! Spanish tapas, paella and sangria! For 4, we shared 6 tapas (gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas, calamari, pan con tomate and anchovies, ceviche, and grilled octopus) and the Paella de Marisco, which was plenty of food. Needed extra bread to soak up all the amazing garlic butter from the shrimp. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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FAQs

El Raval offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 473-2211.

El Raval is rated 4.7 stars by 543 OpenTable diners.

El Raval does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.