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El Rincon, Melbourne, AU-VIC

El Rincon

4.5
4.5
28 Reviews
$40 and under
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
  • Great for outdoor dining
El Rincón is an Authentic Spanish Tapas Venue located in the heart of the Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne CBD. We are open on market days and weekends, catering for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between! We have a large range of premium Spanish & Australian wines & create traditional Spanish meals and tapas that will take you back to the streets of Southern Spain.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 09:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 09:30–23:00 Sun 09:30–16:00
  • Phone number
    0450 902 222
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    We definitely have our sister catering business Spanish Gourmet Caterers which would love to cater for your next event!
  • Area
    Melbourne CBD
  • Cross Street
    We are in the corner of Elizabeth St and Victoria St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Queen Victoria Market tram stop is your best bet!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Rincon offers a delightful taste of authentic Spanish cuisine with "amazing" food and "exceptional" service. Located near Victoria Market, it stands out for its "delicious" tapas and vibrant atmosphere. Guests appreciate the friendly staff and quick service. Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience with standout dishes like seafood paella.

28 Reviews
  1. Cheryl

    Victoria

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food especially the paella was amazing & the staff were very accomodating. The place has a great ambiance.
    El RinconResponded on 18 November 2024
    Hi Cheryl, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the paella and found our staff accommodating. It’s great to know our ambiance made your visit special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another fantastic experience!

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  2. Nicholas

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was fantastic and the food was absolutely delicious
    El RinconResponded on 15 October 2024
    Hola Nicholas! Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food and service during your visit. It’s always our goal to create a memorable experience for our guests. We appreciate your feedback on the ambience as well and hope to see you again soon for another great meal! Hasta pronto!

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  3. Karen

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose to sit outside and were very comfortable Service was lovely and friendly; nothing was too much trouble. The food was fantastic, and we will certainly be going back. The berry cheesecake was delicious! I highly recommend you go there.
    El RinconResponded on 15 October 2024
    Hola Karen! Gracias for your glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your outdoor dining experience and found our service charming and attentive. It’s wonderful to know that our team made a positive impact on your visit! We're so glad you loved the food, especially the berry cheesecake! We can't wait to welcome you back for the paella—it's a guest favourite! Thanks again for your recommendation, Hasta pronto!

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  4. Sam

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The prawns, the cheese platter, the deserts and the Spanish imported beer. Oh my! A must do for your special person / people. The vibe, the service along with the food was a 10/10.
    El RinconResponded on 30 September 2024
    Hola Trev & Sam, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the prawns, cheese platter, desserts, and our Spanish imported beer. It’s fantastic to know that you experienced a 10/10 vibe and service! We truly appreciate your kind words about our team. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable dining experience!

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  5. Antonietta

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful meal at El Rincon for my birthday. The service was friendly and efficient. We were well looked after by Gabriel. All of the classic choices of tapas and some new ones too are offered on the menu. In fact there were so many good choices, it was hard to decide! Thoroughly recommend the croquetas, the tortilla de patatas, the gambas al ajillo, the chorizo al cava, the pulpo a la Gallega and the seafood paella. All consistently good dishes prepared with love and care. The portion sizes are spot on too and we appreciated the bread that comes with the dishes to mop up all the delicious olive oil & pan juices. Thank you El Rincon for a superb dinner.
    El RinconResponded on 30 September 2024
    Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful birthday meal with us. Gabriel is definitely our secret weapon—his friendly service and passion for Spain make every experience special! We're glad you enjoyed so many dishes, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our food and service. We can’t wait to welcome you back to explore more of our tempting tapas and raciones. Happy belated birthday!

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  6. Marian

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you to the team last night on outstanding food and service and for making my partner’s birthday a memorable one. This was our second time eating at El Rincon and the food and service was still just as great as it was 3 years ago, and we were very happy to see El Rincon still open. We look forward to dining with you again in the near future :)
    El RinconResponded on 30 September 2024
    Gracias! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your partner’s birthday celebration with us and that our food and service continue to impress you. It’s always a pleasure to welcome back our loyal guests! We can’t wait to see you again soon at El Rincon. Your support means the world to us!

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  7. Alan

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Not attentive to customer requirements. Very disappointed, no care given to Coeliac request Will not be back
    El RinconResponded on 16 September 2024
    We are truly sorry to hear about your recent experience with us. As we mentioned in our response to your Google review, we are deeply concerned about the issues you faced and take your feedback very seriously. We understand that Rafael, the staff member you interacted with, is particularly sorry for the oversight. We acknowledge that we did not meet the required standards during your visit, and we are committed to addressing this lapse by thoroughly reviewing and enhancing our staff training and procedures to prevent such issues in the future. We value your input and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future.

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  8. Manesha

    Melbourne

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was charming as always. The Squid Ink Paella was not as flavourful as on our previous visit, was missing clams, but still tasty. The croquettes de Casa (with Morcilla) was delicious.
    El RinconResponded on 16 September 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the croquetas de Casa and found our service charming as always. However, we’re sorry to learn that the Squid Ink Paella did not meet your expectations this time. We appreciate your comments and will review our recipe and preparation to ensure we maintain the high standards you’ve come to expect. Your input is invaluable in helping us improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more satisfying paella on your next visit.

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  9. Kiri

    Victoria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    There was six of us dining so we chose the Tapas and shared everything. The food was delicious and generous. Our wait staff were very friendly and helpful. Thank you for making this a special lunch.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were very friendly and accomodating and the food came quickly. Very well cooked and authentic Spanish Tapas. Highly recommended!

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El Rincon is rated 4.5 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for El Rincon

Queen Victoria Market 69 Victoria St,, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are in the corner of Elizabeth St and Victoria St
  • Area
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 09:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 09:30–23:00 Sun 09:30–16:00
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Queen Victoria Market tram stop is your best bet!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    0450 902 222
  • Catering
    We definitely have our sister catering business Spanish Gourmet Caterers which would love to cater for your next event!
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