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El Raval, Austin, TX

El Raval

4.7
4.7
529 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
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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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (512) 473-2211
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Laila Bazahm
  • Private party facilities
    We would be thrilled to host your private event at El Raval! To discuss the details, please reach out to us at info@elravalatx.com. We look forward to making your event special!
  • Area
    South Austin
  • Cross Street
    Off South Lamar Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 529 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

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El Raval is a vibrant Spanish restaurant known for its "authentic and delicious" tapas and paella. Guests rave about the "spectacular service" and "creative menu," which includes standout dishes like seafood paella and patatas bravas. The lively atmosphere, "exceptional wine list," and immersive Flamenco nights make it a must-visit.
529 Reviews
  1. Julie

    VIP

    Austin

    69 reviews

    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Food is fresh, delicious, authentic. Service is welcoming, knowledgeable and will recommend based on your desires

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  2. Becca

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We treated ourselves to El Raval as a nostalgic nod to our trip to Barcelona last year. It was fun to order many of our favorite tapas from the trip, and felt that it was a delicious, fun meal. The staff was warm and friendly, and at the end we asked one of the servers what his favorite dessert was. He changed his mind once he gave his answer, so we ordered his "final answer". A few minutes later, out he came... With our order, AND his original favorite... as a gift. He didn't want us to leave without trying both! THAT kind gesture really MADE our meal memorable and special, as he offered us true HOSPITALITY! It made us feel so good, so welcome, and so special. We will come back, because of THAT feeling! By the way- you should order both desserts too... Try the rice pudding with Dulce de leche ice cream, and cream stuffed toast... enjoying them TOGETHER is an amazing contrasting treat!

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  3. Kupa

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. Every single thing we ordered was delicious. Service was okay.

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  4. Rodrigo

    Unspecified

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fantastic we tired quite a bit and the drinks were great but the service was kinda bad

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  5. Luz

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My second time there and will not be the last. My daughter and I enjoyed the Flamenco performance a great compliment for our meal. We had Tapas de gambas, papás, albóndigas y pulpo. We had white wine mine was the sparkling one. Excellent service I’ll be telling all my relatives and friends. Oh yes, the price was very doable, thank you.

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  6. Michelle

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved our experience last night! Staff was mindful of my son’s allergies as well. Food was excellent. We can’t wait to go back!

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  7. Alex

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! I am from Spain and I will tell you that for the first time in a while, I felt close to home! Very friendly service and excellent food. If you haven’t been here, what are you waiting for?!

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  8. Endy

    Austin

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Paella was good. Half the dishes were drenched in cream sauce when it could have been on the side. Bland rice pudding had a cube of flan and some melted ice cream...zero effort. Waiter was working too hard for their tip, trying to upsell us a dish that was "lighter" but was clearly not.

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  9. Jodi

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent! Service impeccable! This was our first time there and we will definitely return. Great atmosphere, friendly and professional staff, really fun experience.

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  10. Marcela

    VIP

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Súper rico, el ambiente muy agradable. Definitivamente volveremos a probar más platos. Ojalá hubieran tenido tortilla española y más tapas

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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 529 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.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 37 times today

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Google Map for El Raval

1500 S Lamar Blvd 150, Austin, TX 78704-2940

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Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Off South Lamar Blvd.
  • Area
    South Austin
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Executive Chef
    Laila Bazahm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 473-2211
  • Private party facilities
    We would be thrilled to host your private event at El Raval! To discuss the details, please reach out to us at info@elravalatx.com. We look forward to making your event special!
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