El Raval

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4.7

469 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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2 people

2 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

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 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 473-2211
Website
https://www.elravalatx.com/
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!

Location
1500 S Lamar Blvd 150, Austin, TX 78704-2940
Area
South Austin
Cross Street
Off South Lamar Blvd.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Experiences

FLAMENCO NIGHT!!!!!
5 Dec 2024 only
Flamenco Night! JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF INCLUSIVE† FLAMENCO! Thursday, December 5th, 2024. 1st show at 6:00 PM and 2nd show at 7:00 PM. Featuring The Austin Flamenco Academy!!!!!! 20% event gratuity will be added to all checks. ENJOY THE SHOW. Ravalejamos!* * Ravalejar (v): To hang out or party in Barcelona's trendsetting El Raval neighborhood. † All are welcome! NOTE***** Not all TABLES are in perfect view of the performance. Along with that Open table will populate your reservation to ANY available table, this can include Patio tables and tables that are away from the stage where the performance is going on. Please contact the restaurant and we can try to accommodate your party as best we can.
FLAMENCO NIGHT!!!
15 Dec 2024 only
Flamenco Night! JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF INCLUSIVE† FLAMENCO! Sunday December 15th, 2024. 1st show at 6:00 PM and 2nd show at 7:00 PM. Featuring The Austin Flamenco Academy!!!!!! 20% event gratuity will be added to all checks. ENJOY THE SHOW. Ravalejamos!* * Ravalejar (v): To hang out or party in Barcelona's trendsetting El Raval neighborhood. † All are welcome! NOTE***** Not all TABLES are in perfect view of the performance. Along with that Open table will populate your reservation to ANY available table, this can include Patio tables and tables that are away from the stage where the performance is going on. Please contact the restaurant and we can try to accommodate your party as best we can.

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
Cerdo Iberico 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 469 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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El Raval combines vibrant Spanish cuisine with a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fabulous dancers and musicians" during flamenco nights and the "delicious" tapas and paella. The "impeccable service" and "authentic flavors" make it a must-visit. Though some find it pricey, the "memorable experience" is well worth it.

469 Reviews

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Alayna
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oh, it’s a 100/10. The vibes? Immaculate The food? Immaculate The staff? Immaculate What a fun dining experience! Everything was absolutely delicious. This was our first experience with this style of dining and it was fantastic! From start to finish, this is just a classy and altogether lovely experience. Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. They gave us a free dessert for my wife’s birthday.
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Silvia
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As we are ourselves from Spain and we know very much El Raval in Barcelona,we wanted give it a try. Not disappointed,we liked the food (the bravas were just like home)and the rest very Spanish inspired,overall tasty food. Also they have vermut;)! The staff was friendly and polite and the ambiance in a Saturday lively and yes,loud! I also like the decor it made us remember our beloved city. We will come back ,for sure!
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Mary
Austin
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Did the chefs tasting and highly recommend! Felt like we almost tried everything on the menu. Definitely get what you pay for or more!
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Lisa
Austin
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous restaurant - inventive chef, attentive staff, and delicious food. Sit at a high top near the kitchen. So much fun!
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Ty
Cancun
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very accommodating to my limited mobility. Great Service and delicious!
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Deborah
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely staff, quality food, nice drinks. My family enjoyed our date night so much. The calamari was excellent, seafood paella was great. Duck paella was a bit too salty but yummy.
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Terrill
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, waitress was fantastic. Took time to explain the inspiration for the restaurant.
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Angela
Austin
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Can’t go wrong with the duck paella, or Brussels sprouts. We had a good time, we will go back.
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Yung
Austin
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything is perfect; great food and service. The only one thing that left a bad taste in my mouth was the pricing tactic that includes an extra 3% fee to the bill to cover employees health insurance costs (and I’m sure that’s in addition to higher costs building into the menu already). That’s pretty sneaky IMO.
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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 469 OpenTable diners.