El Raval

Name: El Raval
Address: 1500 S Lamar Blvd 150, Austin, TX, United States, 78704-2940
Telephone: (512) 473-2211
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

458 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 47 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
Neighbourhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Friendsgiving at El Raval
US$60.00 per person
Nov 27, 2024 only
Celebrate Friendsgiving at El Raval with a festive, family-style feast that blends Spanish flavors and classic holiday favorites. Gather your loved ones and join us for an unforgettable evening filled with great food and good company. Menu Highlights: Main: Roasted Turkey al Ajillo Paella, bomba rice, a rich roasted chicken and turkey broth, and a touch of aioli. Sides: A spread of seasonal delights including a fresh Seasonal Salad, our signature Patatas Bravisimas, grilled cauliflower and green beans with pistachio romesco, Garbanzos a la Catalana with roasted delicata squash and spinach, and a decadent Chorizo Iberico and Wagyu Beef Harissa Macaroni. Dessert: End the evening on a sweet note with our Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake.

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 458 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
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

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.

458 Reviews

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Angela
Austin
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined today
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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JORGE
Chicago
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top to bottom, upon entering the restaurant to leaving we had a wonderful evening. Food and service were at the highest levels.
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Christian
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome Everything! The food, drinks, service, ambient, all!
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Annie
Austin
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place. Server knowledgeable and helpful. It was our first time and we took our server’s Recs. The shrimp was fantastic! All the food was very good and we can’t wait to come back!
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jeff kline
Austin
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good traditional tapas and paella but a bit overpriced IMO.
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Carin
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were amazing. Can’t wait to go back.
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Penny
Austin
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Our server was great. Fully explained the dishes we were considering and thankful he suggested that we order another dish due to the portion sizes. The shrimp had wonderful flavor. The grilled octopus with chickpeas was more like chickpeas with octopus. Though the octopus was nicely grilled and tender there was not even 4 bites of it and waaay too much chickpeas on the plate. The slow cooked ribs were outstanding and complimented the vegetable paella. The patatas were nice and crispy and a generous serving. We are quite familiar with tapas having dined in Barcelona and other cities outside of the US, we did feel the portions at El Raval were not in par with the pricing. We actual left hungry. The most disappointing was that we felt rushed by those bringing and removing the individual plates. We felt a sense of urgency to eat. Also, the waiter spoke highly of the sommelier but the red wine chosen for the "Wild Card" that night (it's a surprise me kind of ordering) was down right undrinkable and my husband had to send it back for a cab sav on the menu.
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Amy
Austin
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service. We sat outside and ordered 6 different shareables: olives, potatoes, calamari, braised cabbage, meatballs, and Brussels sprouts! All was delicious! The cocktails are on point as well!!! The only minor adjustment I would recommend is when the server comes to the table to check out, it was unnecessary to announce the total to the table…I was taking a date out and that info did not need to be spoken. But overall very pleasurable dining experience and we will return!
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Blake
Austin
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
While the ambiance was dark, romantic, but pretty loud. The plus is you could probably talk about anything without anyone else hearing it. Service was a bit slow, had to ask someone for water, the check, etc. Food (especially the paella and patatas bravas) was all very good and reasonably priced.
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youssef
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, great food. Super nice staff. Need I say more?
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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 458 OpenTable diners.