El Rincon

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   YewHee

   Shanghai

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was a repeat visit for lunch. We were 4pp and had seafood paella (for 2pp - was plentiful to satisfy our appetite), crispy roast pork, crumbed calamari rings (v fresh), and garlic prawns. All very yummy. Service was great and cheerful, always attentive enough. Would have loved to add the harmony plate but were too full by then. Will surely come back again for great spanish food.
   

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   James

   Melbourne

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Professional customer service and excellent cuisine
   

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   Lee

   VIP

   Phoenix

   40 reviews

   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on December 3, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Some of the best food in Melbourne Excellent service and a good atmosphere Very clean The food was spot on delicious Highly recommend
   

   El RinconResponded on December 9, 2024

   Hi Lee, thank you for your kind words! Your satisfaction is our biggest reward. We can't wait to have you back for another taste of Spain.
   

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   Sonia

   Queensland

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Highly recommend this restaurant for anyone wanting to eat authentic good Spanish food. As someone who was born in Spain, the flavours of the dishes takes me back to my family’s kitchen. The food and service quality was truly exceptional, I can't wait to go back when I am back in Melbourne. Muchas gracias Rafael, por tu buen servicio. Hasta la próxima vez.
   

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   El RinconResponded on November 29, 2024

   Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that our Spanish dishes brought back fond memories of your family’s kitchen. It means a lot to us that you found both the food and service exceptional. We will certainly pass on your thanks to Rafael – he will be so pleased to hear it! We look forward to welcoming you back to Melbourne and to our restaurant whenever you're in town again. Muchas gracias, and hasta pronto!
   

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   Cheryl

   VIP

   Victoria

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 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.
   

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   El RinconResponded on November 18, 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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   Nicholas

   Melbourne

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 11, 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 October 15, 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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   Karen

   Melbourne

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 5, 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 October 15, 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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   Sam

   Melbourne

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 29, 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 September 30, 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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   Antonietta

   Melbourne

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 24, 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.
   

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   El RinconResponded on September 30, 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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    Marian

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 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 September 30, 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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