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

465 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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2+ people

26 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 29 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 Parking
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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Experiences

Friendsgiving at El Raval
USD 60.00 per person
27 Nov 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 DozenUSD 24.00
Raw PEI Oysters with cava mignonette and seaweed ponzu
Oysters DozenUSD 48.00
Ceviche de HamachiUSD 19.00
Red snapper ceviche, leche de tigre, aji amarillo, criolla, sweet potato noisette, corn puff
Ensalada de TemporadaUSD 13.00
Apple, cucumber and fennel salad, Manchego cheese, flatbread crisps, home-fermented sidra vinaigrette

Tapas

Patatas BravasUSD 12.00
Crispy potatoes, spicy tomato sauce, harissa all i oli
Gambas al AjilloUSD 19.00
Gulf shrimp, garlic oil, chile de arbol, Sherry
Croquetas de Jamon IbericoUSD 16.00
Roasted chicken and Jamon bechamel fritters
AlbondigasUSD 18.00
Wagyu meatballs, ras el hanout, bitter lemon harissa sofrito, Iberico guanciale
Calamares y Pescados en AdoboUSD 17.00
Fried calamari and fish marinated in adobo, canarian mojo
Coles de BruselasUSD 10.00
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, lime and pippara vinaigrette, pickled carrots and seasonal citrus, pine nuts
Setas al CarbonUSD 16.00
Wood-roasted locally foraged mushrooms, sunchoke miso hummus, cured egg yolk, roti prata flatbread
ColiflorUSD 16.00
Roasted cauliflower, onion & zucchini confit, Punjabi makhani sauce, tamarind chutney
MusselsUSD 18.00
PEI mussels, fennel sofrito, Catalan seafood stew
Pulpo a la brasaUSD 19.00
Grilled octopus, chickpea and spinach ragout, chimichurri, pimentón
Cerdo Iberico a la brasaUSD 30.00
Brochetas de polloUSD 24.00
Ssam de costillasUSD 35.00

Entrees

Paella de MariscoUSD 39.00
Shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels, lobster broth
Paella de PatoUSD 38.00
Duck confit, chicken and dashi broth, hoisin aioli, six-spice shichimi
Arroz NegroUSD 38.00
Squid ink rice, hake a la plancha, Calabrian ´nduja relish, crab, pippara emulsion
Paella de Setas y VerdurasUSD 31.00
Locally foraged seasonal mushrooms, asparagus, saffron, eggplant confit, peanut emulsion
Chicken Brochette PaellaUSD 47.00

Desserts

Basque CheesecakeUSD 12.00
Crema CatalanaUSD 12.00
TorrijaUSD 12.00
Arroz con lecheUSD 12.00

What 465 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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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.

465 Reviews

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Silvia
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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 2 days ago
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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Ty
Cancun
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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 3 days ago
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 3 days ago
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 4 days ago
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 4 days ago
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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JORGE
Chicago
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 5 days 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 6 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 on 17 November 2024
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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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 465 OpenTable diners.