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

522 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

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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 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

Flamenco Night at El Raval
16 Feb 2025 only
Join us on Sunday, February 16th, for a mesmerizing Flamenco Show at El Raval! Celebrate the romance and passion of post-Valentine's festivities with an evening of Spanish culture, music, and dance. Showtimes: 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM Immerse yourself in the rhythm of Flamenco while savoring our signature dishes and curated drinks. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of vibrant performances and culinary delights. Reserve your table now to secure your spot!

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
Cordero 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 522 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
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

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.

522 Reviews

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Luz
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
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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Endy
Austin
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Jodi
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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Coty
Little Rock
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was amazing! The food was incredible! Will definitely come back!
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Mike
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El Raval was great for Valentines Day. We were pretty close to other couples, but I could still hear pretty well. I have hearing issues, so that was important. Food was great and the service was as well. Staff very friendly. Will definitely go back.
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Mary
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is outstanding! Lovely ambiance. Helpful, professional waitstaff.
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Lori
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food & a great place to celebrate a birthday
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Karen
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love El Raval ! The food is divine and the service is good. Waitstaff are friendly, knowledgeable and work to make your experience an enjoyable one. Can’t get enough of the Patatas Bravas
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Michelle
Austin
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was our second visit to El Raval. On the first visit we tried a tasting experience. This time when we came back we were ready to try individual plates. For us I think that Friday nights are not the best night for us but we'll definitely be back. Our only real issue this time around is that the bar was an incredible bottleneck where it took so long to get the first round that we wanted to order a 2nd asap to get ahead of the long wait, but service didn't give us that opportunity. It's not a deal breaker, just tells us that weeknights are a better evening for us. The kitchen is so impressive - despite every table being full and tapas being the kind of meal event where even a table of two might order 6-8 or more dishes, the food kept arriving at our table at an efficient pace, and with no evidence of corner cutting. Whoever is running the show back there is amazing. The table next to us got upset about the pace of their wine flight because it wasn't keeping up with their food. We weren't upset like them, I just wanted another drink but it didn't ruin anything for us. Couple of minor menu item descriptions that didn't set our expectations. The apple & fennel salad was described in a way that made me expect shaved fennel, apples, and cucumber but it was a full on mixed greens plate with big apple chunks and barely any fennel. It didn't align with a tapas menu. The large amount of greens and the apple chunks made it clumsy to eat. The chicharron "croutons" were a fabulous touch though. It came off like a high end hotel take on a caesar salad. Loved the flavor components but wanted fennel, not salad greens to be the star. The other confusing dish was the cauliflower. It wasn't exactly roasted as I'd expect so it didn't have a caramelized flavor and it had a lot of competing sauces going on. It fell flat with us. These aren't fails. The menu descriptions simply didn't set our expectations. We'll still be back! El Raval is still a favorite.
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Jose
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Since We arrived, the service was outstanding, Erick was awesome, and food no words to describe it, highly recommended
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El Raval offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 473-2211.

El Raval is rated 4.7 stars by 522 OpenTable diners.