El Rincon

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   Lee

   VIP

   Phoenix

   40 reviews

   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on 3 December 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 9 December 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 28 November 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 29 November 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 9 November 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 18 November 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 11 October 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 15 October 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 5 October 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 15 October 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 29 September 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 30 September 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 24 September 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 30 September 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 18 September 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 30 September 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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   Alan

   Tropical QLD

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 September 2024

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

   Not attentive to customer requirements. Very disappointed, no care given to Coeliac request Will not be back
   

   El RinconResponded on 16 September 2024

   We are truly sorry to hear about your recent experience with us. As we mentioned in our response to your Google review, we are deeply concerned about the issues you faced and take your feedback very seriously. We understand that Rafael, the staff member you interacted with, is particularly sorry for the oversight. We acknowledge that we did not meet the required standards during your visit, and we are committed to addressing this lapse by thoroughly reviewing and enhancing our staff training and procedures to prevent such issues in the future. We value your input and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future.
   

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    Manesha

    Melbourne

    27 reviews

    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

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

    Service was charming as always. The Squid Ink Paella was not as flavourful as on our previous visit, was missing clams, but still tasty. The croquettes de Casa (with Morcilla) was delicious.
    

    El RinconResponded on 16 September 2024

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the croquetas de Casa and found our service charming as always. However, we’re sorry to learn that the Squid Ink Paella did not meet your expectations this time. We appreciate your comments and will review our recipe and preparation to ensure we maintain the high standards you’ve come to expect. Your input is invaluable in helping us improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more satisfying paella on your next visit.
    

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