El Raval

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4.7

540 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
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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

Location
1500 S Lamar Blvd 150, Austin, TX 78704-2940
Phone number
(512) 473-2211
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Executive chef
Laila Bazahm
Delivery & takeout
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Experiences

Flamenco Night
Multiple dates available
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live Flamenco at El Raval on Sunday, March 16! Experience the passion and energy of traditional Spanish Flamenco with two captivating performances at 6 PM and 7 PM. Enjoy the rhythmic guitar, soulful vocals, and mesmerizing dance while indulging in our signature Spanish tapas, curated wines, and craft cocktails. Seats are limited—reserve your table now on OpenTable Experiences and immerse yourself in the magic of Flamenco!

Popular dishes

Oysters Half Dozen$24.00
Raw PEI Oysters with cava mignonette and seaweed ponzu
Oysters Dozen$48.00
Ceviche de Hamachi$19.00
Red snapper ceviche, leche de tigre, aji amarillo, criolla, sweet potato noisette, corn puff
Ensalada de Temporada$13.00
Apple, cucumber and fennel salad, Manchego cheese, flatbread crisps, home-fermented sidra vinaigrette

Tapas

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

Entrees

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

Desserts

Basque Cheesecake$12.00
Crema Catalana$12.00
Torrija$12.00
Arroz con leche$12.00

What 540 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Raval, a vibrant tapas haven in Austin, delights with its "incredible food," "fantastic service," and lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "authentic Spanish flavors," "amazing flamenco dancing," and "attentive staff." While some note higher prices, the "exceptional dining experience" and "memorable family events" make it a must-visit.

540 Reviews

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Lin
Austin30 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was awesome. I am grain and dairy free, so usually eating out is a challenge, but they were able to accommodate my needs and give me a wonderful experience!
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Lauren
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been here several times for girls’ nights out and date nights. The food, cocktails, and service are outstanding! Excellent happy hour, and regular prices are also incredible. Portions are decent and for 2, we were stuffed. Each time I’ve been, I’ve asked the server for recommendations and they have never steered me wrong. Great location, ambiance, and friendly vibe. Will come here over and over again!
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Saul
Austin8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went in on a friend’s recommendation with no expectations. The menu was filled with unfamiliar dishes so we were a little unsure where to begin but our server was incredible and listed out several recommendations making the experience easily digestible. When our first item came to the table we were locked in. Everything came out in perfect timing and in perfect order. HIGHLY recommend going on a Monday night with the all day happy hour. This allowed us to sample a bit of everything and before the night was over, we booked our next visit. Everything was delicious and the hh tapas style menu was perfect for small plates shared amongst my girlfriend and I.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food and experience at El Raval were great! We enjoyed everything we ate and the ambience was really cool. Our waitress was pretty inattentive and our courses came out really slow so it made for a very long dinner (almost 3 hours for two of us!). The sommelier was super nice and knowledgeable. We will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Austin4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurant experiences in Austin. The only place I’ve been that we didn’t have a single underwhelming dish, and we were a party of 6 that tried about half the menu. Can’t wait to return to try the other half. Stand outs were the chicken, short ribs, seafood paella, patatas bravas, and torrijo dessert. But honestly everything was incredible. Service was also stellar. Our server frequently made eye contact when passing to check in without actively interrupting the group. The noise level was surprisingly low considering the size of the dining room and busyness at 7pm on a Saturday. The ambiance was beautiful, lights were low but not too low, the lamps on the table were a nice aesthetic touch while aiding with the menu for those that needed it. Thanks to the restaurant staff for knocking it out of the ballpark. We will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin1 review
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
El Reval is a great tapas place and has a wonderful menu of Spanish classic! Definitely try this place out!
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Michael
Washington DC24 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! Spanish tapas, paella and sangria! For 4, we shared 6 tapas (gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas, calamari, pan con tomate and anchovies, ceviche, and grilled octopus) and the Paella de Marisco, which was plenty of food. Needed extra bread to soak up all the amazing garlic butter from the shrimp. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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Michael
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We were seated in the high top area as our reservations were made only a few hours in advance on a Friday night. The noise level was a bit loud to enjoy conversations in our seating area, but honestly, some very good food did make up for it. We had the ceviche and oysters, which were phenomenal. As well, the albóndigas and steak paella. All during our meal we spoke over and over about wanting to return to enjoy again. However, it was when we ordered dessert that our experience began to sour. We ordered the Torrija, which took almost 30 minutes to arrive. Even when we asked about the delay, we were told wrongly we could expect it soon. We had show tickets and were about to cancel the order when it finally arrived. Our dinner and meal came out much faster. We ended up not really enjoying the dessert or finishing as we had to leave. Our server seemed to be having an off day, but you never know what someone might be going through. I’m on the fence whether I’ll return for another visit.
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Yang VIP
Austin43 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Gambas al Ajiillo was delicious but wasn't a big fan of Octopus, Mussels or even the Paella. Octopus had a bitter aftertaste (it was not the sauce), Sauce on the Mussels were too creamy for our taste, and I don't think it was as fresh as it could've been... The cook on the Paella was pretty good but once again, they put the creamy sauce on the mussels and there was a dollop of what tasted like garlic aioli on the side - not quite the Paella we've had in Spain. However, our biggest issue was that the food came out too fast. We had our appetizers and the Paella all within 25 min from ordering. It felt more like going to a fast food restaurant than going out for a nice dinner - we were there to celebrate our 33 year anniversary and was bit disappointed... Having said this, someone else may love the taste of the food and love the fast service.
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Juan Pablo VIP
Austin4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is the best Spaniard food in Austin! and the manager is AMAZING! Super nice guy and he caters to everyone! Food is amazing and ambience is excellent
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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 540 OpenTable diners.

El Raval does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.