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El Rincon, Melbourne, AU-VIC

El Rincon

4.6
4.6
42 Reviews
$40 and under
Spanish
Queen Victoria Market 69 Victoria St,, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
El Rincón is an Authentic Spanish Tapas Venue located in the heart of the Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne CBD. We are open on market days and weekends, catering for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between! We have a large range of premium Spanish & Australian wines & create traditional Spanish meals and tapas that will take you back to the streets of Southern Spain.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Traditional Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 9:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 9:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0450 902 222
  • Website
    https://elrincon.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    We definitely have our sister catering business Spanish Gourmet Caterers which would love to cater for your next event!
  • Location
    Queen Victoria Market 69 Victoria St,, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Cross street
    We are in the corner of Elizabeth St and Victoria St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Queen Victoria Market tram stop is your best bet!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day

    May 11, 2025 only
    This Mother’s Day, treat Mum to a delicious escape to Spain without leaving Melbourne. Join us at El Rincón for a relaxed, flavour-filled celebration where she can enjoy the best of Spanish cuisine, right in the heart of Queen Victoria Market. We’ll be serving up our signature tapas and raciones to share. Just good food, good wine, and that warm, festive El Rincón energy we’re known for.
    Mother's Day Photo

Menu

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What 42 people are saying

El Rincon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Rincon stands out as a prime spot for Spanish cuisine in Melbourne, offering "delicious authentic tapas" and "incredible service." The restaurant's ambiance, enhanced by beautifully patterned tiles and music, complements dishes like paella and tortilla. "Fantastic food and service" from staff like Alex and Raquel ensure a memorable dining experience.
42 Reviews

  1. Richard

    Melbourne5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El Rincon is a gem. Amazing service & food to match . 5 stars all round

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  2. Ailsa

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always the food and sangria were delicious. The gorgeous staff are the star of the show. I love El Rincon.
    El RinconResponded on April 14, 2025
    Muchas gracias for your review. Our team will be delighted to know they made your visit special! We look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing visit soon!

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  3. Javiera

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved everything about it. The food and service was amazing. Thank you!
    El RinconResponded on April 3, 2025
    Thank you so much, Javiera! We're thrilled to hear you loved everything about your experience with us. Your kind words about our food and service mean the world to our team. We look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing visit soon!

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  4. Cristian

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place for Spanish food in Melbourne. Thanks to Laura and all the team for the incredible food and service.
    El RinconResponded on March 19, 2025
    Hola Cristian! Thank you for taking the time to send your compliments. See you soon!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful and Alex and Raquel made the experience even better!
    El RinconResponded on March 10, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to send your compliments. See you soon!

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  6. Jade VIP

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service. Loved it all. Paella was fire and so was everything else… we had octopus, pork belly, jamon croquette and the tortilla. The girl serving us was lovely. Thankyou!

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  7. Alexandra

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Spanish restaurant! I loved every detail from the beautifully patterned tiles to the music. Incredible service! And really good food. My favourites were the morcilla and the mushroom croquetas. The tortilla tasted good but I’d recommend making it a bit juicier but it’s a personal preference. I’ll visit you again 💃
    El RinconResponded on February 13, 2025
    Hi Alexandra, Thank you so much. We're glad you loved the atmosphere, service, and food, great choices with the morcilla and croquetas. Appreciate your feedback on the tortilla; we’ll keep it in mind. Hope to see you again soon for another taste of Spain.

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  8. Iain

    Newcastle7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious authentic tapas and raciones and excellent service
    El RinconResponded on February 13, 2025
    Muchas gracias for your review. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  9. Robert

    Perth7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great small venue. Delicious food. Very friendly and appropriate service. Coffee perfect. Thank you!
    El RinconResponded on February 3, 2025
    Hola Robert, Thank you for your lovely review. We're so happy you had a great experience with our food, service, and coffee. Your words mean a lot to us. Muchas gracias

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  10. Fraz

    Canberra3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our flight from Sydney to Melbourne was delayed so we called the restaurant and Alex said they would keep the kitchen open for us. We ordered over the phone and everything was ready when we arrived. Alex made an off- menu cocktail for us too. The service throughout was amazing, especially Raquel who was really attentive and just wanted us to have a nice evening after the stress of the flight. The food is awesome and great value and there are some smashing wines on offer. Thank you Alex and Raquel and the whole El Rincon team for a delicious welcome to Melbourne!
    El RinconResponded on January 13, 2025
    Hola Fraz, Thank you for your wonderful review. We're so glad Alex and Raquel could make your evening special after the flight delay. Hasta pronto!

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FAQs

El Rincon is rated 4.6 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Melbourne CBD

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Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for El Rincon

Queen Victoria Market 69 Victoria St,, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are in the corner of Elizabeth St and Victoria St
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 9:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 9:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Traditional Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Queen Victoria Market tram stop is your best bet!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://elrincon.com.au/
  • Phone number
    0450 902 222
  • Catering
    We definitely have our sister catering business Spanish Gourmet Caterers which would love to cater for your next event!
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