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El Raval, Austin, TX

El Raval

4.8 (614)
$31 to $50
Spanish
1500 S Lamar Blvd 150, Austin, TX 78704-2940

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for fine wines
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").

Dining areas

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
  • 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!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    South Austin
  • Cross street
    Off South Lamar Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 614 people are saying

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

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Raval offers an authentic Spanish dining experience, boasting "incredible food" and "amazing service." Diners rave about the "excellent quality ingredients," "exquisite flavor," and a "great atmosphere." The tapas and paellas are particularly recommended. While some guests note inconsistencies, the "friendly staff" and "great value" keep patrons coming back for more.
614 Reviews
  1. Kristina VIP

    Austin23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great! We had a really fun time, thank you so much for the hospitality and a great evening.

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  2. Sirlene

    Oklahoma City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, and I’d consider coming back. But I was really disappointed by their birthday cake policy. We brought our own cake and were told we had to either pay a $25 fee or order two desserts just to get plates and spoons. We had already spent over $300, but still — no exceptions. We ended up ordering the two desserts just to avoid the fee. No complimentary birthday treat either, which most restaurants usually offer. Good food, but the way they handled the cake felt petty.

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  3. Eric

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El Raval is great food, great atmosphere, great people and great prices. Derrick and Joe always make us feel special, when we come in. Thank you for running such a great place!

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  4. Jessica

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Management and staff went above and beyond for my friends birthday. Super special and we loved it!

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  5. Abby

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food. Great service. Very hospitable. I recommend the seafood paellas.

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  6. Virgina

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and reasonably priced, service was excellent!! Definitely recommend it!

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  7. esther

    Houston4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was average. I was hoping to have more Spanish flavors but was disappointed. The meatballs were good. The ceviche was mediocre at best

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  8. Kurtis VIP

    Austin12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got some food before a movie. Waiter was helpful and the food was great for happy hour!

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  9. olivia

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came with a large group for my boyfriend’s birthday yesterday and to say we had a great time would be an understatement. The ambience of the restaurant was intimate, warm, and inviting. Our server and other wait staff was so kind, patient, and accommodating when it came to splitting the bill and answering all of our questions. The food was actually INCREDIBLE, it’s family-style tapas and no one at the table had a bite that they didn’t just LOVE. As a service industry worker myself, I was thrilled with our experience and will absolutely be back soon. Thank you to the staff for making this night so lovely <3

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  10. Luis

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Really recommend the short rib, probably the best we’ve ever tasted.

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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 4.8 stars by 614 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.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for El Raval

1500 S Lamar Blvd 150, Austin, TX 78704-2940

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Off South Lamar Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    South Austin
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Executive chef
    Laila Bazahm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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!
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