El Rincon

Name: El Rincon
Address: Queen Victoria Market 69 Victoria St,, Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3000
Telephone: 0450 902 222
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (46)

$40 and under

Spanish

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

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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

What 46 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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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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El Rincon is a standout for authentic Spanish cuisine in Melbourne, praised for "amazing service & food to match." Guests rave about the "delicious authentic tapas," with highlights like the Truffle croquetas, Chicken Pate, and paella. The friendly staff, including Alex and Raquel, ensure a warm and memorable dining experience.

46 Reviews

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Timothy
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had an amazing birthday dinner at El Rincon last Saturday. Firstly, the staff were friendly, helpful, knowledgable and welcoming, they really seem to enjoy what they do! When it comes to dinner, our eyes may have been bigger than our stomachs, but the food was so good we battled through! haha We had one of each croqueta (The special of the week was seafood) they were all amazing, but I will double up on the Truffle one next visit. An oyster each, refreshing and cool, the tuna tartare (so Zesty and flavourful), The Galician octopus..Amazing, textural, balanced and smooth. All the dishes were so so good, it's unfair to pick a favourite, but if you had to go to El Rincon, and could only have one dish, for us, the Chicken Pate was on another level. The most crumbly perfect little bread crisp thingy's, A smooth, decadent and perfectly balanced pate, served generously, and a sweet "fruit?" gel, all balanced by a classy little green salad with radish and the tastiest balsamic, made this the star of the night for us! This is the most words I've put into a review ever.. but El Rincon, it was worth it and we will be back!
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Amanda
Gold Coast4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had a lovely dinner at El Rincon. The wait staff were very friendly, the food was excellent and we were very warm outside with the outdoor heater turned on. They offered a range of very nice vegan options. It's on a busy street so there were a few ambulance sirens during our meal but otherwise very comfortable place to sit.
El RinconResponded on May 28, 2025
Hola Amanda, Thanks for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and great to hear the vegan options were a hit too. Hope to see you again soon!
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sueellen
Melbourne5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic Spanish food, served by the friendliest people. This is a Melbourne Gem!
El RinconResponded on May 19, 2025
Hi Suellen, Muchas gracias for your lovely feedback. We appreciate your comments and hope to see you again soon!
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Lucian
Melbourne4 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had high hopes, but El Rincon fell short. Seated near a corridor with deliveries disrupted the vibe. The pulpo was dry, the paella overcooked, and with only one staff taking orders, service felt lacking. Needs improvement to match its reviews.
El RinconResponded on May 19, 2025
Hi Lucian, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, we’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We’ve taken note of your comments and we’ll be addressing these with our team. We truly hope you’ll consider giving us another try.
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Richard
Melbourne6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
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
El RinconResponded on May 12, 2025
Hola Richard, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and overall experience at El Rincon. It truly means a lot to us. Gracias!!
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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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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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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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OpenTable Diner
Toronto / Ontario1 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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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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El Rincon is rated 4.5 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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!

El Rincon

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