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Rincon 38

4.9 (1564)
$31 to $50
Spanish
3801 Grand Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409

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Rincon 38

4.9
$31 to $50
Spanish
South Minneapolis

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
We are a fun & cozy neighborhood Spanish Tapas bar offering a great selection of old world wines by the glass & bottle, as well as rotating craft beers on tap and in the bottle.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Fernandez Brothers
  • Neighborhood
    South Minneapolis
  • Cross street
    E 38th St.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Make the best 90 min experience arriving on time.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Rincon 38.

4.9

4.9
(1564)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Overall

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Food

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Service

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Value

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Neighborhood gem

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Overall

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Value

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Neighborhood gem

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rincon 38 is a beloved neighborhood gem offering "fantastic tapas" with a variety of flavorful, "delicious" small plates. Diners praise the "excellent service" and warm atmosphere reminiscent of Spain. Highlights include scallops, bacon-wrapped dates, and seafood paella. Friendly staff and a cozy setting make it perfect for date nights or casual dining.
1,564 Reviews
  1. Danelle

    Minneapolis17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious tapas. Extremely kind server, Fernando helped me practice my Spanish.

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  2. Maryann

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love all the different tapas. So flavorful and cooked to perfection. Great service … so helpful and friendly. Will definitely be back.

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  3. michael Gold

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, the ambience and the service were outstanding. 

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  4. Nancy Gold

    Minneapolis24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always great!!! The service is always impeccable. We love it there. However, there was a table that was loud and obnoxious disturbing many of the diners. It’s a small restaurant but the staff was good about trying to keep it under control.

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  5. Joanna Gold

    Minneapolis15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Tables are very close together but after the food comes you barely notice. The mero was my favorite.

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  6. souk Gold

    Minneapolis24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was absolutely perfect!! The food was 10 out of 10!!! I would definitely be going back!! My new favorite spot!

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  7. Stephanie

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 6, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this small neighborhood restaurant. Everything I have ever ordered has been wonderful. The staff is friendly and helpful. One of my favorite places!

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  8. Jim

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic tapas restaurant. Everything we had was delicious. Highly recommend the scallops, bacon-wrapped dates, and fried manchego cheese. Service was wonderful. Never had to wait long for each plate to be brought to the table, but never felt rushed. Will definitely be back.

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  9. Dave

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience with wife and friends. The server made great recommendations... loved literally everything we ate. We will be back!

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  10. Robert

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tried the peppers with goat cheese, the lamb, the scallops, the crab cakes, the pasta with shrimp and for dessert the coffee flan. Every bite we ate was delicious. Can't wait to go back. Highly recommend!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Fernandez Brothers
  • Neighborhood
    South Minneapolis
  • Cross street
    E 38th St.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Make the best 90 min experience arriving on time.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Rincon 38’s cozy, intimate dining room, good wine selection, and tapas-style sharing make it a frequent choice for date nights and anniversaries.

Rincon 38 serves tapas meant for sharing, guests commonly order multiple plates to split, with parties of two often sharing four to five dishes before dessert.

Casual dress, comfortable, nothing formal expected; guests report feeling fine in either jeans or slightly dressier outfits.

Rincon 38 is a cozy, intimate neighborhood Spanish tapas bar, a small dining room with soft Spanish guitar, close tables, and a relaxed, conversation-friendly vibe.

Rincon 38 tends to fill up at peak dinner times, guests report it being full by 7:00 pm and packed on busy nights like Valentine’s Day (and even some Tuesdays); early visits and the 3–5 pm happy hour are much quieter.

For a calmer visit, try an early weekday evening at Rincon 38, guests note Tuesday nights and the 3–5pm happy hour as especially quiet; by about 7:00 pm the small dining room often fills up.

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A photo of Rincon 38 restaurant

Rincon 38

4.9
$31 to $50
Spanish
South Minneapolis

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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