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Rincon 38, Minneapolis, MN
Rincon 38, Minneapolis, MN
Rincon 38, Minneapolis, MN
Rincon 38, Minneapolis, MN
Rincon 38, Minneapolis, MN

Rincon 38

4.9
4.9
1323 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

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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
    (612) 824-4052
  • 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

What 1,323 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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

    Great for fine wines

  • 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

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Romantic

1,323 Reviews
  1. LindaandDavid

    Minneapolis

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rincon 38 has been a favorite restaurant for several years. The dining room has a cozy, intimate feel. The tapas embody a wide range of delicious flavors.

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  2. MRSR

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have enjoyed our dining experience each time we have eaten here. All plates are excellent. This is my adult son’s favorite restaurant when he comes to visit. Highly recommend!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love love love. Never disappoints, which is why we keep going back.

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  4. SavvyDiner

    Minneapolis

    162 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    162 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    An excellent dinner on Saturday! We are so thankful for this neighborhood gem 🤗

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  5. Christopher

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite restaurants. Flavorful, colorful, and innovative. Reminds us of being in Spain.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We ordered 9 plates. Crab cakes, empanadas, rack of lamb, prawns, seafood paella, and few others. All were excellent except prawns. I wouldn’t get these next time. We will definitely be going back.

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  7. JamesM

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    great food and service, well worth the trip downtown, awesome food

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  8. JeannieG

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food. Each dish was so flavorful and beautifully prepared! And the service was excellent! Great place to celebrate a birthday.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is a gem! The menu is extensive and creative and the offerings are utterly delicious! The service is warm, friendly and attentive. Great wine selection too. I come back to this lovely and intimate venue time and time again and love introducing my friends to Rincon38!

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  10. CathyA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Marcelo, was great and made suggestions about the menu to us as this was our first tapas experience. We loved our first experience and will definitely be back.

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  11. TayLor

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I absolutely LOVE Rincón, it never fails to be an exactly perfect date night or late bite. The food is always on, and the service matches. 10/10 always recommend.

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  12. SavvyDiner

    Minneapolis

    162 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    162 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Our little neighbor gem 💎 It’s always a pleasure to dine here, so delicious!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My wife and I went there for her birthday dinner. We love Spanish cuisine and this place is exceptional. They spaced the plates out, we never had to wait to order more, and the sangria was fantastic. I would definitely recommend Rincon 38 restaurant and will return.

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  14. gml9

    Manitoba

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply amazing from the staff to the food. Simply amazing. 6 out of 5.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Peppers stuffed with goat cheese are amazing. Portions are small, as expected for tapas. I like the half portions of wine, so you can have an extra half glass.

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  16. DonP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and a great wine list in a cozy neighborhood setting.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food, great vibes, friendly service - Rincon 38 is one of my favorite spots to return to again and again

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  18. Jason

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was all outstanding. We got 8 different tapas and 3 desserts, and all of them were delicious! They were quick to come out. The service was also great! The place is a little expensive, but food of that quality, that is to be expected.

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  19. Steve

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bring friends to try more different plates. Recommended wines are always very good. Service is excellent. Don't forget dessert.

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  20. VSPro

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of the most delightful restaurants in the Twin Cities. Everything is on a scale that is warm, inviting, un-rushed. Truly, the food was delicious, impecabbly prepared and served with care. They are extremely knowledgeable hosts, as their suggestions were spot on. You will eat so very well at Rincon 38! Everything offered is authentically Spanish, cuisine and wines, and not a watered down amalgam of Americanized Spanish food. This is a little gem in the Twin Cities dining scene. Thank you - we will be back!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing flavors. Everything was awesome. Will be back. Great prices

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  22. JohnW

    Minneapolis

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the moment we walked in it just felt comfortable. Services prompt, and professional, food was wonderful, presentation was artfully prepared. I would say good value for the money. We shall return.

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  23. PollyN

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first impression when entering the neighborhood was how quaint it was. Walking through the door, it seemed so small, yet we were welcomed and shown to our table immediately. Service was outstanding and wine recommendation was great. The tapas were really tasty and quite authentic to Spain. (I lived there many years ago). We enjoyed the Plato Iberico, Vieras, Carne Brava & Calimares. All were cooked to perfection!

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  24. KristiC

    Anchorage

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful, local ambience, and some of the best Spanish tapas I’ve had. The service was warm and friendly, and the food was impeccable. Highly recommend it.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoyable at Rincon38. Great food. Great service.

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  26. KristenR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We enjoyed our evening very much -- server was excellent and suggestions all good.

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  27. eatingout

    Minneapolis

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and food! I loved it all and can't wait to go back!!

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  28. RobertN

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and great service. Rincón is on the top of the list of our favorite restaurants and it never fails to give us a wonderful experience.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been to Rincon 38 many times. The service is always exceptional and the food is masterfully executed, every time. The best food I’ve had in Minnesota, by far. They have wonderful Spanish music lightly playing in the background that makes for a perfect evening, no matter what day of the week it is. I HIGHLY recommend this place.

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  30. VoxJazz

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I've only been to Rincon for Happy Hour, but the taste and presentation of the tapas are enough for me to recommend everyone to try this wonderful neighborhood restaurant. We had the Patatas Bravas - (Baby potatoes, confit asparagus, Spanish chorizo, roasted artichokes, pimenton, sherry wine drizzled with saffron aioli); Albondigas - (Spanish Style meatballs served in a saffron-tomato broth garnish with grilled bread); Basque Olives - (French basque olives, truffle oil, 12yr old balsamic, sea salt, bread). Excellent wine selections and superb service remind me of my trips to Barcelona!

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  31. ClaireP

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite places to eat in the Twin Cities. The food is always fantastic, the service is top notch, and the setting is perfect for intimate, quiet get togethers, date nights, or a glass of wine. So happy this place made it through COVID and looking forward to many meals to come.

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  32. RobertG

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    WRT the noise level rating, this is for eating outside. Right now that is quiet because the intersect R38 sits on has very little traffic due to construction. Rincon 38 is a perennial favorite of ours: the service is professional but very friendly, and the tapas are excellent.

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  33. Tamtam

    Minneapolis

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time visiting! Amazing food/small plates/presentation/tasty Romantic atmosphere Best homemade sangria

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always great food and service.

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  35. ceyman

    Minneapolis

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Service was great as usual, however the mussels were terrible . They did comp have off. Lackluster at best with the empanadas and meatballs. The fried cheese and lamb was spot on. Still we would go back.

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  36. RitaN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We're went on a date, and the food was superb, the service was helpful and the atmosphere was great.

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  37. BrentL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent all around! We wanted to try everything on the menu, and look forward to returning for the infinite combinations. The Datiles were a standout sweet and savory favorite.

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  38. SavvyDiner

    Minneapolis

    162 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    162 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rincon 38 is truly a neighborhood gem! The food is always exceptional & the service is sublime!

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  39. latinfoodie

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hidden gem in South Minneapolis. Small space ambiance but comfortable, food was delicious and something you wouldn’t find anywhere else in the twin cities.

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  40. MinnyDiner

    Minneapolis

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always! We love the queso frito and the meatballs. Our waiter made a great wine recommendation. Our favorite place when we are in the Twin Cities

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FAQs

Rincon 38 does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Rincon 38 is rated 4.9 stars by 1323 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rincon 38

3801 Grand Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409

Dining areas

Additional information

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