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    El Racó

    3.7 (36 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Pizza, Italian
    Closed • 1:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Wanted to have a quick bite after going to a museum nearby and stopped it. We absolutely loved their caesar salad, serranita croquettes, and the gnocchi con salsa de queso Scamorza. We also had the creme brulee for dessert but that was not our favorite.

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    Jay H.

    Stopped by because it was in a great spot to people watch while eating outside and the pizza looked great. They had great service and the pizza was fabulous. The waiter even recommended dessert that was awesome.

    Grace E.

    I wish I had a "before" picture to post, but we devoured it too quickly. Don't get me wrong - love the Spanish tapas, but we were in need of a change of pace. Our order, in no particular order: orange salad (has hazelnuts and goat cheese), carpaccio pizza (FUEGO), pear and Gorgonzola ravioli, bolognese, and the calzone (the only one the menu, held the anchovies). Did I mention there were four of us? Don't judge, mamis and papis. Also, get a bottle of red wine with "vaca" in the name... I apparently blacked out due to euphoric shock.

    Delicious pizza Iberico and mushrooms
    John P.

    So this will be a first and maybe a last time for me coming to this awesome establishment. Only due to the fact that I don't live in Spain. However, if I did El Racó would be a place I would visit more then my mothers house (don't tell her please) We hit up El Racó before seeing a fun night of flamenco dancing. Absolutely delicious pizza, the crust was right, the sauce, the cheese along with Iberico and mushrooms, oh man off the hook stuff. Service was great and they were on top of everything, taking good care of us . We were a party of eleven hungry and thirsty visitors out on the town. The menu was in Spanish and English. They have lots to choose from, my kids even really enjoyed the food as well and they can be pretty picky. There is really not much more I can say about a place that did everything right. Except, that if you are just visiting or are lucky enough to live by this restaurant that serves delicious food, then you need to come and sit down and try it for yourself. I wish them the absolute best in their future endeavors and hope that some day if I get the chance to come back, I will be able to sit at a table in El Racó and enjoy the food again. Bravo

    Tony M.

    Damn, I went to a Franchise restaurant................in Spain! Well, my friends who are from Barcelona were hungry and decided to go here. I got a calzone and a sangria. The calzone was mushy and wet. The calzone was somewhat strong. The service was pretty nice - friendly and attentive. Well let, but I wasn't so happy for the calzone.

    Sangria de Cava, a must get!

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    7 years ago

    Decent food. Nothing outstanding but nothing bad. I'd eat here again. Can't add any more text.

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    Service was super slow.the steak was great but the presentation wasnt consistent. Food was so so nothing remarkable.

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    Friendly restaurant with great food. Had a nice time hanging out for lunch with my family.

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    The magherita pizza is very good and the peppercino pasta was excellent. Very affordable.

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    11 years ago

    LOVE THIS PLACE. go here at least once a week...they deserve more than 3 stars for sure

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    “The hoste was inviting speaks excellent english and went out of hes way to hoste us.”

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    El Racó - mediterranean - Updated October 2026

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