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    El Rinconcillo

    4.0 (188 reviews)
    ModerateSpanish, Tapas Bars, Andalusian
    Open 1:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Touristy
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Devon P.

    We went for the tapas bar and I was happy to be shown to a place immediately. The bartenders and staff were friendly. I loved seeing the jamon on the wall and all the different alcohol bottles. When we were there, a leg of jamon fell on the floor and was later picked up and placed on the wall; thankfully we got our jamon before.

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    Food was solid traditional Spanish in the best possible way. Staff was speedy and courteous and those are all good boxes to check. But if your coming to El Rinconcillo you're interested in something special, a restaurant that has continued to remain open since before Napoleon or George Washington were even a twinkle in their parents eyes. You're visiting history, and having a decent meal.

    Natasha H.

    This is the oldest bar in Sevilla with 350 years old. Insane. I came here one night to meet a friend. There was a line so had to wait a little before going in. Once inside its the real deal. We were in the bar area downstairs in a corner standing up. But we still got good service from our waiter. The place was full but it felt like we all knew each other. Taking photos for other groups/smiling and simply enjoying life. That's how I felt while I was here. We had croquetas that were delicious. The ensaladita (salad) also very flavorful and we had fried cod and it was crispy on the outside and tender inside plus seasoned very well. We had red wine and beers and we talked and laughed for a few hours. You can feel the history in this cool bar. If you go to Sevilla, el Rinconcillo is a must!

    Ilmia A.

    Oldest bar in Seville so when we visited we definitely had to make it a point to eat here. We were a group of 5 and sadly we were not able to get a reservation so we settled for the standing section and it was still a fun experience for us. We came multiple times and ordered a variety of tapas and wine. Our favorites were the croquettes as well as the membrillo with manchego cheese. On our list for our next Seville vacation!

    Eggplant undercooked potatoes overcooked. The cheese and the eggplant tasted like something you buy from Walmart and mix it with ketchup.

    0/10 Tourist Trap With Unseasoned, Overcooked Food This was hands down the worst meal we had in Spain and we're not exaggerating. We'd been eating at incredible, authentic, locally recommended spots our entire trip, so walking into El Rinconcillo and seeing that it was filled only with tourists should've been the first red flag. We ordered several dishes and not one was good. The octopus wasn't grilled and had zero seasoning. The pork was overcooked and dry. The spinach was way too salty, the eggplant was bland, and the vegetables tasted like something a college student microwaved in a dorm. Even the potatoes were somehow overcooked and still hard. Nothing was prepared with care or skill. This is not good Spanish food this is food made to impress people who don't know better. To make it worse, we politely told the staff we didn't like the food and they didn't apologize or offer to adjust anything. They still charged us for every dish. No accountability, no effort to make it right. The service was decent, but that doesn't make up for a truly awful meal. Do yourself a favor and skip this place. There are so many better, more authentic options in Seville.

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    Daniel M.

    Walked in to sit on 2nd floor. As we did not want to be at bar area after a long day of walking in rhe city. Got a corner table on 2nd floor and we order some wine and sparkling water to start. Our tapas were : Stewed cuttle fish with home made mash potatoes (todays special) duck pate and a creamy gaspacho. All the food was excellent, every dish prepared perfectly. The cuttle fish was amazing, necer had it stewed, wow tender and flavorfull. The mashed potatoes were creamy and perfectly seasoned The duck paté had a orange and strawberry marmalade and baguette toast points. The gazpacho was unlike anything i've had in the USA. This creamy concoction was well seaslned and it had a small side dish with small dice of cucumber, hard boiled egg, pepper and onion and of course you need some crusty bread! The bread they serve is rustic and delicious- perfect for soaking up the soup and the sauce from the stew. Had a great meal, perfect lunch after a long walk.

    Sea-bass loins mediterranean
    George W.

    Great food and great service. The main dishes are served in upstairs. We were arranged at a window table with a gorgeous view of church of Santa Catalina.

    Rashi T.

    I believe this place just runs on its name and status as the oldest tapas place and I found nothing of quality here . The food was subpar, the service was crap and we mostly went for the ambience and Seville Vibe but they jostled us in a corner upstairs where the only vibe was take me out of here .We specifically asked if we could be downstairs at the bar but they said they cant do food at the bar even though I saw so many people standing and eating ?? There were more than one servers and not so much crowd but it took us so long to get someone's attention to even ask for drinks . I understand that the Spanish way is to relax for meals and take your time but one cant relax if there is no food or drink to enjoy !!! when finally we got some attention we ordered the mussels and spinach -chickpeas and man it took so long that we lost our patience and did not end up staying for the main course .

    House salad was good. Shrimp, squid, tune, asparagus, beans
    Sarah T.

    The ambiance is fun. The food is good. Sunday night, arrived 8 pm. Joined the line, got to the bar in the first wave. If you are going to wait a long time there is another tapas place around the corner with great food. (C. Dona Maria coronel) Salmon with orange was very tasty but not of orange. The sauce was a pepper sauce. Again-- good pepper sauce but not orange Secreto iberico with potatoes and goat cheese sauce. This was great. The sauce was mild and creamy for the fried potato chunks and thick slice of jamon El rinconcillo salad: a nice mix of veggies including white asparagus, some beans, tomatoes, plus 4 squid, 4 shrimp (warm and sweet) and 4 chunks of tuna ( large size salad 9 euros). Gazpacho: was a little bitter, I think from green pepper Beer: was not filled all the way. My husband ordered 2 glasses and each time got 1/2-3/4 of a glass. The folks next to us then got 4 full glasses of beer. Service at the stand up bar friendly and quick

    The quintessential interior of the bar area
    Edmond T.

    As one of the oldest tapas bar in Seville, El Rinconcillo opened its doors in the 1670s. Located just blocks from the Palacio de las Dueñas, the interior decor is classic Sevillano: Arabic style tiles, wood barrels, cured Iberian hams hanging over the bar area, Love all of that authenticity! It is usually a mixed crowds of tourists and locals - and if you want to avoid the wait, you may make a reservation and sit at a quiet table upstairs, Tourists like myself might opt to embrace the chaos at the bar area / high tops where the tapa menu is available. Otherwise, the dinning room on the ground floor offers regular non tapa menu for diners. We ordered the gambas that screamed freshness, served chilled that are the sweetest shrimps I ever had! The fried battered cod was also excellent!

    The restaurant was very crowded when we visited it on Fri lunch time. There was a queue of people waiting. All tables have been booked so we had tapas standing up. Nonetheless , it was a good experience. We had 5 simple tapas and a beer for around 21 Euro.

    Jose slicing some cheese!

    This place lives up to the hype! Please make time to either go there and stand at the bar for a drink and tapas or make a reservation (in advance) to sit and eat a meal. The tomato and cod was AMAZING, best croquettas I had in Seville, and the pescado variado (varied fried fish) was to die for!! But, most of all, such personable staff who made the place feel like home. Must do!!

    Grilled fish
    Carla D.

    We showed up really early to this restaurant, one of the oldest tapas bar in the city, hoping to get a table since we had called the day before and were told they were full. It turns out if you show up early you can get a table outside but they tell you that you must be done with your meal by a certain time since they have those tables reserved. This was not a problem for us since it was plenty of time to enjoy our lunch. The service was slow since they literally only had one person working outside and he had at least 10 tables to take care of. We ordered some gambas to start and then got fish cooked in a couple of different ways, grilled and almost like in a stew served with other shellfish. The stew was under seasoned, the grilled fish was definitely better. We also tried the dessert sampler which included four different types of desserts cut in small pieces. Overall the desserts were way too sweet but the coffee one was good.

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    The restaurant has great food lovely setting and very professional service. Excellent.

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    Alfalfa

    4.5(135 reviews)
    0.4 kmAlfalfa
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    When we walked in, my eyes were immediately drawn to the Iberian ham hanging from the ceiling and I…read moreknew this was my kind of place. Knowing we were going to eat a lot during a food tour, we settled on some small tapas (ham, cheese, bread, and olives) and got some sangria and a beer. We sat at the bar and I was able to practice my Spanish with the bartender. The ham was a generous portion and I loved watching them cut it behind the bar! Very fun and old establishment-y vibes. Wish we could've tried more on the menu if we didn't have other plans!

    Food was undisputedly delicious and I'm glad that I came here but be forewarned that this is a tiny…read moreestablishment that does not do reservations and is on a first come first served basis. I came here due to a yelp recommendation because like most westerners unaccustomed to the Spanish way of living I was hungry at about 7 pm and needed something to eat. Yay yelp to the rescue. The place was crowded and there were no seats available when I arrived. There were many small groups congregated around tables and a few couples as well. It isn't obvious how to proceed once you come in the door so I probably stood there awkwardly for a few minutes near the door before making my way to the bar to what looked to be a vacant seat. A gentleman informed me that it belonged to his girlfriend so I was forced to now stand awkwardly next to the bar. Bar tender to the rescue explaining that if I waited he was pretty sure someone would leave soon and I could order a drink while I waited. I ordered a sangria and also inquired about food but was told that I need to have an actual seat in order to order food. After nursing my drink for about 20 mins when I was about to pay and head out to find somewhere else to eat, a spot finally opened up and I was treated to the most delicious steak and potatoes and zucchini tapas. This had to be one of the most delicious things I have eaten on this vacation. When I finally vacated my seat to save a pair of new arrivals, there was a line outside of people waiting for the opportunity to eat here. I might chance it again before I leave Seville. I highly recommend for the food and friendly waiters but wish there was a way to turn seats over more quickly. One guy kept insisting he was saving his girlfriend's seat but in the 90 mins I spent there she never showed up. Who knows if she ever existed. Bread comes free with your tapas order and really complimented the meal.

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    La Carbonería

    La Carbonería

    4.0(114 reviews)
    0.6 kmSan Bartolomé
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    La Carboneria is a vibe. Flamenco show was outstanding. The crowd was awestruck. Firstly, you need…read moreto be seated upfront as close to the stage else you cant see any of the footwork which is awesome in flamenco. So, you walk in buy a drink and show up towards the end of the previous show so you can grab a seat upfront for the next show. We did this and landed premium spots right in front of the stage. The drinks were mediocre and we dint order any food. But it was worth it for the flamenco show. They do strictly ask not to take any photos or videos and you can pay them whatever you feel like post the performance. We had a fantastic time and recommend this place to others as well.

    Note: cash only We…read morecame here on our first night in Spain to grab a drink and catch the flamenco show. There was a show going on when we arrived around 10:50, so the main entrance was closed off, but we went through the side entrance and ordered drinks at the bar. I got a small glass of the orange wine, since I heard that was the specialty in Sevilla and wanted to try it. It was a sweeter wine but had a slightly bitter after taste. There were already a lot of people there, so it was a bit hard for us to see the performance, but from what I could see, it was really good. When it finally ended around 11, the lights came on. My friend and I didn't want to wait around for the next performance, so we finished our drinks and left. They also have plenty of seating outdoors in the courtyard, so if you want to just grab a drink but not watch the show, you can always sit outside and chat.

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    La Bartola - caramelized apple (4€),

    La Bartola

    4.6(163 reviews)
    0.7 kmSan Bartolomé
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    The best food I had in all of Seville.. stopped by this place for late dinner during my recent trip…read moreto Seville and this place did not disappoint. We ordered their roasted lamb with cous cous, garlic shrimp croquetta (that was the croquetta of the day), pork cheek stew with potato purée and the chocolate panna cotta for dessert. We also ordered their sangria and tinto de verano. Every dish we ordered was AMAZING - tasty flavorful well seasoned melt in your mouth meat bursting with flavors. We devoured every bite and it was hard to pick a favorite. Both the lamb and pork dishes were 11/10. Not just the taste but the presentation of every tapa was fantastic. Their drinks were also great. The dessert was to die for. This place is super packed during peak dinner hours and there is barely any room to stand. Since we walked in around 11pm, we got a seat and were well taken care of all thru the night. Also noticed alot of veggie options on the menu which was great. Service was awesome ambience is chic. I am certain I am going to crave their tapas once I am back home. Highly highly recommend this place when in Seville.

    We went to La Bartola twice during our trip to Seville, including with our three year old, and both…read morevisits were great. The food across the board was very good, but the Carrillada Ibérica con Parmentier de Patata really stood out (Iberian pork cheek). It was tender and full of flavor, and the potato parmentier balanced it perfectly. It was easily the most memorable dish we ordered. Service was friendly and relaxed, and we felt comfortable dining there as a family. Overall, a solid spot in Seville that we were happy to return to.

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