Another busy day in Richmond that brought us to a point of starvation, and we ended up here at…read moreRincón late in the afternoon. We ordered a handful of tapas (calamari, potatoes, mushrooms and octopus) and a jug of Sangria to kill our hunger monsters and it worked! Everything was really quite good and appropriately spicey or tasty. The potatoes were especially nice, with a couple of sauces for dipping and a fresh taste. The atmosphere is nice, but this definitely is not the place to come for healthy food. Everything is pretty fried and buttered, but when that's what you want, this is the place for it! I would definitely return for the Sangria. Yummm... Sangria!!

Rincon is a really nice, authentic Spanish tapas place. I used to go there a lot in 2012/13 when my…read moreoffice was nearby. I had a chance to come again on a recent visit to the area. I was close enough to make a special detour to come - I like it so much. Great small plates, really good Spanish wine. I will always try to make it when I come to town. Give it a try!

Estella is my local tapas bar. My sister and I first discovered it a few years ago when they put…read moresome restaurant discount vouchers through our and we've been firm fans ever since. It's close to Wimbledon Park Tube but we always drive. Street parking isn't usually a problem in the evenings. Th restaurant has a bit of a Spanish vibe with the decorations and Spanish speaking staff. The list of Spanish beers also helps! Main courses and paellas are available but we stick to the tapas. Our favourites here are the pollo al ajillo (chicken in garlic sauce), pulpo (octopus with sea salt and paprika), higados (chicken livers), chuletas (lamb chops), chanquetes (whitebait) and ribs. Get lots of bread for the yummy sauces. A reliable purveyor of authentic Spanish tapas.

We stopped here for a quick lunch and were pleasantly surprised by this restaurant in an area…read morewithout many options. I had a delicious panini, filling, tasty, freshly made and inexpensive. The atmosphere is pleasant too. The decorations around the bar have a lot of character.

What a gem of restaurant!!…read more My salsa friend Hilary has been helping me in my Yelp quest to find new places to eat before salsa on Friday evenings. We have fairly much eaten out Epsom and Ewell and are having to travel further afield to find new restaurants It was thanks to that policy that we uncovered El Rincon at Tattenham Corner. First bonus mark was when we arrived 20 minutes before they opened and the owner welcomed us in and said they would open the kitchens early as we had to get to salsa From conversing with the owner, we found out that El Rincon has been there for 17 years and their chef is authentically Spanish. He was able to make some recommendations between the main menu and the tapas menu. Being piggy, ooops I mean, in trying to get some energy for the some energetic salsa to come, we opted for paella as well as 2 tapas dishes. Second bonus mark was a complementary bowl of manzanilla olives, which had a wonderful mild and sweet/nutty flavour. No over-salty cheap olives here and the owner gave us a bowl of free ones purely because he was proud of them and wanted us to sample them. Some lovely white and brown bread also appeared on the table at the same time Hilary chose probably the best dish of the evening - mejillones, mussels cooked in Pernod, cream and tarragon with walnuts. The mussels were nice and plump and the sauce divine with the tarragon lending just enough aniseed flavour to bring the whole dish together. The bread was heavenly when dipped in the sauce We also had albondigas (meatballs) in tomato sauce. Nice but we would have enjoyed a little more kick to it. Then the paella arrived, cooked in a proper paella pan and having taken an appropriate amount of time to cook for us to know that it was cooked fresh. The waiter brought it out on a trolley and dished it onto our plates The sign of a good paella is meant to be the soccarat (means lightly toasted in Catalan) , the golden brown crust on the bottom of the pan and you need a proper paella pan to produce it. Well, there was soccarat; there was chicken, shellfish and saffron-infused rice cooked to al dente perfection. Perfect paella Time and 2 full tummies meant that we couldn't indulge in dessert tonight but as we said on leaving tonight,"Hasta luego!" (See you soon!) Best Spanish food and service in town

Fantastic food. Definately highly recommend. Had pre ordered the food before we got there, so this…read morehelped. We had the tapas...recommend it. There were 5 of us and we had 13 different dishes of which were cooked fresh to order. This was plenty was for us. The deserts were lovely and fresh too. And we didn't have to hang around for our table. Definately good value for money. Service was brilliant. Looking forward to our next visit.

Came in for drinks on a Friday afternoon. We had sangria and some fish skewers and croquettes…read more Food was ok, nothing special or standout. We were not tempted into ordering anything more after what we tried which is unusual for a tapas place. Drinks were ok. Overall found the place overpriced for what is served. Service was very good, friendly and attentive staff.

When given a choice, we usually choose everything. But when it comes to tapas, everything is always…read morethe correct answer. We had: - Padron peppers were charred w chunks of sea salt - just like in Barcelona - Pulpo was ok. Not as fresh as in Barcelona and it was a bit too mushy for my taste. Pulpo is supposed to be left a bit rubbery. - Anchovies were soaked in vinegar and delicious - Chorizo in white wine was amazing! The fat mixed w wine flavor was perfect - Manchega cheese came with a sweet jelly to enhance the nutty flavor of the cheese - Fried artichoke with aioli sauce - this was ok And of course, if you don't wash it down with a pitcher of red sangria then who are you right now. Service was warm and friendly. Overall, it was a solid place although I have found family owned tapas restaurants in London that I liked better, especially compared to what I've had in Spain. But it was still a great experience.

nice atmosphere, staff was friendly. It was a successful evening. we'll be back. for sure.read more

It did not taste like tapas from Spain. Most everything was deep fried with sauce over it.read more

Another wonderful spot that friend's recommended. As they've been before and it's a local spot for…read morethem. When we walked it, it was quite busy as a huge party was occupying a table across from us. A few other guest always dining as well. Not a big place but still very intimate and quite nice. Bar available but not sure if it's full bar. We did have a couple bottles of wine with dinner. Menu, straight to the point. Tapas and more tapas. As there was couple of us, we all chose three dishes to share. Each all looked amazing. The prawns, chorizo, mussels, meatballs, hummus, sun dried tomatoes salad, mushrooms, fried halloumi sticks, the skewers, pate, avocado toast, and croquettes. Everything was really good apart from it being slightly different from the states. The only downside, the skewer were a bit dry but presented beautifully. Everything was quite tasty and plenty to share for what we've ordered. Mussels were quite tasty in the sauce, chorizo was really good. Pate was more of sliced meat versus a spread. Service was great, staff was really friendly and chatty which was great. They ended the night for us with a little cocktail shot which was quite nice. Overall, amazing service, food was great, atmosphere was nice and friendly. Will definitely return.

First chance to check out this relatively new local venue in…read moremy local village and it was a huge hit. Small, friendly, a nice location just off the main shopping area, reasonably priced and generous portions. The food was delicious and worth venturing over for whether you are local or not! We had crisp halloumi, spiced aubergine with minced lamb, chilli peppered squid, pork belly and chips, a lovely crisp Pinot Grigio (my friend's a white drinker) and a couple of liqueur coffees. All this for £30 a head including a tip. The staff were efficient, attentive and charming. Young and energised, I loved the way all the front of house staff presented one table with a birthday dessert and sang with evident delight to the guest. We were made to feel very welcome despite booking a late table and the arrival of a large party of blokes who'd evidently been out for a Christmas get together added to the very European feel of this little gem. We'll be back

I love an "I'm full but the food is so good so let me eat more" type of night!…read more Let me just start off by saying I never would've guessed I'd find great tapas in London! This place was super cute, spacious, and played some good music that paired well with the atmosphere and theme of the restaurant. The servers were very kind and knowledgeable of the menu as well. We started off with a meat platter, chargrilled bread with tomatoes along with two delicious cocktails. For our tapas we ordered the *Patatas Fritas *Crispy Pork Belly *Grilled Salmon Filet (the only dish I wasn't super crazy about) *Alitas De Pollo *Croquetas De Bacalao *Chuletas De Cordero Even after all this, there is always room for a little treat! There's no way we could leave here without ordering churros, and I'm so glad we did!! We also added a bonus sangria , because why not? This is one of my many places I will revisit when I return to London. Highly recommend. More details/descriptions in my pics :)

Honestly, can't say how this little spot has remained off the radar for so long. I've eaten at a…read morenumber of Spanish tapas places around town, but this little local is fan-tastic ! The kitchen staff really know their stuff, producing classics with flair. Presentation is great - all their dishes look so appealing and sophisticated. The cocktail menu is excellent and worth popping in for alone, or paired with a snack at the bar. I'd recommend booking on weekends as it gets really busy and altho' the restaurant has just recently expanded in size, it is still buzzing with clientele. It's difficult to say what is best, but I love their rosemary manchego with quince jelly. The fish, meatballs, jambon, squid, aubergine, ah... so many fantastic dishes. Try everything ! you can't go wrong. .... visiting a month later, and I'd just add that the paella and squid-ink risotto were superb on Saturday night.

Great tapas i loved it. We ordered the Pork cheeks it's was so good. Definitely would go again!read more

Great little tapas restaurant, lovely food and drink. staff are always helpful and friendly.read more

This tapas takes me back to Spain. I love all the locations. Food is consistently good across them…read moreall. Excellent and fresh ingredients. The flavors boom. The drinks are vast and complement the food so well. I always make a stop here during my visits to London, which are a few times a year!

Great tapas spot! We came for a post Pilates bite and got a few dishes to share, followed by a…read moreglass of sangria before leaving. The bruschetta specifically stood out. The tomatoes were so decadent and the bread so fresh and soft. We also really enjoyed the arancini for something a bit more savory. The tortilla was also great and a bit heavier of a dish for those who are hungrier. The staff seemed a bit uncoordinated but overall friendly. It's a very modern vibe and I loved the open concept kitchen.