4.3 ·
Step into El Rinconcillo, the 17th-century tavern that claims a place in tapas history. Eat traditional plates beneath hanging Iberian hams in a room that has barely lost its old character.
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El Rinconcillo dates to 1670 and is widely billed as one of the first tapas bars anywhere, which gives its vintage interior real weight. Hanging Iberian hams, old-fashioned fittings and busy waiters set the scene for traditional Spanish dishes and a long wine list.
Reviewers highlight the spinach and chickpea dish as a standout, while noting that one fish dish was slightly dry, and describe the service as friendly. With a 4.3 rating from nearly 15,000 reviews, it is a heavily visited institution rather than a hidden find.
It stays open through lunch and dinner with a short break, and prices remain budget-friendly.
El Rinconcillo dates to 1670 and is widely billed as one of the first tapas bars anywhere, which gives its vintage interior real weight. Hanging Iberian hams, old-fashioned fittings and busy waiters set the scene for traditional Spanish dishes and a long wine list.
Reviewers highlight the spinach and chickpea dish as a standout, while noting that one fish dish was slightly dry, and describe the service as friendly. With a 4.3 rating from nearly 15,000 reviews, it is a heavily visited institution rather than a hidden find.
It stays open through lunch and dinner with a short break, and prices remain budget-friendly.
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lunchtime, afternoon, evening or late night
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Easy pace
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The first tapas bar in the world, established in 1670. Great food, really friendly and helpful service which makes you feel at home immediately. The vintage interior, the iberian jamon hanging from the ceiling and then being cut in front of you, the (surprisingly low) bill written on the table with chalk - really…
Mar G
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