Welcome to El Rinconcillo
El Rinconcillo, the oldest tapas bar in Seville dating back to the 1670s, exudes authentic Sevillano charm with Arabic-style tiles and hanging Iberian hams. A mix of locals and tourists fill the bustling space, where standing at the bar offers a lively experience or upstairs reservations cater to a quieter setting. The menu boasts fresh and flavorful dishes like croquetas, stewed cuttlefish, and varied fried fish, paired perfectly with a selection of wines and beers. The warm atmosphere and personable staff make El Rinconcillo a must-visit spot for a true taste of traditional Spanish tapas.
- Calle Gerona, 40 41003 Seville Spain Hotline: 954 223 183
Welcome to El Rinconcillo, the oldest tapas bar in Seville, Spain. With over 350 years of history, this iconic establishment offers a unique and authentic experience for both locals and tourists alike.
Located on Calle Gerona, El Rinconcillo is a must-visit destination for those seeking traditional Spanish cuisine in a vibrant and lively atmosphere. The bar area downstairs exudes a sense of camaraderie, where guests can enjoy standing up and socializing while savoring a variety of delicious tapas and wines.
Customer reviews rave about El Rinconcillo's signature dishes such as the croquettes, membrillo with manchego cheese, stewed cuttle fish with homemade mash potatoes, and fried cod with perfectly seasoned crispy exterior and tender inside. The menu also features a refreshing gazpacho, sensational tomato and cod, and a delightful pescado variado (varied fried fish).
Whether you choose to stand at the bar and mingle with fellow patrons or secure a reservation for a sit-down meal, El Rinconcillo guarantees a memorable dining experience that captures the essence of Seville's rich culinary heritage.
Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the lively ambiance of El Rinconcillo, where history, tradition, and outstanding gastronomy converge to create a truly exceptional dining adventure.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!!

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

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!