El Rinconcillo is the oldest restaurant in Sevilla
The exterior of the restaurant
If you do make the short and easy bus crossing from the Algarve to Seville in south western Spain, you will discover a city of delights, including some culinary classics.
The interior
If you are a fan of Spanish tapas head out to the El Rinconcillo, said to be the birthplace of tapas. Located in the La Macarena district of the historic city of Sevilla, El Rinconcillo dates back to the 1670s and the atmospheric, woody interior is the setting for some great food and drink. Specialties include Huelva hams, vegetarian chickpeas and spinach, and the catch of the day from Cadiz.
Wash down your tapas with some fine wines or beer, while your bill is totted up on the wooden counter or the large barrels that serve as tables.
Menu of the day
Standing Room Only
Remember it is standing room only in the bar area and there are no seats. If you wish to sit there is a separate restaurant area with tables and chairs.
El Rinconcillo is close to the Iglesia de Santa Catalina and the Iglesia de San Pedro, where the painter Velazquez was baptized.
The cozy Hotel Baco is nearby and the whole area is within 20 minutes walk of Sevilla Cathedral and La Giralda.
Your bill is totted up on the bar or one of the barrels that serve as tables
The menu includes such classics as ham croquettes, spinach with chickpeas, squid, and Iberian pig cheeks
Rabo de Toro (Spanish-style braised oxtail), a traditional Andalusian stew featuring tender meat slow-cooked in a rich red wine sauce with vegetables like carrots and onions
Enjoy the hearty fare at Seville's oldest eatery
Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spinach with Chickpeas) is a classic, traditional Andalusian tapa featuring stewed spinach, chickpeas, garlic, and spices
El Rinconcillo is widely regarded as the oldest tavern/tapas bar in Seville and one of the oldest in Spain
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