South Lamar, Austin · restaurant
Named for Barcelona’s famously multicultural Raval district, this restaurant takes the same expansive view of the city’s food culture rather than sticking to a narrow definition of Spanish cooking. Wagyu paella, Moroccan-spiced tapas, Filipino escabeche, and even kare-kare share menu space, while a cocktail program from Barcelona’s celebrated Two Schmucks keeps the drinks equally adventurous. It feels less like a Spanish restaurant and more like a reflection of the city itself.
Crispy potatoes with smoky bravas sauce and aioli — the Spanish classic done right
Iberico ham and chicken croquetas, golden-fried and creamy inside
Signature paella with crispy socarrat — the must-scrape-the-pan dish in Austin
Dayboat scallops, Gulf shrimp, squid, mussels, crab in lobster broth
Grilled octopus with potato, aji amarillo emulsion, pimentón
Gulf shrimp in garlic oil with chile de arbol and Sherry
Happy hour runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.