Best Croquetas in Manchester

2 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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El Rincon De Rafa
El Rincon De Rafa
92/100 (5732 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Mediterranean
Spanish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Hake
Calamari
Gambas Al Ajillo
Paella
Calamares
Patatas Bravas
Patatas Bravas
Croquetas
Croquettes
Tortilla española
Lamb Chops
Albóndigas
Tapas
Estrella
Prawns
Lamb
Ribs
Red wine
Bruschetta
Fish
Lamb chops
Hake
Croquetas
Prawns
Gambas al ajillo
Albóndigas
Bruschetta
Tortillas
Chorizo
Sangria
Omelette
Pulpo a la gallega
Jamon Serrano
Salad
Oxtail
Chorizo Al Vino
Chili
Beer
Chicken Skewers
Meatballs
Crab
Paellas
Pan Catala
Octopus
Sit down
Spanish
Mediterranean
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
American Express
Mastercard
Seating
Visa
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"What an amazing place. You feel like you are sitting in a restaurant in the middle of Spain. The food is some of the best we have ever tasted and..."
Paul Jones
"I’ve been here a few times now and enjoyed every single meal. The venue it’s self is so traditional Spanish and the staff very good. I must admit..."
Andy Kenyon
"Nestled away in a side street and down some steps, fantastic place, food is plentiful and really tasty. I really like it here, food is great, wine is..."
Kerri Davies
"Definitely best tapas in Northern Europe. I’ve been there every three of my last visits to Manchester bringing a new group of international..."
Henrik Holmskov
"Went in last night after going to El Gato Negro first. What a difference! This place "felt" authentically Spanish and we loved it. I'm learning..."
Scott Dixon
"I don't normally write reviews but this place deserved it. Stepped inside the building and transported to Spain. Food fabulous. Enjoyed every dish...."
Duncan Clark
"My favourite tapas in Manchester , a hidden authentic gem 😊 Enjoyed a late leisurely lunch and price reasonable . Fantastic Calamari and Bravas..."
Wendy Hoban
"We had lunch today and it was delicious! The pork in honey was absolutely to die for!! The last time I visited was 17 yrs ago ... I will not be..."
Joanna Watson
"I've got to say this is the best tapas I've ever had short review but to the point..."
Julie Ann Strafford
"Real Spanish food, with beautiful decorated dinning room and music to set the tone.. reasonably priced wines and delicious..."
Iky Mehasi
"NY meal again - we goto El Rincon every year on NYE - staff attentive, food excellent and atmosphere fantastic. Truly authentic..."
Stuart Carswell
"Best food in Manchester. Best tapas outside Spain. Been to loads of tapas placew in the UK and non stand up to this place. Been many many times and..."
Simon Ewing
"Love this place, a real favourite. Rafa and his family were in enjoying a meal, it really is authentic Spanish, not like a chain restaurant. Keep up..."
Mark Chetham
"Love this place. Food is excellent service is spot on. Want a night in Spain come to El Rincon Manchester...."
Lynn Johnson-Roberts
"A little hidden typical Spanish restaurant, gorgeous food and excellent service. Can't wait to go..."
Joanne Hassall
"I try to visit here once every couple of months being one of my favourite places to eat around the city, with the food being hearty and the..."
Gastroadventures
"Food and service just excellent. A real authentic taste of Spain. Relaxed atmosphere and very friendly helpful staff. Well worth a..."
Steve Hawkley
"This is a great place, we were 26 people and yes we did book and pre order the food in advance but nevertheless that’s a lot of people to serve...."
Priya Arora
"Fantastic place hidden behind Deansgate. Football shirts and scarves displayed on the walls. But the real treat is the food. Exquisite tapas and nice..."
Tarun Khandelwal
"Ordered the octopus, king prawns with chilli, chorizo in red wine sauce, fried potatoes in tomato sauce, chick peas and the Spanish omelette...."
Fly
"Really nice..."
Alex Desteve
"As Authentic as it can get !!!. If you manage to find it you have to congratulate yourself!!! In the end you will say it was well worth the..."
PavRo
"A real taste of Spain, right in the heart of Manchester. El Rincon is as authentic as it gets, just make sure you get there early on..."
Cap'n Bullseye
"The food at El Rincon was brilliant, but the place needs to slow down. The staff were rushing around like a flustered Benny Hill sketch. Great food..."
Victoria “Mrs” Petticoat
"Go again? Maybe with a group of friends who just wanted a lot of reasonably priced food, but I'll go elsewhere to get my culinary..."
North West Nosh
"We have visited El rincon a couple times and never been disappointed . The food is very authentic , good value and service excellent , I look forward..."
Dean Speight
"Joy! I love tapas and this is as near as you can get to Spain with getting on a plane. Forget your chain tapas restaurants this is the real deal...."
Le Clap
"What a gem. Great service. One woman looking after an entire room was fantastic to see. If they were British, they would need at 4 people to do that..."
Bruno F
"Nice Spanish place, the sangria and shrimps were incredible. For a Sevillian guy it was weird to see British people ordering cruzcampo, the food was..."
Carlos javier
"Absolutely delicious. Hidden from the sight of the main road, this restaurant is an absolute gem. Huge portions for tapas and incredibly tasty...."
Holly Sedgwick
"Great Spanish food with a cheap price. One of the old man at the reception looks not happy when we told him we don’t have any reservation.-It was..."
Tanda Qi
"A slice of southern Spain slap bang in Manchester City centre. Second time I’ve dined here and the food did not disappoint. Langoustines, gambas..."
Sarah Jenkinson
"Looking for some nice food in Manchester on an early Saturday evening and this came up as recommended top of the list, off the main..."
Martin Connell
"The place is not big, if you don't have a reservation, it's better not to take risks, the paella is not very delicious, but it must not be..."
manyi Jiang
"Lovely little hide away Tapas Restaurant 💜 Family Mother's Day meal. Thoroughly enjoyed the Atmosphere, Staff and Owners were Friendly, Helpful..."
Lesley Corr
"Ordered the pulpo a la gallega (octopus) and paellas. Tasted really good 👍🏻👍🏻really enjoy..."
M&A
"Beautiful authentic Spanish restaurant with a proud Mancunian presence tucked away down a quiet back street. The food was amazing & the staff were..."
Gavin M
"incredible experience! place is a little hard to find but you feel like you’re in spain…the atmosphere and food are extremely authentic vibes are..."
lau
"A good choice. Once you enter the premisses, you realize you're in a traditional homey Spanish restaurant. The food is homemade, and all you ask for..."
Hugo Domingues
"An amazing paella in a such cozy place. Definitely, you should try the olives, nothing like in the supermarket and the fresh calamari. About the..."
Geanina Taralunga
"Lovely food and very reasonably priced. Very quick, efficient service. Friendly..."
Damian J
"A must try in Manchester city center for Authentic Spanish tapas. The atmosphere at El Rincon de Rafa feels like you have been transported to Spain,..."
Chris Davila
"Amazing little place hidden in deansgate. Saw a few reviews that said it was good and wanted to check it out, so glad we did! It really is a hidden..."
alex meldrum
"A real hidden gem. Great service very friendly. Great prices and authentic food. We have gallician style octopus in he canary Islands and have never..."
Emma C
Sandinista
Sandinista
82/100 (2509 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
Bar
Spanish
Bar
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Sangria
Quesedilla
Scallops
Margarita
White Rioja
Calamari
Cappuccino
White Zombie Cocktail
Calamares
Black Beans Quesadillas
Tapas
Churros
Fish and Chips Tacos
Tacos
gin
Tapas
Prawns
Croquetas
Nachos
Calamari
Chorizo
Meatballs
Paella
Patatas Bravas
Croquettes
Al Pastor
Loaded Nachos
Pork
Coffee and Carrot Cake
Old Fashion
Wings
Croquetas
Sit down
Spanish
Bar
Latin
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I have been a few times now and never fails to impress. Food is great, staff and service great and the Rioja well what can I say apart from great...."
Ian Ashton
"Great place. Great service. The food is fresh and excellent quality. The menu is mainly classic tapas dishes and are reasonably priced. And they're..."
Stuart Williamson
"Great food, great staff including the doormen & great music! Would highly..."
Nicola Hancock-Greig
"Amazing tapas....and we know our tapas. We has the steak....amazing....sea bream...fantastic.....ham hock rissotto.....huevos a la..."
Kirsty Michelle Tiley
"Awesome!!! Went to Bat � Out of Hell the musical then to your place....... Perfect!! Great music, great staff, great atmosphere and great likeable..."
John 'Jr' Rowland
"Perfect mojitos!good sangria.recommend the bomba for a perfect spicy..."
Gail Anne Whittaker
"Travelled from Lytham to Manchester this afternoon and embarked upon this place. Accommodated straight away, new girl (first day) fantastic host!..."
Hema Maisuria
"One of those lucky finds, warm and welcoming atmosphere, great staff who were very accommodating to us and our son - who wolfed down the amazing..."
Sarah Baldam
"Great place well worth a visit Beer and..."
Simon Stott
"Fantastic little tapas bar this , I have done nearly all the tapas style restaurant's in the town centre and personally I think the food here out..."
Chris Greaney
"Had an overnight (Thurs) stay in Manchester and was looking for a nice place to drink. Many places were closing (quite early) but was recommended to..."
Peter Beaven
"Ok, can we start by saying it is the best chicken tacos in the city if not in the UK. True corn tortillas, coriander, lime and all the good stuff...."
Roy Cohen
"Hidden gem in the middle of Manchester, have been a couple of times and the food is amazing! Really good Mexican food, you must get the tacos! Have a..."
Jessica H
"I visited this place at 2am on a Wednesday with my heavily pregnant wife/sober driver. After a few wonderful beers from their extensive and well..."
J J
"Cool bar with great atmosphere. Usually go here for beers, but tried food last time and turns out that’s also on another..."
Klinta Broka
"Have been here a lot of the last couple of years and have never been disappointed, always great atmosphere, good beers and friendly..."
bex wright
"I love this little bar! It’s ideally situated just off St Ann’s Square. Great range of beers and cocktails. It has a laid back atmosphere l, with..."
Charlie Monomon
"Great atmosphere. Gorgeous food & drink. & I like how it's in a hidden spot. Just makes it a little bit more interesting. 😅..."
Chloe Barratt
"Stopped here with our son for a quick drink, b4 going elsewhere. Good and friendly service from staff and an excellent soundtrack playing in the..."
Adrian Bolster
"Popped in for a quick drink before going to a concert,really friendly staff,and a pleasant atmosphere, would definitely recommend to try. The menu..."
Linda Lowe
"Decent late night option. Guinness on draft (not just yellow stuff like most places). Friendly door staff. No cocktails at 3am (why?!). Decent..."
Phil Vella
"Please approach with caution. You WILL end up a bit drunk. And you WILL dance when you really shouldn't. Great staff and atmosphere, always good..."
sam watson
"A very nice vibe going on in Sandinista. Get here early on Friday afternoon and you won't be disappointed... chill with a nice draft beer - great..."
Soul Searcher
"Fantastic food,staff and music!! The best taco I’ve ever eaten. The best value for money in Manchester for the quality of the food. Will recommend..."
Mark Blowe
"Only had a coffee but nice little..."
Anna Wazna