Rincon Escondido Tapas & Restaurant

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TERRIBLE PLACE TO GO.
I went there at night thinking it would be a good place to chill and grab something at least decent to eat. The service was terrible — there was only one waitress who didn’t want to be friendly. She wasn’t exactly rude, but she clearly wasn’t willing to help either. The food wasn’t inedible, but the taste wasn’t even acceptable. And I can firmly say I’ve never had croquettes as bad as the ones at this place. Even supermarket croquettes are better.
Advice: DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME HERE!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Just incredible.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great spot!

This is the BEST place in Miami for me bc its REAL, its authentic, its Spanish food from Spain 🇪🇸 which is rare to find first off and so awesome ;) and it has a lil Argentinian flare bc they were the smart ones to do it haha. And its so awesome I feel like Im in Spain, has a lil outside to sit and inside super European, humble and yet quality think Paris in Miami or something ;) its chic,,, you dont see THIS in Miami. I Love it. I miss it in the fake bs of this town ;) try it for yourself, great for a date or w friends.

Side note, I like it so much I even told the waitress I feel like going outside and promoting for them telling ppl to come in here and try it LOLOL she laughed and said the reviews do a pretty good job of getting ppl here so I dont do this but Im half Spanish and trust me, I know what Im talking about! Lots of love :) xoxoxo

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Truly exceptional tapas. Deserves the highest rating on ANY scale.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It’s a cute, small Spanish restaurant. I randomly stopped by one night very late to grab some food. I arrived about 30 minutes before closing, but they still let me sit and place an order, which I appreciated.
The restaurant has a small outdoor area on a little veranda, and the indoor area that isn’t very big either. The design of the place is simple but pretty.
The menu offers a nice variety - from small tapas to large main dishes like paella. I decided to try two hot tapas: ham croquettes and octopus with boiled potatoes. The croquettes were good, but not super delicious. The octopus dish, however, tasted fantastic; I really enjoyed it!
Price-wise, the place does seem a bit pricey. For 4 small pieces of Serrano ham croquettes I paid $13, and the octopus was $20. Tapas usually don’t cost that much, even at many other restaurants around Miami that I’ve been to. And considering that the croquettes were just okay in quality, I definitely think they should lower the prices a bit. Another annoying thing about this place - the 18% tip is automatically included in the bill. I truly hate when restaurants in Miami do that! And honestly, in this case, I wouldn’t have tipped my waitress that high. She wasn’t particularly friendly or welcoming. She gave me literally 2 minutes to choose my food (yes, I know I came late, but still…), took my order, brought it, and only came back once she noticed I had finished, just to ask if I was ready for the check. She didn’t even ask how the food was. In my opinion, this wasn’t 18% tip-worthy service.
To sum up: I’m glad I tried this place. I might come back one day to try something else from the menu. I can recommend this restaurant, but be prepared - your final bill won’t be cheap.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Great food and at a great price. The value is there!

The chicken provencale was fantastic and a heavy pour of sangria is $8

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great mom and Pop restaurant serving authentic Spanish food. We've been several times and it never disappoints. The garbanzo frito is our favorite, but literally everything is great. Also try the gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp) and the bombas de queso (fried balls of goat cheese). ¡Delicioso!

Nice place for a quick bite

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

amazing food, incredibly flavorful and fresh. i can’t recommend this place enough, the paella and the croquetas were amazing i will be dreaming of coming back to this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Authentic. Very much feels like a hole in the wall. Good prices and such delicious food. Loved the Queso bombas, pollo provenzal, & papas bravas. The flan was to die for. Will be back for paella next.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Seller Beware these people do not pay their bills and will make you wait forever to be paid. Doesn’t matter the quantity. Please avoid at all cost.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

My favorite tapas bar in a Miami. Tasty, authentic and with super friendly service. Try the patatas and octopus.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Don’t miss the chance to eat here. So, so, so good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just had an amazing night at Rincon Escondido Tapas & Restaurant! The atmosphere was cozy and vibrant, perfect for sharing tapas with friends. The staff was super friendly and made us feel right at home. Can't wait to go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5