There are two important things to note about El Rincon. The first is that they have Sangria on tap, that's right, on tap - and it's absolutely delicious. The second (which is just as important as the first), is that El Rincon would have to have one of the best croquettes I've had in Melbourne. Rich, gooey, and full of flavour, the croquette with jamon serrano and choriza was fried to perfection.
Another incredible dish of the night was the salmorejo. Similar to gazpacho, salmorejo is a cold tomato soup which is often served as a starter in Spain. Robust in flavour, and beautifully complimented by the dried jamon, it was easily a dish that I would come back for.
The albondigas (spainsh meatball with almond sauce), whilst terribly unattractive, was also delicious and flavoursome. It could, however, have done with some acidity (such as the tomato salsa which accompanied the croquette).
Unfortunately, with my dislike of both sardines and cod, the fried sardine with cod croquette never really stood a chance. However, even if I was a fan of the old sardine, I would have hoped for the batter to be a touch crispier.
With such warm and welcoming staff who have such a love for delicious authentic Spanish cuisine, I'm sure El Rincon will do well in Melbourne.
Service: 5/5
Venue: 4/5
Food: 3/5
Total: 12/15
Verdict: Like - get around to trying it at some point
The New Fave dined courtesy of El Rincon
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