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El Cid

Restaurant Bar Spanish restaurant

👍👍 Small restaurant with very tasty tapas and the best service. Apart from tapas there were no other main courses, which is not necessary as the selection is large. Everything we chose was very tasty, including the dessert, a cream catalana. A sweet sherry rounded off the evening. The staff always had... People often mention tapas, Tapas, sehr, good, Essen, service, delicious, wieder, Darmstadt, great,


Address

Landgraf-Georg-Straße 19, 64283 Darmstadt, Germany

Website

meson-el-cid.de

Contact

+49 6151 295136

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (253 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 5:30 to 11:30 pm
  • Saturday: 5:30 to 11:30 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5:30 to 11:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 5:30 to 11:30 pm
  • Thursday: 5:30 to 11:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: tapas (33) Tapas (25) sehr (17) good (15) Essen (15) service (13) delicious (12) wieder (11) Darmstadt (10) great (10)
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  • 5/5 Uwe G. 7 months ago on Google • 93 reviews
    Small restaurant with very tasty tapas and the best service. Apart from tapas there were no other main courses, which is not necessary as the selection is large. Everything we chose was very tasty, including the dessert, a cream catalana. A sweet sherry rounded off the evening. The staff always had an eye on all the tables, were very friendly and worked quickly.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ken L. 11 months ago on Google • 149 reviews
    Love Tapas, and they're done well. Good service, best you reserve

  • 4/5 Holger W. 1 year ago on Google
    Seit langem mal wieder hier gewesen ... und nicht enttäuscht. Vorteil der Tapas ... man kann einfach mal kreuz und quer probieren, gegenseitig teilen, es sich schmecken lassen. Gerne wieder. Sehr freundliches Personal! Allerdings ... nur Barzahlung möglich! (Translated by Google) Have been here a long time... and not disappointed. Advantage of the tapas ... you can just try all over the place, share with each other, enjoy it. Gladly again. Very friendly staff! However ... only cash payment possible!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alfons L. 6 years ago on Google • 131 reviews
    Espanol AT the best

  • 5/5 Olof K. 2 years ago on Google • 129 reviews
    It's a lovely spanish place with an old lovely flair. The tapas are very, very nice and the self mixed Sangria is delicious. Love the owners and waiters there! They are so sweet! You can come with a little group and share everything, that's so much fun!

  • 4/5 Claire B. 5 years ago on Google • 106 reviews
    Cosy, intimate setting with selection of tapas and lovely sangria. Dates wrapped in bacon and cheese baked courgette are my favourites

  • 3/5 Zamin A. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I visited a buddy in Darmstadt and here we were eating. The location and the service is in itself very good. I ordered Adana, which did not taste so good. But my buddy was already satisfied with his food. It is quite possible that I have high standards for Adana. In Berlin there are really cool locations where you can get that. So, long story short, if you should go, order something else. (Original) Ich habe in Darmstadt einen Kumpel besucht und hier waren wir essen. Das Location und der Servicd ist an sich sehr gut. Ich habe Adana bestellt, was nicht so gut geschmeckt hat. Aber mein Kumpel wat mit seinem Essen schon zufrieden. Es ist durchaus möglich, dass ich einen hohen Anspruch an Adana habe. In Berlin gibt es richtig coole Locations, wo man das bekommen kann. Also, langer Rede kurzer Sinn, falls Ihr dahin gehen solltet, bestellt was anderes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 BeMa B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Were eating delicious again today, I love to eat there .... food and service very good (Original) Waren heute wieder lecker essen, ich liebe es dort zu essen....Essen und Service sehr gut
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Yana S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) My reservation was at 17:30, it was agreed that we would go until 8pm (we had something planned anyway). When we arrived, the waitress pointed out to us several times unfriendly that we had to "leave by 8". The service was very slow and unfriendly. The food was OK, but nothing special. There are much better tapas bars in Darmstadt. Besides, there is no way to pay with the card. Never again. (Original) Meine Reservierung war um 17:30, es wurde abgesprochen, dass wir bis 20 Uhr gehen (wir hatten sowieso was vor). Als wir gekommen sind, hat die Bedienung uns mehrmals unfreundlich darauf hingewiesen, dass wir "bis 8 weg müssen". Der Service war sehr langsam und unfreundlich. Das Essen war OK, aber nichts besonderes. Es gibt viel bessere Tapas Bars in Darmstadt. Außerdem gibt es keine Möglichkeit, mit der Karte zu zahlen. Nie wieder.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dornheimer 8. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always great !!!!! I love the invite ..... top food ????? (Original) Immer wieder super !!!!! Ich Liebe den laden ..... top essen ?????
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Thomas B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Were a little disappointed, food was better in the past. Had 5 different tapas, tasted boring and the sauces mushy. Still quaint, loud and full (Original) Waren etwas enttäuscht, Essen früher besser. Hatten 5 verschiedene Tapas, geschmacklich langweilig und die Saucen pampig. Immer noch urig, laut und recht voll?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Michael K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Service overtaxed, quality so-so Arrived Saturdays 19:45, took forever until a nice but completely overwhelmed waiter has ever noticed us. Half an hour after ordering the ham came without bread. Several times later asked for bread and Ajoli, until we were unnerved by 22 clock are consistently forgotten. All loveless. Dates in the bacon coat completely charred, even neighboring tables complained and received the information "this is always the case with us". I can not understand positive reviews. (Original) Service heilos überfordert, Qualität so lala Angekommen Samstags 19:45, ewig gedauert bis der eine nette aber völlig überforderte Kellner uns überhaupt bemerkt hat. Halbe Stunde nach der Bestellung kam der Schinken ohne Brot. Mehrfach später nach Brot und Ajoli gefragt, wurde bis wir um 22 Uhr entnervt gegangen sind konsequent vergessen. Alles lieblos. Datteln im Speckmantel komplett verkohlt, auch Nachbartische beschwerten sich und bekamen die Auskunft "das ist bei uns immer so". Positive Bewertungen kann ich nicht nachvollziehen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Philip H. 10 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    El Cod is a casual, original Tapas restaurant. It’s very typical and could be a place somewhere in Spain. We had a wide variety of Tapas (small plates) to share. Warm, cold, fish, meat, vegetables, tortilla - everything was super delicious! My son had a Paella, which he enjoyed. Making a reservation is recommended as the place is small.

  • 4/5 Arnau S. 5 years ago on Google • 31 reviews
    The restaurant is a really good place, decorated in a very original way and it has an extensive tapas menu. To be honest (I come from Spain) the tapas are the best I ever tasted in Germany for a reasonable price. However, the service was horribly slow and it is not possible paying with credit card.

  • 5/5 Annika G. 4 years ago on Google • 27 reviews
    Classic spanish tapas! This little Restaurant has it all atmosphere, great food, nice staff and fair prices. We love to come here and order pretty much everything. Order a Sangria to your dinner and you'll be happy. I would recommend ordering the flaming chorizo, the ragu or filled mushrooms.Make sure to have a reservation if you are more than two people. And even then you have to be lucky. But it is always worth a try.

  • 5/5 Der Echte Echte L. 6 years ago on Google • 10 reviews
    good

  • 5/5 L. H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious (Original) Sehr lecker

  • 4/5 Bjoern B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great Spaniard who is always worth a visit. But you should always reserve a table. The staff is friendly and the food is good too. The selection of tapas is adequate, but not excessive. Our tapas tasted very good. We would like to come again. (Original) Ein toller Spanier, der immer einen Besuch wert ist. Einen Tisch sollte man aber immer reservieren. Das Personal ist freundlich und das Essen ist auch gut. Die Auswahl an Tapas ist ausreichend, aber nicht übermäßig. Unsere Tapas haben uns sehr gut geschmeckt. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder.

  • 5/5 Ilija L. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) As always very delicious tapas (Original) Wie immer sehr sehr leckere Tapas

  • 3/5 S. E. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Average spanish cuisine. Ok for German conditions. For those who are looking for a truly authentic Spanish cuisine, not necessarily recommended. (Original) Durchschnittliche spanische Küche. Für deutsche Verhältnisse ok. Für alle die eine wirklich authentische spanische Küche suche, nicht unbedingt empfehlenswert.

  • 5/5 Thomas H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) As always class (Original) Wie immer Klasse

  • 3/5 silvia *. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tapas delicious ? (Original) Tapas super lecker ?

  • 5/5 Axel M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cozy Spanish pub / bar with a wide range of delicious tapas. It is advisable to reserve here, as the tapas bar is always very busy. In good weather, there are also a few seats outside, but right on the street, if you do not mind. Very friendly staff and cheap food. Definitely worth a visit: highly recommended. (Original) Urgemütliche spanische Kneipe/Bar mit einem vielfältigen Angebot an sehr leckeren Tapas. Es empfiehlt sich hier zu reservieren, da die Tapas-Bar immer sehr gut besucht ist. Bei schönem Wetter gibt es auch draußen ein paar Sitzplätze, allerdings direkt an der Straße, wenn einem das nichts ausmacht. Sehr freundliches Personal und günstige Speisen. Auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert: sehr empfehlenswert.

  • 5/5 Hildegard J. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Just great (Original) Einfach nur toll

  • 5/5 Matthias K. 1 year ago on Google
    Das El Cid ist einfach klasse. Eine Institution. Man muss einfach schon mal da gewesen sein um diese Atmosphäre zu spüren. So nette Leute im Service. Sehr zuvorkommend. Das Essen ist wirklich lecker und lädt immer wieder zum nachbestellen ein. Die location ist gemütlich und am Abend besonders romantisch. Kommen immer wieder gerne vorbei. (Translated by Google) The El Cid is just great. an institution. You just have to have been there to feel the atmosphere. Such nice people in service. Very obliging. The food is really delicious and keeps you coming back for more. The location is cozy and particularly romantic in the evening. Always happy to come by.

  • 5/5 Dennis K. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Authentic (as far as I can tell🤨) Spanish tapas. The service is very attentive and it's relatively nice to sit outside in the summer, even though the El Cid is on one of the main traffic arteries in Darmstadt. Cash only: I don't find it problematic if you know it beforehand 😉 (Original) Authentische (so weit ich das beurteilen kann🤨) spanische Tapas. Der Service ist sehr aufmerksam und man sitzt im Sommer draußen relativ schön, obwohl das El Cid an einer der Hauptverkehrsadern in Darmstadt liegt. Nur Barzahlung: Finde ich nicht problematisch, wenn man es vorher weiß 😉

  • 5/5 Metîn S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Everything great (Original) Alles bestens

  • 5/5 Andreas H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best tapas I know (Original) Die besten Tapas die ich kenne

  • 4/5 Marli S. 5 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    My Spanish friends love it.

  • 5/5 Thomas R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty tapas. Mostly well visited! Always my pleasure. (Original) Sehr leckere Tapas. Meist gut besucht! Immer wieder gerne.

  • 5/5 Ursula M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Simply the best tapas restaurant far and wide. Everything is right, from good food to friendly service. (Original) Einfach das beste Tapas Restaurant weit und breit. Da stimmt alles, vom guten Essen bis zur freundlichen Bedienung.

  • 5/5 Sabine G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best Spaniards, excellent tapas, value for money top, only to be recommended (Original) Bester Spanier , hervorragende Tapas , Preis/ Leistungsverhältnis Top , nur zu empfehlen

  • 5/5 Holger C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great food, anytime again (Original) Super Essen, jederzeit gerne wieder

  • 5/5 Ralf W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Simply delicious ? (Original) Einfach lecker ?

  • 5/5 Syrilla Morales de M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super cozy place. And the food is delicious! (Original) Lugar super aconchegante. E a comida é uma delícia!

  • 5/5 Jon Emmanuel O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Definitely the best tapas bar in Darmstadt, as well as in southern Spain. Delicious food and wine! (Original) Definitiv die beste Tapasbar in Darmstadt, genauso wie in Südspanien. Leckeres Essen und Wein!

  • 5/5 Susanne M. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Outstanding tapas and delicious sangria in an authentic tapas restaurant! We have eaten here several times and I highly recommend visiting El Cid! Reservation absolutely necessary, especially with more than 2 people. Despite the restaurant being full, the service was always friendly and attentive and the tapas quickly on the table. First of all there was bread, olives and a great aioli. The menu has something for every taste, but does not make you despair when choosing. With 3-4 tapas, a normal-good eater is definitely full. Low prices for such great quality. Always happy and definitely worth a visit! (Original) Herausragende Tapas und leckerer Sangria in authentischem Tapas-Restaurant! Wir waren bereits mehrfach hier Essen und ich kann den Besuch im El Cid nur empfehlen! Reservierung unbedingt notwendig, gerade mit mehr als 2 Personen. Trotz voll besetztem Restaurant war die Bedienung immer freundlich und aufmerksam und die Tapas schnell auf dem Tisch. Vorweg gab es Brot, Oliven und eine tolle Aioli.Die Speisekarte hat für jeden Geschmack etwas dabei, lässt Einen bei der Auswahl aber nicht verzweifeln. Mit 3-4 Tapas wird ein Normal-Gut-Esser auf jeden Fall satt. Günstige Preise für so eine tolle Qualität. Immer wieder gerne und auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert!!!

  • 5/5 Traudel 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice staff, great atmosphere! Of course, good, hearty food and the selection is also clear, but numerous. Unfortunately there are not many parking spaces, but the restaurant cannot help! ;) (Original) Nettes Personal, geiles Ambiente! Natürlich gutes, herzhaftes Essen und die Auswahl ist auch übersichtlich, dennoch zahlreich. Leider gibt es nicht viele Parkmöglichkeiten, dafür kann das Restaurant aber nichts! ;)

  • 5/5 Elena E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very delicious food, varied menu and quick and friendly service! Definitely try the sangria ? (Original) Sehr leckeres Essen, vielfältiges Speisenangebot und schnelle und freundlich Bedienung! Auf jeden Fall den Sangria probieren ?

  • 2/5 Wolfram K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Traditional Spanish food for many years. Unfortunately - also in the opinion of the various guests with whom I was there 4-5 times in 2019 - it waned considerably. Therefore no 4, but only 2 points (Original) Bisher über viele Jahre gut bürgerliches spanisches Essen. Es hat leider - auch nach Meinung der verschiedenen Gäste mit denen ich in 2019 4-5 Mal da war - stark nachgelassen. Deswegen keine 4, sondern nur noch 2 Punkte

  • 5/5 Juergen I. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quaint Spanish pub with delicious tapas for a good, that is cheap price. (Original) Urige spanische Kneipe mit leckeren Tapas zu einem guten, sprich günstigen Preis.

  • 5/5 Robin K. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Families with children are very welcome, price and performance are very good. (Original) Familien mit Kindern sind sehr willkommen, Preis und Leistung passen sehr gut.

  • 5/5 Patrick N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) As always worth a visit (Original) Wie immer ein Besuch wert

  • 5/5 Bernd L. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Still the best tapas bar in Darmstadt. (Original) Nach wie vor die beste Tapas Bar in Darmstadt.

  • 5/5 Heiko H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good tapas bar. Reservation is a must, otherwise you have to eat at the bar. But this fact speaks in favor of the El, highly recommended. (Original) Sehr gute Tapasbar. Reservierung ist ein muss, sonst muss man an der Theke essen. Aber diese Tatsache spricht für das El, sehr zu empfehlen.

  • 5/5 Laura B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent tapas in an authentic atmosphere. Make sure you make reservations or come early. (Original) Hervorragende Tapas in authentischer Atmosphäre. Man sollte auf jeden Fall reservieren oder sehr früh kommen.

  • 5/5 Heartsaces 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Food and service was very good! (Original) Essen und Service war sehr gut!

  • 4/5 G. J. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great tapas - definitely book. Little seats - a bit loud. Operation top. (Original) Tolle Tapas - unbedingt reservieren. Wenig Sitzplätze - etwas laut. Bedienung top.

  • 2/5 Yves M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) So the food was ok you could eat it but real talk I did not even get bread with ayoli and had to wait 1 hour yes 1 hour (1 hour) for my food ..... I almost died of hunger. (Original) Also das essen war ok man konnte es essen aber real talk ich hab nicht mal brot mit ayoli bekommen und musste 1 STUNDE ja 1 Stunde ( 1Hour ) auf mein Essen warten..... Bin fast vor Hunger gestorben.

  • 5/5 Pfeiffer I. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Original tapas dishes in a cozy authentic atmosphere. (Original) Ursprüngliche Tapasspeisen in gemütlicher authentischer Atmosphäre.

  • 5/5 Heiliger C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful tapas, this was my first time here and will return very often. Saturdays it was full in the evening, so I recommend a reservation. But we also found a place without a reservation. (Original) Wunderbare Tapas, ich war das erste Mal hier und werde noch sehr oft wiederkommen. Samstags war es Abends voll, sodass ich eine Reservierung empfehle. Wir haben aber auch ohne Reservierung einen Platz gefunden.

  • 5/5 Betty S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) First class, quaint, authentic and typically Spanish tapas bar with a great selection, good and nice service. (Original) Erstklassige, urige, authentische und typisch spanische Tapas-Bar mit super leckerer Auswahl, gutem und nettem Service.


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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