El Rincón de Julio is a restaurant in Granada Centro, Granada. Rated 4.9 stars from 5062 Google reviews. Known for oxtail and pork knuckle that justify the trip and homemade croquetas from puchero that stand out. Best for proper dinner and small group meal. Ranked #3 of 15 in Granada Centro. Price range: €20-30.
Rankings updated April 2026
El Rincón de Julio
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Top 3 in Granada Centro
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Quick Verdict
Locals and travellers alike return here because the food is executed with care and Julio actually wants you to eat well. 4.9 stars across 5,062 reviews isn't an accident.
Go if you want one genuinely good meal in Granada where the owner still cooks and serves, and you're willing to arrive without a reservation and wait if necessary.
About El Rincón de Julio
El Rincón de Julio is a small restaurant on Calle Navas in Granada's centre where Julio runs the front and Jorge cooks. The space is cosy and intimate, with seating by the windows that overlooks the street. This is straightforward Spanish cooking done properly—slow-cooked oxtail that falls apart, octopus with the right chew, homemade croquetas from puchero (a traditional stew), and a Basque cheesecake that arrives at the end. No reservations, no fuss, no menu online. You walk in, Julio seats you, recommends what's good that day, and the food comes out. Reviewers consistently mention the quality of ingredients and the care in execution. One customer called it 'clean, true food, como Dios manda, of high quality.' Another, familiar with good cod from Brazil and Puerto Rico, said this was 'hands down the best cod fish we've ever had.' The owner's attention matters here—multiple reviews praise Julio's kindness and attentiveness, and Jorge's presence in the kitchen is visible and valued. This isn't a pintxos crawl or a casual bite. It's a proper meal in a room where the cook and owner know what they're doing.
What Stands Out
Oxtail and pork knuckle that justify the trip
Multiple reviewers named the oxtail (牛尾) as the standout: "one of the best pork dish I ever had, crispy outside and melt your mouth tender inside." Another said the oxtail is "incredibly tender, slow-cooked until it melts in your mouth and full of rich flavor." A third: "牛尾你就点吧，一吃一个不吱声，五分钟光盘" (order the oxtail, you won't say a word, empty plate in five minutes).
Homemade croquetas from puchero that stand out
"De las croquetas más ricas que hemos comido!" (some of the richest croquetas we've eaten). Another review highlighted "The croquetas caseras de cocido! The cheesecake with a Cádiz-area cheese!" as part of an unforgettable meal.
Owner and chef who are present and attentive
Julio appears in nearly every positive review as kind, attentive, and willing to adjust. One reviewer noted he swapped a dish when they didn't enjoy it: "跟老板说了老板主动给我们换了，太感动！我爱这里！" (told the owner and he proactively swapped it, so moved, I love this place). Jorge's presence in the kitchen is mentioned with affection: "Jorge el Chef es un amor" (Jorge the Chef is a sweetheart).
What Customers Say
Clean, true food, exquisitely como Dios manda, of high quality.
中国人快来吃，食物满分，牛鞭入口即化炖的很烂很入味。章鱼也是恰到好处的有劲道！别错过旁边的巴斯克了，这可能是你来格拉纳达最不能错过的餐厅！The food is absolutely outstanding.
章鱼和猪肘都很好吃！！还有阿尔罕布拉限定的啤酒也很棒！！！还有最后送的甜品芝士蛋糕真的很好吃！看起来像香芋味的但好像是原味 总之都很好吃！非常推荐！！！Y el chef bailó bien jajajja
Real quotes from Google Reviews
Practical Information
Contact
C. Navas, 27, Local bajo centro, Centro, 18009 Granada, España
+34 667 88 00 00Frequently Asked Questions about El Rincón de Julio
No online booking. Walk in and Julio will seat you if there's space. Arrive early or expect to wait on weekends—one reviewer noted they "didn't have a reservation but luckily found a table by the windows."
The oxtail (牛尾) is the dish reviewers can't stop talking about—slow-cooked until it melts. The pork knuckle (roasted) is equally praised. The homemade croquetas from puchero are "de las croquetas más ricas que hemos comido." Finish with the Basque cheesecake next door.
€20–30 per person for a proper meal with drink.
Yes. One reviewer noted: "you got free tapas when ordering drinks in Granada." This is the Granada norm—bars compete on tapa quality.
Cosy and intimate. Reviewers describe it as "very original and welcoming" (muy original y acogedor) with an "intimate yet unforgettable family-style meal" feel. You can see Jorge cooking and Julio serving.
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