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10 Best Paella Restaurants in Austin

This guide focuses on Austin restaurants whose supplied descriptions are relevant to paella, Spanish food, shared plates, or group dining. Use the shortlist to distinguish dedicated Spanish menus from broader restaurants that may better suit a celebration, patio meal, or catered gathering.

How we rank this list

This guide does not try to list everyone. It is our pick of paella restaurants in Austin, built on each business's public reputation and on how central this service is to what it does.

Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.

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#1
Austhentico
4.9218 reviews
Spanish food, including paella, croquettes and tapas-style platesGroup meals, brunch or casual outdoor dining
#2
Ember Kitchen
4.82,686 reviews
Celebratory dinners and special occasionsDiners looking for Latin American flavors and Josper-grilled dishes
#3
Odd Duck
4.73,813 reviews
Diners seeking creative, locally sourced New American foodCelebrations and relaxed meals built around sharing plates

10 Paella Restaurants in Austin Compared

Austhentico, Austin#1
Strengths

  • Spanish dishes such as seafood paella and jamón ibérico sandwiches

  • The menu includes vegetarian and vegan options alongside beer and wine

Austhentico

4.9218 reviews
308 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, United States
A good fit for
Spanish food, including paella, croquettes and tapas-style platesGroup meals, brunch or casual outdoor dining

Austhentico is a casual, women-owned and Latino-owned Spanish restaurant in Austin offering dine-in, takeaway, delivery, catering, brunch, lunch and dinner. Its menu includes seafood paella, croquettes, patatas bravas, jamón sandwiches, vegetarian and vegan options, beer and wine. Outdoor seating and a welcoming counter-service format suit relaxed meals with a taste of Spain.

Ember Kitchen, Austin#2
Strengths

  • Uses a Josper grill for dishes including chicken and pork chop

  • Offers a thoughtfully curated wine list and gluten-free-friendly menu options

Ember Kitchen

4.82,686 reviews
800 W Cesar Chavez St Ste PP110, Austin, TX 78701, United States
A good fit for
Celebratory dinners and special occasionsDiners looking for Latin American flavors and Josper-grilled dishes

Ember Kitchen is an Austin Latin American restaurant with a polished dining-room and lounge atmosphere. Its menu includes crudo, crab cakes, short ribs with polenta, ribeye, Josper-grilled chicken, pork chop mole, morita shrimp and seasonal dishes. The restaurant suits celebratory dinners and diners who want carefully prepared food, a curated wine list and attentive table service.

Odd Duck, Austin#3
Strengths

  • Tasting-menu dining alongside a la carte dishes

  • A patio and free valet parking

Odd Duck

4.73,813 reviews
1201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
A good fit for
Diners seeking creative, locally sourced New American foodCelebrations and relaxed meals built around sharing plates

Odd Duck is an upscale yet relaxed Austin restaurant serving locally sourced New American food and drinks in a contemporary setting. Its menu is suited to diners who enjoy creative dishes, sharing plates and carefully prepared ingredients, with options ranging from aged wagyu burgers and pork belly sliders to tasting-menu experiences. A patio, attentive hospitality and free valet parking add practical appeal for celebratory or leisurely meals.

Canje, Austin#4
Strengths

  • Caribbean influences spanning Jamaica, Puerto Rico and other islands

  • Menu built around bold flavors and rum cocktails

Canje

4.61,520 reviews
1914 E 6th St Ste c, Austin, TX 78702, United States
A good fit for
Diners seeking modern Caribbean cookingGroups who enjoy sharing small-to-medium platesVegetarian diners looking for adaptable dishes

Canje is an East Austin modern Caribbean restaurant led by James Beard Semifinalist Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph. Its cooking draws inspiration from Jamaica, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands, with bold flavors, rum cocktails and a lively setting. Small-to-medium plates make it well suited to sharing, while vegetarian diners can ask about dishes that may be adapted. Reservations are available through OpenTable.

Este, Austin#5
Strengths

  • The menu pairs Mexican seafood traditions with inventive presentations

  • Half portions of ceviche can suit solo diners

Este

4.61,223 reviews
2113 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722, United States
A good fit for
Diners who enjoy coastal Mexican seafoodGroups interested in sharing small platesSolo diners who want half portions of ceviche

Este is a seafood restaurant focused on inventive, Mexican seafood-centric cooking. Its menu suits diners who want to share small plates such as ceviche, tuna tiradito and shrimp dishes, while larger plates include pescado a la crema. The restaurant also offers cocktails, happy-hour drinks, vegetarian options, catering and outdoor seating, with a style that ranges from casual to upmarket.

El Raval, Austin#6
Strengths

  • Combines a broad tapas selection with paellas designed for sharing

  • Staff explain the restaurant’s concept and how to approach the menu

El Raval

4.6739 reviews
1500 S Lamar Blvd #150, Austin, TX 78704, United States
A good fit for
Groups looking to share tapas and paellaDiners seeking Spanish dishes such as seafood paella, patatas bravas or gambas al ajillo

El Raval is an Austin Spanish restaurant built around shareable tapas, paellas and Spanish flavors. The menu includes dishes such as patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo, jamón ibérico croquetas, albóndigas, grilled octopus and seafood paella, with wine and other drinks complementing the meal. Its format works particularly well for groups that want to order several plates and experience the menu together.

Corinne Austin#7
Strengths

  • Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch

  • Has a large outdoor patio and group catering options

Corinne Austin

4.86,274 reviews
304 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
A good fit for
Diners seeking modern American food throughout the dayGroups looking for patio dining or catering

Corinne Austin is a polished downtown eatery serving modern American food from breakfast through dinner, with weekend brunch, seafood, meat dishes, salads, craft cocktails and a curated wine program. Its comfortable design and large outdoor patio suit dates, gatherings and casual meals, while catering extends the menu to office lunches and team celebrations.

Geraldine's, Austin#8
Strengths

  • Live music spans jazz, acoustic flamenco, country rock, blues and soul

  • Private events can accommodate up to 200 guests

Geraldine's

4.72,530 reviews
605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
A good fit for
Celebratory meals with live music and an elevated atmosphereDiners seeking modern Mexican cooking with seasonal Texas ingredientsPrivate events requiring tailored food, cocktails and planning

Geraldine’s is a Rainey Street restaurant serving modern Mexican cuisine shaped by regional traditions, seasonal Texas ingredients and Southern influence. The Austin dining room pairs dinner, weekday breakfast and weekend brunch with craft cocktails and live music Thursday through Sunday, including jazz, flamenco, country rock, blues and soul. Private dining accommodates occasions ranging from intimate dinners to restaurant buyouts for up to 200 guests.

Oria, Austin#9
Strengths

  • The kitchen pairs Mediterranean dishes with polished, artistic presentation

Oria

4.71,534 reviews
1530 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
A good fit for
Diners planning an elevated Mediterranean dinnerGuests interested in seafood, steak, mezze, or composed desserts

Oria is an Austin Mediterranean restaurant with an elegant, higher-end dining experience. It suits diners seeking carefully presented Mediterranean food and a full-service evening meal rather than a quick casual stop.

Aba Austin#10
Strengths

  • The beverage program focuses on rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits

Aba Austin

4.78,771 reviews
1011 S Congress Ave Bldg 2 Suite 180, Austin, TX 78704, United States
A good fit for
Diners seeking modern Mediterranean food with California influenceGroups planning an event with on-site spaces or catering

Aba Austin is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence, pairing Chef Partner CJ Jacobson’s modern cooking with wines and spirits from lesser-known Mediterranean regions. Its menu includes smoky garlic hummus, whipped feta, hamachi, shawarma-spiced skirt steak and frozen Greek yogurt. The restaurant also provides large-group dining spaces and off-site catering for events.

The key facts side by side

#BusinessRatingReviewsA good fit for
#1Austhentico 4.9218Spanish food, including paella, croquettes and tapas-style plates
#2Ember Kitchen 4.82,686Celebratory dinners and special occasions
#3Odd Duck 4.73,813Diners seeking creative, locally sourced New American food
#4Canje 4.61,520Diners seeking modern Caribbean cooking
#5Este 4.61,223Diners who enjoy coastal Mexican seafood
#6El Raval 4.6739Groups looking to share tapas and paella
#7Corinne Austin 4.86,274Diners seeking modern American food throughout the day
#8Geraldine's 4.72,530Celebratory meals with live music and an elevated atmosphere
#9Oria 4.71,534Diners planning an elevated Mediterranean dinner
#10Aba Austin 4.78,771Diners seeking modern Mediterranean food with California influence

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Compare paella options across Austin

Use the geographic comparison to see how the listed restaurants fit into an Austin meal plan. The supplied material identifies Austin settings and, for some businesses, areas such as downtown or Rainey Street; it does not establish a complete neighborhood-by-neighborhood coverage map.

What each restaurant brings to the table

  • Paella and Spanish specialtiesAusthentico and El Raval directly mention seafood paella, alongside dishes such as croquettes, tapas, patatas bravas, and gambas al ajillo.
  • Shared-plate diningEl Raval is built around tapas and paellas for groups, while Este, Canje, and Odd Duck offer formats suited to sharing smaller or creative plates.
  • Outdoor meals and patiosCorinne Austin, Austhentico, Odd Duck, and Este describe patio or outdoor seating for diners who prefer an open-air meal.
  • Brunch, daytime, and flexible schedulingCorinne Austin serves breakfast through dinner with weekend brunch; Austhentico also offers brunch, lunch, dinner, takeaway, delivery, and catering.
  • Celebrations and event diningAba Austin offers group spaces and off-site catering, while Geraldine's provides private dining for occasions ranging from intimate dinners to buyouts.

How to choose a paella restaurant in Austin

  1. Start with the dish itselfChoose Austhentico or El Raval when seafood paella is central to the decision rather than simply a preference for Spanish-inspired food.
  2. Match the ordering styleFor a table that wants several plates, El Raval's tapas-and-paella format is especially direct; broader menus may work better for mixed tastes.
  3. Consider the occasionCorinne Austin suits varied dayparts and catering, while Geraldine's and Aba Austin offer stronger event-oriented options.
  4. Check the practical detailsPeak-hour reservations are recommended at some restaurants, and the supplied notes mention noise at Este and parking limitations at Geraldine's.

Questions people often ask

Which listed Austin restaurants specifically mention paella?

Austhentico and El Raval both specifically describe seafood paella. El Raval frames paellas as part of a shareable tapas experience.

Is El Raval suitable for groups?

Yes. Its supplied description centers on shareable tapas, paellas, and ordering several plates together.

Which option offers catering?

Corinne Austin, Aba Austin, Austhentico, and Este mention catering; Aba Austin also describes large-group dining spaces.

Are all the listed restaurants Spanish?

No. The shortlist includes Spanish restaurants plus Mediterranean, Latin American, New American, American, Caribbean, and seafood restaurants that may suit related group or shared-meal needs.

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