El Marqués

Spanish restaurant in Taipei City, Taiwan.
About
Located in the central commercial area of Taipei, El Marqués Tapas Bar Spanish Restaurant was founded by the chef Jorge Nebot and his Taiwanese wife, Vanesa Tsai, in May 2017. It is a cozy, friendly and casual restaurant, where it has a menu of around 60 dishes.The restaurant gets the name of El Marqués becuase of the grandfather of the owner and chef.The restaurant, with capacity for 26 people at the table and 6 at the bar, has an extensive menu of tapas, dishes, Spanish wines and gin tonics. The restaurant's menu changes quite regularly and El Marqués has a loyal clientele, which is why advance reservations are required, especially for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays. The restaurant can also be rented for dinners and private events.
Reviews (1,033 on Google)
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★★★★★via Google“Food is ok, like stew tongue dish and steak. The lady behind the bar seems mostly in the bad mood”
★★★★★via Google“Absolutely delicious! 😋 Perfect for group meals, with a variety of cold and hot dishes to try. I especially loved the garlic shrimp, and even saved the oil to dip in. The price is on the higher side, portions are small, and water is charged separately. The minimum charge per person is 800 on weekdays and 1000 on weekends. Dining time is 2 hours, and there's a 10% service charge.”
★★★★★via Google“We had a great time dining here. Every dish was very good and authentic. I would say the paella is one of the best in town. It is also very easy to make a reservation for foreigners like me who can't speak Chinese well. The owner took very good care of us. We will definitely go back to try other dishes.”
★★★★★via Google“A rustic and cozy restaurant with a warm, inviting atmosphere. The servers are incredibly welcoming and never forget to smile, making the dining experience feel extra special. The food was delicious—definitely worth a visit!”
★★★★★via Google“This is a well-reviewed Spanish restaurant with convenient parking nearby. You'll need to make a reservation for the paella, which is one of their signature dishes along with a variety of alcoholic beverages. The portion sizes are on the smaller side, but the chicken wings and garlic shrimp come highly recommended for their flavorful seasoning. The air conditioning might be a bit strong, causing the paella to stick to the bottom of the pan and develop a slight smoky flavor, which I consider a unique feature.”
★★★★★via Google“I found this place near the hotel I was staying. The food was delicious as you can see in the pictures, and also due to my restrictions in food, gluten-free, lactose-free, meat and fish-free, Jorge, the owner, served me what he found best suitable and indeed he was on point. My collegue was excited with the meat options and found the Tapas satisfying although his huge appetite. Next, he ordered a portion of pork that he later admitted it was too much and should have listened to Jorge. The owner himself is a great person and really helped us out with whatever questions were popping in our minds, regarding not only the food but also touristic places to visit. His hospitality, friendliness and food are for sure Mediterranean and recommended 💯. If you're searching for a small place with huge promises, that's your place. A huge thank you to the 'El Marques' staff for making our dinner so great! Keep it up guys, great team.”
★★★★★via Google“Having lived in Spain, I can say with certainty that this place is the real deal (with a chef from Madrid). Loved the paella, it is exactly what you’d want from this lovely dish - crispy crust and loads of seafood. The tortilla is done properly … just a little runny inside. The croquetas especially the mushroom ones were divine. Great selection of wine and awesome service. Highly recommend!”
★★★★★via Google“Enjoyed the dinner, owner head chef Jorge is from Spain and is very friendly. The food we ordered are all well prepared, quite close to what you might get in Spain. Price wise its not cheap given its a tapas place and portions are small, but you get quality food. Highly recommended.”
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El Marqués — frequently asked questions
Does El Marqués take reservations?+
Yes — El Marqués takes reservations by phone. Contact details are in the Location & contact panel.
What are El Marqués's opening hours?+
El Marqués's full weekly opening hours are listed in the Hours panel on this page. It's open 14 days a week — always check the profile before you go, as hours can change.
Where is El Marqués?+
El Marqués is in Taipei City, Taiwan. The full address is No. 259, Yanji St, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwán 106. Tap "Get directions" for the map.
Is El Marqués expensive?+
El Marqués sits in the mid-range range ($$) among Spanish restaurants in Taipei City, Taiwan.
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