En La Espero Te Esquina is a tapas bar in Santa Cruz, Seville. Rated 4.5 stars from 2141 Google reviews. Known for signature tapas and fair pricing. Best for lunch and dinner. Price range: €10-20.

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Tapas bar · €10-20 · in Santa Cruz

En La Espero Te Esquina

Across 2,085 rated reviews, 89% gave four or five stars.

Rating4.5★
Reviews2,141
1-star share2.4%
Best forBreakfast

In Their Own Words

Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath

“Muy recomendables las patatas bravas y la tortilla con salsa de whisky.”

“Pedimos bravas con alioli, carrilladas, samosas y solomillo con roquefort.”

“Buen sitio donde tapear,comer o picotear con raciones”

Google 4.5 (2,141)TripAdvisor 4.1 (209)

2,350 reviews across two platforms

Popular for breakfastPopular for lunchPopular for dinner
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Quick Verdict

Consistent, flavourful tapas at fair prices in a small, welcoming courtyard space where locals and visitors return.

Book if...

Book if you want reliable, flavourful tapas in an authentic Sevillian courtyard without pretension or inflated prices.

Best for:
LunchDinnerGroupsFamilies with childrenSolo dining

About En La Espero Te Esquina

Classically Seville, the kind of bar that has several snug dining rooms and a menu built entirely around the tapas people in this city actually eat. The serranito is the one to order first — locals say you can't go wrong with it — but the montaditos, patatas bravas and sirloin in whiskey sauce all earn their place on the table. The alioli draws specific praise too, garlicky and made to be noticed. Alba María and her colleagues run the floor with the attentiveness that keeps people coming back for a second visit on the same trip, which happens here more than you'd expect. Four people eat and drink well — tapas, beers, soft drinks, coffee — and leave having spent around €58. The decor and the service both feel warm rather than performative, which is rarer in Santa Cruz than it should be.

In the last 90 days, En La Espero Te Esquina has drawn 30 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.

What Stands Out

Signature tapas

Patatas bravas, montaditos, serranito, and solomillo al whisky appear consistently across reviews as the plates people return for.

Fair pricing

Multiple recent reviews note the price feels genuinely fair for the centre; a family of four paid €58 for several tapas, drinks and coffee.

Attentive service

Staff including Alba María are named in recent reviews for warm, welcoming guidance and excellent attention.

Practical Information

Opening Hours

Mon12:00 - 23:00
Tue12:00 - 23:00
Wed12:00 - 23:00
Thu (Today)12:00 - 23:30
Fri12:00 - 00:00
Sat12:00 - 00:00
Sun12:00 - 22:00

Reservations

Reservations Recommended

Contact

C. Corral del Rey, 10, Casco Antiguo, 41004 Sevilla, España

+34 669 36 78 29Visit WebsiteView Menu

Amenities

Wheelchair AccessOutdoor TerraceEnglish MenuVegetarian OptionsVegan OptionsWiFi

Frequently Asked Questions about En La Espero Te Esquina

En La Espero Te Esquina is known for patatas bravas, montaditos, serranito, and solomillo al whisky—the plates locals and visitors return for repeatedly. The tortilla with whisky sauce also draws consistent praise.

En La Espero Te Esquina in Santa Cruz, Seville is ideal for families with children. A recent family of four paid €58 for several tapas, drinks and coffee, and reviewers note the warm, welcoming atmosphere and attentive service.

En La Espero Te Esquina operates in the €10–20 range and reviewers consistently note the prices feel fair for the centre. A family meal of several tapas, drinks and coffee for four came to €58.

En La Espero Te Esquina is popular for solo dining. The bar setting, courtyard interior, and attentive staff create a welcoming space whether you're alone or with company.

En La Espero Te Esquina accepts reservations and they are recommended for lunch. The courtyard setting and table service are the preferred way to experience it, though bar seating is also available.

En La Espero Te Esquina is a classic Sevillian bar with a small, intensely welcoming courtyard interior. Reviewers describe it as a traditional bar of its kind, with warm, family-friendly atmosphere and authentic character.

How We Rank Venues

Rankings are recalculated monthly from live Google Business Profile data. Our Hot Score weighs review velocity (new text reviews), baseline rating, and Google Business Profile completeness. No editorial picks, no paid placements — just what the data says this month.

Hot Score: 56/100 · ranked October 2026

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