JUAN SÁNCHEZ tapas-bar in Essen

Sensational food and great service. I've lived in Spain for 30 years now and during my visits to Germany, I've always been on the lookout for a good Spanish restaurant. I've finally found it. Not only was the food outstanding, but the wine list was excellent as well. I'll definitely be back.

We were here for the first time on Saturday. The service was excellent. The quality of the tapas was truly outstanding, especially the Pollo al Aglijo – fantastic! The atmosphere was also great. We'll definitely be back. Everything was perfect, and we'll gladly return. Many thanks to the whole team.

Delicious tapas, however the portions could be larger for the price.

The food came very quick! Everything was really delicious. 😍 the alioli was absolutely amazing. Loved our stay.

Best Spanish restaurant in Essen

I've rarely had such delicious tapas. And the staff is so attentive and courteous, amazing. It's like sitting in a friend's living room. Definitely worth a visit.

Super delicious food, friendly service, all with nice colleagues in a separate room... you can't ask for more

Small tapas bar with a great atmosphere, very well-maintained. Kudos to the service staff. They were very attentive. The food was very good, but it lacked the wow factor for a 5-star restaurant.

We celebrated our wedding anniversary. It was very nice that we got there on Friday evening without an appointment. We were greeted very friendly. The waitress won my heart. I really liked that she recommended the size of the dishes (better to order more), this is important because often we do not understand the size of the dish. The food was very tasty and beautiful. There is a summer terrace, it is quiet and beautiful. I want to come back here again.

A very nice restaurant. We were there with a larger group during the trade fair. Since there are two dining rooms, we were alone. The food is typically Spanish, with lots of small, very tasty tapas. I can recommend it without reservation.

The hotel's recommendations were highly recommended!

A very pleasant evening with a perfect atmosphere and excellent Spanish food. Highly recommended! Come to Rüttenscheid!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For me, the Juan Sánchez Tapas Bar on Rüttenscheider Straße is a piece of Spain in the heart of Essen 🇪🇸🍷🍤. As soon as you enter, you immediately feel like you're on vacation – a warm, cozy ambiance, subtle music, and an atmosphere that simply invites you to enjoy yourself. The menu is a dream for all tapas fans 😍. From classics like albóndigas, bacon-wrapped dates 🥓, patatas bravas, and tortilla española to fresh fish and seafood 🐟🦐, it's all there. The portions are just right, so you can try and share many different dishes – as is traditional in Spain. The excellent selection of wines 🍷 and sangria 🍹 perfectly complements the Spanish flair. Desserts like the Crema Catalana are also an absolute highlight and a worthy finale. The staff is friendly, attentive, and ensures a relaxed evening. You immediately feel welcome and notice that hospitality is a top priority here 🙂. The price-performance ratio is absolutely fair 💯 – especially considering the quality of the ingredients and the authentic preparation. In conclusion: The Juan Sánchez Tapas Bar brings a true Spanish feeling to Essen. Perfect for an evening with friends, a romantic visit for two, or simply to indulge in culinary delights. Without a doubt, 5 stars from me 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟.

I think it's worth a visit. Very nice atmosphere and good food. We'd love to come back.

Super delicious food, attentive and friendly service. You can eat good tapas here.

Absolutely recommended! The food is always a pure delight!

Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und umsorgt. Aber was auf den Teller kam, waren winzige Portionen zu überteuerten Preisen. Mir blieb die Luft weg. Gerne zahlen wir angemessene Preise. Aber das war unverschämt. Wir kommen nicht wieder.

Everything is delicious, the service is wonderful, the atmosphere of the restaurant is divine 🫶

Great location, super delicious tapas, and a super friendly team. The paella mixta was also delicious 😋

We ordered vegetarian paella and tapas for our wedding at Juan Sanchez and are very satisfied! The service was super friendly and the food truly delicious. Thank you so much! 😊

Nice location, good service, good food and good wine

Best tapas ever! Beautiful ambience. PS the potatoes with herb sauce are amazing. A little expensive. But finally a restaurant where you can say the cuisine and service is level 1000 :)

So the food is really tasty, but the portions are small... for some it's not enough for others. But I'm just describing my day in the Tapes Bar. The prices are also high in my opinion... I can still recommend it

Great service, friendly, attentive. Enjoy your meal. Fair prices

Delicious tapas and nice service. We liked it.

Good place, nice people, good food

Nice, small tapas bar with a very modern, tasteful atmosphere. The food is very tasty and the wine selection is really good. The cava was great.

Highly recommended, we were lucky to get a table without a reservation. The food was fantastic, a good red wine with it and the staff were very friendly and attentive. I haven't seen a restaurant like this in a long time. It is best to reserve here in advance.

The service is really great and the atmosphere is very pleasant. The quiet background music fits the mood of the store perfectly. The dishes all taste great! My personal highlight was definitely the lamb chops. You can tell that the dishes are prepared with high quality ingredients! We'll definitely be back☺️

Highly recommended - great quality and atmosphere!

Love this place. Food, atmosphere and staff! Great 👌

wie immer einfach toll! Sehr guter Service, das Essen war wie immer toll. Der Service kennt sich aus und ist sehr zuvorkommend.

Extremely delicious food, we're absolutely full. Paid an unbeatable sum with drinks and dessert. The service was more than excellent, super nice staff. This will be our new regular tapas bar ❤️

Very tasty Spanish food. As a Spaniard, I feel like I'm at home. Prices are ok and the service is competent, fast and very nice. It definitely won't be the last time. Hasta la próxima.

Unfortunately, Pulpo and Calamares were an absolute disappointment

Unfortunately the food is not worth the money. The appetizer platter for 2 people is too expensive. The chicken croquettes only taste like frozen fat. The dessert deserves praise

Wieder mal sehr lecker in entspannter Atmosphäre. Das hausgemachte Aioli ist allein schon einen Besuch wert. Alles rundum lecker und ein guter und sehr netter Service.

Top selection, location really great. Parking situation rather difficult. Tastes very good. What I personally think is a shame is that sitting on high chairs is too uncomfortable for my taste.

Small friendly Spanish tapas bar with tasty dishes

Cozy atmosphere, beautiful decor, super friendly staff and delicious food 🥰

Cozy tapas bar with great service and very tasty tapas!

Great tapas - great bottled wines at a good price/performance ratio... this in combination with the super friendly service - a guarantee for a great evening with friends

It was also very nice and tasty.

The tapas were the finest. Very friendly people offer a very good service. Even 3 different desserts with 4 plates was not an issue. We'll be back.

Very good service, friendly advice on wine selection, very tasty food, would love to come back.

Felt like a Spanish evening! Lovely service and good food!

Closed on Sundays!!!! Unfortunately there is no need to say more. Food, drinks, service great! But the opening times are unfortunately very inappropriate. Mind you that the catering industry is suffering so much….

Unusual! It stands out from other tapas bars where you can sometimes get convenience food. Very fresh, very fine. The service is also positive. Not to forget: the quality of the wines. Prices are reasonable. The four of us had a very successful evening, thank you very much!

Best place in Essen! Giannis is an amazing guy and he loves helping his customers have a great experience in his restaurant! We went as customers but we left as friends! Amazing food!!!

Had a lovely evening there. The service and the food were great. Will definitely come back. Great restaurant, thank you for a successful evening.

We had dinner there with the company. All the dishes that were served were very tasty. Personally, I liked the pickled sardines and spinach the best. Absolutely recommended restaurant. The boss takes great care of his guests.

The starting ham/cheese was ok. We still have to learn Gambas con Ajillo, i.e. with garlic and several pieces of chili. Cheap oil doesn't help either. Service was ok.

Lots of choice for interesting dishes. Most taste fine, a bit bland, some do taste good but no "wow" dishes in between. Looks wise, a very fancy restaurant, fits RÜ. Prices are fine.

Echt lecker. Ordentliche Portionen. Nette Bedienung. Gutes Auswahl. Moderate Preise. Kein Schickymicky Publikum. Alles stimmt. Wir kommen schon öfter hierher. Unbedingt rechtzeitig reservieren - gern auch per E-Mail.

I would like to add a big plus when it comes to service. We were eating with 6 people, none of whom were very experienced at eating tapas. The boss helped and advised us a lot and so it was a wonderful and, above all, delicious evening. Very good quality and fresh. In addition, it was a very nice restaurant that also had an outdoor area. Very busy, so you should make a reservation :).

Very tasty food in a great atmosphere! Also super lovely hosts!

Highly recommended. Great service and great food! It wasn't the last time we were there.

Very nice restaurant and friendly staff! We were served by a nice young lady, super attentive :) The food is worth every price, we would love to come back!

Great service, great food, we haven't visited such a good Spanish restaurant for a long time. Definitely a risk of repetition.

Food was really good, authentic as far as I can tell, attentive service, very nice boss. A bit sober atmosphere and quite expensive. 6 people for a business lunch 400 euros with everything your heart desires.

Food was very tasty and good…. The only thing I would change on the menu is the name of the meatballs in salsa, when it is a saffron sauce. It irritated me a bit 😉Owner and son very nice 😊Location with the small garden in the back yard very cozy!

The food was quite nice, but nothing more. Portions small and expensive. At first it was still quite empty and we were able to order more drinks and food. Later, the whole place was full and served by just one waitress. We felt really sorry for the poor thing. Then we couldn't order anything anymore because there was simply no opportunity.

Simply delicious 😋 wooww... Everything was fine... Greetings from the group ☝️JGA Martin☝️..💃🥂🕺🍀😉

Hola, this is the best tapas bar I know. Super friendly staff. Can just be recommended...

Very fine Spanish food, good wines, friendly service; highly recommended.

Authentic Galician cuisine! Super nice staff! Happy to come back!

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food.

Very friendly service, unusual dishes, great quality! Definitely come back.

Rarely have I been to such a grandiose tapas abbot! I would like to give 10 stars if I could, especially for the food 😍 The staff was very polite and friendly! It definitely won't be the last that I'm here! You can rely on that, Dear Tapas Team😉

Extremely friendly and flexible service.......comfortable, food with good value for money......I'll definitely come back

The food was really great and the service was absolutely wonderful.

Visited for the first time today and loved it. Taste and price are right, super nice, attentive staff. We will be back.

Dear tapas team, a few days ago we had dinner with the department and it was FANTASTIC! Such a lovely evening in a quiet and cozy atmosphere. I'll definitely come here with my friends soon! Kind regards Yvonne

Birthday disgrace!! Even though we made a reservation, they made us sit next to the table where 20 men were sitting. We couldn't eat because of the noise, it was as if we were sitting at the same table with other people, and the prices were extremely high. I paid 7.5 Euros for 5 or 6 fried peppers, and 2.5 Euros for bread. I will never come again. I regret

For me it's one of the most beautiful restaurants in Essen, beautiful light cuisine with top quality - plus great service! I will gladly come again!

Super delicious food and very attentive and friendly service. Very good location, even during trade fairs or short trips to Essen.

We can only warmly recommend the store. Everything was excellent. We will be back .

Very accommodating and polite hosts. The dishes were very good.

Food was very good. Service was very friendly, see you next time

Great service, very tasty food and nice atmosphere!

The food is very good, the service is top, the ambience is very good, I can only recommend it to everyone

Sehr leckeres Essen. Gemütlich und gute Weine

Well, the evening started with a backslap from the waitress and a question if we are from the Mars, because we didn’t know the song which was playing at that moment. (First shock). All my guests were assaulted one by one while ordering food. This woman was so familiar, tactless and rude so i could really enjoy my BIRTHDAY (not). The level of communication from the waitress I would describe as Assi. Feelings that i was sitting in a cheap dirty pub, but not in the restaurant how this lady emphasized couple of times to my Spanish friend, trying to explain that sangria must be served only in a glas of 150 ml per time and not more. 🤦🏻‍♀️ So if you are searching for assault and harassment - welcome, just call before and ask when this waitress works.

One of the most racist experiences of my life. The waitress ( middle aged woman) asked me where I was from, having heard my answer she started making “funny” ( not as haha but funny as weird) comments that I was NOT WHITE enough as she knew a lot of people from my country. While speaking SHE LITERALLY used her hand and almost touched my face. But that was not enough. This waitress kept on going and asked me where my parents were born. She was also rude to other guests at our table.

Sehr schöner Laden, aufmerksamer Service, guter Wein. Tapas leider unterdurchschnittlich und überteuert. Schade, war mal besser...

Amazing meal, great food, great service and great wine!

Schöne Tapasbar mit guter Auswahl an Tapas und sehr freundlicher Bedienung

Nettes Ambiente, höflicher Service, der jedoch etwas Zuviel redet, kleine Portionen, überteuert( Rüaufschlag)),!!Tapas sind teilweise ausgefallen, wurden jedoch nicht heiß serviert.

Thoroughly enjoyed enjoyable evening with a superb host & waitstaff, fab food and at reasonable price... thanks & blue skies!

Neue Lieblings-Tapas Bar! Das Juan Sánchez überzeugt bereits beim Eintritt mit seiner schicken und gemütlichen Atmosphäre. Die Karte ist etwas kleiner gehalten – dafür sind die individuellen Tapas von Qualität und geschmacklich toll. Die Getränkeauswahl beinhaltet leckeren Wein, Sangria und Kaffeespezialitäten. Der Service ist sehr aufmerksam und professionell. Vielen Dank für die schönen Abende!

Das Essen ist lecker. Portionen und Preise halt typisch tapas, viel Geld und man geht nicht ganz satt raus.

Mittelmäßige Tapas POSITIV: Cortado war sehr lecker, kostenloses Brot zu Schinken und Käse (wenn man welches haben möchte) NEGATIV: Pimientos sehr bissfest, 20€ für ein paar Scheiben Manchego und einen mittelmäßigen Iberico zu teuer, Hierbas wurde ohne Nachfrage mit Eis serviert

Eins meiner absoluten Lieblingsrestaurants! Das Essen ist phänomenal gut, was mich aber vor allem begeistert ist die Leidenschaft aller Leute, die hier arbeiten. Man merkt, dass es hier nicht in erster Linie darum geht Geld zu verdienen, sondern darum Leuten eine Freunde zu machen und sie genauso mit der wie für die spanische Küche zu begeistern. Absolute Empfehlung!

Toller Spanier, passt perfekt auf die Rü, nette Leute gutes Essen und schöne Weine

Wir haben sehr gut gesessen und mögen das Ambiente. Der Service war sehr nett, zuvorkommend und höflich. Das Essen war nicht ganz so gut.

Essen war sehr gut und auch für den Preis waren die Teller gut gefüllt. Bedienung war sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Wir freuen uns schon auf den nächsten Besuch dort.

Ambiente schön, auch draussen vorne und hinten. Service unaufmerksam, vergesslich. Essen nicht gut. Datteln im Speckmantel kalt und sehr "knusprig", eingelegte Sardellen 8 Stück, dafür 5 Zahnstocher, hauptsächlich Öl, dessen Geschmacksquelle eine übertriebene Portion Knoblauch war.

Hier ist man(n) gerne zu Gast! - Sehr gute Tapas (extrem gut) - Passende gute spanische Weine! - Nettes (puristische wikendes) Ambiente - Sehr guter Service! Beim ersten Mal hatten wir eine Paella bestellt, die frisch zubereitet wird (Dauer eine Stunde) Hier waren wir etwas enttäucht, denn sie war hinsichtlich er Zutaten als überschaubar zu bezeichnen und aus unserer Sicht auch etwas überwürzt. Beim jetzigen Besuch waren wir mit Freunden im Restaurant und haben uns an den Tapas erfreut. Das war sehr gute Küche und ist unbedingt zu empfehlen! Gerne wieder!

Ein sehr tolles Restaurant mit purer Frauerpower 💪 Ich war allein an dem Abend und wurde sehr freundlich empfangen und versorgt. Das Essen war ein Traum und liebevoll angerichtet. Macht weiter so❤️

Essen top, schöne Location mit 2 Terrassen (auf der Rü und im Garten), sehr aufmerksamer Service