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El Silencio, Dublin 2, County Dublin

El Silencio

4.5 (337)
€31 to €50
Contemporary Mexican
The Secret door [INSIDE] Pablo Picante, 4 Clarendon Market, Dublin 2, County Dublin D02 AV84

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2 people
20:30
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
Shhhhh El Silencio doesn't exist - we don't have a website or phone number but you can message us on instagram: @el_silencio_fff
Our address is; Find the SECRET DOOR [inside] Pablo Picante Burrito Bar, 4 Clarendon Market, Dublin 2 xx

At El Silencio we specialise in Tacos & Margaritas with a dive-bar ambience. The music is loud and the drinks are strong ¡Andale!

Our tacos use gf corn tortillas from Balam - a Mexican food business set up by Eduardo and his team in Dublin. We have an excellent array of plant-based options too including the Vegan Prison Tray.

Our margaritas (11 different combinations and counting) use only the best 100% agave tequila and mezcal.

We don't mess around with wine/whiskey/vodka/dessert/coffee - just margaritas & tacos cabrones!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Sun 18:00–22:00 Wed, Thu 18:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 18:00–00:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 337 people are saying

El Silencio reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dublin

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Dublin

    Lively

  • Dublin 2

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Dublin 2

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Silencio offers a "dark and chilled vibe" with "amazing staff" and "unbelievable" food, especially their tacos and street corn. The margaritas are "next level amazing," making it a perfect spot for drinks. It's a cozy space with a secret entrance, ensuring a unique dining experience.

337 Reviews
  1. Erik

    Dublin1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    we arrived 9ish on Saturday and we ordered some food but basically half of menu and vegetarian options were out of stock, this part was very disappointing, in another hand the waiters were very friendly.

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  2. Pamela

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing—the tacos were delicious, the margaritas were fantastic, and the vibe was just right. But the best part was definitely the service. Everyone was so kind, attentive, and full of positive energy—it really made the experience extra special. I’ll definitely be coming back!

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  3. Kate

    Dublin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed my meal and the service was very good.

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  4. Karin

    Dublin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love taco Tuesday, the staff great as always and the food amazing

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  5. Laura

    Yorkshire7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice staff. Food is unbelievable. Birra and cheese steak tacos were amazing. I would fly back to Dublin just to get another portion of street corn. Dark and chilled vibe.

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  6. Pat

    Miami2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Good. It was good. I liked it. I have a feeling others would too.

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  7. Eimear

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always, fab margaritas and great atmosphere

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  8. Edu

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow!!! What a outstanding place! Food was amazing, a really close taste of Mexican flavors. Drinks: absolutely delicious, they got many kind of flavors for every taste. People there are very helpful and gentle, they make you feel confortable and take care of you all the time. And the environment it’s lovely, with these dark tones, the little candles, the colored lights and all of that stuff that maintain your privacy. The only “but” that I’d put on it, is that place needs a little more lively music as salsa music, mariachi or any other similar, not just only rock music. For everything else, the spot is 100000000% recommended!!! Congratulations!!

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  9. Jamie

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were amazing, took my girlfriend to Dublin for her 21st and mentioned it very briefly when booking El Silencio and the staff really took note and made it special. Still thinking about the tacos and the mango margarita now!

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  10. Rachel

    Montreal1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Tacos were delicious, no pork belly available on the night we eat there. Would definitely eat there again

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FAQs

El Silencio is rated 4.5 stars by 337 OpenTable diners.

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  4. Dublin 2
  5. South City Centre

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2 people
20:30
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for El Silencio

The Secret door [INSIDE] Pablo Picante, 4 Clarendon Market, Dublin 2, County Dublin D02 AV84

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    South William Street
  • Area
    South City Centre
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Sun 18:00–22:00 Wed, Thu 18:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 18:00–00:00
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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