Wood-fired rice
The house speciality. Rabbit and snails, a banda, vegetable or creamy lobster rice, all cooked over a wood fire as always. And, to order, arroz con costra.
Our wood-fired riceRice and grill restaurant in ElcheWood-firedrice dishes,chargrilledmeat
Since1990
Since 1990 we have cooked over a real wood fire. Rice over the flames, meat over the embers, and every paella pan cooked the way Paco Gil taught us.
Our specialities
Chargrilled meat
Wagyu, Galician blond beef, Black Angus or Iberian pork, cooked over the embers with that traditional flavour.
Our chargrilled meat
Creamy Rice with Lobster€26.50
Rice with Rabbit and Snails€19.50
Lobster Salad€20.50
Grilled Wagyu Skirt Steak€26.50
Fried Eggplant with Salmorejo€13.50
Vegetable Rice€19.50
Cheese Platter€14.30
Cheesecake€7.50
A nameand a wayof cooking
The restaurant is named after Francisco Gil, Paco: a cook and a friend of the house. He taught us to cook rice over a wood fire, and his way of doing it lives on in every paella pan that leaves the kitchen.
Read his story
Good to know
Where is Paco Gil rice restaurant in Elche?
At Calle Sucre, 10-12, 03202 Elche (Alicante), Spain.
What are the opening hours?
Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday, 09:00 to 16:00. Friday and Saturday, 09:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 23:30.
Are you open for dinner?
Yes, on Fridays and Saturdays from 20:00 to 23:30. The rest of the week we open from 09:00 to 16:00, except Mondays, when we are closed.
How can I book a table?
Online from our booking page, at least 3 hours in advance, or by phone on +34 965 92 80 33.
What is the house speciality?
Rice dishes cooked over a wood fire and chargrilled meat. Among the rice dishes, the rabbit and snail rice and the Paco Gil rice (a banda); among the meats, the wagyu sirloin and the Black Angus.
Do I need to order arroz con costra in advance?
Yes. Arroz con costra and wood-fired gachamiga are made to order, so ask for them when you book.
We will keep youa seat by the fire
Book online at least 3 hours in advance, or give us a call.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 09:00–16:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00–16:00
- Thursday
- 09:00–16:00
- Friday
- 09:00–16:00 and 20:00–23:30
- Saturday
- 09:00–16:00 and 20:00–23:30
- Sunday
- 09:00–16:00
