Spanish restaurant · Huntingburg, Indiana

A little piece of Spain, close to home

Where Spanish flavors, beautiful stories and the joy of being together meet around one table.

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A place to slow down, pass another plate, and remember that the best moments are shared.

A table for two set with red plates, crystal glasses and a single red rose by the window at El Capricho de Marlen

Our story

Born from a dream

El Capricho de Marlen was born from a dream: to bring the warmth, traditions and unmistakable flavors of Spain to a small corner of Huntingburg, Indiana.

What started as an idea grew through long days, determination, and the love of family. Every table assembled, every rose placed, and every detail of this space carries a little of the effort and affection that made it possible.

It is a reminder that after every storm, calm can come — and sometimes it arrives as a place where people gather, laugh, and feel at home.

Welcome to our capricho. We hope it becomes yours, too.

Our flavors

Spanish classics, made to share

A traditional Valencian paella in a wide pan

Paellas to share

Saffron rice cooked slowly in the wide pan, brought to the center of the table so everyone can reach in.

A slice of Spanish potato omelette showing its soft layers

Tortilla española

Potatoes, eggs, olive oil and patience — the simple dish every Spanish family claims as its own.

Golden croquetas

Crisp outside, creamy inside: the tapa that disappears first from every table.

Illustrative photographs of Spanish dishes (licensed, see photo credits) — not taken at El Capricho de Marlen.

Take a look inside

Our Restaurant

Step inside El Capricho de Marlen. Every rose, every table, every corner was brought to life with care, family and a dream worth sharing.

Photographs of El Capricho de Marlen provided by the owner.

A journey through Spain

Every region, a different flavor

Tapas tell the story of Spain: the late nights of Madrid, the flowers of Seville, the Moorish echoes of Granada, the sea light of Barcelona. A little of each one finds its way to our table.