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    La Bodega

    4.2 (806 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    LA BODEGA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Barbara R.

    Great food and drinks. Small plate Spanish style shared menu. Bar menu with many choices and pitchers of Sangria.

    Paella Mariscos*
    Lisa W.

    We hadn't been here in ages and decided to do a Happy Hour on a Friday. Made a reservation for 4:15 because HH ends at 5, which is shorter than many others? Definitely worth the wait. Love the lively atmosphere, always a little noisy so keep that in mind if that's an issue for you. It's a beautiful space and everything we had was hot and delicious. We did three tapas before ending with the small Paella, which was super delicious. Service was great and everyone made us feel welcomed. The outside seating area is improved with the widening sidewalks on SW Blvd. They've put lush greenery around their great seating and umbrellas and so it's very inviting. I'd like to return and sit outside when it cools off. This place is definitely the OG for tapas.

    Jeff L.

    OK, the food was amazing. Hands-down service was outstanding. The ambience was like another world.... You could order everything from the menu and not ever be bored at this place served breakfast. I would probably be here three times a day.

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    Kathryn S.

    I had never been to a Spanish restaurant before, and this was a great first experience! It was so fun being brought the tapas plates all at different times and sampling so many dishes. The Spanish coffee demonstration was also really cool to watch, and the drink was very tasty. The Papas Fritas con Ajo were my favorite, but everything was very flavorful, nicely plated, and colorful. I also really liked the artwork on the walls and ceiling and all the plants. We sat inside, but the patio area looked really nice and cozy.

    Entrance
    Dusty R.

    First time here and it was a good experience. I'm from Los Angeles so I love Latin cuisines and this spot did a great job on all levels. Food: The food was good and had flavor, the presentation and portions were not bad. The starters were small so be sure to order multiples for larger groups. The fresh oysters were really good, the paella was really good and large in portion size great table shareable or as a entree. The cheese board had a really good variety of cheeses and crackers with some fruit. That was a nice little gem on the menu. They do serve alcohol but could be a little more consistency on the pours. Two of the same drinks tasted completely different and they do have a wine section. Service: The staff was nice and quickly provided seating for our large group of 10 people. Our waiter was great! He took orders checked on us and provided some really good feedback on menu items when asked. Thank you, Atmosphere: I love the decor! It was rustic with hand pai ted murals and gave a artistic vibe to our experience. However, I was not a fan of the metal tables, it felt to industrial and the tables were off balance as well. The size of the table were also interacting as they seemed really skinny and most likely ment for smaller groups like 2 people. The ceiling at La Bodega was the best part of the decor. It was such a great twist on smearing colors together. Price: Coming from Los Anegeles I thought the prices were right on targetand fit with the portion sizes. Location: It's located in Kansas City Mousori. Parking: We ubered to the restaurant but parking did look to be tight on the street side not sure if they have another lot in the back.

    Sausage Gazpacho Tasting Trio
    Paige S.

    I went to la bodega a handful of times several years ago and it was always good-- but I felt it could have been better. WELL I went back recently and every dish was elevated, delicious and the service was great. Way better than it had been in the past. I recommend the sangria with champagne on top, deviled eggs and sausage platter. Happy hour is incredible with sangria pitchers being 50% off!!

    Tony T.

    Had a great experience here. We made same day reservations and the staff was very helpful! Their recs were great. My favorite was their egg souffle sandwhich. That was pretty flavorful and fluffy.

    Black Bean - Sopa de Alubias Negras
    Sathish N.

    La bodega experience was great today. Thanks to La bodega for the special curated lunch menu for the KC restaurant week. We get to try different dishes in the Tapas sampler (second course) today. Wall paintings, bar area, vibes gave us a proper Spanish experience. We started with House-made soup of the day (Black Bean soup) which was little tangy and actually good. Our second course was a tapas sampler which includes, 1. Pincho de pollo con chorizo - Looked like barbecued chicken & chorizo served in skewer sticks served with a garlic cumin aioli 2. Tortilla espanola - Looked like a potato & onion filled egg torta served with a roasted red pepper aioli 3. Datiles con jamon y chorizo - chorizo wrapped in a pancetta dipped in a fig coulis 4. Bolas de arroz - rice ball 5. Higos y queso de cabra - Goatcheese, roasted pepper, fig coulis in a roasted baguette 6. Brotxeta - pancetta wrapped shrimp My favorite one was #5, #3 & #1. Loved every bit of these 3. Staff suggested to try Almond cake & cheesecake. We loved the almond cake & cheesecake was okay.

    Jamon, cheese and bruschetta
    Dustin E.

    Some friends of ours who have lived in KC for a long time recommended La Bodega as one of their favorite places. I had a friend visiting from Washington DC and my wife and I wanted to take her someplace cool and close to the Westin where she was staying. La Bodega fit the bill. The food was good and the service was good. We had a variety of dishes. I enjoy the tapas experience. We ordered the first one, which was a special and it came out quickly and it was delicious. Then I ordered a few more things. And was a little bit surprised when they brought them all within two minutes of each other. So we had four different plates to try all at the same time and they were just getting colder as we worked our way through the dishes. The kitchen/server timing could've been better. That was disappointing. Great sangria, a nice atmosphere and a lovely restaurant.

    Ryan B.

    Went with a friend for happy hour and definitely exceeded my expectations. The sangria was top notch and the deviled eggs were very good! Service was good, and the waiter was very attentive and gave good recommendations. Ambiance was solid, with even better outdoor seating for the nice weather. Highly recommend for a happy hour with good folk.

    Potato and Leek Soup
    Sam G.

    I can FINALLY cross La Bodega off my "need to try" list, and was it worth the wait! The restaurant itself has this kinda creepy under the bridge parking, that's roaring with cars up above, but once you get out from under there and into the restaurant, you're welcomed by kind greeters and even nicer waitresses. We were sat by a window for 2 and there was plenty of seating available with decent space in between. Beautiful Spanish paintings and photos around the place. Le bf ordered the albondigas, I think, which were meatballs in a cream sauce. I ordered 2 tapas, which were the montaditos del carne de cerdo and escalivada. I wish I was able to try a couple more, but that means the more reason to come back. OH! I also had their potato and leek soup, which was some of the heartiest and delicious starting soups I've ever had. The escalivada is a cold tapas and very refreshing with some pita bread. I liked the cold yogurt with grilled veggies. The pulled pork was a bit salty for my palate, might pass on that next time but worth the try. The cream sauce of the albondigas was DELISH and they came with mini crostinis! Le bf enjoyed the meatballs!

    Special menu
    Shauncei G.

    Popped in for the first time during happy hour! Their happy hour menu had lots of tapas and drink options, that were all very reasonably priced! We got large portions even on the happy hour menu! We started with a pitcher of the white sangria, it was very light and refreshing. And the pitcher was HUGE! Then I had the elotes, which was a very large portion, it had the perfect amount of spice and citrus zing and the cheese on it was very melty and yummy! I also had the Alubias Blanco, the pita with it was perfect grilled and had many slices, the hummus its self was very flavorful was a heaping portion! They have olive oil on the table so I dipped some of my pita in it and WOW it was good! Lastly I had the Pintox de Higo which was truly the star of the show. The goat cheese on it was perfectly creamy, the balsamic gave a beautiful sweetness and the bread its self wasn't too soft or too crunchy! The service was a little slow but over all we loved it and will definitely be back! It's also super cute inside, pretty small but not too loud! Beautiful artwork to look at as well! Parking was the biggest downfall but I was able to park about a block away and walk! They also have a beautiful patio out front as well!

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    Aislinn B.

    La Bodega has been a favorite for many moons! Dare I say, one of the best happy hours and industry nights in Kansas City. Friendly and knowledgeable staff in a setting that is always buzzing with a fabulous sense of community. Ample gluten-free and vegetarian selections make it perfect for most!

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