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    La Bodega

    4.2 (804 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Indoor seating
    Ani K.

    La Bodega is one of my favs in KC. The menu is diverse and delicious. The tapas are shareable dishes with creative flavor combinations inspired by Spanish cuisine. The Cabrale Flatbread special was tasty with flavorful steak and fluffy flatbread. I especially loved the Montaditos del Carne de Cerdo. The braised pork and the accoutrements on top tasted so good together! Our server was attentive and helpful. She gave great recommendations. She suggested we ordered two tapas per person. With 4 people, we ordered 6 tapas and struggled to finish them, so take that suggestion with a grain of salt ;) The weather tonight was perfect for outdoor seating. La Bodega has a beautiful outdoor seating area with canopies and color that make you feel like you're not under an interstate in KC. It's lovely. The inside is also quite aesthetically pleasing with beautiful art and neat lighting. I love coming back to this place when I visit KC. It's a must try!

    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.

    Burrrata Ajo Y Olivio
    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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    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!!

    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.

    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!

    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.

    Red Sangria
    Elana L.

    Delicious Tapas and the Sangria is the best I have ever had. It is not too sweet and not too dry.

    Taylor C.

    We will always come back here, they have great happy hour! The apps are unmatched with great seasonal options. The patio is perfect in the spring and summer and the staff is always attentive.

    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!

    Spanish Coffee
    Thay L.

    We've been to La Bodega before but had never tried the Spanish Coffee, so this time we went specifically for that. Spoiler: it did not disappoint. The prep is a whole experience. Coffee liqueur, rum, Roasterie coffee, flamed cinnamon, sugar rim, whipped cream. Sitting at the bar means you get a front-row seat every single time one is made. We were mesmerized watching it come together over and over again. The Patatas Bravas also made an appearance. We were so excited we forgot to take a picture, which honestly tells you everything you need to know. It gets busy, so reservations are encouraged. But the staff kept up, everyone was attentive, and we felt well taken care of the whole time. When the weather is nice, the outdoor seating lets you take in the city in the best way. Is it worth a trip from the Northland just for this? For tapas and a real "out for happy hour in the city" kind of night, sí. That Spanish Coffee has us coming back. So, yes! Claro que sí.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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    Had a great night with my friend. The drinks were great and the food was even better. Lots of small portions so order multiple dishes!

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