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Restaurant Reviews for La Bodega - Kansas City

La Bodega - Kansas City

703 Southwest Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64108

La Bodega is Kansas City's first authentic Spanish Tapas Bar. La Bodega has been serving the best Tapas, Paella, Spanish Vino & Bebidas since 1998.

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Public Lot
Cross Street:

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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating		4.2 out of 5 (81 Reviews)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem (48)
fit for foodies (44)
good for groups (38)
hot spot (30)
special occasion (24)
romantic (18)
notable wine list (15)
great for outdoor dining (11)
great for lunch (9)
vibrant bar scene (9)
late-night find (8)

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La Bodega - Kansas City Reviews List

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The service was outstanding. Our waitress was knowledgeable and very helpful. The restaurant is a vibrant, colorful little spot that offers a lot of different neat food options. Definitely a place to try if you've never been there."

Special Features: good for groups, romantic, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/06/2010

(review submitted 02/09/2010)

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Review 2 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Great food. Can't wait to go back again."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/30/2010

(review submitted 02/02/2010)

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Review 3 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"The food and service were good but the restaurant os too loud and the tables too close together."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Poor)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/16/2010

(review submitted 01/19/2010)

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Review 4 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food is very good but the noise is almost overpowering, it is difficult to converse with others. The restaurant needs to install noise absorbing tiles on the ceiling."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/16/2010

(review submitted 01/18/2010)

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Review 5 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The tapas were wonderful and the waitress was terrific about checking on us just enough to make sure all was well. She did an excellent job refilling our wine glasses. The shellfish were slightly overcooked, which often happens in many restaurants. The paella is perfect for someone who loves a tasy variety of proteins. I give it 5 noms-- om nom nom nom nom nom!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/08/2010

(review submitted 01/11/2010)

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Review 6 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Our second trip to LaBodega. We were as impressed as the first time. My wife and I split 4 entree's and finished up with the flour-less chocolate cake and coffee."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/09/2010

(review submitted 01/11/2010)

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Review 7 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The tapas dishes were really tasty. We sampled 6-8 and most everyone in our group liked all but one. The atmosphere is lively, casual, and fun as is the decor of the restaurant. Our service was terrific with orders coming out quickly and accurately and timely beverage refills. We loved having a 1/2 price special on sangria, which was delicious. We had a really good time at La Bodega and will be returning with more friends or relatives."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/30/2009

(review submitted 01/06/2010)

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Review 8 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I've never had a bad experience at La Bodega. Good service, quaint atmosphere and totally excellent food. I love the tapas menu and have never been disappointed in anything I've ordered. They could probably fill a restaurant several times the size of the one they have, but somehow it wouldn't be quite the same experience anywhere else."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/02/2010

(review submitted 01/04/2010)

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Review 9 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Tapas and sangria at La Bodega -- absolutely delicious and innovative. It makes for a great happy hour for a couple or a group. We love the baked goat cheese with fresh tomato sauce and the mussels/clams with chorizo!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/29/2009

(review submitted 12/31/2009)

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Review 10 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"La Bodega is a fun tappas restaurant. The food quality was very good, lots of options, and well priced. The sangria (red) was excellent. My only complaint was the noise. It was so loud that it was difficult to hear our server. I would not recommend it for a large group, but we will definitely go back."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/18/2009

(review submitted 12/20/2009)

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Review 11 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This is a great place to dine with friends especially if your wanting to take time to relax, eat and visit with your friends without ever feeling the need to rush. We have a great time and will definately be back."

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/12/2009

(review submitted 12/14/2009)

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Review 12 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Good)

"My two friends and I chose to be at LaBodega on a Friday during Happy Hour. We each chose two items from the Happy Hour menu and also we ordered a pitcher of the red sangria. We thought the sangria was delicious. The food items, however, didn't appeal to us. I guess I am not used to eating so much toasted bread. My friend said the squid was chewy, I thought the meatballs in garlic cream sauce were rubbery. The white bean dip was pretty good, as was the skewered chicken and chorizo. We decided that we should have chosen items from the regular menu. The service was very good. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable. Will I come back? Probably not. I had wanted to try it for quite some time, and I'm glad I finally did."

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/11/2009

(review submitted 12/13/2009)

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Review 13 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"La Bodega's Happy Hour offers great food at reasonable prices. We had a group of 10 and the service was attentive and efficient. Try the Spanish omlette and the chicken skewers...and the sangria of course. Fun venue!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/11/2009

(review submitted 12/13/2009)

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Review 14 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We went to La Bodega last Friday and the service and the food was absolutely amazing. The host at the door was great, and kept us entertained while we waited for our table. What followed was quite possibly the best sangria I've had in KC...and delectable food to boot. I will be back soon...and especially in the summer to check out the scene from the terrace."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/04/2009

(review submitted 12/08/2009)

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Review 15 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Had a very nice meal and wine with friends. Always fun to take people to enjoy tapas. Our friends enjoyed being able to sample numerous items. The restaurant can get quite loud when they are busy, but the food makes up for it."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/04/2009

(review submitted 12/06/2009)

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Review 16 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"We have dined at La Bodega before but were not happy with our experience last week. The food came out so quickly that (a) it couldn't have been fresh, and (b) we felt rushed through what was supposed to be our anniversary dinner. The restaurant wasn't very crowded, so you'd think they would have let us have a leisurely dinner. The meatballs in particular tasted like they had just come out of a freezer bag."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/01/2009

(review submitted 12/06/2009)

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Review 17 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The experience was amazing! The food was great. The service was excellent."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/04/2009

(review submitted 12/06/2009)

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Review 18 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This restaurant is an excellent experience! The interior is eye catching. The customers are too. We were greeted by a gentleman perhaps the manager as we parked our car right out front. Our waiter was very attentive and kind. He was patient with us as we had never been there before. The sweet white sangria is wonderful!! This is a great couples or girls night restaurant. Truly wonderful! We can not wait to back again. Do not miss going there!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/21/2009

(review submitted 12/03/2009)

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Review 19 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Good food, good atmosphere. Loved the Sangria."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/15/2009

(review submitted 11/17/2009)

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Review 20 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"This is my new favorite restaurant in KC. Great atmosphere and even better food. Loved the convenience of the online reservations."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/13/2009

(review submitted 11/15/2009)

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Review 21 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"I love the tapas at La Bodega. Being able to try all the different tastes and flavors is a real dining experience. I love going there for a special dinner with friends. It is a little loud, but in a festive and fun way."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/13/2009

(review submitted 11/15/2009)

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Review 22 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Food was great. TJ the manager was very helpful. Service however was mediocre as the waitress seemed totally inattentive and I had to approach the front desk to get somebody to get our orders."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/07/2009

(review submitted 11/09/2009)

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Review 23 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"It was our first time. Enjoyed the food atmosphere, and great service. A little pricey. Will not be able to come too often, but will remain one of our favorites."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/30/2009

(review submitted 11/02/2009)

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Review 24 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"La Bodega is always a fun place to go. It was unusually quiet Saturday..must have been because of Halloween but everything was great."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/31/2009

(review submitted 11/02/2009)

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Review 25 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Some great dishes, some good, service is very good and place has a fun vibe, even with the noise level."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/30/2009

(review submitted 11/01/2009)

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Review 26 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The food was amazing. Our server was great."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/24/2009

(review submitted 10/26/2009)

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Review 27 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The half-price tapas and sangria during happy hour were great. We had dinner for four persons with one drink each for $60. It is a small restaurant and the noise level was pretty high when it filled up. The servers were attentive and removed serving plates quickly as they were emptied. There were several vegetarian options and everyone found something they really liked from the half-price choices."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/23/2009

(review submitted 10/25/2009)

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Review 28 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Terrific food. Very friendly service. Only complaint - kid-friendly food for children was brought out early (which was great), but it was overcooked."

Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/22/2009

(review submitted 10/24/2009)

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Review 29 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"La Bodega was GREAT! My sister and I loved it, and we WILL return."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/17/2009

(review submitted 10/20/2009)

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Review 30 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Loved the food. It was wonderful. The service was great. On the down side, the portions were quite small when compared to the price that we paid. I would definitely suggest taking full advantage of their happy hour (half off appetizers and drinks) because everything is a little pricey. Or save this place for a nice date. It's best to park in front of the restaurant where there is better lighting."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/15/2009

(review submitted 10/19/2009)

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Review 31 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food & the prices were great!"

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/09/2009

(review submitted 10/13/2009)

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Based on the average of (50) ratings-only reviews

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

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