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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 (73 Reviews)

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

Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies (43)
neighborhood gem (43)
good for groups (38)
hot spot (32)
special occasion (22)
great for outdoor dining (16)
notable wine list (14)
romantic (14)
vibrant bar scene (14)
great for lunch (7)
late-night find (6)

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La Bodega - Kansas City Reviews List

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

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

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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/15/2009

(review submitted 11/17/2009)

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Review 2 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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/13/2009

(review submitted 11/15/2009)

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Review 3 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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/13/2009

(review submitted 11/15/2009)

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Review 4 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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/07/2009

(review submitted 11/09/2009)

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Review 5 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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/30/2009

(review submitted 11/02/2009)

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Review 6 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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/31/2009

(review submitted 11/02/2009)

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Review 7 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 8 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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/24/2009

(review submitted 10/26/2009)

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Review 9 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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/23/2009

(review submitted 10/25/2009)

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Review 10 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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/22/2009

(review submitted 10/24/2009)

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Review 11 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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/17/2009

(review submitted 10/20/2009)

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Review 12 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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/15/2009

(review submitted 10/19/2009)

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Review 13 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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/09/2009

(review submitted 10/13/2009)

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Review 14 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Food is wonderful and very reasonably priced. The Sangria is to fantastic and the service is very good. If you want to sit out side on a nice evening there is going to be a wait, but it is worth it."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/18/2009

(review submitted 09/21/2009)

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Review 15 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"It is a great place to try new things and share among friends."

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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/05/2009

(review submitted 09/07/2009)

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Review 16 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"This was our first time there and our waitress was very helpful guiding us through the menu and wine list. We will definitely be going back."

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/29/2009

(review submitted 08/31/2009)

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Review 17 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great Sunday afternoon Happy Hour. Half price tapas and sangria."

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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/23/2009

(review submitted 08/27/2009)

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Review 18 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Excellent as always - we love La Bodega! Service was a little slow, but it was during dinner on a Saturday and we had no significant complaints. Thanks for another great meal!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/22/2009

(review submitted 08/24/2009)

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Review 19 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"I love La Bodega! it's one of my favorite restaurants in Kansas City, especially considering how few tapas restaurants KC has to offer! I have never had a bad plate in the three times I have eaten there. Also, there is a great variety of plates for vegetarians. The only thing I found strange on my last visit was that there seemed to only be one waiter for the entire restaurant. Granted, it was a Sunday night, but it was strange to see one person covering so many tables. Regardless, the service was fine and nothing went wrong. Overall, I highly recommend La Bodega!"

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/16/2009

(review submitted 08/20/2009)

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Review 20 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"We loved La Bodega. The loud Spanish music and garlic-infused tasty food made for a great evening. Liked booking it through OpenTable.

Charlie Johnson"

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

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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/15/2009

(review submitted 08/18/2009)

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Review 21 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"We always have a great time. The noise level does make it hard to converse. The food is fabulous!!"

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

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/14/2009

(review submitted 08/16/2009)

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Review 22 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Since my first visit, I have always enjoyed La Bodega. Tapas are definitely the reason to visit, though their entrees and paella are good in their own right. The diverse and extensive tapas choices keep drawing me back - I often can't recall if an item on the list is a new one or just one I haven't noticed or tried recently. With all the choices, it's easy to make return visits. 2-3 per person works out well. Though the dining room is a tad crowded, we've always found it easy to have a conversation and the wait staff have been consistently attentive and friendly. It's a regular on my list!"

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

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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/14/2009

(review submitted 08/16/2009)

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Review 23 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"We were not seated until 7:00 even though our reservation was at 6:30. However, once seated, the food was outstanding as usual. Highly recommend the chorizo stuffed dates, red pepper shrimp and potatoes--although you probably couldn't go wrong with anything. Be ready for a vibrant (read: very loud, but fun) atmosphere."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/08/2009

(review submitted 08/10/2009)

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Review 24 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"It was good. We were seated right away. Service was very good. Food was delicious. However the Noise was unbearable. We could not hear each other talking. It was only 4:30 in the afternoon. I would not expect this level of noise at this hour."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/07/2009

(review submitted 08/09/2009)

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Review 25 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Once again, La Bodega raised the bar for Spanish tapas. Thanks to our amazing waitress, we tried new tapas and the vegetable paella, and all were absolutely outstanding. We're already planning when we can come back for another go at the weekly paella night. Just a good place with good food, where you can sit and savor all of it without feeling rushed."

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

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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/05/2009

(review submitted 08/07/2009)

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Review 26 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Okay, I've been here once before. You cannot beat the paella, no way, no how. BUT, here's a conversation you are bound to hear if you dine inside...

a. CAN YOU HEAR ME!!!!!?
b. WHAT?
a. I SAID, CAN YOU HEAR ME!!!?
b. YES. BUT WHY ARE YOU SCREAMING THAT FRIGGIN LOUD!!?
a. SO YOU CAN HEAR ME, FOOL!!
b. WHAT?
a. READ MY LIPS: LET'S GO!

They have GOT to do something about the exceptionally loud noise level in that place. It corrupts the dining experience, save for those who go there with the apparent objective of testing the limits of their vocal chords!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/01/2009

(review submitted 08/05/2009)

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Review 27 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We're try to get to La Bodega about once a month. It's consistently good to great food, fun atmosphere, delicious sangria (white or red), and good service. The clams/mussels with chorizo is very good as well as the baked goat cheese with tomato sauce and tenderloin with blue cheese. Fun place!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 07/17/2009

(review submitted 08/04/2009)

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Review 28 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Food was excellent and always served hot."

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

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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/02/2009

(review submitted 08/04/2009)

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Review 29 for La Bodega - Kansas City

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"I love the food and atmoshphere at La Bodega. Their Sangria is the best!"

Special Features: hot spot

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

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 07/18/2009

(review submitted 07/24/2009)

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Ratings-Only Reviews for La Bodega - Kansas City

Based on the average of (44) ratings-only reviews

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

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

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