la boca

supports localfoodmovement!. la boca buys fresh, local ingredients for their meals through farm to table's farm to restaurant program. the farm to restaurant program promotes a viablefoodsystem in northern new mexico by helping small to mid-sized farmers sell their products to santa fe restaurants, and by helping these restaurants source the highest quality, most nutritious and flavorful ingredients for customers like you! we thank you for supporting the localfoodmovement by dining at a conscious restaurant like la boca. we know you will love the dishes that incorporate local ingredients; supporting local restaurants and farmers is one way to preserve santa fe’s unique culture!

hot crowded noisy restaurant where the staff is rude with an attitude. thefoodis good but there are other places just as good for tapas. try azur for tapas if you prefer staff who care about you.

tastyfoodnear the plaza. had dinner there on memorial day & was pleasantly surprised. trio was good, but the stars were the shrimp dish and the flat iron steak. blood orange sangria was awesome. expensive, but well worth the trip.

bad service; below average food.. may 2013. dinner at la boca was disappointing.foodwas not so good. service was bad, even by santa fe standards. hummus and romesco were nearly flavorless. fortunately the flatbread was crisp, warm and buttery. the calamari was good; it gets a "b." lightly fried, crisp, bright olive oil and lemon. watch the sauce; the pimenton dominates and nothing else comes through. paella was not good; below average. not fresh; reheated; pastey, texture; very little taste other than the spanish paprika. the chorizo had a good al dente texture but little flavor. the shrimp were good. the chicken flavorless. no fish stock flavor or garlic, and again too heavy on the pimenton. not a traditional paella and not a memorable variation. sat at the bar where there was much too concern with satisfying friends with free wine and not paying attention to the several groups of paying customers. many better options in santa fe. skip it.

this is a very highly regarded restaurant by the santa fe elite. the quality of thefoodis excellent and touted to be tapas simple. to the contrary, thefoodwas complex and rich. it is hard to describe as it is part spanish tapas bar crossed with a sheikh where to be seen dining place in santa fe. fun atmosphere with attentive staff that are very well trained to cater to the elite. tough to get reservations during the holidays

reminds us of some of the tapas places on the costa del sol in spain

pricey and at the high end for santa fe

there are lots of words used to describe how good a restaurant is, but none of them seem sufficient for la boca. this place is small, warm and inviting. the service is on point and so knowledgable. thefoodis spectacular. flavors are complex and balanced. best paella i've ever had. made it as one of my top 10 restaurants. the live music is a bonus. don't forget to make a reservation.

simple elegance with approachable cuisine. we remember style, class and service first, then the greatfooddraws us to return. my wife loved this place on her last visit, so we sought it out again. our reward was sweet. namely, a very balanced classic sherry...or two, and a bright and satisfying pinot grigio both hit the spot for our afternoon snack. the best part about tapas is sampling different items to scratch thefooditch of the moment. we both wanted salty, savory, and spicy...i think. i ordered all of those anyway. the olives were fresh and salty, and quite an ample serving. the cumin laced roasted chicken was delicate, tender and full of well rounded flavors, including a hint of chili. the chili also abounds in the perfectly grilled large shell-on shrimp, drizzled with a hot vinegary sauce that livens these deliciously fresh crustacea . finally the imported, thinly sliced ham was a perfect finish matching well with the grainy manchego cheese. it was a perfectly balanced interlude before dinner and clearly indicative of my brilliantly deft menu selections. ahem. to be honest, any fool could look good ordering off this menu, as the array of exquisite dishes dazzle and are sure to impress the most demanding palate. don't even think about perusing santa fe without dropping in here for a nibble and a a sip. it is fantastic.

a very nice experience. we were in santa fe for christmas with the in-laws who flew in from miami and decided to leave the kids and have a nice evening at la boca. as fans of spanish/mediterraneanfoodwe were excited to see a "modern" interpretation. the joint is small but cozy with about room for 40 with a small wine bar and the menu is also fairly small but very alive with creative dishes and specials based upon what is available seasonally and locally. their wine list is also quite good as well. the four of us started out sharing some tapas and a bottle of wine before moving on to a main course of paella. the paella was absolutely delicious. we ordered the paella for two and it was more than enough for 4 adults. the rice was perfectly cooked and it was brimming with shrimp, mussels, chorizo, etc. after another bottle of wine we shared a couple of desserts and it was an absolutely fabulous finish to the meal. be aware that the chef apparently has a basque background so thefoodis a bit on the spicy side but if you are looking for a very nice meal this is the place. it is a bit pricey--but not overly so--we ate for about $60 per person. the decor isn't fancy and the staff is laid back and friendly. don't come if you are in a rush--dining is an experience so set aside a couple of hours and enjoy!

wonderful!. this was my first tapas experience. thefoodand the wine our waiter recommended were delicious. the service was very friendly and our waiter was very informative and patient while educating us on tapas. i just recommend skipping the dessert.

savory taste, superior service. the quality offoodand service at la boca has compelled me to write my first restaurant review. despite thefoodmecca that is santa fe, my girlfriend and i found ourselves making repeat visits to this delightful eatery. the tapas, tuna tartar, and the morcilla--with grilled caramelized pineapple, sautéed dates and pedro ximenez sauce --were absolutely delectable.

the dining experience was further enhanced by efrain, our lunch waiter. any employer should consider himself lucky to have an employee like efrain. this gentleman went above and beyond the typical bounds of graciousness and hospitality, and exuded a genuine enthusiasm in ensuring the satisfaction and pleasure of each patron's experience.

we look forward to re-visiting santa fe, la boca, and with any luck efrain will be there to greet us with his warm smile.

a big thank you from carbondale, co!

thefoodwas all delicious once again, the service was great, and the atmosphere was wonderful! this is definitely on my list of santa fe favorites and i look forward to returning there soon!

cramped & over-priced. our second visit to la boca left us unimpressed and not likely to return for a third. thefoodwas not up to par with the reputation of this small cramped restaurant. our $18.00 special pork dish was bland and overcooked. the moroccon shrimp dish was overly spiced and the mussle stew was served with less than fresh mussles and clams . thefoodsimply does not fit the upscale price tag so this second visit will be our last.

used to be a great date restaurant :(. wonderfulfoodbut the most horrible host. it's busy, i get it, it's mother's day. however we had a reservation for 1pm. we check in by 12:45. the young hostess checks us in and tells us there is a table getting ready to leave. 15 minutes later the table is cleaned and set. they are then brought another group who checked in after us and sat them at the table we were promised. i asked what was going on and the host said that it was obviously some miscommunication on their part (meaning the host/hostess) and when another table opened up we would be seated. so, by the time we are seated it is now 1:45. not one person ever apologized to us. so bottom line here is, it doesn't really matter if you have a reservation or not. they seat you when they are good and ready to seat you if they don't give your table away first and treat you like a piece of crap.

update***
against my better judgment, we ate at la boca again last night. an family member of ours was in town from the mid-west and wanted tapas. again thefoodwas good. we were seated at the right time we made reservations for and all was well. we finished our desert, i paid the check, tipped the waiter 20% because all was going well (i have the receipt as proof). as we were finishing our coffee/drinks, the waiter came over to us and asked us to please finish our conversation because there were other people that needed to eat.

honestly, i have never been asked to leave anywhere. i have never seen a waiter behave like that. i am done with la boca!!!