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La Bodega in Kansas City is a four star Spanish restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. It's known for its tapas. Know before you go: this place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This place features lunch. This place is open late.
5.0 of 5 stars.
La Bodega is located on Southwest Traffic-way, sitting on a little corner with a brick-front and buried in greenery.Where do I begin? La Bodega is a gem of Kansas City. I have dined there twice and I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Delicious sangria & tapas? Can't beat that. There are mixed opinions about the value, but I happen to think it's rather great.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fun, and great for get togethers after work, dates, parties, lunch, dinner, and any days that end in y. Did I mention that this place is fun? And after you have a pitcher of Sangria...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think I would be well justified in giving La Bodega either 3 stars or 5 stars, I settled on 4.The food here is 5 stars all the way. The blue cheese filet (don't know the names of these off the top...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Bodega. Happy hour. La Bodega. Happy hour. La Bodega. Happy hour. Ok, now that I've got that drilled into your head, you must go to La Bodega during happy hour. So good. So cheap.Between...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Out. Of. This. World.Packed every night, but well worth the wait. Happy Hour is the best time to go, for 11 dollar Sangria pitchers and can you say delish!? Best tapas I've ever had. Absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy Hour at La Bodega may become a regular event for me. First off, for those that like the day drinking, Happy Hour starts at 2. I went at 4:30, and it wasn't particularly busy. The staff was very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for "lunch" with Susan and Dave as part of the continuing tour of KC.Luckily, we were able to get here in time to take advantage of their great happy hour specials - pitchers of Sangria for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars again and again! i went to la bodega this past friday. this time tried the mushrooms, spinach and roasted potatoes. along with a pitcher of sangria. this is one of kansas city's finest...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
happy hour on friday...the place is packed...wait is 45 minutes. (tick tock, tick tock) host informs us there is now room to wait at the bar. we order some beers and then some tapas right before happy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, tasty tapas. Went for happy hour on a rainy tuesday and the place was packed. Service in the past has been very variable, but today was quite good; food is always consistent. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
omg where do i even start. We went here for my birthday and it was amazing. There was about 8 of us and we all ordered a different tapa and then had a little of each and passed it around so everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, let me say that they had fantastic Sangria! The five of us split a pitcher, and we had to hold ourselves back from ordering another. The tapas themselves were also very good. We got a large...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE La Bodega! I agree with Sarah W...KC has a gem in this restaurant. Just got back from Barcelona and this is the one place in the states that is even comparable to the tapas we had over there.The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible. Absolutely nothing better in life than a pitcher of sangria on a patio at dusk. Amazing and creative dishes. Lots stood out, but I am still craving another helping of the beets....
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE it! We always like to try out places during happy hour to get a feel before going full price. We have always wanted to try a tapas resturant and now we are hooked. La Bodega is our new go to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I make a trip back home to KC I always stop in to La Bodega, my favorite tapas restaurant. The food and drinks never disappoint and service is always good. They will occasionally forget a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first experience with tapas, I was not overwhelmed. My friends and I ordered alot, maybe like 10 dishes, all vegetarian. I think out of all of them I didn't like one, and it was a cold...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FANTASTIC! The Tapas options can satisfy any taste at the table and the flan (though not as good as my grandma's) was delicious too. :) For sure you've got to try the coffee...it's worth it just for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh what yummy goodness in my tummy. Everything we ordered was just...fantastic and the sangria (red) was just as scrumptious. What a great place to be social with good people.Bravo.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a number of years since I've been back to Kansas City, but the last time I was there, the tapas Bodega were outstanding. When I first got there, I was a little worried because the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The service here is just too amazing to not give them 5 stars. I am a water chugger when i eat, and my glass never goes empty at La Bodega. That goes for both my water glass AND my sangria glass. And...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have been going to this place for about 9 years or so. it was a regular desination when i lived in kansas city, and i am excited to go back when i am visiting. i want to say that, with the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMMMMM! After living in Europe and growing accustomed to eating Tapas both in Spain and in Spanish restaurants throughout Europe I was a bit unsure of how La Bodega would fare but whenever we're...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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There's no disputing that the restaurant looks really cool, and it's a great place to hang out with friends, and such, like you would in a traditional tapas bar in Spain. However, the food is really just okay....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Bodega is great. The ambiance is great, the service is great, and the food is great. We were a bit disappointed with the shrimp tapa that we got, but we had some fantastic vegetarian plates. We...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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LOVE this place!! My friends and I love going here for their happy hour specials - especially half priced pitchers of their amazing sangria! They have a wide selection of tapas, all of which are delicious....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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This gen of a restaurant is tucked neatly under the bridge on Southwest Boulevard right before you hit downtown. You can't beat the sangria or the tapas. If you have time, make sure and order the paella....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give 4.5 if I could.I went here for the first time tonight. They were out of the Irish stout that was on the menu, so I got the Boulevard Stout, which was good. However, my gf's orange Martini...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not the most authentic (my best friend is Spanish and I've consumed her tapas many times) but it was tasty. We went on a Friday evening and it was so crowded we just sat at the bar. The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Speaking of realistic dining, if you want to know what's so great about tapas, try La Bodega. This isn't another Southwest Boulevard Mexican restaurant; La Bodega takes its inspiration from the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to eat in the city. Love the food and staff!hands down..
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, especially during its happy hours. You can get all sorts of excellent tapas at reasonable prices in a very nice atmosphere. But I do have a complaint:On hot days, they tend to run...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place! I was there on a busy Saturday night and our waitress was attentive despite the chaos. The mojitos were awesome and came in a good portion - I hate it when restaurants give you a dinky...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! Great happy hour - half price tapas, sangria and wine by the glass from 4-6 p.m. Delicious tapas - love the sauteed mushrooms and goat cheese spread. Also a fan of the chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice, once by myself for lunch and again last night with someone from work (she hates Yelp, and would be sooo annoyed if I mentioned her name). The first time I went I was told about...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good, but overpriced for the quality. I had two problems with the check at this place. The first time I brought a friend from out of town, the waitress imprinted his credit card for 20 dollars...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Bodega is definitely a unique dining experience, its hard to find an atmosphere like it in KC. I've never had food there that I didn't like and the sangria is the best in the city. It's not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, once again, snobbery on my part. Anyone who's had tapas and sangria in Vegas will understand why. The sangria here is phenomenal, I admit. Although not really done correctly, as the "trash"...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a group of 4 or more, I'm not sure anywhere in KC can beat this place. As mentioned, this place is mainly known for their Tapas, and that's good, because they have a huge selection of them and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You need to head to La Bodega during their happy hour. Monday through Friday from 2-6 p.m., all tapas and sangria are half price. And definitely make a reservation a few days before, because it gets...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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You may get a waitress that seems like she has no clue what she is doing more often than not, but the food is great, the patio is wonderful, and the atmosphere is awesome. I will always return to La Bodega...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is cool, the decor is eye-catching, and the patrons are clearly there to have a good time, which is all good. I've been at least three times with my wife for happy hour, when tapas are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in in the KC almost all my life and have no idea why I've never been to La Bodega. After meeting friends for tapas and sangria last night, it's a new favie!We tried to make it before 6:00...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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This place WAS as good as anything I've had in Spain... Then they changed chefs and things went down hill from there. It seemed every time we went, they have changed the menu item and it's always for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
God bless my sister-in-law for taking us to this amazing restaurant! We do not have a tapas restaurant in Reno--apparently all of the Spaniards who move here open Basque places--so possibly my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite independent restaurants in KC. I love the food and the upbeat atmosphere. Usually the place is filled with couples because the idea of sharing food is romantic.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think it's possible for me to go to La Bodega without having Sangria. I have a Sangria obsession and theirs is fabulous.Alcohol aside, this is a fun place to go eat. On the weekends there is a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Went for Happy Hour pricing (sangria & tapas 1/2 off til 6PM). I am glad I did. I suspect they were watering down the sangria a bit, but it was very good. Get the red over the white. The paella is very tasty...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a company Christmas party and had a blast eating tapas, drinking sangria and enjoying the atmosphere. The menu has a great variety on it, with something for everybody. Nothing stuck...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place all around...Tapas are great. Sangria by the pitcher is always a good time. The appetizer bread and olive oil was a great way to start a meal. -We ordered: -Solomillo con Cabrales:...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun place. Go during happy hour 2pm to 6pm everyday and Tapas are half off. This makes the meal reasonably priced to inexpensive. My wife and I ate there the other day and it was $20....
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely one of the most fun places to go with friends. Tapas are good. The filet is to die for. Excellent bar, with Sangria by the pitcher and spanish coffee. Hopefully you'll get to see the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful Mural (okay, my daughter did it, but it's still good and fed her for a year,) great tapas and mojitos. Walking distance to arts district and other great places.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Surely, the best happy hour in KC. Tapas are not out-of-this world, but they are delicious post-work. Combining that with some 50% off Sangria, and I'm a happy girl.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOOOOOVE me some La Bodega. This is a great place for dinner, no matter what the occasion. The food is delish, the atmosphere is welcoming, yet lively, and the staff is friendly. Can't lose!
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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They have a wonderful atmosphere, live music, and exquisite food. I am a huge fan of mexican food and this place is addicting. They offer take out and late night dining which is perfect because I wor...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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best food in KC, and we haave been everywhere in town since moving here 7 years ago.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2005
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This is a great little place. Very hip Tapas bar with lively decor and a really terrific wine list. Try a Rioja Blanca or hearty Ribero del Duero. We arrived early while Happy Hour was in force and enjoyed...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2004
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One of the hippest restaurants in kansas city! Food is incredible! I would recommend the chorizo stuffed calamari and the red sangria. The waitress was very nice and not pushy. Fun atmosphere...great for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2004
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It's pretty good. The food is excellent. If you really want to do the "tapas" thing, be prepared to shell out some major cash. It doesn't seem so pricey at first, but the tapas are quite small, and it would...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2002
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authentic spanish cuisine in a lively atmosphere...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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nice place to take a date...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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the tapas menu at this trendy downtown sidewalk cafe has quickly become a favorite with a young, hip crowd. spanish music and iberian-influenced decor mix just the right measures of sophistication and...
10best.com - user review
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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.
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