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La Boca

72 West Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM (Downtown)
505-982-3433
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Ranked #34 of 413 restaurants in Santa Fe
Price range: $31 - $31
Cuisines: Spanish
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Cross street: Lincoln
Description: Opened in 2006 by Chef/Owner James Campbell Caruso (three-time James Beard Award Nominee), La Boca is an intimate Spanish tapas restaurant in the heart of downtown Santa Fe. Influenced by his travels in Spain, Chef James cultivates synergies of authentic Spanish ingredients to create dishes both traditional and modern. Dishes such as thinly sliced tuna drizzled with blood orange aioli and topped with kalamata olives and smoked sea salt create a constellation of different flavors in every bite. With the feel of a lively European wine bar, La Boca also features an extensive selection of carefully chosen mediterranean and South American wines. Knowledgeable and animated staff graciously guide customers to the perfect wine or sherry to complement their meals. La Boca is a proud participant in the Santa Fe Farm to Restaurant program. Please note: Because seating at La Boca is limited, reservations for parties over 4 must contact the restaurant
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Dallas, TX
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

We stopped in for an afternoon bottle of wine and some snacks. Grilled artichoke - marvelous, everything else - marvelous. Picked up two great cookbooks signed by the chef. Marvelous.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Just tried la Boca tonight. Very disappointing in every aspect. We had a reservation and our table was given to a couple without a reservation who walked up behind us. The hostess lied to us and told us they had a reservation, but the couple had just told us 5 mins before they did not. Service was slow and unattentive.... More

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Denver, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

La Boca wasn't around the last time I was in Santa Fe, and they're more Spanish/Mediterranean than New Mexican or Mexican. It's nice to have a little bit of a different flavor in a modern setting. The waitstaff is well-informed and the menu is diverse and solid. You'll leave happy.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013 via mobile

I recommend the artichoke grilled and the duck Omg!!! Very tight seating a chance to visit with your neighbors easy! Very efficient service great wine selection my husband had the sherry our waiter recommended he loved it. Never miss this one when we visit SF. Enjoy!

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Dawsonville, Ga
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Excellent service, food quality outstanding, friendly and accomodating staff, reasonable prices. Be sure to make reservations as they always seem to be full.

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Rocky Mount, NC
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

The service was bad. The waiter seemed to be distracted and never gave our order any attention. We had to hail down other waiters to get water, menus, and checks. Seating in restaurant was crowded and noisy. Food was good but expensive. We would not recommend La Boca.

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Del Mar, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

Delicious tapas that delighted the taste buds. It was very busy--make reservations! Our table was next to the window which was agreeable. Further in the tables seem a bit close together.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

Wonderfully cooked small plates (especially the grilled artichokes) accompanied by the flight of sherries. A popular small place where you really must show up on time for your reservation...but you'll be glad you did! We came back for lunch a few days later and found it equally enjoyable.

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Venice, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

Dinner at La Boca May 21. Reservations for a party of 6 and were seated on time. Menu is a bit difficult to navigate unless one is familiar with tapas menus. The server was helpful, (perhaps not happy), explaining the idea of shared dishes. All dishes we ordered arrived in a timely manner and were well prepared with quality ingredients.... More

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Irvine, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

Besides yummy tapas, the dessert is to die for! Sponge cake topped with crème fraiche and vanilla essence, surrounded by marinated sour cherries! There were 6 of us, and we had the most wonderful evening in this casual, intimate bistro-type restaurant. The service was very attentive and we enjoyed meeting the executive chef who spent time chatting with us. Be... More

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