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La Bodega - Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

La Bodega - Kansas City

4.8 (1930)
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
703 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
In the beginning. Tapas is a daily event in the life of the Spanish culture. Mainly a Northern Spain, Basque regional tradition, it has grown to signify a way of eating and socializing. It is said that tapas originated centuries ago. In Spanish, the word tapa or the verb tapar means to cover. Tapas represents the Spanish custom of placing a piece of bread over the glass of wine. It is a custom that dates back past the 1500's. Traditionally, the exact food served is less important than the social occasion. Tapas is a way of life. It signifies leisure, camaraderie and good humor. In Spain, Tapas are almost always accompanied by wine. They are not so much about talking as they are about eating and drinking. The wine is the medium that holds the conversation with friends and the food together. You make time to enjoy the moment in an unhurried way. The threefold purpose of snacking on tapas is to dull any hunger pangs that have built up since the previous intake of comestibles.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Week Mon–Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (816) 472-8272
  • Website
    http://www.labodegakc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Dan Swinney
  • Catering
    For any catering needs please send an email to kelley@labodegakc.com
  • Private party facilities
    With different spaces available for special and private events, La Bodega can accommodate parties from 6 to 150. Our space can be arranged for business meetings, presentations, cocktail parties, social occasions or simply a ladies night out. Let our organizer tailor a menu for you.
  • Location
    703 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / River Market
  • Cross street
    summit and I-35
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Happy Hour!!

    Multiple dates available
    Special Happy Hour with menu items as well as cocktails! Including our famous sangria at 50% off!

Menu

La Bodega - Kansas City's menu was last updated on 6/24/2025.

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What 1,930 people are saying

La Bodega - Kansas City reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Best Overall

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Best Food

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Kansas City, MO

    Best Overall

  • Kansas City, MO

    Best Food

  • Kansas City, MO

    Healthy

  • Kansas City, MO

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Bodega in Kansas City offers "the best tapas and sangria" alongside an inviting atmosphere. Diners rave about "excellent service" and a diverse menu featuring Spanish delights like paella and croquetas. Highlights include brunch options and "the best Happy Hour in K.C." Ideal for sharing with friends, this restaurant "never disappoints."
1,930 Reviews

  1. Madison VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve been to La Bodega many, many times over the years. The waitstaff has always been phenomenal but this time was an exception. Our waiter was so arrogant and wouldn’t give us the time of day. Not sure if other things were going on or what but he completely ruined our Saturday night out. Disappointing to say the least.

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  2. Leslie

    New Mexico3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fabulous! Such fun to share plates with friends and taste as many things as we possibly could. Great gin tonics too. Friendly and attentive service.

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  3. Mark

    Corpus Christi / McAllen1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to relax, with great food and drinks.

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  4. Emily

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came in for brunch and had a friendly and attentive server. The Bocadillo de Jamon y Queso instantly became our new favorite breakfast “sandwich” and the fries cooked with garlic oil were delicious. We’re already making plans to come back for dinner tapas.

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  5. Hallie

    Iowa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had my birthday dinner here, and the atmosphere & team members are amazing! Everything we ordered was delicious. The braised short ribs were especially fantastic! Would absolutely recommend!!

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  6. Sue

    Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress and service helpful, fast, and friendly! Great dining experience and top notch tapas, paella, and sangria!

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  7. Amy VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food with a Spanish twist. We went for brunch and enjoyed the Bloody Mary’s as well. Service by Halle was excellent and responsive. Recommend the French toast and the eggs Benedict too!

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  8. Enrique A.

    New Mexico42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went here for a dinner out with friends/coworkers, two of whom were unfamiliar with Spanish cuisine/tapas. We chose a number of tapas for the table to share (croquetas, elotes, patatas bravas, tortilla española, and so on), and just about all the plates impressed all. I want wild about their tortilla as it was a bit dry and burned on the exterior. Nonetheless, the place is highly recommended and the best tapas place I know of in KCMO.

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  9. jeff

    Kansas City / Kansas8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food, but the place is extremely loud. Our server was very good and we enjoyed our dinner.

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  10. rebekah VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best tapas and sangria in Kansas City! Allows a phenomenal experience at La Bodega.

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FAQs

La Bodega - Kansas City offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 472-8272.

La Bodega - Kansas City is rated 4.8 stars by 1930 OpenTable diners.

La Bodega - Kansas City does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Kansas City / Kansas
  4. Kansas City, MO
  5. Downtown / River Market

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Bodega - Kansas City

703 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    summit and I-35
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / River Market
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Week Mon–Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Dan Swinney
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.labodegakc.com/
  • Phone number
    (816) 472-8272
  • Catering
    For any catering needs please send an email to kelley@labodegakc.com
  • Private party facilities
    With different spaces available for special and private events, La Bodega can accommodate parties from 6 to 150. Our space can be arranged for business meetings, presentations, cocktail parties, social occasions or simply a ladies night out. Let our organizer tailor a menu for you.

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