La Boca - Santa Fe

Name: La Boca - Santa Fe
Address: 72 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM, United States, 87501
Telephone: (505) 982-3433
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

4795 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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Opened in 2006 by 8 time James Beard Award Nominee, Chef James Campbell Caruso.
La Boca has the feel of a lively European wine bar, featuring an extensive selection of carefully chosen Spanish wines and Sherries. Chef Caruso's Modern Spanish Cuisine is inspired by the exuberance of Spanish cooking combined with fresh, local ingredients. La Boca has been called "the most influential restaurant in Santa Fe" by the Pasatiempo Magazine and the New York Times describes the menu as "modern re-inventions of classic Spanish cuisine" Knowledgeable and animated staff graciously guide guests to the perfect wine to complement their meals. La Boca also prides itself on being an ambassador of Spanish sherry culture, transporting its guests to Jerez in the crisp cool flavors of Fino, or the deep fig-essence of a Pedro Ximenez.

Join us every Thursday and Friday night for live music on the Taberna main stage!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

11:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(505) 982-3433
Website
http://www.labocasantafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
James Campbell Caruso
Catering
We happily offer full service catering to your home, business or gallery! We specialize in tapas platters, Spanish meat and cheese boards, and paella parties. Please inquire at labocasantafe.com and we will be in touch with availability!
Private party facilities
We offer our beautiful Taberna dining room and patio for private or semi private events. Please inquire at labocasantafe.com and we will be in touch with availability!
Private party contact
Sarah Mohr: (505) 982-3433

Location
72 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Neighborhood
Santa Fe
Cross street
Lincoln
Parking details
Downtown Santa Fe meters are enforced Monday through Saturday from 8am - 6pm. Residents and visitors may also park at the Santa Fe Convention Center (there may be a charge), the entrance is on Federal Plaza across from the Federal Post Office. La Boca does not validate parking.
Entertainment
Check out our Facebook page for most up to date information regarding events and entertainment. We offer live music in our Taberna dining room.
Additional
Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,795 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Mexico
Hot spot
New Mexico
Most Booked
Santa Fe / Mountains
Hot spot
Santa Fe / Mountains
Lively
Santa Fe / Mountains
Most Booked

4,795 Reviews

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pslocal
New Mexico
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
In my view, La Boca has the best lunch in Santa Fe.
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OpenTable Diner
Georgia
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great little restaurant with good food and ambiance… the music was fabulous! I would definitely eat there again!
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JWHH
Minneapolis
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Greeted at the door by a very enthusiastic employee. Unfortunately, his energy wasn’t shared by our server. Food was well prepared and delicious, but we felt like we were annoying our server by asking questions. But we did finally get him to crack a smile!
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Arne
New Mexico
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are La Boca regulars! Why? Year after year new menu items prepared to delicious perfection and gracious, prompt service. All around great experience and value.
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Rick
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is my favorite restaurant in Santa Fe. We had so much fun there it’s lively, and if there’s live music, it becomes really special.. the recipes are fabulous. You will feel like you’re in a café in Barcelona.
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Butch
Dallas
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service, “tight” dining quarters, interesting menu with varied execution, pretty solid 4 stars
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WSmith
New Mexico
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always consistent and always delicious. So grateful the croquetas de jamón are back on the menu…
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DickE
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightfully creative choices for eating and drinking, and wonderfully presented by serving staff enhancing the experience with their good cheer and knowledge. Absolutely a favorite lunch place for a local and his frequent guest from Albuquerque!
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BrianN
Dallas
105 reviews
vip
3.0
105 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We have been to many tapas places and know our way around a tapas menu. We also know paella. Not the best we have had. Also, the guita player Jose seems to get more into shtick the more he drinks. He has lots of fire SS visiting as well. Won’t be back.
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JayW
Chicago
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pretty much lived everything and loved being in Tabernacle. I wish there was a way to reserve that option in Open table. Food was overall very good. The meatballs were a bit overcooked - loved the ranchero with the honey. Also loved the roasted cauliflower. We shared the harissa rib special which I would rate a 6 or 7. Just my Personal taste Our fabulous server was on point!
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JohnD
Dallas
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food and service were good (as always). That didn’t make up for our seating location though - the basement bar (again) which is naturally loud, but even more so when the live music starts. Restaurant management should be clear at the time of booking if that’s the only seating option available (there were at least half a dozen open tables upstairs, so I don’t think that was right in our case). Regardless, will ask next time and go elsewhere if they can’t accommodate.
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Pastalover
Los Angeles
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good. Service was completely outstanding! The hostess was super helpful and went out of her way to ensure we had sufficient time for our table. Jose was our server - very knowledgeable, helpful and attentive. Emily also helped with our service, what a super lovely and generous person! The staff here seriously rocks! Will definitely return the next time we’re in town!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Artichokes and Cauliflower were wonderful tapas. Our lamb meatballs were a bit tough, but the tomato sauce was lovely. Paella was a let down however. The chicken was over cooked but the real sin was that there was no soccarat (that wonderful crunchy caramelized layer at the bottom). Our server was wonderful, and the basque cake was very good as well.
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BarbaraD
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good food, service, ambience. We got there on the early side, to avoid noise level described in other reviews. We liked it so much we're going back tonight, to explore the menu further.
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OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always, love the service and food. Drink are on point.
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BobF
New Mexico
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Boca has been great every time I’ve gone, and last night was no exception. I am always recommending it to friends.
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DawnC
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One of the best eating SF experiences in years - From the food to the service to ambience; all were simply perfect! Can’t wait to go back -
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amys
New Mexico
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great service! La Boca always feels warm and cozy.
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FoodieG
New Mexico
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved everything about this little spot! The food, wine, service, atmosphere was on point. Every table was filled and stayed so for the time we were there; make sure to reserve your spot and enjoy!
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MaryH
Denver
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely service. They are ready to help you pick the plates that are super tasty and help you combine them into a gorgeous meal. We had a really good time here. The Spanish mushroom soup was spectacular
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VandaM
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food, good service, tables a bit cramped together, making it noisy (and hard for the servers to get around easily-they are such troopers!
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LeeN
Las Vegas
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed all the tapas and some glasses of wine. Nice spot in Sante Fe
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HilaryL
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food in lively and friendly atmosphere.
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Rosemoony
New Mexico
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I do not know if it is possible, considering the space?.......You really need another Bano.......
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CarolD
Dallas
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for fantastic tapas to share! The wine list is amazing too. It's a little piece of Spain in Santa Fe. The dining room is a bit cramped, but it has a great European feel to it. Highly recommend it!
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Debra
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was tasty. Seafood super fresh. Fun setting
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ToddH
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our meal at LaBoca. We had good service and the ambiance was good.
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JohnB
Romania
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent option for something different. Food was exceptional. We are still talking about our food, wine and service. Loved the idea of small plates to share. Stumbled in sort of by accident and will definitely return.
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JiuJitsuB
New Mexico
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Boca was a wonderful Spanish cuisine experience! They had a great selection of Spanish wines, and we personally chose a Tempranillo. To start we had the Tabla Mixta, which had a delicious mix of cheeses, meats, and pickled vegetables. Then we had the gambas al ajillo and canelones tapas, both of which were excellent. Lastly, we had the paella classica. The Spanish and different meats were cooked well and tasted great! Also, of note, our server was timely, professional, and knowledgeable about the menu. We left happy and enjoyed the experience very much.
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AudreyM
Denver
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the variety of tapas and drink menu. Excellent service and ambiance.
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SantaFeNewbee
Charlotte
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We always enjoy La Boca and this time was no exception. We took friends who had never been there and they also loved it. My regular favorites are the artichokes, the kale salad, and the garlic shrimp. I also enjoy their selection of sherries, which you can't find many places.
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ErinW
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Carefully prepared traditional and creative dishes. Good portion sizes. Delicious ingredients. Great wine list. Very attentive and well informed server.
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jkelly
Dallas
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All of the tapas we chose were excellent, and the real highlight was they offered Gluten Free bread from Revolution Bakery to dip into olive oil and the sauces that accompanied our dishes!
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JesseO
Phoenix
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Continues to be a consistent experience of great food and wine. The service is always exceptional as well. Thank you very much Le Boca! .
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Todd
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful staff that were very accommodating by phone when we were made very late for our reservation by an appointment prior that unexpectedly ran long. Terrific food and service. Very informative and never rushed. Thank you!
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fred
New Mexico
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Superb food and service, every dish a winner. Pricey, though. Restaurant is crowded and noisy, that's the only real drawback.
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BoBow
San Diego
13 reviews
vip
1.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was delivered cold and the service was terrible. The grilled artichokes which received rave reviews were cold and tasteless. The waiter brought our check and left all of our dirty dishes on the table without clearing them. This place is overrated. We only had two nights in Santa Fe. Very disappointing to waste one here.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always, love this Santa Fe restaurant!!
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ThomasL
Portland
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had not been to La Boca in a decade, was how I remembered it. Overall, a nice ambience, food was pretty good, drinks were good, and service was very efficient. I would recommend for a casual friends night out.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love it at La Boca! I always have the best experience.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

La Boca - Santa Fe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (505) 982-3433.

La Boca - Santa Fe is rated 4.7 stars by 4795 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

11:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Order delivery or takeout

72 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Lincoln
Neighborhood
Santa Fe
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Downtown Santa Fe meters are enforced Monday through Saturday from 8am - 6pm. Residents and visitors may also park at the Santa Fe Convention Center (there may be a charge), the entrance is on Federal Plaza across from the Federal Post Office. La Boca does not validate parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
James Campbell Caruso
Entertainment
Check out our Facebook page for most up to date information regarding events and entertainment. We offer live music in our Taberna dining room.
Additional
Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.labocasantafe.com/
Phone number
(505) 982-3433
Catering
We happily offer full service catering to your home, business or gallery! We specialize in tapas platters, Spanish meat and cheese boards, and paella parties. Please inquire at labocasantafe.com and we will be in touch with availability!
Private party facilities
We offer our beautiful Taberna dining room and patio for private or semi private events. Please inquire at labocasantafe.com and we will be in touch with availability!
Private party contact
Sarah Mohr: (505) 982-3433

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La Boca - Santa Fe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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64 Albuquerque Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Menu

What 4,795 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does La Boca - Santa Fe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Boca - Santa Fe restaurant rated?

Is La Boca - Santa Fe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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