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LA PACENA, London,

LA PACENA

4.7 (23)
£25 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
14 High Street, London, N8 7PB

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
We provide a cosy space to enjoy delicious food with great drinks and music in great comfort.

Hense our name "La Pacena" derives from La Paz, which means peaceful or welcoming in Spanish.

Our roots are from La Paz - Bolivia, carrying on our traditional flavours cooked with love,passion and sharing it here in the UK.

Our menu is a fusion of latin cuisine, ranging from Tapas, Paellas to South American cuisine, mainly offering a variety of dishes from Bolivia.

Our authentic diverse flavours are sure to captivate you and keep you trying a new dish on every visit.

We source our products carefully, prioritising quality in order to keep true to authentic flavours.

Visit us with the certainty that you can sit back and enjoy delicious food in the company of family or friends.

Our caring and committed staff will ensure you have a fantastic experience with us.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, South American, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:15 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    R Martinez
  • Catering
    We can also do catering for parties &amp; private events &amp; decoration. please contact us for more details on la.pacena.ltd@hotmail.com / 0208 340 9400<br />
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, please contact us by email at la.pacena.ltd@hotmail.comWhatsApp: 07897 240314
  • Neighborhood
    Hornsey
  • Parking details
    Free parking right outside the restaurant from 7pm.
  • Public transit
    Nearest train stations: Hornsey station (overground), turnpike lane station (underground)Buses: W3, 144.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Wine

What 23 people are saying

LA PACENA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

23 Reviews
  1. Vicks

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would definitely recommend this restaurant, the atmosphere was great with a Spanish/Latin style interior and traditional music in the background. The food and drinks were also amazing with massive portions for the price and authentic flavours from South America and Spain. The hospitality and service was also great; the staff are attentive, friendly and make sure everything is to your liking. If you are looking for a budget friendly place and great food/vibes which make you feel like you’re on holiday, this is an amazing place to go to.

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  2. RachelE

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I really enjoyed spending my birthday with friends here. There was a warm welcome and great atmosphere. The food was delicious and we were well tended to throughout the evening, despite it being very busy with a large party. I highly recommend this local gem.

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  3. Longwooddave VIP

    Surrey17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little gem. Really friendly and helpful service. Great food, most recommended personally by the chef. Really generous portions and very good value. Felt like we had walked off the street in Havana (we have not been to Bolivia). We visited before an evening at Ally Pally and highly recommended if you are doing the same or of course if you live nearby.

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  4. MartinJ

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 11, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joint birthday and wedding for the family. It was a lovely evening and everyone had a relaxed and enjoyable meal. We would be very happy to go again. Very chilled ambience and the food was great.

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  5. KitKatLondon

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hadn't been for a while but it's a joy to have this as a local restaurant. The food is great and the place is lovely, they really go out of their way to make you feel special - go and eat there right now!

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  6. eizag

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service and wonderful atmosphere

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  7. robertg

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice quaint restaurant Food was Good Bruschetta especially good Service Good

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  8. Rainyday

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st game I've been here and loved it. Delightful staff, very patient and friendly. It will be one of my new favourite locals!

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  9. MatthewK

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and authentic, the waiter was kind and friendly, the ambience was perfect. Definitely will be returning!

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  10. JulianL

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 22, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great evening out. Service, food and drink all very good. As you enter you straight away feel you are in Spain or South America, not Hornsey. Decor appears authentic. Staff very welcoming. Very good tapas menu with plenty of choice and very reasonably priced. Food was super tasty. Towards the end of the evening they started Karaoke it was mainly South American music which added to the atmosphere further. It actually was a shame to leave and return to cold Hornsey.

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FAQs

LA PACENA does offer delivery in partnership with Just Eat. LA PACENA also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8340 9400.

LA PACENA is rated 4.7 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. North London
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Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for LA PACENA

14 High Street, London, N8 7PB

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hornsey
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:15 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, South American, Latin / Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking right outside the restaurant from 7pm.
  • Public transit
    Nearest train stations: Hornsey station (overground), turnpike lane station (underground)Buses: W3, 144.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    R Martinez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We can also do catering for parties &amp; private events &amp; decoration. please contact us for more details on la.pacena.ltd@hotmail.com / 0208 340 9400<br />
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, please contact us by email at la.pacena.ltd@hotmail.comWhatsApp: 07897 240314
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