La Bodega - Kansas City

4.7

1917 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
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.

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Additional information

Location
703 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone number
(816) 472-8272
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Dan Swinney

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Experiences

Weekends In Andorra Apres Ski Party Deck and Menu
$55.00 per person
Mar 7, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
Now for a limited time, La Bodega is offering our special Ski Lodge themed room paired with a very special Coursed Menu designed by Chef Dan Swinney. This menu is centered around the Traditional Fondue of the region. The Four Course party is priced at $55 per guest and is available after 5pm on a daily basis through the Month of March.
Happy Hour!!
Multiple dates available
Special Happy Hour with menu items as well as cocktails! Including our famous sangria at 50% off!

Private dining

What 1,917 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
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Kansas City / Kansas
Great for brunch
Kansas City / Kansas
Great for outdoor dining
Kansas City, MO
Great for brunch
Kansas City, MO
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Bodega in Kansas City is a vibrant, Spanish-inspired gem offering "fantastic tapas," "amazing food," and "incredible sangria." With a lively atmosphere and "outstanding service," it's perfect for group gatherings or intimate occasions. Enjoy "delicious" brunch or dinner, complemented by a "beautiful patio" and "reasonable prices." Highly recommended!

1,917 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Charleston1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the food and service . The flan was amazing
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Sam
Kansas City1 review
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The drinks were great! The food was also very good! A little on the pricey side. The service was slow tough.
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Janet VIP
Kansas City19 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter, Och, was excellent. He recommended tapas for us, and they were delicious!
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timothy
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent and the ambience was nice. Kind of an odd location geographically speaking but nice once inside. Service was a little slow but it was understandable because it was very busy and the server was as attentive as possible.
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Mark
Kansas City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Five stars, definitely my favorite dining experience in KC. The 4 stars for value is because it’s a little expensive, but it’s worth it and the kind of food, service, and atmosphere that should cost more. Maybe I should have rated that as N/A. We came last week, too, had almost entirely different tapas each time, and enjoyed both experiences.
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Jason
Seattle2 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Not worth the drive. Not worth the gas. Not worth the time.
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Maurice VIP
Kansas City46 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food in a fun atmosphere. Great for sharing with friends and family.
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Kim
Kansas City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was exceptional and the waitress was beyond attentive. Will definitely be going back. The food was amazing!! Never disappoints ❤️
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Grant
Kansas City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What an incredible, fun, and savory experience. We had way too much food for just two people so I would take some friends with you. And order the paella (pie-a-ya). While you wait on that, grab a couple of tapas - we had the braised short rib and potatoes. Both were awesome. Now the paella - get ready for some ridiculous flavors. The lemon/tang of the rice, the heat of the chorizo, the succulent clams and muscles. It all works and listen to your server. They did us right.
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Jay
Kansas City6 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was okay but lacked flavor. Not what we're use to at this restaurant. Service was great!
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FAQs

La Bodega - Kansas City does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. La Bodega - Kansas City also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 472-8272.

La Bodega - Kansas City is rated 4.7 stars by 1917 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.