La Boca - Santa Fe

4.8

5425 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Mar 4, 2025

7:00 PM

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Booked 26 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Lively

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!

Order delivery or takeout

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!

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 5,425 people are saying

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
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Mexico
Best Food
New Mexico
Hot spot
New Mexico
Most Booked
Santa Fe / Mountains
Best Food
Santa Fe / Mountains
Best Value
Santa Fe / Mountains
Hot spot
Santa Fe / Mountains
Great for fine wines
Santa Fe / Mountains
Lively
Santa Fe / Mountains
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Boca in Santa Fe offers an "intimate and cozy" atmosphere with "exceptional small plates" and a "wonderful wine list." Diners rave about the "creative, balanced menu" and "attentive, knowledgeable" service. Frequent mentions highlight the "delicious tapas," "superior live music," and "consistently great" dining experience, making it a must-visit spot.

5,425 Reviews

S
Susan
VIP
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Boca is one of those places were it is consistently good. We have never had a dish we didn’t like. The food is amazing. The gin and tonics are delicious and light. Service is always attentive. It’s always a great option for food in Santa Fe.
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SteveK
Jackson Hole
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great options with small plates and decent wine selection. Attentive service. Not fancy but worth checking out.
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Douglas
VIP
New York City
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great range of tapas well prepared and delivered. Out servers were helpful in guiding to portions and flavor’s of various dishes. The kitchen delivered delicious and well presented plates that our table of 4 shared with enthusiasm for each dish. The focus on Spanish wines was a nice touch for this menu. Would happily return.
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PatriciaF
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff and ambiance were excellent. The food was mediocre. My husband is a huge fan of garlic shrimp, so we ordered the dish at La Boca. It had only a hint of garlic and was so salty it was nearly inedible. We also had the mussels which were just OK. We ordered bread to enjoy the sauces which was brought out with a side of olive oil. The oil was rancid and left a horrible taste. We have been to Spain dozens of times and the flavors were authentic but overall the meal was mediocre. We did not find it worth the money and were overall disappointed with the meal. Serving rancid oil and over salting a delicate dish like shrimp are just inexcusable.
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Laurie
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as Always! We plan to eat here when we are in town
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OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
Central Texas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely DELICIOUS! Some of the best food we have had in Santa Fe. Definitely will be back every trip from here on out.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing place. The food and wine selection was stellar. Attentive servers.
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Aliza
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was wonderful and my server was fantastic! Recommended some great sherry to us for the meal.
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Elizabeth
VIP
Central Coast
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am very impressed with the staff, they are excellent. The food is great and the atmosphere is intimate and cozy.
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Jodi
VIP
Houston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a hidden gem! We ate in the room at the back, which is actually a totally separate entrance, that had a live guitarist. We all commented that even though we were right in front of the stage we could still talk to each other. The food was beyond delicious and the portions were perfect for sharing. The server did an excellent job of recommending delicious wine based off of our tastes. Highly, highly recommend.
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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 4.8 stars by 5425 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 4, 2025

7:00 PM

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Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

72 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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!

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La Boca - Santa Fe

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