Experts' Choice Award La Boca
What the experts agree on
La Boca serves creative Spanish tapas in a tiny, perpetually packed downtown spot run by a James Beard-nominated chef. Half-price happy hour (3-5pm) and an impressive sherry selection make it a steal.
“A hopping tapas spot straight from Spain.”
– Gayot
Concierge "Local chef James Campbell Caruso opened this new restaurant downtown to introduce Santa Fe to tapas, and the place is buzzing."
Michelin Guide "Lively and popular, this downtown tapas restaurant focuses on flavorful, creative small plates, such as cured tuna with fried quail eggs, or smoky grilled artichokes with orange zest."
Travel + Leisure "Stop in for half-price tapas every day from three to five and order everything on the menu, which includes Pincho de Puerco and a fried egg with chorizo rioja and potatoes." Full review
Afar Magazine "It's all about creative, contemporary tapas and small plates at the small, popular storefront of La Boca." Full review
Independent "Nibble your way through tapas at La Boca, opened by a James Beard Award nominee, with a Mediterranean-inspired menu with grilled eggplant, hummus, patatas bravas, and chorizo con huevo, and a chunky wine list that includes a rare sighting of Spanish sherry"
