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La Bodega - Leawood

4311 W 119th St., Leawood, KS 66209
913-428-8272
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Ranked #13 of 66 restaurants in Leawood
Price range: S$25 - S$38
Cuisines: Spanish
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Roe Ave
Description: Tapas -- 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. It signifies leisure, camaraderie and good humor. In Spain, Tapas are almost always accompanied by wine. 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, to whet the appetite for the next, and to stimulate sociability, at which the Spanish excel.
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Kansas City
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54 reviews 54 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

For lunch on the patio, I had the La Bodega version of the Torta Cubano. The flavor and ingredients were first rate, although I had a minor issue with the use of a hoagie style bun instead of grilled slices of Cuban bread. The torta was accompanied with a side of Papas Fritas with a delicious roasted garlic aioli dressing.... More

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Rahway, New Jersey
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90 reviews 90 reviews
57 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We tried many plates and I enjoyed most. Some were truly amazing like the dates with bacon and the goat cheese with fig jelly on a crostini!!! I wast thrilled with the drinks but that's ok!

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28 reviews 28 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

We went on a Saturday for lunch. We enjoyed the food. The service was wonderful. The seating is getting aged. Cushions are wearing down. Average value - good food but priced like great food.

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20 reviews 20 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

I want for a birthday dinner with the family and loved every minute. I made a reservation and they promptly seated me with no problems. I am glad we made the reservation, it was a Friday night and packed. The service was great however a little slow. He greeted us, went over the menu, and brought waters over, however it... More

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Wichita, Kansas
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24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Went there for weekday lunch. Tapas buffet looked nice however I could not pass up the sea bass. It was some of the best I have had and presentation was nice. This is really a cool place in the evening when things are hopping

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Kansas
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55 reviews 55 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

Having been to the SW Blvd location numerous times, my wife and I finally made it to the Leawood location. Now that we have, we'll probably become regulars. The food is always good. We always get the tapas, and every time we say we'll venture to the entrees on our next visit, but we never do. I love seafood, and... More

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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

We stopped in for lunch while in the area. The wait staff were very helpful, attentive and friendly. I have nothing but good things to say about the quailty and freshness of the food. We will not hesitate to go back!! GOOD JOB La Bodega!!!!

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Overland Park, Kansas
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75 reviews 75 reviews
55 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

I have been to La Bodega before at the Downtown KC location. This was my first try at Leawood, KS location. We were there for the Happy Hour for a company holiday party. The decor is inviting and the wait staff helpful. There were several tapas (small plates) on special for happy hour. All of them were good, but make... More

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Denver, Colorado
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58 reviews 58 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

When I lived in KC years ago I frequented the Southwest Blvd location. Now that I only visit KC once or twice a year, I meet a friend here each time. Go for the tapas. Don't get the buffet. Don't get an entree. Get the tapas. It is a tapas restaurant. So get the tapas. Why? Because that is half... More

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Olathe, Kansas
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35 reviews 35 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

Whether its lunch with clients, happy hour with friends, or dinner with hubby, La Bodega aways delivers! I just wish it weren't so crowded; wait times can be ghastly.

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