The service was fantastic, the food was amazing . The beer was cold .The burgers are the best I have had and the calamari melted in you’re mouth . I’ll be back 👍👍
Love the place and the staff is friendly and very welcoming and the food here is great
What's wonderful place to dine service is awesome food was incredible
The steak I had was cooked to perfection, service was great and a wonderful atmosphere.
I loved Swish back in the day and Viva recently too but my friends and i are so disapointed the club has closed! The music was always good and drinks were cheap - something I find Adelaide lacks in. I thought it was always really popular?!?
Why did Viva close? Is there any chance it will re open?
We visited La Boca for dinner tonight and had a really delicious meal. I opted for the boneless scotch which they do medium rare although the accompanying chimichurri nearly set me on fire. We ordered a selection of sides for the table and the truffle fries were absolutely delicious. I also loved the tomatoe and boccancini salad, kind of a random one for an Argentinian grill restaurant but delectable all the same
Popped in for La Boca's express lunch. Choose your meat, choose your side, choose your sauce. We opted for the skirt steak and pork belly. Both were incredibly tender and full of flavour. It was speedy service - we were in and out in 40mins.
I have just been to La Boca Grill in the CBD, we had good experiences before, hence, told my friends to come over for my farewell, they seemed to have had issues in the kitchen probably it is because is Tuesday, however, if you are not ready, just don’t open the doors that day.
- The best of the menu was sold out
- Ontrade came after mains!
- No fried chips were served until we finished our meats
- Gnocci came dry and cold
- Lasagna was bad and cold
Bad luck or not, it was not a pleasant experience.
The staff on the ground was very polite, perhaps extremelly polite it felt I was at “windy point” in some moments. Serbian guy very professional, we understood it was not his mistake even if he didn’t even complained about who was responsible.
They didn’t charge for their mistakes and gave us free wine and 2 free ice creams however that doesn’t solve the main issue.
The Food was very well presented and cooked to the temperature which was what I needed and the done ness was nice. The service was impeccable - our server Dolton was polite and hospitable and had great knowledge of not only food - but beverage in general . Thank you for the great experience.
A lovely experience had by all of us who visited this place. Plenty of seating options (high tables, booths etc), awesome atmosphere (can watch the chefs preparing the meat) and all using fresh ingredients and simple combinations. There’s also a couple of options for those like myself that don’t like red meat, although the menu is all for the meat lovers! I went with a handful of avid meat eaters and they absolutely loved their choices (asado, rib eye, steaks). The service can be tad disorganized but otherwise would highly recommend!
Very delicious food! For an entree we shared the meat and cheese platter and bread with tomato pesto. Delicious everything was perfect. Loved the cheeses, meats olives and the bread was great. For main I had a 250g steak with the corn cob. The steak was seasoned perfectly and cooked perfectly. I loved the sauce that came with it. The corn cob was juicy and nicely charred. The chilli aioli was great. Overall everything was cooked perfectly and everything was bursti with flavour. The only let down for me was that it was too cold inside
We dropped in for Express lunch and ended up having the most succulent pork ever. Crispy on the edge and super soft inside. All their meats are well cooked and well seasoned. They have a reasonable deal for lunch and their cocktails are super amazing. The ambience is vibrant and lively. The staff is courteous and they take good care of you!
La Boca, what a funky atmosphere. The comics on the tables were great entertainment whilst waiting for our dishes. Steak was cooked beautifully and the traditional Argentinian bread was light and fluffy. You'll leave this place doing the tango.
La Boca definitely stands out in terms of customer service. I do give props to the gentleman who swiftly changed my drink (because I didn't know it had bourbon in it) at no cost. You can tell that staff here do their best to cater to their customers' needs.
We ordered the Oysters to start off with and the Parrillada platter (for two). The oysters were small however the assorted traditional toppings complimented them well. The platter is notably pricey and I was expecting bigger portion sizes. I suppose it it should be no surprise as we were dining in an Argentinian restaurant. They have a great selection of cocktails and I particularly enjoyed their espresso martini.
The vibe exudes casual fine dining and the customer service reflects that but not so much the decor and relatively loud music. With that it attracted groups of people who just wanted to wind down and drink with friends.
Amant De La Nourriture
+3.5
Drinks (cocktails) lovely and refreshing. Food was delicious, staff friendly and welcoming. Interior was interesting. Enjoyed our visit here, will probably visit again next time we visit Adelaide.
Has been a while since this one, from what i remember great food, great cocktails, great ambience
Definitely one to try, except for when your partner knocks a full cocktail over somebody else haha.
Overall we had a fantastic night at La Boca. After spending the afternoon at the football La Boca definitely didn't disappoint. The serving sizes were generous and the meat cooked perfectly. The waiting staff were warm and attentive and certainly added to the experience. Prices were on the higher side but I don't mind paying a little extra when the food and service are as good as they are at La Boca. The only downside was the wine list that could easily be improved. Will definitely be returning
Our mid-week dinner was wonderful! We had the festival of food which allowed us a small taste of some entree dishes which was nice. A couple of people on the table don't eat pork so required a modification to the usual dishes they send out for tasting. Unfortunately, the modified dishes were nicer than the standard dishes. The chicken main was one of the best chicken dishes I have had in a long time, it was cooked to perfection and the flavours on the plate were great. The barramundi was amazing! Great to see so much time and care in the plating of the dishes. Overall a great experience.
We have been here twice in two months to celebrate birthdays!
Great food, great service, great price - have recommended to family and friends!
Incredibly large serving sizes. We got 3 entrees and a 2 person main meal for 4 people and we just couldn't finish everything.
We absolutely enjoyed the entrees of bread and dips, char grilled squid (although it wasn't that char grilled) and the crispy mushrooms.
We got the mixed platter for two. Be warned the cuts of meat were chewy but we enjoyed it nonetheless.
I do intend to return again.
This place made my year and it's the first week of Jan! The staff are amazing, the food is amazing, the drinks are amazing! The live band set a great mood and the atmosphere is awesome!
The venue is very spacious with an extravagant open kitchen, several long communal tables and large booths all in a rich dark wood giving it a sophisticated, cool and moody atmosphere. Launching La Boca Up Late they have live entertainment and a variety of Argentinean drinks and finger food on the menu up until the early hours of the morning.
The food, atmosphere and service were sensational. The 4 course tasting menu was superb and the pork crackling was yummy. The DJ was great and the live music was also top stuff. We will be going back.
The Sunday buffet is a must. Don’t be turned off but the moderate selection, the food here isn’t about quantity but it’s all about quality. The meat is cooked perfectly in the traditional manner over hot coals and the vegetables, which I normally ignore at a buffet, are sensational. It’s not easy but make sure you leave room for dessert, the selection is beautifully displayed out and cut into bite sized pieces so you can try everything. The waiting staff are also excellent, very polite and attentive and the place it nicely decorated. Le Boca is great value for money and place I regularly return to.
This place blew me away. Certainly the service left a lot to be desired but the food made up for it. The meat was melt in your mouth delicious, and we couldn't get enough of that chimmichuri.
First time visiting La Boca and I loved it!! I ordered the 300g sirloin steak and it came with corn on cob (delicious flavouring) and side of chips marinated in chimichurri (is that how it's spelt??) seasoning. They also bring out a bottle of chimichurri sauce to accompany your steak. Definitely will be returning :)
My kind of place, where meat is the hero and salad is an afterthought! Great environment and I love the smell of the fire as you walk in. The best meat in Adelaide by far :D
Adjacent to the Stamford Hotel, La Boca Bar and Grill has been around for a couple of years now and thanks to their success, have expanded to Sydney and possibly Melbourne in the near future. They clearly pride themselves on providing customers with a genuine Argentinian night out – the head chef, the Asador style of cooking (over charcoal) and the grill itself all hail from Argentina. On The Chopping Board (OTCB) were invited by The Stamford Hotel to an ‘Argentinian Experience’ hosted by the Head Chef at La Boca Bar and Grill – Nicolas Arriola. All food and beverages were provided on behalf of La Boca Bar and Grill.
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La Boca is a barrio, or neighbourhood, in the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires. Here in Adelaide we are lucky enough to have our own little piece of Argentina at La Boca Bar and Grill on North Terrace. La Boca Bar and Grill is an authentic Argentinian grill house that specialises in barbequing meat over an Asador grill, or fire pit. The Asador cooking style utilises an Argentinian handcrafted grill along with Australian red gum and Argentinian charcoal which deliver the smoky grill flavours to the slow-cooked Asador meats. Speaking of meat, La Boca sources local 100% grass-fed meat from the Coonawarra region. Whilst I have had the pleasure of dining at La Boca Bar and Grill previously and enjoyed the succulent Asador meats for dinner, I haven’t had the chance to try more of their extensive menu. Luckily for me, Adelaide Food Central was invited to sample La Boca’s newly updated menu, which includes the likes of picadas and cocktails. A picada in Argentina is traditionally a selection of finger foods artfully arranged for everyone to share served in the lead up to a main meal. All food and drinks were provided free of charge.
This Argentinian style BBQ grill restaurant was highly recommended by my hotel next door. In Adelaide for work, walking 30m from the front of my hotel to La Boca made for an easy dinner decision. I certainly should have googled the menu before being seated, as my stomach did a little flip on seeing the prices... By this stage, I had already been taken in by the aroma wafting from the open bbq pit. Entree was the best empanadas I have ever had, and the bbq lamb main was way better than I had expected. Wallet was a lot lighter upon leaving, but I am glad to have had the experience.
We only dropped in for a cool drink, noticed the meat slow cooking over the fire & decided to come back for dinner. The staff were super friendly & the food was sensational.
Excellent food and service at surprising cheap prices.
We've been here 3 or 4 times and always enjoyed the experience.
Will definitely be back!
If ur in the mood for slow cooked Argentinian meat then La Boca is it. It boasts the charcoal fire pit and has an Argentinian theme which I like alot. Our waiter was pretty friendly and attentive and suggested good wine. It was great value for money especially the choice of 4 entrees for $22- definitely try the empanadas. 👌
The steak was quite deelish with a smokey flavour from the fire pit, sweet roasted tomatoes & complemented with a great chimichurri sauce. We finished with white chocolate cigars and a tiramisu 😀
Went last night with a large group so had a set menu which was great value for $38pp. We were all seated together on one large table near the window and the service was great. Will definitely go again and try their everyday menu. Loved the sauce they had on the table!
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The best thing about La Boca is the food. We booked a dinner slot for three people and as soon as we walked in were greeted with utmost care and hospitality. The waitress took special care to check up on us every couple of minutes which is always a bonus. Furthermore, there were always a good handful of staff waiting tables at all times to ask any questions or make requests. Interestingly enough, there were actually a couple of Argentinian staff waiting (at least, I think they were Argentinian lol), which, to us, definitely added an authenticity to the experience. Speaking of authenticity, upon walking through the front door, we were treated with the sights, sounds and smells of Argentinian cuisine and culture. The Asador (giant cattle, pig and other delicious-smelling animals suspended and slow-roasted on large vertical grills for the entire day) were fired up and blasting us with their sizzling heat (dress light if you come to eat here) as we were shown to our table, and the atmosphere was a noticably jovial but laid-back one with (probably) Argentinian tango and some sort of salsa playing through the evening. There was a bar and large-screen TV's positioned nearby the Asador pit, and the decor was tasteful and modern, with wall-to-wall french windows facing some of Adelaide's more interesting landmarks - in short, we were never bored while waiting (the surprisingly short time) for the entrees - extremely tangy, full-of-flavour snacks that were surprisingly. we went overboard with the entrees and were rewarded with a variety of flavours such as duck liver pate with fig jam, fish pate, spicy chorizo and blood sausages, pickled eggplants, handmade breads, dips and fresh rocket salad. All the while, the friendly and attentive staff were keeping track of our evening. Once we had finished entrees, our mains and side dishes were brought out in no time at all, and we were, again, pleasantly astounded with the large portions and, more importantly, the smells eminating from our meals. I could tell that the ingredients used were top quality and the freshness and attention to detail of the dishes was well worth the price.
As soon as our mains were brought out, we had a tinge of regret at having ordered the entrees because of the former's volume, but it was very difficult to leave anything behind as the flavours were so unusual and delicious to us. The mixed Creole Asador consisted of some sort of giant Turkey leg, lamb chop and some VERY delicious pork. The taste and smell was overwhlming in its quality and I found myself hurrying to finish everything on my plate. The second main consisting of Quinoa salad was a smogasbord of curd, grains, fresh salad and vegetables with a delicious dressing. The third main was an extremely well-presented selection of grilled vegetables on beds of eggplants, all served on a large wooden board - the smell of freshly barbecued coal-infused vegetables is simply unforgettable.
There was a nice selection of mineral water, teas, coffee, and alcohol, with one of us enjoying a great dry white wine, the other - a Corona and lime. Unfortunately, we didn't have any space left over for dessert, but the tea portions were very generous.
Overall plenty of staff - our friendly waitress was even able to memorise our order without paper and pen, plenty of meat (there is an impressive selection of fish and vegetarian mains and side dishes), plenty of character and flavour, great service, and most importantly EXCELLENT FOOD! Very Argentinian and very worth your time and money.
Stop reading this review and go there. Right now.
Definitely one of my favorite restaurants! Amazing dishes, beautiful wines and ALL desserts are a 10/10.
Huge restaurant with great vibes and perfect customer service!
Definitely a keeper 👌
We were very impressed with the service we received as soon as we walked in. We ordered the scotch fillet and chicken thigh and were very happy with the serving size and especially the quality of the steak.We are already planning our 'next time'.
Smokey. Good service, good atmosphere. Food was fantastic - the steak was so lovely and that chimichuri sauce is to die for!
Beware of the price though, it's a bit on the higher end, with rather small portions. The smoke as well - is it really necessary to flame your beef in front of everyone and smoke up the place? Be prepared to wash your clothes and hair after this! Also my mate was so sensitive to the smoke that he couldn't stop sneezing.
Give it a miss if you have a sensitive nose and would like to find somewhere cheaper, otherwise come here for a good steak.
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Taste what that smokey smell is all about!. Took the opportunity to sample the menu, started with a mixed plate (duck liver pate, sweetbreads, sausage and pickled eggplant with cheese) then shared a chicken thigh with sides of mashed pumpkin and grilled corn (described as less than a side but more than a garnish, I think the pumpkin was enough for a side) and a rocket/pear salad. Ok, to be picky the rocket served with the starters was lacklustre. Wait staff who served us were good, knew the menu, were prompt. I did notice one staff member running, oh dear. Service seemed to be organised and efficient, we were asked if we wanted to wait between courses. This is the best incarnation the Stamford have ever had in the space, it is a pity they did away with the carpet though because it is a good sound insulator. We arrived at around 8pm on a Monday night and the place was busy, loads more on the menu to try another time. Chicken was really succulent, all starters were good, with the sausage being the highlight. Coupled with the nice Japanese place next door, I reckon the Stamford have truly lifted their game.
Foodie. Been there a few times, love the food, great atmosphere, staff are great! Highly recommend the place to go for an awesome dinner, drinks and it turns into a nightclub late at night! Lots of fun!
A top steak. Ate here for the 3rd or 4th time last night with a business associate, enjoyed a 350gm Aged Scotch (at the chef's recommendation) which was cooked medium rare as ordered - we had the salad of the day and the fritas as sides which were both tasty. The steak was definitely up there with one's i've had at Sosta and Gauchos. Service was fine on this visit - we didn't feel 'smothered' like some places. I feel their pricing reflects the quality. Didn't have room for dessert!
Disappointed. Our party of 4 adults and 4 children arrived early, 6.30-ish. Firstly., the drinks order was not filled correctly, then we had a long wait for our orders to be taken, and an even longer wait (almost an hour) for the order to arrive, which prompted a query from us to how much longer we needed to wait. We were told it was on it's way but waited a further 5 minutes. When the orders arrived all the food was cold to luke warm. The only hot food were the roast potatoes. Truly an unacceptable performance. When I raised it with the maitre'd he apologized and then provided a discount, which was welcome but we would have preferred our food hot. I do wonder how many others in the restaurant last night had cold food.
Excellent food and service. We had a fantastic meal Friday night here... and the atmosphere was equally as good. the three meat plate was full of some of the tastiest meat I have eaten at a restaurant. Our waiter Jimmy was superb. we will certainly be back
Yummy Smokey Ribs!. La Boca is a restaurant with smokey flavours smoke from the assador grill. Staff are friendly with smile on the face. We ordered few of the dishes. Although we had to wait for a while due to busy dinner, we still enjoy the atmosphere. The pork ribs was juicy smokey and grilled well. Flat bread with dips also tasty. I will come back for another meal.
Good service. The service we received at La Boca Bar and Grill was outstanding. The waitress was extremely helpful and attentive. We enjoyed the food but in retrospect wished we had ordered more entrees, rather than a main course. The venue became a bit smoky. Would be a great place for a crowd.
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Smokey Goodness. La Boca is defiantly for the carnivore eater with massive smokey flavours to be consumed from the assador grill. dined in for a massive lunch tasting several dishes of the menu.
A crowd favorite being the assador chicken , juicy smokey and buttery in flavour. the pan con chimi (flat bread ) with dips also hit the spot, savouring the pesto dip to spread all over the steak was delicious. A big thumbs on the Argentine burger - a delicious chimichurri sauce and mouth watering patty. However the chips let the meal the down, under seasoned and slightly under cooked.
La Boca had a great first impression (the grill and and bar being a great feature point) unfortunately the experience was numbed by the staff who seemed more interested talking among them selves than doing their job. we had to wait 15 minutes to find out if we could move to a larger table (all the food wouldn't fit) - and staff not knowing whether they were able to make ice coffee or not ??
Overall was a pleasant experience, a few little tweaks and La Baco could really hit it off for reasonable priced Argentine food in Adelaide.
Very attentive and friendly staff. Excellent food. Reasonable price (but I am from Perth where meals like we had would cost at least 1/3 more). Definitely will come back when next in Adelaide.
Great place!. Amazing atmosphere. The waitress who attended to us was very in the know and was very friendly. My partner and I had perfect food. My steak was cooked perfectly. would definitely recommend and revisiting again soon!
Food was amazing!! It was unfortunate they had sold out on a lot of things but what we ordered was still YUM! Our waitress 'Lexy' was fantastic! Very knowledgable and super friendly. However STEVE (I think manager?) was so frantic! Unprofessional... I wanted to whack him one to snap him out of it haha!
Delicious. Fantastic food! Great service, waitress explained all the food perfectly. Friendly staff.
Loved everything. Definitely recommend trying the entradas. Lots of tasty morsels I probably wouldn't normally order. Just delicious!
Will definitely be returning!
Absolutely tasty. I will be back.. I enjoyed the lunch buffet this weekend. There was a great selection of food that included a wide range of meats (of course!), vegies, salads, empanadas, breads, dips, desserts and more. You got to try almost everything that they have to offer. Food was cooked perfectly. Staff were lovely. Atmosphere was fun. This place would be prefect for groups.
Great food and service. Had a fantastic night.
Amazing and delicious! I know because I've grown up on real Argentinean Asado being the country too! The smells of the open pit BBQ bring back some memories. very happy and content memories! bring on the beef
The meaning of la boca is more or less “the mouth”. It is also apparently a region, or barrio, of Buenos Aires. Not entirely sure which angle they have taken with this, perhaps a little of both.
The meat was delicious. My wife loved the squid. And the sauce was great with the meats. The beef steaks, lamb and crunchy pork belly were my favs. Will probably go alacarte next time and pick my favourite meats now that I've tried them all. All the meat was tender.
Onkaparinga Fox Control
+5
Delicious steak and awesome service!
After reading some of the average reviews, we were not sure to expect but could not be more impressed.
Our daughters 'kids meal' came out super fast and our steaks were cooked exactly how we asked. The only little thing we would suggest is maybe an option of potato or chips on the side.
Great atmosphere and all staff we had contact with were super friendly and made us feel like valued customers!
Love loved this place! Had a fabulous shared meat platter with my partner, we both love to eat so we were sceptical about the share platters but was not disappointed!! We ordered the 'butchers selection' for $99 which come with an attractive amount of different meats all cooked beautifully. We also ordered a side of rosemary potato chips and an entree of 'wood grilled squid' and by all means was the best squid I've ever had. Recommend this place to anyone wanting to try a good Argentinean restaurant. 10/10
Wow. It’s been a long time I’ve had a steak that good. Well more like hunk of meat but it was delicious, well seasoned, juicy and cooked perfectly. Friendly attentive staffed. Large place so no trouble fitting me in and open Easter Monday. I’ve I was a local I’d become a regular.
💛 churros
🍗 peri peri chicken wings
🐟 grilled barramundi
🍖 asado grilled meat
🍫 chocolate cake
🍨 ice cream
🐽 pork sausage
🐙 grilled calamari
🧀 ham & cheese empanada
🍟 shoestring fries
🐑 lamb sausage
🏠: @labocaadelaide
📍: North Terrace, Adelaide
📝: Up for an Argentinian feast? Don’t look past La Boca Adelaide. Treat yourself with an endless line up of asado meats you can indulge yourself in.
❤️: I ordered and devoured my desserts first thing we sat down 🤣. Loved the chocolate ice cream that was strong and not too sweet. For the meats, I absolutely loved the lamb that was so tender and flavorful. The empanadas were also delicious—make sure you have it when it’s still hot and cheesy too!
The food was lovely. The staff were friendly and helpful. Pleasant ambience. It's a little bit pricey but nice.
Friendly. Explained how the all you can eat works. First night back since Christmas closure. Meat cooked beautifully . Lots of it. Desert was tasty. All up good environment, tasty food. Good for a group or a couple.
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