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    Bocata Kitchen

    4.0 (123 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    BOCATA KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Saw an instagram post about this restaurant and was excited to try it. We get there around 3 on a Sunday, saw many people in tables with no food so I thought they were probably done eating and just chatting. Well, I was wrong!! We waited 30mins to get our drinks, soon we realized the people in the tables had been waiting to be served their food. So we decided to wait another 30mins for our food since it was super hyped on social media. The cebiche is by far the worst we've tried ever!! The aguadito is s soup and you would think it would be hot but no not hot/lukewarm, it was cold!! The lomo a la pobre was okay but I didn't enjoy it since the service was terrible and the wait for subpar food made it worst.

    LOMO SALTADO!
    Arlene A.

    If you have not been to this amazing place, you are missing out! The food, the service all amazing! We drove over 3 hours to get here and it was well worth the drive! If you want truly authentic Peruvian cuisine, look no further! Can't wait to come back and try more deliciousness!

    Pollo a la brasa
    Priscilla C.

    I came for the pollo a la brasa, and i was disappointed chicken was super dry sauces didnt help at all. So sad i cant find a good peruvian rotisserie chicken. The tallarin verde was good. The maracuya was delicious! The service was great we had a nice waitress. The place is nice but small and parking was limited. Will try and come back next time and try the Seafood platter.

    Very good food

    The food is very good would come again The drinks are very good the staff is very helpful The restaurant feels very much like home

    $3.20 for using card. BRING CASH
    Angela A.

    The unassuming charm of this Peruvian gem left an indelible mark on my culinary senses. Nestled inconspicuously, it may not flaunt the sophistication of places like Cabra, known for its enticing Lomo Saltado, but it far surpasses expectations in flavor and authenticity. Every dish bursts with meticulously crafted flavors, demonstrating an unparalleled dedication to culinary classics that your taste buds will undeniably appreciate. The service, though warm, could benefit from more efficiency, and the restroom needs a functional lock. These minor issues, however, don't overshadow the remarkable dining experience. I'm already planning my next visit later this month. Truly, I'm hooked. Bring cash. They charge $3.20 for swiping a card. Also parking is limited.

    CEVICHE MIXTO
    Miguel P.

    Mi viaje a LA fue bueno, antes de salir Pase por este cálido restaurante y me pedí este manjar,EL CEVICHE!! La experiencia en este acogedor restaurante fue muy agradable. El CEVICHE completo en sabor,temperatura, aroma ,técnica y a la vista enamora. La atención muy buena y el chef Andy una excelente persona.

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    Amazing customer service! Great variety, music and food. Great Peruvian flavor in the South LA Area.

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    Amazing service and very delicious food! I highly recommend this place! Very friendly and inviting ambiance!

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    Love this spot! It's a local favorite! I can always count on the flavor and consistency.

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    The lady literally charged me for extra sauce a dollar eqch they are rude not worth the expensive price

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    2 years ago

    Ordered 2x and both times they cancelled my order saying kitchen was closed . Both times I ordered was during the day

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    Fresh, hot and delicious chicken dishes and soup. Would definitely return. Lomo Salgado was great.

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    Amazing meal! Glad we had a reservation on a Saturday night as they were super busy. The menu had…read moreso many different options but we knew we wanted to try pasta and a pizza. Going in we were going over order with the intent to bring food home just so we could taste more items on the menu. Started with FIORI DI ZUCCA which are squash blossoms stuffed with ricotta deep fried in a batter. Each bite was so delicious, a good amount of ricotta, and each bite was still super crispy. We also got XXTRA PEPPERONI LOVERS Pinsa. Crust was doughy yet crisp, not greasy at all I would just the right amount of cheese and sauce. So we knew that we would be full, but we wanted to try a couple pastas one red sauce, and one white sauce. The CACIO E PEPE I just the right amount of pepper and creamy sauce, noodles cooked perfectly. PAPPARDELLE ALLA VACCINARA was definitely my favorite, noodles in a braised oxtail ragu. Service was on point, checked on his frequently, but didn't rush us, even though the restaurant was super busy, and just overall very friendly. We would definitely go back to try more entrées and even get the pallardelle again with the squash blossoms. You have to pay for valet in the front but I would rather do that than to worry about parking.

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