We came here for lunch and was impressed by the colorful atmosphere. Service was a bit slow but picked up once we got our food. Menu is a mix of latin dishes, Spanish style rice with prawns, corn and beans was flavorful. The nachos were different than expected with thick tortillas topped with salsa, guacamole and pulled pork. A nice kick with jalapeños as well. The fish tacos were dry. No salsa just a square breaded chunk of fish atop cabbage. Average. The Michelada was ok. You can choose your beer and then a little tomato juice, lots of chili salt and lime juice is added. I think the food and drinks here are hit or miss. Would ask for extra hot sauce or salsa on the side to spice up the dishes. read more

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Use to love going here, but since the tacos went Gluten free they are very mid now. Cola wings are awesome though. And the vibes are always good in there. Need to fix them tacos though! read more

Bodega is a South American bar and cantina serving street food such as burritos, quesdillas, and nachos and light bites such as taco's and salads. I first went here for a cocktail making class which took place in the Sugarloaf bar downstairs in the basement. This bar is also available for private hire, and would be great way to celebrate a special occasion by having your own private party downstairs. After working up an appetite we decided to stay to have a bite to eat. I choose the Bodega burrito which was served with sweet potato fries and salad. The sweet potato fries are to die for, and I have been inspired to make them at home. The burrito was flavoursome and filing, and as a result I had no room for dessert. Maybe next time! The restaurant can get busy at weekends and at peak times, so be prepared for a small wait but that gives you an opportunity to try one of the many cocktails from the menu if that is your kind of thing. I will defintely be returning! read more

Bodega is another Bitters'n'Twisted bar in the centre of Birmingham. Well, I say bar - more resturant with excellent cocktails. I popped in here last night and sampled one of their non-alcoholic cocktails, which was delicious (Pomegranite Fizz - recommended). I come here fairly regularly as it's a great place to meet up with friends, go for a reasonably priced meal or as a venue to celebrate with work friends. The Burrito's are faultless. Lots of taste, a range of spice options and (as previously said by other yelpers) Sweet potato fries to die for. Their cocktail menu is extensive, but if you want to try something different - try a "Dias de los muertos" (It's on the Happy Hour menu). There is always a good atmosphere in here and the staff are very helpful and pleasant. I would advise to try a cocktail in happy hour, as they can be expensive out of these times. read more

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Bodega is on my top 10 best places to eat in Birmingham. Even being also one of the busiest places to eat ever! Yes, it's difficult to find a table there, but as soon as you find it, grab it and enjoy the moment! The South American bar and restaurant catch your eyes with a menu that bring back memories to anyone who already visited any Latin American country. For me, it's the perfect place to bring friends and speak a bit of Portuguese while drinking some caipirinhas. I love the place. The decor, music, staff, people around. Great vibe, great food. Food is exceptional indeed. And I just can't get enough of talking and eating it . Last time visiting, I tried a Peruvian meal that I never had before and for my surprise, it reminds me a lot my mom's food. No, she is not Peruvian but rice and beef is something she knows how to cook well! Lomo Saltado is delicious and I am putting Peru`s gastronomy in my list of best food! I love it and I would ask it again and again! The soy sauce, red wine and Pisco combination is just perfect. A perfect main portion for someone who was hungry indeed. My dessert was a Mexican classic that can be find anywhere in the word. Thank God! Churros. It brings back memories of a childhood not in Mexico, but in Brazil, where children take churros as well as serious than ice cream or chocolate. Bodega's one is crunchy and delicious! I pretty much like the options of wine they have and it was very good to share a bottle of Albali Crianza with a special friend , in a special occasion. As I never visited Bodega without finish my day with a caipirinha. Angelica's one was the right choice and even it was served in a very gracious ( but small) glass, the pineapple , rum and believe or not, banana cream, was just delicious. The drinks were 2 for £ 4 and I recommend you visit soon to try it! The fact they use a homemade cachaça also win some points from me. Love it! Non alcoholic drinks are also served at Bodega. I am not powered by alcohol all the time. ;o) And if you are visiting but not into cocktails, try some Agua Fresca, a soft drink of goddesses! Bodega is great indeed. I just wish they have more room or they would have another bar exactly the same in town as a second option for amazing Latin American experience! read more

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Bizarrely the first time I've eaten here as normally they are too full for walk-in custom. On walking in there's a nice, relaxing vibe due to the music, colour and decor. We decided to share a few items from the street menu - 4 between 2 of us was way too much as the portions are very generous, I would recommend 3 maximum even if you're very hungry. The chicken quasedillas were the nicest item we ordered and had a very tasty and tangy flavour to them. The pork burrito was also delicious but the chicken burrito was a bit plain for our tastes. Nachos were very nice but be warned even the smaller portion is pretty hefty! Wine and beer were very refreshing and there was a good selection of drink options including cocktails. The only reason I'm not giving 5/5 is that we had to wait a long time for our drinks and in the end had to go to the bar to chase but they were very apologetic about it. Will definitely be going back very soon! read more

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Bodega is easy to walk past without noticing but it really is worth stepping inside to sample the food and drink. I really wanted to leave them a fantastic 5* review because this place really does have amazing tasty food and great beer and cocktails selection. They have TEQUILA too!!! The atmosphere is laid back and fun however it is a small establishment and therefore it's best to make a reservation to avoid disappointment. They have space downstairs too. The food is fresh and great quality. They offer small plates to share which are tapas style or large plates if you want your own meal. The cocktails very tasty and there lots on offer to choose from. The beer selection is extensive, you're bound to find something that will tickle your tastebuds. I found the staff attentive, but because we were sat in a corner behind other people we ended up waiting around 20 minutes trying to get the waitress attention for our second order of drinks. again we had to wait quite a long time to pay the bill. Also when my tapas small plates arrive they forgot to bring out my sweet potato fries. So had to rush the order resulting in burnt fries. Which were the only two bad points. Otherwise i would of gave the full 5*. I will return and update my review. That rant aside, great food, great atmosphere, shame about the lack of service. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for something a little bit different. read more

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So last night as me and a colleague sat there having, quite frankly, a ridiculously good time, I decided there and then this was a true five star business and that I would Yelp about it. This is why. 1. The nachos and burritos are amazing. The burrito comes with a really unhealthy side of double cooked sweet potato fries which are to die for. This is probably the best mexican food in the UK. Seriously. 2. The service here is even better. Our waiter was friendly, fun and knowledgeable. I didn't catch his name but he's the guy with the half pink mohawk. 3. The cocktails. Ah, yes the cocktails. We sampled several, and they were all good. I recommend the Pisco Sour as my favourite. 4. The vibe. This place just rocks. Cool design, good music, open windows at the front... I likey Basically I was happy to visit Birmingham because I got to go here. It gets very, very busy on the weekends, so call and book ahead. read more

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I went there with a few of my girlfriends. We had booked our table and arrived on time but we were told that it was not ready and were sent to the bar downstairs to wait for it. Downstairs is quite nice but if you don't drink alcohol, you will not be able to get a drink. Over half an hour later, we finally got our table. We ordered food, there is a good range so everyone found something they liked, and git served pretty quickly. The food was ok but nothing knocking your socks off. read more

This has to be one of my favourite places to eat, wine and dine in Birmingham! Bodega is a South American bar and cantina. The food is amazing and wont disappoint those food lovers. They offer a fusion of Italian, Brazilian and South American foods and tastes, all of which is fresh. Try the cocktails! These are very generous and I was almost tipsy after just 1! But worth their cost and very good value for money. (i liked the little cacti they have in pots for wall decorations, but there not for sale). Downstairs has another small cocktail bar, and upstairs you have the restaurant with table seating, and comfy couch style seating with cushions. Friday nights there is a DJ and it's also open till late. Overall a very healthy menu with a large variety of choice, and one restaurant that you will visit again and again. read more

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Proper comfort food done South American style. The fact that this place is nearly always busy every day is testament to the popularity and reputation that Bodega has. Full of colour, funky modern decor and an inviting menu, this place is full of South American flavour. Sumptuous tortillas, exquisite burritos and amazing sweet potato fries are amongst the many highlights! The drinks choices are many and diverse too. Despite sometimes a few issues with the speed of service when at peak times, this place comes highly recommended. I always love coming back here! read more

Bodega - Yummy nachos! - Latin American Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Cocktails here are really fantastic. Original and innovative but without losing the fun of their South American theme. The food is good too, although the menu isn't as creative as the cocktail menu. Still delicious though. I've visited for a Hen Party, a date and a catch up cocktail after work. It was a good setting for all three. Should I mention the cocktails again? They're delicious. read more

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I must preface this review by saying I am a HUGE mexican food fan. When I saw Bodega at the top of the recommended list, I knew I had to go here. So, based on feedback I've read here, I booked myself a table. Without much to do, I went a bit early, hoping they could squeeze me in sooner. They couldn't, which is fine as I saw they were extremely busy (for a Wednesday night nonetheless!). I took a seat in the front where they normally serve drinks. I looked over their extensive drinks card, which included a large amount of excellent looking cocktails but decided to skip drinks. Although I skipped drinks, the staff didn't know this and surprisingly no one came to ask if I wanted to order something, despite the fact I was sitting there for at least 30 minutes. Which brings me to my next point, I had to wait quite a while until a table was freed up for me, later that my reservation was set for. To be honest, I thought they had forgotten about me so I asked them if my table was ready a couple of times. Ok, not the worst service I'd had to that point but I was definitely ready to dig in to some excellent mexcian food. I ordered the nachoes and veggie burrito with sweet potato fries. Although the food was good, I was disappointed. They were fine but I've definitely had better versions of both and better service to go along with it. While I did leave with a full stomach, I don't know if I'd return again given how annoying the experience was (service wise). Too bad as this could have been a place I'd potentially return to time and time again. read more

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Last night I attended a private event in the downstairs area where there was a separate bar and customizable seating area. I would recommend this place for a private event as I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. The customer service was very good, the gentleman in charge was very knowledgeable about tequilas, and our food was hot and prompt. Although I was unable to try anything hand picked from a menu upstairs, the place I noticed was super busy and I think there might have been a bit of a wait for a Monday night. There was also a very cool looking full bar upstairs as well. It seems like the type of place I would definitely visit again when I'm craving some very tasty Mexican food! p.s. the guacamole was delish!!! read more

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So first time at Bodega I got take away Burrito and though I liked it, I did think I've had better. Second time going had to eat in and see what difference from the take away. Got a table easily, we didn't think we would as was quite busy. I have to say from moment we got in the customer service was excellent till stepped out. Staff were amazing and approachable. Wearing a smile throughout our time there. So I have to give the staff a shoutout :) Ordered burrito again this time and see what I missed from last time. Food came hot and I heard my friend after he took a bite say "quite a lot of fillings" and yes It was Jampacked with fillings. Melted cheese inside just added more deliciousness to my burrito. The dips were just beautiful, spicy but not hot. Pip's hot sauce was just perfect to have with the sweet potato fries. Can tell everything there is made locally if not inhouse. Our time there went smoothly and no complaints. You were right Vicky O, this place is great. I've already recommended this place to others. And will be suggesting here next time when looking for food. 4.5* read more

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Had an absolute fabulous time testing tequila shots with fellow Yelpers! Great atmosphere and fantastic room downstairs, brilliant for party gatherings. Could have some really good party's! Food was delicious and really loved the art work and deco. Definitely 10/10 for overall experience x read more

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I just love everything about Bodega! Part of the Bitters & Twisted chain, this venue is all things South America. Two friends and I headed down on a Tuesday night for food and cocktails. Even midweek the place was packed and we were lucky to grab the last remaining table. The menu here is mouth watering. You can order a dish for yourself but the menu is really made to share so we did just that. We ordered a large Nachos, pulled pork Tacos, Sweet potato fries and a house salad between three. Unlike many places, the Nachos are made with freshly fried tortilla chips and loads of topping including guacamole, refried beans and sour cream. Although the portion was a little small, the Tacos were delicious. The sweet potato fries were chunky (fries or chips?) and perfectly cooked. However, the most surprising element of the meal was the house salad. For £3.25 we received a bowl of salad heaven with sliced avocado, refried beans and lashings of dressing (Not one for those counting the calories). All in all the meal was incredible. It didn't end there either. The waitress suggested a chilli and ginger Mojito to drink. It sounds like it wouldn't work but it truely was incredible. It had the standard Mojito base with just enough fresh chilli to add a kick and the ginger worked well too. The total bill came £45 which included all of the aforementioned food and three cocktails. A great venue, great food and a bargain to boot! Definitely a thumbs up from me. read more

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Great drinks, quesadillas, tacos, and sides in a casual atmosphere. The portions for the street food were slightly smaller than expected, but at £5.5-6.5 each, was sufficient given a side item. Service was also pretty attentive, which was nice. read more

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Bodega has to be one of my favourite restaurants in Birmingham. I have been here a few times since it opened and have never been disappointed. The restaurant itself is pretty small but this gives it a really cosy and welcoming vibe. The staff cannot do enough to help you from the moment you step into the place and this carries on right up until the moment you leave. We had all of the drink options explained to us, as well as having recommendations on the food we may like. We decided we would go for 'la seleccion' which was a combination of many of the dishes on the menu. It included nachos, cubanas and empanadas. All were presented in a traditional relaxed style and were packed full of flavour and spice. Being slightly optimistic we also ordered a side of sweet potato fries with our sharer.....we did not need them as the food was all very filling and we ended up sadly leaving them! 100% eyes bigger than belly moment! We washed down our food with a mojito each and took in the south american sounds playing throughout the restaurant. This is a place you can go with friends, family or whoever you are with and i'm sure they would be able to enjoy it. My main advice is book way in advance, this is a seriously popular restaurant and tables are like gold dust, this shows you just how good it is here! Keep up the good work Bodega! read more

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I've visited Bodega a few times now and I feel it is a really safe bet for most outings. The cocktails are generally great and the food is mostly pretty awesome too. Bodega specialises in tequila, rum, cachaca and pisco based cocktails. There is a lot of choice on the menu, and a great balance of classics and signature drinks. My favourite is the Pepino, as it's incredibly refreshing and a great flavour combination of cucumber and elderflower. There is a bar downstairs that you can visit if you've just come for drinks, and this has a really cool vibe with great mexican-inspired decor. When I've been to eat the service has been slightly hit and miss, which is why it hasn't quite managed a five star rating. At times the server has seemed a bit disinterested in us, and on other occassions various things from our order have been forgotten. That being said, we've usually had good service and no major problems. The food at Bodega is a general crowd pleaser. Expect the usual array of mexican delights, such as tacos, quasadillas, nachos and burritos. These are all great and all have a vegetarian option. The sweet potato fries are also a must, whatever you're ordering - this side comes as a large portion with a spicy mayo. They also helpfully offer a vegan menu, which is greatly appreciated as it can still be hard to find a good place for vegans in town. On the one occasion I did have a vegan in my group however, they did mention that the meal was a bit lack-lustre, and felt as if it was missing something to give it more flavour. Overall I would really recommend Bodega if you love mexican food and cocktails. It's got a great atmosphere and is a really funky, fun restaurant, so perfect for large groups. read more

Bodega - Brum Runner and Cosmopolitan - Latin American Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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No pork the day we visited (apparently it was being cooked, this was at 12.30 pm) so quite a lot of the menu was unavailable but we still sampled a large range of the remainder (chicken tacos and quesadillas, sweet potato fries, grilled halloumi, spicy slaw and nachos). None of the food particularly stood out for me, although I didn't think any of it was really bad either. I don't know, I can't tell with Mexican food any more. It's been so long since I ate it somewhere reliable (like California, or that one food stand at Lower Marsh Market) that I fear my taste buds are failing me. I have to say I would hesitate to recommend this place with the kind of warm endorsements I am seeing in other reviews but I wouldn't tell you to avoid it either. Would be interested to try some of the full dinner options and certainly would like to try some of the things involving pork - at least three of which I really wanted! read more

After 2 years and many awesome additions to the Brum restaurant scene, Bodega is still one of my absolute favorite spots in Birmingham. Delicious South American food in a cosy, colorful setting. The food really doesn't disappoint, whether you're keen for a plate of nachos or a Peruvian beef stew. Portions are perfect; not overwhelmingly large but more than enough for your money. If you want a table, I recommend booking in advance! Bodega is a really popular spot. If you're happy to just eat street food (which is really good anyway), just head to the downstairs bar. Extensive cocktail menu. Great Pisco sours. The staff always go above and beyond. And the sweet potato fries... man, they have the best sweet potato fries. Highly recommended. read more

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We had a girls night out today and one of the girls booked a table for five people for 6pm. We were sat at the back of the restaurant which was fine and we were not ignored by staff like some places. I ordered one of the Cocktails though I wish I had ordered my favourite mojito but it was fine. We had some starters like nachos, the jalapeños which were spicy (I had them last week in chiquitos and they were not spicy!) and soft shell crab (which you get one per order). I had the beef burrito which was filling, but tasty! The others shared a variety of tacos. It's a nice restaurant and staff are really nice but they came up and said we only had 6 mins at the table left of our 2 hour slot ... Which none of us knew of! So we had our dessert but didn't finish it. In the end we asked for a box to take home the three Churros we had left including tubs for the sauce. It's a busy place so make sure you book as people were being turned away. Check if you have a time slot to eat in and make use of the time!! read more

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I went here on Saturday night with a friend of mine, but we had no reservations. The staff led us downstairs to the bar where we got 2 for £8 cocktails because thankfully it was still happy hour. She got the zombie and really enjoyed it, especially the flaming absinthe on top. I got the Caiprinha and I thought it was pretty refreshing. We also ordered some Dr Pepper Pork nachos, which came out so fast after we ordered. We were a few bites into that big pile of deliciousness when someone came down and told us that a table was ready for us. We got three appetizers for dinner: the Coxinhas, the albondigas cubanas, and the jalapos. Loved all three, but the Cubanas were the best. Loved that mole sauce. The Coxinhas and Jalapos were good but I didn't love the lime Mayo sauce. The pulled pork nachos were good too, my friend didn't know if she'd like the sweetness of the Dr Pepper but she really enjoyed it. We also got a pitcher of sangria which was delicious. Overall, there's a nice vibe there and it was really reasonably priced for the amount of food and cocktails we got. I also loved the El Santo movies playing in the bar area. Definitely hit this place up, but make reservations if you want a table on the weekend. Definitely worth it! read more

It's easy to miss Bodega on Bennets hill. I would often wonder what's hidden behind the dark glass front. When I eventually got round to visiting I was surprised to find a very welcoming, colourful and industrially decorated restaurant on the inside. The food is very street food inspired but they have been doing it way before the current trend. I went for the range of tacos on offer, chicken, beef and fish. They were nice but a little dry and I didn't feel that had been individually crafted to bring the best of the different meats and fish. Highlights though were the chilli con carne. Such depth of flavour and very moorish. The foot long burrito is great for those wanting a challenge. The sweet potato fries are also very well done. The cocktail menu is well crafted and good value. The earl grey tea cocktail served in a cup and saucer was pretty fun. Overall a great little venue in the heart of town. read more

Bodega - Earl grey cocktail - Latin American Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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I didn't know if I had to put 3 or 4 stars. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to friends visiting Birmingham but I had a great experience anyway. We had booked a table for 8 for 9pm and the table was only available for like 9.12pm. I know it's not a big difference but it seems like a huge gap when you're super hungry. I choose one burrito (don't remember the name and which one) with sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes were just amazing. But the sauce that accompanied them was not really good. I would had prefer something with more species or more taste. The burrito was really good but you can taste is more a fast food restaurant than a quality one (which doesn't bother me, but maybe you're searching for something else). The restaurant is week situated in the very centre of the city. I will maybe return because it was good but it's not in my top restaurant from Brum. read more

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Awesome Elite Mohamade A and I decided to have a night out and this was first on the list of places to go. Mohamade had been once before but it was my first time. We were really lucky to get a table as we hadn't booked. We had a low table near the door and in the window but this really didn't matter. The place was extremely busy and this really added to the atmosphere. We didn't wait long before being handed and menu and asked for our drinks order. I opted for a traditional drink Raspberry Capihrino whilst I browsed the menu - so many delicious options to choose from. Naturally we opted for a traditional burrito and whilst Mohamade chose Chicken, I went for a beef. These were AMAZING! fantastically accompanied with sweet potato fries, salad and some of the usual condiments you expect in a Mexican! They also do burritos to take out! To finish off the meal we had Churro - like a doughnut with cinnamon and a very sweet toffee sauce - also with a good cup of tea! You can put the english man in a Mexican but cannot change his choice of drink to finish a meal :) The staff were attentive, friendly and gave some great advice on the loyal card known as Bitter and Twisted. Overall this entire experience here felt traditional, unique and a must for anybody in the area residing or visiting Birmingham. read more

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I hasn't eaten in bodega for a long time but now I'm based in town for work I can really take advantage of the 20% off with Independent Birmingham card when dining before 6, and it was happy hour, cocktails for £4.50, and we can get points on your bitters and tested loyalty card.../!; if that's not enough, a stamp on your cocktail trail card!! I ordered a cacacha with watermelon long cocktail which was refreshing but a little sweet for my sour tongue. Following this I had a perfectly balanced margarita ( half salt rim). For dinner, I could have picked everything on the menu & will have to go back to work my way through! I noticed some traditional Argentinian dishes which filled me with great confidence of the chefs - this isn't a watered down chain menu! Unfortunately he grill wasn't working so a couple of dishes were off the menu but this didn't faze us and we were assured the grill would be fixed within the day. We ordered ' la selection' which was 6 taster dishes from the menu to share as a couple. This was enough food for 2 people. The nachos were made from large tortillas and topped with guacamole, salsa and sour cream, all flavours perfectly balanced. There was a spicy chicken taco flavoured with peanut adding much needed protein to the carb heavy platter. Three delicious street good style large croquettes filled with chicken and cheese. The chill cheese quesadilla were perfectly cooked hut perhaps a little more filling if I was being fussy. This was accompanied with dirty rice & patatas bravas style potatoes topped with cheese. The bill came to £36, for 3 cocktails, a beer and the platter which I thought was good value! Food & drinks were served quickly - but do book in advance! Especially as they have just won another Bham food award! Oh and there s one in Worcester too! Sorry there's no picture...iPhone batteries hey! read more

This place is fantastic. Quirkily decorated, this South American inspired restaurant serves a great menu in a great setting. All the food is clearly fresh and they serve some of the best sweet potato fries I've ever had (and I love sweet potato fries). The burritos are a must but the other dishes are original and full of flavour. Food aside they also do a kick-ass cocktail; as a lime lover i could drink the classic Daiquiri over and over (and I do). Can't recommend it enough. Although book up because this place gets busy. read more

We generally go for a quick team lunch about once every 4 weeks and there is some weird long-standing tradition of going for 'Fish Friday' in the Wetherspoons on Bennetts Hill, which I am not the greatest fan of! Thankfully this Friday we decided to change things up a bit and went to Bodega over the road instead. I've eaten at Bodega many times and it rarely disappoints so I was keen to see what the team thought of it. I booked a table for 8 easily online and we were seated as soon as we arrived. Our waitress was friendly and took our drinks order quickly. The lads were all pleased to see that they had Estrella on tap, while I opted for a Passion Fruit Twist. We ordered two portions of nachos between us as starters. They arrived and, as usual, each dish was an absolute mountain of food. Even with 8 of us all diving in, we still had plenty to eat each and everyone thought was really tasty. For mains we all went for either quesadillas or burritos with three portions of sweet potato fries to share. Again these all went down really well, my chicken quesadillas and the fries were extremely tasty, despite me overdoing it a bit with the Pip's Hot Sauce! I was really pleased that everyone enjoyed their meals and I hope we get to have many more team lunches at Bodega as the food, service and ambiance is far superior to the 'spoons! read more

I love their food, I love the decor and ambience, I love the drinks - I just don't love the service! Having eaten there many times, it's fine if you go as a couple, or even with a friend or two, but any more than 4 of you and they seem to struggle with bringing food out together. The restaurant itself is also rather small, so not great at catering for larger parties. Which is a shame, because other than that, the fact they even have a VEGAN menu is a mind-altering treat as NOWHERE in Birmingham seems to have even HEARD of veganism. Definitely visit - just don't expect fast food... just delicious food. Sweet potato fries - YUM! read more

Bodega is a great place for a meal for groups of 2 up to 10. I went there recently with a group of 12 which was a big of a squeeze but they did well to accomodate us. The food is delicious, the menu varied, and the service great. I can't recommend their burritos and sweet potato fries enough. And there drinks menu will get you in trouble! read more

Although Birmingham doesn't have many Mexican or South American restaurants, this is easily one of the best I've been to anywhere, and by far the best around Birmingham. It's always busy, so it's best to book to avoid disappointment, although you can usually get a table earlier in the day without booking. There's a great variety on the menu, something for most tastes, and they do a great range of cocktails too! I've been here so many times since it opened, and it's great to see changes to the menu, and recipes as they constantly try to improve it all. The atmosphere is always relaxed and friendly, and there's a bar downstairs if you feel like a drink while you wait for your table, which is great for chilling out with your partner or friends. A word of warning for anyone who love hot food though, the hot is very hot, you may want to try medium and add your own hot sauce! read more

Get some Mexican in your life with a top nacho or burrito action and wash it all down with a tequila (or four). Bodega is a brightly coloured place (although not all that light as it is so long and narrow) but happily the only cheese on show is the stuff melted on your nachos, it's a lively place that's a good stop if you just want a drink or to get some hearty Mexican fare inside you. The food is solid, it's all tasty and portions are generous, your burrito is going to be packed with the good stuff. Nachos here are a bit legendary in Birmingham and with good reason, I don't even like them normally but I'll wolf a bowl of the giant crispy delights down, all helped with big dollops of guacamole and salsa (and of course, cheesy goodness). There is a full bar with a good range of cocktails, tequila is the drink to really go for here though and, even if you've had bad experiences with the cheap stuff in the past, I'd recommend trying one of the flights they do. They come with four shots of different varieties and it's really interesting to taste the difference between the different qualities and longer aged ones. If the idea of tequila just gives you a horrifying flashback to a night you thought had been buried forever in a haze of booze clocked shame, don't worry you can get a good beer. Well worth a visit, do remember it gets really busy here so you might want to be prepared to sit and have a few drinks before you'll be able to eat (or do that fancy pre booking malarkey), the staff are very friendly so they'll do their best to accommodate you. read more

After years of good meals and a few parties in the room below, I think its time I gave bodega a bit of a review! Bodega is a Birmingham gem, ask a local where to go to grab something to eat, and its likely that Bodega will feature in pretty much every list. Their nachos achieved what seems like legendary status, and their burritos served with sweet potato fries is a simply superb way to line the stomach before a night out in Brum. From a food perspective, although the food now is as good as its ever been, Bodega's legendary status was forged in a time before the street food boom. There's now a lot of great dining options to be had within Birmingham, and expectations have (rightfully) risen to the point where creative, high quality meals/snacks are seen as something that should be totally mandatory rather than something special. No way a slight on the guys at Bodega though, back in 2010 they were serving this stuff up when the next best option was Las Iguanas. The Mexican cantina look has served them well over the years, and although it's a common look now (subway tiles anyone?), the place still looks fresh and modern. I've never really had too much trouble getting a table (maybe due to my penchant for lazy Sunday or midweek dining), but it can get busy at peak times so be prepared to wait a bit, or book ahead! Downstairs is a cocktail bar that is available for private hire. I have mixed feelings about it, as whilst when I've attended things held here, its worked really well, a perfect size for a medium gathering. The venue provide ample staff too, and the £750 minimum bar spend, is certainly achievable provided you have a few cocktail drinkers in the house! My only gripe is the number of times when a group of us have wanted to pop in for a drink, only to find the room is booked out. For a while it seemed every time we went by we were turned away! It is a shame they aren't able to offer up restaurant, bar AND function room, as the cocktail menu is different and creative enough to warrant a self sufficient bar in its own right. read more

This is a five star review- because the main reason I wouldn't want to give it five stars is that there are times when it's too busy to get a table. The reason for this is because the place is so popular, not because the staff aren't efficient. So five stars it is. Everything that I've ever eaten from here comes fresh and tasty. And I mean really tasty. If you like mexican street food this will be your new heaven. If I find out that I friend hasn't been here yet I just *have* to take them. I've been with several people and they've all been extremely impressed. Especially some of my vegan and vegetarian friends, who are catered for extremely well here. I like my meat, but some of the vegetarian dishes here really tempt me- the spicy bean burger is delicious. The star of the show being sweet potato fries which are TO DIE FOR. The place has maintained very reasonable pricing despite its popularity, which is a great bonus. The staff are always friendly and knowledgable. The cocktail choices are good (try the non alcoholic pomegranate swizzle for total yumminess). The only negative thing I'd say for this place other than having to book in advance etc is that the cocktails can be a little off the mark sometimes, I'm assuming when they're training new bartenders. But all in all a fab place, and my favourite of the Bitter's N' Twisted indie venues in Birmingham. read more

Possibly one of the best night I've had in a Yelp event by far! The place was lovely, has cosy decor, low lighting and feels really good and welcoming. Staff was friendly and the manager who hosted the event was fantastic. The drinks was the best, non stop following with drink tasting such as varies tequilas, other beers etc. Food was great and the place was awesome, what more can you ask for. Overall it was a fantastic experience thanks to Dan and the Bodega team whom did a amazing job. read more

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Went back to the bodega after the Yelp event we had there because I really like the style of this place. Again it was lovely, and the food was great. They serve the halloumi with pineapples and a bit of a chutney which works amazingly well. I'm craving it since then.. The beans were really good too! It's nice to sit upstairs because it's bright and colourful and the place is buzzing without being too noisy. read more

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A great place with great atmosphere. Been here twice, once for food and once for drinks, a really nice place! The decoration of the interior is lovely! And the food...I had my first ever burrito which was really really good! I would highly recommend this if eating, and if, like me, you have never had a burrito this is the place to try it. When going downstairs for cocktails the decoration is as good as the upstairs with a few tables and chairs to have drinks with. Could be a bit bigger as sometimes it felt a bit squashed but apart from that this place is really great! Staff were brilliant and so helpful! Would definitely recommend a visit if you have never been before. My first review, so apologies if it was bad :) read more

Inside, it looks like a Brazilian shack, but then it's supposed to. For authenticity, don't you know? I wouldn't know how authentic the Brazilian cocktail I had was, but it was bloody nice, with plenty of alcohol. The waiter recommended my friend and I order one burrito to share as a starter, rather than the two we had initially ordered, but we found, after our main course, we could easily have consumedd a whole one each. (But maybe we're just greedy piggies!) After I had ordered churros for dessert, I became obsessed with another customer's mousse, and had to be told to stop staring at it by friend, several times. Next time, I'm having that mousse. (Though the churros - doughnuts - were delicious). The beef in the burritos tasted like corned beef. The beef in my friend's main course tasted like corned beef soaked in balsamic vinegar. And was strangely highly delightful. read more