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Shop1/53 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane QLD 4169, Australia
Had the best time here! This restaurant is nestled amongst the hustle and bustle of South Brisbane, next to a few other small restaurants. My partner and I visited for Valentine’s Day and chose the Feed Me menu ($45pp). We thoroughly enjoyed each plate that was brought out to us, including the tangy and crispy entrees, the tender and mouthwatering tacos for main, and the perfect sweet touch for dessert. We also had some fantastic non alcoholic drinks to keep us refreshed! The staff were efficient and kind, and overall we had a great time! The only minor downsides I would mention include the noise from the traffic nearby which is difficult to change without losing some of the view, and also sometimes the tables were so close together.
I recently dined at this wonderful restaurant and I must say, it was an amazing experience! The place was hustling and bustling with a lot of people, creating a vibrant atmosphere. The ambience was really good, making it a perfect spot for a night out. The food was top-notch, exceeding all my expectations. Our server, Juan, was fantastic—attentive and friendly, making sure we had everything we needed. The owner, Tim, was such a sweetheart and went out of his way to accommodate our special requests. Overall, it was a delightful experience, and we left with happy tummies! Highly recommend!
From the road it is hard to see the restaurant, but it is definitely there inside & next to the Italian restaurant. Food was delicious, we enjoyed the birria tacos & the loaded fries were yummy. First when we walked it, no one greeted us to offer a table, however few minutes after we were seated. Daniel was our waiter & was very helpful, provided drinks menu, was attentive and provided prompt service. Thank you Daniel. Billing is one bill per table however very seamless & easy to finalise the bill. Bill was provided and eftpos machine brought to the table. Fantastic all around & would come again.
After hearing so many good things about this place, we knew we had to try it. We travelled a little over an hour and a half each way, but the journey was absolutely worth it. When making my booking, I spoke to the owner (Anna), who was so lovely and accommodating. When we arrived, the place was busy and the atmosphere was great. Despite how busy it was, all the staff greeted us warmly, and one of them directed us straight to our table. Once we were seated, they checked if we had any allergies or intolerances, and a young waiter gave us his cocktail recommendation. Not long after we were seated, a waitress came over to take our order. We started with the "Frozen Mango Margarita", the young waiter's recommendation: the "Frozen Passionfruit Pornstar"(spicy), a serve of empanadas, and the chips with guacamole. We were still deciding on our mains at this point because they have such a great variety—it was hard to choose! Our drinks came out very quickly, and they were absolutely delicious. The Frozen Mango Margarita was super refreshing, and the Frozen Passionfruit Pornstar was so flavourful. The hint of spice after each sip was something we hadn’t experienced before, but we loved it. Shortly after, our starters arrived. The presentation was beautiful. The chips and guac were so fresh, and the portion size was generous. The empanadas were the most perfectly shaped ones we had ever seen, and the pastry was super soft. We were loving everything about this place already. For our mains, we knew we had to try the beef birria tacos. We ordered two servings of the beef birria tacos and one serving of the barramundi tacos. Once again, the food came out promptly, and the presentation had our mouths watering. The barramundi in the fish tacos was very light, and the pickles added an incredible amount of flavour. Then came the main event—the beef birria tacos. They were absolutely delicious. The beef was so soft and full of flavour. Once we dipped the taco into the consommé, it took things to the next level, adding such a layered depth of flavour. We both loved them and would highly recommend giving them a try. After this, we were still a little hungry (and couldn’t stop thinking about how good the birria tacos were), so we ordered another serve, along with the loaded fries. Again, the food came out quickly. The portion size of the loaded fries was insane—they were packed with flavour and filled to the brim. Such good value for money! After eating a bit more, we decided we were too full, so we took the rest to go, along with a serve of churros and a chilli choc brownie. We tried half of one churro on the way home and can confirm, just like all the other dishes we had, it was super yummy. Throughout the whole night, every single staff member was amazing. They constantly checked in to see if we needed anything or simply stopped for a friendly chat. A special mention to Amparo, our main waitress—she was so kind, accommodating, and friendly. Overall, we loved this place: the food, the drinks, the staff, the atmosphere, the set-up, the vibe, and the location. We’ll definitely be making the trip again because it’s so worth it! We can’t recommend this place enough, and we thank everyone at La Bodega for such a lovely dining experience.
Amazing food and really great service. We had the specials on the famous Taco Tuesday and definitely worth the hype. Our server Amparo was very attentive and super friendly. Highly recommend ?✨









