La Boca Bar and Grill Brisbane
Argentinian restaurant
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Had a nice night at La Boca Bar and Grill Brisbane. The vibe is relaxed and the view amazing being right by the river. We had the wagyu steak, ribs, fish of the day, gnocchi and the watermelon salad, and everything was spot on. The watermelon salad was fresh and balanced out the richer dishes nicely. Service was friendly and attentive.
The service from the waitresses was excellent , friendly and very professional. However, the food was a major disappointment. I ordered a dish advertised as Wagyu, but the meat was extremely thin, with a soft, almost viscous texture and a strange flavor that does not reflect authentic Wagyu. It lacked the marbling, tenderness, and depth of flavor expected from a premium cut. The empanadas had a thick, heavy, and slightly moist pastry instead of the light, crisp texture typical of Argentine style. For a restaurant presenting itself as Argentine, the execution of the meats does not reflect the traditional technique or quality associated with that cuisine.
When in Brisbane, come to La Boca! My son is a steak snob (so am I) and we sat at a riverside table overlooking Story Bridge. He ordered the entrana, and I had the grilled chicken. A simple Malbec paired wonderfully with it. The roasted potatoes were great as a side. If you get Daisy as your waitress, you are in for a special treat! We are probably coming back Sunday before we head back home to the U.S. Wonderful Argentinian ambience in Australia.
Good experience at La Boca. The entrance is via the hotel so it can be confusing if it’s the first time going there. The place has a wood smell as the fire is no stop. If you choose to sit outside you’ll have a nice view from the kangaroo bridge. The staff were okay, although we had a confusion with the table and the waitress didn’t seem to be listening. Food was good but not excellent, especially coming from an Argentinian who was a bit disappointed on the dip and some of the meats. For the starters we had empanadas, pepper dip and sausages. The sausages were nice, lamb, beef and pork. The empanadas also came as a variety. They are nice trying. For mains, we tried several pieces, our favourite and the star of the show was entraña. The brisket sliders were good too, but the ribs were disappointing and the t bone not as tasty as expected. The sides were quite good, which made the whole experience a 4 star one. This time we tried the crispy sweet potatoes and the potato edges. All plates were accompanied by chimichurri sauce and grilled veggies. If we were to come back, we’ll definitely order the entraña again.
Loved everything about this place! The food was delicious and full of flavour, and the staff were so lovely. They explained every dish with such care. We had dinner by the river, and the view made the whole experience even more magical. Definitely one of the best dinners we’ve had in a long time. Can’t wait to come back🥰
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