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La Boqueria

86/100 (3237 ratings)

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"Load shedding brought me to this spot after wanting to try it after a very long time. The ambience is amazing and right up my alley - very modern..."

Nonji Motlhetlhi

"Excellent food and vibe! One of the best meals I’ve had in a..."

Vinolin Naidoo

"Excellent service and a delicious food..."

Cobus Swart

"We visited La Boqueira for lunch over the weekend and it was a great experience, the food and service was great. They're reasonably priced as well..."

MelC

"Great atmosphere, tapas are exceptional and mains overall were satisfying and flavorful. Extensive wine list and inviting bar area. Well worth a..."

Vincent Bezuidenhout

"Loved everything right from the unique cocktails Mojito Fresca & Miss Deamenor to the dishes like Lamb empanada etc!! Will surely visit..."

Ktmdias

"Ahhh-mazing! Great service! Fantastic setting! The food is to die for! We had the Chipotle Chicken (Smokey jalapeño and paprika thighs) with sweet..."

Khosi Hlongwane

"We had dinner there recently and the service was excellent and the food as always outstanding! The waiters were efficient and very friendly and..."

Boshoffgary

"Love this spot, delicious food, great service, relaxed vibe! A great space to meet friends and family or for eventing @foodiewhippedsa @laboqueria..."

Neeta Raga-D

"Great place(spanish), sharing meals were very delicious(Tapas). Would definitely recommend🔥Writing this makes me realise that I need to go..."

Thabang

"I’ve been there twice. The first time we thoroughly enjoyed the Blistered Edamame starter and the Paella and Whole Fish was so tasty and utterly..."

Raeesa Sarlie

"Devine, devine, devine. The food, the service, the interior and the atmosphere all just amazing! Try the edemame beans. The somelier is very..."

James Mayer

"What a gem! My family organized a surprise graduation dinner for me and couldn’t have chosen a better place. Ambience, food and service were all..."

FriesBeforeGuys

"Very friendly and efficient service, my friend wasn’t happy about the seating and felt a draft and on. Full night they were very accommodating...."

Melissa Marengo

"Boys Dinner done right! Absolute cracker of a Tapas & Chill kinda place. Highly recommend their Seafood Paella & Steak combination (the waiters..."

Akie Chhabra

"The menu is a bit on the pricier side of things but wow the cocktails are amazing. Really good vibe and the food is tasty. Genuinely enjoyed my first..."

Mawatle Mpuru

"This place is incredible! Service from arrival to sitting down and ordering food was amazing. Our waiter was exceptional with food recommendations..."

Jess Cleenverck

"A lively place near Rosebank, serving a small collection of food n a great collection of wine. The ambience is vibrant, people throng this place,..."

Shubh Saha 🇮🇱

"Amazing cocktails and craft shooter options! Can not fault any of the dishes we had, an array of tapas and oysters! Definitely leave space for..."

Dominique

"Pleasantly surprised by the place.I had been told countless times, "you must visit this place". Finally I did and what a joy it..."

Cláudio M.

"We had a really great experience at La Boqueria on a Sunday afternoon. The service was amazing as well as the food. The sea food paella was delicious..."

Lungi

"This establishment has easily become my favourite restaurant. My goodness, I've been here twice in two weeks!! The first time, was a girl's night out..."

Mpho Mokhoane

"Had a absolutely wonderful experience here. The atmosphere is cozy and beautiful. The staff is extremely attentive and friendly. The food is..."

Morgan

"First impression: PACKED (even on a Wednesday) which is almost always a good sign but also a heads-up to rather reserve a table to not be..."

Theloveofgoodfood

"Fantastic experience. Excellent service, viby place and awesome food! The chipotle chicken dish is the absolute best I ever tasted! We will..."

Gary

"We went to La Boqueria for my fiancés’ 30th.What an awesome experience. We were all very impressed with the food. All the dishes were..."

Mari

"Great place, lovely food, good vibe. We didn’t order mains but had a bit of everything from the tapas and starter menu, everything was beautiful...."

Lebo Chabana-Kubheka

"Love the ambience. Service is tops - very attentive waitrons. Food is delish - yip highly impressed and will definitely recommend La..."

Deysellydia

"So when you see the exterior of La Boqueria you know it’s a place where a lot of thought went in, but wait till you see inside. The decor is..."

Robyn Louw

"Had a great night out with friends at La Boqueria, the Venue is really nice and well decorated, the post box bar was really cool. Our waiter, was..."

Kev0's Food Adventures!

"Loved the tapas menu. I’d definitely recommend the short rib and the goat cheese. The food is really great and the ambience of the place is..."

Junior

"Warm lovely hidden gem in parkhurst. If you not into tapas tho I suggest you don't come here. Food is largely in tapas form..look and feel is great!..."

Aviwe Palesa Mgobozi

"Fantastic atmosphere, great cocktails and awesome paella. Would need to book on the weekends. Well worth a visit. Don’t miss out on the starters!..."

Ben Mendelson

"First time and blown away by exceptional food and service, even though there was not even one table to spare, food cooked to perfection and..."

Mauro D. Cariano Nave

"Enjoyed their tapas menu. Wide selection with generous portions. The place has an electric Joburg buzz of business and casual diners with a few..."

Felix Mthembu

"I must say, La Boqueria could make it onto my top-10 list of restaurants that are aesthetically pleasing with excellent service and accommodating..."

Philani Qwabe

"Great relaxed vibe, variety of options on the menu. We especially loved the coconut almond tea ☕...ideal catch up place with loved ones and hosting..."

Catherine Nyathi

"I give this place a 5 out of 5 immediately. Usually one struggles to get amazing vegetarian dishes at restaurants, and most are average at best. Bu t..."

Noluthando Lushozi

"This space is visually pleasing to the eye - the deco is a haven for design inspiration - and its warm colour pallet and coziness was the right dose..."

Rethabile

"Fabulous ambience and decor. The food was delicious and the cocktails yummy. Staff friendly Will definitely be visiting again. A wonderful experience..."

UrsulaD

"We had a lovely experience. Our waiter , Moses, was incredible . He was super attentive , kind, and efficient. The food was lovely!..."

Nikita

"Good quality food. We had a rough experience with the service though, which when we complained their GM (Conrad) was kind enough to offer us a free..."

Ashdesai5

"One of my favorite spots in joburg! Love that they found a clever way of opening wines without decorking the wine, giving over 30 wines to drink by..."

Kgahliso Molaba

"Fabulous place, friendly staff, interesting options on the menu, the lamb and ribeye were delicious, impressive wine list - good options by the..."

Lenee Green

"Beautiful restaurant. Our waiter was quite helpful when it came to cocktail suggestions although they really were not stingy with the alcohol in the..."

Khwezi Ngcobo

"Great and wonderful place great food enjoyed the linefish and place is exquisitely design and offers great atmosphere for catch and chat over great..."

Thabang Kgobe

"Had lunch at La Boqueria for the first time this week. As expected the decor is beautiful. The food exceeded my expectations and so did the..."

Laullie

"Had an amazing experience last night, what a great atmosphere friendly people all around.. Food was out of this world. Will have the mojo pork belly..."

Armand Coetzee

"The food at this place was the best I’ve had in a very long time, cocktails were amazing too. Staff was very attentive and friendly. Definitely a..."

Megon Norman

"Tonight was my second time at this beautiful restaurant. The decor is amazing, every detail is thought about carefully. The food is incredible, I..."

Candice

"The food the food the food!!! Honestly this is on my top 3 list simply for the food. Service is generally quite good as well, really worth a..."

Zinzerella

"Let me off start of by saying WOW!!! This place used to be the old Wombles in Parktown. And honestly the standards haven’t even dropped. This place..."

Herro This Is Shitty Wok

"Great ambience. Great food. Great service.The trifecta of any great restaurant.Bravas was very good. An unassuming little dish which..."

Richard Soldin

"The food, service and atmosphere just excellent! With the Coal-fried Aubergine and the Mojo pork belly taco you cannot go wrong. Portions sizes very..."

Ina

"The service was amazing, the paella was to die for. They have a really nice selection of wines. Great tasting cocktails. It was really a treat...."

Refilwe

"Great place for a tapas experience. I had the prawns as my mains for lunch. The food was really tasty. The restaurant is spacious, our friends took a..."

Pei-Lin Chen

"This gem of a restaurant is located in Parktown, I love it to be honest! The vibe of this place is something else, the music and the friendly staff..."

Mona Makwakwa

"Such amazing food and scrumptious combinations of different flavours! A group of us ordered only starters and light meals and all shared so that we..."

Yaniska Singh

"Had a great evening at La Boqueria this week. Attentive staff, great ambience and excellent food. The tapas made me wanna hop in a plane to..."

Renee.luus

"Loved It here! It’s where Wombles used to be but they have totally transformed the place. Food: Food actually disappointed me a..."

Mmule

"Perhaps my favorite restaurant in Johannesburg at the moment. Consistently excellent, I have been there 4 times and I am always impressed. If you are..."

FoodFoodFood

"La Boqueria is one of the best places I have been to this year and, I think, will remain my top pick of 2018 unless someone else manages to change..."

Elizabeth Grieve

"It was an exceptionally pleasant experience from the onset. The staff were very well versed with both the wine and food menus and we're around..."

AG

"Great looking venue , service was on point , the paella was amazing , great flavour and a really good portion . The potatoes brava is seriously..."

Chris De Beer

"La Boqueria is a beautiful restaurant with enthusiastic and kind waiters.Our table started of with gins which are served with fresh..."

Anna Potgieter

"Went for dinner and as it was a week night we didn't make a reservation - they were busy and thankfully managed to accommodate us. The decor is..."

Fatima Kamrudin Mamod

"This restaurant was difficult to rate. The service was exceptional and the decor really beautiful, however, I did not particularly enjoy my meal,..."

Ria Fraser @CityFlavours

"Awesome service. First started at the bar with a friend while waiting for a third friend. The bar staff treated us very well while serving our..."

Pumzilepopi

"Came here for a Saturday lunch. We were a large party and ordered alot of dishes to share, everything was tasty. Awesome place from the ambience,..."

Stefi

"Great food and service. From the tapas starters to the tasty mains to the dessert - amazing. Lemon tart a must! Spacious and comfortable interior...."

Jason

"Had to see what this place is about- it’s the talk of Joburg! Love the decor here! We sat at the bar because of the construction across the street..."

Sue

"On an overcast Saturday afternoon, this dedication to Hispanic street food boasts a mix and match menu for every party's tastebuds. As you..."

Krinisha Kara

"Wow! After hearing about this restaurant for months, we decided to eat here for my mom's birthday. The decor is simply beautiful, with a very modern,..."

Raquel Unterslak

"An absolutely outstanding experience. The food was just divine. Excellent atmosphere. Our waitress was so attentive and present throughout our..."

Jeraldene Pillay

"This restaurant has an amazing atmosphere and vibe to it. It gets busy very quickly so it is advisable to reserve a table. The decor is aesthetic and..."

Keah Elijah

"We hosted my Mom's 60th Birthday party here and it was an amazing success. The food really stood out. Every dish is different from your run of the..."

Angelique Pinnock

"Best zucchini fries in town . The place get packed and busy but the atmosphere is worth it , parking is a bit of a hassle, Food and drinks were..."

Unarine Raphulu

"I enjoyed the food but I cannot say the same for the guests I was with. One had to send their steak back due to there being to much fat and two..."

Nick “Jubee” Juby

"Lovely place, fantastic atmosphere, amazing food and wonderful, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Not cheap, but absolutely worth saving..."

Ruairi Sheridan

"Absolutely gorgeous venue. Love the repurposed pieces of furniture. 5 stars for the decor and design layout. The only thing that can be suggested is..."

Diane Clark

"Had a wonderful birthday dinner party here. Atmosphere is lovely, staff are lovely. Food is really good. On my hunt for the best Aperol Spritz and,..."

Weslee “Aunty Wes” Lauder

"A nice place. Food is average. Waiters are a bit slow but friendly. Served us a seafood paella that was basically porridge. Manager was not too happy..."

Henrique Masasu

"It was an all round great experience. The food was bursting with different flavors. The service was on point. And it is an amazing restaurant to go..."

Keruné Naidoo

"The food and service was good. My aperol spritz could have had more..."

Tendani Ramanugu

"The place is good for groups, this was my second time here came with colleagues then came back with a..."

sabo Ndlovu

"Awesome Mexican food restaurant, loved the variety of tacos. The portions are good, filling, and oh so delicious. Also tried the potato & beef soup,..."

Thoko M

"Visited this restaurant many years ago and was hoping it was still as good. Much to my delight, it is even better than I remembered! We had various..."

Nicole Themistocleous

"The established restaurant is such a golden gem 💎 in Johannesburg & almost need no recommendation at all. The food, staff & ambiance all scores a..."

Neil Mare

"Loved it. We'll be back here for our company's year end function,..."

Annelizé Scholtz

"We hosted a friend's baby shower recently. The service was amazing. We booked a private room and it was super cute. Food is good, a little pricey l..."

Marve Tesa

"Excellent food and atmosphere. Would definitely go again. Nice place to go on a date or..."

Zane Bezuidenhout

"Really had a lovely experience. The restaurant is beautiful. Our waitress was delightful and so was the food. I need to go back and experience more..."

Amanda Kaburise

Nineteen 69 Pub & Grill

79/100 (2048 ratings)

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"Nineteen69 is always a joll.We were there last week Sunday just for a catch up and a few drinks with some friends.We ordered the chicken..."

Kris Barson

"1969 is a great place for Nacho’s and good food, the restaurant has a good vibe and an overall good service, will definitely be back here soon...."

Stuart MacLagan

"Good food, great prices, outstanding service. Pretty much my shortest review ever but there’s nothing else that could explain Nineteen69 in my..."

Ashveer Deepnarrain

"Great music on a saturday night, excellent vibe for young and old. Good service, great value and cocktail jugs! Food was good and we'll presented...."

Scott Murray

"So fun for a drink and nice eat after work. Love the music on a Sunday. Such a good vibe. Only issue is all the best seats are in the smoking..."

Nicholas Ryan Gertenbach

"Such a rad spot. Good food and vibe. Service is always good and we always have an awesome greeting from George who goes out of his way to please his..."

Steven Neale

"A great vibe. Just don't expect them to honour a reservation. Booked and still had to wait 30min since our table had already been given away before..."

August 'Tuckshop' Ehlers

"The food is average to good. Nice drinking spot and relaxed clientele on a Friday afternoon. The food are priced well and my partner and I enjoyed..."

Evert Mulder

"This is a good place to go for drinks and some food. If you want the best prego roll in JHB, try their prego with garlic mayo sauce - it's fantastic...."

CharlieB

"I like this place. The food was such a pleasant surprise. Really tasty, flavorful and nicely presented. Yum. Service was crappy. Some of..."

Yvette Johnson

"I have seen this bistro from the road and it is all ways full.So we popped down to have a look. The food was very nice and had a good choice on..."

Chris Tustian

"Such a nice vibey resturant with a pretty cool 1969 theme with the patrons ages ranging from late teens to groups of middle aged people. The..."

Nathan Vermaak

"Lovely place always a pleasure to be there ❤️❤️❤️😍 staff food vibe amazing..."

Mlayezo Gumede

"I liked the vibe. A true pub per definition. Service a bit slow. Trust they need to hire a few more passionate guys for faster service delivery...."

Arvind Seetohul

"What a pleasant surprise. Delicious food. Huugggeee delicious cocktail. Good service and so well priced. For a quick snack or good wholesome grub..."

Charmaine Rautenbach

"The Nineteen69 Quiz night is awesome and the food is delicious, especially the potato skins. However service can be a bit slow when it's..."

Varushka Padayachi

"Very reasonable but portions a bit small. Burger very tasty, calamari well prepared. Fantastic vibe for sports events and a crowd. Not the place for..."

Mik The Legend

"A quick night out on a public holiday with Stunning company. Had an awesome calamari starter and the biggest strawberry daiquiri ever..."

Jalapeño Popper

"My family went here for my dad's birthday, and it was a lovely evening! The food is very reasonably priced, and is exquisitely delicious! My grilled..."

Natalia Bonegio

"A firm favorite amongst my mates & I. Doesn't matter what night of the week it is, Nineteen69 is vibey and pleasant. The food is tasty and..."

Nicola Veitch

"Food above average. Service needs to be improved. Trust they need hire more to be able to provide a closer proximity service and decrease the..."

Arvind Seetohul

"The food is truly excellent with a variety to choose from and if you decide to build your own platter you can taste almost everything on the menu...."

Anandie

"Lovely spot in Boskruin which is central and the centre is quite easy to navigate.The pub bistro feel of Nineteen 69 makes for a very relaxed..."

Anandie

"Never been to Nineteen69 before. I had a good time. Quiz night was lots of fun. I had a pizza. Pizza was okay. I've had better. Service and bathrooms..."

Duncan Wakeford

"Lovely little spot for a Sunday afternoon cocktail. Their jug specials are so reasonable and their snacks are great - a nice variety and have never..."

Nicole

"Vibey atmosphere ! Most delicious chicken schnitzel and to die for pepper sauce ! Best i have had (and I'm an addict) it was very busy but expected..."

Christine Van Zyl

"The absolute best Nachos in Joburg! Most days it is fillled wall to wall with locals having a beer or 5. On weekends the crowd gets a bit younger,..."

Princess Petra

"The one great thing about this place is the live music on Wednesdays and Sundays - what a treat! I thoroughly enjoyed my night here due to that fact..."

Kimberly Nicholls Kruger

"The perfect local drinking hole close to home with good prices and really great grub. Especially like the fact that you can build your own platter..."

Nadia Müller

"What a fantastic experience. Great food and cold drinks supported by friendly and efficient staff. Went for a birthday function. Evening was made..."

Dale

"Food was excellent, waited a while but well worth the wait. Decent strong cappuccino. Will definitely be coming back for more. Interesting wall..."

Paula Walsh

"What an awesome venue, its absolutely beautiful. I sat in there thinking i want that piece of decor for my home, and that piece. Its quirky yet..."

Yolleen

"We never have a quiet night at 1969 - always an awesome vibe, very festive. Great jugs / cocktails and the best nachos in Joburg, even better than..."

Jess Grobler

"We landed up here on a Tuesday night due to losdshedding at home. It was busy, with a range of different age groups of people both young and old. I..."

Meg Interrupted

"Not quite sure how I feel about eating of reused chopping boards but nevertheless, the food was good and very well priced. We stumbled in on a quiz..."

Daryn Stewart

"Very pleasant surprise! Have not been to the centre for a while, and now find 69's occupying the premises. Popped in for lunch - calamari starters..."

Diederik Van 't Hof

"The Tapas are are amazing... Great place for a night out with friends or just for a quick glass of wine. Sometimes they have a live band which adds..."

Leane Van Tonder

"Quiz night on a Tuesday is s fun way to fill your evening. I suggest you book a table because it gets packed. The service was excellent despite how..."

Jacqui Oeschger

"Seems to be the spot to be on a Friday afternoon if you don't want to cross Beyers Naude Drive.Food is excellent and the self built platters are a..."

Francois Marais Van Zyl

"It was our first time to check this place out as we just moved within the vicinity and hubby and I looking for a place somewhere near to drink after..."

Apple Swanepoel

"Been going to this spot since 1999! Not 69... Anyway. It's been the local drinking hole for well over a decade. Used to be the Keg and Countryman...."

George Hattingh

"I'm a huge nachos fan and after hearing about people raving about this place, I had to go try it out. I definitely was not disappointed! The portion..."

Asian Foodie

"Nineteen69 has a real bar vibe to it, and is packed every night of the week! It can be a bit of a nightmare to get into, but once you've found a..."

Dolls & Dan

"Awesome place and fab food. Quizz night is great fun. Amazing atmosphere and the owners/staff are on the ball. Very casual and so nice to meet..."

Kirsten Johanna Critchfield

"Loved it!!! Food was great! Awesome atmosphere! Great service! I love the fact that you can pick different platters and do a mix a match! I hate..."

Shirley Parker

"This place has a lot of potential but at the moment still leaves a lot to be desired. The service is a bit slow, and I was a bit disappointed on the..."

Jennifer Rosie

"A little heartbreaking that there is no Nachos. I do wish the waiters would smile and interact with customers a little bit more. The food is good and..."

Amit Makan

"My husband and I just left Nineteen69 and we are beyond impressed!! I had a craving for nachos and MAN was I blown away!! The biggest portion I've..."

Carly Cane

"Delicious Nachos, HUGE portion sizes. Best in town! Always a wonderful atmosphere, the pub quiz nights are great fun and the staff and management are..."

Werner

"What a little gem!! Can't fault this place at all, great food, great service, great booze......awesome atmosphere and George who is the manager runs..."

Ewan Dykes

"I really like this place. It is also my local hangout. George the manger and his friendly staff are always on point. If you find yourself waiting..."

Siraaj Cassiem

"As a local down the road, we have been eying this restaurant for a couple of weeks already after it opened. My partner knowing Barclay personally, we..."

Jaco De Wet

"May 2016Yes, I've changed my rating again. Thanks to the owners, we've been back to Nineteen 69 and had fabulous service.They..."

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