Boqueria - Chicago

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   Chris

   San Francisco

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Showed up early for reservation wasn’t seated until close to 30 min late (no big deal). Ordered all our food after our drinks and was never given our most expensive dish we ordered (the octopus). 2 people eating tapas for $200 and not getting every meal we ordered and ended up actually paying for just isn’t worth it for me
   

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   Renee

   VIP

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely stellar food and service. Try the tasting menu- you will not regret it!
   

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   TOMOKO

   VIP

   Chicago

   69 reviews

   5.0

   69 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband, our daughter and I totally enjoyed having an amazing dinner at Boqueria—wonderful service, delicious dishes, etc. We will keep coming! Thank you very much!
   

   Boqueria - ChicagoResponded 6 days ago

   Hello TOMOKO, It’s wonderful to hear that your family enjoyed dinner at Boqueria! Our team takes pride in delivering excellent service, delectable food, and a vibrant atmosphere. We can’t wait to welcome you back! Leticia Tischina, General Manager
   

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   Dara Kristine

   VIP

   Chicago

   37 reviews

   5.0

   37 reviews

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our second time and the food didn’t disappoint. We tried a few items we had last time like gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas, & the bikini and a few new ones like the choripan and the torrija. The torrija was like a mashup of a churro and French toast. The outside was crunchy and the inside was moist. The choripan was amazing and the chimichurri really worked well with the sausage. Our server (whose name escapes me at the moment) was friendly and attentive. Overall, Boqueria is one of favorite tapas restaurant.
   

   Boqueria - ChicagoResponded 6 days ago

   Hello Dara, Thank you for the fantastic review! It’s wonderful to hear that both familiar favorites and new dishes impressed during your visit. The combination of flavors in the torrija and choripán truly delights. Hope to see you again soon! Leticia Tischina, General Manager
   

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   Esther

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We visited the restaurant on Saturday at 11 a.m. The website advertised a $30 lunch prix fixe menu for Restaurant Week, but upon arrival, we were only offered the regular menu and the $45 dinner option. Fortunately, this worked in our favor since we preferred the tapas selections on the dinner menu. While the portion size was a bit excessive for such an early meal, we packed the leftovers to enjoy later. The service was a highlight—our waitress Lauren was delightful and attentive, and the entire staff we encountered was warm and friendly. The food was above average, though not exceptional. The garlic butter shrimp had excellent flavor but was overly greasy, while the jamón charcuterie was truly wonderful. The ambiance was inviting, with a beautifully designed interior that’s well-suited for small groups. Overall, it was an enjoyable dining experience.
   

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   Boqueria - ChicagoResponded 6 days ago

   Hello Esther, It's great to know that you enjoyed the food and found our staff attentive! We appreciate your feedback on the menu options and portion sizes, as it helps us improve. Your experience matters to us, and we hope to offer you an even better visit next time. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Leticia Tischina, General Manager
   

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   Perla

   VIP

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   It felt unwelcoming from the moment we arrived—more like an afterthought than a valued guest. Despite having a reservation, we were made to wait until another table leisurely finished dessert. The restaurant was packed, and the noise level was overwhelming. Our server was friendly but rushed us throughout the meal. The food was hit or miss—some items were just average, while the paella was overcooked and lacked freshness. Portions were disappointingly small, especially the ham and cheese, which was so thin you could see through it. The highlight of the experience was the drinks—the red orange sangría and spicy margarita pitcher were excellent.
   

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   Mallika

   VIP

   Chicago

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food and good ambience but very poor service. My husband and I went here for a date night and made a reservation way in advance so that we get a good table. We were initially asked to sit behind the host stand facing the wall and were quickly given another table when we asked for it. However, our server wasn’t clearing our plates but the same server was clearing the plates on the adjacent table. She did not come and refill our wine glasses as it is a common thing in upscale restaurants. If you are a person of color, I wouldn’t recommend you to go here because the service was really bad.
   

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   Fabio

   Chicago

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Food is not the great; not really authentic and not tasting good
   

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   RonaldP

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Food variety was great and food taste was very good. Service was very slow. I asked for a drink menu and after waiting about 10 minutes went to go look for one myself. The small plates came out little by little and not in the expected order. The ambience was great but I’m not sure if I would return.
   

   Boqueria - ChicagoResponded on 3 February 2025

   Hello RonaldP, We sincerely apologize for the slow service and the order of the small plates not meeting expectations. It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the food variety and taste, as well as the ambience. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we will address these issues to improve future experiences. Leticia Tischina, General Manager
   

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    Catherine

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Perfect restaurant week and date night spot! So much food and so many good choices for $45. Also home to a delicious Cesar salad. Definitely one of my favorites!
    

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    Boqueria - ChicagoResponded on 1 February 2025

    Hello Catherine, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Boqueria is thrilled to be your favorite spot for restaurant week and date nights. Our team takes pride in delivering excellent service, delectable food, and a vibrant atmosphere. Hope to see you again soon! Leticia Tischina, General Manager
    

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