Things People Say
IN THE NEWS
Time Out Melbourne put La Boca Loca at #1 on their list of Top 5 Bars in Wellington saying:
“Mexican has hit Wellington… La Boca Loca, a brightly decorated bar and restaurant just out of town is leading the surge with impressive soft-shell tacos filled with pulled pork and pineapple salsa, tortilla chips and guacamole, and a salad of black beans and soft white cheese. Take one of the brightly painted stools at the bar and order up a fistful of tequila and Pacifico beers. La Boca Loca … as you’d expect, makes a cracker margarita.”
The Dominion Post’s food reviewer David Burton gave us four and a half stars.
He recommended that you try our:
“as tasty as can be Sopa de Tortilla … bold rendition of Mole Poblano con Pollo and … Burrito de Res - a crazily harmonious mouthful.”
Sunday Star Times reviewer Tim Herbert said:
“Excellent fresh Mexican. Lives up to all the hype we’ve heard, definitely worth a repeat visit.”
“at lunchtime expat Californians can be seen queuing up for their burritos and tacos. … Try the sopa de tortilla or the fish tacos - the tortillas are made freshly on-site from imported masa flour.”
“As well as seriously tasty, fresh food, you’ll find a great wine list and a signature margarita.”
In the Dominion Post, Megan Salole named La Boca Loca as her ‘Favorite Table’ for our tasty brunches and our commitment to local, seasonal, sustainably grown food.
“Once you’ve eaten Mexican food for brunch, you can’t go back to a Western brunch. The flavours are just so unique and surprising … I like buying local and seasonal food… which is another reason why I love eating at La Boca Loca.”
New Zealand House and Garden listed us in their hot picks for Wellington November 2011.
Wellington Regional Wines and Spirits restaurant reviewer enjoyed our service, our Emerson’s beer, our enchilladas and our now famous plátanos con cacahuetes (bananas caramelised with rum & peanuts) and declared:
“La Boca Loca is already the next big thing. Anyone who likes their food fast, flavoursome and fun will get a real kick out of it.”
In the Capital Times, Sharon Greally (she of the Cafe Grind) declared our coffee to be ‘Muy Bueno’ and wrote:
“These guys use seasonal, sustainable food and organic where possible. If you’re there at night, you’re in for a visual treat. Watching the chefs in the kitchen is pure theatre. … The Sopa de Tortilla was deliciously spicy and full of flavour. … Ceviche de Pescado … Perfecto.”
We even got a mention in the New York Times T Magazine.
BLOG LOVE
Anna Tait-Jamieson, food editor for NZ Life & Leisure and author of Pass the Salt said:
“La Boca Loca is the best little Mexican in the coolest little capital in the world. The food is great, the atmosphere is fun and it serves the best range of top-flight tequila I’ve ever come across.”
“Fresh salsa tacos, prime ingredients and hot yummy freshly rolled tortilla … The goodness of fine Mexican fare, as distinguished from the Kiwi norm of overly cheesy and sour cream laden nachos and burritos.”
Amy, at Coffee Pendant waxed lyrical about our fish tacos:
“The corn tortilla was just right: soft, not too thin, not too thick, tasting of corn and nothing else. The melted white cheese and the tortilla made a luxurious mouthful. Then I got a hit of the salsa, and the combination of flavours hurtled me through the way-back machine all the way to my childhood in California’s Central Valley. Suddenly I was sitting outside on a hot summer night with the flavours of corn tortilla, tomato salsa and cheese dancing on my tongue.”
HAPPY TWEETERS
“@labocalocanz not enough thumbs to give our hearty endorsement. my mouth went crazy, just like it says.”
“@labocalocanz is the most awesome restaurant in the universe. It’s the service that makes it so.”
“@labocalocanz is my new fav Mexican in Wellington – simple food done well, friendly service &, being in the suburbs, parking right outside”
“Head over @labocalocanz for the best fish tacos and ceviche in the southern hemisphere“
- @tkluysk
“On continuing quest f/ Mexican food in NZ… enjoying superb chili relleno, fish tacos, & trad’l margaritas at @LaBocaLocaNZ in Miramar. A+“
- @DavidHuebner (US Ambassador to NZ)
“And here in #NZ you can taste the creations of Mexican Chef Chris Martinez @labocalocanz #Mexico #gastronomy #wellington“
- @EmbaMexNze (Mexican Embassy)
“It’s official. @labocalocanz is my new fave place #sosotasty“
- @sandidash
“Mmm-mmm La Boca Loca is so delicious. Mexican in Miramar!”
- @meganhuddleston
“Had an incredible lunch @labocalocanz today! The pulled pork soft shell tacos are outstanding! YUM!“
- @marthamail
“Delicious jalapenos con queso, chili relleno, fish tacos and the ceviche was so fresh and beautiful. Definitely check out @labocalocanz“
“Just had the best Tortilla Soup I’ve had in many months@labocalocanz. Jalapeño poppers with just the right amount of afterburn. I’m happy!”
“SCRUMPTIOUS dinner last night at @labocalocanz. WOW, I was smitten after my entree of black bean/corn salad + guacamole.”
“Delicious meal and laughs with friends@labocalocanz. Was in taco & ceviche heaven & the chilli margarita – the shizzle.”
- @annanz
“Delicious dinner last night@labocalocanz in Miramar. Highly recommended! Meg.”
“Liking those @labocalocanz pork tacos a lot… and the corn chips and watching the chefs cook was like being in a live cooking show!“
“@labocalocanz Great Friday vibe and tasty quesadillas – so busy they were almost eaten out of guac.”
“Great takeway Burritos from@labocalocanz for lunch… its a great place, awesome food and friendly staff“
“@labocalocanz That place is awesome, and delicious, and I want to go there now….”
“FINALLY!!! Finally got to stop by@labocalocanz and enjoy a delicious burrito. Thanks! It was just perfect!”
“Having lunch @labocalocanz. Gets two thumbs up. Our burritos and fries were amazing.”
- @polg
“@labocalocanz I was there last week. Delicious food and super friendly service!”
“Thanks for been a lovely host last night to a yummmmmy dinner@labocalocanz. We all loved it!“
“@labocalocanz fantastic as always, I’m sure I’ll be back soon.”
“The Mexican hot chocolate at@labocalocanz is to die for.“
“You can make me a spicy hot chocolate any old time, you glorious people @labocalocanz“
“Lunch w/ mum at @labocalocanz, the pork taco is delicious.”
“Great meal and service last night at@labocalocanz“
“@labocalocanz Dinner at your place finally, super delicious.“
“Forgot to say thanks@labocalocanz for an #AMAZING dinner and #margarita! Last night.”
“@labocalocanz thanks for an amazing dinner last night, will most definately be coming back, met all expectations!”
“@labocalocanz – was delicious, def recommend food and margaritas! Yum yum.”
“My first visit to @labocalocanz was delicious!”
“New Mexican restaurant in Miramar @labocalocanz is really really good!”
- @maupuia
“wow! @labocalocanz is going off in the very best way… Food is great,@mrsivydunford approves, and the staff are buzzing around. #miramar“
“Finally made it out to@labocalocanz, it was poppin’ off! Had some amazing guacamole and totopos. Looking forward to our next visit already”
“Fantastic burrito from@labocalocanz for lunch… and dangerously close to work…”
- @rossmcw
“Just had guacamole & chips and tacos de pescados at@labocalocanz … delicious and *quick*! In and out in about half an hour! Likin’ it.”
“Om nom! First visit to @labocalocanz tonight. Won’t be the last.”