La Boca

‘Spanish food, no compromise’ is the motto at La Boca.

And that quest for authenticity goes from the Solaris brand bottled water all the way to the kitchen brigade.

The latest chef to join the team at the Hope Street restaurant is from Cordoba and he has helped create a bold new menu of contemporary Spanish dishes.

Christmas gift idea

The summer’s sunshine seems but a distant memory at this time of year. Happily, a meal at La Boca can deliver lots of Spanish culinary sunshine without the need for braving an airport check-in.

Valid until mid-December and then from early January to the end of February 2018, this offer is a brilliant way to add some sparkle to the coldest months.

It would also make a wonderful stocking-filler for anyone who enjoys authentic Spanish dishes.

Contemporary Spanish cuisine

Available from noon until 8pm, Monday to Friday, and from 1pm to 7pm on Sundays, the Big Deal is for two people to each have a dish from El Grill section of the menu plus a bottle of house wine to share.

Exact dishes may change. This sample menu shows the current El Grill selection:

Gambas Jumbos – grilled king prawns drizzled with a garlic and fresh herb oil (GF)

Entrana – Argentina’s favourite succulent and tender cut of steak, grilled to your preference (GF)

Pincho de Pollo Moruno – chicken breast skewer, spinach and watercress salad, crispy, oven-baked potato and sweet potato chips

Salmón a la Parrilla – fresh salmon crusted with sesame, avocado, fresh watercress salad and baby potato dressed with rosemary and garlic oil

Salteado de Verduras – shallot, carrot, beetroot, almond, fennel (V/VV)

Chuletillas de Cordero – lamb cutlets, green lime alioli, new baby potato, fresh herbs salad (GF)

Pimientos de Padron – grilled Spanish green chillies, sprinkled with sea salt

Happy muchachos

5pm diners clack their castanets in acclaim for the Spanish cuisine at La Boca. The restaurant has a high rating of 4.3/5, with recent comments including the following:

‘Best place for tapas in Glasgow! Great food and wonderful service even though it was a busy evening. My favourite restaurant in Glasgow by far.’ Rating 5/5

‘A great eat out. If you are keen on tapas this resto has a great menu. The service and advice is excellent. The place has a great feel about it and the service was first class.’ Rating 5/5

‘A hidden gem. Friendly staff and fabulous food. Will definitely be returning.’ Rating 5/5

Estupendo!

La Boca’s Spanish chefs use the finest imported ingredients and cook them to order from fresh.

Complimenting the modern Spanish dishes is the buzzy but laidback atmosphere at La Boca.

Close your eyes and you could be in one of the best little bars of Madrid or Andalucia.

As the Scottish winter begins to take a grip, this Big Deal for two is a fantastic opportunity to escape frosty reality and dream of sunnier climes while enjoying authentic Spanish flavours at La Boca.