La Boca Loca - Latin Inspired Grill in Edmonton

3903 99 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 6M2, Canada

★★★★★
(336 reviews)
Categories: Latin American restaurant

About

A small restaurant serving a variety of Latin American favourites highlighting various countries and cuisines

Website
labocalocaedmonton.com
Address
3903 99 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 6M2, Canada
Plus Code
FGF7+PW Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Time Zone
America/Edmonton

Business Hours

Sunday
12–7 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11 AM–8 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–8 PM
Thursday
11 AM–8 PM
Friday
11 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday
12–8:30 PM

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
336 reviews

Most Mentioned

latin food (21) chef (13) cheese empanadas (11) chilean (10) cubano (8) paella (7) south american food (6) pisco sour (6) lomo saltado (6) nachos (5)
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★★★★★
November 5, 2024

3 reasons why this was one of the best dining experiences ever: 1 - FOOD - Empanadas and cubano sandwich are popular, for good reason. - Papas locas and the ribeye with chimichurri were perfectly prepared. - I asked for the most authentic, unique menu item, and they gave me Pastel de Choclo, which I would describe as a cornbread pot pie. Every bite was insanely flavourful. - Cevice was super fresh (the owner said they keep it to simple basic ingredients so you can taste the freshness of the fish, as opposed to other places that add extra ingredients to mask inferior fish) - Lots of gluten free options for those who need it. 2 - SERVICE/ATMOSPHERE - The owner, Alex, spent time talking with us and sharing how this restaurant came to be (ie. travelling the world, paying cooks to let him come back to the kitchen to learn from them) and his passion for food from his heritage and many other cultures. - The place itself is comfortable, not too loud, and very inviting. 3 - PORTION/PRICING - Every meal was generous in portion, and all pricing was fair. Bottom line, I've never been so impressed by an owner and his heart for people and his love for his product. With so many amazing items to try, I will be back many more times. I hope you try it too. (PS - The owner joked about how he watches people pull up and sit in their car, reading reviews like this. He's glad he gets good reviews, but he said he just wants them to walk through the doors so he can give them, in person, an experience they'll never forget!)

★★★★★
November 1, 2024

We’re new to the area and found this place by chance when looking for a restaurant to have lunch and celebrate a friend’s birthday. The service and warm welcome by both gentlemen was top notch. The food was delicious. We shared the chicken quesadilla, beef nachos and cheese empanadas and every dish was outstanding. The nachos were the best I’ve ever had! They also made our friend a complimentary birthday drink that was so good. I truly can’t wait to come back with friends and family!

★★★★★
October 8, 2024

1st time there. It tucked out of the way. Very friendly, food was great. Big selection of items on the menu. Will be going back.

★★★★★
September 17, 2024

We recently visited La Boca Loca for lunch with a couple of friends, one of whom was from Chile. With his help, we made some excellent choices, and the experience was fantastic. I opted for the empanada combo, which included a cheese empanada and a Colombian empanada—both were absolutely delicious. My wife ordered a salad with fish, and everything was fresh and flavorful. What truly elevated our experience was the warmth of the service, with the owner himself serving us. The inviting atmosphere made us feel right at home. It’s rare to find a place that combines great food with such genuine hospitality. We will definitely be returning! Highly recommended.

★★★★★
July 28, 2024

Great place! Reminds me of a cantina I was in somewhere sometime long ago…. Met Alex (the owner) who was an absolute gem! We had the special of a grilled decant Swordfish, and the Peruvian dressed Chicken salad. Hands down my wife’s winner was the special treat that owner brought out, the Columbian beef and potato Empanadas. Delightful!! (We’ll come back just for those!!) The beer selection is great, the sangria is really great - and we were also treated to a spectacular Pisco Sour (incredible!! Again, worth coming back just for that!) Overall, a Wonderful Host, killer food and amazing experience - will certainly be here again!

★★★★★
June 7, 2024

Fantastic spot to walk in and find some amazing South America cuisine. The special for the day was the ceviche. You can't get more authentic with that taste! Great menu choices, friendly service, and a great place to sit and enjoy lunch. I'm looking forward to visiting again!

★★★★★
July 15, 2023

Walked in and was immediately greeted with great enthusiasm. After sitting and ordering some lovely punch we decided to order both versions of the beef empanadas and were throughly impressed with both. We also ordered both the hot salsa and mild salsa (think of a delicious mix of fresh herbs, chopped and in oil). Both were rather delicate and refreshing. We also ordered sausage, steak, chicken, and grilled potatoes. All were cooked to perfection with absolutely immaculate seasoning. The punch was a refreshing palate cleanser and also paired perfectly with the meal. So good I ordered a second one. Completely delicious, can’t wait to come back.

★★★★★
February 21, 2023

My husband and I went in for a late lunch on a weekday. It was pretty quiet. We were the only table. Very clean and spacious place! Very big menu selection and everything was available. The mango drink I had was very refreshing. Empanadas were delicious! Owner even gave us an extra one! It was nice and cheesy. Not doughy at all. The Steak bites were also very flavourful! We ordered the grilled chorizo in stewed lentils. They were kind to split it into 2 servings for my husband and I. It was amazing! Overall we really enjoyed this little hidden gem. Apparently it gets quite busy at night so perhaps we shall check it out one night!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 18, 2024

Great food, always interesting.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Very delicious food, I will visit them again

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

First time there.... Food and Service were Incredible! Will be back again for Sure!

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

First time here! I will say the service is perfect as soon as you walk through the doors, followed up with amazing food. Highly recommended to eat here!

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Amazing food, and very friendly people. I will be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

This was a charming location with delicious authentic food. Such friendly service. They explained the history of the food and helped us with our choices. I will be back here again.

★★★★
November 24, 2024

Food is really good but portion size feel small for the price you are paying. Should be less fries and a bigger main course. Side note their homemade hot sauce is really really good.

November 22, 2024

Hello If you dont want to waste your money, dont buy here, the food arrived cold, we ordered a sautéed loin and it arrived just undercooked onions, the fries are from the supermarket, the meat is sad to look at. Horrible place to never again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great food. Great portion size. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Authentic Latin Food! When I am missing home this is my go to!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

We had a great experience dining at the restaurant. The cheese empanadas with the green sauce was amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

I am so grateful for being invited to have lunch at La Boca Loca. The owner/chef is so kind and lovely and the meal was amazing! I am telling everyone to go!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

First time eating at a mexican place in general. Waiter was very patient with me and made some great recommendations. Will definitely be back in the future. Great food.

★★★★
October 22, 2024

Went the for my dads surprise bday party, first time since it was renamed from Los Andes. Food was great, service was helpful. Great seeing old friends and family. Hope to go there again one day.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Music, dancing and a great meal

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

We ate and drank exquisitely. A wonderful reunion with a pisco sour, a poor-style steak... Some wonderful cheese empanadas... I was wonderfully surprised The girls attention was very warm and helpful. A Chilean of tone and loin I loved it I highly recommend it The 3.B Total success!!!!! Thank you thank you thank you It was my daughter and I Parking: Comfortable

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Hidden gem! A lot of tasty interesting Latin food you wont find elsewhere in Edmonton and very friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

First time but definitely not the last time. Incredible food. Had the swordfish and it was amazing. Better than I can cook another hidden gem in the city.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great owner great energy

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The food is simply amazing. I had no idea how fantastic a taco could be!! The owners were nice and provided plenty of detail when asked about the dishes. The location is nothing special, but that doesnt matter because the food and owners made the place wonderful. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Loved my lunch here. Be sure to try the Pisco sour.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

I went there for lunch yesterday and had such a great experience! The food was extremely tasty, the service was very personable, and the atmosphere was really welcoming :) highly recommend this place!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The food was extremely amazing!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Popped in for lunch and absolutely enjoyed the experience. The owner was passionate about the food that he cooked for us, the prices were great, variety of items on the menu, and great atmosphere. Looking forward to another visit to this great little treasure and would highly recommend.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

We were looking for fresh simple and authentic latin inspired food and found it at LaBoca Loca, delicious fish tacos, beef quesadillas. Family style, friendly atmosphere, you feel at ease right away, super friendly service. We ll definitely come back and taste more of the dishes offered on the extended menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Family run Chilean restaurant. My first time going today. Kindest and friendliest people. The food, delicious! One of the most memorable things for me is the decor of the place. It uses the light in such a way that reminds me of a cantina I once went to one evening on vacation. I ordered a Chorillana, but even if you came here just for fries, they would be delicious and well prepared.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Pretty Cousy and family owned restaurant, we ordered empanadas and a paella , both were absolutely delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Service was fantastic. Food was delicious and plenty on the plate.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Best service ever ! the food was spot on. Had my first ever Cubano and now I see what all the fuss was about

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Highly, highly recommend...a friend introduced me to this restaurant and i cant say enough good things, the owner and his family are fabulous, everything i have tried thus far has been AMAZING!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

This may be my new favourite restaurant in Edmonton. The chef/ owner gave us a history of the restaurant, talked us through the menus origins and the specials. The cheese and beef empanadas were so tasty, and the peruvian chicken salad was scrumptious!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Always friendly staff and delicious food! Empanadas are to die for! (Especially the cheese) Have never had a bad meal or experience here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great Latin food

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Absolutely amazing! The food was so good and the portions very generous! Love that it is a family owned restaurant as you can feel like you were invited at there table Dietary restrictions: A lot of gluten free options!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The Flavour!! My only negative is its not closer to where I live. Thank you Alex for the excellent tour through you menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Best tacos available in Edmonton. The house salad with the new dressing is amazing.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Very good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Latin inspired dishes are to die for. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to try something unique

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Good stuff from chef Alex! Stopped in for a light lunch. Definitely try the wings. The ingredients are fresh and speak for themselves - the meal left me feeling satisfied without feeling bloated.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

We arrived there with less than 30 minutes till they closed intending to get takeout, and they were so gracious they invited us to stay and eat - 2 adults and 2 little boys. The food was wonderful, empanadas de queso, empanadas colombiana, papas locas and especially the tacos! Friendly service and just a great experience overall!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great food, extremely friendly owner and staff, location is not the nicest but safe. Restaurant atmosphere is okay at best.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Love their empanadas and beef chacacero. I come all the time for food, but tonight the service was great. I have to thank the beautiful man (assuming owner), that came out from the kitchen and bought my two boys two cans of pop. Although I offered to pay for it, he refused and gifted the boys the pops. It made them very happy- old school way of doing business. We appreciate it very much

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

The best restaurant in Edmonton, reminds me a lot of my home country with the best lomo saltado!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The food was excellent and service was very attentive. We absolutely loved their ceviche, and the mains were great too. This will absolutely be a regular stop for us.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Absolutely delicious. This was our first time here and we ll definitely be back. Best food we ve had in years.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

We ve visited La Boca Loca many times and are never disappointed. The service is friendly and attentive. The food is incredible and the portions are filling. Every meal we have had has been amazing. We loved the empanadas and the nachos are incredibly flavourful and delicious also. The chacarero and pebre are so tasty!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

New owner. The Food was good. Service was slow with only three tables at lunch. I think it is better suited for a relaxed evening dinner.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Best empanadas I ever had ! I also had the ceviche (very good) and stole a bite of chorizo from my husband s plate . The best chorizo I had in years. We bought some for home (frozen chorizo sausage)

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Boca Loca never disappoints. Great food, music and customer service. Next time you would like to support a local family, please consider La Boca Loca. Chilean cuisine at its finest. Muchas gracias!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Dont let the industrial location fool you, the authentic food quality and atmosphere of this cozy Latin grill is TOP NOTCH. Right away, I was greeted by the owner in a welcoming and friendly manner, and once I told him that Id never been there before he took the time to go over the menu with me. The food was amazing, and Id recommend it to anyone.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Food is very homey and teasty and if you are lucky enough you would be able to dance tango

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Absolutely amazing. The food is so good. The owner took the time to explain the menu to us, and had recommendations that were simply delicious. Recommend for anyone looking for a very tasty meal.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

This restaurant has unreal food!! Everything is so fresh and flavorful! Each time I have visited, we have tried different food items and everything has been incredibly delicious!! The service is excellent and I cant recommend this place enough! Try it for yourself and you will also become addicted. Ill try to get pictures next time before I inhale my meal. Haha!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

I came to La Boca Loca for lunch a while back. Service was good as he was more than happy to tell me the popular items and what s in them. In terms of food, I had Sopa De Marisco (Seafood Soup). The soup had good flavour with a nice tint of spice to it. It was also a decent size with a nice good variety of seafood/shellfish (haddock filet, mussels, shrimp, oysters, cuttlefish, octopus, tomatoes, pepper). Spices used include oregano, basil, cumin, salt. There were also greens and spice condiments on the side for extra flavour Overall, I d give my experience 8.5/10

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

One of the best places for food in Edmonton. Very kind and responsive service! The chef made a surprise for us, he brought a traditional desert as a gift, it was so nice of him . Definitely recommend

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

The best Chilean and Latin Food. I highly recommend this place. I know the owners for years they are amazing people.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Good food at a reasonable price, a rarity nowadays. The sraff are attentive and welcoming and very hospitable. This should be a better known place for real Chilean food. Great experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

We had a great family gathering and gender reveal. The place was perfect and service was GREAT!!!, Parking: We parked right at the door

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

The place is beautiful with a very comfortable atmosphere. The food is always so tasty. The people working here are amazing and always excited to greet their customers. Highly recommend!!!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

The owner was charming and attentive and the food absolutely authentic and delicious! Wheelchair accessibility: A little tight getting in and out but not a problem and lots of maneuvering room inside.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

This was instantly delicious the best starter is cheese chilean Empanadas 10/10 imo

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and service from local independent restaurant. Once you go here youll want to tell everyone.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A pleasant surprise. A family restaurant with Latin food of which we knew nothing about. The chef/owner explained the menu items and took such great care of us. We all walked away content and new fans of this restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Kid-friendliness: Great service and very friendly. The food was fantastic I would recommend this to everyone

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Did take out, but the food was great and the atmosphere was quiet. Tucked in a business area so it would be easy to miss

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Beautiful and delicious food that comes with amazing service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing! Too bad it s tucked away a little out of sight

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great empanadas: Chilean and Colombian. Mmmm.. delicious Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went for a private function and it was a great experience. Staff ran things smoothly and food was fresh and delicious.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I decided to organize our Spanish meet up group at this restaurant with 20 people as part of our group. They were already busy but they took great care of us. Everyone serving us was positive and friendly. I look forward to organizing our group once again at this restaurant. Oh, and by the way, the food is awesome.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very very good food good price one of the best restaurants I have being in a long time I will go back that s for sure

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I have no words to explain how wonderful this location was. I crave empanadas from my Chilean friends mom, he brings me them as often as he can. Shrimp and cheese is my favourite, but after coming to La Boca Loca, I could easily beg for Beef without shame. Barros Lucos, nd a beef empanadas was what I decided to have, and I dont think of could have picked something better to experience the food here. I look forward to coming back, nd I look forward to bringing more people here.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was very good, authentic, and the surviving size was just right. The display of Chilean items in one corner could have been more authentic, but most people would not have known the difference. More pictures or artwork of Chile or other well known South American landscapes would have added to the already good atmosphere. When we came into the restaurant Violetta Parra was positive and I wear immediately impressed. (Gracias a la Vida, clásico ) This will be a place I will go back to when Im in Edmonton!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent lunch. I was hungry for cheese empanadas like I remembered in South America and they did not disappoint. The special drinks were wonderful as well as the carne empanadas. Recommend for a great little out of the way South American experience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Alex the owner was awesome! Food was amazing! 100% recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is one of these amazing hidden gems and the food is so amazing and fresh!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food!! The Chef Carolina . Great Costumers Service. Thanks

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Super friendly owners and top notch service. The food is very tasty and can be fairly spicy if you want. My mom had the fried halibut with salad and I had the mashed corn with salad. What a pleasant experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place for all kinds of South American food! Stopped by for lunch and while the owner was busy prepping orders (popular place for takeout it seems!) he took the time to explain the menu options and specials to us. The cheese empanadas came with the most delicious spicy pebre sauce, highly recommend trying it. We also had a lentil & rice stew with house-made chorizo, a lovely and filling bowl of food. Also ordered the seabass special, and when we couldnt decide between grilled and fried, he offered to make a piece of each! Both were excellent, perfectly cooked, and accompanied by a generous portion of fries and a refreshing onion & tomato salad. Will definitely be coming back here to try some more dishes!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Not a very good starter experience. We ordered an anticucho de corazón, which tasted good and was well marinated, but it needed a little more cooking. We ordered a Peruvian ceviche, which was more onion, we had to ask for extra fish to balance the dish, coupled with the fact that the fish was overcooked. On the other hand, we ordered a steak a la pobre, we asked for the Ribeye medium well, and they gave it well done. We also ordered a lomo saltado, was ok, not excellent but definitely the best of everything we ordered, I have to say that the house sangria was light and good, I liked it! In the end, the bill we paid for that was too much, 130 dollars, for the low quality of food, it doesnt deserve that.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Was honestly a little dissapointed with this place based on the ratings. I ordered the meat platter which may not be their best dish. The chicken was good but the chorizo was quite dry and the steak was not cooked medium rare as requested. At one point the chef/owner came back smelling strongly of cigarette smoke. Our food took quite a while and I do not think it was worth the wait.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great flavourful and authentic food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Its easily the one of the best Latin food restaurants in town. Try the steak bites, I dont know what they do to them but theyre amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went there for takeout, thoroughly enjoyed my food when I got home. I recommend it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

One a kind. Great chef. Marvelous, delicious and unique food carefully prepared.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very very good service!! The cook was in a rush and was able to do everything on time. He must be an extremely good cook. The food was just delicious and perfect. Very friendly and lovely people. This is my first time here and I for sure support this business. GREAT JOB!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing Latin restaurant in Edmonton. Customer service is great!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I have been in this place before I like it but the second experience I had very disappointed we asked for a parrillada for 2 and we ask for mild chicken and they brought us a very spicy!!! chicken, I am Latina and I have eaten so many other cultures food and they are spicy but this spicy for Latin food nop! it was too much.I had to ask for the manager or owner to come and talk to us eventhough is small place and you can see everything. My husband has heartburn so yep he does not eat spicy I do tolerate it sometimes also there were comments from friends or aquantices out of place Pls ! keep them on a leash so it was an horrible experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

La Boca Loca is an authentic South American cuisine experience. Their love for the food they serve is only second to their customer service. I will absolutely come back! Parking: Free parking in front

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Portions were great. The cheese empanadas were crispy and cheesy and delicious. I have been searching for the perfect cubano sandwich and I have now found it. This is now my go to for authentic Latin food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Service was great place was only open for another hour and got full service. Lots of details on all the dishes, and where they came from our food was amazing. The portions were huge huge. We tried all kinds of things that we didn t normally like and found out that when they make them here they are fantastic would definitely recommend. Vegetarian options: Lots of great vegetarian options. The salad was probably one of the best I ve ever had especially if you like cilantro, which I do.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Unreal AAA+++ Tried the special...Chilian Sea Bass...melted in my mouth. Service was exceptional. Was greated by the chef himself and given detailed info on food options. Loved his passion. Will most definitely return

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wow!! What a great experience with South American food, best place and food ever!! Congratulations everything was perfect, nice customer service too, we will be back for sure. Thank you!! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wow! This place is the REAL DEAL when it comes to food! Delicious dishes, and a varied menu of options. Would absolutely recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

You could easily miss this little gem due to its location and exterior but Alex and his staff make incredible food. Try the cheese empanadas with his famous salsas and then go from there! Good wine selection too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We went here on a school trip and the staff were great, the food was even better, and everyone was having a good time. Parking: Lots of parking around the place, out the front and on the surrounding streets

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I loved it. Excellent service the waiter came right away, as soon as we sat down brought a nice big bottle of ice water to the table and menus. Took the time to explain all the specialities they had in detail. My friend had papas bravas which is French fries with cheese, purple onions, green and red peppers and you can choose either beef, chicken or chorizo. It s was really taste and it was a big plate. You can easily share this plate. I had made of beef heart on top of sliced potatoes with a pice of grill corn on the cob. We also had empanadas fill with cheese and chorizo. They were very tasty. Some of the food on the menu I found it pricy but there is lots to choose from The waiter give us a superb service. He also asked which language we preferred to speak as he was bilingual. He spoke English and Spanish. The owner came at the end to talk to us which it was a nice gesture. Again excellent service. Muchas gracias to both of you.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Such a gem! The day we went the restaurant was super busy, service was slow but the owner and staff more than made up for it with their top notch customer service and friendly acknowledgement of the wait. They provided a beverage on the house for the wait time, and were super engaged in making sure we were doing okay while we waited. The food was worth the wait though - everything was delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Went today for the first time with a co-worker and it was an amazing experience! The chef took the time to explain the menu to us and the service was amazing. The portions are huge! And the food is so flavourful. MASSIVE BONUS soooooo many gluten friendly options! Have now recommended the place around my office. Will definitely be back! Soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Loved this place! Food was delicious, one of the only places we can get paella in edm! The Cheese empanadas awesome spot!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing to have this in Edmonton. Authentic Latin food at good prices. Great ingredients. Humitas, empanadas and cubano sandwiches were a hit. Food : 5/5

December 22, 2023

I m shocked by the small portion , paid 60$ for a tiny portion of ceviche , fish was cut aggressively into big pieces and small pieces looked like it was chewed off, seems like they neglected this order and also the anticucho came in such a small portion, grossly overpriced and not tasty at all one piece of the meat wasn t even cooked fully, carelessly done I m surprised this place has goos reviews, I don t think so at all and I know how the ceviche supposed to be. Not recommended !!!!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is good but the place looks very old

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Overall I really enjoyed the food. Very tasty cheese empanadas and chacarero. Papas Bravas were more like spicy french fries but still good. Paella was delicious! Cocktails were meh. Service was a bit non existent at certain points but fine otherwise. I came here after really enjoying the Peruvian both at Heritage Days and wanted to try more Latin American cuisine and I was not disappointed. Would recommend.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

While the food and atmosphere was amazing I was a little disappointed with one of my drinks, the mojito traditional didn t taste like it had rum in it, all I could taste was mint and sofa water, otherwise try the fish tacos they were amazing and from what the group shared the paella was pretty good, definitely have the churros for dessert and the sangria

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Incredible place to eat Chilean and Latin food! They have Latin American options, exquisite drinks, especially the pisco sour. We celebrated the 18th boy with empanadas, corn cake, and a delicious millefeuille cake. The hosts Alex and Niriam are really welcoming, friendly and genuine with customers. A recommended place for every Chilean living in Canada. Also great for Latinos and anyone who wants to try THE BEST food and atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best chilean restaurant in Edmonton

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The owner was very hands on in his service with us, he was so very kind and food was made incredibly. 10/10 recommend. An Edmonton hidden gem for sure

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Some of the best latin food and service Ive ever had. Will go again !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food and very friendly staff. Will come back for sure

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It was a wonderful atmosphere, the most authentic Latin American food I could find. Amazing food, very friendly and felt like I was in a Latin American home

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fantastic authentic just a plethora of flavor. I am without word speechless isnt enough. Genuinely phenomenal. I am from the US we have amazing food and this Is definitely par or above so good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Omg! Such a hidden Gem the food was amazing! The service was the best I have ever had in edmonton! The gentleman working today Jan, 22 2022 was phenomenal, friendly and a great cook. Thank you we will be back!

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This is Choripan, literal bread and chorizo.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The food was absolutely amazing and the service was professional and courteous. I am excited to go back and get more delicious food. I went yesterday evening after work and ordered the empanadas, chicken tacos and the steak sandwich. The empanadas were so good, crispy on the outside, chewy and gooey on the inside with the cheese. The chicken tacos were definitely my favorite. Their slaw was light and had a great flavor. Their pico de gallo was fantastic and I will definitely get another side of it next time. The steak sandwich was moist and pull apart tender and the fries that came with it were perfectly seasoned. Loved everything!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The food and the service was amazing. The experiences was personalized and the chef even came out to talk to us about the food. The options were excellent and the food was delicious. I definitely recommend this place!

★★★★
December 22, 2022

It was a bit different, but enjoyable evening. The menu is fairly diverse. It is not an obvious spot for a restaurant. But it was quick & easy to get to. We got to meet the chef. A solid guy. The food was enjoyable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great tasting food, good service and a friendly and accommodating owner. Also the prices are affordable. Been there several times before and will continue to support this little clean and welcoming restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

This place has incredible food. Their beef empanadas are delicious. Highly recommend this hole in the wall.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We just tried our luck with this place. We wanted to try a different kind of food. And this popped on Google maps. A family run restaurant at a very non-descript place. The service was a bit slow to start with, but it was excellent later on. The food was excellent and the suggestions from the server were top notch. She seemed very passionate about the food there. We tried 2 items, steak bites and chorillana, one of the day specials. We will definitely go back there to try out other items.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing food, great service. Not to much in staff, so be patient.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent Service, yummy, awesome food. Thank you for a new favorite eats place. I appreciate thd variety of gluten free options. Fresh ingredients and tasty dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Everyone in our group of 6 loved their meal! Absolutely amazing food and very friendly and knowledgeable staff!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good Latin food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Food is awesome and service is great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Hidden gem!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I went there for their happy hours specials through the happy hours app, and all of their food was absolutely amazing/mouth watering. Will be back many more times to come

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Ordered Papas Locas for our work ladies the other day and WOW it was so yummy! Had to bring my friends back the next weekend and was not disappointed. Try this little restaurant out, enjoy!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Fantastic food from a small family business. Learn a little about the family, the business and the passion they bring from the latin cuisine. The nachos are a must!!! And the cheese enchanadas are a family favorite. Highly recommend coming in and having a nice authentic Latin experience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I tried the chacarero sandwich, it was delicious! Fresh ingredients and good quality food. The Colombian empanadas were really good! Greatly recommended

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Food was good.. but the waitress was

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

It was our first time coming here. The staff are welcoming and the food was excellent! Prices are great, so worth checkin out this little gem!! We will be coming back!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Super tasty food and the staff was really friendly. Will definitely come back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

First time here and I live in Manitoba Id say its worth the trip for sure. If I ever pass by her this is the first place I would visit.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Absolutely amazing flavor and outstanding prices highly recommend we go every chance we get

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I never knew I needed green beans on a steak sandwich until I had a chacarero from La Boca Loca, which is my go-to dish. The empanadas and choripan (ask for chimichurri) have also been excellent, and the hot wings are tasty.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Latin food and moquitoes with Conny the waitress Latino dont worry they speak English lol must check south side edm

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food is amazing and the staff are great. Layout is meh and parking here should be included in standard road tests. Gone a few times and is quickly becoming a go-to.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Awesome Empanadas

December 22, 2022

We came based off the google reviews, hoping to find a really good latin restaurant and support a small business. We were sorely disappointed. The cheese empanadas were good and my white wine...thats it. I had a pork sandwich (which on the menu it doesnt specify it is a sandwich). The pork was like chewing on shoe leather with zero taste. After several bites I took the pork out and just ate some of the rest of the sandwich. The pork had a taste of being old and reheated several times. My husband had chicken. It was burnt, extremely dry and had no flavor. It came with nothing else but fries. To pay $18 & $23 respectively for each meal, was extravagant for what we received. The kids meals were $10 each and included a can of pop. It was also overpriced. We wont be back and would not recommend. Kid-friendliness: They had a small kids menu of 3 options. It was nothing to write home about. They were $10 each.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The nachos and tacos are unreal!! Alex makes his nacho chips from scratch -true and authentic. The best nachos Ive had from a restaraunt, hands down. I really felt the culture while I was there. Alex is a wonderful man and host, La Boca Loca is a must try folks!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Alex the owner and chef does a great job. I had the Ceviche which was to die for, tasted just like a local, delicious, South American restaurant. Also, ask for their signature dipping sauce, truly exquisite!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

What can I say about this restaurant! I have heard about this restaurant from co worker and one sat we decided to give it a try. We have been ordering their empanadas beef almost every weekend. Everytime we do they arrive and they are delicious! these are amazing!!!!!! I was weary about the quality having them delivered and I have to say the quality is exceptional. We even got a note from the owner who noticed we been ordering them frequently and gave us some other options for ordering to save us money. Now thats some excellent customer service. I would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone and already have!.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Love, love, love this place! Fantastic food and staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Quality latin food, they make everything fresh here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

We order food last night and the quality is as we had gone to the restaurant to eat. We love the quality of how the food is made. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Highly recommend very good food just wow

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The chicken is some of the best Ive had in the city. The service is always great, the owner is super friendly, generous, and welcoming, and he recognized us after only a couple visits. Empanadas are delicious, portions are big, and the fries and sauces are also great. Also, with covid Id say that their food travels well for takeout, and the restaurant is really open and well spaced out, so we felt safe dining there. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing restaurant and closest you can get to authentic Peruvian and Chilean food !

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Seriously so good!! Best empanadas I have had in a long time. Yumm

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Thank you La Boca Loca for another incredible meal! Will be back again soon.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Wonderful spot. Great food, fresh tasting ingredients and friendly staff. Highly recommend the Cubano Sandwich, the Cheese Empanadas and the Tacos. Still working my way through the menu, but I havent been disappointed yet.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Was there for a dinner event. Was pleasantly surprised with the food. Great dinner!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

This place took over from Los Andes. Its great- tasty foods and dips, they have salsa dancing evenings, lots of fun. Very good professional Peruvian chef.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I went for lunch to check it out and was thrilled at the food. We had empanadas to die for to start followed by the beef sandwich which also is very good. The fellow that served us was very busy but took his time to make us feel welcome and met all our needs. I truly suggest for folks to try this place out you wont be disappointed at all.

★★★
December 22, 2021

We went today for lunch, food was good but the service overall needs improvement. Also, we didn t receive the order as requested. We order the Milanesa Argentina al Caballo with rice and salad and end up with Milanesa with cheese and fries. Clearly the waitress wasn t paying attention.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

OMG sea food soup, the best en Edmonton. Love the restaurant, the owner, and the food. Must visit!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Good food, quick service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Hidden Gem with Fresh and Traditional Latin food right here in Yeg!! We tried multiple dishes and they were all fantastic,Very attentive staff and the Owner/Chef Alex came out to check on us. Wil be going back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

So I ordered through skip the dishes and they didnt bring two of my items. I called the restaurant directly and they not only dropped off my missing items but brought me a few extras. So amazing. Please try them out. I loved everything the fries were so good. The empanadas were Devine and the quesadilla was so cheesy.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Food is great! People are even better! You need to check this place out. Empanadas are awesome. Also I had this Chilean poutine type dish I believe it is called Chorillana I could be wrong as I dont speak Spanish but it was fantastic. Great cocktails as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The food was to die for, I had the Paella and let me tell you It was great and a huge portion

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

A hidden gem in South Edmonton. Have ordered and ate in restaurant. Each time has been great service and tasty food. Had the steak sandwich, tacos and nachos - all very tasty and fresh. Owner is very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed the experience from beginning to end. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing Paella as well the Ceviche is to die for, make sure to ask for it Peruvian style!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

One of our best places.! Amazing hospitality and service!! As for the food everything is delicious and fresh.! It is going to be one of our best spots from now on. We already booked for our Christmas dinner.!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great place to visit during COVID-19. The food is always fresh and excellent. The restaurant is maintained clean. The door handle is desinfected after every exit or entry. Sanitizer are available on each table. When we went it was not crowded and we were served the most delicious South American food. This place is all about the delicious food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

If youre a fan of Cuban sandwiches you need to try the one on the menu at La Boca Loca!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

The food was great and the service excellent. The server took the time to explain the food and make some great suggestions.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The food was fantastic and the staff was friendly and helpful! I got the tacos which were delicious and filling. Im definitely coming back next time Im in town!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Delicious Food! If youre looking for authetic Latin food, this should be on your list of places to eat. We ordered the Fisher Mans Basket and the Paella. Neither of which were actually listed on the physically menu we were given, we had just seen them online and listed on a chalk board in the restaurant. They didnt even hesistate and made both these dishes for us. They were amazing, so much flavour and the quality of food is wonderful. We were served in a timely manner and the staff checked in on us to make sure we were doing okay multiple times. Its a smaller restaurant, run by a family (from my understanding). Support local, and give this place a try!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great South America flavor!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Delicious food ! Amazing service, like this place

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

.Amazing food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Went for lunch here, really enjoyed the food. Some great choices. Wouldnt hesitate to go back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

This is one of my favorite places to eat. Each time I go I keep working my way through the menu by trying something new. Their desserts are delicious!

December 22, 2020

almost 45 minute to get the food, bad customer service. I dont recommend it at all

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Honestly phenomenal food. The cheese empanadas were so fresh and delicious and I really appreciated them walking me through the menu to find some vegetarian options after remembering I had called earlier. It s rare for places to go so out of the way to accommodate dietary restrictions, he even popped out of the kitchen to ask about ingredients for me. Even without any meat the tacos were so flavourful and the hot sauce was amazing. Would definitely eat here again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Everything we ordered was delicious and perfectly seasoned. I look forward to trying the rest of their menu.