La Bodega Latin Kitchen & Cocktails RVA

We waited over 50 minutes for food despite being the only people there. Dining area was cold, music was played far too loud, and they straight up didn't have half the menu. Waiter never stopped by in the 50 minutes to refill beverages. They had to be prompted to bring silverware. I am befuddled as to how this place has any good reviews

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Very disappointed. I have been here a few of times in the past but the quality of food has extremely downgraded. It used to be more authentic, homemade food but now it taste like what you would order from an after hours kitchen. I was left with bubble guts. For the prices they charge, food should not taste like this.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Idk what happen to this place

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Absolute best Latin food I’ve ever had. Carlos was phenomenal and doubled as our server and chef as it was snowing and the rest of the staff had left. Everything was phenomenal and the cheese cake from Brooklyn can’t even be put into words. Will 100% be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I went there a couple of years back and had the chuletas and arroz con gandules and it was delicious. Today a couple of years later I ordered for delivery the same thing. There’s absolutely no kind of flavor inThe chuletas and the rice had no taste. There was a so call salad which was lettuce with pico de gallo and it was very oily. The plátanos had no taste and had a nasty after taste. I’m very disappointed because I really did loved their food. Maybe they changed their cook?

Food: 1

First time here . Drinks were on point not to weak not overly strong.. mango margarita and Coquito. as you can see half done. 🍹..order the Chicharion Cuchifrito very good.
My drinks were 12.50 a piece and meal was 18.00 meal was enough to share or left overs if your like me single person.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Insede the restaurant very cold , food took forever to come out. We ordered a bandeja paisa, and a bistec encebollado. When food came out the food was cold, we had to ask to get the bistec encebollado heated up twice, also the rice on this plate was bad it tasted sour. The bandeja paisa was cold. At the end we got our food for free but im not looking to get free food.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

We had a disappointing experience today: even though it was slow, we waited 30min for one meal, 15min more for the second that we got packed up, but got charged for $15 of sides they didn't pack up. I guess we could ask for a partial refund, but easier to just not come back. Shame because it's a cute place and the food is pretty good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 2

I just ordered a el Cubana sandwich and it was disgusting the meat was completely burnt only thing on the dam sandwich was pickles. Very upset cause the other reviews were positive. Don't get anything from here my son ordered the steak and eggs and the steak was so burnt as well he couldn't eat it

Food: 1

Drinks are amazing. Food was delicious. It’s my second time there. The presentation of the food was good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love the art work, friendly service, the food was amazing .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I visited this Latin restaurant that serves a mix of Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Dominican dishes, and overall had a really good experience. I started with the guacamole and tostones. The tostones were cooked to perfection: crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. The guacamole was decent, maybe a little on the bland side, but still fresh and enjoyable.
For my main dishes, I tried the pollo guisado and pernil. While the plating wasn’t traditional, the flavor definitely made up for it and both dishes were well-seasoned and satisfying. I also had a glass of guava juice, which tasted super fresh and refreshing.
Looking forward to going back and trying more from the menu. Solid spot if you're craving Caribbean comfort food with good flavor!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Add $3+ to every menu price. The food is good, but they add a mandatory 15% gratuity to every order (even if you're just doing take out/pickup), so the $13 2-hot dog deal comes out to nearly $19, which is absolutely ridiculous for 2 hot dogs and a hand full of fries. When I tried to use my debit card, they needed a pin but had no way for me to input it personally, and I really don't feel like telling someone else my pin. Just janky all around. Owners should just pay their employees a proper wage and list real prices on the menu rather than hiding it in small print on the menu.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

The biggest Cubano I have ever ate! However, the size was matched in flavor! The pernil was cooked to perfection and the price was worth every penny. I save some and made a little arroz con gandules. Like any good Boricua would! Just when I was trying to focus on my figure. Perfect meal for these chilly days.

Food: 5

Food and ppl are amazing. Had the cuban and loved it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich