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    Cooking Demonstration

     As part of the Santa Fe Winter Fiesta, Chef James is offering a cooking demonstration at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion. He will show you how to make some of his favorite dishes. join us Cooking Demonstration and tasting with La Boca Chef/Owner James Campbell Caruso Friday, February 3rd 2:00pm cost is $35 ($20 for Fiesta [...]

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    Cooking Demonstration

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    weekend brunch

    The snowy fingers of winter are upon us and what better way to stay warm than with a luxurious brunch at La Boca. Imagine starting your day sweetly with house-made churros and melted chocolated dipping sauce.  Or….indulge in the savory with huevos flamencos, a hearty cazuela of potatoes, eggs, jamon serrano and spanish chorizo. Sweet [...]

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    weekend brunch

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    flamenco fridays

    Featuring Julia Chacon and Inspiracion Flamenca February 24th La Boca hosts a monthly Flamenco night, featuring the profound and thrilling dance, song, and music of Inspiración Flamenca. Led by Julia Chacon, Inspiración Flamenca is a dynamic troupe of internationally trained professional flamenco dancers and musicians. Inspiración Flamenca’s productions are exuberant celebrations of the human spirit [...]

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    flamenco fridays

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    nacha mendez, wednesday nights

    Every Wednesday night, join La Boca for songstress Nacha Mendez. 7-9pm No cover charge Voted “Best Female Vocalist” by the Santa Fe Reporter two years in a row, Nacha Mendez serenades La Boca’s guests with both original and classic songs from all over the Spanish-speaking world. Nacha’s music was aired on the first annual Latin [...]

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    nacha mendez, wednesday nights

Julia Chacon

Featuring Julia Chacon and Inspiracion Flamenca February 24th La Boca hosts a monthly Flamenco night, featuring the profound and thrilling dance, song, and music of Inspiración Flamenca. Led by Julia Chacon, Inspiración Flamenca is a dynamic troupe of internationally trained professional flamenco dancers and musicians. Inspiración Flamenca’s productions are exuberant celebrations of the human spirit [...]

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La Boca is proud to present Flamenco guitar legend, Chuscales, every Monday night. 7-9pm No cover charge A native of Antequera, Spain, Chuscales grew up in a traditional gypsy family well known for its professional musicians and dancers. His grandmother was among those who lived in the caves of Sacromonte, one of the legendary cradles [...]

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TO BE RELEASED IN MAY! PRE-ORDER YOUR AUTOGRAPHED COPY NOW. Including the Chef’s guide to authentic Spanish ingredients, this beautifully photographed collection proffers tapas (small plates) of meats, seafood and vegetables; scrumptious soups; hearty main dishes; and delectable desserts, all using fresh produce, the finest cheeses and meats, and traditional spices. James Campbell Caruso is [...]

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about

Chef/Owner James Campbell CarusoOpened in 2006 by Chef/Owner James Campbell Caruso, La Boca is an intimate Spanish tapas restaurant in the heart of downtown Santa Fe. Influenced by his travels in Spain, Chef James cultivates synergies of authentic Spanish ingredients to create dishes both traditional and modern. Dishes such as smoky grilled eggplant topped with rich manchego, sweet saffron honey, and briny capers or thinly sliced tuna drizzled with blood orange aioli and topped with kalamata olives and smoked sea salt create a constellation of different flavors in every bite.

With the feel of a lively European wine bar, La Boca also features an extensive selection of carefully chosen mediterranean and South American wines. Knowledgeable and animated staff graciously guide customers to the perfect wine to complement their meals. La Boca also prides itself on being an ambassador of Spanish sherry culture, transporting its guests to Cadiz in the crisp cool flavors of Fino, or the deep fig-essence of a Pedro Ximenez.

Full to capacity almost every night since its opening, La Boca has been a hit with both locals and the world travelers that visit Santa Fe. La Boca has earned numerous awards both local and national, including the Santa Fe Reporter’s “Restaurant of the Year,” and the International Wine and Food Society’s “Award of Excellence.”

Chef James is a five-time James Beard Award Nominee and was one of only four chefs nominated to compete in the Sherry Council of America’s “Copa Jerez International Food and Sherry Pairing Competition.”

Prior to opening La Boca, Chef James served as Chef at La Casa Sena, chef/instructor at the Santa Fe School of Cooking, and Executive Chef at the legendary El Farol where he wrote the cookbook, El Farol: Tapas and Spanish Cuisine (Gibbs Smith, 2004).