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Tapas & Paletas on Southwest Boulevard

Share tapas and sangria at La Bodega, then walk a block for a paleta at Palacana.

About $46–$115 for two1 hr 53 minEstimated fit
Plan this date
Map of the stops for Tapas & Paletas on Southwest BoulevardA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, La Bodega, the start. Stop 2, Palacana (Westside), under 0.1 miles from stop 1, 3 min walk. The route is under 0.1 miles end to end. Landmarks shown: National WWI Museum and Memorial.SW BLVDPenn Valley ParkLiberty MemorialI-35LIBERTY MEMORIALSTART La BodegaPalacana12N0.1 miTapas & Paletas on Southwest BoulevardFoodDessertWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is under 0.1 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Fox and Pearl, food, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • Rochester Brewing and Roasting, brewery, 4 min walk from stop 1
  • KC Wheel, games, 4 min walk from stop 1
  • Boulevard Brewing Co. Beer Hall, brewery, 5 min walk from stop 2
  • Rooftop Cinema Club, music, 5 min walk from stop 1
  • Fern Bar, drinks, 6 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. La BodegaTapas to share. Tapas run $10 to $24 on its own dinner menu.about 90 min · 703 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recently · then 3 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Tacos El Gallo.
  2. Palacana (Westside)A paleta each. Hours are on the shop's Facebook page; check first.about 20 min · 830 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108Website Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Tapas first (Wednesday is paella night, Sunday half-price sangria), then a short walk for paletas. On Friday or Saturday, Tacos El Gallo next door stays open until midnight.

Good to know

Reservations
Recommended
Parking
Street parking on Southwest Boulevard.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Whatever you feel good in.

Before you go

Hours not confirmed for Palacana (Westside). Check their pages or call before you go.

Hours, prices and reservations change. Anything we haven't recently source-checked is marked “Confirm today” in the planner rather than presented as fact. Check the venue's own page before you head out.

We last looked over this date on September 23, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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