5 days in Adelaide, Australia- 5/17- 5/21/2024
Day 1-Arrival in Adelaide-5/17/2024
We flew from Hobart to Adelaide and we arrived late in the afternoon, just enough time to check in our hotel, and walking around before heading to dinner.
From our hotel we walked through small alleys.
Straight ahead is the downtown area.
We passed by the iconic Haigh's Chocolate called "Beehive corner" located a at the corner of King William Street and Rundle Mall/Street.
Elder Park at night is one of Adelaide’s most picturesque spots. The park sits right along the River Torrens (Karrawirra Parri), at the northern edge of the city center, and offers great views of the Adelaide Oval, which is the stadium that is glowing across the river.
The Adelaide Oval is illuminated in shifting colors that reflect major events, from cricket and football games to concerts and festivals.
The Adelaide Festival Theatre was promoting Tina, The Tina Turner Musical.
When I saw the sign, I told Hoa we should go one evening to watch the Musical.
La Boca and Grill
After walking around, we decided to eat at La Boca and Grill in Downtown Adelaide.
La Boca opened in the early 2010s and quickly became one of Adelaide’s standout spots for authentic South American cuisine, featuring dishes like chimichurri-marinated steaks, empanadas, and grilled chorizo. There’s often live Latin music or tango nights, adding to its festive feel.
La Boca and Grill is well-known for its lively Argentinian-style dining and open-flame asado grill. It’s located on North Terrace, inside the Stamford Plaza Hotel, just a short walk from the Adelaide Festival Theatre and Elder Park, so it’s a natural stop after a show or an evening by the river.
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Cheers!
The table we sat at with “La Boca Bar and Grill” written on top and a cow in a tuxedo lying down is part of the restaurant’s playful, artistic décor that celebrates Argentinian culture with a touch of humor.
In Argentina, the cow isn’t just a symbol of the famous asado (barbecue), it’s almost a national icon, representing both rural tradition and culinary pride. At La Boca in Adelaide, they’ve given it a quirky twist: the tuxedo-wearing cow reflects the restaurant’s mix of elegance and rustic authenticity, fine dining inspired by countryside roots.
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The menu
We ordered the Surf and Turf Platter
The platter features free range signature beef asado, lamb asado, pork belly asado, Barramundi, sous vide grilled squid and green tiger prawn with house made chimichurri sauce.
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Everything on this plate was so tasty, delicious and perfectly cooked.
Mixed salad with celery, green apples, mixed lettuce, walnut an buttermilk dressing.
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What a feast!
Churros with warm chocolate sauce
The churros at La Boca Bar and Grill are a guest favorite, freshly fried to a crisp golden brown, dusted with cinnamon sugar, and usually served with warm chocolate dipping sauce. They reflect the sweet side of Argentine cuisine, which has strong Spanish influences but a distinct South American touch.
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After an evening walking by Elder Park, seeing the Adelaide Festival Theatre lights and the “Tina” musical display, we had a wonderful meal and enjoying those warm, crunchy churros in La Boca’s cozy, fire lit atmosphere felt just right.
It was a wonderful start to our first night in Adelaide, from our evening walk by Elder Park and the glowing lights of the Festival Theatre and Adelaide Oval, to a delicious dinner at La Boca Bar and Grill where we ended with perfectly crisp churros. The city already feels warm and full of life, and we’re excited to explore more of Adelaide tomorrow and discover everything it has to offer.
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