Loquita
A Spanish restaurant at the southern end of State Street, highly acclaimed for its hot and cold tapas, seasonal paellas, and gin and tonic menu.
Located on State Street in the Funk Zone area, this restaurant serves dinner only, focusing on hot and cold tapas, wood-fired seafood and meats, and seasonal paellas. Frequently ordered items include Patatas Bravas, Pan con Tomate, jamón croquetas, garlic shrimp, and Basque cheesecake. The Mariscos paella features bay scallops, mussels, and prawns, served with a black garlic base and saffron aioli. The drink list includes Spanish vermouth, Farmers Market sangria, and rotating gin and tonics. It was selected as a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2021. Reservations are highly recommended, preferably more than a week in advance for weekends and holidays. It is within walking distance of the waterfront and State Street, and offers outdoor seating.
Opening hours
Sun–Thu 17:00–21:00; Fri 17:00–22:00; Sat 16:00–22:00 (hours may vary slightly across sources, confirmation recommended)
Nearby sights
- Funk Zone
- Moreton Bay Fig Tree
- Stearns Wharf
- Arlington Theatre
- East Beach
- State Street
- Casa de la Guerra
- El Paseo