El Bocaito Español — Restaurant in Pokhara

Stunning lake view and great Spanish atmosphere make this a lovely spot for drinks and relaxation.

What I loved:

• Gorgeous lake views from the seating area • Excellent music selection that fits the Spanish theme • Patelaban Nepali wine was a pleasant surprise • Creative potato skin chips served as complimentary snacks - much better than regular peanuts and a smart way to turn food waste into tasty treats • Free water provided • Lovely waitress dressed in Spanish style, very friendly

Drinks: • Wine selection could be wider especially the spanish wines, but I like there was some Nepali options too • Sangria packs a punch - one glass was quite strong, so be warned if you're not used to it!

What could be better: • Service attention needs improvement - even when we were practically the only customers, staff seemed to be wandering around outside rather than checking on guests • No dance floor for those wanting to move to the great music

Location bonus: • Catwalk Club is within walking distance if you want to continue dancing after drinks

Overall, a beautiful spot with great ambiance and creative touches. Perfect for drinks with a view, just don't expect overly attentive service. The lakeside setting and Spanish atmosphere make it...

I'm Spanish and tonight I visited El Bocaito with my partner, trying to find an alternative to the local cuisine. What a great surprise. It was like my Mum, or even better, my Grandma was cooking for me once again. I had the meatballs, which were so tender and delicious, served with flat and crispy potatoes. The Bruschetta, a great appetiser, fresh and light. And the pisto, which as the owner explained to me, was a family recipe, and it really made me feel like home. Served with a fried egg, potatoes and bread, everything was wonderful but this really brought me back to my childhood. We also had churros and the hot chocolate was exactly as dense and rich as the ones I've had all my life in Madrid. They have lots of vegetarian and vegan options, clearly marked. I also had an "antioxidant green" drink, which was so refreshing, with lots of options for alcohol free beverages. The whole menu seems extremely healthy, and I'm planning to go back tomorrow for a protein shake, which is very difficult to find around here, in Pokhara. Beautiful views and very...

A friend and I spent an entire day here in the lakeside pillow lounge. Absolutely stunning setting and ambience. The food is orgasmically good... flavors, textures, everything... even the fries were memorable.

The one exception was the veggie burger. They simply had no idea how to make a veggie burger. The bread was uninspired, the patty was textureless and couldn't hold together so it squeezed out in every direction with every bite, and raw apple was a creative idea that simply did not work; perhaps if it were caramelized in butter but not raw. My recommendation given the quality of the food overall is to scratch it off the menu or go back to the drawing board and start over with the veggie burger design. It took me half an hour to finish it, and only because I was raised to finish my food. Unacceptable for the price.

Don't order the veggie burger and you will have an absolutely delicious...