La Bamba Restaurant Reviews
Submitted by Ashley Poole on 02/09/2019
Ashley Poole 5 stars rating.
Pretty sure this is the best Caribbean food in LA, this place is total hidden gem. The furnishings are modest, all the care is put into the food. From the fresh chips and homemade spicy tomatillo salsa down to having a great cup or coffee. The pork is amazing, get the giant burrito wet or the tamales and the plantains are the best I've ever had, dessert like, and amazing. The beans you get with almost every dish and they are tender, sweet, and taste of cinnamon.
Prisilla G 5 stars rating.
Had one of the best carne grill cheese with plantain’s. Great service! Never leave your drink empty.
Submitted by Prisilla G on 09/05/2022
Alex Cuecuecha 5 stars rating.
Went for either a late lunch or early dinner. So wasn’t too busy, but service was great and came out very quickly. Delicious and fair portions. Definitely coming again.
Submitted by Alex Cuecuecha on 08/05/2022
Phil M 5 stars rating.
Really excellent food, service, and price! It's a staple, and for a good reason. Can't go wrong!
Submitted by Phil M on 08/01/2022
Jessica Powell 5 stars rating.
Just popped in for take out not knowing much about the place... staff were welcoming, didn't have to wait long and the food was delicious!
(Garlic shrimp avocado burrito / Boss burrito)
Submitted by Jessica Powell on 07/27/2022
Martha G 3 stars rating.
On good days it’s delicious especially when everything tastes fresh. But on too many occasions I’ve been encountering overcooked seafood or meats, over salted, and or taste of mold in my food, which is a shame because this restaurant is just minutes walk from where I live.
Submitted by Martha G on 07/16/2022
Joseph Serna 3 stars rating.
Service lacked a bit, drinks good, food okay. Was hoping for Puerto Rican style, but not even close. Service was the main issue for me. Waiter looked lost.
Submitted by Joseph Serna on 05/15/2022
Max Rios 5 stars rating.
Amazing food! Amazing Service! First meal that I've thoroughly enjoyed in a while.
Submitted by Max Rios on 03/27/2022
Cheese Head 5 stars rating.
Great place for brunch. Everything on the menu is delicious. Lots of food to share with one or more persons if ordering more then one plate. The salsa and chips are delicious.
Submitted by Cheese Head on 10/05/2021
Luis Pleites 3 stars rating.
Ok First and foremost "La Bamba" is a Caribbean cuisine place but at first look you might think is a Mexican restaurant...Thats what I thought looking at the tacos and All different types of burritos.
The restaurant is located in a nice area, the atmosphere is also nice,Service is great. The food for me as a American Salvadoran/Mexican was a little of a culture shock...I mean I love black beans but when I got my Tilapia with rice and Black beans it looked very appetizing but one bite from the beans,…and they were really sweet? Which threw me off completely! The Tilapia was really good the rice also had a different taste then what I'm use to.
Overall I wish there was something that says what type of Caribbean cuisine that it is like Cuban? Puerto Rican? Because most people would confuse it for Mexican Restaurant.
Submitted by Luis Pleites on 08/09/2021
