La Bamba Mexican Restaurant
| Address: | 19 N 18th St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA |
| Phone: | +1 804-225-8883 |
| Site: | labambarichmond.com |
| Rating: | 4.1 |
| Working: | 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 12PM–12AM 12PM–12AM 1–11PM |
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A Private User
After giving this place several chances, I am finally giving up on it. The last straw was this past Friday. The female server could not speak English, so she had someone else to take our order, the "frozen" magaritas they brought us were thawed and the limes were dry. They waitress did not check on us, instead she talked on her cell phone and played with the water fountain outside. The service was awful so I did not leave a tip. The owner was sarcastic and said "Thanks for the big tip" and when we complained to the owner about the service he just said "Well you have a choice, you dont have to eat here." You dont have to tell twice... Hasta Luego La Bamba!!!
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Ben Uecker
A place in Richmond that knows how to use spice. Congrats! I read some funny reviews about this place so I had to check it out. Listen, if you cant handle spice, your a wuss. I WANT Mexicans cooking and working at a MEXICAN restaurant. It is totally fine if the server cant (and couldnt) speak English. The portions were smaller than most places but it was very affordable and comes with chips and salsa. Salsa would be "mild" by Texas standards but still much better than most places here. Again, GREAT VALUE!!
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Kristin Daniels
Awesome food and great service! I work night shift downtown and its hard to find decent places that deliver. After ordering several customized menu items and then calling back to tweak or add different things, everything arrived exactly the way we ordered which never happens. While they were a little late getting here, it was worth it the wait for the price and quality of food. FINALLY a Mexican place that knows how to use spices correctly! Will definitely be ordering again.
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Joel Siehien
Based on the food & good service I would have given a 3.5 because it was basic Mexican food, nothing exquisite. But the service was awful! We werent greeted when we walked in, although we made eye contact, there were three tables occupied & the rest were dirty, they severs acted like they had far more better things to do than provide good service, & they were in a bad mood. Very disappointing to say the least.
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Ivan Witteborg
The Thursday dollar tacos comes with a catch, each person must order a soda... they were kind to my wife and I and allowed us to not have to do that since we did not realize that was the case. Otherwise the tacos were very tasty! Note: only hard shell corn tortillas, no soft
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Clay Lovett
Moved from Texas looking for good Mexican food. This is the worst Ive ever had in my life. Nothing authentic. Ingredients bought from already made from the grocery store and thrown together. No flavor or seasoning. Salsa tastes like Pace u get in the jar
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Krystal Nagorka
Food was great we had chicken and steak fajitas margaritas are pretty good too. I think there could be a slight language barrier I speak Spanish so it was no problem for us and the waitresses was very nice and attentive to us.
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Eugene Touchon
The food is excellent, of course its mexican restaurant. Their is somewhat of a language challenge but then it wouldnt be Mexican. Service is great, waitresses are at the top of their game. I will be a regular their.
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Amanda Palma
They charged extra for everything! The tacos didnt even have cilantro or onions on them and they gave us 3 small slices of limons for two order of tacos in total 6, and no salsa! Customers service was lousy!
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Sarah Longfield
Delicious food. My boyfriend and I frequently order takeout and the workers here are wonderful and go the extra mile, even if we havent gone in a couple months. They always treat us well when we eat in also.
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Adam Sanabani
This place is fantastic. The outdoor patio is very European. The service was spectacular. The food was delicious. And the margaitas were yummy. I reccommend going to this cute little restaurant any day!
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A Private User
Horrible service. Female could not understand English. Our order was completely wrong. On top of that the food was awful. La bamba no more, would not recommend this place.
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Mythili Kameswaran
An average mexican restaurant. Weekday Lunch menu is priced low and have a variety of food.. Food taste is ok, not so good. Interior looks very dark and dirty. Wont go again.
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Courtney Howell
Great service, and delicious food! Our meals were served quickly, and the waitress/kitchen staff were very accommodating for my vegan father. We will definitely be back!
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Nicholas Bergh
This Mexican food is the real deal, the kind youd get at a hole in the wall Mexican place in California. Reasonably priced and delicious.
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Caelyn Nagle
Great tacos served traditionally, friendly service. A mix of traditional Mexican music and Mexican pop music played over the speakers.
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Ben Tuck
Dollar Taco nights Thursdays... HUGE margaritas, and outdoor seating make this a great place for a casual evening. Food is great.
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Dwayne Martin
Food is great prices are good considering it downtown Richmond. Food hit the table quick. And The margaritas are off the hook
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Myles Cadwell
Your "go to" Mexican place with a majority of the expected items at a good price. Every place has one and this is one of em.
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Ross McInnis
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Fred Alberti
Ive been coming to this place for years. Authentic Mexican food made fresh at a price that wont hurt your wallet.
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Ashley
Seems authentic when you walk in. Good salsa and guacamole. Good prices too. They also offer micheladas! Yum
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Shannon Roulet
Awesome service and really, really good salsa and chips. Huge margaritas too. Usually not too busy.
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A M
Forget that "margarita" place next door. This place is AUTHENTIC and I know my Mexican food!
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A Private User
Super late night pig out Im drunk and I dont care who sees me in this outfit at 4 am food.
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Clint
Great authentic tex-mex food, unique Mexican Atmosphere and a wide variety of margaritas
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Ryan Resavage
Totally awesome. Everyones food was amazing. The mole sauce is to die for. Thank you!
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John Cundiff
Absolutely love this place. Best molé in town! Eat there every chance i get!
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Jonathan Smith
Hit this place up pretty often as its right by my work. Never disappointed !
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Adam Krause
VERY PROFESSIONAL. Great food. Outstanding value. Highly recommended.
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Daniel Breed
Do not go here. Dirty, TERRIBLE SERVICE and the food is not good
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A Private User
Same old crappy Mexican food you find everywhere in Virginia.
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Dre Williams
Cant beat this. Great food, great service, great price.
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Liz K.
Great food and service. The cheese dip is tasty crack.
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Chassity Lassiter
Cant beat the flavor and the price. Always delicious.
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Tammy Harris
The food here is amazing! Ate here twice this week.
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Scott T
Eh, not that great. Cheap eats close to downtown.
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David D Bigness Jr
Cheap and solid. You will never leave hungry.
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Barrie Jo Rew
Food was delicious & service was very good.
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G. Johnson
Great food and Alicia is an awesome server.
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Cody T
Friendly staff, authentic feel, good food
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calvin smith
#29 (beef)... Thats all you need to say.
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Simon_top
Good food with a nice happy hour.
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Joe Anderson
The food is cheap and wonderful.
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Alex Curti
Perfect authentic Mexican food
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Richard Beasley
Maybe the best Tex-Mex around
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k hinirchin
Standard, decent mexican fare
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Sarah calton
Awesome! Cheap and good !
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Ranyelle Reid
Authentic and Pleasant
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Sandy Walker
Awesome food!!
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Danielle Taylor
Great drinks!
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Jeffrey Sargent
Good stuff
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Joseph Suslik
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