La Bamba Restaurant | Cuban Cuisine
$ • Cuban, Spanish, Gluten-FreeAbout La Bamba Restaurant | Cuban Cuisine
Customers' Favorites
Yellow Rice and Black Beans Plantain Pulled Pork
Picadillo Yellow Rice and Plantains Green Beans
Baked Chicken with Plantains and Black Beans
Cuban Breakfast Sandwich
Breaded Steak Sandwich
Cuban Sandwich Cubano
Ropa Vieja Sandwich
Pork Rice and Beans
Cubanito Sandwich
Sandwiches Latin
Recent Reviews
231 ratings
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good service good breakfast
good breakfast special, cheap. toast was amazing.
Everything was amazing! Great home cooked real comfort food. We ate here twice on our Tampa trip
Hours
| Monday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Tuesday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Wednesday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Thursday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Friday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
La Bamba Restaurant | Cuban Cuisine is a welcoming and authentic Cuban eatery located near a hotel and surrounded by office buildings. The restaurant offers a cozy, no-fancy atmosphere that emphasizes flavor and tradition. Upon entering, guests often notice the lively Spanish-speaking environment, reflecting Tampa’s large Cuban community. The menu features classic dishes such as the Cuban sandwich, Media Noche, and Cubano sandwich, all prepared with flavorful meats, perfectly toasted bread, and just the right seasoning. The roasted pork in the sandwiches is highlighted for its delicious taste, with the bread having a soft interior and a crunchy crust. The black beans are praised for their rich flavor, and the dishes served from the steam table look tempting with a variety of delicious options.
The café con leche is strong and sweet, providing a great energizer, while desserts like flan are smooth and creamy, making for a perfect sweet ending. The restaurant also offers a breakfast menu until 10:30 am and a buffet with baked chicken, plantains, and brown rice with pigeon peas, all at reasonable prices. The staff is friendly, attentive, and provides excellent customer service, enhancing the overall experience. The ambiance feels nostalgic and charming, reminiscent of a home-cooked meal from a family kitchen. Visitors often comment on the authentic flavors that remind them of comfort food served with heart. La Bamba is highly recommended for those seeking authentic Cuban cuisine, good prices, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.