My family and I absolutely love this place. It's our favorite restaurant in town and we are frequent guests. The ambience is very pleasant, it's never been overcrowded when we've visited and the staff is very attentive and friendly. The food is fantastic! They offer different and unique authentic dishes than other Mexican restaurants. Their specialty is seafood and we've never been disappointed by a dish. They offer kids meals (we have 2 small children so this is a family friendly place as well). They offer daily specials and drink specials as well. Overall, we just love this place and highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, Fajita Plate, Black Beans, Chips Salsa and Guacamole, Tortillas, Molcajete Korita, Tacos Plate
Kendall Koe
La Bahia is not your typical Mexican restaurant… it’s better! They have great seafood as well as traditional Mexican cuisine. I love the namesake food of the restaurant and also the tilapia. I’m excited to try out more cuisine when I return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Dan Tharp
My girlfriend and I tried La Bahia Grill for Valentine's Day and were very pleasantly surprised.The food was awesome. (Very good tacos!)The services was great too.We definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 2 Tacos, Churros
Natalie Leon
Food was very good and authentic. Tacos and mariscos delicious. Good price as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
tonny Zapata
We ask for the charola 54 or something like that and was amazing, delicious enough for 3 of us .Whit the 6 pack of beer
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Peterson
Our favorite Mexican restaurant. I love their seafood menu.Kid-friendliness: Good selection of Mexican and American kids meals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Ice Cream, Ceviche
Patience Mudeka
Champaign’s best kept secret. The food is So Delicious! Everything that I have tried was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Brenner
Great little place. I had the chicken fajita lunch special. Everything was flavorful. The chicken was tender and juicy. The veggies were cooked just right with some grill marks. The beens and rice were good and the corn tortillas were steaming hot. The service was excellent. The prices are very reasonable for lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, Fajita Plate
Matthis H.
I know this is a seafood centered spot, but I love the Carnitas here. I'd say best in town in my opinion. Staff is great, I usually rock the take out option but I have eaten in, both are good bets.
Amy Jo Clemens
Was a fabulous experience! Support local businesses and enjoy a wonderful meal.
Honestly, had a decent experience here until I got the bill! Food was was okay. Server very nice.I ordered a large margarita and asked to make it “skinny”, meaning less mix/sugar. I asked for Tajin instead of salt. I upgraded the tequila to corralejo which is good not great. I requested to add jalapeño to make it spicy. The server did say that “since it is custom, it would be extra”. I said no problem. Assuming it might be double the menu price. Turns out they charged me $44 for a 20 oz margarita!! The regular price for a 20oz margarita is $9. ?.Asked them if the $44 was correct and the server said “yes, that’s what my manager told me to charge”.I was the only only customer in the building .I feel taken advantage of. Being from out of town, and then being slow. Very disappointed. Will not return and will not recommend.***update***I did see on my account that they did in fact refund the margarita. I do understand that mistakes happen. Thank you for making it right.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
JD G.
Fresh, fantastic food that won't break the bank. I would go back in a heartbeat. There are a lot of Mexican restaurants, this one is worth visiting.
Tove Elisabeth Kopperstad
Favorite Mexican in town, the food is delicious and affordable. Love trying out the various seafood options
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Beans, Ceviche
Laura Trovillion
If you close your eyes, you can almost believe that the ocean is just outside.Incredible seafood and fantastic Sangria. You will not regret any meal from this excellent restaurant in downtown Champaign
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vicky S.
We just had the most wonderful dinner! Our first time eating here but we will most definitely be back. Great quaint restaurant with the friendliest servers. They brought out a sample of a seafood soup for us to try as well. Very good!!!!! Go give it a try for yourself.
My family and I absolutely love this place. It's our favorite restaurant in town and we are frequent guests. The ambience is very pleasant, it's never been overcrowded when we've visited and the staff is very attentive and friendly. The food is fantastic! They offer different and unique authentic dishes than other Mexican restaurants. Their specialty is seafood and we've never been disappointed by a dish. They offer kids meals (we have 2 small children so this is a family friendly place as well). They offer daily specials and drink specials as well. Overall, we just love this place and highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, Fajita Plate, Black Beans, Chips Salsa and Guacamole, Tortillas, Molcajete Korita, Tacos Plate
La Bahia is not your typical Mexican restaurant… it’s better! They have great seafood as well as traditional Mexican cuisine. I love the namesake food of the restaurant and also the tilapia. I’m excited to try out more cuisine when I return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
My girlfriend and I tried La Bahia Grill for Valentine's Day and were very pleasantly surprised.The food was awesome. (Very good tacos!)The services was great too.We definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 2 Tacos, Churros
Food was very good and authentic. Tacos and mariscos delicious. Good price as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ask for the charola 54 or something like that and was amazing, delicious enough for 3 of us .Whit the 6 pack of beer
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our favorite Mexican restaurant. I love their seafood menu.Kid-friendliness: Good selection of Mexican and American kids meals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Ice Cream, Ceviche
Champaign’s best kept secret. The food is So Delicious! Everything that I have tried was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little place. I had the chicken fajita lunch special. Everything was flavorful. The chicken was tender and juicy. The veggies were cooked just right with some grill marks. The beens and rice were good and the corn tortillas were steaming hot. The service was excellent. The prices are very reasonable for lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, Fajita Plate
I know this is a seafood centered spot, but I love the Carnitas here. I'd say best in town in my opinion. Staff is great, I usually rock the take out option but I have eaten in, both are good bets.
Was a fabulous experience! Support local businesses and enjoy a wonderful meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fajita Plate
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Honestly, had a decent experience here until I got the bill! Food was was okay. Server very nice.I ordered a large margarita and asked to make it “skinny”, meaning less mix/sugar. I asked for Tajin instead of salt. I upgraded the tequila to corralejo which is good not great. I requested to add jalapeño to make it spicy. The server did say that “since it is custom, it would be extra”. I said no problem. Assuming it might be double the menu price. Turns out they charged me $44 for a 20 oz margarita!! The regular price for a 20oz margarita is $9. ?.Asked them if the $44 was correct and the server said “yes, that’s what my manager told me to charge”.I was the only only customer in the building .I feel taken advantage of. Being from out of town, and then being slow. Very disappointed. Will not return and will not recommend.***update***I did see on my account that they did in fact refund the margarita. I do understand that mistakes happen. Thank you for making it right.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Fresh, fantastic food that won't break the bank. I would go back in a heartbeat. There are a lot of Mexican restaurants, this one is worth visiting.
Favorite Mexican in town, the food is delicious and affordable. Love trying out the various seafood options
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Beans, Ceviche
If you close your eyes, you can almost believe that the ocean is just outside.Incredible seafood and fantastic Sangria. You will not regret any meal from this excellent restaurant in downtown Champaign
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We just had the most wonderful dinner! Our first time eating here but we will most definitely be back. Great quaint restaurant with the friendliest servers. They brought out a sample of a seafood soup for us to try as well. Very good!!!!! Go give it a try for yourself.