La Bamba | Mexican Restaurant

I would recommend this place if you want to visit Richmond and get Mexican.

I came on Cinco de Mayo hoping for a nice dinner. The place was quiet, but I quickly saw why. My piña colada was flavorless and watered down. I ordered a side of rice and was given a tiny scoop for $4. When I questioned the portion size, the manager got defensive and insisted I still had to pay. It’s not about the cost, but the poor value and attitude. Gratuity was automatically added at 18% because of the holiday, I didn’t mind, but the service didn’t reflect it. Feels like a money grab and I’ll be supporting other small businesses moving forward.

My family and I came here after a day of exploring downtown Richmond. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. It’s a family owned restaurant so the food tastes homemade. We would recommend this for anyone in the area. I had the tres amigos: “a taco, enchilada and quesadilla.” There are other options if you would like. My husband had the LaBamba steak which came with peppers and onions, rice and beans. The food was flavorful which we appreciated. The kids meals were a decent size for the price. We paid about 70$ for a meal for 4. Check them out if you’re in the area.

Try the burritos grande it's Soooooo good!!

Food was very good and that’s about it. I sat for about 10 minutes before even being greeted. I’m a former bartender and server I can understand things when you’re busy but there was only 4 tables including myself. All the employees seem very rude and like they don’t want to be here. Only got checked on once and waited for 20 minutes after eating to even get a check again it was not busy the restaurant was almost empty!

Ultimate comfort Mexican food. Reminds me of the kind of spot you’d go to with your family as a kid on a cold Tuesday school night in the winter. Nice staff and good food. Not fancy, just good honest food.

I love the lunch carnitas. Have been consistently great for many years. Their chips and salsa are always on point.

Mid tacos. Edible sure but mid.

The food had no flavor. The containers were smashed open and the paper bag with the chips in it were in the food. The quesadilla was a joke. Never seen a quesadilla rolled like a burrito. First time ordering won’t order again. Do not recommend this restaurant. Not worth the $38 for two dinners.

We ordered and didn't receive guacamole, but apart from that the service was quick and the food was delicious. The fried whole tilapia was divine!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Steak Mole Poblano, Steak or Chicken Fajitas, Cheese Dip, Chips and Salsa, Burrito, Carnitas Tacos and Guacamole

We ordered and didn't receive guacamole, but apart from that the service was quick and the food was delicious. The fried whole tilapia was divine!

Maybe drinks on a busy weekend.... ?????

Food: 1

Service: 5

It's very good food, drinks, very good atmosphere.

Food: 4

Service: 4

The food was good, but nothing special- coming from a Texan who eats tex-mex ALL the time. I had a burrito meal and It didn’t taste like it came from a Mexican restaurant, but from someone that’s just learning to cook for the first time…. It was not very flavorful or well seasoned.

Also got a Tequila Sunrise and it was very weak, and a tiny glass

The servers were nice enough at least .

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Burrito

I can't share much due to never being served. It took 15-20 minutes, and all we ordered was water, and our server was standing there watching us, so they weren't even busy. Do not recommend it if you are in a rush.

Service: 1