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    LaBamba has excellent food and great prices.  The Monday nights are festive, and the food is both Mexican, and Spanish.  Their Fajitas are excellent for dinner, as well as their steaks.  
    I eat lunch ocasionally in the bar area, and everything they offer is very tasty and reasonably priced, including the drink specials.  Their chopped salad is a hit, and almost too much for lunch.  If you are not super hungry they also offer soups and small salads.  I have the bowl of chili at lunch sometimes,  it is meaty,  is not super spicy,  and has an excellent flavor.  
    The bar tender is friendly, and if you have a special request, she will take the time to request it from the kitchen on how you want the food prepared.  I would recommend this place to anyone wanting a nice lunch, or a great dinner.

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    Amazing crowd on Mondays. Very crowded but very fun. We had to wait an hour, but honestly didn't mind. It's not mind blowingly amazing food, but as an experience we had a blast.

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    Food portions are extra Grande and the service faster than Speedy Gonzales. This place turns and burns tourists faster than a cruise excursion in Cozumel.

    Viva La Bamba!

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    Rude manager/waiter.

    Went in with a friend for lunch on Dec 23 2012, and everything is fine. but the manager was our waiter and he just had a sour puss on his face the whole time.
    As if he did not want us there for some reason. The *second* we sad down, before we even could touch our table he asked for our drink order. then he came with drinks 40 seconds later and asked what we wanted, we still looked at the menus.

    We said we werent ready, he left and came back 1 minute later and told us *he* was ready to take our order, while we were still looking at the menu. it just felt so rushed with no friendliness.
    We were dressed nicely, polite, not loud, very respectful and he treated us like we were homeless bums eating in his restaurant. It felt unwelcoming.

    And gee, do you think you could crank out  a smile?

    When the food came I asked for extra napkins and the manager mumbled something and sounded irritated that I asked. My friend asked for sugar for his tea and the manager said nothing and walked away. A waiter came with sugar, but to just quickly walk away when someone is talking to you is so awkward.

    He Never checked on us to ask how it was or to refill drinks. NOONE checked on us.
    I was like why is this guy a manager? the restaurant wasnt busy. there were maybe 9 tables and 4 waitstaff.
    Isnt a manager supposed to be a leader and work to keep the customers happy and the business running?
    Im not trying to be overly sensitive but my friend and i looked at each other like "what a jerk that guy is".
    This guy should be a busboy, not a manager.

    It was just crappy service by people who seemed annoyed that you are eating in their restaurant and bothering them.

    I left a 15% tip, i usually leave 25%.
    I doubt Ill go back, they are just rude people there.
    the front desk girl was smiling and friendly, but that manager, ug!

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    Perhaps the worst so called Mexican food in the United States.  Physically, everything in the place has the greasy feel of not being cleaned for a very long time.  I don't like to write a bad review, but I feel compelled to in this case. The food was so bad it could not be consumed. What they call enchiladas are tasteless mush. Their meats and poultry should be quarantined because of the odd smell.  I didn't want to pay but I didn't want the hassle of dealing with the management. The drinks sucked also, in dirty glasses. Bottom line, life is too short to experience this place; go to the supermarket and by frozen food, you'll have a better experience.

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    I recently moved here from San Diego, and if you've ever been to San Diego, you know there are an abundance of Mexican restaurants, since the city is only a few minutes from the Mexican border.

    I eat Mexican food at least once or twice a week, I love it that much. I was worried I wouldn't find good Mexican food in Fort Lauderdale, but my concerns were complete alleviated when I went to La Bamba. The enchilada sauce is a bit different than typical Mexican restaurants in San Diego, which use a lot of tomato sauce in their enchilada sauce, but that's not to say La Bamba's enchilada sauce isn't good, because it's actually outstanding!

    I'm a guacamole nut. I want it with everything I order. The guacamole here is excellent. The only issue I had is when I ordered a burrito with guacamole in it. Most burritos in Mexican restaurants in California include guacamole, and when they don't, they'll glad add guacamole inside, so I was completely surprised when the waitress told me the chef wouldn't be able to add guacamole to my burrito and that I'd have to open up the burrito and add it myself. This is easy to do with a "dry" burrito, but if it's a "wet" burrito (meaning it has enchilada sauced or green sauce poured over it with melted cheese on top, it's not easy to open the burrito and to add guacamole. I just don't understand why it was such a big deal for the chef to fulfill my request.

    I'll definite be returning to this restaurant. The service is excellent and the personnel friendly. The food: everything I've ordered is outstanding.

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    Went to La Bamba for the first time last night with some friends.  What a great place - good food, great service, and quite a social scene - the place was packed on a Monday night!  We'll definitely be returning and trying some more options on the menu.  I played it safe with a chicken chimi and a house margarita - both quite good.

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    The service is ok, and the food is standard.  It's a place for a typical lunch, but not if you're looking for authentic cuisine.

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    La Bamba is the BEST! Great prices and fantastic food! I have been coming here for almost 20 years and have never been disappointed!

    Pollo a la plancha, fajitas, quesadillas, plantains are just some of the FANTASTIC dishes at this restaurant. Speedy service as well.

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    Let me start by saying that the portions one is given are huge. The food however is a typical cafeteria mexican cuisine that one may find in a mall food court. My wife and I both had the taco dinner plate. The refried beans were decent and I liked them, but the rice was a little undercooked. The chicken was pretty bad, not much more than salty boiled chicken that got the taco shell soggy, causing it to fall apart. The place is spacious and clean, and the service was ok at best. I will probably not be back.

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    The place was GREAT!  Super fast service.  Great food.  Good environment.  What could be bad?

    The Hot salsa was delish!  Chips, perfect.  

    My buddy and I each got the LaBamba Combo which came with a taco (I had chicken, he had beef), a Chicken Enchilada, and a Chile Relleno.  

    Smother...I MEAN SMOTHERED in cheese, the portion was huge!  Everything was flavorful, but I have to agree with my fellow Yelper Nina C., don't plan on eating here is you're looking to eat healthy.

    Our server was very attentive without being annoying.

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    Good Mexican and Spanish food at a reasonable price (I say this because I've been eating at Rocco's Taco a lot lately, and while delicious is also pricey). This place is a regular for me and my wife. Try the Masa de Puerco. This place makes a great version of the traditional Spanish dish. Get there early as the parking lot fills up quickly.

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    My first time there with a large group of people who go there all the time.  The place was packed on Monday night.  Pitchers of margaritas were flowing like there was no tomorrow -- and on a "school night"...!  Seemingly endless baskets of very fine tortilla chips kept coming, as well, along with spicy dipping salsa.  I ordered the crab enchilada entree, which came slathered with a really terrific-tasting cheesy sauce, along with refried beans and some of the best Mexican rice I've tasted (perfectly cooked, large, fluffy grains).  The enchilada was HUGE, which made up for it's $15.95 price-tag.  The smells of my compadres' various entrees made the atmosphere smell heavenly!  I think the bill came out to around $260 for about 12 of us, which (I think) is pretty terrific.  Most definitely will return, along with the cadre of new South American friends...!  (Despite the "school night," we all went to shoot pool afterwards....)  :D

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    Got this message from the owner ...
    " Umar,

    I'm sorry you feel this way about our food. I wouldn't described what we serve as brown gump and oily starches. We're proud of our food and the vast majority of our guests enjoy it. There's nothing wrong with serving food that is safe and comfortable. Please review us for what we are, rather than what we aren't.

    Sincerely,
    Rey"

    My reply ...

    Errr ... alright then ... as you wish ... if you want a place to have brown gump and oily starch then this is the place to go".

    Hope that's satisfactory.

    Cheers

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    I have to say I was completely surprised by this place. I've been to the other La Bamba in Coconut Creek (bleh!), and I had low expectations from the beginning for this one.

    I can't believe how much of a difference this place is. If  you live over near the other La Bamba, it is completely WORTH IT to come to this one instead and avoid the other one. The Ropa Vieja was delicious, as was the Palomilla, chicken soup, chips & salsa (it's not pico de gallo... it's actual salsa), and even the burger! I wasn't expecting a place like this to have a decent burger, but I was pleasantly surprised!

    Overall, not a bad place and definitely worth stopping in.

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    La Bamba III is a very cool sitdown restaurant. I liked how well the large booths could easily accommodate a large group of up to six. Beers were served in a frozen mug - I always appreciate that. Service hands were plenty, though refills during the lunch rush we found ourselves asking at least twice for.

    Our second round of Chips were burnt so we had to ask for a replacement. Instead of an improvement we exchanged for the bottom of the same batch, thus defeating the purpose and wasting more food and time. I don't think our busser could tell the difference even when he took away our burnt chips.

    Interesting to see both a soup and soda option among the combo platter choices, however this option was tainted by an unAmerican "no free refills" policy which causes me some disdain. Soda is all profit for the restauranteur... therefore enough should be provided! Next time, I'll just order water, then.

    Everything else here was beyond our expectations, and reasonably priced. Our group of Five people's check came to $51 plus tip. Are you gonna beat that value? Probably not. OK in my book.

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    These are the reasons I very much enjoyed my latest trip to La Bamba, in no specific order:

    1. We had the most attentive yet out-of-the-way and non-intrusive waiter you could ever hope for. He was effortlessly (and wordlessly) there when we needed him and doing other things when we didn't. Older short guy, wish I could remember his name.
    2. Someone else bought my delicious fajitas (you can't go wrong with their fajitas) and the portion was more than I could eat and plenty to share for lunch.
    3. There were an abundance of attractive, head-turning women coming and going during the lunch hours. Score!
    4. The food is consistent, delicious, predictable, and economic.

    It is near the new offices of Amplification, Inc. so you know you will see me there, often. :-)

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    We found out why the parking lot was full on a Monday at lunch time. Great food priced slightly higher than fast food places.  The service is very fast as it has to be since people in the area are coming in from work.

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    Three words:
     
    Masa. de. Puerco.

    What is it?
    Chunks of pork marinated with garlic sauce DEEP FRIED, topped with RINGS of onion served with white rice, black beans, and fried ripe plantains.

    It's a party in my mouth!!! If you don't like raw onions, you can ask them to grill them and they are even better!

    Squeeze some lemon/lime over this dish and you are good to go! :)

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    Although the food should be investigated by THE HAGUE for crimes against  humanity, there is something they do very well.Margaritas come in pitchers for 17.00 which are excellent and just the right mix of cold, bite and booze. We also had the cheese dip with chips that had all the allure of Spackle.

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    The food here is good, and the margaritas are good too. The location is very dark, I would much prefer this restaurant if they opened up the windows and. Let some light in. We like the tuna melt and the tostada but everything we have tried has been pretty good and the prices are good too.

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    Best Mexican ever!! It's real Mexican the very very unhealthy clog your arteries kind!!! You have to have a guilty pleasure some times!! Ooo and the fried ice cream exceptional!!

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    Great mexican food!!!!!!!!  Quick service, casual atmosphere.  If you are in the mood for Mexican La Bamba will not disappoint.

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    On a whim and a craving for Mexican food, I came here with a friend from Fort Lauderdale.  When I told him that I was craving authentic (or as close as I could get to it) Mexican food, he decided on this place.

    We went to the restaurant and were seated very quickly.  The place was half full; something I don't really pay any mind to since I have a tendency to go before or after the 'peak' hours of a restaurant.  Anyway, I asked for cerveche, but the restaurant didn't carry that.  I don't remember what I actually ended up getting, but I remember the waiter telling me that whatever it was that I wanted to order I wouldn't like and so shouldn't order.  I was surprised, but as I was determined to try new things, I ordered it anyway.  The food wasn't bad; it wasn't good, but it just wasn't Mexican.  To me, it seemed a little more 'Mexican' than Chipotle.  I wasn't impressed - but not angry- but have no intention of returning here.

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    I was in Ft. Lauderdale & it was time I started catching up on the foods I was missing desperately since moving to the West Coast. My brother loves this place & I needed Cuban. Not wanted: needed Bistec de Pollo, mas onion, mas plantanos y no frijoles. Mas limes. Great portions, good flavor, chicken was juicy. The sangria was passable.
    It was good until I looked for dessert: NO Tres Leches?? Really?

    Well: won't be coming back here. What's the point of dinner if they don't have the best dessert ever?

    ps-- the server was patient & friendly with all my extras :)

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    A pleasant surprise for sure.  We stopped in randomly while on vacation and had a great meal.  I don't think anybody was able to finish their meals so the portions are plenty.  The chips and salsa left a lot to be desired.  Of the two salsas they give you, one is way too hot, and the other one way too mild.  Could be a 5 star mexican joint if they figure that one out.

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    So I have this little ritual when I fly to Fort Lauderdale:  My mom picks me up and we immediately go to La Bamba, sip daquiries, and eat about 10 pounds of chips and salsa along with our (amazinglyawesomeholywow) Mexican food.

    I've been coming here for years and years, and distance won't stop me from getting my fix.  I always hit La Bamba up when I'm in the area and usually get the flautas or Super Nachos.

    I love it here.  If I could marry it, I would.

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    To me, there isn't anything that separates one South Florida Mexican restaurant from the next. Whether it's Cielito Lindo, Tequila Sunrise or La Bamba's, they're all similar in taste, food presentation and ambiance. With that said, I love them all.

    With respect to La Bamba, I typically grab a seat at the bar, order a combo and an Ultimate Margarita, which has a sufficient amount of alcohol in it ... Enough so to put  a smile on my face even after a rough day.

    Love the Mexican music ...it sets the tone and reminds me why I chose this place.

    La Bamba has a lot of local buzz. The locals seem to love this place. As such, it's always crowded. But seats at the bar are always available. My friend and I will stop in and she raves about the tacos. Sometimes, I'll just stop in by myself, and grab a seat at the bar.

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    The food was ok. I had the Baby Palomilla and you could tell that they beat it to death to try to make it somewhat tender :(
    The prices were good ($13, with tip, for dinner) but it didnt have the flavor i was expecting from a Latin restaurant.

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    I love La Bamba! It's not the fanciest, or best, Mexican place you've ever been to-I'm sure- and I can't promise you'll have a great experience with EVERY food item on the menu (or with every server here for that matter) so I'll let you know what I order here which prompts me to give this place 4.5 (if I could..) stars:
    For starters- The chicken and beef combination nachos are really good! Each chip is individually topped which I love! Also, the guacamole is nice-not the best I've had-but cool, creamy, and satisfying! I'm also obsessed with their spicy salsa!! (Not a fan of their mild one though)!

    For dinners (or lunch)- I can only suggest, the Pallomilla!! It's what everyone in my party orders from here! It's a super thin steak, covered in little onions, with a side of lime which you HAVE to squeeze on the steak. Order it MR (or Medium) so it's not overcooked!! It comes with a side of black beans, rice, and plantains!! I love plantains!! Yum!

    Now, I have yet to try the flan.. I plan to..But I must insist on you trying their banana margarita!! While their Ultimate wasn't bad, the banana one is delicious!!--- made with real bananas!!! Huge fan of these and huge fan of La Bamba's!!!

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    So I am not even thinking about these other reviews that have been posted.  I have had Mexican food in California, South Florida, Chicago, New York and Houston, and I can pretty much say that this is certainly in my top 2-3 Mexican restaurants I have ever had.

    This food was amazing.  A tad bit packed, the restaurant kinda caught us by surprise to folks that were looking for good Mexican in Ft.. Lauderdale.  

    I was ready for pretty much anything.  But when they brought those warm tortillia chips out with a relatively hearty salsa.  I remember I had to eat about 5 of those little cups of salsa...but they were really that good.

    After very easily rustling through the first batch of chips, we ordered another and then proceeded to order our meal.

    Enchilada and Taco combo was exactly what I  needed.  Quicker than expected the entree's were out and I was digging into a very cheesy, very hot combination platter that was so authentic it hurt!

    Authenticity is an understatement.  Crispy taco shells fried in house....cool and creamy guacamole, black beans and flavors that are so close to the border that you they make you want to take a shot of tequila.

    Cant decide where to go for Mexican in Ft. Lauderdale?  This place makes everything an easy decision....

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    I day-dream of the Super Nachos sometimes. True story.
    I've been coming here since 2005ish and plan to be a customer for as long as they keep dishing out some of the best mexican food I've ever tasted.

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    La la bamba, la la bamba! Unfortunate, for this restaurant I like the song, La Bamba, more than the restaurant, La Bamba. However, this is a legit Mexican restaurant.

    On Mondays, La Bamba has $2 margaritas that gets you singing 'la la bamba' to whoever you meet that night. Sadly, I came on a Sunday. On to the service, Batman.

    The service seemed a little cold to me. Yes, I do not look my age, but did the server really need to run my ID. The drink came out slow, but the food came out fast. What gives? Oh, the food.

    I really enjoy the food here. I recommend the Chicken La Pancha or Beef Chimichanga. Both are delicious, excellent choices. The one drawback about the food is it is a little on the oily side. Maybe, it adds to the taste. Although the service is so so and the food a tad oily, they have a good ambiance.

    It is very lively with tons of people and traditional music. I hate when ethnic restaurants play a the 'Thong Song' in the background. The walls are covered in Mexican themed murals. It feels right in that restaurant.

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    Literally pulled in here on a whim, while driving through Ft Lauderdale, I was on the left lane when I caught a glimpse of a Mexican restaurant. After successfully merging through three lanes in 100 meters, I pulled in and had to take a second look at the sign that says Mexican and Spanish Cuisine - weird combination and the beginning a trip through multiple personalities.

    As I entered the place, it was quite dark with dark wood panels and dimmed lights, weird, for lunch time, but whatever, I was guided to my table for one and immediately a nice generous serving of chips and 3 types of salsa were placed in front of me.

    Perusing the menu and scratching my head at the mixture of Mexican dishes and Cuban items - I kept thinking that Gordon Ramsay would have a field day with this eclectic collage - it kind of makes sense because the staples are the same, but there is nothing Spanish in Ropa Vieja except for the language in which the name is written.

    Anyway - I opted for the Chicken Quesadilla - which comes with either Soup or a soft drink, bypass the soft drink in lieu of the soup, and choose the chicken soup it is a real treat.

    The food arrived quite fast, which is always appreciated during lunch time and the portion was pretty big, in fact I took about half the food home with me and I was totally satisfied, and it  was reasonably priced at around 8 bucks for the lunch special.

    I think the fact that almost half the people who left while I was having lunch asked for a box to take food with them gives you a good indication that their portions are quite large.

    Pretty good albeit generic, it is kind of hard to screw up a Chicken Quesadilla - and the service was warm and engaging. Wouldn't exactly characterize it as authentic, but I think they say it when they advertise a mixed nationality menu.

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    La Bamba, La Bamba

    Tried this old Ft. Lauderdale favorite again tonight after a long absence.  Instantly reminded of why I would'nt return here for such a long time.  The place is constantly bombed with business.  You would think they would step up the service in response to an accolade like that from the community.  

    Now to keep this completely fair and in the spirit of a review of the total experience let me say that the instant placement of great fried tortillas and fresh salsa and the accompanying salsa picante was welcoming.  The salsa was fresh on the palate and the picante had just a hint of pepper burn.  If you like it hotter, better hit it with pepper sauce.

    House margarita,  Strong as ever and a pleasant lime flavor to boot.  Id would come here just for that and I understand from  friend's  that the frozen bananna was just as good.  

    Ordered early bird special of shredded beef enchilada which is supposed to be accompanied by a salad or soup.  I had chicken soup which was a little salty for my taste.  When I asked the waiter about the included drink of coffee, tea, or soda he replied that it is either salad, soup, or soda.  A quick chat with the manager remieied this situation.  Overall, not too bad for $9.95  

    My guest ordered chicken fajita which was a beautiful dish of chicken red and green peppers, and onion.  This came with the usual sizzle of the fajita iron, but, the prevailing odor of burning soy sauce.  If you remember to tell the cook to leave this off this is probably a much more palatable dish.   12.95.

    I hardly ever order dessert but my friend ordered fried ice cream.  Nothing more than a scoop of ice cream rolled in frosted flakes drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauce.  YUKK!!!

    Waiter remarked that this was typical of  Mexican food.  Im pretty sure it is Tex-Mex/Cuban at best.  Keep those strong margaritas pouring maybe no one will notice this taco-bell with a dash of cuban quisine that you are passing off as Mexican.

    La Bamba at least for this visit you didn't step up with a memorable plate.

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    The service was fantastic, food only so so.  I guess we're a little bit spoiled coming from Arizona.  We tried the Pollo en Mole and the Steak Fajita's.  Portion sizes very generous.  Food certainly passable, but not the best but good enough for a one time visit.

    We should have taken it as a warning when we asked the waiter what he would suggest and he cheerily prefaced his response with, "well nothing here is very spicy...."

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    Came to Ft Lauderdale to visit a friend and was told this was a great Mexican restaurant to try and that the margs were fantastic!  We showed up about 6ish on Friday night by 7 there was a huge line. This place was packed!  Make sure you get there early.

    The margarita's are strong to quite strong... just the way I like them!

    My friend and I had a heavy meal earlier, but was meeting someone else there so we just split nachos and guac.  The guac was great.  The nachos were just okay. I think I probably could have made better.

    A few days later, I was craving fajitas so we can back for lunch. I had the combo chicken and steak and they were great! The only thing that I thought was strange is that they didn't serve rice or beans with it.  But other than that it was really good.  

    If I come back to Ft Lauderdale,  then I will come here again.

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    After hearing rave reviews about La Bamba I finally made my first trip there. People aren't kidding about the place being popular....we went around 7 on a Sunday and it was PACKED. Families, people on dates, old and young. Everyone seemed to enjoy the place. The service was quick. and the foot was warm.

    They serve chips to all the tables with 3 types of salsa. Salsa could have been a bit spicier ;).

    I ordered a chicken plate that came with rice and beans, and fried plantains. I took half of the plate home with plans to eat for lunch the next day....it didnt make it that far. It was gone before I even went to bed.
    My friend ordered a steak meal and cleared his plate without a problem.

    Ask for a side of the mojo sauce - it was amazing!

    Only problem i had---my clothes, car, and being all smelled like mexican  until i showered. Ill be interested in seeing how my car smells in the morning!

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    Great greasy Mexican food for the healthy and unhealthy. I always get a combo plate and the portions are huge! Service is good, never have to wait for a check or send back a mixed up order.

    This place is really popular for dinner up in Fort Lauderdale. Mondays they have margarita specials and the wait can be an hour plus if you come at the wrong time. I suggest coming after 8 or by 5 otherwise you'll have to wait and drink their yummy margaritas at the bar.  

    And if you happen to come on a busy night, parking will be an issue.  Across the street, to the North is a bank where you can park at night.

    Hungry?  Come inside!

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    [Summary if you don't want to wade through all the text:  Stick with the meats on the menu and do NOT order anything with crab in it (unless you want to be sorry).  The best frozen banana margaritas I've ever had, and I'm from Tejas!]

    Yesterday evening I found myself craving Tex-Mex.  I've noticed that this restaurant has always been jam-packed with people as early as 6pm every day -- lines out the door, full parking lot.  As a Texan who has traveled frequently to remote parts in South and West Texas as well as non-touristy areas of Mexico, I have higher standards for Tex-Mex and Mexican food.  However, I knew what I was probably getting into and was okay with it.  In the mood for it, even.

    I found the atmosphere inside great because it's so 1970s Mexican kitsch.  The amateur cactus landscape paintings and dated dark wood and vinyl chairs/booths reminded me of stepping into a ChiChi's in the early 80s.  Or a locally-owned restaurant in a small country town or rundown border town.

    The waitstaff was excellent.  They were attentive, friendly, and even joked with us a few times as they passed by our booth.  Chips and three salsas arrived at the table immediately upon seating.  Two of them tasted the same -- a fresh, savory pico de gallo type salsa that wasn't spicy.  The third bowl of salsa was the cooked variety (like Pace) but had a little bit of a kick to it.  I preferred them mixed together.

    I tried one of their fresh fruit house margaritas ($5-something) in banana (frozen), and it was AWESOME.  I'm not kidding; it was one of the best flavored margaritas I've ever had -- not only was it nice & strong, but it actually had a whole banana blended into it.  I couldn't believe they didn't use a fake banana flavor or juice or liqueur.

    We both decided to get enchilada platters.  The boy ordered enchiladas verdes with beef, and opted for shredded beef over ground.  While the beef in them was actually stewed meat (carne guisada), I actually still really liked them.  Carne guisada is a comfort food for me, and I used to order carne guisada breakfast tacos back home.  The meat is chunky and tender and in a rich brown gravy.  So although it's not what we expected, I still enjoyed it.

    I, however, ordered the crab enchiladas, and was very disappointed.  They were terrible.  Instead of lump crab meat, it was the canned variety -- it was backfin meat that looked like it had been put through a food processor.  It wasn't even fully drained from the can, so it had a lot of extra moisture and was a little cold in parts.  When I mixed it with the rice and beans and cheese, it covered up the flavor sometimes, but thankfully the portions were large enough that I could steal off my boyfriend's plate (and we were still both able to get full).  But I have to say, this is the first time I've eaten anywhere in South Florida where they went the canned route instead of using the local, abundant seafood.  What a shame.

    The rice had a lot of chicken broth in it and was really flavorful, and the refried beans were typical with a little crumbled Mexican cheese on top.  

    The menu also had a Spanish section that actually consisted of mostly Cuban dishes with a couple of Spanish dishes and couple of actual Mexican dishes (not Tex-Mex).

    Lots of people got the fajitas, and although people seemed to enjoy them, I could smell the soy sauce in them...something I've noticed that Cuban chefs love to put in fajitas in this city.

    It was open until 11pm on a Sunday, which was pretty awesome.  People kept pouring in.  Despite the crab disaster,  I'd still go back.  I'm gonna stick with the meat though, and stay away from the seafood.  Too bad, because the snapper & shrimp fajitas looked tempting.  Regardless, I'd go back here just to have some of those awesome margaritas.  I want to try the other flavors to see if they are as good -- like peach or coconut.  Hopefully the same (female) bartender works there every night!

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