I still cannot believe that such a restaurant like this is nestled away downtown with such a laid…read moreback attitude. Upon walking into the restaurant you are just immediately looking up and admiring the decor and aesthetic. Zama just exudes vibes of Tulum, Ibiza, and truly just a beautiful tropical background. It was a party of one and I asked for bar dining and tbh, I think that's the prettiest area of the restaurant. The space is massive so be surprised to see just how big it is. Now when it comes to the service itself, you are in for a top-notch experience. The food was so good and the menu was very well thought out. A highlight was the presentation of the drinks including the smoked old fashioneds. This is a must if you're a local or visiting Bakersfield.

I did not expect to like this place--truth be told, I was prejudiced, because the photos I'd seen…read moreof the menu all looked incredibly expensive, and too often, attempts to "elevate" Latin American cuisine come off as pretentious when the market is saturated with Mexican restaurants. Not to mention, the people of Bakersfield are not known for having good taste overall, so when a high end restaurant comes in, I find people raving about overpriced mid tier food. With these prejudices in mind, I went with my husband to only get cocktails, expecting something pricey but hopefully good. I was so pleasantly surprised by my time there! We ordered two cocktails and one appetizer, the chorizo croquettes. The chorizo croquettes are served in five pieces, a perfectly shareable size for two people, just a few bites, but holy moly are they good. Presentation IS a big priority for all the dishes, and everything on the menu has creative twists on familiar dishes, so you can be sure they have a unique culinary identity. I can tell that the servers have pretty good synchronicity and communication and this place is blessedly NOT understaffed. Everyone there seems to take a lot of pride in the food and the service, and I really enjoyed talking to their head bartender. Attention to details here is immaculate. Overall it's incredibly impressive. Even though buying dinner was not in our budget, I think I'm going to have to come back here for a special occasion, when I'm prepared to drop like $400 on a dinner for five people. It's unusual to find a high end dining experience in Bakersfield that's actually worth the price. My stomach yearns for what my wallet cannot support.

The owner Joe came by said hello that is such a beautiful site, don't see that anymore! Chicken has…read morean amazing flavor mesquite! We got the yellow rice and pinto beans! Amazing! My favorite was the green salsa my husband the red! Will definitely come again!

First time at this restaurant! Service was amazing, and food was delicious! Great place to go for a…read morequick bite or even hangout! Definitely recommend this restaurant!

We wanted to stay downtown and were craving papusas. After weighing several options, we landed on…read moreSabor Latino. None of us had ever been, so we had no idea what to expect. This spot was tucked away, and I'm told the building was formerly an iHop? However the chairs looked like they belonged to an Asian restaurant because they had an image of ramen on them. There was plenty of seating and plenty of screens to watch games or telenovelas. When we stepped inside we were immediately greeted and asked to sit anywhere. (We were greeted in Spanish, and it seems like that was the primary language spoken there. So if you're not that fluent in Spanish, be prepared to either bring someone with you who is or brush up on the basics.) They got us menus and we were able to get what we came for -- PAPUSAS! They gave us complimentary chips and salsa while we waiting. And brought out two tubs of condiments for the papusas -- salsa de rojo y curtido (a pickled cabbage mixture). These tubs were huge, but were perfect to pass around the table. I ordered the papusa loca, which was truly massive and did not disappoint. There were peppers in it, but it was the right amount of spice. Really enjoyed it! Go give the a visit!

Visiting Bakersfield for work. Decided to get Salvadoran food for dinner. Found this spot on Yelp…read more Went there and it is located in a shady part of town. The building next-door is unoccupied and looks creepy . The restaurant windows are covered with graphics so you can't see inside and I wasn't sure if it was opened or not due to this. After entering the hostess came up to me I was sat right away. There was one other couple there. Order was taken food came out in a timely manner. I waited about 15 minutes. First time I've been to a Salvadoran restaurant where they actually brought out a tub of the cabbage and a tub of the sauce. Food was excellent. The only issue is I had to wait about 15 minutes to get my check. Other than that definitely a great spot to eat if you want some Salvadoran food.

The place has a food atmosphere. The service is great, and the food doesn't disappoint!read more

Service took forever, once we got it started eating and saw a roach crawling on the chair and table…read morewe tell the server she has the chair removed and tells us we can walk out not to worry about the tab we leave her a tip since it's not her fault there was a roach but as we're walking out she comes back out looking for us saying we needed to pay then charged us anyway smh.

Pupusas are delicious! Friendly service! My only con is that…read moreseating is a little snug and on hot Bakersfield days the restaurant is really hot inside.

It's okay. Pupusas are small. My son got a quesadilla and it was so greasy! Grease even got all…read moreover the fries. Salvadoran horchata was tasty.

This place is delicious and reminds me of eating at my mom's house. Absolutely delicious and 1000%…read morerecommended if you want to try some authentic Salvadoran food this is your place. Service is wonderful with staff always willing to provide recommendations if you are unfamiliar with the cuisine. The area is a little suspect but I promise it's worth you to stop and enjoy some amazing Salvadoran food. Food that is kind of a rarity in the Central Valley. Salud

This place is a true diamond in the rough! It's in a completely unassuming strip of shops between a…read moremassage parlor and a tax prep service, but it has everything you could ever want in a pupuseria. The staff is a very friendly bunch of baddies who are a complete delight. The photos don't do the place justice. Everything was hot and so fresh and flavorful. I can't wait to return.

I really like Pollo Campero chicken and was in the area, so glad to see one around…read more I have to say I had the best experience today. Some reviews here seem pretty tough, but as I said, my experience was 5 stars and surprised that others did not have the same. The Manager and all the employees were so friendly. I ordered through their app, recommended to earn points and save time. But typically the orders come out fast either way. After I got my food, the Manager came by twice to make sure I had all I need. When I left, he and his employee wished me a nice day, just great service and nice to see. Service is important to any business and they are doing it right here. Not sure how long this location has been here, but it does look newer, nice large parking lot and patio seating. Inside is very clean, modern and bright. The bathrooms were also very clean. Thank you. Enjoy!

Surprised by all the negative reviews, my first visit was definitely a good one. I've seen Pollo…read moreCampero a couple times while driving by and I've been curious so I finally made time to stop by for lunch. I had the spicy chicken sandwich and the plantains and both were very good. The chicken was well cooked and flavorful, their spicy sauce is nice. Most places they call it spicy but it's just kind of mild, Campero's sauce is a nice heat not overwhelming but just right. The plantains were very good as well, nice sweet taste, good texture I had never had fried plantains before but I really enjoyed these. I'll definitely be a repeat customer.

I've been here multiple times mostly great experiences. Aside from the fact that they were already…read moreexpensive , today there was a small roach/ bug in a tamale I purchased.

Food was not bad but the pupusas we got took about 35 minutes to come out which felt very long for…read morethe establishment being almost empty the server never offered us chips and salsa like the other tables or water never bothered to check up on us had to even ask for a spoon to get the curtido usually Hispanic restaurants are very friendly didn't get that vibe here don't think I would return