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    La Bamba Grill

    4.2 (26 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Pat M.

    La Bamba has been a place I've wanted to try for quite a while. This Mexican restaurant moved into what was the Dover Diner a few years ago, from their original location on Blackwell Street. I had been to the diner a few years ago, and this is a huge improvement! The festive Mexican decor just makes you feel happy. We started with fresh guacamole. Our entrees included Enchiladas with green sauce, Carne Asada, and Tacos de Carnitas. We all thought the food was excellent! Service was very friendly. We all enjoyed La Bamba and will definitely be back!

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    Carmina P.

    So many options to choose from and very affordable dishes! Their guacamole and chips taste freshly made. Their staff are very friendly and attentive. Truly worth visiting!

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    Bill M.

    Happy Anniversary La Bamba Grill. Can't believe it's been 1 year since they opened up and man time sure flies when you're having fun - and stuffing your face. Yup, I've been lucky enough to be stuffing my face FULL of some of the best authentic Mexican Food around. Plus they also serve up just about anything that your hungry for. Burgers & Fries to Eggs & Bacon & Fries. What? I Like Fries Okay. Whenever I describe La Bamba Grill to anyone who'll listen to me, I just tell'em that it's like eating at a Jersey Diner that just happens to specialize in Amazingly Delicious Mexican food. You can grab tasty breakfasts, lunches, & dinners here at any time of the day or night and that's basically because their business hours are from 6am to 2am daily. So whenever you're feeling hungry just head on over to La Bamba Grill, that's what I do. Check'em out and I'll probably see you over there ;) Come And Get Your Munch On!!

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    Roger O.

    This is my third time dining here in the past 6 months. The good: friendly service, modest prices, clean The not so good: the "fresh" salsa is obviously made with canned tomato sauce. the corn tortillas are the chalky-tasting store bought Goya kind. Not fresh! No longer an option for outdoor dining. The person I believe was either the owner/manager was not wearing a mask. Fortunately, he was sitting about 20 feet away. I went here last week and lo and behold once again did not have tamales. Apparently they only make them on Saturdays. I've been here on a Saturday and they did not have any. (the third time was not the charm.) What's the use of having them on the menu when you never have any available? I had the menudo which was real tasty and tender. Still, it was a downer that they (kitchen) refused to serve it with the tender corn kernels (hominy). I guess they can open cans of tomato sauce and goya tortilla packages but not any cans of hominy.

    Whole dead fish!
    Robert N.

    La Bamba was originally located on Blackwell Street and was one of the businesses devastated by the big Dover fire from a year ago. The new location on 46 is larger with lots of free parking. Easy to get in and out. Food is good with great prices. I've been there a few times and enjoyed what I ate each time.

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    Iris A.

    Excellent authentic Mexican dishes. Food has amazing flavor. Great size dishes. Large menu with affordable prices. Plenty of seating for large families. The staff are extremely friendly and speak both English and Spanish. I really enjoying this restaurant.

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    Excellent food! Quality and service. Very authentic and fresh!!! Delivery super fast!

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    The food is okay. But the delivery drive is is reckless. He hit and ran my dog. And the guy never apologized.

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    La Bamba was originally located on Blackwell Street and was one of the businesses devastated by the big Dover fire from a year ago.

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