Burritos as big as your head! They're not even joking!! I don't get here as much as when I lived closer, but they never disappoint. The food is fresh, and prepared right there in front of you. I'm not sure if the cactus is on the menu, but ask, because it's delicious! Always friendly service, and I'm comfortable both dining in and carrying out. Don't miss out on your opportunity to try the most epic horchata I've personally ever tasted. read more

I love this place. I've been eating La Bamba's for years, but moved away to LA like 15 years ago. recently made a trip back to Indy and I was thinking about this place the whole flight in. First stop was La Bamba's, and it was everything I remembered. Ill probably stop here again before I leave. Ironically I'm now surrounded by some of the best tacos in the country in LA, but I always miss this place. read more

I have been going here for years, the late night employees are great; could not be better. The older gray haired Hispanic gentleman during the day, shorts me on food everytime. Maybe he is the owner and is just cheap, but it's happened to me too many times. I will find a new place to get Mexican food, tired of him ripping me off! read more

Excellent late night spot. Just like the good old days in Bloomington. Pound down multiple Bambas and wash them down with ice cold Busch Lights. I even saw the king of bamba's there as Chris Virgilio was pounding a torta in the corner by himself! read more

Stopped in here for lunch as we hadn't been to a La Bamba in years. Not since they closed the one on the south side. The menu is still the same and the food is still the same as I remember it being. Just a little more expensive as is everything. We were the only ones in there so it was quiet and the food was ready very fast. Steak super nachos had plenty of meat and toppings just wish they had more cheese sauce or the addition of shredded cheese would be nice Chorizo burrito was had flavor and was decently full however we are pretty sure they used to be more full. Overall decent experience wouldn't go out of my way to come here though. Building could use some love and renovations as well. read more

La Bamba - Super Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Suuuuper disgusting product and experience. The food was obviously days old. I took one bite of a steak super burrito and spit it out. I e never spit out a burrito before but, this... this made it so my stomach curdles every time I see the restaurant. I used to love La Bamba but food poisoning makes me hate this nasty place now. read more

La Bamba - Super Burrito Chips and Cheese - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Unfortunately, I was very disappointed in my visit here. I've often driven past La Bamba but never stopped in. Today, I was working in the area and had only a few minutes for lunch, so I thought it would be quick to stop by here and get something to go. I will say that service was very friendly, it was just the food that was lacking. I ordered the vegetarian nachos, which was supposed to include cheese, beans, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, sour cream and salsa. What I actually received was a container that was mostly full of shredded lettuce, some very thin and watery sour cream, a small amount of very thin, watery, tasteless beans, and a few pieces of tomatoes and onions on top of some tortilla chips. I didn't find any cheese at all. What are nachos without cheese? There was a small cup of salsa on the side. The lettuce was not very fresh, some of it was brown. So basically it was a pile of not-so-fresh-lettuce on top of tortilla chips with thin watery sour cream at the bottom of the container. The salsa was actually decent, but it was truly the only ingredient in the box that was. Very disappointed with this experience. The reviews here seem to be all over the place, from poor experiences to very good experiences. I guess I just happened to be here on a bad day, read more

La Bamba - Lettuce wasn't fresh, quite a bit of brown - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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-ordered nachos/burrito chips was STALE -burrito was dry -called to inform the restaurant he said he was busy -steak had no flavor -out of money -the person who answered was super rude and hung up on me -dont waste your time going to this establishment, NOT WORTH THE HYPE read more

La Bamba - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Ordered the chicken and steak nachos for my kid and she woke up with food poisoning. I let them know and all they said was if there isn't more than 3 to 4 people calling them sick they cant do anything about it. Im sure it was the chicken since i got a steak burrito and im not sick. read more

I absolutely love this place. I get a steak burrito with green & red sauce! Great after a night out.

This is a staple spot in Indy for a quick bite to eat. The customer service is down to earth and easy to talk to. The food comes out fast and hits the spot every time. It's a grab your own seat with mostly booths and some tables towards the back. read more

La Bamba - Left: taco de bistec ; Right: taco al pastor ; Drink: Sidral Mundet - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Just like I remember it. Not sure why most of these closed but thankful this one is still open. Service was fast, restaurant was super clean and food was awesome. Their Horchata is wonderful also. read more

La Bamba - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My son and I got 2 large burritos de asada and we were so disappointed this place use to be so good! Our burritos had more lettuce then meat im probably never going back this is the second time it's happened and it's not cheap so you expect to get something decent! read more

I've been eating at La Bambi's since they opened at UofI in 1988. Absolute best burritos I've ever had anywhere! read more

La Bamba - Super Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

There are way too many good Mexican restaurants on this side of town to go here. It was my first time trying it and I figured it would be good since it has been here forever. We had the 2 chicken taco/quesadilla combo and a chicken burrito. I didn't receive the quesadilla but what we did get was all disgusting. We couldn't even finish it. It was absolutely no flavor to the chicken and it tasted like boiled chicken. The verde was terrible. I've had store bought verde with more flavor. I won't be returning here. read more

This place has gone to complete s**t in a hand basket. The meat doesn't even taste like steak, they charge you a dollar for sour cream and don't even put it on the burrito.. very disappointed! My business with them has come to an end. read more

Visited this location on a Saturday night at about midnight. Was skeptical to get drive-thru Mexican, but this place did not disappoint! The staff are so friendly - and even at the late hour of midnight, all of my food was so hot and fresh. You get very generous portions for a great price. I ordered the #3 meal - which contained two tacos and a quesadilla, with a side of rice and beans. Everything was amazing and contained so much flavor!! A+++!!! read more

Still my favorite burrito ever. I just found out there was one in Indianapolis!!! This was the BEST when I was in college in the early 90's in Illinois. I went there for lunch today and I actually remembered my old order, the combination burrito (steak and pork), with everything plus extra sour cream. It was STILL DELICIOUS! I almost finished it all with their hot sauce which is PERFECT for their burritos. I'm SO excited that we have one! It's a bit of a drive but totally worth it! read more

The portions live up to the logo of "Burritos as big as your head". The burrito will stuff even the hefty eaters. A burrito is always two meals for me but even more of a bargain. Large selection of meats from standard diced steak, chicken, combo of pork & steak, to many specialty meats. Topping selections are plentiful and additional toppings varying from menu listing will be an extra charge for each. Beans are vegetarian here prepared with no lard, fat or oil only salt and water. We've always found the quality of meat and toppings to be first rate and especially the avocados which can be questionable at some other restaurants. Tacos, well everything we've had over the past few years has always been good. Personally, I really enjoy the nachos with chicken, cheese, jalapenos, and lots of hot sauce. Lots to eat as with all their portions. As one of the reviewers noted avoid pork if missing your gall bladder which is hard for me to say since pork use to be my go to. Open late, 2 am I think, so if you find yourself wanting something other than burgers late at night keep LaBamba's in mind. North of Taco Bell on Lafayette Road. Fast service, good food and prices. read more

Was really excited to try this place last night.. I have been on keto and have not been able to eat what I used to call comfort food aka tacos So I walked in I ordered two tacos as well as a side of queso and chips. Mouth was ready to devour this food until I lifted the lid and there were hairs on my queso, in early cried. I just got my refund and walked out, God blocked me from having tacos last night clearly read more

This is my comfort food...my timeline. When you think of fast food, its success is largely predicated on consistency. In the US, this has a lot to do with chemical additives and how the food is processed prior to it arriving at your local BK, McD's, etc. This is why LaBamba is remarkable. I've been eating at LaBamba locations since 1989. Champaign, West Champaign, Bloomington, Normal, W. Lafayette, Chicago (Lakeview), Broad Ripple, and this location. It's made fresh, fast, and local...and it tastes the same every time, in every location. For this to occur without factory like processing or additives from the NJ turnpike conglomerates, it's impressive. For a guy who grew up in the middle of nowhere Illinois, this was the first real burrito many of us had. read more

I paid $12 for a unseasoned, soggy quesadilla this place could have to so much potential w/ it being it Mexican & open late but it's like they don't even try! Update the recipe! read more

I used to love burrito as big as your head... Maybe it was just the one in BR... but I went to the only one we have left ....the chicken was burnt and I know that because I tasted it and I also got the steak burrito it was more vegetables than steak but it was my own fault because I wanted one sooooo bad and usually when i want something so bad im kind of disappointed I gave it three stars but it really only deserves two read more

I go WAAAAAYYYYYY back with La Bamba (having eaten hundreds of late-night super burritos at the now-closed old Ball State campus location, as well as many more in Broad Ripple). I recently ate here during a trip back to Indiana, and sadly, this is the last location open in Indy. However, the food here is still great, and is highly recommended for authentic Mexican flavors. I'd give them 20 stars if I could ! Muchas gracias, amigos, but please, PLEASE, PLEASE open a store in Charlotte, NC ! I'm dying down here with no La Bamba's ! read more

Tried La Bamba for the first time today, and I'll definitely be going back. I had a steak taco and chorizo taco, with a side of rice and all of it was amazing. Great value for the price. read more

It depends on what you consider to be "authentic". I love this place because its simple and tastes great. I would rather eat Law Bambas than your local "El Rodeo" type restaurant read more

Still great after all these years. Reminds me of college when there was at least one on every Big 10 campus. Sadly they are down to a couple stores, but I am a lifelong fan. Great burritos, tacos and nachos. If you dont know, get your buns in here and find out... read more

Taco Tuesday! went to this place today with a friend who lives in the area. On First impression be taken aback because it's not the prettiest join it looks kind a desolate foggy windows the place does need work! Seriously how much does it cost to buy a toilet in the women's bathroom at Home Depot or Lowe's you can get one for 10 bucks they might even have some for five that's one of the little things you could do to aesthetically enhance the place. Good grief the ladies bathroom needs work. Since we were there for the food let me talk food..the tacos were good! they weren't great they were good which was more than I expected them to be the tomatoes were fresh the cilantro was fresh so was the lime. Yum it was a tasty bite I had two tacos and my friend had two tacos she had a beef and a chicken I had a pork and a chicken. I go 2 to go and naturally they don't travel well you have to eat them right now! So I just had tacos no rice so I can't speak for anything else the tomatillo salsa was great! I would eat there again the next time I'm in the area but I wont go to the bathroom! read more

So glad to have this place around. The chorizo burrito is a winner. It is very filling and the meat, while hot, is not crazy spicy. They fill it with a decent amount of protein, lettuce, tomato and chopped white onions. The salsas are very, very good. They make all thing fresh on order on the huge grill. The tortillas have a nice chewy texture and were very fresh. read more

I love coming to get it to go order about once every two weeks after I get my hair done! :-) They have the best chicken tacos! :-) ~HOLLA~ read more

they're open VERY LATE!! a friend's pregnant wife craves them in the middle of the night, thank gawd they really do have burritos as Big as your Head i LOVE their fried cactus with onion, tastes sort of like burnt green beans (it was a accident, don't ask) LOL they offer different kinds of meat like tongue & tripe but i love the pork,steak mix i prefer this location over the Broad Ripple one, this one seems Fresher & not as DRY read more

I wish no stars was an option, terrible sloppy, under seasoned food smothered in sour cream to hide the refrigerator flavor of the chicken ! read more

La Bamba - You go get some takeout and this is what they give you , sad thing is , this is the CORRECTION to the previous mistake . #sad - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Plain crap!!! Food is disgusting, this wasn't Mexican food. The prices are high for the horrible food you get! For those prices you can get two meals down the street at el maguey or better yet el taquero de la 46 located on high school and 30th st. Tried this place several times before concluding that I will never eat here again!! The place has an odor to it and it's not food you're smelling, the service is good, the guys that work here are friendly and do their jobs well from what I could tell, but just isn't enough to make this place a "go to" for burritos or any Mexican food for that matter. read more

The portions are big, I'll vouch for that. I was a little disappointed that their online ordering system just totally failed. I showed up close to 20 minutes after placing the order (they say it'll be ready 10-35 minutes after placing the order). The guys didn't receive my order, BUT they were super nice and quickly made my super burrito. So, this is most definitely not on them. They suggested I just call my order in for future orders. Maybe it works better at other locations. I found the super burrito to be incredibly filling. I just had a chicken burrito with everything + avocado. I knew I'd only even try to eat half for lunch, but even that left me in a food coma! For $10, that's a decent deal. I've tried it twice and I keep wishing it would be more flavorful. So, if you're hungry for Mexican food, go to get full, not to experience authentic cuisine. read more

La Bamba's was once just a place to soak up a little alcohol after a night out with the masses reppin AXE body spray....but now I go there with a neutral BAC to actually enjoy the food and the atmosphere. My "go to" Burrito order is as follows: Regular/Chicken/Everyting/Add Sour. The flour tortilla's are grilled almost to a crunch. The chicken is shredded and quite juicy. Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and diced onions round off the fixins. The beans have good flavor without being too lardy. They have 3 incredible sauces available....the mild tomatillo, the hot red sauce, and the top secret super hot sauce that you get on special gut destroying ocassions. The service is slow because they make it fresh on a grill top. I'm pretty sure the guys behind the counter are making fun of me 90% of the time when I go there. My buddy who is fluent in Burrito talk confirmed that the guys who work there basically clown on everyone. read more

La Bamba is a great place to go when you need a burrito, and a cartoon facsimile of a burrito from taco bell just won't do. I've been going to La Bamba since college. Many people only see it as "after the bar food" which is really too bad. They always have fresh ingredients and make everything to order. The service is always friendly. If you've never had a burrito from a taqueria, this is a great place to start. read more

You'll never go hungry at La Bamba. It is really high quality--for fast food. It's also much more traditional (and spicy if you'd like) than many other places. The tacos look exactly the same as they do in Mexico. My favorite thing on the menu is the super nachos. Top it with their homemade salsa! La Bamba is not the cleanest place and they charge for drink refills. If you are looking for a healthy meal, most choices on their menu will not be a good choice. Big you're looking to splurge (and not spend a lot of money), this is your place! read more

With the slogan "Burritos as Big as your head", La Bamba answers the call. Do not eat before operating heavy equipment or if you have any afternoon deadlines. Service was fast and polite. Burrito was a advertised. They have fresh ingredients and everything is made to order. The extra hot sauce had plenty of kick to it. Moderately priced. I will be back to check out the rest of the menu. #GoodzGoneGlobal read more

As good as I remember. It's been many years since I've eaten one of their burritos while at BSU. Between the burrito and sauce, I can see myself making more trips that way. read more

Solid Fast-Food Mexican. I have cravings for their chorizo. I have never left this restaurant disappointed. And that's saying something. read more