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    La Bamba

    3.6 (152 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 4:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Heather H.

    Absolute worst dining experience of my life. The food was bad, but we truly do give that a pass in Truckee.. It's the service that dropped our jaws. Way too many details to share, but the highlight was someone swinging by to check on us, and me, completely deadpan and calm, saying, "I have to say, this is the hands-down worst dining experience of our lives," and having them respond with a plastered-on smile and an, "OK, well, thanks for coming in!" Since I didn't order a burrito, and they insisted I did, and the only option they offered was to "guess we can take it back into the kitchen and slice it open to take the insides out and stick it on a tortilla for you," attached is a photo of my $15 meal.

    Holy half a chicken mole! Fantastic!
    Joel G.

    We showed up early before the rush rolled in and got one of the few tables outside. There is a fair amount of indoor seating and a bar. They have a great selection of affordable beers and other drinks. They also have a daily happy hour at the bar. The chips were pretty basic and the salsa for me was not good but the other three at the table out voted me on this one. The meatball soup is a must try. The mole special is a half a chicken and tasty indeed. Yes, a half chicken, I'm not kidding. The beef tacos were tender, the chimichanga was delicious and the tamales were flavorful. Everything was great. The folks waiting on us fall into the amazing category, friendly, efficient and all around good people. The parking lot is limited so plan accordingly. Great place!

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    Becca L.

    Great taco Tuesday spot with big $2 crunchy tacos. They even have a margarita punch card!

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    We gone to La Bamba for over 10 years. It's good service and good food, you'll be full when you leave.

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    Sarah is the bomb! Professionalism...excellence...kindness. Thank you Sarah :) and la bamba!

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    12 years ago

    We love La Bamba! Incredibly family friendly, phenomenal service and outstanding food! Truly a treasure.

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    Have been going the for 15 yrs , always treated nicely, good food and drinks

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    Best Mexican restaurant in Truckee. Great food, great drinks, great family that owns and runs it. A must stop for dinner.

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