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    La Dama

    4.2 (92 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Dominique J.

    I recently dined at La Dama, and it was such a beautiful experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is vibrant and inviting, with stylish décor that blends modern elegance and warm Latin culture. It's the perfect spot for a date night, birthday dinner, or even a fun girls' night out. The food was absolutely flavorful and well-seasoned. Every dish came out beautifully presented and packed with authentic taste. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The drinks were just as impressive--crafted perfectly and balanced, not too strong but definitely effective! What really stood out was the service. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure we felt comfortable the entire time. They were knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations. Overall, La Dama delivers on ambiance, flavor, and hospitality. I would definitely return and recommend it to anyone looking for a lively dining experience with amazing food and drinks. 5/5 Highly recommend!

    Chili Rellano
    Michele V.

    I had a hunch dinner was going to be good last night. But, La Dama exceeded our dining expectations in every way. As we walked into the bustling restaurant, the decor was so authentic and vibrant. Excitement for our meal grew as the table next to us was shouting expletives in how wonderful things were tasting, "it's so f-ing good, it's so f-ing good". If the expletives weren't proof enough, they offered us a pre-sampling of all items on their table to help guide our ordering of which we gladly accepted as we began our decision-making journey. Our server, Alexa, was a cultural guide to all dishes. She has a true passion for the food and a knowledge that guided each of us, based on interests and taste profiles. Even when challenged by one of more adventurous diners to "choose my entree for me", she excitedly walked us through her top menu items and all they stood to offer her. Her cultural expertise was an instant sell and boy, was she not wrong. She was dilligent, attentive and truly made our dining experience on-of-a-kind. The food spoke for itself and it shouted, "I'm f-ing good!" We did not shy away with filling the table. We started with the guacamole and chili rellano, both which were bowl-licking worthy, that as the server came early to remove the plates, my friend exclaimed "we aren't done with that!" as so we could scoop every last bit. The mains were the stars of the show. The salmon paired with a vibrant, yet mellow beet puree and it was cooked to perfection. The taco selection has meat that tasted slow cooked and tender. The lamb shank was a visually spectacular and the tastes aligned, the sauce was rich and bold. The pork pibil was falling off the bone tender and full of flavor. Not one bad bite had here and full, happy customers we were upon leaving. I would easily come back to La Dama. It was fantastic.

    Margarita
    Jenna K.

    Great service! The staff was very helpful in recommendations and attentive to our table! I met a friend for dinner in a Tuesday. We enjoyed the Margarita and guacamole special. The guacamole was pretty basic, could have used more flavor. The Pork Belly appetizer was delicious. Nice and crisp pork belly and sweet corn puree. The bone marrow also good with great presentation! The tacos were average, I did not feel like anything special. The birria was tender and juicy. Overall great experience and food however on the pricer side.

    Taco flight special Wednesday night with à la dama beverage
    Michaela R.

    La dama was great! We came for Wednesday night taco night, 3 tacos on the flight, comes with a Mexican beer! The tacos were great, the veggie one a little charred, but I loved the meat ones! Great ambiance; dark wirh pretty Mexican decor. Service was great, waiter was very attentive! We got the guac as an app, and the radishes were a great addition! Did wish they gave chips and salsa, but will 100% be back!

    tacos
    Diana K.

    La Dama is a beautiful spot with a warm vibe, a great back patio, and a menu full of thoughtful flavor. We came on a Tuesday and definitely recommend it -- $5 margaritas and $5 off guac were a nice bonus and a great way to kick things off! The guacamole was super fresh with radish and tomato for a little texture - simple, clean, and well-seasoned. The margs were solid too, not too sweet at all. The real standout was the Salmon Encrustado... perfectly cooked, juicy, and paired with beet purée and hibiscus reduction that actually brought the whole dish together. Would 100% order again. The Cochinita Pibil had a beautiful presentation, but flavor-wise, it just didn't stand out. Not bad, just not memorable. I appreciated how accommodating the kitchen was with my food allergies on the Cazuela de Repollitos y Hongos. The flavors were great - especially the pomegranate and chimichurri! the dish was a little too oily for my taste but tasty nonetheless-the-less. We also tried the birria tacos , which were definitely tasty -- super flavorful -- but $21 for three tacos felt hard to justify, even in a higher-end setting. Service was a highlight -- our server was incredible: friendly, attentive, and even surprised my friend with a birthday dessert Overall: La Dama delivers on experience! great staff, beautiful atmosphere, and solid food with a few standouts. On the pricier side, but worth checking out, especially if you go on a Tuesday.

    Salmon Encrustado Arroz Con Vegetales
    Katie G.

    Had girls dinner here tonight. We were seated in the back '"patio" which had space heaters for this chilly June day. The staff were wonderful and kind! We had Alexa as our server and she made sure we had what we needed. I had the salmon encrustado and wow. I love Mexican food but let me say, this was one of the best non "typical" Mexican food I've ever had. Hibiscus reduction!? Beet puree!? Corn on salmon!? Fantastic! I enjoyed a Mexican beer with lime and salt. My friends got the taco trio and a few mixed drinks and loved them. Next time I think we will do the apps and share. Would recommend!

    Biva Y.

    We keep going back to La Dama when we want an elevated yet authentic Mexican cuisine. Las night was a delight in repeat. They have added branzino to the menu and I licked my plate clean. They ran out of a new cocktail, recent added to the bar menu and I was lucky to snag the last night, and wow was it a delight. My hubby had the taco trio and it was gone within minutes. My family member( new to the restaurant) had it chicken and he couldn't stop raving about it. The 2 desserts we shared were gorgeous and delightful. Can't wait to come back.

    Speciality cocktail
    Michelle E.

    My three girlfriends and I went to La Dama Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Walker's Point for dinner Friday night. A reservation is definitely needed for this cute and quaint restaurant! We ordered the guacamole, which was refreshing and pretty! I loved the pomegranate seeds and fruit on top. We each order the three taco dinner, my favorite tacos were the Tampiqueno (hangar steak) and the Pastorcito (guajillo glazed pork belly). They were flavorful, well-balanced, and the meat was very good quality and tasted great. I love how everything was seasoned. The staff were very friendly, including the cooks, who you can see when you arrive and leave the restaurant.

    Chilitos Rellenos
    Jeff M.

    I've driven by La Dama several times and finally had a chance to stop in and try their food. I'm not sure what I pictured for the interior, but it was definitely cozy and laid out well to maximize their limited space (plus a few seats at the bar - where I sat). I didn't realize going in that the menu would be at a higher price point. I was skeptical about $8 tacos and as much as I wanted to mentally reprice them - once I ate a taco, I switched my mind, these are appropriately priced. I got 3 Pancita tacos (guajillo rubbed roasted pork belly...) and I still think about how impressed I was with these. In addition, I ordered Chillitos Rellenos (egg battered stuffed jalapenos with duck carnitas...) as an appetizer and after the first two plates, it wasn't hard to entice me to try dessert. Just three options on the menu, the bartender called attention to the Tarta de Arandanos and it was a great choice. If you're looking for a date night spot, this would be a good fit.

    Carne asada

    OMG -- this place seriously blew me away. The portions were good and the flavor was next level. Everything tasted incredible! We ordered the carne asada and the chicken in mole, and both were absolutely amazing. The carne asada was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, and the mole sauce on the chicken was rich, complex, and honestly one of the best I've had. The real surprise though was the pork belly esquite appetizer -- wow. Smoky, savory, and perfectly balanced. It's one of those dishes you keep thinking about after you leave. Great food, great flavors, great service (thank you Chris) and definitely a place I'd come back to again. If you like real Mexican food with bold flavor, this spot is a must try. PS: Signature drinks were on point!

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    Faith B.

    My first encounter with La Dama was at an event. They had a great veggie dish in a parking lot full of meat dishes. Based on that my mom and I decided to visit the restaurant recently. We did not have a reservation, but we lucked into seats at the bar. We'll know to book ahead moving forward, because this is a small restaurant. The space is dark and moody, with fun art. There's a second small dining area in the back. We started with the queso - their version includes burrata and crab. Who can resist that? It was excellent, although like so many places, there were just a few pieces of toasted bread served with it. My dish was an appetizer, as was my mom's, but they were more than adequate sized to eat as a meal. Both were very good and reasonably priced. Mine seemed a little salty and I am a person who likes a lot of salt. A to-go order we brought home of pork was also much appreciated by the eater. Our cocktails were good as well. The bartender provided solid service and menu insight.

    Carly G.

    Great service. Love the cute outdoor patio. However the inside is very small. We opted for the guacamole and chips which was okay but the chips were very salty. Then we tried two specials: the fall stuffed poblano and the barbacoa tacos. I very much enjoyed the deconstructed barbacoa tacos! Their basic margarita was a little sweet for my liking. Their other cocktails were okay but would have liked to see more cocktails featuring tequila.

    Lamb Shank

    I had the lamb shank and my friend had the pork shank. They were both great. Our server was very helpful with our dinner choices.

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    Food was too sweet. Tasted like candy pretty much. I won't be coming back, there's better places to get truly authentic Mexican food.

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    Food was great, service was extra friendly. Was there near closing, some of staff did shots with us.

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