Taqueria La Bamba — Restaurant in Monroe

Review for Taqueria La Bamba

If you’re looking for a spot where the tacos are as legendary as the vibes, Taqueria La Bamba is IT. Let’s talk about the bar for a second—it’s like your best friend’s living room, but with better drinks and no judgment if you order a second round of margaritas at 3 PM. Cozy? Check. Inviting? Double check.

And the happy hour? Oh. My. Guac. It’s like they’re practically giving the drinks away. Where else can you get top-notch cocktails for the price of a gas station burrito? (No shade to gas station burritos, but you know what I mean.)

The bartenders? Absolute legends. They’ll whip you up a drink so good, you’ll consider naming your firstborn after them. And don’t even get me started on the taco pairings—because yes, tacos are their own food group here.

So, if you’re not already running to La Bamba, what are you even doing with your life? Go for the vibes, stay for the happy hour, and leave with a belly full of tacos and a heart full of joy. 10/10...

UPDATE - Sept 2024 Taqueria La Bamba has upgraded their space and their flavors!! Had a quesabirria tonight that was easily top 3 (I eat a lot of Mexican food). Flavorful birria soup/sauce, crispy meat with melted cheese on a dipped tortilla… perfection.

And… they have LEGITIMATELY hot house-made hot sauce. Guessing 100k+ scovilles based on my experience. It’s the dark, dark hot sauce on the quad-tray.

Amazing dinner tonight. Keep it coming, La Bamba!!

Old 2019

This is our ‘go to’ in Monroe. Former food truck turned restaurant, La Bamba is authentic and awesome. They have some great traditional dishes you can’t find other places in town like the pozole (pictured). It is made with pork, hominy, spices and served with fixin’s. Definitely worth a try!! Family loves the sopes. Another high...

The most authentic Mexican food I've found in this state, so far! Their spicy pork tacos are amazing. Everything I've had there tastes exactly like my friend's mom just made it - awesome. It's always a good sign when you walk into a place like that, and all of the customers are Latin. I've never actually stayed there to eat, only gotten stuff to go. They package it very thoughtfully so nothing drips, they put cellophane on the bottom of the plates, so nothing leaks through. When's the last time you got Mexican food to go and there wasn't salsa everywhere?! The answer is never. But if you go here, they'll make sure you have no mess! Extremely delicious food, and the staff is very friendly, helpful and sweet. It's worth the drive to Monroe - I live in Redmond - we still come...