La Bahia Mexican Restaurant — Restaurant in Monterey

I have been here a total of 2 times. The second time really put a close to me coming back here.

My first time, I got the Street Burrito, with chicken. Lots of well cooked rice and beans -Chicken was fresh, seasoned perfectly, was a nice yellow (season) color on the chicken. Had hair in it (I assumed it was mine) Giving benefit of the doubt. However.. I found a small piece of hair in my burrito. You might think I am gross but I told myself "oh this burrito is so good, it could just be my hair or whatever" I continued to eat the burrito. It was truly really good. But at the same time, I just came off a only red meat diet for the past 3 months, so some chicken was really hitting home for me that day.

My second time, it was a day before Christmas, I unfortunately was dealing with some PMS and craved their burrito. I was so happy to hear that they were opened. I ordered the same thing. Street Burrito with Chicken - Barely any rice and beans & the rice/beans weren't fresh. If you know, you know. Mostly chicken, as in 90% of my burrito was chicken. *I didn't order double meat. It was very old chicken, a completely different color because they seasoned it so much to try to make it taste good I assume. Another long piece of hair. It was actually stuck in my burrito I threw up after seeing this, it was def not my hair THIS TIME. maybe I just have bad luck. But damn. Very inconsistent flavor in food, but...

I am always down to find a place I want to eat at, a lot. La Bahia’s food is excellent, incredibly consistent, and the people who work there are very committed to making it a great experience.

This place is a thriving vibe of super awesome burritos, tacos, flautas and other offerings, including birria and birria ramen.

The Bahia burritos are on my weekly crave list, sometimes a few times a week! The carne asada, the shrimp and chicken are all exceptional. The salsas are prepared there, and are super fresh and delicious.

We have ordered several items, and each item has been a real treat. The beverages they make there look really great, too.

We stop at many taco shops and trucks, all over Seaside, Salinas, as well as up and down the state and all over SD County. This has become our favorite, hands down.

It’s clear whoever is running this place has a very clear vision of what they want this place to be: a hip, delicious update to the casual Southern Cal taco shop. We are loving this place, and literally...

idk how people even say the food was bad or the service i think thy are too picky and may need to try again without looking at every detail.. the place was great it has a great outside view of th ou main street of monterey the nachos and quesadillas with carne asada is great! i travel alot to taste many restaurants and maybe what you picked wasnt something you are use to so it may taste different than other places they have gone but every place has there style. I recommend the burrito de asada de pollo chicken is BoMB! Get them in tacos! The Mole chicken ive tried here was awsome! Ive gone here many times when coming to Monterey but always very clean idk where they see dirtyness the ladies are always cleaning. Check the place out for your selves guys I think they also cater for events but idk if the covid situation is still affecting them but the place is gaped pretty well to dine in or outside. Btw guys i love the new outside look cery beachy...