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La Bamba Mexican Restaurant

3.1 (61 reviews)
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Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Stephanie V.

This place surprised me. We stopped in for dinner after a long drive. It was a Saturday night and we were seated right away. They give you a choice of spicy or mild salsa with complimentary chips. We preferred the spicy. There isn't too much heat. I ordered the Pollo Asado and requested no queso. I have a feeling this restaurant caters to the preference for queso to smother everything in this area of the country. The menu even notes a $2.50 up charge for extra queso. My pollo was piping hot and tender. Very delicious. I enjoyed the Spanish rice and refried beans with smooth guacamole and pico with pickled jalapeños on the side. An order of tortillas is also provided with this meal. The guacamole had a good flavor with lemon and salt as the main accents. It was fresh and not at all yeasty. My girls mentioned they prefer the chunkier guacamole but I was happy with this. So many places serve badly seasoned, old, or yeasty guacamole. One of my girls got the Jalisco burrito and couldn't stop raving about how good it was. She said the shrimp was cooked perfectly and we had a debate over who had the best protein at the table. The portions were very large. We took half home. This was a laid back casual restaurant with friendly wait staff that took care of these weary travelers. We left happy and full.

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Kendra L.

I ordered tacos for takeout with a margarita while waiting. Margarita was great as always. The food was delicious and abundant. Tacos came with rice and beans and their salsa for the tacos was AMAZING! My bf and I LOVED the heat on it and loved the tacos. Will come again!

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Taylor W.

This was my second visit, its always pretty empty when i go. The food was good, the drinks have been well the times i have ordered ( $5 margaritas daily ). Today my friend wanted birria tacos and they seem to be the only place around with them. She order the lamb birria tacos ( they had beef as well ) i ordered the lunch acc ( $8 ) and we both got a side of queso. Overall, great experience.

2 small cups of salsa. We should have rec'd 3, plis an extra one we ordered & paid for.
Fred B.

Always hoping for the best, we decided to try this location - mainly because the restaurant had been added to TakeOut Triad delivery service. Alas, the results were not good, not good at all! The Salsa conainers were the smallest I've ever seen, and we ordered extra at $1.50 - ended up with 3 bags of chips and 2 itsy, bitsy containers of salsa - not at all cool. In addition, the Special Burrito ($4) was a complete no show - but the charge was very visible. The Ground Beef Quesadilla Verde ($7.75) was burnt - check the picture - it tasted like burnt toast. The Chili Relleno ($2.60) was a greasy mess - again the picture. The Chile Colorado ($10.50) was a very small portion for the price, and was bland, overcooked & chewy. The 3 hard Beef Taco ($4.25) were simply ok, and the 3 Chicken Enchiladas ($5.50) were the best of the bunch, but still on the dry side. What a train wreck of an order - overpriced, overcooked, overlooked, undersized - totally underwhelmed!!! NOTE: This review was posted in Jan 2014 to the La Bamba location on State Street. I ordered thru Take Out Triad and assumed the order was thur the State Street restaurent. I appologize for that mistake, and have corrected it.

Chile poblanos with chicken!
Emily O.

I've been coming to la bamba for years. Their food is consistently good and their service is great. One of my favorite things here is their spinach quesadilla- they put a good amount of spinach in it and they add some pico de gallo! You really can't go wrong with anything here. I would say that I wish their rice and bean portions were a bit bigger. Their salsa is spicy but has a good, fresh flavor. It certainly doesn't taste like tomatoes straight from the can, like some other places I've been to. Their guacamole is smooth and creamy, which is nice! Their cheese dip is very good. My favorite thing here is their pico de gallo. It is the freshest I've ever had at a restaurant. I always get a large container to-go of it, and it doesn't get watered down as I eat off of it over 3 or 4 days. It's fabulous! When you come here, you know what you're going to get. Their consistency, fast service and good food is why I like this place.

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Ya'll are terrible, your always closed, it's been 3 days not even open what the fuck are ya'll doing, unprofessional

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This place is so underrated. it's so good and they have the best service i've seen in awhile! food is also amazing!!!

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Came by when helping a freshman move into UNC-G! We all enjoyed our food. The service was also good.

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Wednesdays are $1 taco night. Also great service and food. I like you can order Togo off Eatstreet and they're fast delivery.

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Love this place!! My family has been coming for $1 taco nights most Wednesdays for a few years now. Great food, service and atmosphere!

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El Alebrije Mexican Restaurant

4.4(115 reviews)
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This restaurant has the best $5.99 drink specials!! It has become my favorite Mexican spot in…read moreGreensboro, The service is always with a smile. I love the steak and chicken tacos. It's such a cozy little place.

Recommended by a friend, I tried something new today while in the area. From the outside, El…read moreAlebrije appears a bit run down, but that shifts once you're inside. True to its namesake, there are brightly colored folk art designs throughout the restaurant in line with their Mexican heritage. The trees that make it look overgrown from the outside actually serve to allow sunlight while masking the surrounding city, facilitating the transformation that makes you feel like you're in Mexico City. We came at an off-peak time in the afternoon and it was nearly empty. We were seated immediately and the service was prompt and attentive. I was pleased to see some unique menu offerings like Birra Ramen and Sopes that deviate from the standard American-friendly fare in most places. Drinks were good - we had a regular house margarita, a triple berry margarita, and a jalapeño cucumber margarita. All were tasty and I would order again. I tried to order a Mezcalita, since it's not often I see a Mezcal option, but they were out of that particular liquor. We tried to get street corn as an appetizer, which they were also out of. We got cheese and salsa with chips instead. The chips were hot and fresh, the salsa generous with the cilantro, and the cheese bold and warm. For entrees we had the Al Pastor Quesadilla and the Birra Ramen. The quesadilla was good, though the beans on the side were pretty bland. The ramen was a unique and very tasty option, and I was not able to finish such a generous portion. I think I'd leave the cheese out next time since it made some weird textures, but the flavor was great overall. Overall, there are some small things to improve (having menu items in stock, bland beans) and the prices were a bit high, but we had a great experience overall. I'm not often in the area, but I'll certainly eat here again if I am!

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El Alebrije Mexican Restaurant - Texas ACP.  It's huge with big shrimp

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100/10, no notes. I am definitely late to the game with trying this spot, but I cannot emphasize…read morehow fantastic it was! The name Bandito Bodega is extremely accurate, as the store itself is a small and unassuming looking place, with a charmingly decorated interior and some indoor and outdoor seating. It was very convenient to order at the cash register as soon as you walk in, and the staff was very patient and efficient. I adored the unpretentiousness and individuality of the place. It did not need any flashiness or grandeur- just some good food and good vibes. Now the food: WOW I was blown away by the pork belly garlic fried rice. The pork belly was so incredibly fatty and perfectly crispy, the shrimp add-on was juicy and well seasoned, and the fried egg over a bed of DELICIOUS steamy garlicky fried rice was absolutely perfection. And they do NOT skimp on the portions. This heaping bowl was just $15, and it was generously topped with the pork belly. This will easily be a place I plan to frequent often, for the convenience, food, and charm.

I had this restaurant bookmarked because of all the great Yelp reviews. Finally, my craving for…read moregarlic noodles aligned with my desire to come here and I ended up ordering carry out for lunch. I called and placed my order over the phone. The young lady who took my order was really friendly and prompt. By the time I arrived, my order was already ready and sitting under a hot lamp, waiting for me. The same young lady from the phone warmly greeted me and checked me out. As I was finishing the prompts on the screen, she came around to bag up my order. She took care to place napkins, chopsticks, and a fork in the bag and to hand it to me directly. Overall, it was a great experience in service. The ambiance is casual and relaxed, typical of any fast-casual restaurant. At my earliest opportunity, I opened the box, which was stuffed full of pork belly, garlic noodles, broccoli, and scallions. The noodles had just the right amount of sauce, and the pork belly was perfectly cooked. The portion was so large that I ate some for lunch and finished the rest for dinner, and didn't need anything else either time. Overall, this was a wonderful experience, and I look forward to returning.

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4.6(22 reviews)
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Needed to keep my Yelp review streak going so decided to try a new spot. Very roomy inside with…read morelots of seating. You order at the counter like chipotle and pick up your food there too. I love chorizo so ordered the chori-pollo. It was enough for 2 meals (yea leftovers). Rice, beans, guacamole, lettuce/tomato. It cones with a couple of tortillas, salsa and chips. The salsa was okay and the chips could have been better. It's standard add-on, if not I could easily skip them. Definitely had better. The choripollo was delicious and very fresh. For this type of fast food set up, certainly well done. I liked the addition of tortillas. Very good.

I have visited this establishment a couple of times and each time I have been impressed by the…read morequality and attentiveness of service I have received. All of the meats and food are made fresh and cut fresh to order for you. I swear I don't think I've had chicken this juicy for a burrito bowl and a long time. One of my favorite menu items is the taco salad something about the nostalgia of that shell gets me. It never last long enough for a good photo. The company has done a good job or ensuring that it doesn't feel like a fast causal dining spot but rather a restaurant with a quick service option. I love the separate full service bar offering a good assortment of drinks, good prices and even better specials. Overall I love the space. The updated/ upscale decor makes it feel cozy and I am a big fan of the stone work seen throughout. Super easy and available parking is also a plus. Definitely a good lunch and dinner location to try on spring garden

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California Burrito Express and Bar - Lots of open space for groups, with the terrible metal chairs which should be outlawed.

Lots of open space for groups, with the terrible metal chairs which should be outlawed.

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4.4(19 reviews)
1.0 mi

Oooohhh baby! This was delicious! Whenever you see this food truck, you should go. I don't care if…read moreit's on the other side of the road. Break a law or two ( joking) and cut through an intersection or two. I'm kidding, so be safe. Birrieria has really gotten popular lately so check them out. Hot and fresh. Great service. They give you a lil buzzer so you know when your food is ready. Very quick and easy to get your order.

I was eyeing this place for an entire week and happy I tried it out being that I'm from California,…read morethe anticipation was quite high! It's a food truck located in Petra's parking lot and open hella late, which is a WIN! I ordered 4 Quesa birria tacos, Birria ramen and something that looked like a mini quesadilla, I'm unsure of the name. The ramen was very flavorful although it felt like something was missing compared to Cali but overall very delicious! The only thing I didn't appreciate was the price. The cup was tiny and priced at $11. There wasn't enough room for additional consommé (juice) in the cup. I honestly think the cup could be a little larger for $11 or add more meat. My friend says the Quesa Birrias ($17) were good but they still prefer La Costenita's. Personally I don't like La Costenita's, because the meat and taco shells are extremely dry. But that's why we're all entitled to our opinions and preferences. :) The item that looked like a quesadilla was really tasty and only $7! It reminded me of a taco sandwich lol. The lady that took my order could of been a bit friendlier but I understand most people in NC aren't friendly at all. She insisted I add cheese after repeatedly explaining I do not like cheese and advised to dip my taco sandwich in the ramen but there wasn't enough juice in my ramen cup to even attempt that. Overall the meal was delicious, I've tried many places and this is at the top of my list. I would return when I'm craving something authentic but the pricing needs to be adjusted for what you get. Give it a try and tell me what you think!

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