I lived in California for 18 years and stopped eating Mexican food when I moved back from California to NY, because all the Mexican food sucks here. I'm totally blown away that this place exists in canastota. I've only had the Pozole Soup but it had big chunks of meat and was delicious. Definitely coming back. read more

La Bamba Mtz - Pozole - Mexican Near Me - Canastota, New York

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Service was very friendly. They were out of steak so I opted for chicken tacos. I thought everything was good and traditional. I'll go back to try the tacos de carne asada another time. read more

La Bamba Mtz - Chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Canastota, New York

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Had an absolutely delicious lunch at La Bamba Mtz. The menu looked like it was full of great options, but I went with one of my go-tos, a California burrito. The food was brought out promptly, and the burrito was HUGE! This was the perfect meal after working outside all morning, the ingredients in the burrito were flavorful and it was filling! Would definitely stop here next time I'm in the area. read more

La Bamba Mtz - Mexican Near Me - Canastota, New York

One of our favorites. There isn't a bad thing on the menu! Authentic decor and fast, friendly service! read more

Looking for good authentic Mexican food. Look no further La Bamba MTZ in Canastoda, NY. The food is excellent and was worth the drive from Oneida, where I was staying. Santiago was my waiter. He was very friendly, efficient, AND handsome. I'm definitely hitting this place again when I come back to town. read more

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This place is great! The food was delicious, service was friendly and fast. We got a steak burrito, California steak burrito and chicken tamales. Everything was fresh and flavorful. We also got strawberries with cream to go and enjoyed that too. It was a perfect lunch stop on our road trip, not too far from the highway. read more

We stopped here on the way home From Albany on a whim. Wow. Absolutely amazing authentic Mexican food served by friendly people. Everything was fantastic. The Birria was so flavorful and the enchiladas were my favorite I've ever had. Don't skip the chips and salsa. Sorry no food pics, I ate too fast! Go here. Now. If you don't, you are missing out! read more

La Bamba Mtz - Wall decor - Mexican Near Me - Canastota, New York

Good food, not crowded, in fact almost empty when we were there. Not the routine Mexican-American menu. No alcohol served.

I try to stop in on each cross New York State trip, both ways! I love Mexican food, and I live in an area with many good Mexican restaurants that I consider authentic- not Tex-Mex, Italian style Mexican or diner Mexican. La Bamba Mtz has about the best food in any restaurant of any kind that I've eaten at. Says a lot about the place. By the way a 4/9/2022 review references a person who got Birria Tacos and wished there was cheese in them. That person should have ordered the special Birria Tacos with cheese, which is what I ordered off the menu today. read more

Burrito had no seasoning. Tasted like a hamburger. Chicken dish was made with chicken strips out of a bag. $8 for chips and regular salsa??? Never again and very disappointing. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE The food is so fresh and so good - I've been here 3 times with 6-7 people and ordered a bunch of dishes, and everything is always excellent. The pico is especially fresh & balanced. Service is friendly and kind. Ambiance doesn't matter when the food is this good. read more

We enjoyed a very nice lunch here....so authentic which was greatly appreciated and the staff were lovely. Meals were good, wish the tamales came with a side of sauce...chips and salsa just like we had in Mexico. Will return! read more

The food was absolutely amazing! I ordered the Birria and I truly never thought that I would find real Mexican food in random Canastota! It taste exactly like when I go to Mexico I can't believe it !! Whenever I come back to visit you know I will be going straight to La Bamba to get my Mexican fix !! read more

La Bamba Mtz - Birria - Mexican Near Me - Canastota, New York

Was driving to CT from SYR and we needed dinner. My wife and I had heard about the Birria here and wanted to make a quick stop. The Good: La Bamba is not very far (about 5 minutes) off the NYS Thruway and it certainly blows away anything food wise on the Thruway. The menu is small, but you can tell they make their food with great care and quality. My wife loved the Birria Tacos, wished for some cheese on them, but wolfed them down none the less. I got the California burrito sans sour cream and it was great! Super flavorful and fresh. I wasn't really even hungry, but I ate every bit. The one guy we dealt with was super friendly. The not as good: unfortunately they were only doing carry out, I can't hold it against them during COVID times, but it would have been better not to eat in the car. It didn't slow us down though. The food wasn't cheap either $15 for the burrito and $15 for 3 tacos. I get it though that the price of everything is going up and I really didn't mind considering the quality and flavor being on point. Finally: I'd recommend this place over Moe's or Chipotle any day of the week. Luckily there aren't any options like that in Canastota anyway. If you are driving through the area and are craving some pretty authentic Mex...do yourself a favor and stop. read more

Finally tried this place. Have heard good things and it didn't disappoint. We got the enchiladas and the quesobirria. Sooooo good. Great flavors and delicious. I liked the homemade salsa too. Different style but tasty. We will definitely be back to try more stuff!! Also quick note no alcohol so be prepared for that. My only disappointment read more

La Bamba Mtz - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Canastota, New York

Great food again! They never disappoint. I can tell the food is authentic. Much better than something like chipotle or moes.

This is a small super casual restaurant with a handful of small tables. The food was authentic Mexican. Real corn tortillas that are soft, excellent chorizo and ground beef. Not saucy. The chicken fajitas were good. Excellent meat in them. The chips and salsa were different. Kind of like a thick pita chip and the salsa was puréed. Not bad, just not what you'd expect. It was about $5 per taco if you break it down. Food came out hot. I'd recommend this if you're looking for a good meal coming off the highway. read more

Very tasty! I love a good family owned restaurant with family recipes! All was delicious.

Hands down this is the most authentic Mexican restaurant in Central NY. We have been meaning to try this restaurant for months and finally had the opportunity. I'm so glad I took the time to get off of the Thruway in Canastota. drive up a couple of miles and stop in. We started with the chips and salsa, which were fried only minutes before we had them and the salsa was freshly made. Guacamole was outstanding. The perfect amount of seasoning to accompany the avocado. I had the Birria tacos which were seasoned well and so much more superior than the tacos I've had in other Syracuse restaurants. We also tried the tamales and the enchiladas - two other great choices. service was excellent, but this is definitely not the place to go if you were looking for a stylish date night out. Definitely take the time to stop and try out this place. read more

I normally order the Sopes with birria which I love. But I tried the Tacos Dorado with birria last night and I think I have a new favorite! I have never had a bad meal here. Highly recommended!! read more

Some of the best Mexican food in the area. Owner and staff are super friendly. Portions are perfect. But they flavors take me south. And the chips and salsa we can't get enough. Today I tried the hibiscus water. Yummy. Try this place out. read more

AMAZING PLACE!! 10/10 definitely recommend !! I had the Quesabirria and it was amazing (Taste just like home). My husband had the Asada Torta and said it hit the spot! Great family owned restaurant definitely making this a regular spot!! read more

La Bamba Mtz - Quesabirrria and Asada Torta - Mexican Near Me - Canastota, New York

Chicken enchiladas absolutely superb! Friendly service, warm chips. Amazing food beautifully prepared.

Amazing food and value! It's all handmade to order and authentic. Would definitely come again!

The food here is so fresh and cooked to order, so fantastic we had such a good time. Jonathan was such an accommodating host. He suggestes the hibibiscuits water with our lunch empanadas and what a great pairing. The salsa, the empanadas , and the chips everything is made in-house and you can really tell. read more

We were really impressed with the food here, was like eating in Mexican in Cali. We couldn't decide what to get so we split quesabirra, mpanadas and nachos. Way too much food for 2 people! The quesabirra was fantastic, I could have eaten several. Nachos were a close second. Made with fresh made chips, the chicken was nicely seasoned, excellent pico and guacamole. The empanadas were good but huge, we expected two small one but they were the size of a taco. Of the 3 dishes this is the one I would probably not get again. Worth the drive to 'Stota from Slyvan Beach to eat here for sure. read more

It's so hard to find any real Mexican food at all around here, but these folks do it justice! They're really nice, too. The shrimp in cream sauce is to die for. So are the quesabirrias! I really look forward to coming back and trying more. read more

Everything on the menu is good, we have tried it all. You won't be disappointed if you give them a chance. They will alter to your taste too! read more

The food was excellent! I had a quesadilla and I had to bring half of it home because it was so big. I had a hibiscus ice tea and my husband had a Coke. He had tacos and then we have a complimentary chips and salsa, which were so good! Homemade. We even bought a bag to bring home! Prices are about the same as they are everywhere else. And everything was worth it. Very clean and our waitress was a young lady and she was very polite and very quick. loved the Mexican theme. We I would definitely recommend this place and I would definitely go back. 5! read more

Authentic delicious Mexican food. Pleasant service, clean venue and flavorful bites! I will be back!

Save your money, its not complete garbage but definitely not real birria, portions are small prices are high, the fries were a absolutely soggy mess just horrible read more

Omg this place is amazing highly recommend, lovely people and authentic Mexican food drooool!!

The service was great!! They followed the allergy description as we gave them! Amazing people and atmosphere! You get what you pay for and the food was amazing read more

Delicious and authentic!! Will definitely go back!! We had tamales and a burrito for lunch. Thought we might need more food so we got a side of beans and rice. Had way more than enough for 2. Took food home and had more for dinner. My husband couldn't resist rice pudding- which we also got to go and had after dinner!! So perfectly flavored. YUM. read more

The salsa and pico de gallo is so gooooddddd!!! And the Birrias are good as well, but guac and pico are my favorite things here

Great food, friendly, staff, and incredibly quick service. They put a lot of work into making their food and restaurant great! So many details in the decorations. read more

FOOD IS AMAZING! RESTAURANT APPEARANCE 10/10! You have to stop by and try this place! If you have never been to Mexico you sure will get a piece of it once you have your first bite! My personal favorite is their Mole. Not to mention the manager Jonathon is the sweetest! Very attentive and ensuring all customers are taken care of! Look no more! read more

Did not get my order for our staff lunch and there is no sauces and no silverware and no beans where wanted

We dined in, the food was fresh and just the right spices for great authentic flavors. We ordered extra and took some home for later. The staff are very friendly and courteous. read more

We got birria, it was all fat. The soup that it came with was complete oil. Meat came on soggy tortillas. No atmosphere, restaurant was very cold. Very unprofessionally ran. Save your money, pictures can be deceiving! read more

La Bamba Mtz - Birria - Mexican Near Me - Canastota, New York