Great authentic Cuban restaurant located right next to my hotel. It's not a fancy place by any means. Just a humble restaurant tucked among office buildings. As soon as I walked in, I noticed everyone was speaking Spanish. There is a large Cuban community in Tampa, and this establishment is clearly a favorite among them. I ordered a Cuban sandwich and added lettuce and tomato...not my usual way of ordering it, but I wanted to switch things up. I also ordered a small side of Cuban black beans topped with onions and a large café con leche. The sandwich was very good. It had the perfect ratio of meats and toppings. The roasted pork was flavorful, the seasoning was on point, and the bread was outstanding...soft on the inside with a wonderful crunch on the crust. The black beans were fantastic. They had so much flavor that I was tempted to order a large bowl, but I was already full. By the way, they have a steam table filled with delicious looking dishes. Everything looked amazing. The coffee was strong, flavorful, and perfectly sweetened. It definitely woke me up and got me moving. The staff was excellent. The ladies working there were friendly, welcoming, and provided great customer service throughout my visit. If you're nearby and looking for authentic Cuban food and excellent service, make sure to stop by. read more

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Food is exceptional and very affordable. If this was close to My house, I would eat here once a week minimum. read more

Not fancy - just flavor! Yes, the Media Noche sandwich had lettuce on it, but the flavor of the pork paired with the sweet bread easily made me forget all about it. Great café con Leche, too. Friendly service, clean and simple cafeteria style setup definitely geared towards the lunchtime crowd for the office buildings nearby, so don't expect any frills. What you can expect is good food, Latin music softly playing in the dining room, and your hunger satisfied! read more

La Bamba - Media Noche sandwich - Spanish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This was our first stop for lunch after landing from the airport on recommendation from our rental car driver. It was pretty busy when we came, but then that guaranteed that food was hot and fresh. My food was mostly great but both the rice +beans and roasted pork had a bit too much salt. I would come back and try the picadillo with white rice instead. read more

La Bamba - Spanish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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My daughter thought best Cuban ever and she may be right. Delicious. . We came a day earlier and got a breakfast Cuban. I loved that as well. We flew back home and reheated it in air fryer. Still great. read more

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The Cafe con leche was perfect, my Cuban sandwich was great but my Ropa Viejo con arroz was just ok. The staff were friendly, the food had generous portion sizes, and there was plenty of parking around the building and plenty of inside seating. I enjoyed my lunch visit and will be back when in this downtown area off Westshore in Tampa. read more

La Bamba - Yoga con arroz - Spanish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I took a wrong turn and happened to drive by. Everything about the outside appearance led me to pull in. I scanned what was available and then had a simple baked chicken with rice and green beans. Very flavorful. When back in Tampa, I'll make sure to go by again on the way to the airport and try a different dish. I regret not asking if I could do a sampler plate. Next time. read more

I've been coming here for years off and on when I'm in the neighborhood. The staff have remained mostly the same, and the food has remained awesome. Plenty of seating for lunch, and a great Latin music mix. read more

I had a little lunchtime visit before a flight on a recommendation. The ladies at the counter were extremely nice and very accommodating bang for the buck. You can't beat it. It's cafeteria style, but the food was amazing. read more

La Bamba - Rice and beans, picadillo and ribs - Spanish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Legit, old-school cuban goodness. First time there, won't be the last! If you are looking for a new/shiny building & decor -- go somewhere else. If you want a fat plate of good food, this is so so on-target read more

Went here for lunch while traveling for work. Authentic Spanish/cuban food! Delicious sandwiches, and varieties of meats. It's like a cafeteria line that moves pretty fast so be sure to know what you're ordering. Amazing price for the amount of food you get! Dining room was clean with ample seating. Will be back! Sadly I ate my food before taking a picture lol read more

I work over in westshore and my coworkers and I love to get the hot plates and the cuban sandwiches. They are so quick and its some of the best cuban in Tampa! Would recommend the cafe con leche! read more

Their cuban sandwich and plantains are amazing. Prices are reasonable. I will go back. I have recommended la bamba to others. read more

A few years ago my sister and I stopped by and had lunch. We were born and raised in Tampa and totally understand what Latin food should taste like. it's not that the food was horrible but surprisingly, the desserts and the Spanish bean soup was actually bland. The dishes need more seasoning and flavor. Yesterday my husband and I stopped by and was going to give it a try. We walked in and I'm not kidding you, It must've been 60 degrees inside. It was freezing cold when we sat down, but was gonna give it a try. The lady said that it was cold because the restaurant was empty. Not sure what that has to do with AC being turned down that low and it was 67° outside? Unfortunately we didn't stay. read more

The cuban sandwiches are the best around, in my opinion even better than the Floridian restaurant. Keep it up.

Absolutely recommend. If you are in the Westshore area, where all the group insurance carriers & brokers are, you must go by. No frills but food is awesome and people are great. A must do if in the area. read more

Good for fast lunch Latin food , good prices for the area , you have to take your food to the table . They don't serve you

10/10 best Cuban food in the area great breakfast 7-10:30 then they serve lunch 10:30-3 100% recommend trying it if your in the area

Hole in a wall cuban food served school lunch style.... Loved this place, food was beyond amazing, quick service and friendly staff... You walk in and see the sandwich maker you can order wich from her or grab ur tray, free piece of bread and start ur line like if you where getting school lunch... then you look to find a spot to sit just like in school lol... food was fresh wonderful and great. I would recommend for people to try it read more

La Bamba - Amarillos amazing so was the soup - Spanish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We came by for breakfast for a quick breakfast. We ordered at the counter cafe con leche (sm $2.75/lg $3.25) and cuban cheese toast (3$) and breakfast sandwich ($5.25). They brought our coffee and a few minutes later our breakfast. I like the cut the toast long ways for dipping in my coffee. The sandwich and toast were both very good. The dining room was clean and along with the bathrooms. We will come back to try lunch. read more

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It's location is within walking distance so it's frequented by co-workers quite often. I've eaten her only 3-4 times within a two-year span and have to say, the food is good but it's quite lackluster. Maybe I just don't know Cuban food, and it is definitely authentic Cuban food; but I always hope for a little more spice. The restaurant overall is small and there isn't much parking on site. But they do keep the serving area and the dining room clean. Most recently I tried the barbecue pulled pork sandwich. The pork was tender and juicy, layered on Cuban bread with cheese. I never had pulled pork with cheese but it was good. It was the barbecue sauce was oh so subtle so you really just got a hint of it so's not to overpower the flavorful meat. In fact, I had to remove the bread to be sure there was barbecue sauce on it!@ And to their credit the plantains are awesome! If I know someone's going down to La Bamba, I'll ask whomever to bring me back an order. We also pop over for breakfast run every once in awhile. I'll have the sausage, egg & cheese sandwich and it is huge! Satisfies that breakfast craving and you still have have of the sandwich left over for lunch. read more

La Bamba - Cuban BarBQ Pork sandwich - Spanish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Good food. Good prices. Good people. Very relaxed down home Cuban restaurant. Had the yellow rice with black beans and roasted pork. Excellent!! My daughters had white rice, fried plantains and a couple of sandwiches. All very delicious. No complaints. read more

La Bamba - Spanish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Desde que descubrí La Bamba me enamoré de este lugar, la comida es riquísima auténtica comida cubana, buen sabor y buenos precios y porciones grandes. Yo recomiendo este lugar a todo el mundo. El café con leche ni hablar de eso, te lo sirven caliente. Y buen servicio. read more

It's a great little spot of Cuban food. It is smorgasbord kind of deal food. The devil crabs are good. The black beans, white rice I recommend their special of the day. read more

We came here before noon (reviews said it was going to be pack once lunch hour hit) . Clean place, nice staff and the food was delicious. Good prices big portions for the sides (protein was average size so still good) and thr pork sandwich was full of meat, fully dressed and toasted correctly. Both items for less than 20...cannot compete with that read more

La Bamba - Moro , ropa vieja y maduros - Spanish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Slow cooked pork plenty of taste, classic black beans & rice. Healthy portion for only 10 bucks... read more

La Bamba - Slow cooked pork had plenty of taste paired with classic black beans and rice. All for only 10 bucks. - Spanish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Good place for Cuban food! Food was tasty and variety of meats was plentiful. The atmosphere is quaint and there's plenty of parking. They also have a drive thru window. Will definitely come back when I'm back in Tampa for business. read more

The food is always so good been coming here for years, my favorite are the sandwiches that are served in the front. I also love to have a nice dessert after, which is why u like to have some flan that is served next to the cash register, so good read more

La Bamba - Same thing - Spanish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Awesome breakfast sandwiches! Great lunch meals, and the best cafe con leche I have had in Tampa! Everything tastes homemade and authentic! Whenever I'm in the area, I will usually eat something from here. Service is friendly and prices are good! You can also call ahead and order for pickup at the pickup window! *Accessibility- order from the pickup window* read more

La Bamba - Western Omelette and breakfast special - Spanish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Nice lunch. Pollo (chicken) was really good with a load of yellow rice that was also perfectly moist. Plantains were also good. This is an interesting little place for breakfast and lunch. Great value. read more

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Whether it be for breakfast or lunch La Bamba is a nice little hidden gem in the Westshore area. With plenty of businesses around in the area, this place stays pretty busy. I've had their breakfast sandwiches with warm Cuban bread plenty of times and they're always really good. Their lunch buffet is also pretty good. They offer a variety of Spanish favorites. I highly recommend checking this place out for a quick fix for some good Spanish food. read more

La Bamba - Spanish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Whole in the wall with good quality food, mostly Cuban style. Large café con leche is LARGE! read more

La Bamba - Flan de vainilla - Spanish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Food was better than most places like this in Florida. However I feel I got the gringos pay more special.no prices posted anywhere. No menu and not really interested in your business.almost 20 bucks for a lunch special in a hole in the wall spot felt criminal.food was pretty good and if that's all you care about go for it. As for me my money goes where it is appreciated, and this place will never see another dime from me. read more

this is the best amazing prices amazing flan especially amazing breakfast and huge portions

We've been here a few times and liked it. So when we went to our friends' house in Gulfport for lunch, we brought takeout from La Bamba. We used a cooler to keep it warm on the ride. My buddy and I had Cubans and black beans. They were both excellent. The sandwich was generously packed on local Cuban bread. My wife had grilled fish, his wife had Ropa Viejo and they both had black beans and yellow rice. Everyone was full and happy. Our friends loved the flavors as we knew they would. And he commented, "The prices over in Tampa are a lot lower than here." read more

Great eats! This is open only for breakfast and lunch, but what great breakfasts and lunches! All the specials and hot foods are great, and I wish I could get them all whenever I'm there, for breakfast or lunch or afternoon cuban coffee. Their half chicken is tender and spiced perfectly, the pork is comfort food, and all the sides are great, including all the rices and beans and even the vegetables. This was my go-to breakfast, getting either the ham-cheese or the western omelet, all with potatoes and Cuban bread/toast. Of course, cuban con leche coffee, sweet and creamy. 5-stars for authentic small hideaway Spanish Cuban food and coffee. read more

Had the Cuban sandwich "all the way". Loved it. Cafeteria style restaurant. The Ropa Vieja looks great. I'll try that next. read more

La Bamba - Cuban sandwich - Spanish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I just love this family owner restaurant. The best cuban around. I will admit the place is just above dive level, but the food is great, the service and owners are wonderful. You can expect to walk in and see a cafeteria line almost out the door every time. And of course I can't rave enough about the food and the amount you get. No going hungry here. Being that my office is a mile away i go here quite often. read more

For 30 years La Bamba has been locally owned by the same Hispanic family! Compare that to all the disruption that's occurred in the restaurant industry in the past six months. I recently visited I must admit for the first time on a Friday in early September for lunch. Immediately as I entered the cafeteria style eatery, I saw a great selection of entrees from which to choose , shredded beef, shrimp casserole, beef stew, baked chicken and others. They have traditional favs like Cuban sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes and cafe con Leche and other beverages. Plenty of free fresh Cuban bread and butter too. What I enjoyed was being able to talk to the owners, the family members who work so diligently every day to ensure customers enjoy their meals. This is a truly hidden gem located just a few minutes from International mall or Ray Jay stadium slightly off Westshore Blvd surrounded by office buildings on Laurel Street. Plenty of inside seating or call ahead for take out. Enjoy! read more

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Simple cafeteria style place. Very much a relaxed place for breakfast or lunch. The food is delicious and cheap, the people are nice, service is quick. Definitely worth it. read more