Cancel

Open app

Search

La Marimba

3.5 (64 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Order La Marimba Takeout or Delivery

La Marimba Photos

LA MARIMBA ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - La Marimba

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Tampiquena (grilled skirt steak), cheese enchilada, black beans and rice. Comes with tortillas.
Kristen D.

First time there and we enjoyed it! Cute patio with umbrellas, good service, and good food. The margaritas were fresh and balanced and we loved that the chips and salsa were fresh-made! We shared the shrimp tacos (very tasty) and the tampiquena (grilled skirt steak). The meat was very tender and I like that it comes with a cheese enchilada. The rice and beans were good too.

Tortillas.
Sarah D.

We tried this place out on our anniversary this year. They have a cute outdoor patio and one wall opens up to it. We ate just inside so we had the best of both worlds. It's clean and well taken care of inside and out. We both ordered a frozen mango margarita and they do not skimp on the tequila! It was very fresh though a little on the all side compared to other places. They provided chips and salsa for free and they were good. We were boring and only had the mild salsa but it was bueno. My fajitas came to the table (in under 15 mins) sizzling delightfully. The waitress had asked what kind of tortillas I wanted and I had told her corn but for some reason I was given both flour and corn piled up like corn, flour, corn, flour so if you have a gluten allergy this is something to be concerned about. That being said the fajitas were good and so were the pork tacos.

Iceberg bowl
Gen C.

So disappointing... got a burrito bowl. It was cheap as can be. 2 cups iceberg lettuce, 20 pieces corn, 20 Black beans, I tablespoon rice, 1/2 cup chicken and a drizzle of sour cream. No flavor, just plain as hospital food. They could have gave me salsa or something to make it taste better.

Steak burrito with their smokey salsa
Eric F.

Finally!!!!! Downtown Oswego getting top quality non chain restaurants!!! This place just opened and took the place of the old Firehouse Pizza. Wow they did an incredible job rennovating this spot and it looks bright and clean and comfortable inside. The service was spectacular with the server knowing everything about the menu, how they prep the food, etc. It was impressive. The food came out fast, hot and my God did it taste delicious. My whole family including kids loved it. Only suggestion for the owners would be to have a few kids menu options as our 4 yr old had a quesadilla but because there was some "salad" in it as she said, it took coaxing to get her to eat it. A few kids options would be great. I would suggest going early as no reservations yet and we were there at 5 on a Saturday and it got really busy really fast. Can't blame the crowds as the food was that good! So happy to see places like this giving us a reason to go into downtown Oswego as a destination for dining. Btw their various salsas are incredible. It took willpower not to just drink it from the bowl it came in.....

In the Restaurant.
Karen C.

Fantastic chicken tacos, salsa, and margaritas! Our server was awesome too! The place is so clean, the decor so inviting, and the flowers and landscaping are beautiful. I'd give them more starts if I could.

Entree and drink.

See all

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Food is great service is great. Please turn the music down a bit. It is too loud for a conversation

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Emily C.
542
6
91

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of M S.
0
3
0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of C C.
0
32
2

5 years ago

Margaritas twice the cost of food. $20 mediocre margaritas and $10 tacos. Good luck failing

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 2 of 2

Ask the Community - La Marimba

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for Mexican 9,125 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

The Vault - Seasonal Burrata Salad

The Vault

4.2(71 reviews)
5.6 mi

Great establishment with a cool vibe. Super friendly, prompt and attentive staff. But let's cut to…read morethe chase. The poached pear salad with the marinated grilled chicken was top notch. The poached pears were exquisite. The fresh spinach and thin-sliced pears were the perfect bed (better than arugula would have been) and the crans, feta and crushed nuts were great for balance and texture. But let's talk about that chicken's agave marinade. It was zesty with a slight acidic citrus to balance the sweetness from the pear. The whole deal was delicious. And with the maple-dijon vinaigrette to top it off - well, that topped it off! My buddy got a Hippie Chic sandwich and he liked it very much too. I don't usually write reviews on first visits and certainly never before for a salad but the Vault is a gem that should be on full display, not locked away!

I went here for mother's day. This was our first time here. Cute little place. We parked around the…read moreback and sat on the patio. Right out of the gate I was disappointed with slow service. There were two waitresses in our area and it was clear ours was not as serious about their job as the other. We waited long enough after being seated to start to wonder id we had been forgotten. Two other tables (seated after us by the other waitress) had been seated and got drinks before our someone came to our table. When I did get my water it had plastic wrap in it. The other waitress took it from us to get a new one. No sorry, nothing. Acted like nothing happened. Our waitress delivered the new one 10 solid minutes later. It was Not super busy at this time. Why so long? And again no acknowledgement of the plastic.. couldnt get myself to drink anything else with worry of contamination of the ice box. Order the california chicken sandwich and brussel sprouts. My mother had the smash burger. She seemed to enjoy it though both sandwiches were stacked super tall and mine had two huge thick red o ions on it. A bit overpowering but mine was good after that was removed. Brussel sprouts were significantly salty. Wasnt able to get through them. My mom got the fries and tho were standard. She also got a bloody mary. It was alright she seemed to enjoy it. Waitress was a little sarcastic with us for no reason and the plastic and just overall service was unfortunate. It was enough to leave a bad taste in my mouth and I dont plan to return.

Photos
The Vault - Really nice bar with back lit bar top

Really nice bar with back lit bar top

The Vault - Huge primer sandwich with french fries

Huge primer sandwich with french fries

The Vault - Black cherry Mimosa

See all

Black cherry Mimosa

The Gray's Mill Estate - Danny Boys and Baum's Biergarten - Chicken Schnitzel sandwich

The Gray's Mill Estate - Danny Boys and Baum's Biergarten

4.4(111 reviews)
3.2 mi
•$$

We reserved Gray's Mill for my son's Rehearsal Dinner. They set us up on the 3rd floor with our…read moreown bartender and servers. The wait staff service was outstanding and Adam, the bartender was excellent. Appeitzers were delicious - spinach artichoke dip and meatballs with marinara. We provided our guests with the choice of Fish&Chips, Grilled Chicken Sandwich or the Wienerschnitzel...kids were given a Chicken Tender Meal. Everyone truly enjoyed their meals. I appreciated they allowed a special meal for the MOB who is a vegetarian. The sugar donuts at the end of the meal were a hit! :) Alyssa, the party coordinator for the venue was super accomodating and super easy to work with. It does take a few days for response time - BUT, I always got a response. And she was always willing to give us everything we asked for! The venue even let us in earlier than requested to set up our decor. We would definitely recommend this venue for a bridal/baby shower or birthday party - any special event that is smaller in numbers. The venue has been advertising a new addition to the space next to building but it seems the construction has haulted. It is a shame because it is a bit of an eyesore - BUT, if they complete this addition, it will be beautiful. Hope they are able to complete it. The Gray's Mills has history with it's town so I hope locals will continue to support it. When we come back to visit our son and my new daughter-in-law, we will definitely be back for a visit - especially if the weather is nice!! They have a great outdoor patio along the Fox River just outside the restaurant on the bottom floor. Thank you Gray's Mill Estate!!

I attended the New Year's Eve dinner on Wednesday, December 31, and had a great time! The servers -…read moreAndrea, Drake, and Ethan - worked very hard and provided great customer service, as always! Adam was stellar behind the bar! The performers - Bert's Revenge - were excellent, as always, providing the perfect vibe to the evening! It really means a lot seeing the co-owner, Mike Baum and his wife, Jan, there mingling with their customers. They put their heart into this establishment and it shows! Overall, it was a great value and I highly recommend this venue to all!

Photos
The Gray's Mill Estate - Danny Boys and Baum's Biergarten
The Gray's Mill Estate - Danny Boys and Baum's Biergarten - Sausage bites! Yum!

Sausage bites! Yum!

The Gray's Mill Estate - Danny Boys and Baum's Biergarten - Grapefruit-flavored beer in the summer along the river?  Can't go wrong.

See all

Grapefruit-flavored beer in the summer along the river? Can't go wrong.

Burnt Barrel Social - Taco special and chili

Burnt Barrel Social

4.3(146 reviews)
5.1 mi
•$$

Soooo freaking good and super kind servers + employees! Everything was SOOO tasty and I'm really…read more"picky" in that sense--not many places provide this much flavour! The Uncle Ski's Sausage and the Grilled Walleye Sandwich were the BEST, the cooks definitely know what they're doing! Some spice and awesome seasonings among the light sweet and savoury for the sausages--and the fish was PERFECT, especially paired with all the other ingredients within the sandwich. It was a super satisfying spicy and sweet, and much more than I can really describe! Genuinely one of the best I've had pls try it Super pleasant suprise!! The fries were gas too. Also, the interior is super cozy and so cute, I wasn't able to get a photo though--but still so freaking cute!! It's like warm colours and lighting all around and it's definitely an area that'd be seen as a "comfort" place, especially with all the warm and savoury food! Plus extra points for water that actually tastes like nothing w/ no aftertaste + cool looking ice cubes ‍ PLEASE try this place it's so good dude!!

Always a great place to have dinner! This last dinner included a really tasty cream of mushroom…read moresoup! While we were eating we were asked if all was good by the hostess and then another who may have been the manager. It was nice to see the are continually seeking information from their customers. Keep up the good work!

Photos
Burnt Barrel Social - Outdoor Seating

Outdoor Seating

Burnt Barrel Social - Uncle Ski's Sausage (Appetizer)

Uncle Ski's Sausage (Appetizer)

Burnt Barrel Social - They were out of the fruity beer on draft :(

See all

They were out of the fruity beer on draft :(

Italian Soda House

Italian Soda House

4.2(49 reviews)
4.5 mi

Our first time at this Italian restaurant in Yorkville, and WOW -- it definitely will not be our…read morelast! The minute we walked through the door, we were completely wowed by the vibe and atmosphere. It was honestly not what we were expecting at all, and we were pleasantly surprised. I'm already looking forward to coming back in the evening to experience the atmosphere then! Our server, Matthew, was amazing. He was attentive without ever hovering, and when the dish I originally wanted wasn't available, he suggested the Grilled Chicken Asiago. What a great recommendation -- it did not disappoint! It was absolutely exceptional. We started with the house bread and Eggplant Parmesan Roll-Ups, both delicious. My husband had the Braised Pork Marsala over mashed potatoes, and it was fantastic as well. The portions were abundant, everything was seasoned perfectly, and every bite was delicious. We were already talking about our next visit before we even left. Next time, we've decided we're going to share an appetizer and split a meal so we have room to try the tiramisu! Great food, beautiful atmosphere, and excellent service from Matthew. What a wonderful first experience -- we'll definitely be back!

Atmosphere & service very good. Sadly, food just doesn't measure up for a place that deserves more…read moreCalamari biggest letdown- all breading & way over fried- i could break each piece literally in half they were so crisp Gotta do better!

Photos
Italian Soda House - Bar Lounge

Bar Lounge

Italian Soda House - Legendary Vodka Rigatoni Chicken  Cutlet

Legendary Vodka Rigatoni Chicken Cutlet

Italian Soda House - Entrance

See all

Entrance

Nash Vegas Saloon

Nash Vegas Saloon

3.0(21 reviews)
0.1 mi

Checked out this bar in Oswego that has become one of the town's few hangouts. It is known for live…read moremusic. Nash Vegas Saloon has a country theme going on. Annoying at times but not all bad. The drinks are better than the eating which is limited. Big place with lots of room inside. It's got a bar close to the front which has plenty of seating. There's also quite a few tables. Basic choices. Menu has about what to expect for a place like this. It's $4 for wells at happy hour. That's hard to beat it seems. It's about $7 for appetizers. Several to choose from including onion rings. Meaty choices among the entrees. There's burgers loaded with things like bacon, and macaroni and cheese with or without brisket toppings. Great place for happy hours. It's open daily even weekdays and has lots of specials. The food options include meaty things like burgers and wings.

Went to the location at 3:30pm on a Friday just for a quick drink and share an appetizer with a…read morefriend. They do have a parking lot, but it is pretty small. You can easily find street parking behind, on the side, or in front of the location. We were informed we can sit wherever we would like. It was not extremely busy, so be picked a Hightower behind the bar. They did have a sign near the bar for different specials for each day of the week. We were greeted by our server who brought over waters and asked what we would like to drink. We ended up getting chicken nachos. They were good amd came to the table in a good time frame. Definitely big enough for two people. There was light music playing, so easy to hold conversations, tvs going and everyone seemed friendly that we came into contact with.

Photos
Nash Vegas Saloon
Nash Vegas Saloon
Nash Vegas Saloon - Feels like Jason Aldean's Nashville bar with the tractor above it.

See all

Feels like Jason Aldean's Nashville bar with the tractor above it.

La Marimba - mexican - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...