La Bamba Mexican Grill

First I would like to say, if you're looking for that tiny litlle hole in the wall place, that the locals favor....THIS IS IT!! it's a family run restaurant. Where the owner Elaina and her sons work hard preparing delicious dishes FRESHLY made. Her homemade salsas are tantalizing to the palate. I LOVE the orange one (not sure what it's called).They were so good I told her she should bottle them. Her responce was, " if I did that they wouldn't be the same because I'd have to add preservitives which would ruin them". I couldn't have been more pleased with her answer. Her dishes are AUTHENTIC to her herritage so if ur expecting Americanized Mexican food you will be disappointed. You also need to remember "GOOD FOOD TAKES TIME" with good reason. If you want fast Mexican food you should go to Taco Bell. My suggestion is Relax and Enjoy your beverages and homemade chips and salsa while you wait for your meal. They offer GREAT Beers and Sangria Margaritas too. They also offer daily specials. This little gem is one of Big Bears BEST KEPT SECRETS!!!! SHHHH....It's out now....So go ENjOY the BEST LITTLE SECRET IN TOWN!!!

As a Native Californian, I've eaten in many Mexican restaurants. La Bamba in Big Bear is in the top 3, in my experience. All food homemade, and delicious. Prices reasonable. Give them a try.

Small restaurant with authentic fresh food! Nice owner who took time to talk with us. Why have I been living in Big Bear for over a year and torturing myself with these other restaurants? La Bamba is our new go to restaurant for mexican food! Everyone should eat here!!! Thank you for your hospitality and good food! See you soon!

The food was really good a lot better than you'll find in the bigger restaurants along the boulevard. First time there I grabbed a bean rice and cheese burrito wet Style with the green sauce it was excellent I also got a side of taquitos again excellent. Keep in mind they have a Monday through Sunday daily meal deal next time I'm in there I'll definitely take them up on it. The food was cooked on the spot to go fresh nice little place in Little Big Town like Big Bear. FYI the salsa bar on the side for your food is also on point....