La Bamba - Darby Township

La bamba is such a unique experience! It felt like having dinner at a friend's house. Right when you walk in, you'll notice the eclectic decor, fun music, and cozy atmosphere. We got the surf and turf fajitas, which was more than enough for two people to share. The steak and shrimp were both perfectly cooked and came with so many amazing sides and vegetables. The drinks are HUGE and come with complementary cuervo : We got mango guava and mango hibiscus, both were great but the mango guava was my favorite. The owner was so welcoming and kept checking to see how everything was. I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for a delicious and memorable dining experience!

Heartbreaking experience here as I was so excited to catch them on a night when they were open and had indoor tables available. we put in our order, then looked to my left to see the table beside me absolutely covered in mouse droppings (photo). my husband said to ignore it, but then the owner came over and attempted to wipe some away with his hand and then didn’t wash his hands before going into the kitchen and prepping our food. we asked for the food to go and paid since we already ordered. unfortunately, we couldn’t bring ourselves to try the food.

Heartbreaking experience here as I was so excited to catch them on a night when they were open and had indoor tables available. we put in our order, then looked to my left to see the table beside me absolutely covered in mouse droppings (photo). my husband said to ignore it, but then the owner came over and attempted to wipe some away with his hand and then didn’t wash his hands before going into the kitchen and prepping our food. we asked for the food to go and paid since we already ordered. unfortunately, we couldn’t bring ourselves to try the food.

This place is a beautiful combination of cozy, genuine hospitality, delicious food, and incredible ambiance. Classic cash only spot, ATM on site, and the prices are really fair.Michael, the business owner is the Jack of All Trades in this place; FOH, chef, and host. He started us off with some huge tropical drinks; guava mango and pineapple lime; both were in itself a meal, real fruit and generous portions!My partner ordered the surf n turf while I ordered the vegetarian chimichanga (one of the specials)— both were so goood and very large in portions. Each plate was like feeding for two!The space is super small but SO cozy. There’s even a fire pit in the front of the restaurant that pulls in that amazing campfire smell.This is definitely a place I’ll recommend if someone is looking for real authentic Mexican food; owned by a Latinx chef.

Stopped here for juice on my way home from work. The guava was simply divine! Must return for food as well, the ambiance and music were very trendy.