La Bamba – Mexican
Stepping into La Bamba feels like entering a vibrant neighborhood sanctuary where the sizzle of seasoned steak on the griddle and the comforting aroma of toasted bolillo rolls create an immediate sense of home. The kitchen masters the art of the handheld feast, crafting everything from overstuffed burritos layered with savory fillings to crisp, garden-fresh veggie tacos that celebrate bright, authentic flavors. It is a lively destination where the unpretentious joy of a perfectly pressed torta meets a welcoming atmosphere, making every meal feel like a soulful celebration of Mexican comfort food.
1905 Glenn Park Drive, Champaign IL 61821 https://labambaburritos.com/menu/champaign/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at La Bamba
Dairy-Free at La Bamba
La Bamba in Champaign has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Meat, Chips & Salsa and Cinco Combo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at La Bamba
La Bamba in Champaign has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Meat, Cinco Combo and Fajitas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at La Bamba
La Bamba in Champaign has 26 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 2 Tacos & 1 Quesadilla Combo, Chips and Cheese and Chips & Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at La Bamba
La Bamba in Champaign has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Tamal. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at La Bamba
La Bamba in Champaign has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Melted Cheese, Fajitas and Side of Sour Cream. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at La Bamba
La Bamba in Champaign has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cinco Combo, Side of Melted Cheese and Fajitas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at La Bamba
La Bamba in Champaign has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fajitas and Side of Avocado. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at La Bamba
La Bamba in Champaign has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Side of Jalapeno and Side of Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at La Bamba
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Super Nachos | 21.6 g | 78.5 g |
| Super Burrito | 81.5 g | 44.1 g |
| Ground Beef Tacos | 37.2 g | 37.7 g |
| Regular Burrito | 61.5 g | 36.4 g |
| Chicken Tamal | 34.1 g | 35.7 g |
| Steak Tacos | 8 g | 34.8 g |
| Elote | 43.6 g | 30.5 g |
| Torta | 38.7 g | 26.2 g |
| Corn Cheese Kidsadilla | 0 g | 17.7 g |
| Regular Nachos | 3.8 g | 16.6 g |
| Super Veggie Burritos | 15.1 g | 16.4 g |
| Vegetarian Nachos | 70.8 g | 16 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the outstanding appetizers that are consistently cooked to perfection, often noting the polite and welcoming staff who enhance the dining experience. Celebrated for its inviting ambiance and reasonable pricing, the space offers a pleasant atmosphere that reviewers frequently recommend for a satisfying and well-valued meal.
Menu
Burritos
Our famous La Bamba Burritos are served with your choice of meat and toppings.
- Mini Burrito - $8.62: Choice of meat, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cheese and La Bamba Hot Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Burrito - $9.53: Choice of meat, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cheese and La Bamba Hot Sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Burrito - $10.48: Choice of meat, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cheese and La Bamba Hot Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Tortas
Delicious Mexican Sandwiches.
- Torta - $9.53: Choice of meat, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cheese, sour cream and La Bamba Hot Sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Torta - $8.25: Lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cheese, sour cream and La Bamba Hot Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian
- Mini Veggie Burritos - $7.25 Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Veggie Burritos - $8.25 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Veggie Burritos - $9.25 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Tacos - $3.25 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Steak Tacos - $3.25 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tacos - $3.25: Lettuce, onion, tomatoes and La Bamba salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Tacos - $3.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Tacos - $3.25 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ground Beef Tacos - $3.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
Nachos
- Regular Nachos - $7.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Nachos - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Nachos - $11.25: Choice of meat, cheese, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, sour cream and La Bamba Salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Salsa - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips and Cheese - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Tamales
- Pork Tamal - $3.25 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tamal - $3.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Quesadillas
- Large Meat Quesadilla - $9.99: Big flour tortilla loaded with everything and La Bamba Hot Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Flour Quesadilla - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Corn Quesadilla - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides and Extras
- Side of Rice - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Beans - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Jalapeno - $0.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- Side of Sour Cream - $0.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Side of Melted Cheese - $1.45 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach
- Extra Cheese Slice - $0.35 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach
- Side of Avocado - $1.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Extra Meat - $4.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Kids
- Kids 1 Taco Combo - $10.99: 1 Taco with choice of meat, rice, beans and a small drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Cheese Kidsadilla - $10.99: Includes rice, beans and a small drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Junior Chips & Cheese - $10.99: Includes rice, beans and a small drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Mini Bean & Cheese Burrito - $10.99: Includes rice, beans and a small drink Available at: dinner, lunch
Combos
- Mini Burrito Combo - $13.14: Includes rice, beans and a small drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Quesadilla Combo - $13.14: Includes rice, beans and a small drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Tacos & 1 Quesadilla Combo - $13.14: Includes rice, beans and a small drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Bean & Cheese Burrito Combo - $13.14: Includes chips, salsa and a small drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cinco Combo - $7.79: Spicy meat and sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Small Drink - $2.15 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Medium Drink - $2.37 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Large Drink - $2.61 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bottled Drink - $2.4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Other Dishes
- Fajitas - $2.79: Fried meat and sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostada - $5.79: Fried, sauce, spicy, vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostadas - $4.79: Baked, sauce, vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote - $5.79: Fried meat, spicy Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about La Bamba
- Is La Bamba dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. La Bamba has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Meat, Chips & Salsa and Cinco Combo.
- What can I eat at La Bamba on a dairy-free diet?
- Extra Meat, Chips & Salsa and Cinco Combo carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does La Bamba have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chips & Salsa and Side of Jalapeno.
- Is La Bamba gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at La Bamba?
- Super Nachos, at roughly 78.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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