LA BAMBA RESTAURANT – Mexican
A West Tampa institution of the unglamorous kind: cafeteria line, tray in hand, a queue out toward the door by mid-morning. La Bamba opens at seven and shuts at three, weekdays only, and in those hours turns out Cuban sandwiches pressed properly, café con leche, roast pork, picadillo, baked chicken and plantains. Staff will hand you a sample while you make up your mind. Regulars praise the portions and the prices in the same breath. Breakfast and lunch, done right, then the lights go off.
4815 W LAUREL ST, TAMPA, FL, 336074507 813-287-2575 http://www.itslabamba.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at LA BAMBA RESTAURANT
Dairy-Free at LA BAMBA RESTAURANT
LA BAMBA RESTAURANT in Tampa has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Plantains, Beans and Veggie Basket Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at LA BAMBA RESTAURANT
LA BAMBA RESTAURANT in Tampa has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Plantains, Camarones Imperiales and Shrimp Fajitas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LA BAMBA RESTAURANT
LA BAMBA RESTAURANT in Tampa has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Plantains, Beans and Veggie Basket Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at LA BAMBA RESTAURANT
LA BAMBA RESTAURANT in Tampa has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Quesadilla Suiza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at LA BAMBA RESTAURANT
LA BAMBA RESTAURANT in Tampa has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Agua Frescas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at LA BAMBA RESTAURANT
LA BAMBA RESTAURANT in Tampa has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Agua Frescas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LA BAMBA RESTAURANT
LA BAMBA RESTAURANT in Tampa has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Plantains, Beans and Veggie Basket Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at LA BAMBA RESTAURANT
LA BAMBA RESTAURANT in Tampa has 6 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Plantains, Beans and Veggie Basket Salad. 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 RESTAURANT
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Super Burrito | 81.5 g | 44.1 g |
| Regular Burrito | 61.5 g | 36.4 g |
| Flautas | 13.6 g | 33 g |
| Burrito Al Pastor | 93.6 g | 30.3 g |
| Quesadilla Suiza | 7.8 g | 25.6 g |
| Nacho Plate | 24.8 g | 20.3 g |
| Beans | 12.2 g | 7.1 g |
| Rice | 44 g | 4.3 g |
| Wet Burrito | 4.3 g | 1 g |
| Agua Frescas | 4.7 g | 0.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Main Dishes
- Super Burrito - $12.5: Large flour tortilla with choice of meat, beans, rice, and salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Burrito - $10.5: Flour tortilla with choice of meat, beans, rice, and salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito Al Pastor - $11.95: Marinated pork, beans, rice, and salsa Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wet Burrito - $13.95: Burrito topped with red or green sauce and melted cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco - $3.75: Corn tortilla with choice of meat and salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla Suiza - $11.5: Flour tortilla with melted cheese and choice of meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nacho Plate - $12.95: Tortilla chips topped with beans, cheese, and choice of meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamale - $4.5: Corn dough filled with meat and steamed in a husk Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Fajitas - $18.95: Sautéed shrimp with bell peppers and onions Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones Imperiales - $19.95: Imperial style shrimp preparation Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flautas - $11.25: Crispy rolled tortillas with meat filling Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pupusas - $4.25: Hand-made thick corn tortillas stuffed with various fillings Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Veggie Basket Salad - $10.95: Fresh vegetables served in a crispy tortilla basket Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Fried Plantains - $5.5: Sweet ripened plantains fried until golden Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice - $3.5: Freshly made Mexican style rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans - $3.5: Freshly made beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Agua Frescas - $3.95: Fresh fruit water made daily Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, 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
Frequently Asked Questions about LA BAMBA RESTAURANT
- Is LA BAMBA RESTAURANT dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LA BAMBA RESTAURANT has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Plantains, Beans and Veggie Basket Salad.
- What can I eat at LA BAMBA RESTAURANT on a dairy-free diet?
- Fried Plantains, Beans and Veggie Basket Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LA BAMBA RESTAURANT have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fried Plantains and Beans.
- Is LA BAMBA RESTAURANT gluten-free?
- 3 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 RESTAURANT?
- Super Burrito, at roughly 44.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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