This place is amazing! The food was delicious and the drinks were incredible. The drink menu is extensive and fun to explore. The glossary that helps tell the establishments story was really cool too.
Tina S.
Ambiance is great, music good! Place is small though. We made reservations , there is a 2 hour limit at your table. The drinks are were way too expensive for a bar in Barrio logan. Everything they serve is specialty cocktails, no beers. We ended up going down the street to the VFW to drink for a reasonable price and we came back to La bamba room just for the music. My girlfriend ordered tacos which she said was delicious however, when the party next to us left, the worker came over and sprayed the table right by her food which we thought was careless. She had to cover her tacos with her hand.
Aminta C.
Very trendy place in Barrio Logan. Our waitress was awesome! It was 6 of us and she helped pick some tasty drinks to get our girls night out started. Came here in a Friday night, it was pretty busy but we had reservations so they sat us quick!! Good place to just drink and have fun!
Amanda L.
First- the ambiance is very cute, especially if you're a la bamba fan. We went on a Friday night and they had a dj playing. DJ was good but it was different than the music I was expecting (maybe my bad). We ordered the chorizo and cheese pan- this was mouth watering! The bread literally melts in your mouth. We also ordered the chicaronnes - these were amazing! I also had the best dirty martini of my life. Will definitely be back!
Courtney H.
La Bamba Room is loud, buzzy, and inviting all at once. It's like walking into a party already in progress and just mingling with the guests who are there. It doesn't matter if you're strangers; everyone is in a good mood and happy to say hello. When we arrived for our reservation for 6 PM on Friday, we were one of three occupied tables with a handful of people at the bar, but by the time we left 2 hours later, every seat was filled with more people showing up at the front door to get in. The low-lit lounge has a vinyl-spinning DJ booth and is thoughtfully decorated with murals and furniture that hold significance to the owner. You can read all about it in the menu booklet, which I really loved. It tells you the backstory of the family, the La Bamba inspiration in full, and why certain drinks like a White Russian (with horchata, no less) made it on the menu. The cocktails were A+ and the snacks we had (pork belly, chicharron, chorizo and cheese rolls) were salty and delicious. It's also located in a primo spot, walking distance to other great places in Barrio Logan, and I managed to snag a parking spot by the VFW where the people there were planning a party of their own.
Brianna N.
I made a reservation for 6pm. Because the parking can be kind of an issue in the area, we ended up having to walk quite a ways (which is fine). I tried calling to let them know we would be a couple of minutes past 6 but I was unable to get through. By the time we walked in, it was 6:08 and the hostess said they gave our seats away because they only give a 10 minute grace period. After saying that, she looked at the time and realized it hadn't been 10 minutes past the reservation so she immediately changed it to "I'm sorry I mean we only wait for 5 minutes." I told her I tried to call but couldn't get through and she said they don't have a phone. That was my first side-eye but i didn't dwell on it because she managed to seat us shortly after. After we sat down she came back and said she called the party who was supposed have the table we were at and asked them to come later. So the hostess said we could have the table until 9. Great! The music was awesome and the place is really cute. We get to enjoying our drinks (all were really good). The bartender--Zach I believe is his name was so nice and helped us choose the perfect cocktail. The food was good, we got the short rib Yakitori and while I'm biting into this delicious piece of meat, the hostess comes back and says that our time is coming to an end and the next party is showing up soon..Mind you it's only 7:47 when I look at my phone. I reminded her that she said we had until 9 but she kind of avoided the question and just asked if we ordered anything else which, in fact I did order another small plate so she said ok and walked off. The second dish (some chorizo stuffed milk bread) wasn't very good it was majority bread and just small morsels of chorizo inside. We left around 8:30 in fear that the hostess would come and bother us again.
Davida G.
Great vibe, DJ was rad. Love the La Bamba theme. We came on a Friday night. Definitely will be back.
Elias Ayres
Great new place! Drinks are expensive but worth every penny. Ambiance and DJ are great, very low key place to chill. Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Bucha And Belly ..
Well-curated neighborhood spot. The energy was electric and the lighting was vibrant to match. Beare was impressed by the design and detail of the space - high ceiling, mural art, and a very standout indoor sign. Belly enjoyed watching the DJ tear it up with latino funk and fusion mixes.
J B
Mark and Hoppy. Amen. Had a great first time here. Penicilina #2 all day. Enjoy and cheers!
Had a very nice time. It's an old school vibe in an up and coming neighborhood. I liked that you can order food from the place next door to accompany your drinks so it makes it a place to stay for a while longer than just a bar.
5 stars for this absolute gem! The drinks were delicious, atmosphere was incredible. You can definitely feel the thought and care that was put into this establishment. Staff were so sweet and made our anniversary night cap so special.
Marco S.
Best bar in San Diego had the sabor a mi and the rum coconut wash bitter cocktail, the setting was a beautiful ode to its housing neighborhood of Barrio Logan. Try the tacos next door at Salud. Bartenders knew their stuff and my water was never empty, impressionable bar must visit.
My Le
So glad I made reservations to guarantee a table. You have a time limit of 2 hours. This place is small and narrow.We got there at 6pm. Our order was taken at 6:15. Drinks came out 6:30 and our tapas came out at 7pm. Second set of drinks at 7:15. We were out by 7:53pm. If they kicked us out after two hours, I would have argued because it took an hour for food to come out.They serve tapas style and offer 14 plates. We got the sampler that came with 6 of the 14. Also added on more skewers. Bummer that they sold out ofChicken skins.The drinks were tasty and strong. Sabor a mi was stronger than cool cat. Hey love was stronger than barrio gold.I picked this place because they have a variety of cocktail options (classic, signature, refreshing, highball, nightcap), great food options and atmosphere. Live deejay spinning 90s hip hop and soul music.All the tables were occupied, the standing tables and the bar had people. The chairs at the table were not comfortable. You automatically sink deep and the table was up to my chin. So both of us sat next to each other on the bench. Music started to get loud and I really had to lean in to talk. Other than that, the vibe was great leading up to that.We were still hungry but our two hour time limit was up and we didn’t see anything else we wanted from the menu. We left to get ice cream next door and Barrio Dogs.
This place is amazing! The food was delicious and the drinks were incredible. The drink menu is extensive and fun to explore. The glossary that helps tell the establishments story was really cool too.
Ambiance is great, music good! Place is small though. We made reservations , there is a 2 hour limit at your table. The drinks are were way too expensive for a bar in Barrio logan. Everything they serve is specialty cocktails, no beers. We ended up going down the street to the VFW to drink for a reasonable price and we came back to La bamba room just for the music. My girlfriend ordered tacos which she said was delicious however, when the party next to us left, the worker came over and sprayed the table right by her food which we thought was careless. She had to cover her tacos with her hand.
Very trendy place in Barrio Logan. Our waitress was awesome! It was 6 of us and she helped pick some tasty drinks to get our girls night out started. Came here in a Friday night, it was pretty busy but we had reservations so they sat us quick!! Good place to just drink and have fun!
First- the ambiance is very cute, especially if you're a la bamba fan. We went on a Friday night and they had a dj playing. DJ was good but it was different than the music I was expecting (maybe my bad). We ordered the chorizo and cheese pan- this was mouth watering! The bread literally melts in your mouth. We also ordered the chicaronnes - these were amazing! I also had the best dirty martini of my life. Will definitely be back!
La Bamba Room is loud, buzzy, and inviting all at once. It's like walking into a party already in progress and just mingling with the guests who are there. It doesn't matter if you're strangers; everyone is in a good mood and happy to say hello. When we arrived for our reservation for 6 PM on Friday, we were one of three occupied tables with a handful of people at the bar, but by the time we left 2 hours later, every seat was filled with more people showing up at the front door to get in. The low-lit lounge has a vinyl-spinning DJ booth and is thoughtfully decorated with murals and furniture that hold significance to the owner. You can read all about it in the menu booklet, which I really loved. It tells you the backstory of the family, the La Bamba inspiration in full, and why certain drinks like a White Russian (with horchata, no less) made it on the menu. The cocktails were A+ and the snacks we had (pork belly, chicharron, chorizo and cheese rolls) were salty and delicious. It's also located in a primo spot, walking distance to other great places in Barrio Logan, and I managed to snag a parking spot by the VFW where the people there were planning a party of their own.
I made a reservation for 6pm. Because the parking can be kind of an issue in the area, we ended up having to walk quite a ways (which is fine). I tried calling to let them know we would be a couple of minutes past 6 but I was unable to get through. By the time we walked in, it was 6:08 and the hostess said they gave our seats away because they only give a 10 minute grace period. After saying that, she looked at the time and realized it hadn't been 10 minutes past the reservation so she immediately changed it to "I'm sorry I mean we only wait for 5 minutes." I told her I tried to call but couldn't get through and she said they don't have a phone. That was my first side-eye but i didn't dwell on it because she managed to seat us shortly after. After we sat down she came back and said she called the party who was supposed have the table we were at and asked them to come later. So the hostess said we could have the table until 9. Great! The music was awesome and the place is really cute. We get to enjoying our drinks (all were really good). The bartender--Zach I believe is his name was so nice and helped us choose the perfect cocktail. The food was good, we got the short rib Yakitori and while I'm biting into this delicious piece of meat, the hostess comes back and says that our time is coming to an end and the next party is showing up soon..Mind you it's only 7:47 when I look at my phone. I reminded her that she said we had until 9 but she kind of avoided the question and just asked if we ordered anything else which, in fact I did order another small plate so she said ok and walked off. The second dish (some chorizo stuffed milk bread) wasn't very good it was majority bread and just small morsels of chorizo inside. We left around 8:30 in fear that the hostess would come and bother us again.
Great vibe, DJ was rad. Love the La Bamba theme. We came on a Friday night. Definitely will be back.
Great new place! Drinks are expensive but worth every penny. Ambiance and DJ are great, very low key place to chill. Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Well-curated neighborhood spot. The energy was electric and the lighting was vibrant to match. Beare was impressed by the design and detail of the space - high ceiling, mural art, and a very standout indoor sign. Belly enjoyed watching the DJ tear it up with latino funk and fusion mixes.
Mark and Hoppy. Amen. Had a great first time here. Penicilina #2 all day. Enjoy and cheers!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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Had a very nice time. It's an old school vibe in an up and coming neighborhood. I liked that you can order food from the place next door to accompany your drinks so it makes it a place to stay for a while longer than just a bar.
Amazing drinks, exceptional music, outstanding ambience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
5 stars for this absolute gem! The drinks were delicious, atmosphere was incredible. You can definitely feel the thought and care that was put into this establishment. Staff were so sweet and made our anniversary night cap so special.
Best bar in San Diego had the sabor a mi and the rum coconut wash bitter cocktail, the setting was a beautiful ode to its housing neighborhood of Barrio Logan. Try the tacos next door at Salud. Bartenders knew their stuff and my water was never empty, impressionable bar must visit.
So glad I made reservations to guarantee a table. You have a time limit of 2 hours. This place is small and narrow.We got there at 6pm. Our order was taken at 6:15. Drinks came out 6:30 and our tapas came out at 7pm. Second set of drinks at 7:15. We were out by 7:53pm. If they kicked us out after two hours, I would have argued because it took an hour for food to come out.They serve tapas style and offer 14 plates. We got the sampler that came with 6 of the 14. Also added on more skewers. Bummer that they sold out ofChicken skins.The drinks were tasty and strong. Sabor a mi was stronger than cool cat. Hey love was stronger than barrio gold.I picked this place because they have a variety of cocktail options (classic, signature, refreshing, highball, nightcap), great food options and atmosphere. Live deejay spinning 90s hip hop and soul music.All the tables were occupied, the standing tables and the bar had people. The chairs at the table were not comfortable. You automatically sink deep and the table was up to my chin. So both of us sat next to each other on the bench. Music started to get loud and I really had to lean in to talk. Other than that, the vibe was great leading up to that.We were still hungry but our two hour time limit was up and we didn’t see anything else we wanted from the menu. We left to get ice cream next door and Barrio Dogs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5