Burbank’s Little Secret
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Ritchie Valens would be proud . . .
On the corner of Glenoaks and Lamer in Burbank, CA, there is a place that few know about, and few are worthy of. I risk ruining the secret for those who know, but dangit, La Bamba Island Cuisine deserves to be tasted by the world!
Like the Little Train That Could, La Bamba has been chugging along since as long as I can remember (and I would know since I live within walking distance of the place). I remember my childhood when we could come for chicken tacos after school. I remember during high school we would sip on the fruitiest shakes this side of the Caribbean (banana! mango! pineapple!). I remember college when their menu expanded. And now I remember these current days, when finally, after coming here for most of my life, they now serve a wide variety of beer and wine for $4.50!
La Bamba has a little bit of everything Latin. Looking for a slice of Cuba? Check out their Cuban sandwich: Cuban bread, pork, swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and awesomeness.
You want fish tacos? They’ve got it and more! Check out the menu for the best shrimp tacos you’ve ever had, the juiciest lobster tacos you’ve always wanted, and the freshest Mahi Mahi tacos you ever tasted.
Want something bigger? Then order the most popular item on their menu: The St. Thomas Burrito. A giant mixed frenzy of shredded pork, guacamole, jack and cheddar cheese, sour cream, and beans. It’s a challenge but totally worth passing. Don’t forget to order it “wet”: smothered in ranchero sauce and covered in cheese, if you can handle it.
Each meal is served with a side of yummy Caribbean rice and beans or decadent garlic fries. For a little place with only a very inviting patio to eat your meals, La Bamba’s menu and heart is really big. Fajitas, tacos, burritos, lobster and crab salads, Cuban sandwiches, quesadillas, tostadas. If you come to La Bamba, you’ve already made it to paradise.
Oh, did I mention they now serve beer and wine?
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La Bamba Island Cuisine
2600 Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
818-846-3358
