La Bamba Mexican - Ruston

If you like spicy, order the green spicy salsa. It?s not on the me yet, but it?s fantastic. I also order the chili verde and the pork tamales are also fantastic... read more If you like spicy, order the green spicy salsa. It?s not on the me yet, but it?s fantastic. I also order the chili verde and the pork tamales are also fantastic.

Absolutely fantastic restaurant . Cute atmosphere with a homey, family feel to it . The server was very knowledgeable about the menu, offered suggestions , and... read more Absolutely fantastic restaurant . Cute atmosphere with a homey, family feel to it . The server was very knowledgeable about the menu, offered suggestions , and had a lot of positive things to say about the working environment and the family running it . Ihad the chance to meet the owners and they were very personable and fun to chat with. Would 100% recommend this place !

My first complaint is that when I go to a Mexican restaurant, it?s an absolute must that they have a good tasting margarita, which they certainly did not. Secon... read more My first complaint is that when I go to a Mexican restaurant, it?s an absolute must that they have a good tasting margarita, which they certainly did not. Secondly, I travel all over the country regularly and have never been to a Mexican restaurant thatdoesn?t even have chorizo on the menu. Very very disappointing. On top of that, my chimichanga had ground beef in it that tastedlike glorified Taco Bell at best. The salsa, which was super purée was very sweet. Do they put ketchup in it? There were alsoquite a bit of black specks in it which usually implies that it was roasted, but like I said, very sweet. It still had a littlespice and a very faint taste of cilantro (add more), so it was at least edible. The only reason for the second star is theserver was very attentive and took well care of me during my visit. Short of that it was a very disappointing visit.

Very good food! Generous portions and family atmosphere. WE ?? IT! read more Very good food! Generous portions and family atmosphere. WE ?? IT!

I did not get our waiters name but he was great. From our grandchildren to our grown children to us seniors. There were 6 of us. All wanting different stuff but... read more I did not get our waiters name but he was great. From our grandchildren to our grown children to us seniors. There were 6 of us. All wanting different stuff but our waiter was right on top of it. He knew who each plate went to. The food was great and hadplenty to carry some home. Kept us in chips and salsa. The only thing we did not like was that they were out of fried ice cream.Actually out of any ice cream. The grandkids were looking forward to that after eating their dinner. But we won't fault them forbeing out of something. Overall we had a great time and enjoyed everything!