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cityweekend

Sharing space and management in a typically murky arrangement with Propaganda, La Bamba has pulled off the unlikely feat of transposing that infamous club’s brick-walled, grind-and-sleaze feel to the faux-rustic environs of Wudaokou’s only Mexican eatery. Though the lines for the club snaking through the dining area may disconcert, direct access doubles the space of cramped Propaganda and reduces the distance between dinner and the dance floor to nothing. Diners might find a few pleasant surprises on the menu, though authenticity won’t be among them. The crispy Taquitos (¥25) make an excellent starter or snack, and the huge Mexican Salad (¥28) was bedecked with juicy strips of steak. But some of the vital basics were lacking, as the thawed-out flour tortillas gave the Polla Tinga Burrito (¥20) and Steak Fajitas (¥48) a microwaved quality, and the key bellwether, their margarita (¥25), was weak and disappointing. But we’re guessing this place will become a liuxuesheng standby – location practically guarantees it.

 

bj_expat37

When you live in Beijing you stop expecting to find "authentic" Mexican food...frankly, it just doesn't exist. La Bamba on the other hand, is cheap and close enough in general taste to make it a lot more satisfying than the CBD Mexican restaurants that charge an arm and a leg for not-so-good Mexican. The portions are enormous - giant plate of loaded nachos for 38rmb comes with unlimited salsa, jalapenos and olives just cannot be beat!

Definitely worth trying! (3.5 stars if possible)

 

2 months, 2 weeks ago

littlelulu

i'm so happy la bamba opened in wudaokou! The chicken quesadilla, taquitos, fajitas (w/ unlimited tortillas) and nachos are my favorite - and they're all priced between 20-40rmb, so cheap! The frozen margaritas (25 rmb) are great too! They also have nightly specials before 7pm with 2 tacos for 10rmb and amazing deals on drinks. The service is the best in wudaokou - waitstaff and bartenders will bend over backwards to make sure everything is right.

 

1 month, 3 weeks ago

littlelulu

there's also a pool table, foosball and darts to play while you wait for your food!

1 month, 3 weeks ago