la bamba mexican grill restaurant - Mexican restaurant in El Mirage - 12102 W Thunderbird Rd, USA

MUST VISIT!!! We read many reviews before making the trek from about 30 minutes away. The food and service from the Chef/Owner Edson and his staff were both spot on! You would never expect this place to be so good by just driving by but that’s where the “real gems” are often found. Edson recommended the 16 or 20 taco plate with many choices. We tried the al pastor, carnitas, carne asada, fish, and birrias and all of us thought they were great if not the best ever! We also hoped to snack on chips and salsa while waiting for the food…that didn’t happen as it was brought out right after the tacos but it’s also not your typical chips and salsa (see picture with tri color salsa). I thought it was interesting to see why the owner probably chose the name of the restaurant… He originates from Vera Cruz and his food will bring you together with others just like the native wedding song intended, here’s a little history lesson found online for La Bamba: "La Bamba" is originally an 18th-century folk song that comes from the Verracruz region on the Mexican Gulf Coast. It also refers to a dance performed mainly at weddings. The bride and groom try to tie a ribbon together with their toes while dancing "La Bamba" as a symbol of their love for each other. I wish we lived closer, as we would become “regulars”, but we will be back, and would like to thank Edson for following his passion for great food and sharing that outstanding passion with others!

Edson and his staff make the best tacos, provide the best service, and always make my wife and I feel like family!!! From the elotes, pińa and horchata agua frescas, carnitas, al pastor, bistec, and camarones tacos, to the mini sopapillas, EVERYTHING was, as always, was absolutely AMAZING!!! I cannot say enough good things about La Bamba Tacos... you REALLY NEED to pay Edson and family a visit, and enjoy the food, service, and atmosphere!!!

Tacos are their thing. Their only thing....We had some amazing veggie tacos and a drink. The owner and his family run the restaurant. So there's a lot of love.... you have to try it a least once. Bring you $$$ prices are a little more then we expected. 😬

The best tacos! Everything is delicious and the owner is very welcoming.

UPDATE: 11/21/23 So I've wanted to stop a couple different times recently, days & hours that its supposed to be open and its CLOSED!!! Not to mention the last time I was there, it took forever to get our food. I see this guy on FB, in my own opinion, he has his priorities mixed up & I will not contribute my money to someone like him. #ChochinoBoracho I hope he can turn it all around, because he does have amazing food. This place kept coming up on my FB News Feed, the food looked amazing, and I saw they were awared for best taco in Arizona. How could I have missed this place for as long as I have?? Everything is BOMBA-LISCOUS!!! Talk about a Mouth-Gasm on my pallette!!! You have to wait for Good, Fresh & Delicious Food, so be patient with them, it is worth the wait!!! Don't forget to try one of the homemade Agua Frescas!!! The Pina was my FAV!!! Edson and his crew are so very friendly as well!!!

First time there and I was very pleased how we were treated. We received some of the best customer service ever today. Love how they dress up the tacos with all the yummy and colorful condiments. We will definitely be back.

The place has the best tacos I’ve ever had. However, it has one major problem that negates everything. The guy closes randomly very often such that most of your trips there will find you with your face pressed up against the glass door while you work through your cognitive dissonance at why you keep coming despite knowing it is likely to be closed. Never bring friends there for you will be embarrassed. It doesn’t matter if you call and immediately drive there twenty minutes and ten miles. See three attached picture as proof. Yes, I talked to him about it. He says small family business as others have. But it has nothing to do with that. It has everything to do with respecting your customers. He can close any time he wants for all I care. I would come when he is open. But he doesn’t bother telling people he is going to be randomly closed. Multiple times when the place is open he streams on Facebook so it’s not a technical issue. He just doesn’t care about your time or embarrassment he causes when you bring people. I’m done having a toxic relationship with a taqueria. Good luck Edison and have a good life.

Visiting from Vancouver, BC Canada and craving tacos! I read about la bamba online and I have to say this place is amazing. The owner Edson greeted us, was very welcoming and made us feel at home. He suggested a sampler to showcase his food. After trying everything, I have to say that Edson is a true artist. His tacos are nothing short of a flavor masterpiece. He clearly deserves his reputation and accolades posted on his walls. Every single bite I had was packed with flavour and the love of a dedicated chef. I'd definitely recommend trying la bamba, it is a great family restaurant with absolutely amazing tacos. Thank you Edson and la bamba!!!