I love a good burrito. I will travel far and wide for an excellent burrito. And every time I am anywhere near the Bay Area, I make sure to get off 580 and stop at a little cinderblock place on San Pablo called La Bamba. Just went there today. I continue to be blown away by this place. Sometimes burritos can just taste like paste. The ingredients glom together, and it's not quite nirvana. What especially amazed me today was how every bite of my carnitas super burrito tasted of its perfectly placed ingredients. The pork stood out. The beans were pillowy. The spices intense. The guacamole, crema, cilantro, pico de gallo played their supporting parts. Also has a good papusa, and they've got other things on the menu, I guess, but God damn that was a great burrito. As ever. I love this place so much.

Best pupusas I've ever had! Worth the 20-30 minute drive. Don't skip out on the Yuka and chicharrón

Yuuuuummmmy!!! service and quality was the best. Steak burrito was delicious. I will be back!

great food and all ingredients are fresh, the pupusas look delicious but i will try that next time, the service was nice & polite. the music was dope , kept me hyped til i got my food, 2 thumbs up!!

Tried the super cheesy pupusas, very delectable and reminiscent of El Salvador.. a true taste of the motherland. Definitely would eat here again! Great place for some solid eats.. no frills for sure, just good food.

I went in at 9:40PM because I was hungry and although the restaurant closes at 10PM, The staff was so nice she allowed me to order and eat at the establishment. I ordered 1 pupusa (chicharrón y queso) and we ordered a burrito de carne asada. I must say the food was so good. The burrito was good but the pupusa was the best. I also had a Tamarindo and it had the perfect sweet and sour flavor. There was only one couple there, so the restaurant was quiet. The restaurant was clean as well the bathroom. If I'm in the neighborhood, I will visit this restaurant again.

Good: great flavor, very generous with meat and light on rice (better that way) they cook the meat on the grill so you can see I like that. Bad : it's not a beautiful place and it's small I wouldn't advise bringing more that 4 people in your group. Also is stated in other reviews hardly any sour cream guacamole (half way through and still haven't hit any) Ugly: this isn't a big deal but it's the little things ya know? The chips were stale. And for a small not fancy place they got some nerve to charge $14 but it is what it is. Overall delicious burrito would defiantly come again. Oh you'd do better to call in advance if ordering to go. 4 stars!

When in the Richmond area this is my go to for burritos. My favorite is the super carnitas burrito. Mariano's my favorite staff in this restaurant. She's amazing and super friendly. Ambiance is casual but has plenty of indoor seating for a family or large group. Parking on premises or street is available. Support this local gem!

I will always sing a few bars of "La Bamba" in honor of Taqueria La Bamba, as nothing epitomizes Richmond, California more than ordering a super burrito at Taqueria La Bamba. Located along a busy stretch of San Pablo Avenue next to the Interstate 80 on and off ramp, Taqueria La Bamba has been here for many decades, taking over for the Old Oak Pit barbecue restaurant and they have managed to maintain so much success over the years thanks to their signature staples, especially their Pupusas, of which they have no fewer than eleven different varieties. For those who don't know, Pupusas are a thick griddle cake, or flatbread, from Central America, namely El Salvador and Honduras, that are made with either cornmeal or rice flour. They are similar to the Colombian and Venezuelan arepa and are filled with various ingredients, which in Taqueria La Bamba's case includes cheese, pork, beans, and even zucchini. In what is becoming a bigger trend to diversify their menu many traditional taquerias have expanded their offerings beyond the traditional burritos and tacos, and Taqueria La Bamba is definitely in that category. My most recent trip to Taqueria La Bamba was for a quick takeout lunch, as I had just gotten off the nearby subway and was in need of some quick sustenance. My first thought was to head to Taqueria La Bamba as I knew they were quick and affordable and I haven't been in quite some time. Finding parking at Taqueria La Bamba was easy as they have a nearby parking lot that their neighbors the Goodwill store and KFC both share. When I walked into Taqueria La Bamba one of their doors said exit only, when I realized that it was their only door to enter their restaurant as they used to have an outdoor ordering space on one side of their building that their open kitchen faced, but now that seems to be gone. The menu at Taqueria La Bamba has categories including Burritos, Tacos, Fish & Shrimp, Combo Plates, Breakfast Plates, Platos Típicos, Side Orders, Appetizers, Drinks and of course their Pupusas. I opted to order a Super Burrito, as it came with rice, pinto beans, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, salsa fresca, onions, cilantro as well as your choice of meat of which I opted for Asada or steak. My total bill before tip was $12.07 with tax, which is a price increase from the last time I came, which admittedly was quite some time ago, but in line with their many competitors in the Richmond area. It didn't take too long for my order to be called out, as I also received complimentary tortilla chips and one salsa verde and two salsa rojas to go with my Super Burrito. Once I got home, my burrito was so large that I was able to cut it into two halves and enjoy it over the course of two lunchtime meals. My burrito was filled with a wide variety of ingredients that made every bite when combined with a tortilla chip and the salsa verde was a truly delicious meal. I should warn anyone who loves salsa with their burrito that their red sauce is muy caliente so your tongue is forewarned. My burrito only wanted me to make a return visit to Taqueria La Bamba and try one of their signature Pupusas, as I saw a team of staff members preparing and cooking away in their open kitchen, so they must be good, especially if they're made to order burrito is any indication. I am so glad that Taqueria La Bamba continues to thrive in the competitive Latin cuisine marketplace that is near the Interstate 80 corridor of Richmond and El Cerrito, as at Taqueria La Bamba they have a menu filled with such a wide variety of items that would satisfy any appetite and will have you singing a few bars of "y arriba y arriba" after your visit!