La Bamba

BEACH HAVEN MENU 2026

LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ

Appetizers

Chips & Salsa
$8

Red & Green Salsa
$1

Guacamole & Chips
Fresh guacamole served with tortilla chips.
$15

Queso & Chips
House queso served with tortilla chips.
$13

Chili Lime Calamari
Served with Fra-Diablo sauce.
$19

Skirt Steak Tostadas (3)
Crispy tortillas topped with guacamole, skirt steak, Bamba sauce, pickled red onions, cilantro, and crumbled farm cheese.
$19

Chicken Taquitos (4)
Rolled crispy taquitos filled with chicken, topped with shredded lettuce, sour cream, and crumbled cheese.
$16

Fried Pickles (8 Spears)
Served with Bamba sauce.
$8

Mexican Street Corn
Corn on the cob, Cajun crema, crumbled cheese, and Tajin.
$8.50

La Bamba Nachos
Homemade chili, melted queso, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and crumbled cheese.
Add Guacamole +$5
$17

Mexican Nachos
Refried beans, jack cheese, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole, and farm cheese.
Add Chicken +$5 • Steak +$7 • Carnitas +$5.50
$16

Wings Ala Diabla
Made-to-order Salsa Diabla. Served with blue cheese and celery.
$19

Camarones Con Coco
Valentin’s original handmade recipe. XL butterflied shrimp hand-breaded with coconut and served with raspberry coconut sauce.
$14

Empanadas (3)
Chicken $14.50
Cheese $14.50
Beef $15
Blue Crab $17

Brussel Sprouts
Crispy brussel sprouts topped with Bamba sauce, pico de gallo, crumbled cheese, and avocado.
$16


Tacos

3 per order. Made with soft-shell corn tortillas.

Fish Tacos (4)
LBI’s #1 fish taco. Crispy white fish, Bamba sauce, pico, farm cheese, and avocado.
$19.50

Carne Asada
Mexican grilled skirt steak, grilled onions, and farm cheese.
$18

Al Pastor
Marinated pork, pineapple, diced onions, and cilantro.
$16

Carnitas
Shredded braised pork, diced onions, and cilantro.
$16

Grilled Chicken
Lettuce, pico de gallo, and Monterey cheese.
$16

Shrimp Pastor
Sautéed shrimp, onions, and pineapple in adobo. Topped with diced onions and cilantro.
$18

Chorizo
House-made chorizo, diced onions, and cilantro.
$16


Burritos

Wrapped in a 14-inch flour tortilla or served in a bowl.

California Burrito
Rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and fries.
$13

La Bamba Burrito
Rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
$12

El Classico
The Brant Beach OG. Rice, beans, shredded chipotle chicken, farm cheese, avocado, cilantro, and radishes.
$17

Burrito de Vegetales
Rice, beans, sautéed peppers, zucchini, and onions.
$15

Burrito de Mariscos
Rice, beans, shrimp, scallops, fish, guacamole, lettuce, and pico de gallo.
$19

Surf & Turf Burrito
Rice, beans, skirt steak, shrimp, guacamole, lettuce, and pico de gallo.
$19

Protein Additions

Chicken +$5
Steak +$6
Shrimp +$6.50
Carnitas +$5
Chorizo +$5
Al Pastor +$5

Enchilada Style

Red or Green Sauce +$3
Mole Sauce +$3.50


Salads

La Bamba Salad
Mixed greens, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, crumbled cheese, crispy tortilla strips, and house lime vinaigrette.
Chicken $19
Skirt Steak $22
Shrimp $23

Taco Salad
Crispy tortilla bowl filled with mixed greens, pico, guacamole, and crumbled cheese. Served with lime vinaigrette.
Chicken or Chili $19
Skirt Steak $22
Shrimp $23

South-Western Salad
Mixed greens, corn, black beans, avocado, tomatoes, and onions with southwest ranch.
Chicken $19
Skirt Steak $22
Shrimp $23

Fiesta Tropical
Choice of blackened tuna or salmon, mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, mandarin oranges, sweet roasted walnuts, and house lime vinaigrette.
$26


Quesadillas

Flour tortilla served with sour cream and salsa.

Cheese
$12.50

Chicken Tinga
Shredded chipotle chicken and cheese.
$15.50

Carne Asada
Skirt steak, peppers, and onions.
$18

Carnitas
Shredded pork, jalapeños, and onions.
$17

Al Pastor
Marinated pork and pineapple.
$17

Shrimp
Seasoned shrimp.
$19

Vegetables
Sautéed peppers, onions, and zucchini.
$14


Entrees

Rosa’s Chicken Enchiladas
Rolled tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken and topped with your choice of salsa verde, roja, or mole. Finished with lettuce, sour cream, farm cheese, and avocado. Served with rice and beans.
$25

Steak Ranchero
12 oz. ribeye topped with sautéed onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, and melted queso fresco. Served with rice and beans.
$35

Grilled Chicken Platter
Marinated chicken a la plancha served with pico de gallo, queso fresco, sliced avocado, rice, and beans.
$26

Chilaquiles
A Mexican classic. Tortilla chips simmered in red or green salsa, topped with sour cream, red onions, farm cheese, avocado, an over-easy egg, and skirt steak. Served with rice and beans.
$27

Carne Asada
Skirt steak grilled with onions. Served on a sizzling plate with rice, beans, sliced farm cheese, blistered jalapeño, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
$37

Pollo a la Valentina
Chicken strips sautéed with Spanish chorizo, zucchini, peppers, onions, tomatoes, corn, and mixed herbs. Served with rice and beans.
$27

Chiles Rellenos
Two poblano peppers stuffed with farm cheese, battered and pan-fried. Topped with guajillo salsa and served with rice and beans.
$26

Oli’s Tropical Bowl
Choice of blackened tuna or salmon topped with fresh pineapple-mango salsa. Served over rice and mixed greens with Bamba sauce, pickled red onions, avocado, radishes, and cilantro.
$28


Sizzling Fajitas

Served with soup or salad.

Sautéed peppers, onions, and squash. Served with rice, beans, flour tortillas, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.

Skirt Steak$32
Chicken$28
Vegetables$19
Shrimp$31
Mixed$35
Combo (Skirt Steak & Chicken)$32


Seafood

Served with soup or salad.

Camarones al Ajillo
XL shrimp sautéed in a garlicky sauce. Served with rice and beans.
$26

Camarones Ala Diabla
XL shrimp sautéed with garlic and a blend of chilies and sauces that bring the heat. Served with rice and beans.
$26

Mango Habanero Seafood
Seared diver scallops and XL shrimp topped with chunky mango habanero salsa. Served over rice and sweet plantains.
$37

Seafood Ala Valentina
Diver scallops and XL shrimp sautéed with Spanish chorizo, zucchini, peppers, onions, tomatoes, corn, and mixed herbs. Served with rice and beans.
$39

Jambalaya
Valentin’s famous jambalaya with saffron rice, sliced chorizo, peppers, zucchini, chicken strips, and XL shrimp.
$35

Mojarra Frita
Whole fried tilapia topped with roasted garlic. Served with limes, rice, and beans.
$26


Tortas

Classic Mexican sandwich with beans, avocado, sautéed onions, jalapeños, queso fresco, and fries.

Breaded Chicken$18
Skirt Steak$21
Chorizo$18
Al Pastor$18
Carnitas$18


Soups

Chicken Tortilla Soup
Pint $9
Quart $17

Cream of Poblano Crab Soup
Pint $11
Quart $22


Sides

Rice$6
Tortilla Chips$6
Beans$6
Fries$7

La Bamba Brussels
Crispy brussel sprouts, Bamba sauce, pico de gallo, and crumbled cheese.
$14

2oz Salsa / Sour Cream / Bamba Sauce$1
4oz Guacamole or Queso$4.50

Mexican Fried Rice
Diced jalapeños, chorizo, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.
$15
Add Shrimp +$8
Add Steak +$8
Add Chicken +$7


Desserts

Home-Made Tres Leches Cake
$14

Platanos Fritos
Fried sweet plantains with sweetened condensed milk.
$8.50

Churros (4)
Caramel stuffed and rolled in cinnamon sugar.
$9

Flan
$7

Home-Made Rice Pudding
$7

Nutella Empanadas
Made with peanuts.
$13


Drinks

Mexican Sodas$3.75
Strawberry Lemonade$6
Horchata (24 oz.)$6
Hibiscus Iced Tea (24 oz.)$6

Margarita Mix Pitcher (Non-Alcoholic)
Choice of Mango or Lime.
$16

Margarita Glass (Non-Alcoholic)
$6

Water Bottle
$2

La Bamba's Beach Haven Menu: A Taste of Authenticity and Tradition

Indulge in the rich, vibrant flavors of authentic Mexican cuisine at La Bamba’s Beach Haven. Our expansive menu is a vibrant mosaic of the classics you love, elevated with contemporary touches and the freshest ingredients.

Start Your Culinary Journey with Our Appetizers

From the spicy kick of our Wings a La Diabla to the crisp and tangy Mexican Street Corn adorned with cajun crema and a sprinkling of tajin, our appetizer offerings are crafted to ignite your palate with exciting flavors. Share a serving of Mexican Nachos loaded with an array of toppings, or enjoy the individual pleasure of our Guacamole & Chips, an evergreen favorite. For a lighter option, our Coctel de Camarón offers a delightful tang with a rich cocktail sauce that pairs perfectly with our fresh shrimp.

Tacos and Burritos: A Festival of Flavors

Our tacos are a treat for the senses, featuring an array of filling options including the sweet and spicy Al Pastor and the traditional Carne Asada, all hugged by soft shell corn tortillas. For a hearty option, dive into our burritos, available both wrapped and in bowl form, offering a rich blend of rice, beans, and premium meat fillings, providing a satisfying depth of flavors and textures.

The Sizzling Entrées and Quesadillas

Discover the range of flavors with our entrées, from the spicy heat of Camarones ala Diabla to the tropical notes in our Mango Habanero Seafood. Our quesadillas are a comforting option, with a choice of succulent fillings wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.

Sizzling Fajitas: The Heart of Mexican Cuisine

Experience the joy of building your perfect bite with our sizzling fajitas, offering a choice of premium meats and vibrant vegetables served with an array of accompaniments.

Salads and Soups: Fresh and Comforting

Our salads are a garden-fresh delight, bringing together crispy textures and fresh flavors, all married beautifully with our house dressings. The Chicken Tortilla Soup, on the other hand, offers a comforting embrace, with rich flavors that soothe the soul.

Empanadas: Crispy Delights

Indulge in the crispy pleasure of our empanadas, offering a selection of fillings, each more tempting than the last, from rich seafood to spiced chicken, each served with our special Bamba sauce.

The Sweet Endnotes: Desserts

Round off your culinary adventure with a sweet note from our dessert menu, featuring the classic Churros, caramel-stuffed to perfection, and the creamy delight of homemade Flan.

Refreshing Beverages to Complement Your Meal

Pair your meal with our refreshing beverages, from the traditional Horchata and Jamaica to the sweet notes of our Strawberry Lemonade.

Sides: The Perfect Complements

Our sides offer the perfect complement to any dish, allowing you to customize your meal to your heart’s content with a selection of dips and extras.

Experience the warmth of Mexican hospitality and the rich tapestry of flavors at La Bamba’s Beach Haven. Every dish tells a story of tradition, brought to life with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. Join us for a meal that promises not just food, but a vibrant, culinary celebration.