La Bamba

BEACH HAVEN MENU

LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ

Contact: 609-342-0815
Instagram: @LABAMBALBIO
Address: 122 N Bay Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008

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APPETIZERS

  • Chips & Salsa – Red & Green Salsas – $6.5
  • Guacamole & Chips – $13.5
  • Chili Lime Calamari – Side of Fra Diablo – $15
  • Wings a La Diabla (8) – Made to order Salsa Diabla, bleu cheese & celery – $16
  • Fried Pickles (8-spears) – Side of Bamba sauce – $12.5
  • Coctel De CamarĂłn – Mexican Shrimp cocktail with tangy cocktail sauce, pico, shrimp, avocado, served with a side of chips – $15
  • Mexican Street Corn – Corn on the cob with cajun crema, crumbled cheese, and tajin – $8
  • Mexican Nachos – Refried beans, jack cheese, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole, and farm cheese – $14
    • Add chicken (+$5), steak (+$6.5), shrimp (+$7), carnitas (+$5)
  • La Bamba Nachos – Melted queso, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and crumbled cheese – $14
    • Add chicken (+$5), steak (+$6.5), shrimp (+$7), carnitas (+$5)
  • Brussel Sprouts – Crispy Brussels sprouts with bamba sauce, pico, crumbled cheese, and avocado – $14

TACOS

3x order made with soft shell corn tortillas

  • Fish Tacos (4) – Battered white fish with bamba sauce, pico, farm cheese, and avocado – $16
  • Carne Asada – Mexican grilled skirt steak, grilled onions, and farm cheese – $16
  • Al Pastor – Marinated pork with pineapples, diced onions, and cilantro – $13
  • Carnitas – Shredded braised pork with diced onions & cilantro – $13
  • Grilled Chicken – Lettuce, pico, and Monterey cheese – $13
  • Shrimp Pastor – SautĂ©ed shrimp with onions, pineapples in adobo, topped with diced onions & cilantro – $15
  • Chorizo – House-made with diced onions & cilantro – $13

BURRITOS

Available wrapped in flour tortilla or as a bowl, served with a side of sour cream and salsa.

  • California Burrito – Rice, beans, guacamole, pico, and fries – $11
    • Add chicken (+$5), steak (+$6), shrimp (+$6.5), carnitas (+$5), chorizo (+$5)
  • La Bamba Burrito – Rice, beans, lettuce, pico, and sour cream – $10
    • Add chicken (+$5), steak (+$6), shrimp (+$6.5), carnitas (+$5), chorizo (+$5)
  • Burrito de Mariscos – Rice, beans, shrimp, scallops, fish, lettuce, guacamole, and pico – $17

QUESADILLAS

Wrapped in a flour tortilla.

  • Carne Asada – Skirt steak with peppers & onions – $15.5
  • Chicken & Cheese – With jalapeños & onions – $15
  • Carnitas – With jalapeños & onions – $14
  • Shrimp – Seasoned – $17
  • Al Pastor – Marinated pork & pineapples – $15
  • Vegetables – SautĂ©ed peppers, onions, zucchini – $13
  • Cheese – $11

Note: 3.2% Debit/Credit Card Fee Applicable

La Bamba’s Mexican Kitchen in Long Beach Island welcomes you to enjoy the delightful menu crafted with love. Get in touch or visit us to indulge in the authentic Mexican culinary experience.

ENTREES

  • Carne Asada – $32
    Skirt steak grilled with onions. Served on a sizzling plate with rice & beans, sliced farm cheese, blistered jalapeno, guacamole, and pico de Gallo.

  • Mango Habanero Seafood – $30
    Seared diver scallops & XL shrimp topped with a chunky mango habanero salsa. Served over rice & sweet plantains.

  • Rosa’s Chicken Enchiladas (4) – $22
    Rolled tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken. Tossed in your choice of salsa Verde, Roja, or Mole. Topped with lettuce, sour cream, farm cheese, and avocado. Side of rice & beans.

SALADS

  • La Bamba Salad
    Mixed greens, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, crumbled cheese, crispy tortilla strips. Served with a side of house lime vinaigrette.

  • Taco Salad
    Crispy tortilla bowl filled with mixed greens, pico, guacamole, and crumbled cheese. Served with a side of lime vinaigrette.

  • Southwestern Salad
    Mixed greens, corn, black beans, avocado, tomatoes, onions. Served with a side of southwest ranch.

    • Chicken – $17
    • Skirt Steak – $19
    • Salmon (Blackened) – $24

EMPANADAS

Order of 3. Served with a side of Bamba sauce.

  • Shrimp – $21
  • Chicken – $12.5
  • Beef Picadillo – $13.5
  • Cheese – $12.5
  • Seafood Valentina – $15
  • Crab – $32

SPECIALTY DISHES

  • Camarones ala Diabla
    XL shrimp sautéed with garlic & a mixture of chillies and sauces, bringing the heat. Served with a side of rice & beans.

  • Camarones al Ajillo – $23
    XL shrimp sautéed in a garlicky sauce. Served with a side of rice & beans.

  • Seafood Valentina – $32
    Diver scallops & XL shrimp sautéed with Spanish chorizo, zucchini, peppers, onions, tomato, corn, and mixed herbs. Served with a side of rice & beans.

  • Bistec ala Pobre – $37
    12 oz. ribeye, 2 over-easy eggs, whole chorizo, sliced farm cheese, fried plantains, avocado, pico, served with rice & beans.

  • Chilaquiles – $25
    Tortilla chips simmered in red or green salsa, topped with sour cream, red onions, farm cheese, and avocado. Includes 2 over-easy eggs & skirt steak. Served with a side of rice & beans.

  • Seafood al Tequila – $40
    Half lobster, diver scallops & shrimp sautéed with garlic, herbs, tequila, and lime. Served with rice & beans.

  • Grilled Chicken Platter – $22
    Marinated chicken ala plancha. Served with rice & beans, pico, queso fresco, and sliced avocado.

SIZZLING FAJITAS

Sautéed peppers, onions, and squash served with rice & beans, 3 flour tortillas, pico, guacamole, and sour cream.

  • Skirt Steak – $27
  • Chicken – $24
  • Vegetables – $17
  • Shrimp – $28
  • Mixed – $30
  • Combo – $27 (Skirt Steak, Chicken & Shrimp)
  • Skirt Steak & Chicken

DESSERTS

  • Churros (4) – Caramel Stuffed – $11.5
  • Home-Made Flan – $9
  • Platanos Fritos – Fried sweet plantains with sweetened condensed milk – $8

DRINKS

  • Mexican Sodas – $3.5
  • Horchata (24 oz.) – Rice flour, cinnamon, milk-based drink – $5.5
  • Jamaica (24 oz.) – House brewed hibiscus iced tea (sweet) – $5.5
  • Strawberry Lemonade (24 oz.) – $5.5

SOUP

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup
    • 16 oz. – $8
    • 32 oz. – $16

SIDES

  • Rice – $5
  • Beans – $5
  • Fries – $5.5
  • Tortilla Chips – $3.5
  • Brussels – $8.5
  • 4 oz. Queso – $4
  • 4 oz. Guac – $4
  • 2 oz. Dressing/Salsa/Sour Cream – $1.5

Note: Featured in David Page’s “Food Americana” book, Rosa’s Mole is a complex recipe made with chilies, chocolate, and tons of love.

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 CamarĂłn 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.