Cafe La Bamba at Universal Studios Florida

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What is Cafe La Bamba?

Boasting a southwestern motif and serving Tex-Mex dishes, Cafe La Bamba is currently used as a private dining location for VIP Tours for breakfast and opens for lunch later in the day to general admission guests. 

During the lunch hours, guests can mobile order via the Universal Orlando Resort app and have their meal delivered straight to their table. In our opinion, it is an excellent hybrid with quick-service pricing and an almost full-service experience. 

Where is Cafe La Bamba located?

In Hollywood, which is in Universal Studios Florida.

Cafe La Bamba – hours and reservations

With Cafe La Bamba’s recent transition toward operating for general admission, hours are subject to change. Please speak with a team member for more information on the day of your visit. 

Cafe La Bamba – OI fun facts

Cafe La Bamba was originally designed as part of a “Hollywood Hotel” façade, and, as such, the venue went unused for many years. It later became home to Universal’s Superstar Breakfast and now serves lunch on a seasonal basis as well as a private breakfast for VIP Tour guests.

During Halloween Horror Nights, guests on private RIP Tours will find the venue decorated with spooky props and serving such themed food and desserts as eyeball cupcakes and “worms and dirt” pudding.

What’s on the menu at Cafe La Bamba?

Platos Principales

Pollo Asado – grilled chicken marinated in a blend of garlic, orange juice, and lime juice
Baja Shrimp – seared shrimp seasoned with chile, coriander, and cumin
Carne Asada – grilled beef seasoned with chile, coriander, and cumin
Mojo Pork – braised pork cooked in a blend of garlic, orange juice, and lime juice
Vegan Chorizo – plant-based sausage with chile, smoked paprika, and garlic
Portobello el Pastor – roasted mushrooms marinated in pineapple, chipotle, and lime juice

Rice Bowl – $16.99
Choice of one protein, cilantro rice, black beans, cheese, Pico de Gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and roasted corn salsa

Vegan Rice Bowl – $16.99
Choice of one protein, cilantro rice, black beans, vegan cheese, Pico de Gallo, guacamole, vegan sour cream, and roasted corn salsa

Tacos – $16.49
3 soft flour tortillas with a choice of one protein, topped with cheese and pico de gallo

Vegan Tacos – $16.49
3 soft flour tortillas with a choice of one protein, topped with vegan cheese and pico de gallo

Salad – $14.99
Choice of one protein, chopped romaine lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, and lime chipotle vinaigrette

Vegan Salad – $14.99
Choice of one protein, chopped romaine lettuce, vegan cheese, pico de gallo and lime chipotle vinaigrette

Shareables

Chicken Taquitos – $10.99
Crispy corn tortillas filled with grilled chicken and cheese, tomatillo salsa

Fresh Salsa Flight – $6.99
Hand-cut Pico de Gallo, roasted corn salsa, and spicy tomatillo with lime-salted corn tortilla chips

Lime Salt Chips & Guacamole – $7.99

Lime Salt Chips & Queso – $6.99

Lime Salt Chips – $3.49

Desserts

Horchata Tres Leches Cake – $5.99
Vanilla cake soaked in horchata with dulce de leche

Sides & Extras

Side Queso – $2.29

Side Cilantro Rice – $2.79

Side Shrimp – $6.49

Side Pork – $4.79

Side Mushroom Al Pastor – $3.49

Side Pico de Gallo – $1.69

Side Guacamole – $2.79

Side Salsa – $1.49

Side Black Beans – $1.69

Side Steak – $4.79

Side Chicken – $3.99

Side Vegan Chorizo – $4.49

Side Sour Cream – $0.99

Beverages

Fountain Beverages

Fountain Soda – $4.49
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero Sugar, Cherry Coke, Sprite, Minute Maid Lemonade, Fanta Orange, Root Beer

Bottled Beverages

H20+ Premium – $6.00

Powerade – $5.50
Fruit Punch, Mountain Berry Blast

Milk – $4.29
2% or chocolate

Minute Maid Juice – $3.99
Apple or orange

Hot Beverages

Coffee, Hot Tea, Cocoa – $3.79
Choice of coffee, decaf, hot tea, or hot cocoa

Espresso

Cappuccino

Specialty Drinks

Margarita – $16.25
El Jimador blanco tequila, Dekuyper triple sec, lime juice, agave nectar, sat, with a lime wedge

Mimosa 1925 – $15.00
Fantinel prosecco, triple sec and orange juice

Grapefruit Paloma – $16.25
El Jimador blanco tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, smoked sea salt, topped with Fresca and a lime wheel

Spicy Mango Margarita – $16.25
El Jimador blanco tequila, Gran Gala, mango, pineapple and lime juices, simple syrup, jalapeno extract, Hella smoked bitters, salt with a lime wedge

Beer Bottles & Cans

Presidente Lager – $10.50

Miller Lite – $10.50

Modelo – $11.50

Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA – $12.50

Dominga Mimosa Sour – $11.25

High Noon Pineapple Seltzer – $12.50

Nütrl Orange Vodka Seltzer – $12.50

Truly Vodka Seltzer Blackberry Lemonade – $12.50

Wine

Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon – $11.00

Noble Vines Chardonnay – $11.00

Fantinel Prosecco – $15.00

A to Z Riesling – $14.00

Sangria – $14.00
Wine Stream’s Red Sangria, with blackberry and orange

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