Cafe La Bamba (quick-service) at Universal Studios Florida

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What is Cafe La Bamba?

Boasting a southwestern motif and serving Mexican-American dishes, Cafe La Bamba is currently used as a private dining location for VIP Tours. This venue offers its selective guests a quick-service option that is richer in appearance and more savory in taste than Universal’s other counter-service restaurants.

If you’re looking for a quick snack, soda, or beer, you can visit Carmen’s Veranda out in front of Cafe La Bamba. This walk-up drink stand has no reservations or VIP experience required.

Where is Cafe La Bamba located?

In Hollywood, which is in Universal Studios Florida.

Cafe La Bamba – hours and reservations

Cafe La Bamba only serves private meals for VIP Tours, so there aren’t any opening hours or reservations available to regular theme-park guests. Carmen’s Veranda is open during park hours (but opening times are subject to change).

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 then briefly served lunch on a seasonal basis before assuming its current, exclusive role as a private lunch location for VIP Tours.

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?

Because the venue isn’t currently open to the public, you’ll have to purchase a VIP Tour experience to find out!

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