Zama Latin American Cuisine

4.7

466 Reviews

$31 to $50

Latin / Spanish

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Fancy

Inspired by the jungles of Tulum, in the Yucatán Peninsula, Zama is a mix of flavors from Latin America presented in dishes and mixology.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin / Spanish
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(661) 432-7835
Website
http://www.zamalatinamericancuisine.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1623 19th St, Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA 93301-4310
Neighborhood
California
Parking details
Valet

Guacamole con Caldillo de Tomate Verde$16.00
guacamole / green salsa / pomegranate / goat cheese / cilantro sprouts
Queso Fundido con Champiñones, Rajas Poblanas, y Cebolla$15.00
gouda cheese / mushrooms / onions / grated gouda cheese / flour tortillas
Ceviche Peruano de Pesca del Dia con Leche de Tigre$21.00
onions / cucumber / sweet corn / lime ceviche / catch of the day / plantain chip
Aguachile Negro de Pescado del Dia$22.00
roasted habaneros / red onion / squid ink / cucumber / pomegranate / catch of the day
Flautas Ahogadas en Salsa Poblana$20.00
chicken flautas / poblano sauce / red cabbage / lettuce / sour cream / queso fresco / spring mix
Tuetanos a las Brasas$16.00
roasted bone marrows / smashed avocado / chimichurri sauce / corn tortillas

Tostadas y Tacos

Tostada de Pulpo Enamorada$18.00
guacamole / green salsa / 3 pieces / octopus / pico de Gallo / alioli / cherry tomatoes / avocado
Tostada de Camaron a la Diabla$18.00
3 pieces / garlic guajillo spicy shrimp / guacamole
Taco de Arrachera y Costra de Queso$18.00
3 pieces / crispy gouda cheese / grilled skirt steak / smashed avocado
Volcanes de Carne, Queso y Guacamole$18.00
3 pieces / guacamole / grilled skirt steak / gouda cheese

Sopas y Ensaladas

Sopa de Tortilla$13.00
avocado / queso fresco / crispy tortilla / guajillo / microgreens
Sopa de Frijol Negro al Epazote$14.00
Dark beans soup / avocado / queso fresco / chochoyotes
Crema de Cangrejo$16.00
creamy crab soup / croutons / black chilli oil / sweet corn / microgreens
Ensalada Cesar$15.00
Italian lettuce / house made caesar dressing / croutons / parmesan cheese / cherry tomatoes
Ensalada Zama$16.00
cactus / tomatoes / pomegranate / dark chili oil / mixed greens / radishes

Especiales

Cochinita Pibil$25.00
braised pork in achiote sauce / red pickled onions / banana leaf / beet and habanero sauce / rice / beans
Chile Relleno$34.00
Seafood stuffed poblano pepper / kataifi crust / dark bean salsa/sour cream /rice
Enchiladas Suizas$18.00
chicken enchiladas / creamy green salsa / grated gouda cheese / sour cream / rice / beans
Cordero al Horno$33.00
roasted lamb rack / mashed roasted coliflower / green pepper foam/ roasted wild carrots
Pollo con Mole Oaxaqueño$24.00
chicken 6 hours cooked / black mole sauce / banana chips / rice / beans
Pescado Zarandeado$50.00
Guajillo adobo grilled red snaper / red pepper alioli / cilantro sprouts / red pickled onions / rice / beans
Platon Zama (Para Dos Personas)$70.00
served with your choice of two meats (pork carnitas, skirt steak, grilled chicken breast) / beans / rice / cactus salad / guacamole / corn tortillas

Cortes

With Grilled Peppers and Onions

Filete 8 Oz$35.00
Rib Eye 16 Oz$34.00
Cow Boy 18 Oz$70.00
Porterhouse 24 Oz$80.00
Tomahawk 32 Oz$120.00

La Parilla

From the Grill

Hamburguesa Zama$24.00
Ground Wagyu Beef / crispy gouda cheese / lettuce / tomatoes / avocado / fried onions / alioli
Coliflor al Grill y Pesto de Albahaca$16.00
grilled coliflower steak / pesto sauce / confitted tomatoes
Pollo al Pastor$21.00
pastor grilled chicken / roasted pineaple pure / pickled onions / crispy tortilla / smashed avocado
Pulpo Adobado a la Parrila$55.00
grilled octopus / dark chiles sauce / crispy thiny fries / chipotle alioli

Guarniciones

Champiñones al Ajillo$15.00
Guajillo garlic sauted mushrooms
Esparragos al Grill$15.00
grilled asparagus
Coles de Bruselas al Parmesan$14.00
garlic crispy brussel sprouts / parmesan cheese
Poblano Mac and Cheese$16.00
poblano mac and cheese
Papa Paja$18.00
thin fries
Pure de Papa Rissoto$18.00
rustic smashed potato

Postres

Cheescake New York con Frutos Rojos$14.00
new york cheesecake / red fruits coulis
Volcan de Chocolate$14.00
lava cake / vanilla ice cream / red fruit coulis
Panque de Elote$14.00
corn poundcake / home made eggnog
Flan Isaac$14.00
Goat cheese flan / caramel sauce
Creme Brule de Cajeta$14.00
caramel creme brule

What 466 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zama Latin American Cuisine offers a vibrant atmosphere with a "hip and cool" vibe, perfect for date nights or special events. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "amazing patio dining." The food is described as "absolutely delicious" with standout items like guacamole and brussel sprouts. While some note minor service hiccups, the overall dining experience remains "one of the best in Bakersfield."

466 Reviews

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Ryan
San Francisco
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We started with cocktails that were amazing. I really enjoyed the Double Trouble, which had tequila and Mezcal. We also really enjoyed the guacamole, which had queso fresco and pomegranate seeds and was delicious. Our entrees had great presentation. My friend enjoyed the flautas while I had the carne asada tacos. They were good but not spectacular. But I’d go again. Great ambiance and fun music.
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David
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great and relaxing atmosphere to enjoy strong drinks and fun conversations. Be she you see the bathrooms!
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Andres
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was very good. Long wait time for food to come out.
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Larry
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent brunch with a wide range of choices. Good atmosphere.
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Joshua
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good place to take your spouse for their birthday.
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Laura
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is great, friendly, attentive staff and the food is outstanding! I highly recommend this eating establishment.
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Carmen
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place has perfected food, drinks and atmosphere. Will certainly make our way back.
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Eric
San Joaquin
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
My 2nd time there. They never seem to get my reservation correct. I had a reservation for 4. Again sat me for 2; I caught it this time. Seems like you have to wait 20 minutes to get first round of drinks. Cocktails and food is awesome except for the Brussel Sprouts. Yuck! Boiled and then roasted off. The BS were raw and took a chain saw to cut and very boring in taste. Zama needs to step the service up a bit.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best dining experiences in Bakersfield.
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Itzel
Exclusive
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The AC was not on at all in the area we were placed at. It was on top and it was super hot. Food was okay, the server was really nice.
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Zama Latin American Cuisine is rated 4.7 stars by 466 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

Online reservations at Zama Latin American Cuisine can only be made directly on their website.

Google Map for Zama Latin American Cuisine

1623 19th St, Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA 93301-4310

Additional information

Neighborhood
California
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin / Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet

Website
http://www.zamalatinamericancuisine.com/
Phone number
(661) 432-7835

Zama Latin American Cuisine

Not bookable

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Entradas

Guacamole con Caldillo de Tomate Verde$16.00

Queso Fundido con Champiñones, Rajas Poblanas, y Cebolla$15.00

Ceviche Peruano de Pesca del Dia con Leche de Tigre$21.00

Aguachile Negro de Pescado del Dia$22.00

Flautas Ahogadas en Salsa Poblana$20.00

Tuetanos a las Brasas$16.00

Tostadas y Tacos

Tostada de Pulpo Enamorada$18.00

Tostada de Camaron a la Diabla$18.00

Taco de Arrachera y Costra de Queso$18.00

Volcanes de Carne, Queso y Guacamole$18.00

Sopas y Ensaladas

Sopa de Tortilla$13.00

Sopa de Frijol Negro al Epazote$14.00

Crema de Cangrejo$16.00

Ensalada Cesar$15.00

Ensalada Zama$16.00

Especiales

Cochinita Pibil$25.00

Chile Relleno$34.00

Enchiladas Suizas$18.00

Cordero al Horno$33.00

Pollo con Mole Oaxaqueño$24.00

Pescado Zarandeado$50.00

Platon Zama (Para Dos Personas)$70.00

Cortes

Filete 8 Oz$35.00

Rib Eye 16 Oz$34.00

Cow Boy 18 Oz$70.00

Porterhouse 24 Oz$80.00

Tomahawk 32 Oz$120.00

La Parilla

Hamburguesa Zama$24.00

Coliflor al Grill y Pesto de Albahaca$16.00

Pollo al Pastor$21.00

Pulpo Adobado a la Parrila$55.00

Guarniciones

Champiñones al Ajillo$15.00

Esparragos al Grill$15.00

Coles de Bruselas al Parmesan$14.00

Poblano Mac and Cheese$16.00

Papa Paja$18.00

Pure de Papa Rissoto$18.00

Postres

Cheescake New York con Frutos Rojos$14.00

Volcan de Chocolate$14.00

Panque de Elote$14.00

Flan Isaac$14.00

Creme Brule de Cajeta$14.00

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