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 16:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–23:00
Phone number
(661) 432-7835
Website
http://www.zamalatinamericancuisine.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

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

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

Tostadas y Tacos

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

Sopas y Ensaladas

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

Especiales

Cochinita PibilUS$25.00
braised pork in achiote sauce / red pickled onions / banana leaf / beet and habanero sauce / rice / beans
Chile RellenoUS$34.00
Seafood stuffed poblano pepper / kataifi crust / dark bean salsa/sour cream /rice
Enchiladas SuizasUS$18.00
chicken enchiladas / creamy green salsa / grated gouda cheese / sour cream / rice / beans
Cordero al HornoUS$33.00
roasted lamb rack / mashed roasted coliflower / green pepper foam/ roasted wild carrots
Pollo con Mole OaxaqueñoUS$24.00
chicken 6 hours cooked / black mole sauce / banana chips / rice / beans
Pescado ZarandeadoUS$50.00
Guajillo adobo grilled red snaper / red pepper alioli / cilantro sprouts / red pickled onions / rice / beans
Platon Zama (Para Dos Personas)US$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 OzUS$35.00
Rib Eye 16 OzUS$34.00
Cow Boy 18 OzUS$70.00
Porterhouse 24 OzUS$80.00
Tomahawk 32 OzUS$120.00

La Parilla

From the Grill

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

Guarniciones

Champiñones al AjilloUS$15.00
Guajillo garlic sauted mushrooms
Esparragos al GrillUS$15.00
grilled asparagus
Coles de Bruselas al ParmesanUS$14.00
garlic crispy brussel sprouts / parmesan cheese
Poblano Mac and CheeseUS$16.00
poblano mac and cheese
Papa PajaUS$18.00
thin fries
Pure de Papa RissotoUS$18.00
rustic smashed potato

Postres

Cheescake New York con Frutos RojosUS$14.00
new york cheesecake / red fruits coulis
Volcan de ChocolateUS$14.00
lava cake / vanilla ice cream / red fruit coulis
Panque de EloteUS$14.00
corn poundcake / home made eggnog
Flan IsaacUS$14.00
Goat cheese flan / caramel sauce
Creme Brule de CajetaUS$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

R
Ryan
San Francisco
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 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 17 November 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 3 November 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 13 October 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 10 October 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 28 September 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 22 September 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 22 September 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 14 September 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 8 September 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.

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Online bookings 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

Area
California
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 16:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–23:00
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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Additional information

Entradas

Guacamole con Caldillo de Tomate VerdeUS$16.00

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

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

Aguachile Negro de Pescado del DiaUS$22.00

Flautas Ahogadas en Salsa PoblanaUS$20.00

Tuetanos a las BrasasUS$16.00

Tostadas y Tacos

Tostada de Pulpo EnamoradaUS$18.00

Tostada de Camaron a la DiablaUS$18.00

Taco de Arrachera y Costra de QuesoUS$18.00

Volcanes de Carne, Queso y GuacamoleUS$18.00

Sopas y Ensaladas

Sopa de TortillaUS$13.00

Sopa de Frijol Negro al EpazoteUS$14.00

Crema de CangrejoUS$16.00

Ensalada CesarUS$15.00

Ensalada ZamaUS$16.00

Especiales

Cochinita PibilUS$25.00

Chile RellenoUS$34.00

Enchiladas SuizasUS$18.00

Cordero al HornoUS$33.00

Pollo con Mole OaxaqueñoUS$24.00

Pescado ZarandeadoUS$50.00

Platon Zama (Para Dos Personas)US$70.00

Cortes

Filete 8 OzUS$35.00

Rib Eye 16 OzUS$34.00

Cow Boy 18 OzUS$70.00

Porterhouse 24 OzUS$80.00

Tomahawk 32 OzUS$120.00

La Parilla

Hamburguesa ZamaUS$24.00

Coliflor al Grill y Pesto de AlbahacaUS$16.00

Pollo al PastorUS$21.00

Pulpo Adobado a la ParrilaUS$55.00

Guarniciones

Champiñones al AjilloUS$15.00

Esparragos al GrillUS$15.00

Coles de Bruselas al ParmesanUS$14.00

Poblano Mac and CheeseUS$16.00

Papa PajaUS$18.00

Pure de Papa RissotoUS$18.00

Postres

Cheescake New York con Frutos RojosUS$14.00

Volcan de ChocolateUS$14.00

Panque de EloteUS$14.00

Flan IsaacUS$14.00

Creme Brule de CajetaUS$14.00

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