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
Area
California
Parking details
Valet

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

Tostadas y Tacos

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

Sopas y Ensaladas

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

Especiales

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

La Parilla

From the Grill

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

Guarniciones

Champiñones al AjilloUSD 15.00
Guajillo garlic sauted mushrooms
Esparragos al GrillUSD 15.00
grilled asparagus
Coles de Bruselas al ParmesanUSD 14.00
garlic crispy brussel sprouts / parmesan cheese
Poblano Mac and CheeseUSD 16.00
poblano mac and cheese
Papa PajaUSD 18.00
thin fries
Pure de Papa RissotoUSD 18.00
rustic smashed potato

Postres

Cheescake New York con Frutos RojosUSD 14.00
new york cheesecake / red fruits coulis
Volcan de ChocolateUSD 14.00
lava cake / vanilla ice cream / red fruit coulis
Panque de EloteUSD 14.00
corn poundcake / home made eggnog
Flan IsaacUSD 14.00
Goat cheese flan / caramel sauce
Creme Brule de CajetaUSD 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 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 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 VerdeUSD 16.00

Queso Fundido con Champiñones, Rajas Poblanas, y CebollaUSD 15.00

Ceviche Peruano de Pesca del Dia con Leche de TigreUSD 21.00

Aguachile Negro de Pescado del DiaUSD 22.00

Flautas Ahogadas en Salsa PoblanaUSD 20.00

Tuetanos a las BrasasUSD 16.00

Tostadas y Tacos

Tostada de Pulpo EnamoradaUSD 18.00

Tostada de Camaron a la DiablaUSD 18.00

Taco de Arrachera y Costra de QuesoUSD 18.00

Volcanes de Carne, Queso y GuacamoleUSD 18.00

Sopas y Ensaladas

Sopa de TortillaUSD 13.00

Sopa de Frijol Negro al EpazoteUSD 14.00

Crema de CangrejoUSD 16.00

Ensalada CesarUSD 15.00

Ensalada ZamaUSD 16.00

Especiales

Cochinita PibilUSD 25.00

Chile RellenoUSD 34.00

Enchiladas SuizasUSD 18.00

Cordero al HornoUSD 33.00

Pollo con Mole OaxaqueñoUSD 24.00

Pescado ZarandeadoUSD 50.00

Platon Zama (Para Dos Personas)USD 70.00

Cortes

Filete 8 OzUSD 35.00

Rib Eye 16 OzUSD 34.00

Cow Boy 18 OzUSD 70.00

Porterhouse 24 OzUSD 80.00

Tomahawk 32 OzUSD 120.00

La Parilla

Hamburguesa ZamaUSD 24.00

Coliflor al Grill y Pesto de AlbahacaUSD 16.00

Pollo al PastorUSD 21.00

Pulpo Adobado a la ParrilaUSD 55.00

Guarniciones

Champiñones al AjilloUSD 15.00

Esparragos al GrillUSD 15.00

Coles de Bruselas al ParmesanUSD 14.00

Poblano Mac and CheeseUSD 16.00

Papa PajaUSD 18.00

Pure de Papa RissotoUSD 18.00

Postres

Cheescake New York con Frutos RojosUSD 14.00

Volcan de ChocolateUSD 14.00

Panque de EloteUSD 14.00

Flan IsaacUSD 14.00

Creme Brule de CajetaUSD 14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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