First time was last weekend, and OOOOHHHHHH......FOOD DELICIOUS!!!!  They were so nice, accommodating us with a party of 8 when they were already expecting a party of 20.  The place is small,...

First time was last weekend, and OOOOHHHHHH......FOOD DELICIOUS!!!!  They were so nice, accommodating us with a party of 8 when they were already expecting a party of 20.  The place is small, but you get highly personal attention, and quick service.  The decor is very tropical, and to say COZY is trite, but true.  They make you feel like guests in their own home.  Again, the food is FABULOUS.....try everything!

LOVE!  Mama Roomba has a great, fun atmosphere, really excellent food and attentive service.  We each had mojitos and ordered a few dishes to share including the Tri-tip, Salmon with...

LOVE!  Mama Roomba has a great, fun atmosphere, really excellent food and attentive service.  We each had mojitos and ordered a few dishes to share including the Tri-tip, Salmon with Mango Salsa, Wilted Spinach Salad, black beans and rice.  Everything was really really wonderful, the spice on the tri-tip was excellent, the Salmon was cooked to perfection and the mango salsa tasted like the mangos had been chopped to order.  Great, fun place, a true gem in the Bakersfield restaurant scene!

If you are claustrophobic, stay away!  If you are a claustrophobic, foodie, then close your eyes, take a deep breathe, open wide, and chew.  Nope, keep going, chew.  You'll love...

If you are claustrophobic, stay away!  If you are a claustrophobic, foodie, then close your eyes, take a deep breathe, open wide, and chew.  Nope, keep going, chew.  You'll love this place and feel like you're in an abuela's (Google it) kitchen.  Colorful paintings and elaborate draperies cover the restaurant's interior. 

Since it is a tiny, packed venue, I felt like I was in the way of the staff as they whisked from one side of the room to the other, prepping for the next patrons to arrive.  I guess that would be us.  My friend and I wanted to gleefully anounce to anyone who would listen that we were here for our 7pm reservation.  Finally, someone noticed us, and we were seated. 

We quenched our thirst with the sangria which sweet and just the way we like it.  Then we ordered a bunch of tapas or little appetizers listed by order of being the tastiest: 1) calamari, 2) sauteed mushrooms, 3) shrimp, and 4) arepas.  The calamari was right out of the fryer and onto our plates but not greasy at all.  Perfecto!  The arepas were another story.  They are the Mexican version of a grilled cheese consisting of cheese sandwiched by two corn cakes.  I've had lighter, fluffier arepas at city street festivals.

I definitely plan on going back to dine on a main dish.

I have eaten at Mama roomba a few times, Love it! I also attended the Grand Opening, its a great  location, atmosphere, and prompt service. I remember discussing with one of the employees...

I have eaten at Mama roomba a few times, Love it! I also attended the Grand Opening, its a great  location, atmosphere, and prompt service. I remember discussing with one of the employees how the food and enviornment  remeinded me so much of Cha Cha Cha in San Francisco´s Haight Ashbury.  After chatting  I learned that Mama Roomba´s inspiration came from what is one of my favorite Restaurantsin the world  . Good job guys!!! 

I can assure you that my next trip home to visit Family, you will be seeing me!

Joseph Musquez

Mexico City, Mexico D.F.

joeymusquez@gmail.com