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Mama Roomba has been serving bold Caribbean fusion flavors for over 20 years, making it a beloved spot to gather, unwind, and kick off a great evening. Our casual, welcoming atmosphere pairs perfectly with Caribbean-inspired dishes, a curated selection of wine and beer, and specialty cocktails crafted to set the mood. Whether you’re meeting friends or starting a night out, Mama Roomba delivers bold flavors and one-of-a-kind tastes you won’t find anywhere else.
Family-friendly Caribbean tapas, rum drinks & sangria in a cozy, colorful space with string lights.
Hours
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1814 Eye St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 322-6262
Website: http://www.mamaroomba.com/
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Reviews
The Day Traveler
Finally was able to stop and explore this beauty. It’s always caught my eye just never had time to dedicate to stopping by. The food was delicious I had the boneless pork chop, I found it to be very tasteful. I did not know it was a GF approved restaurant. Saw his signature stamp of approval on the wall. I would recommend for anyone who plans on enjoying some night time fun and would like to have a good meal prior to it.
… moreLeslie Iacono
Came in for drinks. They do not have a full bar only beer and wine. They had a few vegetarian options I will try in the future. Cheese empanadas. Some mushroom sautéed thing. Tapas share style plates. Bar tender/ server was so nice
… moreJessica Mead
Really good quality food. Flavors were excellent, meat was tinder. Bread was a little dry and they charge for more bread. They only give you a small amount of bread and butter. My complaint about that is the sauces are so great, you need more bread to scoop it up with.
… moreRakesh Samtani
Small and unique restaurant, tucked in small, but nice downtown neighborhood. Food was quite unique, the Jerk chicken was food, needed more sides with it though, the mussels were great and salmon with mango salsa was quite unique. Small menu for a small place, but does the trick for a small bite, though the menu could use a little more flavour.
… moreMonique C
I came here with my husband because friends recommended it.
We loved the ambiance and were seated immediately. The menu had a few items we weren’t familiar with, and the waitress helped us out.
We ordered cassava fries with mojo ketchup as a starter, which wasn’t seasoned very well on its own but paired nicely with the sauce.
I ordered a mojito to go with lunch. It was flavorful but there was such an overabundance of mint that I felt like I had to sip carefully, or I’d end up with a mouth full of mint.
For lunch, we ordered Mama’s Latin Fried Chicken with Mango Chile Sauce. It was a nice level of spice, that was both flavorful and just on the cusp of being too spicy for my tastes. Husband loved it!
We also got the Venezuelan Arepas with Cheese. I loved it, my husband found it a little bland. It came with a green chile sauce that wasn’t really spicy, but was flavorful. On their own, the arepas were just okay. With the sauce, they were very tasty!
Overall, we give Mama Rooma’s a 4/5. Great 80s classics playing on the radio, nice ambiance with abstract art by Dixie Miguez, an attentive but not overbearing staff, and good food.
… moreWe loved the ambiance and were seated immediately. The menu had a few items we weren’t familiar with, and the waitress helped us out.
We ordered cassava fries with mojo ketchup as a starter, which wasn’t seasoned very well on its own but paired nicely with the sauce.
I ordered a mojito to go with lunch. It was flavorful but there was such an overabundance of mint that I felt like I had to sip carefully, or I’d end up with a mouth full of mint.
For lunch, we ordered Mama’s Latin Fried Chicken with Mango Chile Sauce. It was a nice level of spice, that was both flavorful and just on the cusp of being too spicy for my tastes. Husband loved it!
We also got the Venezuelan Arepas with Cheese. I loved it, my husband found it a little bland. It came with a green chile sauce that wasn’t really spicy, but was flavorful. On their own, the arepas were just okay. With the sauce, they were very tasty!
Overall, we give Mama Rooma’s a 4/5. Great 80s classics playing on the radio, nice ambiance with abstract art by Dixie Miguez, an attentive but not overbearing staff, and good food.
MyT Life
Located in the heart of downtown, this little gem had made a name for itself! Guy Fieri was right to come here and put it on traveler’s radar.
Location: The vibe is what I would expect from a chic Bakersfield eatery to be. It’s clean, bright, relaxed, and full of color.
Service: Full 5 star for the only waitress in the entire facility! She was very attentive to everyone’s needs right from entering the building. She brought a high chair immediately and the open seating helped us feel at home. Kind, positive, quick, and not overly chatty.
Food: we had multiple people in our group so that we got to try a carries of dishes. If you are looking for your run of the meal good then you’ll want to go somewhere else. They did a fantastic job incorporating culture and flavor into every bite. The fried chicken is real fried chicken and the sauce sends it into space with flavor. For my weak tounge, everything was on the edge of too much spice. Sweet potatoes fries were crispy and sent my taste buds on a wild ride that smoked with the habanero ketchup sauce. The pasta just wasn’t hitting the spot with our party. Grilled chicken pesto on the other hand was filling and delightful!
Will go again. Great place to bring out of towners due to it’s claim to Fame and it will not disappoint!
… moreLocation: The vibe is what I would expect from a chic Bakersfield eatery to be. It’s clean, bright, relaxed, and full of color.
Service: Full 5 star for the only waitress in the entire facility! She was very attentive to everyone’s needs right from entering the building. She brought a high chair immediately and the open seating helped us feel at home. Kind, positive, quick, and not overly chatty.
Food: we had multiple people in our group so that we got to try a carries of dishes. If you are looking for your run of the meal good then you’ll want to go somewhere else. They did a fantastic job incorporating culture and flavor into every bite. The fried chicken is real fried chicken and the sauce sends it into space with flavor. For my weak tounge, everything was on the edge of too much spice. Sweet potatoes fries were crispy and sent my taste buds on a wild ride that smoked with the habanero ketchup sauce. The pasta just wasn’t hitting the spot with our party. Grilled chicken pesto on the other hand was filling and delightful!
Will go again. Great place to bring out of towners due to it’s claim to Fame and it will not disappoint!
Sweet Jasmine
This food was delicious! It’s a Caribbean cuisine restaurant with very down to Earth and knowledgeable staff. The flavor combinations are original and the ambience is warm and welcoming. The restaurant quarters itself is small and cozy (that’s a part of it’s charm). If you haven’t been here to eat, I say at least try it once. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised!
… moreJeff Ramirez
I came in on New Years Eve for some lunch and it was a good experience for the most part. Just wish the waitress wouldve slowed down a bit she seemed rushed. It wasnt busy at all and almosf felt like she wanted me to hurry and get out. Aside from that the food was delicious. I ordered the empanadas chilean style , frijoles negros con platano. Very delicious and the restaurant had a nice vibrant calm setting. Will return for more food lol
… morePauline Steward
This is a cute spot. There is plenty of available parking on the street and 2 hrs free in the structure across the street.
The restaurant itself has a bit of a Cuban style. It’s colorful and feels familial despite it being on the small side. It does get very crowded at times but they do have some outdoor seating (as temps rise in summer months, I’m hoping they will have misters or something to keep people cool).
The service staff was friendly. They were busy but never brash with the customers. Service of the food depends on the dish and during busy times it seems as if they made similar dishes at the same time instead of by the table order. I didn’t mind that as it worked for a small crowd.
The food was flavorful. I have had the tortilla soup from this and other restaurants and feel like this one at this time was the best I’ve tasted this far.
I had the Salmon over mango salsa. It was good. I felt like the Salmon was cooked well but there was some missed opportunities in the flavor profile of the dish, especially the mango salsa. The platanos with black beans were good. Not too sweet. It paired well with the Salmon with mango salsa. The jerk chicken tasted great. The chicken was juicy and the au jus/sauce on the dish tasted a bit like Mole which made me want to go back for more. Overall I’m happy with this place and I’m glad they have stuck around as long as they have. I would definitely recommend…but if they get busier, I hope they expand a little
… moreThe restaurant itself has a bit of a Cuban style. It’s colorful and feels familial despite it being on the small side. It does get very crowded at times but they do have some outdoor seating (as temps rise in summer months, I’m hoping they will have misters or something to keep people cool).
The service staff was friendly. They were busy but never brash with the customers. Service of the food depends on the dish and during busy times it seems as if they made similar dishes at the same time instead of by the table order. I didn’t mind that as it worked for a small crowd.
The food was flavorful. I have had the tortilla soup from this and other restaurants and feel like this one at this time was the best I’ve tasted this far.
I had the Salmon over mango salsa. It was good. I felt like the Salmon was cooked well but there was some missed opportunities in the flavor profile of the dish, especially the mango salsa. The platanos with black beans were good. Not too sweet. It paired well with the Salmon with mango salsa. The jerk chicken tasted great. The chicken was juicy and the au jus/sauce on the dish tasted a bit like Mole which made me want to go back for more. Overall I’m happy with this place and I’m glad they have stuck around as long as they have. I would definitely recommend…but if they get busier, I hope they expand a little
Logan Scott
This was my second time going to Mama Roomba and, as expected, the food was phenomenal! The first time I went I had the Latin Fried Chicken (it was excellent), so I decided to get the Caribbean Beef with Pineapple Adobo Sauce and it was delicious! On top of the food, the service was great and the atmosphere was inviting with lots of cool artwork and decorations. I will definitely be coming back again!
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