ko knows food (LaBamba)

I was talking to world famous freelancer (seriously) Rick Limpert at the Tennis Classic of Macon this week and he says that I will always get my low numbers because I only write sports and I only write(mostly) about Macon sports. So as I listened to my mentor, I realized he was correct. Rick has made millions writing about sports, cell phones, can openers, any gadget you  could think of, and in his time, he has probably done stories on strip clubs. That's how good this guy is.
So as we were waiting out a rain delay, Rick tried to give me a topic that might get more viewers that Macon high school sports.
He looked at me,got a twinkle in his eye, and said "Do a food blog, people love those."
So, after getting a remarkable(no) 31 hits on my Monday Macon football story, I am doing a restaurant review.
After all, KOknows food.


The restaurant I wanted to blog about first was easy. I probably eat here once every two weeks or so with my wife. I will explain that our house does not have much food in it since our kids left for college. That's not exaggerating, that s the truth. We have cereal and skim milk and a few other things. My wife loves cereal. If I am eating healthy, I have my choices of healthy food, which includes a lot of fruit. If I am not eating healthy, fast food is my choice (I know, what a surprise)
I could blog on any fast food place with my eyes closed (and I know from the misspelling in my stories and poor punctuation, sometimes you all probably think I am writing with my eyes closed, but don't hate)
Deb loves Mexican food to the point that she almost cried when El  Azteca closed. That was her go to place, and she would walk in and they knew her order before she ordered. Its the simple things that make restaurants great.
So we have been looking for another great Mexican home. Sure El Somb, Margaritas, and La Parilla are great. However, sometimes you just feel like going to eat and not have to be prepared to see 20 people that you know. Can a person do that a the other Mexican places ? I think not. So, I will tell you, its safe to go to LaBamba in a pair of sweats and a tee shirt. That is, until I blog on it and everyone wants to be there.
We first went to LaBamba on the day it opened, because, well, we were looking for another El Azteca. The first visit was a disaster. We waited for our food long enough to go to another restaurant, eat, and come back. It was a long long wait. I think we went through two jeopardy episodes while we were waiting. As I do , I vowed never to go back.
And I didn't.
Until Deb wanted to eat Mexican and I didn't want to take a shower.
So we went to LaBamba, and we saw no one that we knew.
and The food was outstanding,
and the service was outstanding
and over the last four months, LaBamba has become Debs El Azteca.
We have the same host every time we walk and  the waiter knows my wife's order before she orders it. Its more difficult with me because I get different things every time I go.
Now lets talk about the food for a minute. The Chile Rellenos are the best I have ever had and there is nowhere in Macon that can beat them. The Burritos are amazing, The tacos are amazing and Monday is taco night where they cost 99 cents. They have a happy hour and 2 for one drink specials and they want your business. We cant forget the salsa which is a slam dunk best in Macon.
So if you are willing to try a different Mexican experience, try LaBamba. Its on Northside drive. I GUARANTEE you will be greeted by smiling faces, hot food, and you probably can go in your sweats and tshirt.
But its catching on so hurry up and visit