Taco and Piña

I absolutely love this place, and I think it's the most underrated taco restaurant in the Arlington area. The food is phenomenal...truly delicious, with the freshest ingredients and an amazing mix of flavors in every dish. Beers and margs are plentiful and reasonably priced. Customer service is top notch as well, with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I prefer to dine in here and can typically find parking for free. I consider the nacho fries a must buy for top value. This is a must visit in the area.

My date and I decided to go here because I wanted tacos and the other taco restaurant in the area had a huge wait time. Food - decent tacos. Visually appealing, but some where dry and basic in flavor in my opinion. Service- nice, friendly and helpful. Bathroom - clean and tidy. The faucet is funky or broken but it works. Vibe - fun and tropical. It’s a nice fast casual spot, but yeah I personally wouldn’t go out of my way to go back for the tacos.

Wow! What an amazing experience. I haven't had a good Mexican meal in a while. I used to work for a fine dinning Mexican restaurant where 90% of the ingredients were imported from Mexico. Almost all personal in the kitchen were Mexicans and the food was very special. This place reminded me of my time working there. The first bite was a reminder of how difficult is to find good Mexican food and I'm not talking Tex-mex. The ingredients at Taco + Piña are fresh which makes a big difference from the corn tortilla to the Morita salsa on top of the Rice and Beans side. I mean... do you want to elevate your meal experience? Add some authentic homemade salsa. Friendly staff. If you are reading this, you have to eat here. We had the shrimp taco and beef. Guacamole and another side dish. I can't wait to comeback and try the other dishes. See you again soon. Thanks.

Tacos were pretty good. Some better than others. Chorizo was a real miss for us. The mushroom was better than expected. Chile relleno needed just a bit more flavor. Skip the Agua Fresca. Sugary water. Little flavor. Shirt taco was way over sauced. All of the tacos were just too drippy.

The food was absolutely delicious!! Fried chicken tacos for the win! The shrimp and Chorizo nachos were tasty!! I will be back soon!! Customer service was impeccable!

DELICIOUS! I had their crunchy spicy shrimp, fried chicken, and ribeye tacos and they were so good! I tried their frozen mimosarita and the hibiscus margs and they were wonderful! We got them in the pint sizes which were adult caprisun bags and fun to drink out of! They didn’t having anyone sitting inside but outdoor seating was available. Will definitely go again to try more tacos!!

Taco + Pina has absolutely fantastic tacos! I got the ribeye asada, Baja Bahia , Pina + taco, and crunchy spicy shrimp tacos. The shrimp had a banging flavor. The pina and taco had a surprisingly flavorful bite with the carnitas, pickled onion and the pineapple. Baha Bahia felt like I was eating some home fried catfish like something my grandfather would make. And the ribeye asada was a nice steak taco with fresh guac. I can't wait to come back and try the other food on the menu! They do carry out and they had my order ready when I arrived.

The fried chicken taco was awesome. I got it for lunch will some Chips and Salsa. It was pretty good. Definitely a solid portion. The sauce on the chicken was divine.

Carryout gripe Hoping someone notices for next time... What my daughter brought last time was great so we got some today. Ceveche : one calamari ring and perhaps two bits of shrimp. Was tasty though. Said in coconut milk, which left me confused, could be the lime juice. Carnitas Bowl: tastewise was ok. But for 15 bucks the protein did not seem adequate for a normal person. Not sure if I should have asked for some sauce/dressing. Butter Chicken Taco : they were running this as a special, was dry. Just grilled chicken, no sauce/gravy. Probably just a random experience. Anway just some pointers to help others. Will be back.

Nothing special about the breakfast tacos. Each taco came with two tortillas which was a little much for me. Would've just preferred one. Overall not bad but I'm not dying to come back

If you're cravings tacos, taco bamba is the place to be. There's a decent variety of tacos on their menu and fairly priced (although I prefer a $1 food truck tacos more). I ordered my tacos online and picked up my order within 15 minutes. Service is so quick it makes grabbing dinner so much smoother. It's a fairly small, casual restaurant with limited seating. You're better off ordering carry out in my opinion. Overall would recommend the Barbacoa tacos, carne asada and pollo. Totally cost for 3 tacos were around $15. Pricier but well worth it.

It's close to my work so easy enough for me to get to, but if interested, there's plenty of free parking nearby. It's a fast food place so you'll order with the cashier and have enough seating at non-descript tables and chairs. The environment is comfortable enough but geared more for coworkers than family (or a new interest)? Overall I think the food is great, and today worked well as I needed something quick (and good). I tried The Jeffery and found it perfect. The flavors were very good. The crispness of the tortilla was perfect. And the size left me satisfied. So definitely give this place a try. I think you'll enjoy. Apologies for the picture but didn't have much of a choice.

The food was excellent! We tried the taco bowl, Taco Bamba's signature taco, and the barbacoa--everything was delicious. We're eyeing the breakfast burrito next, hoping it can rival our SATX favorite. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the place offers bar, outdoor, and indoor seating. It's a great spot to hang out for drinks and tacos, with a varied menu beyond just tacos. One downside: the tables were quite sticky and could use more frequent cleaning. Overall, a really great experience!

My friend and I decided to try this spot for our monthly meetups! I've been in this area so many times and never noticed this place. They have indoor and outdoor seating (outdoor seating is limited to about two tables) but the inside is pretty's spacious. You order your food at the front, and then they will call your number. I tried the items pictures: * Juan Bamba - barbacoa was very tasty. The taco in general was good and flavorful * Shrimp - shrimp seasoned to perfection, a lot of cabbage * Flautas - loaded with the lettuce on top, but pretty decent taste. Next time I would ask for more cojita cheese on top I never asked if they had flour tortillas, I think I would prefer flour, as I am not a big fan of corn tortillas. I suggest trying the sauces they offer, a lot of the tacos do not come with a sauce, but they need it. Just seems as if something is missing. Will I come back? definitely! I want to try the other taco options they provide! * Mexican Street Corn - good taste, sweet corn, I wish they were shorter cobs, because they can get very messy.

With so much competition in the area, Taco Bamba still manages to stand out with its taco choices. I tried three of the traditional tacos (carne asada, shrimp and fish) and they were all delicious and filling. I really like that Taco Bamba has a pre-selection of taco combinations with toppings. The tacos had enough flavor that I didn't need to add extra sauces.

Taco Bamba never fails! Their unique, creative tacos fill me up without breaking the bank. I have been here several times and I try different tacos every time. I need a few more visits to try all the dishes. So far all of them are good but I like all their shrimp tacos in general. Their salsa is very good too.

Considering the lack of Mexican food in NOVA, Taco Bamba is my absolute go-to. I used to frequent the Ballston location, but after a move, I found this one to be closer. It's definitely a bit more spacious, and the crowd tends to lean more family/late 20s/early 30s considering the neighborhood. My 10/10 favorites are the Arabe, Taco Bamba, and Al Pastor. It's the closest thing to authentic Mexican fare you're getting in this area, and honestly, the price isn't bad either. The kitchen definitely gets slammed around busy times, so you might have to wait a bit, but I've never been disappointed on a trip here. Bonus points if you grab an horchata agua fresca and a rubia if they have them in stock!

Randomly stumbled on this spot after catching a movie and I will definitely return. A super chill street taco spot. I asked the cashier (who was super friendly!) what she suggested since it was my first time and I went with her suggestion of the Red and Camaron Taco and I loved them both! You can tell the taco was fresh! I also tried the churros which were delicious too! They did have other items besides street tacos, if that's not your thing. I definitely recommend this spot!

My friend and I walked over from her apartment to the Taco Bamba in Shirlington. My favorite thing about this location is how dog friendly they are - they immediately brought my friend's pup a water bowl and a Taco Bamba bandana. The service is typically very quick and they are kind to walk out the prepared items to those sitting outside. The patio is small but functional and give great access to people watching in the Village. Highly recommend the Bamba fries - the fries are soft but they are piled HIGH with toppings. You have the option of any of the meats offered in the tacos for this dish. I much prefer the fries over the nachos - the chips were hard to scoop the toppings.

I love taco bamba's other locations, so shirlington was a bit of a letdown. The good: food came up quickly and cocktails were tasty. The less good: bar service was very slow. Drinks took longer than our food to come up. I was also disappointed in the lack of vegetarian options. With such a unique menu at other locations, I'd hoped for more options here. The queso is also unfortunately not great. The interior is small, but didn't seem overly crowded.

Excited to welcome Taco Bamba to Shirlington! We went on a Friday evening, and it was hopping. Luckily, there were plenty of indoor seating and we snagged one of the last open ones. Between the two of us, we tried 10 tacos. (Word of caution, my husband was very very full by the end, and we both eat a lot.) The standouts were the Taco Bamba, Red, and Pork al Pao-Pao. The Pork al Pao-Pao tasted like a banh mi taco - bonus for how much heat the chili de arbol peanut spread packed. The Red's corn crusted crispy shrimp was interesting. We also had the frozen margaritas and the mezcal margaritas - both solid.

Absolutely thrilled Taco Bamba is closer to home now! Went in this morning for their grand opening and it's clear this spot has a ton to offer and a great menu. The interior has been decorated with a specific design focused on Juan Bambo. Since the grand opening happened in the morning, the place was totally packed. The line did move slowly but they were understandably busy since they'd just opened! I expect the line will not be as big of an issue long term. Since it was early, we had breakfast tacos. The OG has been one of my favorite Taco Bamba tacos since the beginning, so I got that and the Migas taco, which was new to me. Loved both. My husband got the Migas taco and the cup o' bamba with birria and we both LOVED it. Would highly recommend this. So happy to have my favorite taco place near me!

Service here was amazing. Great suggestions, quick service. Food came out better than expected. Service was so nice and they included an extra bag of chips. Guy working the register was the man. Super helpful. Made it an easy order and earned a returning customer. Place is A1

This place is in a perfect location. All of the food is delicious. The flavors are on point and never disappoint whether this location or another. The birria and barbacoa meat is so perfect and tender, Like OMG!!! I won't forget it! The el gringo tacos is really great too and a true classic. The tacos are huge so don't buy too many. That queso was so delish! Quick service and the place was decorated with fun art on the wall!

This is one of my new favorite little places to visit in the morning when I'm doing my walk-through Shirlington great food great service. Longer review later, but keep up the good work thanks a lot

Came in to try the Tacos and the non Hispanic music (Stevie Wonder) was blaring, the beer selection is all IPA's, no Modeló or Corona. Not feeling the vibe on Hispanic Heritage Month, no revolution here. Our tacos came out some of the meat was not hot or warm but it was tasty. Good place for the you her folks wanting a decent taco. Vibe not for me.

My family and I ordered taco bamba for a brunch option (we got it delivered), and it was absolutely wonderful!! I thought the flavors were great, food was fresh, portion sizes were large, and I was able to eat gluten free with no issues. I can't speak to actually eating at the restaurant or the service, but I definitely look forward to ordering delivery again!

We tried Taco Bamba last night for the first time and it was SO. GOOD. We tried the carne asada, pollo Al carbon, and the Al pastor. All 3 were great but the steak and chicken were the real stars. We got them dirty style on corn tortillas and it was great. Def our new local taco spot!!

A+ for value, variety, and service staff who know the menu and are able to answer questions. While I could have used a few more vegetarian taco options (though the variety of vegetarian options increases dramatically when you simply omit meat items, like chorizo, from certain tacos), there was clearly a genuine effort to make *thoughtful* vegetarian options available, not just obligatory afterthought veggie items. I'm pescatarian, but consequently eat a lot of vegetarian items and am always on the lookout for good options. Atmosphere is casual. You order at the counter. It is what it is. I ordered 4 tacos, knowing that these were street tacos, which tend to run small. They are deceptive. I was full after two. Largely this was because 1) they double up the corn tortillas - THANK YOU, and 2) they stuff these to the brim with the actual good stuff. At $5, the value was outstanding, especially considering this included sizeable portions of fish and shrimp. Now, the caveat, and the reason this is a solid 4 and not a 5, is that I didn't love every taco - though I'm glad I tried them all. The "red" taco, one of the specialty tacos, was the hands down winner of the bunch. Crunchy, spicy, ample, well-balanced - highly recommend. Also impressive was the $4.50 breakfast taco (breakfast tacos available all day!) that I ordered, sans chorizo, with egg omelette and other fixings. The omelette was huge and hanging out of the tortilla, and the whole bite was very flavorful. I did not love the "Great Big Mexican" taco, which came with a vegan mushroom chorizo and a truffle crema. I appreciate the effort to offer a creative vegetarian option, but it was weird. Too sweet, weird texture. Not for me. I also was sad that I didn't care for the "Blackfeesh" taco, which was a tempura grouper with a squid ink aioli. I love grouper, and I also love squid ink, and I thought it was brilliant that they offered these options in taco form. Being used to food that has been made black through the inclusion of ink - not blackened, mind you, stealth bomber Culture Hustle Black 3.0 black paint black- I personally didn't mind that it looked like a large black poop on a tortilla, though that might be offputting to some diners. However, as a single holistic bite this was just too fishy tasting. That may have been personal preference, but I think it needed some additional citrus or onion or something to balance it. I did not try the guava agua fresca in the fridge case but I love that they had it and hope to get some in the future. Overall, the value here is stellar and there is a really wide variety of creative flavor profiles. You most likely will not like everything you order your first few go-rounds, but that's a natural consequence of a menu that has so much variety and creativity, and is part of the fun, and this also ensures there's something for everyone. Plus, the affordable price point makes taking risks and trying things out very doable.

Super excited that this location!!! Only bummer it's right next to my favorite Thai restaurant and across the street from another fav restaurant!!!! Decisions decisions!!!!!!!! My youngest sister who swares she hates mushrooms, now LOVES the mushroom taco from here :)))) and all the other tacos she's tried. We also LOVE the street corn! Can't wait to get back and try one of the salads!! I hear the salads are really good! Happy Yelping!!

On Opening Day, my fiancé and I had lunch at Taco Bamba. When you enter the restaurant, the first thing you'll notice is the loud alternative rock music. When our order was ready, John brought it to our table and offered to take our photo. My fiancé enjoyed a Torta Tradicional with Carne Asada. I enjoyed Jarritos Pineapple Soda, Mulita De Birria, and Grilled Mexican Street Corn. The Mulita De Birria consisted of corn tortilla stuffed with slow roasted goat birria, chihuahua cheese, onion, and cilantro, pan fried and served with a birria broth (more heat than expected). The Grilled Mexican Street Corn consisted of grilled corn topped with mayo, bamba red chile spice, and lime cotija. I look forward to trying other items from the menu.

I have had taco bamba now 4 times at this location. Unfortunately this is now also the second time in a row where items were missing from the order. Extremely frustrating to tip an extra $15 for pickup only to get home and realize there are missing items once again. I also want to note that half the food was cold and the other half was warm which was really disappointing. I was early to pick up the food, kept it in a thermal bag, and was back home within 10 minutes. Ended up throwing a bunch of tacos out due to temperature concerns. Last time they forgot items they said they would credit my card for the missing items, the credit never showed up. I called and they let me know they will credit me back for the missing item. I have my doubts, but regardless they lost me as a customer.

I just realized that I posted a review of Taco Bamba a month ago and forgot! Oops! Anyway, to reiterate from a month ago, this place rules, and I have yet to have a taco from here that I didn't love. Be forewarned though, they have so many inventive tacos on their menu that it can be hard to choose!. I also love their breakfast torta, power bowls, and they have incredible queso. Always friendly service too!

Stopped in randomly as we walked by just to check out the menu. 5$ HH specials so we sat for a marg, and a couple appetizers. " The Jeffry" sounded pretty interested and got a basket of fried chiccarones. Margs were alright for HH, strong had a dried lime wedge that had a Smokey / allspice kick it added to the drink. Good flavor, lots of ice. The Jeffry was a long (8inch?) fried eggroll that had different meats inside. Came out very hot, little spicy, but was a great kick for a little app. Chiccharrones were fresh, light, had a little tajin flavor to them and were great. Overall a quick and fun HH stop in.

Always love taco bamba. The black beans and rice are delicious and so are the barbacoa tacos. Service is always fast and their fresh salsas are good on any taco.

Great food and great service! Love that you can order online for pick up. Can't beat the prices!

We really love the Taco Bamba location in Springfield, but we were (are) thrilled about this location in Shirlington. The drinks are good, the tacos and quesadillas are fantastic and the service is good too. The only minor complaint I have is we ordered delivery tonight and one of our delivery items was left out. It's not a big deal or the end of the world, I just don't want to pay for forgotten food, but I waited to look into how to contact them about this until after we ate and they are now closed (which is understandable). The only option I see is a telephone call and for those of us who awkwardly hate having to call to be like 'hey, no biggie but the chips and queso were left out and can I get a credit or something for the cost' an email is just a little easier, more convenient, and less annoyingly complainy. Anyway, I guess I'll call tomorrow and try my luck, but mistakes happen and of course we'll be back.

Food is great, but music is much too loud. We could not hear one another or even that our number was called. This is not only in the evening, but also mid-afternoon. Why does management think that this dining spot should sound like a teenage night club?

These guys know how to make great tacos! We have been here many times and each time I've ordered something different. And every time the food is superb. Service is excellent. Great attitudes from everyone. We had a party of 8 last night with 3 kids and admittedly things were confusing. (At least to me.) Not a problem for the staff. The place itself is spartan, but so what. Music was a skosh too loud for me, but it was good stuff so I can forgive that. And their margaritas are great and fairly priced. (Unlike the other Mexican place across the street.) There are plenty of restaurants in this small area. Many of them seem to take advantage of the location and serve okay food at high prices. Not Taco Bamba! We will keep coming here!

Great food but the music is too loud. Sometimes hard to enjoy the meal with friends. Sit outside you say.... Great if it's not raining. When we asked to turn the music down the employees look at us sideways. Come to find out the back of the house employees can't hear the music so they turn it up.

Amazing. Service is fast and furious. Food is amazing. Atmosphere is cute and trendy.

If you're in the mood for a large selection of classic and taco bamba specialty tacos this is it. In a small chain fast food format lots of variety flavors does not disappoint. Avoid the fried tacos as it gets way greasy

Love the breakfast tacos. They are a good size. Staff was friendly and the food came out fast, fresh, and hot. Happy to have another breakfast place as an option.

Doesn't matter how good the tacos are if you completely forget all the salsa and all the utensils. Not worth ordering to eat dry tacos and dry bowls without sauce and salsa.

Great food, but if you want a conversation be prepared to eat outside. Lots of hard surfaces and they play the music loud.

Chilaquiles with Chicken are , salsa verde is on point, chips still nice and crisp add an extra egg like me for ultimate satisfaction

We are happy this location opened up in Shirlington and is close to home. They serve delicious tacos, tortas, quesadillas, churros & love the taco sauces too.The service is great, place is clean with a nice ambiance. We highly recommend!

Open for a few weeks now and the food is pretty good. And the prices for Shirlington are actually reasonable. Biggest issues are the wait and the ambience. I love music. And clearly so does the staff at Bamba. Or maybe they're competing with Guapo's for loudest music in a restaurant ever. It's very loud. Like they don't want you to stay there loud. Like they want you to leave. I've only ever come by myself and only ordered a small breakfast or a few tacos. Even in a nearly empty restaurant the order never comes out in fewer than 10 minutes. This is supposedly a taqueria. I have no idea what takes 10 minutes. The kitchen looks busy, just not busy handling orders. Free coffee is an awesome draw for breakfast. But who eats breakfast at 9am Monday - Friday? And on the weekends there is no coffee. There's one coffee pot and it's always gone. Always gone. If you advertise something it should be there. Again, great to offer it. Sad it's always gone. Salsas are great. The proteins didn't taste super authentic but they're tasty. The chilaquiles is a good breakfast at a good price if you can actually get coffee with it and if you have 20 minutes to get an egg, a bit of rice with peas for some reason, beans, chips, etc... that should take a about 2 minutes to plate up but somehow takes 10 minutes. Don't plan on having a conversation at a normal volume.

I love coming here for happy hour at 9pm. Fred, Scarleth, and Morgan have taken good care of us here. when I came back Fred was back from being sick and his hustle didn't stop. the food and drinks is something you cant find everywhere!

I love Taco Bamba! I've ordered DoorDash twice for tacos and nachos and wow it was so good. I'm from San Diego and this was the closest to authentic Mexican food I could find in Virginia. Finally some yummy spicy Mexican food!

Randomly cancels online orders. If you don't want to cater to delivery orders, then stay off the delivery apps or don't list the items that you simply don't want to make.

Well made Mexican food, it was fast and tasty. Taco bamba has variety on their menu. The food combinations are good. We loved everything we ordered. We ordered El bacho nacho and El Guapo quesadillas. They have a rich taste, not basic and not over powering taste. it's fast paced, not too expensive and the food taste great. You can sit inside or outside. I will definitely go back again. There's free parking garage close by.

Amazing tacos and margaritas and really nice selection of options beyond just tacos! When dining in, everything comes out really fresh and crispy. Score is more of a 3.5 though just because the cashier service is pretty lackluster- they've left something out of my order or gotten my order wrong every time I've visited. Make sure you ask for your chips and guacamole/salsa yourself because they will often forget. Music is also REEEALLY loud. The tacos are so good though that I keep coming back regardless.

Taco Bamba is really good, as my wife and I each had 3 tacos. I had two carne asada and one pollo taco with an array of salsa on all of them. We sat at the bar on a Saturday night and the bartender took great care of us. Ambiance was lively and what you would expect for a taco joint on Saturday night. We will definitely go back to Taco Bamba because it is closer to where we live and the quality was much better than the other taco place we regularly eat at.

Back again! Trying the other new tacos. Yeah spicy and good. Good place for a quick meal

Thrilled with this addition to Shirlington! My fiancé and I stopped in tonight for dinner and a drink and had a great experience. The food was fresh and tasty, and the portions were substantial (ESPECIALLY the torta...that thing was HUGE!) The service was fast and friendly, and the bartender (we sat at the bar; otherwise, you order at the counter and pick up your food when it's ready) was very knowledgeable about the various menu items. The restaurant was clean and well-decorated. Will definitely be back!

This is my kinda Taco place. I came here on a whim, kinda hungry but looking for something light. It looked different that Taco Y Pina, because it was. Apparently that place had closed and this was new. It offers free coffee everyday which is a nice touch. It has cool decoration like a wall mural. Plentiful seating for it's small space. A bar. And a wide selection of food. I just got a quesadilla. It was vegetarian so it had blistered shishito peppers with tofu. It was soooo good. The orangish spicy looking mayo sauce was yum. I am tempted to try the rest of th menu. Tortas, tacos, and I forget what else but a bunch. Definitely on my rotation and glad to learn they are a franchise all over NoVA.