Taco Bamba Herndon

YUMMY FOOD! We had early lunch and it was already past 730-8PM and I wanted Mexican. This is one of the first restaurants I went to in this city - the food was good is all I can remember. But it’s close to our place so we decided to pick up food. Were vegetarians - ordered tradicional Quesadilla & mellow mucho quesadilla - it was only a $20 total. So we didn’t know if it was going to be sufficient - YES it was the right amount of food. We INHALED it! Finger licking good! Definitely visit and the vibe of the place if you wanted to dine is chill too! Definitely going back & recommend. (Unfortunately don’t have pictures of the food). It was gone before I could click! Sorry!

Traveling for business from El Paso, and this was a nice taste of home. So many different combinations of ingredients for their tacos and it’s all great. My only regret is I couldn’t go more often. They’ve got a couple of vegan/vegetarian tacos, and they’re just as good as the meat ones. Definitely check them out if you’re in the area.

F....in. Fantastic. This was round two this week. We were not disappointed. Service was on point, beer was cold, taco's were served hot, dressed with just the right amount of yummy goodness. Total 5 star all the way.. Thank you Taco Bamba Herndon....

Great food, good service, and just a nice vibe. The Bamba fries were so good and so was the Quesadilla. The salsa bar is good as well. Great experience overall

This was a great place for lunch for me and my friend. Bartender was super nice and informed us exceptionally well for our first visit on what was popularly ordered. Would definitely go again!

Taco Bamba is a Staple of the DMV foodie scene. Though every location is different, this one in Herndon is my favorite. Mainly for the taco I’ve discovered to be my favorite, the middle eastern inspired Afghan Van Damme taco. Indoor and outdoor seating, a bar, and great staff are the sprinkles atop this absolute treat of a dining experience

Great place to sit in and eat or get the food to go. The prices are great compared to any other taco places and the tacos are phenomenal. If you go on the weekends and get Jar-el as your bar tender he is awesome. Very quick and on point. The food comes out very quickly and is always fresh and delicious.

I really liked most of my food. A couple of the things were a bit greasy and my son's torta was hard to eat logistically . The bread was a bit over powering. But the service was really great and some of our items, as well as the salsas were really good. Well definitely go again

Taco Bamba makes a solid taco. I had the carne casada, al pastor, and birria. The carne asada was my least favorite. It definitely tasted like steak, but didn't have much else in terms of flavor. The pastor had some heat and sweetness, wasn't bad at all. The birria was probably my favorite of the three. Service was fast and friendly. Overall a good spot to grab a taco in Herndon.

As a DoorDasher & local resident, this place was upsetting experience given the rave reviews. DoorDasher should be respected just like any other customer. We give them business . I took a "stack order" from DoorDash. When I got there, there was a tall black guy and didn't even acknowledge me barely, I waited 20 minutes quietly like a mouse before I decided to follow up on 2 orders I was waiting for, and he lost his gasket and throws his hands up in air and demands me to "unassign the order" and goes off on a tangent. Apparently, simply asking him to ask the cooks the order time left stressed him out so bad he projected onto me and then went whining to a patron at the bar about me as a DoorDasher doing my job . Ghetto. Then the other lady finally came up to me and actually helped me who was one of the alleged managers and magically she was able to get the order together but the other guy wasn't? He was bat shit crazy. She told me, "Oh, he's just covering for today here" and also wasn't apologetic. Teach staff customer service skills and respect DoorDashers that come into establishment. We give you business, too, not just walk in customers. We shouldn't be treated sub-par. He disgraced himself and embarrassed himself to bar patron lady, too. She was literally laughing at him having a temper tantrum .

I have been waiting for the Sterling Taco Bamba to open for a while. The wait was worth it. It was their second day open -- so needless to say, it was a zoo. But the waiting area for your food is right next to the bar. Well played, Taco Bamba, well played. And the Margarita was great! I bought tacos for a crowd -- Great White Buffalo, Spicy Shroom, Taco Bamba, Birria, Lengua, and Mulita de Virria. Got some The Jeffrey's and Churros as well. They also have a pretty comprehensive salsa bar. Not your typical tacos -- but they were fabulous. The Great White Buffalo had a smash burger inside! Definitely worth a return trip. Even with the 30 minute wait.

Remembered that I liked this place. Decided to get an Oaxacan Old Fashioned. Asked the bartender to make it mezcal forward. Came out fantastic! Tacos were just OK. Lots of food. Chicharones came out cold and the bartender immediately sent them back. Music was loud for a restaurant mid day.

They're always a solid choice for tacos around here. Whether it's breakfast tacos which are realllyyyyy goood, or lunch/dinner. The service can be a bit slow, it just depends on how busy it is. I try not to go when they first open and when it's lunch time. It's a casual spot so no dressing up necessary. My go to is normally: The Jeffries (appetizer fried goodness) with a side of Queso 5/5 The Migas breakfast taco 5/5 Bacon Egg & Cheese Empanada 5/5 OG Breakfast taco 5/5 Carne Picado 5/5 Camaron 4/5 Polo Al Carbon 4/5 Barbaco 3/5 Guacamole & Chips 5/5 Queso 4/5

Stopped in for a quick bite to eat and ordered the quesadilla with grilled chicken and a Serrano marg. Everything was delicious. The quesadilla was much greasier than I expected but what do you expect for Mexican food. I sat at the bar and was greeted quickly and had exceptional service. The only problem was I came at lunch time... the woman yelling numbers for the to go orders had such a loud high pitched ear piercing yell. It was annoying and uncomfortable. I couldn't wait to get out of there. Don't come at lunch if you want to eat lunch in peace without having someone scream in your ear.

I had heard good things about Taco Bamba. This past Saturday, we decided to give them a try. Before going, we looked at their menu online, which was a good thing to do as their menu is large. When we arrived there, we knew what we were going to order. There is a counter at one end of the place (on the right as you enter) for ordering food. The woman working there was very nice and took the time to repeat our order back to us before we paid. To pick up your order, go to the other end of the counter. They will call out your number on your receipt when it is ready. When we went, it wasn't very busy. Many place their orders before coming here. Some, like us, order when we arrive. We ordered 1 "migas taco" which is a "breakfast taco". It consists of: "soft, cheesy, scrambled eggs, chips, crema, pico de gallo". Also, we got 1 "chorizo taco" which comes with Mexican pork sausage plus a corn tortilla, onion and cilantro. Finally, we got "Bambas wings" and shared an order which consists of" 1/2 dozen crispy grilled wings (for our sauce on the wings we chose chili garlic butter), served with poblano sauce." To drink, we shared a bottle of water. As for the ambiance---Someone said in their review that this place is located in the old Chuckie E Cheese spot. That's incorrect. It's located at the corner of the row of stores/restaurants where Hama Sushi is. Plus, it's next door to Giant. The place is cavernous. Loud music plays in the background making for a noisy environment. It's not the place to sit and have a conversation. For that, there is outdoor seating. As for the food---I ate the migas taco and it was okay. I didn't see any chips in it. Nor did I see any crema. It was decent and the pico de gallo added some nice flavor to it. My husband said his taco was...well...kind of meh. The chorizo was in small pieces which kept falling out of the taco. The Bamba wings were our favorite item. The wings were meaty, moist and flavorful. The chili garlic butter tasted more of chili with barely a hint of garlic. They were served hot and well spiced without being overbearing. This wasn't an expensive meal. It cost $22.26 before the tip. One thing to take note of----each Taco Bamba has a different menu. Some tacos that are available at one location, may not be available at another location. If you look online for the menu, be sure to click on the menu for the location you're planning to try.

Food was fantastic. Service was good. The place was clean even though it was very busy. Wish we had one in our area. The nachos with bbq brisket was fabulous.

Taco bamba continues to impress me with their flavors. Not only is each taco packed with the necssary flavors to round out a good taco but the combinations are creative. It really is a celebration of bold, inventive flavors that push the boundaries of what a taco can be. I would recommend it as a "safe" spot where ppl can chill for happy hour and more. The music can be a little loud but only adds to the festive mood.

Stopped here for a quick lunch before a meeting. I had three fish tacos and a coke. Terrific. Super friendly order taker, super fast delivery of the food for me to pick up at the bar. Will definitely return! 5's across the board for location, atmosphere, seri, food, value. Fun (loud!) tunes!

Restaurants that offer birria made with lamb or goat are a rarity. Despite it being a less traditional meat choice in Mexico, the majority of taquerias serve beef. My wife and I don't eat beef, so when we saw that nearby Taco Bamba offers birria tacos with lamb (along with all the other classic taco fillings), we knew we had to try them out. Taco Bamba has a large menu of both taco and non taco as well as traditional and more fusion items. We opted for the mulitas de birria, one chorizo taco, and three of the more hybrid "signature" tacos which ended up being the perfect amount of food for our lunch. Tacos run $4-5 bucks each, which may be a little more pricey than a hole in the wall taqueria but overall are on the fair side given the quality. Taco Bamba also earns extra points for free coffee all day (even though it was tepid during lunch) and a salsa bar with four distinct options. The highlight of our lunch was, easily, the mulita de birria. Tender, spiced lamb mixed with the appropriate amount of stretchy, salty cheese tucked into crispy corn tortillas and served alongside a bold consommé made for a rich, delicious bite. We also enjoyed the chorizo taco. The heavily seasoned sausage paired well with the tangy salsas and fresh onion and cilantro. One minor criticism of the tacos here is that the tortillas are generic tasting, but they don't necessarily detract from the otherwise flavors components. Taco Bamba's more fusion-y items fared less well, and for our next meal we will likely stick to the traditional offerings. Still, the excellent more authentic items, vast menu, and reasonable prices will keep us coming back for more great Mexican fare.

Try the tortilla soup. Amazing If looking for a good veggie option. The Wario Lopez eggplant quesadilla! Boss!

We've eaten here over a dozen times, and nothing on the menu has disappointed. The Al Pastor is perfectly seasoned and absolutely amazing. The Arabe is a must-try--unexpected and delicious. And the Van Damme? Uniquely flavorful and bold--it's a flavor combo you won't forget. Creative, consistent, and packed with flavor--Taco Bamba keeps us coming back again and again!

I'm obsessed with the ceviche! It's perfect... limey and a bit of coconut milk for a different twist! Service is always friendly! Thanks for a quick bite!

After a Sunday hanging out with my husband and friends, dinner was quickly brought up and thankfully close by was Taco Bamba. Upon arrival I could see that this location was packed which made me excited to taste the goods. They also had a wide variety of sauces near their beverage station that were being refilled so we had to try a bit of each of them (all delicious in their own way). The ambiance felt laid back with 90-2000s music, somewhat dim lighting and casual seating to enjoy street tacos on. I really enjoyed the creative name and flavor pairings with the tacos, everyone in our party ordered something different but definitely enthusiastically enjoyed their meal. Out of the two tacos I tried I definitely enjoyed the heat on the Dinga Dinga. Can't wait to try more tacos on another visit, definitely recommend!

Largest of the Taco Bambas I've been to. Unfortunately the lady taking orders was on her second day and messed up our order. She was nice but rang up items we didn't order.....chips and queso when we ordered chips and salsa. Sparklingly water instead of a margarita. It was odd. The food was good and makes a visit worth it. My first time having the clocktower calamari and it was everyone in my groups favorite menu item. The Korean chicken taco was also amazing. Perfect spice. The street corn and sope, meh pass. The vibe of this location was lively and active. A lot of people came through while we were there.

I ordered some taco from Taco Bamba recently for pick up. They have a wide variety of options on their menu. I ended up just getting 3 tacos which were really good (Camaron, Pollo al Carbon, and Taco Bamba). All of the tacos were great. I wish I try some other options on their menu. When I went in to pick up my food I saw so many other options of food that I got envious.

Industrial style set up to the restaurant with a decent long bag and plenty of space for seating. Seem like a good place for fun gather or happy hours but not a place I would go for intimate setting. Food 5/5 amazing truly impress me Specialty tacos are $5 and basic with just the choice of meat Taco are $4 Taco Bamba Taco- so nice with tender steak and spicy chorizo , it spicy so good you can stop eating Spicy Shroom Taco $5- My fav taco because I love the freshness of the grill mushroom and they put so much in there it was heaven Lengua Taco $4- Beef Toung it was cook nicely and soft Asada Quesadilla $8- It was good but not amazing, I feel like you get more meat with taco ratio compared to quesadilla I will definitely be back, plus the service was nice and fast to get food

We started getting food from Taco Bamba about a year ago. We have slowly been trying more and more items from their menu. So far we haven't found anything that hasn't been wonderful! It has taken us awhile to understand the menu online, especially figuring out the meat selection because we don't speak Spanish but trial and error has led to some go to favorites. Their food is always fresh. Their meats are always tender and good quality. The selection is not overwhelming but offers a good number of choices. We have never dined in but the few times we picked-up our order vs. having it delivered the restaurant has always looked clean. The staff has been polite and professional. Our whole family especially likes the sauces that are always served on the side so we can choose how spicy or tame we want our food each time. Overall this has now become our number one taco place in the area!

I had fast and friendly service at the Herndan location. Located inside the strip mall, next to the Giant Food Supermarket. I tried each of the Carne Asada, Carnetas and Grilled Chicken. All three were very tastey but a little pricey per taco in my opinion. You can take that with a grain of salt but I'm from Cali and have traveled to small towns in Central Mexico, so I've had my fair share of tacos. All in all a great meal and would go there again.

I don't understand the hype unfortunately, bamba is overpriced gentrified Mexican street food. Most of it is pretty good, but not $6/taco good- the guacamole is surprisingly awful, basically just avomash. The pack the bowl is probably the only decent bang for the buck. Every time I order delivery I get different sauces with my pack the bowl, this time I got none. I'm not sure what it's supposed to come with but I'd appreciate some more consistency.

I visited this place a few times and each visit was delicious. The large menu made me nervous but I was pleasantly surprised. Food - Nachos with Barbacoa - really flavorful and saucy but the chips were still crunchy. The barbacoa was tender and savory. Cup o'meat - a great value at $14. I got the chicken which was tender and juicy. It was a very large meal that could easily be split between two people. Guacamole - life changing. If you're thinking "do I really need guacamole?" The answer is yes. This was so creamy and the grilled onions added a subtle sweetness that was perfect. Breakfast empanada - delicious, however, the bacon inside is more like a thick piece of ham and not what I was expecting. The dough was so crispy and delicious though and the eggs were creamy and cheesy. Korean chicken taco - this was the only one that kind of let me down. It wasn't bad and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The flavor balance was just slightly off. I think pickled red onions instead of pickled cucumber on this would be better. Salsas - I tried every salsa provided at the salsa bar and they were all so flavorful. Pro tip: ask for the habanero pineapple salsa. My favorites were the habanero, verde, and taqueria. Service: Consistently good and everything was quick from the ordering process to the time it took to receive our food. Ambiance: Very fast casual vibe to this place but the bar is nice. Everything was clean and there is plenty of outdoor seating. My only complaint is that the chairs are pretty uncomfortable.

First time here. I'll start with the positive. The food was delicious. I had the Taco Bamba. It had tender skirt steak and chorizo. The flavors were really good. Also had the Jeneral taco. This was seared ahi tuna, cooked perfectly and also had great flavors. Tried all of the sauces and were all top notch. The negative would have to be the service and lack of heat. We were sat and greeted right away. But she never came back and went to the table next to us several times. So we went to the counter to order. She was nice and friendly. The second issue is that it was freezing in there. I had to keep my coat over my legs because it was so cold. They need to crank the heat. Overall I would definitely get food there again, but would most likely order to go.

My food was great and the staff was so kind, especially Ken! I plan on coming back soon!

This was my first time visiting. I had the stranger danger taco which was flavored excellently, however, the bbq pork was super tough. So tough, that it was extremely hard to chew. I truly hope that isn't the way that their pork is normally cooked as I feel that my serving was overcooked. Had the pork been cooked to perfection, tender, maybe? This would have been an excellent taco. I also had the taco bamba, whichi just wasn't a fan of. Our food took a little while to come out, however, the service was fine. I feel that I should go back on another day to give their stranger danger taco a fair chance.

This restaurant is clean and they have indoor or outdoor seating which is a plus. They have a decent bar so chill spot to get a drink and enjoy some good food. We were greeted and the nice gentlemen let us know we can view the menu posted above the bar or look at a paper menu. And if we have any questions please let him know. We ended up having questions so we asked the female at the register she was friendly and super helpful. I just picked my finance up from the airport and she was on a 14 hr flight so we both were hungry. She ordered mulita de birria and birria taco. I ordered two grilled chicken tacos and street corn. Our total was like $40 and I gave a tip of $5.68 because the cashier was super helpful. We also got two horchata drinks. The drink was yummy and my tacos were seasoned well, street corn was decent . My fiance loved the mulita de birria but the birria taco (lamb) was just ok and she wished it came with sauce. We will definitely come back again to try other dishes this place was recommended by my coworker.

Nice ambiance, staff is friendly, food was fast too. I just wish if you don't eat onions and cilantro, they'd offer a salsa with tomato and lettuce as options. The cabbage on my shrimp tacos wasn't shredded thin enough imho. If I had not ordered a large guacamole all 6 taco would've been completely plain. (Steak, chicken and shrimp tacos 2 each) plus spent .50 extra per to get flour instead of corn shells. But the proteins were flavorful.

Cute place, good food easy going! We stoped by it was pretty buzzy. Menu has a lot of choices

We ordered from DoorDash and the quality of tacos has gone way down. I tried to complain to DoorDash but we already ate the disappointing food and they require photos. I can say my taco bamba was nothing more than dry meat without anything but minimal cheese and wilted peppers. The other tacos were equally disappointing. The chips stale. So sad because when they first opened they were fantastic.

TLDR: amazing food, staff, drinks, and tequila options, but very busy due to just opening So happy they finally opened a location near me! I've been trying to take my partner to the Fairfax location but he refuses to drive more than 30mins for food. He ordered chips & guac, a taco bomba taco, and 2 Al pastor tacos dirty styled. Inhaled everything! I ordered taco de lengua dirty styled and the jeneral, loved both but traditional is better than dirty styled imo. We sat at the FULL SERVICE bar and also ordered their seasonal margarita (delicious!) and casamigos blanco. They just opened so it WILL be packed when you go, please be patient. The staff is amazing they're just slammed right now. But I think it's fair to say this is our new taco Tuesday spot. Also keep in mind my review is based off being a DINK household, so I can't speak on the experience of bringing kids here.

Such a strategic location for the Taco Bamba family and my family is loving it! We now live 5 mins away from a Taco Bamba and we are beyond excited. It is a great addition to the clock tower in Herndon. We had dinner here on their second day of opening and came back for lunch on the third day. Their second night of opening was busy. It was lines out the door an hour before closing time. Service was quick and amazing for opening week. Everyone was so friendly. The space was so organized, clean, and groovy. My only complaint is the loud music. I get that it's a lively atmosphere but the music was too loud. Even at 10 am in the morning, it was too loud. Food wise, it's everything we know and love about Taco Bamba. They don't skimp on the tortilla. The tacos are double the tortilla. I love their Mexican corn, spicy chicharrones, and this new calamari dish as their special for the clock tower location. The birria tacos are fantastic. The Jeneral with the ahi tuna, ginger slaw, guacamole, and sesame aioli was one of my favorite tacos. I also enjoyed the bamba cerviche which I haven't ordered before. Everything is just fun and yummy and the selection is great.

This location is new and is still ironing out some things. But overall it holds up to the standard of the one in Vienna. The food is awesome! I grew up in Las Vegas and always had authentic tacos there. It's been somewhat difficult to find tacos of a similar quality for a decent price since moving to Virginia. I'd say that these tacos come pretty close and aren't too pricey. The breakfast tacos are also delicious and worth a try. The torta de huevo was good but definitely will add meat next time. The breakfast empanadas are awesome. The service is still ironing some things out. They forgot to ask if the food was for here or to-go today (4/2/23) but they boxed it up when we asked about it so it made up for it. The staff are super nice and do what they can to make sure you have a good experience. The ambiance is super casual. There's a bar where you can hang out and watch sports and grab a drink. There's also indoor and outdoor seating. If you do sit inside, just be aware that the music is incredibly loud no matter the time of day. We've been in at breakfast twice and lunch once and we have to almost yell at each other to hear. Overall I really love this place. The OG Breakfast Taco and Migas Taco are awesome breakfast choices. The lunch and dinner tacos are all amazing. Definitely recommend stopping by for a fairly authentic style taco if you never have!

Visited here the first week it opened in Herndon for lunch. This was my coworker's first Taco Bamba experience & I am happy to say it was great and she approved (meaning we will be back). It was their second day open at this new location (with a full bar ). We got there early but there was already a line, thankfully we made eye contact with a gentleman behind the bar & he waved us over. We were able to place our orders & take a couple seats. There were some first week hick-ups like training new staff & running out of some food items but we enjoyed chips & salsa while we waited & chatted with fellow patrons & staff who were all super friendly. This location has a great vibe. Like all Taco Bamba locations it has the staple items and then some specific to the area. Apparently this used to be a Chucky Cheese location & there is taco paying tribute (although they had run out so didn't get to try it). The tacos are always good but don't forget the wings & corn. Also, they are a good morning food stop too. I got hubby a T-shirt & am really looking forward to visiting this location.

Make sure they include two bags of chips if you order for deliver salsa/chips and queso/chips. I only got one bag.

First time to this chain and their right down the road from me. Ordered online and had to look up the meat choices. They need photos near the options, lots of options tho. Went in to pick it up and it was ready, nice clean spot. I went before lunch so lots of parking. Theres both inside and outside seating. A sign said they serve breakfast all day and free coffee. Might venture inside sometime.

Food is great! Prices aren't too bad as it's roughly $5 for a taco. The thing knocking it down a star is that it's not very family friendly. The music is crazy loud -- wish it was turned down. We have a newborn baby who can sleep through a lot but the music had her crying in a minute. Speaking of newborn baby, there's no changing tables in the bathroom. We sat outside which was nice and they brought the food to us, but wish more restaurants made it accessible to visit with a child.

Delicious!! A little pricier but flavorful food. Large menu... lots of sauce options... worth giving a shot!

Visited here today 5/9 after 6:50pm, for the first time, I'm not from the area and relocated and was looking for some good tacos. I found this spot and decided to stop in, only to receive the poorest customer service I have ever experienced since moving here. I sat at the bar and yes it was full, I was ignored for a good 10 minutes. The guy bartender continued to make drinks and clean glasses without acknowledging me at all, Never looked up or gave eye contact but was 3 feet from me. Directly in front of me!! The lady bartender was directly beside him and said nothing either, both acting as if they were to busy. Once the bar was empty and it was just me and about 3 other people. I was still not acknowledged. They told the guest beside me bye but still never asked if I needed anything. Smdh!! Two men entered and sat directly beside me, the lady bartender rushed to them with menus and asking how they were. I'm still sitting there without anyone saying a word to me, Unexceptable!!! When I spoke up and told her I had been here waiting and wasn't acknowledged, she said that they are here all the time. Wth!!!! So just because they are returning guest they get treated a certain way!!!?? Who hire people like this?? She apologized and blamed it on the rush hour, the rush hour was over and it's still not an excuse to ignore customers. The guy bartender never said a word and continued to act rudely and as if he was so busy! Never again!! Don't come here! I usually tip well but I'm not giving my money away for the hell of it! The food was decent, I had the chicken nachos which were cold, i didn't even feel comfortable sending them back due to the service! I will not be returning!! Customer service should be number one in these days! But they dropped the ball on food and service!

Service is stellar. But I've frequented the other two Taco Bamba locations and unfortunately both the menu and food here at the Herndon location is a disappointing let-down... The clocktower calamari -- interesting but too sweet. Tacos? Tortilla edges were DRY. not crispy. dry! and crumbly. and ultra thick with the double tortillas. Meats were ok but not super flavorful or standout. I had to drown my tacos in salsas. Also, no tripa here ;)

Why is anyone going anywhere else in a Saturday morning for breakfast!? Got the chilaquiles and a torta with carnitas. Couldn't fit the torta into my mouth because it was gigantic but also so delightful and balanced in flavor with black beans and avocado and lettuce and etc etc etc. Cannot recommend more! The chilaquiles were tremendous. Crispy but also perfectly soaked in sauce and cheese and a fried egg. We were so happy to be there in an early weekend morning enjoying the free coffee and all the unlimited salsas. It's been two days and we are still talking about it.

Carne asada tacos are extremely greasy. No lime included with your $4 taco is insane. Salsas are decent but generic tasting. Nothing stand out about it.

Simply outstanding! My first time online/pickup order from here. Easy parking, walked in and out in 30 seconds. I got the Bon Chongo and Small Biggie Burger. Both were fabulous! Full of flavor and super-saucy (multiple napkins required -- not first date food!). The takeout order was ready on time, and handed over by a very friendly female staffer. Two little containers of salsa accompanied my order - but the tacos themselves were so flavorful, I did not need them (but the salsas are great! I am saving them for my lunch tomorrow). While not traditional tacos, the flavors and textures of these two unusual ones were spot-on. I will be back (and these two tacos were so good, I will probably order them again)!

Taco Bamba always hits!! The Jimmy Kabob and Biggie were our favorites and the queso is also such a nice addition. I try to get something new every time I go and I always love it. I wish they would open closer to me in Sterling but willing to make the drive to Herdon to get the best tacos around. Also please keep playing 90 R&B my toddler and I were jamming out. It would be 5 stars if they would just change their guacamole, the grilling method is just awful and I refuse to get it.

I recently had a family event not too far from Taco Bamba, and all the positive Yelp reviews convinced me to try this place out. I was in town for the weekend, so I got to try Taco Bamba twice, once for breakfast and once for dinner. There is a lot to praise about this establishment so why only 3 stars? Read on... Let's get the positive established first because there is a lot of it. Taco Bamba is a taco joint that features a bar and a party atmosphere. The music is thumping and the night I went for dinner there was a line that went right up to the door (about 10 people's worth of space) and it never quit the entire time I was there. The crowd was eclectic and the space was nicely decorated and clean. Seating ranged from bar seating to regular tables to high chairs at taller tables near the car. You go in, order from the cashier then proceed to a pick up counter on the other side of the restaurant. Near that is the soda machine and a bar with several different kinds of salsa ranging from mild to very spicy. There are small cups if you just want to drink water. It is a nice set up and I really liked the way the restaurant is intended to flow. I tried three items for dinner: The Jeneral, a taco featuring seared ahi tuna, sesame salsa macha, pickled ginger slaw, guacamole, esquites aioli, Fuego Taki Furikake, cabbage cup. This dish was fantastic. The tuna was perfectly cooked and the flavors were on point. Also, the structural integrity of the taco held up well. It's always sad when you take one bite of a taco and the whole bloody thing falls apart. This did not do that and I was very happy about that. I also tried two flavors of their wings. The buffalo flavored ones were okay, not the best, not the worst, just right in the middle. However, their dry rub wings were *fantastic*. They are grilled so they have a nice smokiness to the and the dry rub was wonderfully savory with a bit of a kick. I would order the dry rub wings again any time. So, what's the problem? Frankly it is service. After getting my receipt from the cashier, I went down to the end of the counter to wait for my food. And waited. And waited. I actually timed it after a while. From the time indicated on my receipt to the time I received my food, 28 minutes had gone by. Meanwhile, order numbers both before AND after me received their food. Now, 28 minutes is not bad if you're at a sit down restaurant but this is fast casual, not a steakhouse. And clearly they were able to get orders that came in before and after mine out, so it was frustrating that my order took so long. Now, I did indicate earlier in this review that they had a lot of people during the evening. Fair enough. The staff was definitely hustling in the kitchen and doing their best. So, let's go to the next morning when I went for breakfast. Yes, Taco Bambas has a really nice breakfast menu. I had the Huevos rancheros (tostadas, black beans, salsa ranchera, crema, cotija, cilantro, avocado & two fried eggs) which was *delicious* and I would eat it again any time. However, once again the service proved lacking. This time however, there were not scores of people waiting for food. It was just me and my friend and that's it. We were the only people in the place. And still, my food took almost 20 minutes to prepare. Indeed, they seemed to have completely forgotten about it until I walked up to the counter and asked where my food was (my friend had already finished most of her taco by the time I did this). They confessed that my ticket had apparently dropped to the floor and been swept up so they...forgot? Ignored my order? I don't know. I eventually got it but after the previous night's performance this was most frustrating. Taco Bambas has excellent food, a great atmosphere and I like the format. Unfortunately, their service leaves a lot to be desired.

Stopped by for dinner with a friend. I've visited this location before but took my food all the way home so I feel like a review featuring an experience where I'm dining in would make more sense. I don't know when the hype on this place is gonna die down, if ever. The line was almost to the door when we arrived but moved at a steady clip so our orders were both in at around 7pm. Be warned, between the jams blasting on the speakers and people & families from all walks of life, this place gets loud. Tables aren't terribly difficult to come across as they require good timing more than anything. It was about a 15 min wait for our food, not great but not terrible considering it was dinner time. I ordered the Mulita de Birria and 1 Greg's Jimmy taco. I was a bit leery of the lamb as sometimes it can be too gamey, but it was also my mistake to doubt Taco Bamba. Greg's Jimmy was a fairly standard take on a fish taco but I'm here to highlight something else. The birria tacos had splendid flavors and the consommé complemented it well, having enough flavor to enhance the experience without being too overpowering. The birria clears! The consommé hits! The opening of the consommé cup is questionably tiny considering the size of the tacos they're dishing out but I made it work, so you can too! My only regret was not ordering it twice.

Have the salad, there's so many layers of flavor and zero guilt. Entertain yourself with fish tacos or black shrimp tacos. Everything was delicious. Did I mention the big juicy pieces of steak in my salad?

The food was great I would totally recommend this location for authentic Mexican food. The service was fast but they were okay with the interactions. They also have outside seating .

Like most people these days, I'm a big fan of tacos. Many places make them and usually overpriced. These come in at a good price and taste great. I was at the bar and from the time I ordered to the time they placed the 3 tacos in front of me it was under 3 minutes. Seriously impressed. They also had a great selection. They also had loud grunge music playing if you are into that. It was good for me. recommend!

One of the first trendy Mexican places in the area. The food is good, the vibe is better, the happy hour is great, and service is excellent. Yes the music can be turned down two notches, but besides that this place is young and happening; not to mention it has good vegetarian options, too and it won't break your wallet. I'm very happy with Taco Bamba. They should have more trendy places like this.