Taco Bamba Rockville

Taco Bamba was an unexpected delight. We walked in a little skeptical -- the first thing that caught our eye was a painting of a rooster with a bare, featherless neck. For a moment, it felt more horror film than happy hour. But any unease vanished as soon as the food hit the table. We ordered Mexican Street Corn, The Best Life Torta, Taco Barbacoa, and Cerviche. To be honest we were bid confused by the menu and thinking that we ordered "The Best Life Torta" as a bowl so when Jeff the manager realized that without any hesitation he offered us both a complimentary "Pack the Bowl" with free choice of protein. The tortas turned out to be amazing, loved that there is alfalfa in the torta which soaked up the distinctive sauce nicely. In addition to Jeff's hospitality it just put it over the top. By the time we left, that featherless rooster didn't seem strange anymore -- it felt like part of Taco Bamba's wild charm. Great food, great people, and a reminder that the best meals often start with a little surprise.

Although I spent a short time at Taco Bamba, I had a very nice experience. Generally, speaking Taco Bamba is nice restaurant that specializes in street tacos. OMG, the spot has an AMAZING selection of taco combinations from your traditional/standard sort to more innovative tacos. For my dining experience, I went with four tacos (yes, I was starving): 1. One Night in Bangkok: shrimp & spicy chorizo larb, mint, basil, chiles, and crispy onion. 2. El Gringo: ground beef, bacon, lettuce, ranch, pico de gallo, and cheddar quesadilla 3. Fredneck BBQ: bbq pork shoulder, morita slaw, pickled onions, jalapeno, and cilantro 4. Johnny Danger: crispy pork chicharron, peanut chili crisp, hot honey, yuzu basil aioli, red onion, cilantro, scallion, and pickled habanero With the exception of El Gringo, I was impressed by all of my tacos with One Night in Bangkok and Johnny Danger being my favorite tacos. Don't get me wrong, El Gringo was not bad at all...it's just wasn't as good as my other three tacos. Also, the tacos (about $5-6 per taco) are generously stuffed with amazing ingredients. I thought the service was pretty good - the bartender was hilarious and made some great recommendations. While the tacos are made to order, the restaurant prepares them pretty fast. In fact, I think I received my tacos before receiving my margarita. ;) Price-wise, I thought the prices were pretty comparable to other fusion-style taco spots in the area. Although Taco Bamba is a little out of my way, I am more than willing to make this commute to try out some more of its tacos.

Favorite TexMex Americana Tacos I'm a big fan of the "new" and they've just introduced a new Bamba Double Smashburger. See this place truly is amazing TexMex Americana food, not straight Mexican because they do everything with a twist. I the burger was delicious, I'd eat it again. Check out their updated drinks menu which they routinely update.

Decided to try out Taco Bamba since my boyfriend and I used to get it all the time in Shirlington, VA. Obviously, you have to get the tacos here, it's what they're known for! The line moves quickly but they are busy. Our food took awhile (at least 15 minutes) to throw together a total of 7 tacos (4 were beef, 3 chicken). So personally, I think the kitchen could move a bit faster. It's noisy casual. I brought my dog in just to place an order and leave. No one said and anything and he was very well behaved.

I always see my co-worker ordering food from here so I figure let's give them a try. The staff were very nice. I asked since questions about done of their specials. I ordered a few different types of tacos. The food came and it did not disappoint. My favorite was taco al pastor but to be honest they were all delicious. Well be brining done friends with me my next visit.

I haven't been all over the country but quite a bit and I've had many many tacos. I find tacos to be quite tasty. I went here (Rockville) because I'm in town and had the best tacos I've ever had in my life. Most places you go hold back on flavor because they want to appease the general public allowing them to add flavor (salt, pepper, lime, etc.) if you need it. This place was a power packed punch of flavor to my senses with layers of flavor from lime to chorizo to cilantro. It was a great blend of spices in seasoning a bit of heat but not too much. Enough to make me sniffle and tingle the lips. Great Place all over the DMV. I highly recommend.

I enjoy hard tacos but gave this place a try. Nice for a small bite and my teen loves it. Service was good and place is fun but not my scene. I did take mine to go. The portion was small but tasty.

I said in my review of the Gaithersburg location, I'm fanatical about these tacos. The taco menu is divided into two parts, tacos tradicionales and tacos nuestros. I mostly traffic in the latter, but do not sleep on the traditional tacos. My wife's order always includes a birria, dirty style (flour tortilla, griddled with cheese on it). Standouts include the MoCo crab taco and Johnny Danger. Food comes out quick and the outdoor patio area adds a more relaxed option for seating over the normally-quite-loud indoor seating.

When you walk in it looks like a loud bar. Yes, they do have a bar as you walk in and it throws you off. No ask me if I need help. I walk around in this place lost, until I found the register. The young man was more focused on placing chips instead of taking my order. I was hoping to get a great torta, taco and corn. I would tell you that the chicken in the torta taste old. The Carne Asada Taco no flavor. The Mexican corn was good. This is my second Taco Bamba I visited and I will say "I don't recommend eat at these restaurants."

The food is great. They're happy hours are the best they're serving. Staff is the best. Their manager is awesome. He's just the nicest most personable guy the bartenders very personable and it's almost like your hometown corner bar and everyone likes that so taco Bamba is the place to be if you gotta go go on taco Tuesday night or any night for happy hour and you won't be disappointed

First time trying Taco Bamba. Tacos were very flavorful, but the meat was a bit dry. Got the pack the bowl for my mom. She enjoyed the variety of lettuce mix. Went right before the main lunch hour. Not very busy on a Sunday. Just a few tables of people. Got ours to go. Wait was minimal. Packing was good.

Waiting for the bookstore to open at Congressional Plaza and went for a walk around the strip mall. And there it was - a sign outside Taco Bamba reading "free coffee with breakfast". Oh my goodness. I ordered a single OG BREAKFAST TACO (cheddar omelet, bamba chorizo, guacamole, crema, cotija, pickled onion, cilantro, pico de gallo). It cost only $4.50 and I could swear it was made with love. It was chock full of ingredients in just the right proportions. The chorizo and pickled onions were the stars of the show, with the other flavors combining perfectly. The corn taco was delish. And the coffee was good too. They have a number of interesting tacos and other items on the menu and I'll be back. There's also a salsa bar with a half dozen different salsas/sauces. I got the hot one and it was both hot and had flavor - always a good combo. Nice vibe here. There's a large bar. The music is a bit loud. I wish I could report on more of the food here, but the single breakfast taco was filling.

Had take out to celebrate a friend's birthday and it was delicious. I had a tinga taco and pollo al carbon taco and both were delicious. The meat was tender and flavorful. Really enjoyed these tacos and look forward to trying more in the future!

The empanada and Turkish wrestler was very tasty! I loved all of the hot sauces they had for me to try it with each item. We ordered at the front and the food came out pretty quickly. There was plenty of space for us to seat. A huge parking lot (free) right in front of the restaurant. Both really great vegetarian options and I'm excited to go back to have it again!

Mushroom tacos are spicy and delicious! I also enjoyed the Mexican street corn. Music is a bit loud but service is prompt and attentive. I like this spot!

Taco Bamba is a fast casual place where you order at the register and then take your food to your table when it's ready. The food is delicious and very affordable, the vibe is fun, the ingredients taste fresh, and the menu has several vegetarian/vegan options. Recommend this local establishment!

Food: 4.5/5 I ran into Taco Bamba after visiting another store in the shopping center. I was randomly craving nachos so I decided to give the El Bacho Nachos a try. I got the nachos with chicken as the protein. The nachos were delicious! Service: 5/5 I chose to get my cheese at the side because I prefer to dip my chips and the staff was able to accommodate my request. The staff was helpful with explaining the menu options as well. I'll definitely go back again to try their tacos!

Delicious breakfast tacos all day long and comes with a free cup of coffee!! My Favorite, the Migas Taco has the cheese cooked right into the eggs so you get a mouthful of cheesy egg, bacon and pico in this overstuffed taco. Overstuffed is a wonderful thing for a taco! The staff doesn't mind if you watch them making the food and are very helpful with any ingredient questions. Great atmosphere with something for everyone including an adult beverage bar with bartender and salsa bar. Highly recommend! I can't get enough.

Taco Bamba is the BOMB!! Came here for happy hour on Tuesday at the recommendation of a friend and it was fantastic. I got the chicken quesadilla for my 7 yo, I got the Jeffery, my friend got two tacos, and we got the el bacho nachos to share. We were stuffed. The Jeffery is so unique and delicious, I was sweating eating it, but couldn't put it down! It's huge too! I'd love to come back for drinks. Seating is very casual and they also have free coffee all day. They had the Olympics on when we came. Prices are fantastic and I could not believe the Jeffery was only $5 during happy hour and tacos are $5 each at all times. I'm already planning my next visit.

Tried Taco Bamba in Rockville for takeout and was really impressed. The beef taco was absolutely delicious -- full of flavor and perfectly seasoned. For the quality and taste, the price is more than reasonable, which makes it an incredible value.

It doesn't have to be Taco Tuesday for me to check this place out! This is the go-to for great food and drinks. Plenty of seating, great prices and even better food. My favorites are the shrimp tacos and the Turkish wrestler. They also offer great tortas, I highly recommend the choriqueso. The street corn makes for a great side along with the chips and guacamole. The staff is super friendly and will definitely help you out if you need food recommendations. There's outside seating and it's wheelchair accessible. The ambiance is great, there's always music playing and usually sports on the tv by the bar.

I placed a request for a catering quote from Taco Bamba via their website. Without minutes, I received an email back with my quote and link to pay. Ordering was seamless and payment was required 48 hours prior to pick-up. The restaurant itself has both inside and outside seating. There are booths and high tops, also some seating around the bar. They offer free coffee and a fresh salsa bar with tons of options. The service was fast and friendly and I was in and out in less than 15 minutes. As promised, my order was ready at noon, double bagged and ready to go. While picking up my order, I ordered food for my husband and I. I had the huevos rancheros, while my husband had the shrimp, carne asada and carnitas tacos. The food was very tasty, cooked perfectly and seasoned just right. For my catering order, I had the Bamba Bar with shrimp, chicken, beef and pork. The portions were advertised to feed 20 people. Not only did it feed my 16 guests, we had plenty of leftovers for the next day. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the tacos, they were super tasty and very filling. I cannot wait to got back and patronize the restaurant again!

Went to check this place out. You order and pay at the front. Service was pretty fast. This place has a decent menu, the portions are kind of small so if you're really hungry make sure to get a few more! The flavors were great, it is a bit pricey but what isn't these days? Worth it if you need a snack.

I came to Taco Bamba on a Sunday afternoon. It wasn't packed and plenty of seating was available. It is fast casual here, you order and seat yourself wherever you please. This location is in Congressional Plaza, parking lot can get chaotic on the weekends since so many retailers share it so keep that in mind if you plan on coming on the weekend. My husband and I weren't super hungry so we ordered a few items to share and have our son try. - Bamba Fries - This comes with Carne Asada, Chorizo, Queso, Pico de Gallo, Serrano Chiles, Crema, Cotija and Grilled Guacamole. You definitely need a fork when eating this, all of the toppings are dumped on top of the fries and it is hard to scoop them up without using a fork. I enjoyed these and it wasn't overwhelmingly spicy as long as you don't take a bite of the peppers. If you like spice then eat the peppers for a strong spicy kick. - Carne Asada Taco - This comes with Seared Beef, Onions and Cilantro. This wasn't my favorite, the beef was tough to chew. - Al Pastor Taco - This comes with Spiced Pork, Pineapple, Onions and Cilantro. The meat was very flavorful. I am not a huge fan of pineapples in my taco, but I still enjoyed this and would order again. Overall, this is a decent taco spot with a variety of options on its menu. Staff were polite and food came out quickly. I would definitely come back here again :)

Sat at the bar & loved the overall atmosphere. It was lively but still inclusive for solo, small groups, and families. Food was flavorful & drinks were tasty! I got the ceviche, shrimp taco & fish taco. Next time I'll try the fish taco "wet". Smash burger had raving reviews by both people sitting next to me. I would return again!

Noise is bombastic, too much. Food is always awesome and staff friendly. To go, or outside is worth it

I want to start this review by emphasizing that a visit to Taco Bamba is incomplete without ordering the Elote--it's simply extraordinary and truly the best! This isn't my first experience at Taco Bamba; I live nearby and have developed a deep appreciation for this remarkable place. The happy hour radiates joy, and the bar service shines brilliantly. My favorite bartender is Jessi. She embodies excellence--welcoming patrons with a genuine smile and delivering service that elevates the entire experience. Her attentiveness in checking for water and her vibrant personality create an atmosphere that feels like home. What not to love about this place?....

I was a bit skeptical since the tacos are a bit pricier than what I'm used to, but they are huge! I loved the birria taco, it was perfectly cooked. Great spot to chat and catch up with friends!

Oh what a time to be alive! We had an amazing time together with my son and his Fiance on Taco Saturday!! Yes, I made that up hahah! The food was amazing, drinks was on point and the service was phenomenal! There is a nice vibe in the restaurant...I will definitely come back! Until next time, cheers!

Delicious, great variety of food items. Love all the taco options. Will definitely return

Love their food and service. It's a restaurant we always go to when we are in DC. I like it so much that I buy Taco Bamba gift cards for my son, his wife, and grandson because I know they love it too.

Taco Bamba may have good tacos, but my go-to here is the torta tradicional with carne asada. Who could resist carne asada (tender and well seasoned!), black beans, avocado slices, black beans avocado, jalapenos, and chihuahua cheese, sandwiched between a nicely toasted roll?! Not me! If you're in the mood for something other than tacos, Taco Bamba has got you covered.

Very good tacos, my wife had some breakfast items for lunch, everything was very good. I like the extra salsa fixins bar and self-serve drinks. In the past, the music has been too loud for our taste, but this time the music was there, but not too loud. Will definitely be back!

Stopped by for their breakfast recently which o think is very underrated. Great breakfast menu and will be coming back. I do wish they better labeled their sauce bar...it was a bit of a guessing game on a few of them but luckily they all tasted yummy.

The food was delicious I ate the Turkish Wrestler tacos and my friend got two different tacos. I love that we were able to mix and match tacos. We shared a chips and guac which was so fresh and was perfect to share for two people. We loved that they had salsa in bottles by drinks that we could take if we wanted. We ordered at the front before sitting down. The staff were friendly and service was quick. The restaurant was not too crowded. I was easily able to find a table in the back with my friend. I can't wait to go back.

First time here while visiting family. The location is good and clean. The food is also good. My favorite item was the corn on the cob-that was delicious and I would highly recommend it! We ordered the guacamole and chips-chips weren't fresh and were in a bag with a side (in a plastic cup) of guacamole. This place have a bar (a plus there!) we tried the margarita and those were good. We ordered the nachos and those were ok. Not your average Mexican place. Service was fast. Overall experience was good.

We LoOoOove the food here - but for the 3rd time, from 3 different people, on 3 different times, the cashiers have been so rude to me/my daughter. They huff and puff if you're slow to order, roll their eyes in front of you!!!! if you ask for any modifications (for us due to allergies) and then no thank you or enjoy your meal or hello welcome niceties or anything. So we therefore conclude: from now one - we're just gonna order online, grab it to go then just eat outside their patio like, really? If your job is to talk to people, then learn some Customer Service Skills. At the end of the day, it's just tacos guys.

Second time trying Taco Bamba at the Rockville location and although service is fantastic, the food is so so. The salsas are great but the food itself is overly salty. If you want authentic Mexican tacos, you're better off going somewhere that is not franchised or a taco truck. This time around we opted to sit at the bar and service was quick and easy. Would definitely come back maybe for happy hour or just a quick hangout spot. We ordered chips and salsa, carne asada taco, pollo al carbon tacos, and Bamba wings in the chili garlic rub.

Lo-ve-it! I really enjoyed the variety of their offerings and their portions. Super great find in my area. The flavors were really good. I did not enjoy the service so much and the cleanliness could have been better. But, I'm definitely going back and try their cocktails too.

Taco Bamba is real good! I had the carne asada tacos, al pastor nachos, the shrimp tacos, and the birria tacos..all tasty..but my faves are the shrimp and birria tacos. Ordering online was straightforward and easy..and pickup was efficient. I Like the empanadas but they don't offer it this location (as far as I know). The flavors of each taco meat is flavorful and the toppings are authentic..and you have the option to add whatever else you want on it. Parking is ok, as this location is in a shopping center. I think i prefer another location of taco bamba as the food tasted a bit better there..but it could've been an off day at this location. I recommend!

Well I had really high expectations to eat some tocos in the area my wife and I ordered a couple of things to try out mostly tacos Fish, tinga, pastor, chorizo and carne asada my favorite was fish taco crispy fry fish slaw was good , pastor was really dry and hard to chew, chorizo same dry over cooked, chicken tinga just bland and soggy when I try to eat it my tortilla fell apart, asada was ok we did order some margaritas over sweet and they had a funky after taste like when the lemon or lime juice it's old , overall it was pretty pricey I will give it another change to come and try out but not any time soon

The service and food is subpar. Cashiers always have an attitude. There's better taco spots than this.

Happy Hour offers good prices - but not on the weekends. The food is good - street tacos great. Staff is attentive. The ding on the stars? I asked for a bit of guac on my shrimp taco. Was told "no problem." But when the bill came - was charge $5.50 plus tax for "guac and chips" - even tho no chips came and all I wanted was a bit on the taco. That diminishes my desire to head back there - even though it is a good place.

Amazing place for tacos in Rockville. Their menu offers a wide selection of things, including a number of unique tacos like "Turkish Wrestler" (vegetarian taco featuring cauliflower) and "Moco Crab." I played it safe and got two traditional tacos (Birria and Carnitas), as well as the Taco Bamba (has skirt steak, chorizo, chicharron, and more). All were absolutely delicious! They were flavorful and not too messy to eat. I like how the tacos came with two tortillas. I also got to try some of my husband's Mulita de Birria (kind of like quesobirria quesadillas). Those were really good, although I wish it came with more birria broth/consomme. The Mexican street corn (elote) also tasted good. They also have a variety of sauces you can get on your own, but the ones considered hot weren't that spicy. Also, this place is casual -- you order at the front of the bar, get a beeper that tells you when your order is ready, and seat yourself. There was plenty of seating when I went there on a Sunday evening. I am definitely coming back to try some of the other unique tacos (tacos nuestros).

Had the beef nachos and they were pretty good. Nice employees. Fun atmosphere and has a nice front patio to enjoy food outside.

I got both the lamb and Carne asada tacos (dirty style with corn tortilla) I was worried I might not have ordered enough but the 2 tacos were very filling! Each bite had a bit of everything and the flavors were . There was a decent amount of seating which is always great and I just really enjoy the area overall.

I didn't take pictures. This place never disappoints. This literally has the most creative tacos I've had in a long time.

The service was wonderful. The tacos were good. The ambiance was not spectacular, but it is a Street taco place, not 5 star dining. I will definitely go again.

Holy HECC how did I rest on this place? Came here purely on a whim, and absolutely don't regret it! Despite being busy, service was fast! Finding a place to sit wasn't difficult either. The only tricky part was figuring out where to order and pay, but otherwise everything else was super easy. Loved the mix of high and low it areas so that customers can choose their own ambiance. The food was A. MAZ. ING. some of the best TexMex I've had in some time! I had the little bit of everything while my husband got two tacos. Not a bite left behind. Absolutely returning!