Taco Bamba Springfield

This is one of the best Mexican good spots I've been to so far. They have the best Mexican street corn 🌽 I've ever tasted. They have an extensive menu, with plenty of options to choose from. There's one television at the bar area. It's always on sports, but the volume is never up. When it comes to atmosphere, I'd give it a C+ to a B-. This place is right across from a Cold Stone Creamery, so that's an added bonus!

We stopped here on our way back from Reagan for a bite to eat and we were very pleased with our impromptu decision. Fun atmosphere, friendly staff, and a great selection of tasty food. Id definitely come here again if I'm in the area.

Holy cow - the margaritas and tacos were phenomenal! Some of the best tacos I’ve had in a long time. The tacos came out quick after ordering and were piping hot. Getting them “dirty style” is the way to go.

Ordered the Tacos Al Pastor and the Bamba Ceviche. Washed it down with a couple of XX Amber's. It was a different take on a normal ceviche, however it was very tasty. The tacos were just right. It took a bit to get the food due to it being extremely busy with sit down and take out orders on Cinco de Mayo.

Found this place by accident! I happened to look through the windows and saw they had tacos and chips and salsa!!! The tacos were not only flavorful but very affordable! As for their chips and salsa, their smoked salsa is very flavorful!!! The bartender takes your order, and she is very nice and patient. The food is always hot and the orders is accurate. Of course you can dine-in and parking is available. It's my preferred taco spot! You'll enjoy it!

So I came here because the girl at my hotel recommended it. I got good food, but what also made it cool was the attitudes. Bailey (bartender/ server/ host) really did her thing to keep people feeling good and not forgotten. It was slow the first time I visited because it was late, but I ended up dining 2 more times because the food and the attitude of the staff was consistent throughout. I met a staff member named Tony who was just cool to meet. I found out he's the GM. Like dude legit served me my food, more than once. Talking about servant leadership. I have earthen at many places, to have a GM who would work like the workers is truly impactful.. When tell you, good food and even better attitudes... it was awesome. Even the patrons had good attitudes. And the price was good for what you ate. Sorry I wrote so much, but it was worth every trip. Sorry for the long review, but I don't regret giving it ☆☆☆☆☆!!!!

Went back again and had the smashburger taco. Had to get some more Mexican street corn too. Loved this. I had the coco loco taco and the gringo taco. The coco loco was awesome. I also had the Mexican street corn. What was outstanding, is they close at 9 but had patrons and weren't kicking them out. Other restaurants turn down lights and shut off music. Their customer service is top rate. They have a small bar area with a decent beer selection on tap. Outside and inside dining.

My girlfriend and I come here usually about once a week, and we absolutely love it. The tacos are delicious but not too expensive, and the staff is amazing. Bailey at the bar is always super friendly, fast, and fun to talk to. If you don't have time to sit at the bar, Carol at the counter is also amazing and super nice. Can't recommend enough!

Have had two great experiences so far at this Taco Bamba location in Springfield off Backlick road. The Arabe and El Diablo tacos are my favorite, and all of the taco combinations have their own special kick. I normally order ahead online and service has always been friendly and accurate.

Great local spot if you're hungry and looking to fill up real quick. Great service and prices. I had "the Jeffery" and give it a strong 7 The Bamba ceviche... strong 8 The Ricky Bobby, give it a 7. We caught happy hour and had magaritas which I will say was strong but that's how a happy hour drink should be! Great business! Will come again!

Went to Taco Bamba for happy hour on Memorial Day and was not disappointed! $5 margs and delicious menu items are a great pairing for a fun afternoon hangout. Special shout-out to the bartender, William! He was so kind and made us feel right at home. The ambiance is very lively and a bit on the louder side. Also, be prepared to experience a warm temperature if dining in. Besides that, the restaurant is very clean and is well decorated. Will be back again!

Ambiance: (3/5) There is great seating. The music is so loud I couldn't think. Also, it was so hot that I could sit for more than 15 mins. Price: (4/5) Prices are average for the area. Food: (4/5) The BEC empanada was really good. The sauce on the side really helped add flavor. I wish the actual empanada was seasoned better. The breakfast taco was also really good. It is well seasoned with a great variety of toppings. Service: (5/5) Food came out quick and staff was very nice.

Overall: fun menu, delicious food, fast-casual ambiance but with a bar You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. We've been to a bunch of Taco Bambas but it was packed the night we went to this location. They have traditional and specialty tacos. I always try three different specialty tacos and they never disappoint. They are all so fun and packed with balanced and fresh ingredients. Each menu seems to have a few tacos special to that location that are themed in a way representative of that location which is cute. I love their salsas and that they have a salsa bar. The bathrooms at this location were pretty gross and not well maintained when I was there.

I swear Taco Bamba never disappoints me whether you eat in or get take out. We've been coming to this location for the last 2 years and we are always happy with our tacos. My favorite has got to be the Ricky Bobby. We also love the arabe, the Jefferson, the carne asada fries and the margaritas. When I'm craving tacos my go to spot is taco bamba. They also always play good music and customer service is excellent! Can't forget about their yummy salsas, they have a variety to pick from to complement your tacos.

The short - they offer up a newer school take on both traditional and modern tacos that are delicious and fun. They also have a bar and fun drinks for days with sporting events going on. The service is pretty much self-serve after you order your food at the front counter (unless you're sitting at the bar). I love the casual, bar feel and the general ambiance of the Taco Bamba locations. They also offer regional specific tacos on their menu depending on which location you visit, which I think is a great touch. Most importantly, their food is good. All the tacos are generous in portion size and come with a medley of toppings and sauces that work really well together. They do a great job of combining flavors and cooking their proteins into a cohesive taco. Have yet to be disappointed with any of their locations. Great experience and would definitely recommend for some yummy tacos.

Blood orange margaritas and breakfast tacos are always delicious here. Joshua was our bartender and he was attentive and made tasty drinks to boot! My first selection was the BEC empanada and huevos rancheros (which was SO delicious that I forgot to take a pic, it is my favorite breakfast item, so will try to remember next time). We typically sit at the bar because the service is so good there and the seats are in front of the new TV. The football game was on and the music was at a decent level, so you can talk to your friends and have a great time. One of our favorite go to places for breakfast when it's not a weekend, because not everyone serves brunch all the time.

Great food as always and tacos never miss at all! The variety of this place is enough to please anyone!

Absolutely the best. As a growing chain they have nailed it. Try the Ricky Bobby and an assortment of all the totally unique tacos.

Tacos are good. There are better taco places in the area but these are way better than decent. I like bringing out of town visitors yet mostly for a different vibe. However, I don't like the ambiance as much anymore since they no longer have the outdoor seating. I know it was only because of COVID and it takes away parking, but the inside is so terribly loud, it's uncomfortable. The moment you walk in, music is louder than you'd expect so people are talking loud just to hear themselves, it's overstimulating and with the sound of the metal chairs being moved, you can't escape it. I'd probably only do carry-out from now on or find a place with a nice patio, unfortunately.

Tacos here are yummy! Came for the first time today, and their tacos hit the spot! It's an order at the front and seat yourself spot unless you're sitting at the bar. A clean simple walk in and dine. The guy at the front was super nice and helpful. I got the carne asada, carnitas and taco bamba. They all had good flavor, and the only thing I wish I could change would be to have the tortillas be a bit thinner. One flaw is that the soda dispenser leaks when you're filling your cup, so you get liquid all over your hands. Something that can be easily fixed. I'm only visiting Virginia for a few days, but I would totally come back again if I get the chance!! 10/10!!

Pretty good spot to hit up if you want good food, great drinks and a nice atmosphere. I enjoyed my bamba fries and would get it again, plus try anything else on the menu. My experience could've been better if when I ordered my it came out on time, but somehow it got skipped and I waited over 30 minutes. They did give me my refund and the food was still delicious, so I can't be too bad and just think it was a small mistake. I will certainly be back to this place soon.

If you can't find something you like here then you should just stop eating food. The menu is extensive so it can be overwhelming. I always get the gringo. And 2/3 other tacos that catch my eye. The service is always great and fast.

This location never lacks on their food quality. Always hits the spot service is friendly and quick. The ambience is always good

So, so good! A no brainer for us! Our family orders takeout from Taco Bamba about once a week. The food is consistently delicious (favorites: Bamba fries, carnitas/carne asada/pescado tacos, tortilla soup). The flavors are rich and different, without straying too far from traditional. They are always busy, although turn around time has been really good (30 mins max), but definitely order ahead! Inside there's music bumping, and the bar area is almost always busy. Self serve station with a variation of salsas/sauces is nice too. Highly recommended if you want a no-fail meal!

Such a good spot to come to on the weekdays when you don't feel like cooking but want some yummy food! I've come here with my husband on multiple occasions and it's never disappointed. You can find a taco for every craving. They also have good sopes and wings.

Busy busy at lunchtime. The menu has a TON of food and drink options to choose from. Tacos were good, but not the best I've ever had. The spicy shroom taco definitely had a kick, the coco loco shrimp (coconut shrimp) taco was by far my favorite - idk if they offer this at every location. The churros are a great treat to share at the end of the meal, and come with a yummy dulche de leche sauce. They are served warm :) the music playing was rock/screamo? It was fine because the place is generally loud, but kinda interesting.

This is what Taco Bell wishes it could be. Came here for the first time ever and was pretty impressed by the quality of the food at a decent price range. The inner portion has a separate bar area so you can easily come here for drinks and some fresh tacos. I came here and tried a quesadilla and a couple of tacos. Everything tasted great and real. The service was also pretty quick. The best way to describe this place is it being the Chipotle version of Taco Bell with an added bar to separate it from the competition.

I came here earlier today with my sister as we were stopping by in Alexandria for a special matter, and we were looking for a chic and laid-back taco spot. Taco Bamba in Springfield pretty much checked all the boxes for us - plus it was technically only a little bit off the beaten path, whilst situated ever so approximately on (or along) the road back. Located in a casual, up-scale spot directly adjacent to the main road. Parking is plenty and accessible, thanks to the lot in front. I initially did not know what to order, so I looked for reviews to guide me to a sumptuous taco dish. Oh Magic 8 Ball, what should I order here? Just looking at the menu, I decided on a Taco Bamba. From a recommendation there, I picked up the Ricky Bobby was also very much in-demand here, so I locked in on that as well. My sister had two fish tacos, and Corn On the Cob. The Pescado and Al Pastor; I know the former is Spanish for -- quite literally -- "fish". Both were healthy picks overall. Important bit -- I recommend getting at least *two* tacos. Each taco item is priced at or below $5, and only includes (the meat and ingredients) packed in a small flour tortilla. I attached pictures so others can judge for themselves. I would dare say one is not enough by itself, however. Dined in inside, near the window facing the storefront. Seats were just plastic stools but not uncomfortable. Atmosphere was decent. There were a lot of people here at the time we came -- around 1pm for lunchtime. The Corn On the Cob was simply excellent, and dare I say "to die for". I have not had occasion to have it before. The Mexican style is excellent. A lot of cheese packed on top of it. Creamy and cheesy. Just wonderful. I didn't want to stop, but it was not my dish, so I only had a few (customary) bites to be safe. Both my tacos were excellent. They both had red peppers and similar ingredients, so I couldn't tell them apart. There was one with carne asada -- the longer and premium, finger-length steak cuts. I liked that taco a lot more. A new personal favorite. The other one was good too, but not great. Overall, the food and ambiance was rather on point here. I hesitate to give full marks here, but for a casual lunch on the long(ish) drive back, this taco joint definitely hit the spot. Tacos. Casual. Light (not overly filling). Modestly priced. Tacos. Really can't go wrong with this in mind.

Taco bamba is a really good taco joint in the area. I ordered the tacos Al pastor as well as a coconut shrimp taco. Both were really tasty. I love how they allow their customers to get as much sauce as they please and have lots of varieties. The tacos are very greasy and messy but overall I enjoyed the experience.

I've been here before but it's been YEARS so it honestly felt like the first time again. I got the muleta de birria and it was BOMB! I felt it was such a treat to have it the way it's traditional prepared w| goat meat! I honestly think I enjoyed it more than the beef! My rating is strictly based off THAT experience. The Tinga was more less than in my opinion. Very dry and not much flavor. The Ricky Bobby was good. It was nice and juicy. Will be back to try more items and I'm definitely getting the muleta de birria again!! BOMBBBB Follow me on all social platforms to keep up with my food adventures at @melrosemunchies

Great service! One of the bartenders, Jeremy greeted us and offered some menus and options to dine in or takeout. He gave us so many options for appetizers and entrees and was pretty helpful with our choices. We found out that he's still in training and we were surprised that he hasn't been bartending here for months! He's super sweet with so much energy, that it's infectious. The food is pretty good. Sad to see they don't have burritos or hard shell tacos, but other than that its was good. Plenty of sauces ranging from mild to spicy. Atmosphere is pretty good just the music is pretty loud. Definitely stopping by again! Thank you Jeremy!

This place, ok no AC ok but the service was off and then a roach walking on the bar. Crazy

I've been to taco Bamba many times to grab some tacos and everything has always been delicious, but yesterday took the cake for excellent customer service. A large group of us came for drinks and food. The margaritas were absolutely delicious and sneaky strong. The food was delicious and everyone got something different to try. The manager and workers constantly came over to check on us and joke. Everyone was so sweet and the manager even bought us a round of drinks. We will definitely be back!!

Very friendly staff, the bartender was qiuck. The food was great, would absolutely visit again.

First time back in a year. My son has the chorizo taco Mexican Street corn beans, and rice and I had a Barria taco absolutely delicious. The consommé was flavorful the food, freshly prepared and hot. There was nothing left when we finished home run we will certainly be back.

taco Bamba is a good spot! My husband and I popped in here the other day and we are usually met with less than enthused bartenders but not this day....we met Bailey. She greeted us immediately as we walked in and invited us to sit at the bar. We gladly accepted. Bailey was friendly attentive and provided us warm customer service. The food is always on point I did a couple veggie tacos and my husband had the shrimp tacos and he loved them Thank you Bailey for making our visit extra special

4.5 stars The service was nice and they had a great selection of salsa. We got the loco coco or something shrimp taco, the fish taco, carne asada, el pastor, and birria taco. They were all pretty good! The best one was definitely the loco coco shrimp taco. I took off half a star because their fish taco was not very good and the el pastor was kind of dry. Overall very good and I would definitely go back. My husband also loved the churros!

Stopped by on Sunday. Busy but not overly packed. Menu is a little different then what you might be used to at a taco place. Music choices are great! There were 4 of us so we got to try a few different things. I got the carne asada "dirty" I didn't change anything cause I was curious. Definitely order one of these. The chili sauce was so yummy. First bite I literally envisioned a cheesesteak. Meat was good and tender. Hubby got Al pastor tacos. I thought the meat was a bit spicy but hubby liked it. My son got carne asada and personalized his and he really liked his. My daughter got a quesadilla with steak. Pretty basic. Chips are good we got both guacamole and queso. Also tried the churros. Yummy but no cinnamon and sugar. They are plain and you dip in the sauce. Will definitely go again

Food was excellent. I got the Migas taco, ElGingo taco, and street Corn on the Cob. Loved it all! Only one bathroom, long wait for some reason. Bathroom was a hot mess, pee everywhere. Loud music made it too hard to hear table conversations. It's like that everytime I'm here. Seating is self-serve. Every available table was dirty and not wiped down. Was here for an hour and no staff came out to clean the tables. Garbage cans overflowing. And no place to put your finished tray. Beside these facility issues, the food still makes it worth coming back for.

Great food, great staff, horrible sound systems in most of the restaurants. I work near most locations, it's my go to lunch.

Met some friends at Taco Bama for dinner last night and enjoyed the experience. The shop is located in a strip mall. It's on the end of one of several long buildings, so it has windows on two sides, which is nice. Parking is convenient and there is an outdoor patio. There is a small bar area in the middle of the room and the grill is in the back where you place orders and pick up food. You can also order food at the bar. There are long communal tall counters with stools on 1/3 of the floor and 4-top tables on the last 1/3. We ordered beers and sodas. The yeungling beer we ordered was flat. Turns out we were getting the last of the keg. For the soda I was handed a plastic cup and self-served at the fountain/condiments station. One of our party is a Taco Bama affectionado and he ordered BBQ Pork Empanadas and Asada Fries for the table as appetizers. Both were very good with the Asada Fries being everyone's favorite. We ordered tacos and I had a Taco Bama (signature) taco that was ok but too dry for my taste. I also had a Ricky Bobby which was very good! I'll definitely have the Asada Fries and Ricky Bobby next time I go back. We went for dinner on a weeknight. We got there around 5:30 and left a few hours later. It was funny listening to the transition in the music played during our visit. Came in to 80s rock and left with more contemporary music playing. It was a montage spanning 40 years of popular music. Thanks Taco Bama for the trip down memory lane, but I really didn't need to be dragged back into the 80s and 90s.

This is my first time at Taco Bamba. We loved it! I had the quesadillas with roasted lamb. My husband and son had the Bce empanadas. There was very little conversation while we ate! My sons are looking for one near us in NC.

I love this place so much!! Out of all the Taco Bamba locations I tried this one is the biggest with the most seating. They have a nice variety of tacos, sides, quesadillas and even enchiladas! I always get the chicken quesadilla here and it is the best The cheese in it is melted to perfection. I also love the carne asada dirty style and the foo luchador!! My other favorites are the arabe and el gringo Their chips and guacamole is so good too! So far everything I tried is absolutely delicious. The other locations are amazing too but I love the Springfield location the best. I can't wait to be back!

We ordered carnitas tacos and carne asada tacos The tacos were overwhelmed by having 2 corn tacos wrapped around them. The meat had no sauce and was lacking in flavor. Even after trying the sauces provided, there wasn't enough flavor. The chips and guacamole was good and fresh, however.

On Saturday, July 29, 2023 I treated my husband to lunch at Taco Bamba at 6259 Little River Turnpike Alexandria, Virginia 22312 for his birthday. ( 61 and fabulous). We had visited this franchise before but most importantly we were so excited to know that this franchise had a location in Virginia where we live. You see, our daughters live in Maryland and they took us to this place called Taco Bamba in Gaithersburg (670 Quince Orchard Road Gaithersburg Maryland 20878) and we had the most amazing time. The food was fantastic, fresh and delicious. The service was excellent and we got our order as we ordered it. In "no" we didn't due the automated tip when we paid for our orders. We had over eight people in attendance and my husband paid for everything while we waited for him to pick up the food so he couldn't see paying a tip for service not rendered and we received our food as we had ordered it. Everything right after another. Amazing time. Totally recommend list location. It's my husband's birthday, We ordered several of The Jeffrey and chips and queso. I'm sure my husband wanted a mix drink but because of me he held back and we got coke soda instead. I love him so much. The day was about him and what he wanted but he cared about how I felt. Keep in mind we had plans for Ruth Chris Steakhouse (106 Crown Park Avenue Gaithersburg Maryland ) but because of the reviews ( Being an open table VIP clients )we cancel and here is where he wanted to go. You got to love someone that likes what he likes. So stay with me everyone. I'm almost done. I mentioned before we arrived at the Little River Turnpike location and was able to quickly place our order. From what we could tell we were second in line behind two gentlemen together. So we were next. My husband placed his order for three of The Jeffrey and chips and queso and because it was my treat I paid for the order which was over 30 dollars. I choose not to pay a tip and got my receipt. I must say that the cashier was very inviting, he gave ordering conversation to the menu which you don't find much anymore. Like he knew the menu the ingredients everything and was very personable. He even wished my husband a happy birthday. While we went to find a set and get our sauces we noticed the line getting longer. There may have been three tables unserved looking around the room but we figured it didn't matter we knew that we were behind the two guys. However, That's not what happened. After everyone before us had gotten their food including the two gentlemen we noticed the first table got there food before us an we had ordered before them and the guys before us had already left I told my husband that something isn't right. I wanted to cancel our order. I just felt so uncomfortable being there. After waiting over fifteen minutes and watching over ten people be served before us left us totally confused. My husband at this point complained that we had number 74 we had only order four items and complete tables of six or more people were being served before us. I don't want to believe that we were treated differently because we were an interracial couple I don't feel that we were targeted in that way but what I do believe and how we were made to feel is that since we didn't tip our order wasn't important as others. We finally got our food which was delicious and hot therefore I stand behind the fact that at this location if you're not willing to pay a tip your order will be made last. So for us having had this experience we are choosing to spend our money at the franchise Gaithersburg location even if it means traveling 60 miles to do it. It's all about how you make someone feel. This wasn't a good experience for us. So I don't recommend this location if you're not willing or can't afford to pay a tip.

The Good: Diverse menu, fun atmosphere, great salsas. The Bad: Slow single register to order at (unless they tap the one at the bar), and located right next to the drive-thru to the Chick-fil-a. Taco Bamba is dishing out good drinks and Mexican street food staples such as elotes, mulita de birria, and (huge!) sopes. They also have tortas, traditional meat tacos (lengua, al pastor, barbacoa, etc.), and unique tacos (i.e., Turkish Wrestler - cauliflower, labne caesar dressing, ezme chili sauce, basil, and chili threads). I'm personally a big fan of their sopas, and these are large enough to be a meal in themselves. Their lengua, birria, al pastor, and barbacoa are legit and good in whatever form you want (sope, taco, torta, you name it). I do like their tacos, but I was hoping for them to be a bit smaller and closer to a mini street taco size, but nothing to dock points off for. There are two choke points when it comes to Taco Bamba: the single register for ordering and its proximity to the Chick-Fil-a drive-thru. The folks manning the register are fairly quick no matter what time of day, but it's the other customers that really slow it down. If they've got question or are relaying an order to the cashier via a phone, everyone else is waiting on them. A second register is available at the bar and sometimes they'll open it up for regular orders if the line starts to get long. You just don't know if you'll be in line for 2 minutes or 15 The other issue is beyond Taco Bamba's control. The Chick-fil-a that is in the same plaza is not standalone. It's a part of a strip mall and the drive-thru wraps around the whole building right in front of Taco Bamba and sometimes out onto the street. It makes it quite a nightmare to get into and out of the plaza. But if you're careful and dedicated to the taco cause, it's worth it to park in the middle of the plaza and walk vs getting as close as you possibly can.

The varsity of tacos were pretty descent. Others were just a not try again. The salsas were ok. The Chicharrón basket was nothing I expect. Looked clearly like a store bought bag and thrown in a paper tray. The taco bamba was just blah and the amount of meant was the size of your pinky nail. Just skippy on the meats for the tacos. It just seemed like utter chaos inside. The music was beyond loud. The staff some were nice others just looked at you crazy when I order a number of tacos to try. Paid for a bag of chips didn't get it and the cashier still won't give me some when I showed the receipt. When I did get chips came out like looking and tasting like Mission tortilla strips. Overall I'll choose chipotle over this place.

What a surprise - second time I tried Uber Eats from this place. First time you will see in my previous review they left out two items. Today I try again and they left out 1 of 3 tacos I ordered and paid for. I order 3 tacos and get 2. Wasn't even a big order. Is it seriously that hard to double check mobile orders? Do you know how disrespectful it is to not double check Uber Eats or food delivery orders - people pay for delivery, upcharged menu prices, and tip, and you can't even double check the order? So tired of this place. And can't even reach anyone at the location to ask for a refund. Press 2 to speak to someone and after a minute it goes back to main menu. Been trying for 20 minutes. What a total dump. Never ordering from here again. Love the food but I'm not giving my hard earned money to an incompetent location again.

We decided to stop by Taco Bamba, because we were starving and were close by. That was the best decision we made. The atmosphere, food choices were excellent but the food, the food was delicious. The flavors were spectacular. The presentation was on point. Service was great too. Highly recommend this place. We will go again and again and again.

Hands down the best food I've had all year! I took the first bite of my beans and rice and it was love at first bite! The elote, the fish tacos, the churro cookie...all of it was fantastic. I texted my friends after and told them that we HAD to order from here next time we get together to have beer. I saved a little for my spouse to taste when I got home and needles to say I'm taking her next weekend! This is definitely my new taco spot. I highly recommend it.

The service is great, and food comes out fast. I don't see the big hype of this place. I mean, it's open kinda late, and there is a bar. However, I ordered two tacos. The carne fries and some chips and queso and everything was pretty bland. I came here out of recommendation from a Facebook group page. Is this place supposed to be authentic Mexican cuisine? If so, this isn't good. Where is the flavor? It seems like super americanized. With their "carne asada" cut into giant cubes. I've never had cubes of steak in my tacos ever. The carne asada fries were more of a steak fry rather than fries that usually go with asada fries. The hortchata and other Agua Fresca drinks are expensive for the size of a bottle you get. It's no bigger than you 8 ounce water bottle, it seems. This place is just confusing. I can tell if it's Mexican or an Americanized copy of Hispanic food. Please comment on what it is, and I'll gladly update my review. Because if it's American food, then you hit the spot with the no spices and thick cut fries. Idk this place just seems off.

I'll admit, when we returned from San Diego where we had all the most authentic tacos to home, I was scared for what my taco experience would be like. I always knew I could count on Taco Bamba before I left two years ago, but my expectations grew so much while I was gone, and I didn't know if what was once my favorite taco joint would still compare. When I first came back, I was happy with my experience, but admittedly, it didn't feel quite right. The tacos were really good, but far more spicier than I remembered. Later on, a friend recommending another spot even mentioned that "it's not as good as Taco Bamba, where the food is authentic and tasty, spicy and whatnot, but it has great cocktails". I thought this really accurately described Taco Bamba. That was until I found my taco favorites!! The pescado and camaron, on top of my all time favorite carne asada. Not spicy at all -- just the perfect amount of spice actually, booming with flavor. If you like seafood, get these babies. I can't stop thinking about it. Seriously.

This place is a can't miss. Fast casual atmosphere and the food is always on point. Have visited here about 10x, and never had a bad meal. Some of my favorites are the street corn, the Jeffrey, the arabe, the clubber lang, and the tinga taco. The clubber lang has pork bits that have a crispy edge, and tons of flavor. Tina taco is simple but flavorful chicken and juicy. Do NOT MISS the sangria, it's my benchmark for other restaurants. Spice level can vary on the taco, which says to me that they use the freshest ingredients. Service is friendly and fast. (Thankfully with the new Chick-fil-A in Kingstown's parking is a lot more open and manageable.)

I love going to this place on a Sunday because there parking lot is a lot less crazy since chick fil a isn't open! I haven't been a fan in the past because I couldn't find what I liked in the menu, but now that I have, I enjoy eating out here. I like that I can order a few different things off the menu and feel full and satisfied. Everything we ordered was delicious. If I had one critique it would be that the empanada was a little to greasy on the inside. I took a bite and had to let it drain on a napkin before I could finish. The tacos aren't overly garnished and all the elements of each ingredient fit so well together. Even though my daughter didn't eat her torta, it was really good. I just couldn't finish it either because I was full! Chips are perfectly salted and go very well with either the queso or guac. Even though the music is a little loud, it's good music and you can still have plenty of conversation over the music. The staff is always friendly and inviting and for as busy as that place is, the food never takes long to come out. I'm excited to add this to our list of regular places!

Good tacos, but kinda pricey. It is a place where locals and regulars reign supreme. For us, we felt a bit like outsiders. The servers were good and the food was flavorful.

Love the different tacos and the chips and guacamole. I ordered take out, my order was done fairly quickly.

It was ok, I wouldn't go again because it was very expensive. Ambiance was nice and service was fine. Food was very good tho and the meat was very juicy. Overall I wouldn't go again.

Alot of people like it. Not my style but the food was good. More of a younger person's hangout type of restaurant rather than a family eatery.