Taco Bamba

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.

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!

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 5/5Bacon Egg & Cheese Empanada 5/5OG Breakfast taco 5/5Carne Picado 5/5Camaron 4/5 Polo Al Carbon 4/5Barbaco 3/5 Guacamole & Chips 5/5 Queso 4/5

This Taco Bambo location in Herndon serves two of the best veggie tacos: the Guru with sweet potatoes and the Spicy Shroom with mushrooms. The combination of flavors and textures is simply irresistible.The service is quick, making it convenient for both dine-in and pickup orders.If you're looking for delicious vegetarian taco options, this place is definitely worth a try.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.