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    El Chef Latino

    3.1 (17 reviews)
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    Al pastor taco
    Sharon H.

    We came in on a Wednesday night and it was pretty quiet. Walking in, you can see the adorable street truck decor/set up! I ordered the pupusas with the pork and cheese; it had just the right amount of pork and cheese, with a good amount of "breading". My favorite was the steak taco; the tortilla was crispier than it looked, and the meat was cooked well! We got our order in about 10 minutes. Overall, it's a nice hole-in-the-wall restaurant to grab a quick bite on a weekday!

    Mangonada
    Victoria L.

    This is for the desserts and drinks. I really wanted some good dessert after dinner so I was looking online at some places closeby that had mangonada without going to Manassas. I was excited to try this place as its closeby. Pretty disappointed with my experience. Not sure why they do their mangonadas this way or if it was a new person doing it but it was bad. 99% of the mangonadas I've had is a mango smoothie on the bottom and mangos on top OR mango smoothie with some chunks of mangos in it and tajin and chamoy mixed on top. Well here they mixed the mango, ice, tajin and chamoy all together. It wasn't even blended well, there was some chunks of ice throughout the whole drink and I couldn't swallow it so I had to sit there and sift through the drink. They kinda just threw all the tajin and chamoy in without looking and it was overbearing. Just not a good drink. My husband and I had to throw it away. The tres leches was ok, it came in a cup with layers which was different. The platanos empanada was just ok as well, not as crispy as it should have been. Overall, I'd try again to get the tacos and other food but not for the desserts.

    The order counter is design as their lunch truck, pretty cool
    Oscar G.

    I ordered a carne asada torta it was delicious, fresh ingredients and made to order. The place is new and everything is clean and nice the staff as super friendly.

    Cold drinks
    Fred S.

    The menu variety was good but the customer service was not that friendly. I love the look of the place (food truck vibe indoors) and I like how there were many country's represented on the menu. The yuca was not as good as I have had at other restaurants and the chicken milanesa was just ok. I would recommend trying a taco. They have a few options to try.

    This pollo abraso was perfection. Got a half chick with the two sides. Both sides were a salad and the salads they gave were perfect! The language barrier was a bit of a disappointment but they adjusted and we got an amazing meal!!! Es muy importante to speak Spanish! Gracias por todo! Best chicken in the Sterling area!

    The Indoor decor is awesome! Great atmosphere.

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    Food sucked so bad and was cold. The chicken was dry and had no flavor. It seemed like I was eating a rubber dog toy.

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    no service walked in no one working was waiting 5mins no one came to help store is always empty never again

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    Taco Bamba Sterling

    Taco Bamba Sterling

    4.1
    (51 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    The food has always been a favorite for my family. It never disappoints. Our last visit to the…read moreSterling store was especially good due to our server, Fabrizio. We had a large group and he was personable and attentive the whole evening. He anticipated our needs and made sure everything was just right for us. We will definitely be back!

    This was our first visit, and I have to say, it was a surprisingly enjoyable experience from start…read moreto finish. We initially decided to stop in after seeing some of the food my coworkers had ordered. While I wasn't able to identify exactly what they had from the menu, everything coming out of the kitchen looked fresh and appealing, which convinced us to give it a try. The smash burgers were excellent--cooked well, flavorful, and made to order. We also tried the lamb taco, which was very good and offered something a little different from the usual menu options. My daughters ordered the calamari and enjoyed it as well. For dessert, we sampled the churros. They were fresh and had a nice texture, making for a solid finish to the meal. One of the highlights was the fresh-squeezed juice. We tried the mango, and it was outstanding. You can definitely taste the difference when it's made fresh. My only observation is that the bottles are a little small, so it's easy to finish one quickly. That said, the staff was accommodating and even provided a couple of cups so we could enjoy fountain drinks as well. The service was excellent. Everyone was friendly, patient, and eager to help. There was a small mistake with our order, but it was corrected immediately without any issues. That's often a better indicator of customer service than getting everything perfect the first time. Special recognition goes to Hector Ramos at the register. He was professional, courteous, and made a great first impression on behalf of the restaurant. The only minor challenge was an occasional language barrier, but it never impacted the friendliness of the staff or our overall experience. Everyone remained kind, respectful, and committed to helping us. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor area has umbrellas and a nice atmosphere, although it was a little warm during our visit. The indoor dining area was comfortable and inviting. One thing to keep in mind is that much of the food appears to be prepared fresh to order. Because of that--and the volume of takeout orders--it may take a few extra minutes compared to a typical fast-casual restaurant. In my opinion, the wait is worth it. A little patience goes a long way when the food is being made fresh. For a first visit, this was an easy five-star experience. Good food, friendly service, fresh ingredients, and a welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back, and I'll be interested to see if future visits are as strong as the first. Yelp Elite Reviewer

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    Inside Taco Bamba
    Inside Taco Bamba
    Taco Bamba's burger with brisket chop chop patty, American cheese, chili relish, Bamba smoke sauce.
    Taco Bamba's burger with brisket chop chop patty, American cheese, chili relish, Bamba smoke sauce.
    Taco Bamba's B.E.C. Empanada is a breakfast staple packed with scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheese, inside a fried empanada she...

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    Taco Bamba's B.E.C. Empanada is a breakfast staple packed with scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheese, inside a fried empanada she...
    Taco Bamba Herndon

    Taco Bamba Herndon

    3.9
    (148 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Solid and flavorful tacos 8/10. I would return when I comeback to the area. I highly recommend!read more

    Taco Bamba has been a well known chain for sometime now in NOVA, but the consistency across all the…read morelocations I've been too has still held up. The Food: This time around, I went for their happy hour and wanted to explore options aside from their tacos. I got their Bamba Wings and a Cup O'Bamba. The wings were absolutely delicious! I got their Garlic Chili flavor and you can smell the garlic flavor from miles away. Chicken was cooked nice and tender and the whole flavor profile was amazing. The Cup O'Bamba is basically just a small bowl packed with protein of choice, beans, rice and an egg. Still good, but nothing noteworthy to write home about. Tacos here are still great, no doubt. The Service: Service here was good. I've always found this location to be just a little slower for some reason, even when I've put in online orders for a certain time. But other than that, staff was friendly and not much to complain about besides service speed. The Atmosphere: Nice big space with plenty of seating. It has a long bar to sit at with TV's spanned across to watch any sports games if you'd like. Nice decor all around. Overall, a 5/5. Definitely coming back again and highly recommend any Taco Bamba location.

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    Interior of restaurant facing the kitchen. Large menu boards over the counter which has over a dozen bar seats also visible a...
    Interior of restaurant facing the kitchen. Large menu boards over the counter which has over a dozen bar seats also visible a...
    Taco with tempura shrimp, sesame slaw, hot mustard, pickled onion, sesame aioli
    Taco with tempura shrimp, sesame slaw, hot mustard, pickled onion, sesame aioli
    Taco Bamba's burger with brisket chop chop patty, American cheese, chili relish, Bamba smoke sauce.

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    Taco Bamba's burger with brisket chop chop patty, American cheese, chili relish, Bamba smoke sauce.
    La Promesa

    La Promesa

    4.3
    (53 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    My husband and I are on the hunt to find a new place for tacos. La Promesa didn't disappoint. Now…read moreit's nothing fancy but there is a decent amount of seating and the food was great! Keep in mind that some of the staff there might not speak English, the gentleman at the counter was bilingual which was help since my Spanish is not great. They make everything to order so there might be a bit of a wait for your food but boy was it good! Shout out to the yelper who mentioned the hibiscus tea (aka Jamica in Spanish!) really good place you can order online as well. My husband and I can't wait to return. There are a few other thing to keep in mind while here. You order and pay at the counter, if you're dining in they will bring your food to the table and when you leave you can leave your stuff at the table. The staff will come and clear the table as there was a group of 5 that had left while we were there. There are plastic forks and knives in a container on the table as well as a roll of what is best described as paper towels that you can use as napkins. Again this place isn't fancy so I just want to make that clear. Also with the portion size of the tacos they actually put a decent amount of meat in them and the tortillas you could tell were fresh.

    Great papusas . Best I've had ever . I love that they were…read moreplaying Christian music in Spanish and had the Bible open . Love what they stand on.

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    Grilled Chicken, shrimp, and beef with a side of tortilla and beans and their white rice
    Grilled Chicken, shrimp, and beef with a side of tortilla and beans and their white rice
    La Promesa
    Beef taco.

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    Beef taco.

    El Chef Latino - latin - Updated July 2026

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