Walked in during happy hour. The bartender who was serving people at the bar and tables as well, was really nice. Brought us menus and waters shortly after sitting down. Had an Al Pastor and a birria taco (lamb). My wife had a Jeffery off the HH menu and a carnitas taco (dirty). She liked the taco not so much the Jeffrey. read more

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I'm not sure this review is fair considering this restaurant serves artisan tacos as opposed to what many consider to be "real tacos." I came here during a visit to Fairfax and decided to see what was happening in here while visiting nearby Barnes & Noble. Nice clean spot with a bar and monitors. I came on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't crowded. I ordered the spicy mushroom, taco Bamba (skirt steak), and chicken (Peruvian). My biggest mistake was eating the spicy mushroom first. It was so hot, I could barely eat the other two. For my taste, I didn't enjoy any of the three. They just don't taste like Mexican tacos, and I guess that's the whole point. I guess I should be impressed by the variety of ingredients, but a good taco is a good taco. Sometimes a simple hamburger just beats a steak. Other diners looked happy and content, so I'm sure this place has their following. This is a strip mall with solid parking, retail stores, and other places to eat. I wouldn't call this a destination spot, with exception for the book store, Nordstrom Rack, Old Navy, and Capital Grille. The main section of the parking lot was quite full and all the stores along the mall appear to track solid business. I was hoping to sit down and eat at the bar, but it was empty with no good games on TV when I visited, so I ordered takeout, which took about 12 minutes to prepare. I wish this place the best. read more

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Pretty solid tacos! I was bummed as I came here for the ceviche because the other location no longer had it, but they said they are out. I'm hoping this menu item isn't going away? It's a fun atmosphere and clean. The staff is not overly friendly but good enough. read more

Parking: tons of parking! It is located in Fair Lakes Promenade, so it's a shopping strip area. Don't worry about parking! It may be hard to park when first watch is open too, because parking may get filled quickly on the side lot. Seating: there is some seating! Maybe around 10 tables and the bar seating area. Food: the two tacos I got were pretty good! The size is about 6 inch tacos. It is a chain restaurant, but there are some tacos other places do not have. I recommend trying those! :) Bathroom: there is a restroom in the back! Price: it can get pricey, depending on how many tacos you order. I think 2-3 tacos are enough for me! Service: you order at the cashier and they call your number to pick up your order. My cashier was friendly and nice. She was helpful in giving me ideas on what to order. read more

Taco Bamba Fair Lakes - can I see a manager & el rico pollo - Tacos Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

This spot is inside the shopping center with Nordstrom rack and the old navy. It's tucked in the corner behind first watch so I never noticed it was there. There's plenty of parking. The interior was actually so hip and not what I expected for the area. I liked it. There's a large bar that serves at lunch as well. You order at the register in the back. The prices are comparable, and pretty good. most tacos are $4, but I def recommend their $5 carne asada. It was the best one. They also have sauces white and green aren't spicy and the red one was a bit spicy could have more of a kick. The tacos were filling. I only needed about 2, but my husband needed about 3 but ofc finished what I couldn't haha. It's a clean space with a lot of seating inside and outside. I'd come again! read more

Taco Bamba Fair Lakes - Modern bar interior - Tacos Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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I enjoyed trying Taco Bamba. They have quite a varied menu, including quesadillas and breakfast selections served all day. On this visit, I ordered a Chorizo Taco and a Barbacoa Taco. They come in a soft shell but ard meant to be eaten as handhelds. Four different salsas of varying spices on the salsa bar. The filling is onion and cilantro. Different, but I liked it. I also ordered a side of salsa and chips. Only corn chips arrived. I suppose you use one of the four salsas. Taco Bamba has Coca-Cola fountain products. including Coke Zero, a plus for me. I do want to return to try other menu items. Recommended. read more

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I finally decided to give this place a try. It's located at the end of a the strip center, which has plenty of parking, by Nothing Bundt Cakes. Using Door Dash, I ordered the Horchata, Al Pastor taco, the dirty version of the Taco Bamba taco, and the Possole Rojo for pick up. My order was prepared super quick. They packaged my order well and you can ask for utensils and sauces before you leave. I've never had Possile Rojo before, but I wished it had more seasoning. Overall, everything tasted okay. I wouldn't be opposed to going back, but this wouldn't be my first taco choice. read more

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I've tried 4 different Taco Bamba locations and I love that they are all the same great flavors and quality. I especially love the Fairfax location for their larger bar area and outside seating area. Bartenders are always nice and attentive. And the cashiers and food runners have always been nice as well. We recently tried the Bamba Wings, and really loved the flavors! Will definitely order again. read more

Taco Bamba Fair Lakes - Bamba Wings, Corn in a Cup, Cup O' Bamba - Tacos Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Taco Bamba is always great and I've been more than a half dozen times to the Fair Lakes location since it opened last year. It was crowded on a Sunday around 12:30pm. I ordered to go, but a table opened up during the approximately 15 minute wait. I had the Posole Rojo, a namesake Taco Bamba, and a Moby's Hog. I tend to prefer green chile posole, but this one is good! It's mildly spicy and includes onions, cilantro, big puffy hominy, chunks of pork, and a side of seasoned chicharrones. This is always a comfort to eat and I like dunking the pork skins into the broth. Moby's Hog is made of gyro spiced pork, garlic yogurt, pico de gallo, feta, pickled onion, mint, dill, and pepperoncini on a single flour tortilla. This one was packed and very tasty. If you like the classic taste of a gyro, including the creaminess of the feta, you'll get that, along with a fresh zing of whichever salsa you add from the salsa bar. I would get this one again. The Taco Bamba is skirt steak, chorizo, grilled guacamole, cotija, pickled onion, pickled fresno chile, cilantro, and chicharron. This one was alright. The large chunks of meat were a little tough. It has a classic carne asada flavor topped with some brightness from the pickled onions and chiles. But the rest of it - chorizo, guacamole, chicharron - kind of got lost in the mix. I'll probably look at other choices the next time I'm here. The bar always seems to be active here - lots of patrons having a lunchtime cocktail. The music is loud and lively, but you can still have a conversation with your table mates. read more

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The food is always great at this location. I love their special taco "Can I see the manger". There also is an employee named Joel that works there. He creates a great atmosphere and has great recommendations for what to try. Last time we were there he also made me aware of the app for Taco Bamba. So you get credits and perks each visit. read more

I'll be honest, I came in very hesitant because I had tacos 3 days prior, and they were probably the worst I've ever had. But Taco Bamba was recommended by my brother and sister, and if anyone knows good food it's them! And once again, they didn't disappoint! I ordered the chicken tinga taco and pollo al carbon dirty style. They were both so good in different ways. The tinga taco was very traditional and still had good flavor to it. The pollo al carbon was very flavorful and making dirty style was icing on the cake. It was so good I wanted to go back and order another. Something else we enjoyed was the sauce bar. I wish I remembered the name of the sauces because my favorite two, mixed together took the tacos to another level. If you want good tacos and service I would definitely recommend Taco Bamba. read more

Taco Bamba Fair Lakes - Tinga Taco Pollo al Carbon - Tacos Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

The grilled fish taco is good. Normally my fave is Al pastor but I didn't really like their take on it (overly spiced and not enough of the pineapple flavor for me personally). read more

I visited this location for lunch. It was very busy. We sat at the bar, the waitress was very attentive and helpful. The food was good, we ordered some tacos and wings. The wings were a chili garlic and they had a nice flavor. The pineapple margarita was very good and the presentation was so cute lol. There is ample parking and ample seating in the restaurant. read more

Taco Bamba Fair Lakes - Pineapple margarita - Tacos Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Can't thank Christian and his crew enough for making it right and going above and beyond. They made sure we had a meal that matched the standards were used to tasting in the past! Everything was delicious tonight- and as always, the dine in vibes are so fun. My boys were happy dancing through all of dinner. Really glad we came back, this was total redemption. The Dilly- GET IT! read more

Taco Bamba Fair Lakes - The Dilly Torta (this was DELICIOUS! And picture perfect.) - Tacos Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

We ordered chicken quesadilla and they delivered steak quesadilla. How reckless is that!!!! Worst when your kids are waiting hungry! read more

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Ordered about 20 different items for pick up. When I got home, each item was packaged neatly with their sauce containers. Can't remember the names of all the ones we ordered, but thoroughly enjoyed them. Ordered regular tacos and the ones which had different toppings. The variety was awesome for the family. Didn't think three tacos would be filling, but plenty. Would definitely order a variety again since all of them were really tasty. read more

I've always noticed how busy this place is whenever I pass by, so I finally decided to check it out and I'm so glad I did! Everything was delicious! I tried a variety of tacos, nachos, and margaritas, and each dish was packed with flavor. The portions were generous, and all the ingredients tasted fresh. Definitely a solid spot for great tacos and drinks! read more

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I finally tried out Taco Bamba. The ambiance is lively, with music and a full-service bar. There are so many choices in tacos. The cashier was helpful. She explained to us the difference between Tacos Tradicionales and Tacos Nuestros. We tried the Bamba ceviche, el Shrimpo and Jeneral (Taco Nuestros) and camarón (Taco Tradicionales). We came at 2 pm and it wasn't busy. However, the food took over 20 minutes to prepare. The ceviche came in a small cup, it was full of squids and shrimps, which was yummy. The El Shrimpo was amazing. My niece liked her tuna and shrimp tacos. Overall, we enjoyed our late lunch and will definitely come back again to try other tacos. read more

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This spot is a hit for me! Just two tacos were enough to completely satisfied me, especially the rico and the grilled pescado really , delicious and my favorites. The carne asada steak and fries are also good standouts. Everything tastes fresh and flavorful . Friendly staff and a good brews. Highly recommend! read more

Another Taco Bamba location! Love that there is plenty of seating inside and outside seating options. Plenty of parking in the adjacent parking lot. Service was great per usual - order at the counter and wait for your # to be called. Love the self-serve sauce options. Great options for kids and adults. Theres a bar inside, too! Will be back to this location again! read more

If you're looking for authentic tacos, this isn't the right spot. Their birria tacos are served without consomme for dipping, which is a departure from the traditional experience. Also, the lamb was overly salty and the barbacoa tasted very dry and tough. I hope they can make some adjustments, but I'll be exploring other options. read more

I got salad with beef which was delicious. Service was so quick and everyone was so nice. Inside was comfy. read more

Taco Bamba Fair Lakes - Tacos Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Went there for Happy Hour.Love their choice of food . Delicious and drinks only $ 5 each .i ordered two more taco's for my hubby . Definitely coming back . read more

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i will die for these tacos. i can eat them every day, so so yummy. the vibes are always great. i usually order ahead and my order is always ready in time! my go tos at this location are carnitas taco, al pastor, and pollo al carbon. the calamari is also shockingly good. can never go wrong with the corn read more

This location is clean and bright, lots of tables inside and if the weather is nice, tons of outdoor seating. Staff was friendly, good came out quickly, and the happy hour drink prices can't be beat. read more

Taco Bamba Fair Lakes - Happy hour margarita, steak quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

This may very well be our new go-to spot!! Happy hour is amazing, I almost don't want to tell too many other people about it haha. $5 margaritas and they sell this interesting foot long egg roll (?) called the Jeffery on the happy hour menu as well. I was a bit confused by it honestly but it was delicious and had a little kick. Churros are delicious also. We've been back twice now - it's so close to home, it might become dangerous ;) the bartenders are awesome! read more

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First time at the Fair Lakes location. Longtime Taco Bamba fan. I dined here recently with my parents and daughter. Order at the counter and then wait for your number. There are tables and bar seating. I ordered Mexican corn for my daughter and it was a big hit! I had: the Moby's Hog (gyro spiced pork, garlic yogurt, pico de gallo, feta, pickled onion, mint, dill, pepperoncini, flour tortilla), and a Can I see a Manager (chipotle bourbon brisket burnt ends, ugly slaw, sweet chili, citrus pickled onion, cilantro, crispy jalapeño). These were both unique, fresh, and filling. My parents liked theirs too. It was crowded when we were there, but we managed to snag a table. Lots of takeout too. read more

Taco Bamba Fair Lakes - Tacos Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Love this place especially the bamba fries Love that each location have few specialty items specific to that location. Easy take out place with good portions read more

I'm always surprised to see Taco Bamba on lists of best tacos in the area as this place has always been underwhelming to me. I've tried them a few times and and had over a dozen tacos and the theme I've noticed is that they are dry. The meats are dry, some are even hard. The flavors don't stand out to me. I personally think there are way better taco options in the area. read more

Put in a big order for 9 people and they got the tacos spot on! Labeled everything so we knew which tacos were in the boxes and food was exceptional. Can't wait to stop in and get fresh tacos from here. read more

Love the Fair Lakes spot. I hardly ever dine in but the place is so lively around lunch time on the weekends. The bar seems to attract a crowd and has a pretty big TV. Lots of great foods and quick service. Easy parking as well. Give this location a try! read more

Have been looking forward to this opening for over a year. It's definitely the most spacious and beautiful taco bamba with ample indoor and outdoor seating amd a nice bar. Got my normal favorites- el pastor and árabe. The pork was in strips vs cubes like other locations. The shrimpo was decent but kind of small. The smash burger was delicious but too much sauce and soggy. Liked the potato sticks and green sauce on the pollo. Maybe because they were close to closing and low on staff, but my order took a while and sow of the tacos were cold. Will definitely be back to try more! read more

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Came here on happy hour and it did not disappoint- $5 cocktails and the patio is just right for the good weather. It's not the most scenic location but could be a decent people watching spot. As usual the tacos were excellent- shrimp and crispy fish were clean style and just as good. The staff comes by regularly both inside and out to check on things, huge plus. This place was not empty on a Tuesday at 3pm, and the music is there but not obnoxiously loud. Looking forward to returning to try the Fair Lakes only parts of the menu. read more

Taco Bamba Fair Lakes - Tacos Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Thank GOD that Taco Bamba opened up a location in Fair Lakes. We've been waiting for a year and so happy it's finally up and running. My husband and I came here for lunch and just wow the tacos were perfection Service was awesome and food came out in good time. This has easily become our top favorite restaurant in the area. Love that there's also a nice seating area outside. I will say the music inside was too loud so it was nice having the option to sit out especially when the weather is nice! read more

Taco Bamba Fair Lakes - Mulita de birrira, taco bamba, crispy pescado, and Mexican corn - Tacos Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Another discovery thanks to good Yelp reviews. The tacos are amazingly flavorful. The bartender saw us looking at the menu board and walked us through the ordering process. A server brings your order to your table. There is a large supply of sauces that we found unnecessary as the tacos were delicious as delivered. read more

Lots of patrons for Happy Hour. We tried two types of margaritas and switched over to beer. Nothing to rave about in terms of the drinks. Funny enough we ate everything but tacos. The bamba fries are much better than "the other fries" offered in the HH menu. Definitely recommend ordering that instead. Fries were delicious!!! Wings were great size, crispy on the outside juicy on the inside. Not dried out at all. Their chicharron was also good. Crunchy, not oily, had some seasoning on top where you taste the spice and tartness (from lime?). Tried the spring roll which is ginormous and it was a tad bit spicy, which was nice but unexpected. So fyi to anyone not a tolerant of spicy. Service is as expected, sufficient as you ask for anything you need, not special or impressive, no issues. Music as loud as other taco bamba locations but you're still able to hold a conversation, so possibly a tad bit lower than other locations that are blasting the volume. read more

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6/30: Ordered the El Shrimpo and told the cashier that I had a peanut allergy which she noted on the ticket. It was a to go order and I regret not checking the taco before I left. The peanuts on the taco are so small you can barely see them, but of course I notice my throat itching and lip swelling in response. I call the restaurant to inform them of the mistake and the employee I spoke with did not apologize for this potentially life threatening mistake. Nothing. I've had this taco at this location before without issue, it's a garnish ingredient that can easily be left off the dish. Beware for those with food allergies or even dietary preferences, double-check your orders before you leave, it might save your life! read more

Amazing food!!! Highly recommend. I have eaten at several of the Bambas, starting with the original.

First time at this taco bamba location, I brought a friend and a potential customer. Cristian, Fabiola, Joel and Mariana were above and beyond with their service. Food and cocktails were amazing, connected with a roofing salesman and close on my deals. It was a magnificent night, the music and the ambiance were fun. Definitely coming back. read more

Super excited about this location, and it did not disappoint. Large seating area, good salsa bar, and super nice patio with brand new furniture. Tried their specials, PF chango with chicken that has a fried rice combo with veggies; "can i see a manager" for the brisket lovers with jalapenos; and the el shrimpo which is their take on a classic. The order area is all the way in the back. Gotta remember to trt their bowls one day. read more