If you get the traditional tacos, decently priced. Favorite was definitely the pescado (recommend the fried fish dirty style) since it comes with a special sauce and cheese. The tacos were pretty meaty. It would be challenging to have a large group seated all together but for informal quick bites it's a great local choice. I added verde sauce to everything. Many of the salsas were very mild. Would definitely come back to grab drinks with some friends. read more

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Got the "bamba brisket Mac and queso quesadilla" (see photos) The peices of brisket are ok. There are little to no macaroni noodles. I can't taste the queso. This tastes like Chinese sweet and sour sauce. There was no mention of this sweet and sour sauce being in it on the menu. This is honestly one of if not the worst quesadilla I've ever had. I would rather have one from TacoBell. Some of the food I got was ok. I did like the "Lengua Taco" But the "bamba brisket Mac and queso quesadilla" was horrible, and it was the main thing I was getting. I would not have gotten it if the menu made any mention of this sweet sauce inside. The restaurant in person it ok as far as ambiance, nice outdoor seating, and music. read more

Taco Bamba Gaithersburg - Bamba Brisket Mac and Queso Quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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As usual, needed to try a margarita! I will say that I wanted to take one star off regarding the mango mix, which was a bit thicker for my liking, the chaotic wait for Food, and the prices are just a little too high for me. However, that has not, and will not deter me from eating here! Everything we ordered was delicious! I am not a huge fries girly however my husband is and we got it... And it was very flavor forward! I wanted to try the quesadilla and let me tell you... It was delicious! I could eat four orders of those lol this is a fun place to stop and grab a quick bite if you are wanting something casual for dinner. Because of the toppings and how they make it, I would not bother trying to bring it home. read more

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These tacos were some of the best I've had! I was really impressed by the flavor. I got the Urban Camarón, Dirty Style Camarón, Dirty Style Crispy Pescado, and a Chocolate Chip Churro Crunch Cookie. I'm not sure which was my favorite taco because they were all so good- but I definitely liked the dirty style. My food was ready within 10 minutes. I did pickup so I didn't spend much time inside, but it looked clean and spacious. I will be back later this week for sure! read more

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I heard a lot of hype about taco Bamba and had to check it out .Boy was I disappointed. We ordered the brisket mac & cheese, enchilada, three tacos: , beef, brisket, and chicken and chips and queso. The meat is not edible. It was so fatty. The brisket was awful grizzle. There was too much sauce on the enchilada and the small tacos were just poor quality meat. The chips were stale. I had to ask for a second bag. The second bag was stale, so the manager somewhere went in the back and brought out a fresh bag of chips. They stale chips were soft w oils covering the brown paper bag that sat under the counter near the front probably for hours. The queso was very spicy. Now positive aspect are easy parking, indoor seating and a fun salsa bar. definitely do not have to go back and would a Manager contacted me for constructive feedback. there are far better places nearby to spend $34 on a small portion of food. read more

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Great tacos and nice selection of sauces. Traditional Tacos are very reasonably priced. I was too late for free coffee which ends at 2:00. Great service. Nice staff. My husband said the men's needs work. Otherwise, we enjoyed the food and our time there. Also, fairly busy with families all enjoying their tacos. read more

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The tacos are average and the tortillas weren't warmed up enough so that they were tough to eat. But my main issue is the kitchen crew. They were dancing, joking, hugging and socializing instead of focusing on preparing the food, therefore my order of 6 tacos took 30 minutes and was missing a taco. The music was so loud that it was hard to have a conversation; maybe that was the reason the kitchen crew felt like partying rather than working on the orders. They need a floor manager to keep things moving and supervise the taco preparers. read more

Tuesday 1/7/2025 I've known about this spot for a minute, but I finally decided to try it today. I made a takeout order via website and got the bacon-egg-cheese empanada $4, carne asada taco $4, barbacoa taco $4, torta bamba $19, and the birria quesadilla. - When it comes to the empanada, it was solid and the sauce was good, but there wasn't enough bacon in it, especially for the $4 price tag you pay. - The carne asada was solid, and better than the barbacoa, but I've had better. - The barbacoa taco was disappointing and below average, as the taste and flavor were not there. - The torta bamba was MASSIVE, but I should've known that it would've been too much going on as the wide array of different tastes and flavors wasn't very enjoyable for me. - The birria quesadilla was decent and the most enjoyable item I had. - Also, the taco sauces are all solid, with the green sauce being my favorite. All in all, Taco Bamba is an okay spot for Mexican food & tacos, but I wouldn't come back. read more

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I am fanatical about this place. My first Taco Bamba experience was in Vienna, and I've been to most of their other locations now. When this one opened in Gaithersburg, it became the closest location to where I am and I went pretty much immediately. I've been back any number of times now; it's a thirty minute drive for me so I can't go all the time but if it was closer, I would. The price is about right for what you're getting. The ambiance is just okay, it's not stellar but it's not trying to be. Unpretentious, a little loud. You're here to eat, not to have a laidback conversation-heavy dining experience. THE TACOS. The traditional tacos are good, but the special tacos are where they really shine in my opinion. Standout recommendations at this location are the birria taco "dirty style", the Ma Cho, and the McLovin It. The salsa bar is also excellent, I love the focus on tomatillos in a lot of the salsas. Two for a smaller appetite or three for a bigger stomach is about right. I just love this place. read more

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If you're craving elevated, flavorful, and unique food, Taco Bamba is the spot to hit. The Migas Taco is a hearty breakfast favorite, especially when topped with queso for a rich, satisfying finish. For a lighter option, the Cup O'Bamba delivers protein without the carbs. Spice lovers should brace themselves for the Jamaican Beef Patty--crispy, juicy, and boldly spiced. And the Black Pearl Taco, with perfectly fried fish and crunchy slaw, is a standout that's both fresh and delicious. If ordering through a food delivery service like Uber Eats the packaging is great and the food stays hot! read more

The food was delicious we enjoy Mexican food, it wasn't busy and food got ready fast. We settled in the outdoor area read more

Taco Bamba Gaithersburg - Tacos Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Went for an early lunch and the brisket Mac and cheese is amazing and highly recommended

Love Taco Bamba and the different varieties of tacos they sell. We got their name sake tacos and also Al pastor. The Taco Bamba tacos are solid but a lil too oily and spicy for me. I enjoyed the Al pastor (not pictured) more since it was sweeter and the flavor was great. My pickup was ready in 15 mins and there's plenty of parking outside. The inside is nicely decorated too. Glad to have gotten take out from here. read more

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Man - have the service really gone down hill! I came here Tuesday night and called in an order for just 2 tacos. The cashier taking the call had a hard time understanding my order and had to ask multiple times what I was ordering. It seemed more like he didn't pay attention and was distracted by something else. I came to pickup my order and showed my government ID for bogo gov shutdown deal and he immediately said he couldn't apply it, while last week at this same location they were able to do the discount with a call in order. He then asked the manager to assist and she said it couldn't be done either. During the whole time they seemed to be more interested in closing the store and socializing with each other than selling me tacos. I left and went to their Rockville location where they applied the discount with no issues. This is not the first time I have had issues with this location, in prior visits they have messed up orders with wrong items. While I have never had such issues at their Rockville location. read more

Taco Bamba has many options including vegetarian options for you VegHeads! I ordered the Spicy Shroom, Sweet Poutine tacos, Birria and the Rice & Beans. The tacos had a great mixed of stuff inside however there was virtually no flavor. I had to add some sauce to give it flavor which I found interesting. Ilthe Rice & Beans side had the most flavoring! I'll certainly try Taco Bamba again in the future. read more

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Slow as hell...definitely order in advance. And tbh, for mid tacos. Prices aren't bad but there are too many options for bad service (and no seating) read more

OMG!! The birria muligeta (I probably didn't spell that right) BUT....it was HITTING!!! Best I ever had! The cheese the consumme. Delicious! Also the chips w mild salsa were good too. So good that we had to buy another. I don't have a picture bc my kids and I were so greedy that we did not get out of the parking lot. Also, the restaurant and tables were very clean. I don't live over here but will definitely be back!! Thank you! read more

Came back for happy hour! $5 margs and $5 select foods, got the Jeffrey which is an extra long spring roll but meat filled. Got the carne asada tacos too, two are definitely enough to fill me up along with the street corn, which is one of the best things on the menu. The margarita was just ok, the dried lime definitely elevated the drink. Would I drive two hours again for happy hour? Probably not. But would definitely stop by again for carne asada tacos and the street corn! read more

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My daughter and I went out for brunch to Taco Bamba, we've been here a couple times but never for breakfast. So today we got here around their opening time, 11:00am, and tried their Bacon Egg and Cheese (B.E.C) empanada, chilaquiles, and the OG Breakfast taco. All plates were finished, everything was fresh and well made, super delicious breakfast! We sat at the bar where I was attended to constantly by bartender, Kathy, who made me an OG Mimosa. She made it very quickly and it was spot on! While taking care of us, she was constantly helping the cashiers and kitchen, multi-tasking and being a great team player! The atmosphere was very welcoming and would highly recommend coming any hour of the day! read more

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One of my absolute favorite spots for good chips and salsa. Everything here is super tasty and you can't go wrong. I'm a creature of habit and often continue to order the same dishes. I can attest that the Pack the Bowl with grilled chicken is the best. It's actually two meals packed into the bowl. Also suggest getting a side of chips to enjoy their numerous options of salsa at the bar. You really can't go wrong with Taco Bamba. One of my favorite places to visit for a quick and delicious meal. The only complaint I have about this location is the super loud music. If you're looking to have a conversation, you're better off sitting outside. read more

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Awesome food and surprisingly awesome person at the register... patient while I looked over the menu and pleasant.

The Spicy Shroom taco is perhaps the best menu item ever devised. It has just the right balance between spicy and sweet, with just enough acid noted to keep everything interesting. It's my favorite item at this funky DC area chain. The Gaithersburg outpost, boasts the same lively vibe, hip decor and courteous service as the other locations. NB: menu items do vary a bit from location to location. I was a bit miffed that the Turkish Wrestler taco was not available at this location, but I got over it. Plenty of other good items to choose from including: The Grizzly Man, grilled salmon taco with a spicy sauce, the Juju Da Burger (a slider with all the trimmings on a tortilla), and the Arabe ( grilled chicken on pita bread with a spicy sauce). All tasty nothing ordinary. The outdoor seating was pleasant in the cool summer evening. FYI, some of the tables were wobbly, so choose yours carefully. Service was friendly and efficient. My wife had a few special requests and the staff handled them without a hitch. Overall, very solid!!! read more

A nice taco and bar place to come relax. But the customers service from Dana G. was horrible. The chicken taco was on point. The chicken nachos were good, but the chips need some work. The Bamba Fries. The fries taste like they were cooked in old oil. The meat was good. Then we found the avocado skin. read more

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I've been here a couple times and I'm a fan. I tried the OG breakfast taco today and it was really good with egg and chorizo. The birria taco was packed with lamb and while I wish there wa some consume to dip with, it was really good even without it. The carne asado taco is always good too. I like all the different salsas that is freshly made and while it's not a traditional taco shop, it's still a good spot to try some different flavors and fusion type tacos. read more

I ordered online and food was ready in 10-15min. Pick up was super easy. Cubano: Not the best I've had but pretty good. The sandwich was packed with pork & ham but a little lacking in flavor overall. It's good if it's eaten with all the sauces that's provided though. read more

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Take out only review, and I was not the one who picked up, cannot verify anything about service or in store pickup details. First visit to this or ANY Taco Bamba although I have wanted to visit since hearing the story of the original location--there has simply not been one convenient to me as I live in Prince William County VA and le boyfriend lives in Montgomery County, MD....this changed in the last year and we finally decided to try. Boyfriend got three traditional tacos, al pastor, birria and pescado. His father got two chicken tinga tacos. Little sister had the chicken arabe quesadilla and I got Huevos Rancheros, add Barbacoa meat and Mexican Street Corn. We were each pleased with our selections, he and I even tried a bit of each other's. My over easy eggs were perfect, the fried tortillas were wonderful. Next time I might just forgo the Barbacoa meat with the egg dish as it kind of overpowered it, but I really wanted to try both. Sauces were all very tasty, my favorite was the fresh pico. We will absolutely order again, he wants to try more tacos and I'm dying to try the tortas and the brisket Mac & cheese quesadilla :D read more

Taco Bamba Gaithersburg - Mexican street corn--make no mistake, this was a MONSTER of an ear of corn--easily over a pound and absolutely yum! - Tacos Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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I think Taco Bamba makes solid food that anybody with a discerning taste can enjoy. I've only dined in twice (different locations) and both times I had a torta, the Cubana and Lopez. Both were a delicious mess and they didn't skimp on the meats and fixings. You'll need a lot of napkins. In my case, also a knife and fork. No complaints with this location's operation. Ordering and picking up at the counter were both easy. The staff were friendly enough. They have plenty of tables inside and outside. Looking forward to trying out other menu items. read more

Taco Bamba Gaithersburg - the lopez - Tacos Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Im working at NIST this week and saw this place from the road when driving to the site on day one. The big red sight is a beacon of deliciousness!!! This place is cool! The atmosphere is perfect for a lunch getaway or even dinner and drinks with your coworkers. The staff are excellent and friendly with the great ability to guide you through the extensive menu. The menu is packed with awesome culture mixed delectable dishes. I had the chicken taco, I think it was called Rocco Pollo and it was great but could have use some sauce that I chose not to add so I could take in the style. The other taco was the Ma Cho which was an Asian marinade with Korean Gojujon a magnificent saffron rice, and pickled onions plus some jalapeños on top. This was one of the best fusion tacos I've ever had in my life!!! My coworker had a brisket and mac n cheese quesadilla that really looked good. This place is f'In fantastic and I'm going back for lunch today! Heck yeah!!! read more

Taco Bamba Gaithersburg - Ma ch and the el rico pollo bot la were fantastic - Tacos Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Finally a good taco place in Gburg that really competes with Taco Bar and Ixtapalapa Taqueria for best tacos in Gburg. What excites me are the bold flavors of their tacos! You can order just the protein or choose from their traditional menu or from their tacos nuestros menu. Their taco Bamba, even the salmon taco, and the Korean taco just full of flavor and heat. Tastes great and very reasonably priced. Their plain carne asada taco was very good and I added their mild salsa to it. Very pleasantly surprised! Both times I went after 12pm and were lucky enough to get a table. In the back are the fountain soda machine (Coke!) and salsa bar. I'm not into spicy foods anymore and their mild salsa was so good! Place has a lot of windows and let's in a lot of light and even has a bar, with its own bar service to order food and drinks (full bar) and has happy hour from 3-5? With $5 drink specials. They did tone down the volume of the music so it was easy to talk to my dining companions. Good music too! A most welcome addition to Gburg and right by my work! read more

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Excited to try this new taco bamba location, conveniently located nearby my office. Very fast and quick line to order for pick up, although it's nearly 20 mins to get my to-go order. Was assisted in making a few tweaks of taco choices which I always appreciate recommendation of course. Food was great similar to other location as I remember. Would come back again to pick up lunch. Perhaps next time will do dine-in :). read more

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We arrived in a Thursday night shortly after their grand opening. The line was quite long, but nothing that seemed unreasonable. The food took about 10 and ordering itself took 10-15 minutes due to the size of the line. I order the Jeffery and it came out piping hot and was flavorful. I like this taco bambo and will be back. It's close to home and good food. I will say inside was freezing. It was extremely cold outside, but it was very cold inside too. There should be something done when it's busy and the door keeps opening. read more

Taco Bamba Gaithersburg - Firgetaboutit - Tacos Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

My first time at Taco Bamba was fun! Their Gaithersburg location has a bar (not sure if they all do), and their menu selection was impressive. They offer so much more than tacos, including bowls and quesadillas. I had 2 of their fancier tacos ($4.50 each), and left feeling so full. Good food, good vibes 9/10 (only bc we had to wait a while for our drinks) read more

Taco Bamba Gaithersburg - Sweet Poutine & Taco Bamba Taco - Tacos Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

So this is a review based on pick up and delivery orders through their website. This may be the most consistent place that we go to. Every single thing that we have had here has been amazing. The Jeffery, The wings and that poblano ranch , their traditional tacos and the non traditional are all amazing! My fave non traditional is the Arabe taco which is basically a meal in one taco sooo full of flavor. My favorite traditional taco is the Tinga or the Al pastor. Their Tortas/ breakfast tortas and other sandwiches are also incredible: the Lopez and the Choriqueso are redic. Tonight I tried their Sope w/tinga for the first time and it was phenomenal!! Also every time I go in the staff are very nice and attentive. They always pack and label the food well and provide salsas with the to go orders. Their website is super organized and they offer lots of ways to customize which is great too. All in all I have never had a bad experience from them. Keep up the good work guys! Ur killin' it!! read more

First time at this location and stopped here for breakfast. Ordered a BEC empanada and the OG breakfast taco and both were great. The empanada was filled mostly with egg, not much bacon, but my taco however was overflowing with chorizo. Pretty filling for breakfast and I'd definitely order both again. read more

I went here yesterday for lunch with friends. This was my third time there since they opened in December. First I mm excited that this one opened up as its closer to where I live and I don't need to go to Rockville to get my Taco Bamba fix. The food is always good when I have been. I enjoy and recommend the tacos dirty style. I typically try to get at least one taco dirty style. My main con about this location is they have only had one register opened. This is confusing to me as I go during lunch time which is peak hours. I have even been there once when two people were manning one register which I don't think is efficient. Outside of that, I have enjoyed my experience there and would recommend it to anyone looking for a taco fix. read more

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Atmosphere had a good vibe. Me and my wife made a last minute decision to stop in and eat. Ervin provided great service, and he was so down to Earth. He had us laughing the whole time. He gave us good recommendations for various tacos which were absolutely delicious. We will be back! Often... read more

I've been here a couple times now and I will continue to give Taco Bamba my money. The food is delicious when it's fresh. I don't think I'll ever get it to go again. I very much enjoyed their chilaquiles, carne asada torta, and pollo quesadilla. I will definitely get these again (and I have). Their B.E.C. was lacking enough cheese and would be SO MUCH BETTER with a breakfast sausage than chewy bacon. Let me preface this by saying I do not care for chorizo, but I do care for trying new things. Their popular bamba taco (?) was overrated, mostly because the chorizo overpowered all the other flavors. The pozole broth was decent, but really lacked MORE flavor, hominy, and pork. I got one of the woodfired cocktails and I drank it, but it was nothing BUT smoke. Another reviewer had mentioned the loud music, and I do agree the music was a bit too loud. Obviously I have my opinions, but my overall impression of this place is delicious. I look forward to trying more from their menu in the near future. Like...tomorrow near future. read more

Was recommended, Ervin did amazing highly recommend having him wait on you and the food was great!

Delicious tacos! I tried the camaron (shrimp) taco and one of the special tacos called "Juju Da Burger". If you can get over the embarrassment of having to say "I would like a Juju Da Burger", I HIGHLY recommend you try this one. It blew my mind. It was delicious. The shrimp taco was fine but paled in comparison. The torta tradicional and the bamba fries were both delicious and I would 100% order them both again. They were running a special on a new limited edition taco called "curry not curry" - please don't get this. It was bad. Happy to hear it's only on a limited run. Noticed some reviews mentioning super loud music, but I didn't experience that when I went on a Thursday night. The employees were all super nice as well! read more

Taco Bamba Gaithersburg - Tacos Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I came there with my family to eat and I went to the bar and I received amazing customer service from a bartender named Ervin the food was amazing and the service was great . read more