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

Taco Bamba is a quick service counter style ordering where you seat yourself. Sometimes you order…read moreat the bar and others at the front, it is confusing at times, but everyone is friendly so I don't mind. They have 3 televisions over the bar playing the World Cup with quite a gathering. Food wise, you can't go wrong with The Jeffrie, the Chiko taco is my favorite, and all of the classics are great as well.

We had such a tasty and enjoyable lunch at La Prensa last month that we were really excited to find…read moreout they offered cooking classes.  This afternoon we went back and learned how to make our own corn tortillas.  We were then able to choose whatever delicious filling we would like for two tacos plus, we also learned to make tostadas.  Chef turned these into another amazing dish for us to enjoy.  After that, we were taught how to make two super salsas.  This was in addition to the salsa and guacamole and warm house made chips which greeted us when we arrived.  Plus, a cocktail of our choice.  It was such fun and a great meal!  We are truly looking forward to returning for another one of their classes or tequila/mezcal tastings.

The unassuming strip mall location belies the dressed-up interior, great food, and superior service…read moreinside. We were just looking for some acceptable Mexican food for lunch but found this tapas/taco restaurant. They've enhanced South American cuisine to the next level. We had both chicken and beef taquitos. It was well prepared and tasty. The menu is expansive, drawing from Mexican, Brazilian, and other SA foods but serving them with a dressy flair and savory palette. I got the impression that our server really wanted us to enjoy our experience. We did! Nice pick for date night or casual family dinner.

Best tacos I have had in a long time!! Filling and delicious, can grab a beer at crooked run as…read morewell. Highly recommend

I went to order, and they just ignored me. There were zero customers. I ordered the lengua at…read moreanother time. It was bland and sparse. I go to Crooked Run Fermentation often. Wait for the pizza.

Solid takeout spot! The serving sizes were very small however compared to other Mexican…read morerestaurants. I tried the chicken / steak fajitas and while ordering medium for the steak they came as more like medium well and the steak pieces were a bit cold. For a quick delivery time this was disappointing. The chicken was cooked well but the accompanying peppers could have been cooked more. The tortillas they give you are soooo small! I loved the queso and thought the salsa and guacamole were also good. Both the salsa and queso were bigger serving sizes. However, this place would be better if they gave more food and cooked the meat better. The rice and beans were pretty good but not super authentic!

Nice place in Sterling Va. variety of Taco's very tasty . We ordered their special Birria Taco…read morewhich was delicious. Also ordered fish taco nice and tasty .

Great ambiance, fresh and tasty food, and a very clean space. Relaxing vibe with solid…read moreservice--definitely a nice spot worth visiting. Btw... I always order the Carne Asada Pizza and Avocado Chicken Salad. Most times to go it's always packed nicely. Their salsa bar is delightful... definitely recommend.

Sorry, but that's the blandest, flattest, tasteless food I've ever eaten, Mexican or otherwise…read more Zero taste. Could have been eating paste. Tacos: flat. No spice, no flavor. Enchiladas: ditto. Paste. Wifey says their breakfast burritos are good. Not sure I'm in any hurry to try.

Really delicious tacos and burritos but I think the tacos are far superior to those of other…read moreplaces. I love the brisket burrito and that what I always get. I have never dined in though.

I'm back! Again, everything is fresh! From the taco, the burrito bowls, chips & salsa. We ordered…read moreit to go and within 10 minutes we had our food to go! The clerk was helpful and friendly. The restaurant is small but clean. If you want fresh tasting food for a reasonable price, stop in like I have. I've visited Reat

Have been here many times and everything is always amazing. Today I tried the californià burrito…read moreand I can honestly say it was the best thing I have tried.

Does Zocalo mean Joke in Spanish? It must as I was not impressed with this place at all. I did like…read morethat you could order different tacos in the combo. There was an 85 cent uncharge for shrimp and shrimp tacos are one of my favorites (al pastor being another in my top 100). It looked delicious but as I was eating, I realized there were only TWO shrimp in it... and they weren't big either. The Chorizo may have been the blandest (most bland) chorizo I ever had. It had zero redness and tasted like ground beef dusted chorizo spice (I think the Spice Girls kicked her out early, BTW). The chicken taco was decent and what you'd expect. For &17 for 3 tacos and can of Coke Zero, I was disappointed. I should have just gone to Sheetz for their 6 tacos for $6 instead. IYKYK! ;)

Food was very delicious! It definitely hit the spot. The nachos came out on Taco shells which were…read moreinteresting but still delicious! Our server was kind and great! She continued to check on our waters and had quick service. The inside of this spot is what I often see at other Mexican Restaurants. Not fusion! The decoration is colorful, pops out, lots of decorative touch! It was very warm inside, I had to pull out my portable fan. Granted, I went on a day when there was a heat wave, so maybe that was an effect? But I would still visit again, nonetheless!

Good traditional tex mex! Service was good. Beer was cold. Food tasted great. I asked for hot…read moresauce and was expecting something like valentina but they brought out house made and it had some good heat! We sat outside and was a great evening.

Stopped at this location on my way to DC. I sat at the bar, but there was plenty of indoor seating…read moreavailable. I took the bartender's recommendation and ordered a margarita, garlic Parmesan wings, and nachos. I also ordered a churro cookie, which had the perfect amount as soon as it was nice and soft. The garlic Parmesan wings were amazing perfectly crisp, well-done, and had a nice sweet, savory flavor. The nachos were really good as well, although I thought the portion was a little small, especially for the price. The margarita was pretty typical made from a slushy machine but it did the job. The pricing was somewhat reasonable. Two shots were $16 each, and the small margarita was around $10. Bathroom and restaurant was pretty clean and customer service was amazing. The parts was extremely friendly and pretty funny. Overall, it was a solid stop with good food, and I'd definitely order those wings again

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.

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.