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.

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.

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.

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.

Food (4/5): This is my favorite place in the DMV for chips and dip - the creamy jalapeño dip is my…read morefavorite! The beef taco salad was a bit odd - individual portions of food were just placed into a bowl. I had the boom chicka boom enchailadas - which I get every time. They are really delicious though next time I will ask for extra sauce on the side. The white chicken breast is delicious, but it could use some more sauce. Service (5/5): Darius was one of the kindest servers I have had anywhere. He just had such a fantastic positive and helpful attitude. Ambiance (4/5): This is a fast casual sit down restaurant. It was pretty quiet for an afternoon and we enjoyed relaxing.

Went for lunch and got seated right away with no wait. We were served fresh chips and salsa to…read morestart. Ordered the fajitas and Chicka Boom -- both were delicious and generously portioned. Finished with tres leches for dessert, which was the highlight -- fresh, moist, and absolutely delightful!

Traditional Mexican fare. Today I had the Special Toltecos lunch burrito. A flour tortilla stuffed…read morewith juicy pork, topped with a tomatillo sauce and a cheese sauce. Served with some Mexican rice and some toppings; guacamole, and pico sitting on a mound of lettuce. The pork had great flavor and tasted like it was just made. The meal came with chips and salsa. I was not a fan of the salsa. It was bland and tasted like tomato sauce with a small portion of pico tossed in. I did get a side of spicy salsa which was more my speed. It was bold with a little heat. The music selection was a selection of Mexican tunes that made the restaurant feel inviting. I will return to try some of the other dishes.

We have walked by this place many times when venturing into Dulles Town Center. When we came for an…read moreactivity in the mall, we walked by and saw the big happy hour sign. The Yelp reviews were mixed but the prices and decor drew us in. After our mall event, we stopped in just 30 minutes before happy hour ended. The server was the friendliest gentleman. He immediately offered us menus, drinks and complimentary chips and the most delicious salsa. Yes, we were also offered most chip basket refills. Happy hour snacks for us consisted of flautas(fried beef in corn tortilla) and ground beef quesadillas. It was all fresh made and tasty. The margaritas are a special of $6.50 and did pack a punch's I also ordered happy hour shot of Cuervo tequila. It was a good pour. Definitely recommend happy hour! It's worth the money!

Came here with a friend for a late lunch and it was not too noisy which I love. Do not let the…read morelack of dine in customers fool you into thinking that it's not worth giving their menu a shot. There were a ton of take out customers while my friend and I were there. Given that this was the first time we had eaten Salvadorean food it was clear to me to order pupusas and they did not disappoint. 5/5. Warm, fresh tasting, not soggy, great texture. The main reason why I took the review down to a 4 is because it was somewhat hard to find the server after our food was delivered. Glasses of water weren't refilled.

Lost my business. I have ordered here multiple times in the past over the years and I've always had…read morea great experience unfortunately recently their quality of service has dropped a couple of months ago. I ordered arroz con leche and it was bland milk rice. Mind you I've had it in the past and it was always good until now. I ordered from them November 16 three pupusa's platanos Fritos beef tongue and two beef tacos & tamale. I didn't receive my curtido & red sauce, plantanos were undercooked, and tacos came w/ hair (picture included) Really disappointed

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 .

Been coming here for years and the food still one on my favorite roasteries chicken in the Herndon…read moreArea. Chicken alway nice and moist. Ceviche Mixto 3/5 $15.95- The ceviche was ok not the same as the actual full Guapos resturant but still good. The street taco was good and fill with steak.

I drive all the way to person cause the food here is fresh and the service is always good…read more This is the only place that makes fresh passion fruit juice. This place is solid.