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    El Rinconcito Del Sabor

    3.2 (88 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Latin American
    Open 7:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Taco Bamba Sterling

    Taco Bamba Sterling

    4.2
    (49 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    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

    I have heard a lot of good things about Taco Bamba and decided to try it because it is closer to my…read morehouse than my usual/favorite taco spot, Bandit Taco in Leesburg. We went to the restaurant around 5:30 today and there was a decent crowd in there, so I was growing confident that we would have a good experience. Unfortunately, we did not. We ordered about 8 items, a combo of tacos, nachos and other items. The person who took our order was awesome, super friendly and enthusiastic, so we were off to a great start. We got our order number and waited about 10 minutes until they called our number. When I walked up to the pick up counter, the young man verified my number and handed me a single taco, then just stared at me as I looked (and felt) confused. I told him there are about 7 more items on my order and again, he just looked at me. I stood there awkwardly for about 5 full minutes while they called other numbers. Finally, I went back to my table and my wife took the receipt and went to the counter. 10 minutes later, she came back with the rest of the order. We had trouble figuring out which food belonged to each person, so we took some guesses and dug in. The initial taco that we ordered was now cold, but I ate it anyway and it turned out to be the best one, it was a carnitas taco. The others were a total letdown. The Pollo El Carbon was totally dry, the fish taco was so wet that when I picked it up, the tortillas were soggy and the bottom fell out, and it had no taste at all. The nachos, we ordered them with ground beef, came with chunks of beef that was also dry and not tasty, so nobody ate that at all. I saw that this place had won "Best Taco" in Northern VA Magazine, and frankly, I suspect they had a lot of friends voting for them because this isn't even the best taco in Sterling, much less NOVA. I will happily go back to Taco Bandit and actually enjoy my food. I did like the medium and verde sauces, and the hot sauce was good too, so Taco Bamba has done a good job there.

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