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    Taco Bamba Fairfax

    4.1 (351 reviews)
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    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Happy hour specials
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    Peach margarita
    Amy W.

    Taco Bamba was a pleasant surprise. I love Mexican but it's typically all the same. When we walked in they had music blasting Wu Tang Clan. Then Beastie Boys. I was instantly excited! They had a nice assortment of cocktails and a great happy hour. We chose peach margaritas and they did not disappoint! Their tacos are very unique. They are twists on other dishes. I chose the, "Let me speak to the manager" taco which was a Gyro taco. I also chose the Hocc's Hog which was a pork taco. They were both incredibly delicious. All tacos are ala carte and they are a decent size. I couldn't finish both of mine. My bestie chose this odd tube like wrap that had a bunch of ingredients inside and was fried. That's the best I can describe it. I can't remember what else she got but she loved it. Apparently there is another, bigger location with an outdoor patio and a DJ. I would love to check that out next time I visit!

    fairfax 4 way Spicy Shroom mr chow
    Ramya R.

    I have tried a few other Taco Bamba locations and was excited to find that this Fairfax location offered three varieties of vegetarian tacos. I tried all three: Spicy Shroom - 4.5/5: Spicy with great texture from the mushrooms. Fairfax 4-Way - 3.5/5: The Brussels sprouts and granola had good flavor, but the taco felt a bit underwhelming overall. Mr. Chow - 2/5: A few cauliflower florets were too mushy, while others were undercooked. There was very little flavor. I had hoped it would taste like the Iron Mike taco that was discontinued at the Vienna location, but I was disappointed. The service was quick, and my takeaway order was ready in a short amount of time. Everything was packed well with a good amount of sauces.

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    Jon T.

    I was craving tacos because the week prior, I was having some of the best tacos in Las Vegas. To fix that, I stopped by Taco Bamba for some taco cravings. I decided to be adventurous and get a sampler of some of the tacos that interested me. I got the following: Al Pastor, Birria, Pollo Al Carbon, Carne Picada, and Carne Asada paired with a nice cold Corona beer. Honestly they were all good but my favorite would have to be the Carne Asada and the Al Pastor. There's nothing like simplicity with these two tacos. It wasn't too busy so I had enough time to sit down and enjoy my tacos. If it was a Friday night? Maybe it'd been a different experience. Luckily that wasn't the case. Since this location is close to where I work, I might have to come back for more. I like the other taco options they have and it brings more things to try out like their specialty tacos! If you are into tacos, check this place out.

    El Bacho Nacho with chorizo and chicken

    Excellent authentic food! We had the nachos with chorizo and chicken and a Cuban sandwich. Both were huge portions. Gave nice reusable to go bags with the meal. Lots of sauces to choose from by the carry out area. Price range for single tacos 3-5 bucks but they were stuffed with meat. Excellent. Too bad the other taco place was "closed" today with a sign on the door - it made this place make hand over foot in sales today and their food was much better.

    Hibiscus Margarita
    Mike C.

    This place is super affordable, and you still get speedy service and the best tacos in the area. Great for a casual bite and a few drinks at the bar.

    Joycelyn C.

    We fell in love with this place the second to last time we went back to VA for a visit. They have a different menu at each location. We went to the Fairfax location this time. Lots of new taco flavors to try. It was super busy, as usual. We sat outside in the patio area. Good came out quickly, considering.

    El Deico
    Teri K.

    Has a co-worker talked about this place as if she was the brand ambassador herself lol, so I had to try it out and I'm soooo glad I did! I can't even fully describe how the ingredients in the El Beico were having a full blow party in my mouth!!! Just INSANELY delicious! Guac ChipsFresh ingredients ,portions pretty decent, price tab bit on the high side, but definitely worth the treat!

    Nachos with shrimp
    Patrice M.

    I ordered shrimp nachos through DoorDash from here, and wow, were they delicious. I was staying in the area for the night I wanted something to nosh on before I went to a concert. They were really the best nachos I've had in awhile and I was happy that they didn't arrive soggy. They were perfect. I took off a star because they arrived COLD so I had to pop them in the microwave, and the serving was very small. I could've eaten 2 orders.

    Carne Asada, Tinga, Pescado & Chorizo tacos
    Alex C.

    We were opting for something quick for our first night's dinner in Fairfax and found this Taco Bamba location nearby. We opted for four tacos: Carne Asada, Tinga, Pescado & Chorizo. I found their Chorizo to be way too dry, and I had to seriously douse it with salsa to add some moisture to the taco. As for the Pescado, I found a hair on the side of my tortilla, which completely killed my appetite. There is limited indoor dining tables available, as well as some heated outdoor seating as well. Situated in a private strip mall, there is plenty of free parking available in the private lot.

    Guillaume L.

    Absolutely delicious tacos that hit the spot! I just wish the beer selection were a bit more extensive to complement them. The highlight of my visit was the friendly service from Katerine!

    Lengua Taco
    Anthony N.

    5/5. Was in the area, and decided to stop by hear for some tacos, and Taco Bamba is always a good choice. The Food: Went with my favorite taco, the Lengua Taco. The meat was quality and cooked perfectly. Paired with a nice double tortilla and some onions/cilantro. Can't get any better. The Service: Service was good. Ordering was fast, and orders went out within a timely manner as well. The Atmosphere: Small place, with little seating. But it is setup like almost any other Taco Bamba. Nice decor and huge menu on the wall for you to browse when waiting to order Overall, a 5/5 Solid taco place. getting kind of pricey, but the food is delicious as always.

    Birria Taco (on the left), Pescado Taco (with the pink onions), Lengua de Res Taco (on the top)

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    I know vienna and Springfield have bars. Can you order drinks at the Fairfax location?

    There are margaritas and frozen mix drinks available now

    Does anyone know if they have whole30 approved meals?

    Of course not, this is a chain of 5 stores.

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    I'm not sure this review is fair considering this restaurant serves artisan tacos as opposed to…read morewhat 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.

    Walked in during happy hour. The bartender who was serving people at the bar and tables as well,…read morewas 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.

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