We had a delightful meal at Taco Bamba Gaithersburg. The staff was friendly and it was easy to place an order. Every taco we ordered was cooked perfectly. The spicy mushroom was actually spicy and a great vegetarian option. I had the crispy Pescado taco and the grizzly man taco which is a ginger miso salmon taco that was tender, juicy and the flavors married well with the habeñero mayo. We'll definitely be back. read more

My first visit at this restaurant was great! The inside was clean and welcoming. The staff was friendly, especially Ervin, who helped to get a paper menu so we could more easily order (there's a big menu above the cash registers but it required looking up). There was a little wait for the food but that's fine because everything was made fresh to order. The food came out hot and delicious. For two, we had a few tacos, Bamba fries, a beer, and a mango piña colada (mocktail). Not food related but also important: the bathroom was clean! 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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Taco Bamba is growing on me! I'm really enjoying their shrimp tacos and still loving the rice & beans! The sauces help enhance the flavoring more! read more

Taco Bamba Gaithersburg - Full Menu(2025) - Tacos Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Had almost every taco on the menu. Absolutely legit! And the cost is the best value you can get eating out.

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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I love Taco Bamba! The G'burg location is always on point. The location is convenient, the atmosphere is fun and casual. Today I got the Bamba fries and a spicy Marg, it was all great. Ervin was attentive, and just friendly enough without being intrusive (I enjoy my solo shopping lunches). read more

Taco Bamba Gaithersburg - Spicy Marg - Tacos Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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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the food is alwayssss on point especially the Mulita de birria. the service is fast , atmosphere is upbeat, and Katherine & Oswaldo were so helpful and had patience with me ordering. it's one my favorite places for tacos with a twist!! read more

The meats are tasty but the food relies a lot on the sauces to lift up the flavors. For what you are getting the prices aren't exactly cheap. I liked the option of getting a "clean" version of tacos or the cup 'o meat where you get a cabbage cup instead of the tortillas. The tortillas are delicious as they are heavy on cornmeal. I only got four very small cabbage cups though and would have liked to get four more. I did not care for the ceviche with coconut cream. I like coconut and ceviche but could not appreciate the flavors when mixed together. The food was okay but felt heavy. Service was friendly and the ambiance is super casual, large and airy. Good for families. read more

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 food was great, and Johany was so nice and helpful helping my daughter order something that she would like.

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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Ervin R is so awesome. Amazing spicy marg and amazing service. We'll be coming back!!! read more

Taco Bamba Gaithersburg - Spicy marg, pineapple marg, Taco Bamba Taco (Skirt Steak & Chorizo), Al Pastor Taco (spiced pork & pineapple) - Tacos Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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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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

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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Overall the food was really good. The music made for a very fun environment and tacos were fantastic.

Stopped by for a delicious beer served by the amazing bartender, Ervin. Worth the detour from your drive off work!

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

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

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

WORST SERVICE EVER. Ordered one simple breakfast dish online. Order went in at 11:09 AM. Receipt said it will be ready for pick up at 11:16 AM. Walked in at about 1115 and inquired about the food and let them know I was there. Gentleman behind the counter said it would be out soon. I sat down and waited. Almost 20 minutes later, I went up to Counter to see what was going on and taking so long. i'm standing at the front staring at the two girls going on and on with their conversations not giving a crap about the customer. just kept glancing at me and ignoring me. Never ask "has anyone helped you, can I help you with anything"? NOTHING! I asked, I'm waiting for my order is it ready yet? She turns around and looks at the bag on the counter that's been sitting there for 20 minutes. Smiling Big, she grabs the bag and hand it to me practically throwing it at me and it goes right back to her conversation w coworker. No "I'm sorry about that", no nothing again. Two idiot workers don't give a sh!t about their job or the customers. So not only was my breakfast cold, it tasted like @ss. read more

Have tried TB in Gaithersburg more than 5 times, food has varied from good to nearly bad, fairly clean. Sadly it does not help when employees are not motivated. 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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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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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

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 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

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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