We love the tacos and salsa here at Ixtapalapa, The salsa…read moreis really good because they have spicy ones. The only thing to be warned about is finding a spot to sit if you get here during the dinner rush. Other than that it is a must try!! A few of our favorites: Steak tacos Chicken tacos Veggie tacos Chilaquiles!!!

My partner and I decided to try this out for lunch. We bought 2 Pollo, 2 Veggie and 1 Al Pastor…read moretacos, a couple bottles of water and a side of guacamole. You order at a counter and are given a number to display at your table. Our food took only a few minutes to arrive. The server also brought over a box holding three salsas in squeeze bottles. The green salsa was pretty mild and the orange one was super hot. The dark one was, I think, chipotle. I didn't care for the chipotle. The tacos looked great and were each pretty packed with ingredients. Pollo tacos - I thought the chicken was a bit dry and, because of that, disappointing. Veggie - The veggie were filled with cooked onion, mushroom and peppers. Although they were well prepared and held a lot of veggies, there was no seasoning, so the taste was pretty flat/boring. I had to rely on adding guac and some salsa for flavor. I was hoping the veggie would have some flavor without having to rely on sauces. Al Pastor - was very good. Guacamole - comes "market price". The side we got was $3, which I think was a good value. The guac was flavorful and was a nice portion. I am glad I had it to supplement the disappointing Veggie taco and the dryness of the Pollo. The corn tortillas were good. The place is nice and comfortable.

They are back. Very close to the previous location. Just across the street. Same quality…read more Surprisingly same low prices. They have a salsa bar with Pico, cilantro, onions, etc. Plenty of seating, compared to before. Happy to be back.

Honestly, Taco Bar has been the best taqueria I've had in the east coast. I used to order it almost…read moreweekly, in college. Their ingredients are fresh, quantities are great, and service is pretty good--given that it's not the most upscale setting. I would've given it 5 stars but they accidentally dropped meat on some of my vegetarian bowls prior (however they've always reimbursed us for mistakes, which is great customer service). The ladies working in the back work very hard and their labor of love does shine in the food. This place actually rivals SoCal mexican food. If you're in the area, skip Chipotle and come here to try their burritos, tortas, nachos, bowls and horchata, and tres leches. Also if you're brave check out their spicy red sauce! It's literally one of the best hidden food gems of Moco.

The experience was lovely. Service was super friendly and…read morethe cashier, who also takes the order was helpful. The space was small with high top seating (bar like) and 3 small tables in the middle. There are fresh condiments, pepper sauces, pica de Gallo, ect. My favorites were the beef taco and fish taco. The quesadilla was tasty as well. The establishment was very clean and well ran.

Overall Positives: The service is friendly and fast, which is nice since we came right at dinner…read moretime and it didn't take too long to get our food. Love the salsa bar -- the salsas taste fresh and there's something for everyone. If you aren't vegetarian the chicken is tasty and the chicken burrito is a safe, decent choice. Overall Negatives: This is not a great place if you are vegetarian. I know they have veg items but they don't get the same attention to flavor and quality that the non-vegetarian items get. That's why my husband rated his chicken burrito higher than I rated my veggie tacos. We had more misses than hits here. Chicken burrito: minimal beans, lots of rice and pulled chicken that both had great flavor. A marginal hit, just really needed some texture because a tortilla filled with just chicken isn't a great burrito. Its's a "just fine" burrito. Veggie tacos: barely any beans or rice. Mostly big chucks of avocado (weird to not dice it) and sliced tomato and onion (again weird -- just dice it). All topped with a dairy bomb of sour cream and queso fresco that caused the whole taco to lose its structural Integrity. Desperately needed lots of salsa for flavor because nothing else had any. The thing is, you can make rice flavorful. You can make beans with flair and fun and taste. They just don't here. Disappointing miss. Nachos: good chips, good cheesy sauce. Barely any beans again and the big slices of avocado, onion, and tomato (about the size you see on a burger) made it difficult to eat anything but the chips and cheese sauce. Not "nachos" and definitely not a hit for us. Unfortunately this just wasn't for us. It's great to have stuff on your menu that accommodates different types of diners but it's important to actually show the "other" food equal attention to quality and flavor.

I've been to Taco Bamba Gaithersburg several times now, and honestly it's become one of my favorite…read morespots in the Quince Orchard area. The food has a ton of flavor and doesn't feel like your average taco place at all. You can tell they actually put effort into making creative combinations instead of just throwing basic ingredients together. What I really like is how big the menu is. There's something for everybody whether you want traditional tacos or something more unique. The tacos are packed with flavor, and the portions are pretty satisfying too. The sauces and salsas are honestly underrated and make everything even better. The shrimp tacos, carne asada, and breakfast options especially stand out. A lot of people hype up the place for a reason. The atmosphere is also fun and energetic. It's definitely more of a lively, modern taco spot than a quiet sit-down restaurant. The music can get loud sometimes, but it adds to the personality of the place and gives it a cool vibe when you're there with friends. The restaurant always feels busy in a good way, like people genuinely enjoy coming back. Another thing I appreciate is how fast the service usually is even when the place is crowded. The staff has always been friendly whenever I've gone, and the food comes out pretty quickly considering how popular the location is. I know some people online say the quality can be inconsistent at times, especially during really busy hours, but overall my experiences have been positive and the food has been worth coming back for. If you're in the QO/Gaithersburg area and want tacos that are different from the usual chain restaurant style, Taco Bamba is definitely worth trying. Great food, fun atmosphere, and a menu that keeps you wanting to come back to try something new.

Got the "bamba brisket Mac and queso quesadilla" (see photos)…read more 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.

I wanted some birria tacos and didn't want to go all the way to Virginia. This place popped up in…read moremy search and it looks newer so I thought I would put it to the test. WOW... Some great birria tacos! Finally a place in Maryland I can go to! You get three tacos with pico de gallo on top and a side of rice. It was A LOT of food, I was full by two tacos. I also tried the guac and chips. They tasted really fresh and the guac was the chunky kind. It comes in a little cup but it was really hard to eat in there so I had to pour it on to something. It seems they are new and still figuring things out like the table beepers didn't work and they originally forgot to give me consume, but these are little things. I'll definitely be back when I get another birria taco craving. They seem to do a lot of takeout instead of dine in which makes sense in that area. I can definitely say they live up to their name even it comes to the birria

Fast and friendly service. Nice ambience. Free lime water is quite refreshing. Good food, at…read moreleast according to my seven year old who insists on the pollo quesadillas. I've never been a fan of Latin cuisine but if it makes my son as happy as it does, I'll always come back.

Great place for Authentic Mexican / El Salvadoran Cuisine…read more Great Customer Service Clean environment

The service is great and the food is delicious, they prepare it to order so it can take some time…read moreespecially since it can get busy at the new location they are in. It's just a typical street spot in a commercial area so not any exciting vibes but worth the affort.

Let me tell you something, this is such a great place to eat original Mexican food. Affordable…read moreprices and the food tastes delicious . I got the tacos al pastor and it was awesome. Great service very nice people, very humble. Thumbs up

Best tacos in town! Service is always great, never had a bad experience here. I also love the…read moreenvironment of the restaurant, brings the atmosphere of an authentic Mexican restaurant.

La Casita has easily become one of my favorite spots in Gaithersburg. I'm so glad they opened…read moreanother location closer to me!! Everything is so affordable and flavorful. The decor is super cute and even the coasters had the logo which i thought was a cute touch. I definitely recommend trying the mixta pupusa and the carne asada, both were delicious and full of flavor. This place is always a good choice!

The girls in my office were talking about pupusas so much that I simply had to have some. In…read moreparticular, they talked about La Casita so nicely that I thought I would try this place for lunch. I ordered online and it was pretty seamless. I needed to have a fast way to order and then simply go for pick up - NOT stand around waiting for the pupusas to cook. The online system worked pretty well but the menu is not that well organized. The restaurant is way bigger than I expected. It was crowded even at 2 in the afternoon so that was a good indication. But I have to admit that the floors, counters and tables were pretty dirty. That surprised me. My order was delivered to me quickly by a very nice and friendly cashier and I went back to my office. The pupusas were fresh and still steaming hot from the oven. I went with the safe chicken & cheese pupusas. The flavor was delicious! There was a little more grease than I expected but I hear that is just part of the pupusa expeience! I would definitely go back and try some of the other flavors. Do I recommend La Casita to others? Yes I do!!!

Came to visit after seeing it online, and it was definitely worth it!…read more All the tacos are delicious with great flavors and perfect sizes. My bf has the torta and it was well-worth the price. This is a grab and go spot with casual dining or to-go orders. Love this new taco spot and will be returning!

Stopped by for dinner because we were nearby and craving Mexican food. Sorry, but this spot missed…read morethe mark. Ordered an al pastor burrito with double meat, but it came mostly stuffed with rice and beans with the regular amount of meat (basically looked similar to the chicken burrito we ordered). The chorizo on my sope lacked flavor. Luckily the steak tacos weren't bad. Staff seemed preoccupied as I needed to repeat my order multiple times. Plenty of seating and parking available.

The quality of this food is superb authentic well created very tasteful. The staff is very nice…read more Been coming to this place for a few few years now with my Service dogs. I love this place. Very good prices.

I don't enjoy leaving a bad review here. I have been going to the sister restaurant, Taco Bar, for…read moreyears and that place has been my go to for cheap and good burritos. The food here is usually good but I had an insanely gross experience. When I got home, there was a big fingernail in my nachos that I bit into. Needless to say I wanted to puke after seeing it. That's not only disgusting but has me questioning their sanitary protocols now.