Taco Bamba Ballston

4000 Wilson Blvd Ste C, Arlington
(571) 777-1477

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Menu

BREAKFAST
bacon, egg, and cheese empanada
fancy sauce
og breakfast taco
cheddar omelette, bamba chorizo, guacamole, pickled onions, cilantro, cotija, pico de gallo
migas
soft cheesy scrambled eggs, chips, crema, pico de gallo, bacon, (add any meat for $2)
huevo frito taco
fried egg, pinto beans, cotija, pickled onion, cilantro, (add any meat for $2)
breakfast sope
large masa flour tortilla, pinto beans, Bamba chorizo, crema, cotija, jalapeño, avocado, fried egg
huevos rancheros
crispy tostadas, black beans (contains pork), salsa ranchera, crema, cotija, cilantro, avocado, two fried eggs
cup o'bamba
choice of any tradicional meat stacked on rice and beans, chips, cheese, jalapeño, pico de gallo, fried egg
chilaquiles
crispy tortillas, tomatillo salsa, crema, cotija, onion, cilantro, avocado, side of pinto beans and yellow rice
enchiladas
3 cheese filled corn tortillas, salsa ranchera, crema, cotija, fried egg, side of pinto beans and yellow rice
torta de huevo
scrambled eggs, melted cheese, tomato, black beans (contains pork), avocado, pickled jalapeño, chipotle aioli

TACOS TRADICIONALES
Carne Asada Taco
Tinga Taco
Pescado Taco
Lengua de Res Taco
Chorizo Taco
Carnitas Taco
Camaron Taco
Birria Taco
Barbacoa Taco
Al Pastor Taco
Pollo al Carbon

TACOS NUESTROS
Arabe
El Gringo
Spicy Shroom
Taco Bamba Taco
small biggie smashburger
patty melt burger, onion, cheese, pickle de gallo, bamba 1000 island, lettuce, flour tortilla
the jeneral
el rico pollo
peruvian-ish spiced chicken, green chile puree, aji amarillo aioli, salsa criolla, crispy potato
el diablo
fighting chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese crema, pickles, chiles, slaw
one night in bangkok
seared shrimp & spicy chorizo larb, mint, basil, chiles, crispy onion
fun's over
cripsy cod, pickled tomatillo tartar, shishitos, queso, potato sticks, flour tortilla
slumdog billionaire
chipotle pork vindaloo, raita verde, cucumber, candied chile, flour tortilla
salim abu aziz
shawarma spiced zucchini, grilled haloumi, sumac onion, parsley, burnt eggplant, chipotle yogurt, mint, pita

PACK THE BOWL
pack the bowl
pick your protein, bamba power mix (kale, carrots, cabbage, sprouts), sweet corn and black bean quinoa, marinated avocado and bell peppers, cucumber pico de gallo, garlic herb spread, pickled onion and chile, Mexi-trail mix (toasted pumpkin seeds, crispy onions, crushed tortilla chips), salsa verde ranch

SUPER TORTAS
choriqueso
cubana
torta bamba
torta tradicional
dirty hippie veggie torta
garlic herb cream cheese spread, everything bagel crunch, cucumber, roasted bell pepper, avocado, pickled fresno, red onion, lettuce, tomato, alfalfa sprouts
big red
Spiced Crispy Chicken, Pickled Chiles, Chihuahua Cheese, Rooster Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Avocado

CRISPY THINGS
bamba fries
Carne Asada, Chorizo, Queso, Pico de Gallo, Serrano Chiles, Crema, Cotija, Grilled Guacamole (Add an Egg* for $2)
el bacho nachos
Crispy Nachos Stacked with Any Traditional Meat, Salsa Morita, Crema, Nacho Cheese, Pickled Onions, Pico de Gallo, Pickled JalapeÑo
bamba wings
½ Dozen, Crispy Grilled Wings CHOICE OF: Bamba Buffalo Sauce, Chili Garlic Butter or Dry Spiced. All Served with Poblano Ranch
grilled guac & chips
queso & chips
Bamba Nacho Cheese Dip
salsa & chips
CHOICE OF: Verde, Taquera, Morita, Chile de Árbol
pumpkin seed tomatillo dip & chips
charred chipotle eggplant dip & chips
ancho cashew dip & chips
chili de arbol roasted peanut dip & chips
spicy chicharron
Chipotle Dusted Crispy Fried Pork Rinds
the jeffrey
Crispy Meat Spring Roll, Carne Asada, Al Pastor, Chorizo, Chihuahua Cheese, Peppers, Onion, Serrano Salsa Verde, bit of this, bit of that…
the other fries
Crispy Spiced Fries, Nacho Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Salsa Valentina, Crema, Jalapeño, Scallion, Fancy (Add any Meat for $3)
jamaican beef patty empanada
spiced ground beef, cheddar cheese, coconut habanero sauce
salt lime calamari

QUESADILLAS
quesadillas
flour tortilla, chihuahua cheese, choice of any traditional meat, crema
wario lopez
crispy eggplant filled quesadilla, chipotle salsa roja, pickled jalapeno, chihuahua cheese, cotija poblano ranch

NOT TACOS
rice & beans
yellow rice, choice of black (contains pork) or pinto beans, cotija, pico de gallo
6oz yellow rice
bamba ceviche
tortilla soup
braised chicken, avocado, chihuahua cheese
corn in a cup
esquites style, red chile crema, cotija cheese, spiced toasted corn, cilantro

TRADICIONAL MEATS SERVED AS
mulita de birria
slow roasted goat birria, chihuahua cheese, broth, corn tortillas, onions, cilantro
sopes
large masa flour tortilla, choice of tradicional meat, slaw, crema, cotija, jalapeno, & avocado. add egg for $2
quesadillas
flour tortilla, chihuahua cheese, choice of any traditional meat, crema
cup o'bamba
choice of traditional meat, rice, choice of beans, crushed tortilla chips, chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeno, & a fried egg
cup o'meat
build your own tacos. choice of tradicional taco fillings, corn tortillas (4), onions, cilantro *spicy shroom available, excludes seafood options

SWEETS
churros
5 churro pieces dusted in cinnamon sugar, served with dulce de leche
chocolate chip rubia
big thick chocolate chip delight
chocolate chip churro cookie
chocolate chip cookie with toasted cinnamon crumble

DRINKS
horchata
Mexican household favorite with varied recipes. Ours is made with ground rice, water, sugar, condensed milk, and canela. Shake well and enjoy.
mango agua fresca
mexican coke
glass bottle, real sugar
bottled water
Sidral Mundet
apple soda
grapefruit jarrito
lime jarrito
mandarin jarrito
tamarind jarrito

ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS
lrg guacamole side
a 5oz container by volume
lrg pickled jalapeno side
a 5oz container by volume
lrg pico de gallo side
a 5 oz container by volume
lrg queso side
a 5oz container by volume
lrg shredded lettuce side
a 16oz container by volume
lrg crema side
a 5oz container by volume

SALSAS
bamba salsa 12 fl oz
choose between salsa verde (mild), salsa taquera (med), salsa arbol (hot), salsa morita (hot)

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Recent Reviews

This location is the best of the taco bamba locations we have tried. Much faster service and the food tasted fresher (not saying others are bad just that this one is a step above if that makes sense).
May 2026
This place is a little gem: café and bar. The food was so delicious, full of flavor, that I went back again the next day. I'm still thinking about it. Lovely staff and chilled atmosphere. Definitely recommend.
May 2026
I was in the area running an errand and wanted to find a spot to grab something quick, casual, and satisfying. Taco Bamba checked every box, especially after I spotted an Al Pastor taco on the menu, which to me is always the sign of a proper taqueria.

The menu is extensive, and I really liked that you can order tacos “clean” or “dirty.” Naturally, I went with the dirty version. I ordered the Al Pastor and the El Rico Pollo, and both were packed with...
May 2026

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Taco Bamba Ballston

4000 Wilson Blvd Ste C, Arlington, VA 22203
(571) 777-1477