Hours & Location
4041 Campbell Ave,
Arlington, VA 22206 (opens in a new tab)
571-257-3030
Daily
8:00am - 10:00pm
Shirlington Allergen information
All-Day Breakfast
Free Coffee Every Day-
Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Empanada
fancy sauce
dairy, egg
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OG Breakfast Taco
cheddar omelet, chorizo, guacamole, crema, cotija, pickled onion, cilantro, pico de gallo
dairy, egg
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torta de huevo
scrambled eggs, melted cheese, tomato, black beans, avocado, pickled jalapeno, chipotle aioli
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huevos rancheros
tostadas, black beans, crema, cotija, salsa ranchera, avocado, two fried eggs
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Cup O' Bamba
any tradicional meat, rice, beans, chips, cheese, jalapeño, pico de gallo, fried egg
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breakfast sope
large masa flour tortilla, chorizo, crema, cotija, jalapeño, avocado & a fried egg
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migas taco
soft cheesy scrambled eggs, chips, crema, pico de gallo, bacon, (may be supplemented with any traditional meat)
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huevo frito taco
fried egg, salsa macha, pinto beans, cotija, pickled onion, cilantro (may be supplemented with any traditional meat)
Vegetarian
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chilaquiles
crispy tortillas, tomatillo salsa, Fried Egg*, crema, cotija, cilantro, avocado, pinto beans & rice (may be supplemented with any traditional meat)
Vegetarian
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Enchiladas
3 cheese filled corn tortillas, salsa ranchera, crema, cotija, fried egg, side of pinto beans & yellow rice (may be supplemented with any traditional meat)
Vegetarian
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The Tighty Whitey
Smoked Maple Chipotle Chicken Chorizo, Eggs, Fries, Bacon, Alabama White Queso, Avocado, Sweet Chili Sauce
tacos tradicionales
corn tortilla, onion, cilantro-
carne asada
seared beef
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Lengua
beef tongue
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Barbacoa
slow roasted spiced beef
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Birria
slow roasted lamb
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tinga
chipotle braised chicken
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Pollo Al Carbon
grilled chicken
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al Pastor
spiced pork & pineapple
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Chicharron
saucy pork nuggets
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Carnitas
roasted pork
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Chorizo
mexican pork sausage
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Camaron
baja shrimp, slaw, crema
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Pescado
baja fish, slaw, crema
do your tacos
dirty-style or clean-style
Dirty Tradicional meats grilled with onions & cheese, bamba sweet chili sauce, flour tortillaClean Any taco on the menu served in a fresh cabbage cup
Other Tradicionales
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Cup O’ Bamba
any tradicional meat, rice, beans, chips, cheese, jalapeño, pico de gallo, fried egg
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Cup O' Meat
build your own tacos, choice of most traditional taco fillings, onions, cilantro, four corn tortillas on the side
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Sope
large masa flour tortilla, choice of tradicional meat, cabbage slaw, crema, cotija, jalapeno, avocado (may be supplemented with an egg)
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Mulita de Birria
slow roasted lamb birria, chihuahua cheese, birria broth, corn tortillas, onion, cilantro
crispy things
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The Jeffrey
crispy meat spring roll, carne asada, al pastor, chorizo, chihuahua cheese, peppers, onion, serrano salsa verde, bit of this, bit of that
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Rancho Verde Empanada
green chile chicken, cheese, onions, grilled corn, ranch
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Flautas
rolled crispy chicken tacos, pinto beans, lettuce, cotija cheese, crema, pico de gallo
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queso + chips
Bamba nacho cheese dip
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Grilled Guacamole & Chips
grilled avocado, jalapeno, onion, lime
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Salsa & Chips
choice of:
-verde
-taquera
-morita
-chile de arbol -
El Bacho Nacho
crispy nachos stacked with any tradicional meat, salsa morita, crema, nacho cheese, pickled onions, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeño
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spicy chicharrones
chipotle dusted, crispy fried pork rinds
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Bamba Wings
½ dozen, crispy grilled wings
choice of:
-bamba buffalo sauce
-chili garlic butter
-dry spiced
all served with poblano ranch -
Bamba Fries
carne asada, chorizo, queso, pico de gallo, serrano chiles, crema, cotija, grilled guacamole (may be supplemented with an egg)
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The Other Fries
crispy spiced fries, nacho cheese, pico de gallo, salsa valentina, crema, jalapeno, scallion, fancy sauce (may be supplemented with any traditional meat)
Specials
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Strawberries and Cream Churros
crispy vanilla sugar-dusted churros dipped in strawberries & cream
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Bamba Double Smashburger
brisket chop chop patty, American cheese, chili relish, Bamba smoke sauce.
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The Tighty Whitey
Smoked Maple Chipotle Chicken Chorizo, Eggs, Fries, Bacon, Alabama White Queso, Avocado, Sweet Chili Sauce
tacos nuestros
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Taco Bamba
skirt steak, chorizo, grilled guacamole, cotija, pickled onion, pickled fresno, cilantro, chicharron
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El Gringo
bamba spiced ground beef, bacon bits, lettuce, ranch, pico de gallo, cheddar quesadilla
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Small Biggie Smashburger
cheese, onions, lettuce, pickles, bamba 1000 island, flour tortilla
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Juan Bambo
black chile bbq barbacoa, corn coleslaw, esquites crema, cheese, green onion, jalapeño, crispy onion
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Spicy 'Shroom
chipotle portobellos, grilled corn, cotija, pickled onion, heart of palm, cilantro, pepitas
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Great Big Mexican
walnut mushroom chorizo, chipotle, cheese, huitlacoche truffle crema, pickled onion, corn, cilantro, crispy onion, tortilla, contains: vegetarian
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Arabe
grilled spiced chicken, ancho mayo, cucumber pico de gallo, spicy yogurt, fresh mint, pita
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Bird’s Hit
peruvian chicken, chile slaw, aji amarillo tamal, charred chili crema, pickled onion, cilantro, corn, pepitas
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General Leo
chipotle spiced chicken and churros, chili maple, pickled onion, slaw, serrano chile, bacon bits
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Red
corn crusted crispy shrimp, mango slaw, sweet corn aioli, green chile, pickled red onion, green onion, avocado
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Bum Bum Gai
chile crunch chicken, Thai basil, cilantro, chile spiced peanuts, carrots, sweet soy, chile aioli, crispy onion, flour tortilla
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Jolena
crispy cornmeal crusted catfish, agave lime slaw, chipotle spiced ranch, pickled corn salad, avocado, serrano chile, flour tortilla
not tacos
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Posole Rojo
red chile pork stew, hominy, onion, cilantro, chicharron
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Mexican Street Corn
grilled corn, mayo, red chile, lime cotija
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Rice & Beans
black or pinto beans, cotija, pico de gallo
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Pack the Bowl
Bamba salad mix, kale, carrot, cabbage, choice of tradicional filling, corn and black bean quinoa, avocado, pickled red onion, cucumber pico de gallo, garlic herb spread, cotija cheese, fresnos, pepitas, tortilla crumble, crispy onions, verde ranch dressing
super tortas
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Torta Tradicional
choice of tradicional meat, chihuahua cheese, mayo, black beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, pickled jalapeño
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Torta Bamba
carne asada, chorizo, al pastor, ham, hot dog, beef & chicken milanesa, black beans, chihuahua cheese, mayo, pineapple, lettuce,tomato, avocado, pickled jalapeño
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Torta Cubana
carnitas, ham, cheddar & chihuahua cheese, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, avocado, pickled jalapeño
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Green Machine
veggie torta: garlic herb cream cheese spread, cucumber, roasted bell pepper, avocado, pickled fresno, red onion, lettuce, tomato, alfalfa sprouts
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Choriqueso
chorizo, chihuahua cheese, guacamole, cotija, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo, pan frances
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The Lopez
peruvian chicken, salsa verde, rajas, chihuahua cheese, aji amarillo aioli, pickled fresno slaw, salsa criolla
Quesadillas
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Tradicional
choice of tradicional meat, chihuahua cheese, poblano crema, large flour tortilla
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El Guapo
steak, chicken & shrimp sizzling fajita quesadilla, peppers, onions, sour cream
Dulces
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Churros
crispy cinnamon-dusted churros dipped in dulce de leche
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chocolate chip churro crunch cookie
Happy Hour is available Monday-Friday from 4-7pm for dine-in guests at all locations except Falls Church and Raleigh.
Late-night happy hour is available from 9pm-close at our City Ridge location.
*Must be 21 or older to purchase alcohol.
Download PDF (opens in a new tab)Drinks
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House Spirits
Skyy Vodka ● Beefeater ● Bacardi ● El Tequilino ● Jim Beam
$6
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Margaritas
Classic ● Spicy Serrano ● Seasonal ● Mango ● Blood Orange
$7
Make it a Cadillac with Grand Marnier $3
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Wine & Sangria
$6
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Beer
Domestic ● Import
$6
Make it a Michelada $2
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Seasonal Frozen
Watermelon
$7
Food
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THE “JEFFREY”
Crispy Meat Spring Roll, Carne Asada, Pork Al Pastor, Chorizo, Chihuahua Cheese, Peppers, Onions, Bit of This, Bit of That, Serrano Salsa Verde
$6
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The Other Fries
Crispy Spiced Fries, Nacho Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Salsa Valentina, Crema, Jalapeño, Scallion, Fancy Sauce
$8.50
Add any meat $3
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Flautas
Rolled Crispy Chicken Tacos, Pinto Beans, Lettuce, Cotija, Crema, Pico de Gallo
$6
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El Bacho Nachos
Crispy Nachos Stacked with any Tradicional Meat, Salsa Morita, Cream, Nacho Cheese, Pickled Onions, Pico de Gallo, Pickled Jalapeño
$7.50
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Bamba WIngs
1/2 Dozen Crispy Grilled Wings Served With Poblano Ranch. Choice of: Bamba Buffalo Sauce ● Chili Garlic ● Dry Spiced
$9.50
Margaritas
El Tequileño Tequila, Lime, Orange Agave-
Tequila
Classic ● Spicy Serrano ● Mango ● Blood Orange ● Seasonal
Make it a Cadillac with Grand Marnier
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Strawberry Margarita
El Tequileno Tequila, strawberry puree, agave, lime
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Bamba-Rita
20oz Classic or Flavored Margarita served in a Cantarito Mug
Mezcal
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WOODFIRE PINEAPPLE
House Mezcal, Lime, Orange Agave, Roasted Pineapple
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MARGARITA MADRE
Taco Bamba’s Exclusive Rey Campero Espadin / Cuishe Mezcal, Lime, Orange Agave
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PASSION FRUIT MARGARITA
Mezcal Amaras Verde, Chinola Passion Fruit, Orange, Agave Lime

Cocktails
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Paloma
Lalo Tequila, Grapefruit, Lime, Agave, Grapefruit Soda, Grapefruit Salt
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Oaxacan Old Fashioned
Espolon Reposado, House Mezcal, Agave, Xocolatl Mole Bitters
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Seasonal Frozen
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Sangria
White or sparkling wine, tequila, brandy, peach puree
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Bamba Colada
reposado tequila, mezcal, woodfire pineapple juice, coconut milk, lime
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Espresso Martini
Titos vodka, coffee liqueur, cold brew
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Mimosa
sparkling wine with choice of flavor: orange, mango, strawberry, white peach ginger, pineapple, seasonal
& More
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Beer
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Wine
Red, White, Sparkling
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Seltzer
