Hours & Location
20968 Southbank St.,
Sterling, VA 20165 (opens in a new tab)
571-206-0056
Daily
8:00am - 10:00pm
Sterling menu allergen information
Download PDF (opens in a new tab)All-Day Breakfast
Free coffee every day-
B.E.C. Empanada
Bacon, egg* & cheese, fancy sauce
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OG Breakfast Taco
Cheddar omelet*, chorizo, guacamole, crema, cotija, pickled onion, cilantro, pico de gallo
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Torta De Huevo
Scrambled eggs*, melted cheese, tomato, black beans, avocado, pickled jalapeño, 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, 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-
Al Pastor
Spiced pork & pineapple
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Birria
Slow roasted lamb
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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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Tinga
Chipotle braised chicken
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Pollo Al Carbon
Grilled chicken
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Camaron
Baja shrimp, slaw, crema
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Pescado
Baja fish (grilled or crispy), slaw, crema
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Carne Asada
Seared beef
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Barbacoa
Slow-roasted spiced beef
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Carne Picada
chopped brisket, onions, cilantro
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Lengua
beef tongue
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Tripa
crispy beef intestine
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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Mulita De Birria
Slow-roasted lamb birria, chihuahua cheese, birria broth, corn tortillas, onion, cilantro
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Cup O’ Meat
Build your own tacos. Choice of most tradicional 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)
Crispy Things
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The Jeffrey
Crispy meat spring roll, carne asada, al pastor, chorizo, chihuahua cheese, peppers, onion, serrano salsa verde, a bit of this, a bit of that
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Pachamana Empanada
Peruvian chicken aji de gallina, mozzarella, Peruvian olive aioli
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Queso & Chips
Bamba nacho cheese dip
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Grilled Guacamole & Chips
Grilled avocado, jalapeño, onion, lime
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Salsa & Chips
Choice of:
Verde
Taquera
Morita
Chile de arbol
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Tuna Tostada
Tuna*, togarashi aioli, green onion, charred soy jalapeño salsa macha, sesame avocado, green onion, cilantro, serrano chile, crispy onion
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El Bacho Nacho
Crispy nachos stacked with any tradicional meat, salsa Morita, crema, nacho cheese, pickled onion, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeño.
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Cascades Calamari
Crispy tajin spiced calamari, candied chilis, poblano ranch
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Spicy Chicharrones
Chipotle dusted crispy fried pork rinds
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Bamba Wings
½ dozen, crispy grilled wings served with poblano crema
Choice of...
Bamba buffalo sauce
Chile garlic butter
Dry spiced
Mango Habanero
Habanero BBQ
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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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Great White Buffalo Smashburger
Patty melt, cheese, onion, pickles, shredded bacon carnitas, white BBQ, crispy onion, flour tortilla
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Habibi G
Brisket shawarma, tahini crema, parsley, jalapeño, tomato, pickled turnip, sumac onion, flour tortilla
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Pork Pingao
Guava BBQ carnitas, garlic lime mojo onion, Swiss cheese, slaw, flour tortilla
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it’s Chiko (Not Cheeko)
Tempura fried shrimp, roasted garlic miso, ponzu avocado and onions, Auggie cado sauce, candied chile, fried shallots, sesame
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Doña Rosi
Peruvian chicken, sweet corn tamal, onion salad, anticucho aioli
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Arabe
Grilled spiced chicken, ancho mayo, cucumber pico de gallo, spicy yogurt, fresh mint, pita
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Can’t Stop Won’t Stop
Fried chicken, sriracha maple, slaw, spicy mayo, green onion, pickled onion, jalapeño, biscuit crumble, flour tortilla
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Gai Powpow
Ground chicken chorizo, crispy rice salad, basil, cilantro, chiles, fried egg*
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African Raymond
Sweet potato, peanut coconut sauce, cilantro, green onion, crispy onion
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Spicy Shroom
Chipotle portobellos, grilled corn, cotija, pickled onion, pepitas, heart of palm, cilantro
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Hangry Bird - FRIDAY ONLY
Chile BBQ Chicken, Morita Slaw, Garlic Aioli, Cilantro, Red Onion, Candied Habanero, Crispy Onion
Not Tacos
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Bamba Ceviche
Shrimp, calamari, coconut milk, lime, red onion, pico de gallo, cilantro
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Mexican Street Corn
Grilled corn, mayo, red chile, lime cotija
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Posole Rojo
Red chile pork stew, hominy, onion, cilantro, chicharron
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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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Big Bertha
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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Poyo Di Parma
Chicken cutlet, chicken chorizo, chipotle marinara, mozzarella cheese, giardiniera spread, sub roll
Quesadillas
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Tradicional
Choice of tradicional meat, chihuahua cheese, poblano crema, large flour tortilla.
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Jeez Oh Man
Pepperoni, Oaxaca cheese, jalapeño giardiniera, Fresno ranch
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How Long You Beanwither?
bean and cheese, morita chiles, green onion, cilantro, chile lime crema
Dulces
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Chocolate Chip Churro Crunch Cookie
dairy, egg, gluten
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Churros
Crispy cinnamon-dusted churros dipped in dulce de leche
dairy, egg, wheat
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
