Hours & Location
4000 Wilson Blvd, Suite C,
Arlington, VA 22203 (opens in a new tab)
571-777-1477
ballston@tacobamba.com
Daily
8:00am - 10:00pm
Located just off Wilson Boulevard, our Ballston location resides in one of Arlington's busiest neighborhoods. Inside, enjoy a full-service bar with weekday happy hour from 4-7pm, while a small, shaded, dog-friendly patio offers casual outdoor seating. Paid street parking is available nearby, and we're just a few blocks from the Ballston Metro station on the Orange and Silver lines.
Our Ballston location serves all-day breakfast, breakfast tacos, traditional and original tacos, ceviches, empanadas, quesadillas, tortas, and more. Exclusive items include Nuestro Tacos such as the Slumdog Billionaire and Fun's Over, plus favorites like the Jamaican Beef Patty Empanada and Big Red Torta.
Ballston menu allergen information
All-Day Breakfast
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OG Breakfast Taco
Cheddar Omelet, Bamba Chorizo, Guacamole, Crema, Cotija, Pickled Onion, Cilantro, Pico De Gallo
$4.50
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Migas Taco
Soft Cheesy Scrambled Eggs, Chips, Crema, Pico De Gallo, Bacon
$4
Add any meat $2 - $2.50
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Huevo Frito Taco
Fried Egg, Salsa Macha, Pinto Beans, Cotija, Pickled Onion, Cilantro
$4
Vegetarian
Add any meat $2 - $2.50
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Torta de Huevo
Scrambled Eggs, Melted Cheese, Tomato, Black Beans, Avocado, Pickled Jalapeño, Chipotle Aioli
$12
Add any meat $3 - $3.50
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Huevos Rancheros
Tostadas, Black Beans, Crema, Cotija, Salsa Ranchera, Avocado, Two Fried Eggs
$8
Add any meat $3 - $3.50
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Chilaquiles
Crispy Tortillas, Tomatillo Salsa, Fried Egg, Crema, Cotija, Cilantro, Avocado, Rice, Beans
$10.50
Vegetarian
Add any meat $3 - $3.50
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Breakfast Sope
Large Masa Flour Tortilla, Chorizo, Crema, Cotija, Jalapeño, Avocado & a Fried Egg
$10
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BEC Empanada
Bacon, Egg & Cheese, Fancy Sauce
$4
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Enchiladas
Cheese Filled Corn Tortillas, Salsa Ranchera, Crema, Cotija, Fried Egg, Rice, Beans
$8.50
Vegetarian
Add any meat $3 - $3.50
Tacos Tradicionales
corn tortilla, onion, cilantro-
Al Pastor
Spiced Pork and Pineapple
$4
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Chicharron
Saucy Pork Nuggets
$4
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Carnitas
Roasted Pork
$4
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Chorizo
Mexican Pork Sausage
$4
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Birria
Slow Roasted Lamb
$4
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Tinga
Chipotle Braised Chicken
$4
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Pollo Al Carbon
Grilled Chicken
$4
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Camaron
Baja Shrimp, Slaw, Crema
$4
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Pescado
Baja Fish, Slaw, Crema
$4
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Carne Asada
Seared Beef
$5
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Carne Picada
Chopped Brisket, Onions, Cilantro
$5
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Barbacoa
Slow Roasted Spiced Beef
$5
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Lengua
Beef Tongue
$5
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
$11
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Sopes
Large Masa Tortilla, Choice of Tradicional Meat, Cabbage Slaw, Crema, Cotija, Jalapeño, Avocado
$9
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Cup O' Meat
Build Your Own Tacos. Choice of Most Tradicional Taco Fillings, Onion, Cilantro, Four Corn Tortillas on The Side
$14
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Cup O' Bamba
Any Tradicional Meat, Rice, Beans, Chips, Cheese, Jalapeño, Pico De Gallo, Fried Egg
$9
Crispy Things
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Bamba Fries
Carne Asada, Chorizo, Queso, Pico De Gallo, Serrano Chiles, Crema, Cotija, Grilled Guacamole
$13.50
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Bamba Wings
1/2 Dozen Crispy Grilled Wings Served with Poblano Ranch. Choice Of:
● Bamba Buffalo Sauce
● Chili Garlic Butter
● Dry Spiced$10.50
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The Other Fries
Crispy Spiced Fries, Nacho Cheese, Pico De Gallo, Salsa Valentina, Crema, Jalapeño, Scallion, Fancy
$10.50
Add any meat $3 - $3.50
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El Bacho Nachos
Crispy Nachos Stacked with Any Tradicional Meat, Salsa Morita, Crema, Nacho Cheese, Pickled Onion, Pico De Gallo, Pickled Jalapeño
$9.50
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Flautas
Rolled Crispy Chicken Tacos, Pinto Beans, Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Crema, Pico De Gallo
$9
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Grilled Guac & Chips
Grilled Avocado, Jalapeño, Onion, Lime
$5.50
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Queso & Chips
Bamba Nacho Cheese Dip
$5.50
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Queso with Chorizo & Chips
Bamba Nacho Cheese Dip + Chorizo
$8.50
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Salsa & Chips
Choice Of:
● Verde
● Taquera
● Morita
● Chili De Arbol$3.25
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Spicy Chicharrones
Chipotle Dusted Crispy Fried Porkrinds
$3.50
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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...
$8
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Jamaican Beef Patty Empanada
Spiced Ground Beef Empanada, Cheddar Cheese, Coconut Habanero Sauce
$4
Specials
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Bamba Double Smashburger
Brisket Chop Chop Patty, American Cheese, Chili Relish, Bamba Smoke Sauce
$11
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The Tighty Whitey
Smoked Maple Chipotle Chicken Chorizo, Eggs, Fries, Bacon, Alabama White Queso, Avocado, Sweet Chili Sauce
$10
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Caramelized Pineapple Churros
Crispy Cinnamon-Dusted Churros Dipped in Caramelized Pineapple Sauce
$4.50
Tacos Nuestros
our tacos-
Arabe
Grilled Spiced Chicken, Ancho Mayo, Cucumber Pico De Gallo, Spicy Yogurt, Fresh Mint, Pita
$5.50
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Taco Bamba
Skirt Steak, Chorizo, Grilled Guacamole, Cotija, Pickled Onion, Pickled Fresno, Cilantro, Chicharron
$5.50
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Spicy Shroom
Chipotle Portobellos, Grilled Corn, Lime, Cotija, Pickled Onion, Pepitas, Heart of Palm, Cilantro
$5.50
Vegetarian
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El Gringo
Bamba Spiced Ground Beef, Bacon Bits, Lettuce, Ranch, Pico De Gallo, Cheddar Quesadilla
$5.50
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Fun's Over
Crispy Cod, Pickled Tomatillo Tartar, Shishitos, Queso, Potato Sticks, Flour Tortilla
$5.50
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El Diablo
Fighting Chicken, Buffalo Sauce, Blue Cheese Crema, Pickles, Chiles, Slaw
$5.50
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Salim Abu Aziz
Shawarma Spiced Zucchini, Grilled Halloumi, Sumac Onion, Parsley, Burnt Eggplant, Chipotle Yogurt, Mint, Pita
$5.50
Vegetarian
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Slumdog Billionaire
Chipotle Pork Vindaloo, Raita Verde, Cucumber, Candied Chili, Flour Tortilla
$5.50
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The Jeneral
Ahi Tuna, Sesame Salsa Macha, Ginger Slaw, Guacamole, Esquites Aioli, Fuego Takis Furikake, Cabbage Cup
$5.50
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Rico Pollo
Peruvian-Ish Chicken, Green Chili Puree, Aji Amarillo Aioli, Salsa Criolla, Serrano Chili, Crispy Potato
$5.50
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Small Biggie Smashburger
Patty Melt Burger, Cheese, Onions, Lettuce, Pickles, Bamba 1000 Island, Flour Tortilla
$5.50
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One Night In Bangkok
Seared Shrimp & Spicy Chorizo Larb, Mint, Basil, Chiles, Crispy Onion
$5.50
Not Tacos
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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
$15
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Side Rice & Beans
Black or Pinto Beans, Cotija, Pico De Gallo
$4.50
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Side of Rice
$4.50
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Side of Beans
$4.50
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Tortilla Soup
Chipotle Braised Chicken, Avocado, Chihuahua Cheese
$6.50
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Corn in a cup
“Esquites” Style, Red Chili Crema, Cotija Cheese, Spiced Toasted Corn, Cilantro
$4
Vegetarian
Super Tortas
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Choriqueso
Chorizo, Chihuahua Cheese, Guacamole, Cotija, Pico De Gallo, Chipotle Mayo, French Roll
$12
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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
$19
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Torta Tradicional
Choice of Tradicional Meat, Chihuahua Cheese, Mayo, Black Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Pickled Jalapeño
$13
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Torta Cubana
Carnitas, Ham, Cheddar & Chihuahua Cheese, Mayo, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Pickled Jalapeño
$14
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Big Red Torta
Spiced Crispy Chicken, Pickled Chiles, Chihuahua Cheese, Rooster Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Avocado
$15
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Dirty Hippie
Garlic Herb Cream Cheese Spread, Cucumber, Roasted Bell Pepper, Avocado, Pickled Fresno, Red Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Alfalfa Sprouts
$12
Vegetarian
Quesadillas
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Tradicional
Choice of Tradicional Meat, Chihuahua Cheese, Poblano Crema, Large Flour Tortilla
$8
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How Long You Beanwither?
Bean and Cheese, Morita Chiles, Green Onion, Cilantro, Chili Lime Crema
$11
Vegetarian
Dulces
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Churros
Crispy Cinnamon- Dusted Churros Dipped in Dulce De Leche
$4.50
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Choc Chip Churro Cookie
Chocolate Chip Cookie with Toasted Cinnamon Crumble.
$3
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Caramelized Pineapple Churros
Crispy Cinnamon-Dusted Churros Dipped in Caramelized Pineapple Sauce
$4.50
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 Tequileño, Jim Beam
$6
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Tequila Margaritas
Classic ● Spicy Serrano ● Seasonal ● Mango ● Strawberry
$7
Make it a Cadillac with Grand Marnier $3
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Bamba-Rita
Large Format Classic or Flavored Margarita Served in A Cantarito Mug
$14
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Frozen Margaritas
Classic ● Seasonal ● Mango ● Strawberry
$7
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Paloma
El Tequileño Tequila, Grapefruit, Lime, Agave, Grapefruit Soda, Grapefruit Salt
$9
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Wine & Sangria
$7
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Mimosa
Pineapple ● Orange ● Seasonal ● Mango ● Strawberry
$7
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Beer
Domestic, Import, Non-Alcoholic
$6
Make it a Michelada $2
Food
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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
$6
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The Other Fries
Crispy Spiced Fries, Nacho Cheese, Pico De Gallo, Salsa Valentina, Crema, Jalapeño, Scallion, Fancy
$8.50
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Flautas
Rolled Crispy Chicken Tacos, Pinto Beans, Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Crema, Pico De Gallo
$6
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El Bacho Nachos
Crispy Nachos Stacked with Any Tradicional Meat, Salsa Morita, Crema, Nacho Cheese, Pickled Onion, 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 Butter
● Dry Spiced$9.50
Margaritas
El Tequileño Tequila, Lime, Orange Agave-
Tequila Margarita
Classic ● Spicy Serrano ● Seasonal ● Mango ● Strawberry
$10
Make it a Cadillac with Grand Marnier $3
Cadillac $5
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Bamba-rita
Large Format Classic or Flavored Margarita Served in A Cantarito Mug
$18
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Frozen Margarita
Classic ● Seasonal ● Mango ● Strawberry
$10

Bebidas Sin Alcohol
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Mango Paraiso
Mango Piña Colada
$7
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Seasonal Fresca
$7
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Non-alcoholic beer
$7
Cocktails
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Paloma
El Tequileño Tequila, Grapefruit, Lime, Agave, Grapefruit Soda, Grapefruit Salt
$13
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Oaxacan Old Fashioned
Espolon Reposado, Mezcal Amaras Verde, Agave, Xocolatl Mole Bitters
$13
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Mimosa
Pineapple ● Orange ● Seasonal ● Mango ● Strawberry
$10
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Espresso Martini
Tito's Vodka, Fresh Brewed Coffee, Coffee Liquor
$12
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White Sangria
El Tequileño Tequila, Brandy, White or Sparkling Wine, Peach Syrup, Seasonal Fruit
$10
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Bamba Colada
Espolon Reposado, Mezcal Amaras Verde, Coconut Milk Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Lime
$10
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Woodfire Pineapple
Mezcal Amaras Verde, Lime, Orange Agave, Roasted Pineapple
$13
& More
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Craft Beer
$9
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Domestic/Import Beer
$7
Make it a Michelada $2
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Wine
Red, White, Sparkling
$8
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Seltzer
$8
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Red Bull
$5.50
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Agua Frescas
Mango, Seasonal, Horchata
$3.75
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Fountain Sodas
$3.25
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Jarritos Sodas
Assorted Flavors
$3.75
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Just Ice Tea
$4.50
