Hours & Location
4000 Wilson Blvd, Suite C,
Arlington, VA 22203 (opens in a new tab)
571-777-1477
ballston@tacobamba.com
Sunday - Thursday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Friday - Saturday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Ballston menu allergen information
breakfast
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B.E.C. Empanada
Bacon, Egg*, cheese, Fancy Sauce
$4
dairy, egg
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OG Breakfast Taco
cheddar omelet, bamba chorizo, guacamole, crema, cotija, pickled onion, cilantro, pico de gallo
$4.50
dairy, egg
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migas taco
soft cheesy scrambled eggs, chips, crema, pico de gallo, bacon, (add any meat for $2)
$4
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huevo frito taco
fried egg, pinto beans, cotija, pickled onion, cilantro, (add any meat for $2)
$3.50
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breakfast sope
large masa flour tortilla, pinto beans, Bamba chorizo, crema, cotija, jalapeno, avocado, fried egg
$10
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huevos rancheros
crispy tostadas, black beans (contains pork), salsa ranchera, crema, cotija, cilantro, avocado & two fried eggs
$7.50
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Cup O' Bamba
choice of any tradicional meat stacked on rice and beans, chips, cheese, jalapeno, pico de gallo & a fried egg
$8
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chilaquiles
crispy tortillas, tomatillo salsa, Fried Egg*, crema, cotija, cilantro, avocado, pinto beans & rice (add any meat for $3)
$10.50
add a fried egg or any tradicional taco filling $2
vegetarian
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Enchiladas
3 cheese filled corn tortillas, salsa ranchera, crema, cotija, fried egg, side of pinto beans & yellow rice (add any meat for $3)
$8.50
vegetarian
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torta de huevo
scrambled eggs, melted cheese, tomato, black beans(contains pork), avocado, pickled jalapeno, chipotle aioli
$12
tacos tradicionales - 4
corn tortilla, onion, cilantro-
carne asada
seared beef
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Pollo Al Carbon
grilled chicken
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tinga
chipotle braised chicken
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Barbacoa
slow roasted spiced beef
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Carnitas
roasted pork
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Lengua
beef tongue
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al Pastor
spiced pork & pineapple
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Birria
slow roasted lamb
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Chorizo
mexican pork sausage
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Chicharron
saucy pork nuggets
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Pescado
baja fish, slaw, crema
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Camaron
baja shrimp, slaw, crema
DO YOUR TACOS
DIRTY-STYLE or CLEAN-STYLE - 5
DIRTY - tradicional meats grilled with onions & cheese, Bamba sweet chili sauce, flour tortilla
CLEAN - any taco on the menu served in a Fresh Cabbage Cup
*MULITA DE BIRRIA* – 11
slow roasted lamb birria, chihuahua cheese, birria broth, corn tortilla, onion, cilantro
all tradicional meats can also be served as...
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Sope
large masa flour tortilla, choice of tradicional meat, cabbage slaw, crema, cotija, jalapeno, avocado (add an Egg* for $2)
$9
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Cup O'Bamba
any tradicional meat, rice, choice of beans, chips, cheese, jalapeno, pico de gallo, fried egg*
$8
(cheese only) $6.50
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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
crispy things
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queso + chips
Bamba nacho cheese dip
$5.50
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Grilled Guacamole & Chips
grilled avocado, jalapeno, onion
$5.50
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spicy chicharrones
chipotle dusted, crispy fried pork rinds
$3.50
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Bamba Fries
carne asada, chorizo, queso, pico de gallo, serrano chiles, crema, cotija, grilled guacamole (add an Egg* for $2)
$13.50
add a fried egg $2
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Jamaican Beef Patty
spiced ground beef empanada, cheddar cheese, coconut habanero sauce
$4
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The Jeffrey
crispy meat spring roll with carne asada, pork al pastor, chorizo, chihuahua cheese, peppers, onions, bit of this, bit of that, & serrano salsa verde
$8
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El Bacho Nacho
crispy nachos, stacked with any tradicional meat, salsa morita, crema, nacho cheese, pickled onions, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeno
$9.50
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The Other Fries
Crispy spiced fries, nacho cheese, pico de gallo, salsa valentina, crema, jalapeno, scallion, fancy sauce (add any meat for $3)
$10.50
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Salt Line Calamari
crispy tajin spiced calamari, candied chilis, poblano ranch
$11
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Bamba Wings
1/2 dozen crispy grilled wings choice of: *Bamba Buffalo Sauce *Chili Garlic Butter *Dry Spiced All served with poblano ranch
$10.50
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DIP-DIPS & Chips
Choice of: *Pumpkin Seed Tomatillo *Charred Chipotle Eggplant *Ancho Cashew Macha *Chile de Arbol Roasted Peanut
$4.50
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Salsa & Chips
Choice of: *Verde *Taquera *Morita *Chile de Arbol
$3.25
Pack the Bowl - $15
choice of protein, Bamba power mix (kale, carrots, cabbage, sprouts), sweet corn and black bean quinoa, marinated avocado, cucumber pico de gallo, garlic herb spread, pickled onion and chile, Mexi-trail mix (toasted pumpkin seeds, crispy onions, crushed tortilla chips), salsa verde ranchtacos nuestros - 5
our tacos-
Taco Bamba
skirt steak, chorizo, grilled guacamole, cotija, pickled onion, pickled fresno, cilantro, chicharron
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El Gringo
spiced ground beef, bacon, lettuce, ranch, pico de gallo, cheddar quesadilla
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Spicy 'Shroom
chipotle portobellos, grilled corn, cotija, pickled onion, heart of palm, cilantro, pepitas
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Arabe
grilled chicken, ancho mayo, cucumber pico de gallo, spicy yogurt, mint, pita
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El Rico Pollo
Peruvian-ish chicken, green chili puree, aji amarillo aioli, salsa criolla, serrano chile, crispy potato
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El Diablo
fighting chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese crema, pickles, chiles, slaw
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One Night in Bangkok
seared shrimp & spicy chorizo larb, mint, basil, chiles, crispy onion
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Fun's Over
crispy cod, pickled tomatillo tartar, shishitos, queso, potato sticks, flour tortilla
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the jeneral
seared ahi tuna, sesame salsa macha, pickled ginger slaw, guacamole, esquites sauce, Fuego Taki furikake, cabbage cup
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small biggie burger
patty melt burger, onion, cheese, pickle de gallo, Bamba 1000 island, lettuce, flour tortilla
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slumdog billionaire
chipotle pork vindaloo, raita verde, cucumber, candied chili, flour tortilla
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Salim Abu Aziz
shawarma spiced zucchini, grilled halloumi, sumac onion, parsley, burnt eggplant, chipotle yogurt, mint, pita
vegetarian
super tortas
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Torta Tradicional
choice of tradicional meat, chihuahua cheese, mayo, black beans (contains pork), lettuce, tomato, avocado, pickled jalapeno
$13
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Torta Bamba
ham, beef frank, carne asada, chorizo, al pastor, beef & chicken milanesa, black beans (contains pork), chihuahua cheese, mayo, pineapple, lettuce, tomato, avocado, pickled jalapeno
$19
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Torta Cubana
carnitas, ham, cheddar & chihuahua cheese, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, avocado, pickled jalapeno
$14
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Torta Choriqueso
chorizo, melted chihuahua cheese, cotija, guacamole, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo
$12
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dirty hippie veggie torta
garlic herb cream cheese spread, cucumber, roasted bell pepper, avocado, pickled fresno, red onion, lettuce, tomato, alfalfa sprouts
$12
vegetarian
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Big Red
spiced crispy chicken, pickled chiles, chihuahua cheese, rooster sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickles, avocado
$15
not tacos
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Corn in a Cup
“esquites” style, red chili crema, cotija cheese, spiced toasted corn, cilantro
$4
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Rice & Beans
choice of black(contains pork) or pinto beans, yellow rice, pico de gallo, cotija
$4.50
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Bamba Ceviche
shrimp, calamari, coconut milk, lime, red onion, pico de gallo, cilantro
$10
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Tortilla Soup
chipotle braised chicken, avocado, chihuahua cheese
$6.50
Quesadillas
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Tradicional
Choice of Tradicional Meat, chihuahua cheese, poblano crema, large flour tortilla
$8
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Wario Lopez
Crispy Eggplant, Chipotle Salsa Roja, Pickled Jalapeno, Chihuahua Cheese, Cotija Poblano Ranch
$9
Beverages - Cocktails
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Margarita Bambera
El Charro Tequila, orange scented agave, lime juice
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Woodfire Pineapple Margarita
mezcal, woodfire pineapple juice, orange scented agave, lime juice
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Honeydew Punch
mezcal, Agricole rum, honeydew melon puree, ginger-fresno laurel syrup, lime
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Mercado Margarita
El Charro Tequila, strawberry, simple syrup, cilantro, lime
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Margarita del Dia
Our seasonal market margarita
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Eduardo Sanchez Sangria
cabernet, seasonal berries, apple, orange, ancho chile reyes, brandy
Beverages - Cocktail Mixers
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Margarita Mix (Does Not Contain Alcohol)
Margarita Bambera Recipe:
2 oz of tequila or mezcal,
3 oz of margarita mix
Makes 4 drinks
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Hook & Line Michelada Sidecar (4 Oz)
Makes 2 of our famous Chinatown Micheladas. Just add half the bottle to your favorite beer.
Dulces
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Churros
5 mini cinnamon sugar dusted churros served with dulce de leche
$4.50
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Chocolate Chip Rubia
big thick chocolate chip delight
$4.50
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chocolate chip churro cookie
chocolate chip cookie with toasted cinnamon crumble
$3
Happy Hour
Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm
Available at all locations except Falls Church and Raleigh
Late-night happy hour is available in Shirlington and City Ridge weekdays from 9pm to close
MARGARITA BAMBERA
Tequila, Orange-Scented Agave, Lime Juice
SANGRIA
Cabernet, Ancho Chile Reyes, Brandy, Fresh Fruit
MICHELADA
ALL DRAFT BEER
THE JEFFREY
Crispy Meat Spring Roll, Carne Asada, Al Pastor, Chorizo, Chihuahua Cheese, Peppers, Onion, Serrano Salsa Verde, bit of this, bit of that…
Happy hour prices vary by location