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 - 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 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.
Download PDF (opens in a new tab)Drinks
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House Spirits
Skyy Vodka * Beefeater * Bacardi * El Tequileno * Jim Beam
$6
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Margaritas
Classic * Spicy Serrano * Seasonal * Mango * Blood Orange
$7
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Palomas
El Tequileño Tequila, Grapefruit, Lime, Agave, Grapefruit Soda, Grapefruit Salt
$8
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Wine & Sangria
$8
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Beer & Seltzer
$6
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 Add any meat for $3
$8.50
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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. Choice of: * Bamba Bufflo Sauce * Chili Garlic * Dry Spiced All served with Poblano Ranch
$9.50
Margaritas
El Tequileño Tequila, Lime, Orange Agave-
Tequila
El Tequileño Tequila, Lime, Orange Agave. Make it a Cadillac with Grand Marnier + $3
$10
Classic
Spicy Serrano
Seasonal
Mango
Blood Orange
Prickly Pear
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Bamba-Rita
20oz Classic or Flavored Margarita served in a Cantarito Mug
$18
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Mezcal
$13
WOODFIRE PINEAPPLE - House Mezcal, Lime, Orange Agave, Roasted Pineapple
MARGARITA MADRE - Taco Bamba’s Exclusive Rey Campero Espadin / Cuishe Mezcal, Lime, Orange Agave
Cocktails
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Paloma
El Tequileño Tequila, Grapefruit, Lime, Agave, Grapefruit Soda, Grapefruit Salt
$12
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Sangria
Bamba Sangria Blend, Seasonal Fruit
$10
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Wild Coyote
Skyy Vodka or House Mezcal, Lime, Ginger Beer
$13
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Gold Rush
Bourbon, Honey Cordial, Lemon
$12
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Oaxacan Old Fashioned
Espolon Reposado, House Mezcal, Agave, Xocolatl Mole Bitters
$13
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Mojito
Bacardi Superior Rum, Mint, Lime, Club Soda
$11
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Seasonal Frozen
$10
& More
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Beer
$7 - $8
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Wine
Red, White, Sparkling
$8