Hours & Location
3930 Wisconsin Avenue,
Washington, DC 20016 (opens in a new tab)
202-742-9722
Sunday - Thursday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Friday - Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
The upper northwest D.C. location in the City Ridge development on Wisconsin Avenue features a large interior, full bar, and comfortable, dog-friendly outdoor patio made for lingering. At the bar, enjoy one of D.C.’s deepest mezcal lists, weekday happy hour from 4-7pm, and late night happy hour from 9pm to close. There's a large on-site parking garage and limited street parking.
The City Ridge location serves all-day breakfast, breakfast tacos, traditional and original tacos, ceviches, empanadas, quesadillas, tortas, and more. Exclusive items include the Aliens Have Landed and That Thing tacos Nuestros, and the unique Lalos Fried Rice, among others.
City Ridge menu allergen information
Check out our mezcal list
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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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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migas taco
soft cheesy scrambled eggs, chips, crema, pico de gallo, bacon
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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, jalapeno, pico de gallo, fried egg*
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Breakfast Sope
large masa flour tortilla, chorizo, crema, cotija, jalapeno, avocado & a fried egg*
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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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Mulita De Birria
slow-roasted lamb birria, chihuahua cheese, birria broth, corn tortillas, onion, cilantro
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Cup O’ Bamba
any tradicional meat, rice, beans, chips, cheese, jalapeno, pico de gallo, fried egg*
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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
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Sope
large masa tortilla, choice of traditional meat, cabbage slaw, crema, cotija, jalapeño, avocado
Add 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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Cactus Bambina Empanada
mixed fajita – steak, shrimp, chicken, green chile 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
verde
taquera
morita
chile de arbol
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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 jalapeno
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Cathedral 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. all served with poblano ranch
Bamba buffalo sauce
chili garlic butter
dry spiced
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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)
Add 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)
Add Any Meat
Specials
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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
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Pineapple Churros
Crispy Cinnamon-Dusted Churros Dipped in Caramelized Pineapple 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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Juju Da Smashburger
cheese, onions, lettuce, pickles, Bamba burger sauce, flour tortilla
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Aliens Have Landed
Bamba brisket suadero, green saucer sauce, pickled onion, salsa macha, sweet chile slaw
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Hey Zeus
mumbo bacon, chipotle mustard, jalapeno slaw, tomatillo chow chow, pickled fresno, crispy onion, chicharron, flour tortilla
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Spicy Shroom
chipotle portobellos, grilled corn, cotija, pickled onion, pepitas, heart of palm, cilantro
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Bobby Leo
sweet chili glazed crispy chicken, kimchi, soy pickle salad, slaw, flour tortilla
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Arabe
grilled spiced chicken, ancho mayo, cucumber pico de gallo, spicy yogurt, fresh mint, pita
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Chicken Caesar Sanchez
grilled chicken, lebneh caesar, tomato chili spread, avocado, cotija garlic crumble, flour tortilla
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That Thing
chicken chorizo, roasted chile relleno, cheese, salsa roja, crema, cilantro, pickled onion, avocado, flour tortilla
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The Noodler
crispy cornmeal catfish, green chile, jalapeno dill tartar, slaw, tomatillos, fresnos, flour tortilla
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The Jeneral
ahi tuna, sesame salsa macha, ginger slaw, guacamole, esquites aioli, Fuego Takis furikake, cabbage cup
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Fried Oyster Valentiner
Masa Crusted Fried Oysters, Creamy Grilled Corn Esquites, Queso Cotija, Valentina, Green Onion, Fresno Chile
Not Tacos
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Bamba Ceviche
shrimp, calamari, coconut milk, lime, red onion, pico de gallo, cilantro
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Lalo's Fried Rice
spiced lobster, fried egg, garlic soy glazed bacon, corn, carrot, green onion, rice, chipotle aioli, crispy shallot
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Mexican Street Corn
grilled corn, mayo, red chile, lime cotija
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Tortilla Soup
chipotle braised chicken, avocado, chihuahua cheese
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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 jalapeno
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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 jalapeno
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Torta Cubana
carnitas, ham, cheddar & chihuahua cheese, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, avocado, pickled jalapeno
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Pink Hair
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, French roll
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The Dilly
chopped brisket & queso, caramelized onion, candied chili jam, smoky chipotle ketchup, green chile, lettuce, French roll
Quesadillas
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Tradicional
choice of tradicional meat, chihuahua cheese, poblano crema, large flour tortilla
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Big Fat Mexican
roasted walnut mushroom chorizo, grilled corn, chipotle, mozzarella, crispy onion, basil verde
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The Big Jerk
grilled jerk chicken, spicy pickled pineapple, rajas, burnt chile crema
Dulces
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Churros
crispy cinnamon-dusted churros dipped in dulce de leche
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Chocolate Chip Churro Crunch Cookie
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Pineapple Churros
Crispy Cinnamon-Dusted Churros Dipped in Caramelized Pineapple Sauce
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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Frozen Margarita
classic, seasonal, mango, strawberry
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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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White Sangria
el tequileño tequila, brandy, white or sparkling wine, peach syrup, seasonal fruit
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Bamba Colada
reposado tequila, mezcal, woodfire pineapple juice, coconut milk, lime
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Espresso Martini
tito's vodka, fresh brewed coffee, coffee liquor
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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
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Craft Beer
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Domestic/Imported Beer
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Red Bull
Bebidas Sin Alcohol
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Seasonal Fresca
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Mango Paraiso
Mango Piña Colada
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Non-Alcoholic Beer
