Taco Bamba is a wildly popular chain of taquerias that has developed a cult following for its counter-culture brand. The Cascades Marketplace location in Sterling features a full-service bar and a unique menu tailored to its neighborhood, with plenty of outdoor seating for guests to enjoy. Visit Taco Bamba for all-day breakfast and free coffee with any purchase. Explore the menu with creative versions of traditional tacos plus ceviches, empanadas, quesadillas, tortas, and more.
Dessert Lover (bbangjangi)
We ordered taco bamba, spicy shroom, can’t stop won’t stop, it’s Chico and pork pingao. Each taco each special taste. Nice music and service.
Clean store.
… moreStacy Tran
One of my absolute favorite taco chains! They offer an amazing variety of flavors that will satisfy everybody’s taste buds, and all at a great price! And don’t forget to try their mouthwatering corn on the cob – it’s the perfect addition to complete your meal! It’s delicious and my personal favorite.
… moreLindsay Navas
Wanted to leave a review to highlight the amazing service Brandon provides every time my friend and I come in. He truly goes above and beyond. You can genuinely tell he LOVES what he does, and it shows in the way he takes care of customers.
Also, shoutout to the cashier Camila! She was so kind and welcoming. Both of them greeted us right when we walked in, which immediately set such a positive tone. This location seriously has the best service. It’s always very clean, and the food and drinks are consistently excellent. Definitely one of our favorite spots!
… moreVanessa Runnalls
I really wanted to like this place, but our visit fell flat. We arrived around 5:15 p.m. specifically for the Happy Hour specials. I ordered a margarita, pointing to the Happy Hour menu. The server asked if I wanted to make it a double; I said sure, only to notice she rang it up as an $18 drink. When I questioned it (the HH margarita is $7), she said, “Because the double is not a Happy Hour special.” That felt incredibly disingenuous.
I’d been looking forward to the ceviche, but it arrived in a plastic cup with cold, breaded calamari piled on top. The presentation alone was unappetizing, the taste not much better.
The margarita never arrived with the food, so I had to go up to the bar to ask for it. The bartender apologized for the delay but then handed me a plain glass that was about 65% full with only half the rim salted. I wouldn’t serve a drink like that at home, let alone expect it from a restaurant (the picture is of my drink exactly as I received it).
The tacos were tasty, but the environment didn’t help. The floors were noticeably dirty, the lights harsh, and our table wobbly. The vibe was an odd mix of sports bar and daycare as there were at least a dozen babies and toddlers.
Overall a disappointing experience.
… moredough_ dy
Talk about taco destiny! I stumbled upon Taco Bamba in Sterling completely by chance—right before they opened for their friends and family event. A friendly face at the door welcomed me, and though I wasn’t part of the event, I asked if I could grab some tacos to-go. Best decision ever!
I’ve been a fan of Taco Bamba in Vienna, but since there wasn’t one near home in Sterling, my visits were rare. Not anymore! This location is exactly what we’ve been craving—amazing food, a super friendly and professional staff, and lightning-fast service even when the line is long.
Since that first visit, I’ve already been back twice—and each time, the experience has been just as fantastic. Sterling finally has its go-to taco spot, and we couldn’t be happier. See you soon, Taco Bamba!
Now every day can be Tuesday!
… moreDanielle Russell
Great staff! Very friendly and welcoming and happy to answer any questions. My husband’s friends raved about it so we had to check it out. My husband had the nachos. A generous portion. Spicy for sure! I had the posole and a carne asada taco. The Posole is the best I’ve had in years and loved the taco. Music was upbeat and fun, and they had college sports on so it was a win all the way. Thank you for great service and a wonderful meal!
… moreJoseph Herche
Taco Bamba is simply amazing, all the employees are spot on and we even go to meet and talk with the GM.
Everyone was so nice and very helpful. I love all the unique verity of Tacos and burritos. They also have an amazing selection of tequila!
This is the place to be!
… moreMII
I love taco bamba, and I’ve been to two other locations. The quality of food can really vary here, especially with the churros and aqua frescas. I order the same camaron (shrimp) taco, street corn, churros, and the other fries most of the time. However, the other fries tend to be soggier/less cooked most of the time. The cameron taco can vary in how much shrimp you get from time to time. The churros vary in how much sugar is on them and often times they are falling apart because they are fried for too long. However, the street corn has been very consistently delicious. Additionally, there is plenty of seating and there are many different condiments and salsas you can try! The music tends to be very loud inside, so I’d recommend sitting outside. The staff is always very kind and will try and find you outside with your order too. Lastly, the menu can be pricey, with tacos being $4-$5 each. They are delicious, but pricing for drinks and other entrees are also quite steep at the end of the day.
… moreIS Motencio
Great hangout !! Food and drinks were on point. We had the Bamba Burger, Sope (with chicken), and Elote. Food was excellent. Drinks were also good. We sat at the bar.Fabricio and Chad were our bartenders. (The frozen margarita of the month was great).Great serving staff too – all smiles. Excellent customer service and lots of laughs. A gem in the Sterling community. Good job Taco Bamba 🙂
… moreHicham Alaoui
I love Taco Bamba! Usually me and my girl go to the one in Fairfax because it’s local, but we were at a work event and thought we would come here because it was familiar and Bamba did not disappoint. Our Bartender was Brandon (I think he was managing too?) and he was absolutely fantastic. We had a few different Margaritas (delicious) and we shared an Elote. The carne tacos were amazing as always! Drinks were great, Brandon made us laugh like crazy (Knicks jokes) and the food rocked. 5/5, we’ll definitely be coming back!
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