Taco Bamba

Victor Albisu’s Taco Bamba is a standup takeout counter serving his take on Mexican street food, and tacos in both traditional and chef-driven styles. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner a block off busy Route 7 in Falls Church.

For loyal carnivores, the bread of a sandwich should merely be a vehicle for meat delivery. And the sandwiches featured here do not skimp on the meaty fillings. At one cafe in Adams Morgan, the owner packs five different kinds of meat onto his creation. Others like to use a runny egg to keep all other carnivore-friendly components moist. And at one Georgetown market, the sandwich is so insanely...

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Victor Albisu’s Taco Bamba is a standup takeout counter serving his take on Mexican street food,...