Taco Bamba Raleigh

4.5 ( 356 reviews )
Checking... 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
3518 Wade Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607, United States
+1 919-827-1119

Taco Bamba Raleigh, located at 3518 Wade Ave, is redefining the taco experience in North Carolina. Patrons rave about the vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients that make each dish memorable. Timothy Thompson emphasizes the restaurant's welcoming atmosphere, rating it a full 10/10, while highlighting their exceptional house-made green chili ranch sauce—a must-try for any first-time visitor.

Danielle Lang notes the deliciousness of the tacos and the refreshing Paloma cocktail, praising the attentive service from bartender Doug. Free churros for online reviews add a sweet incentive to share your experience! Meanwhile, Mo consistently enjoys the flavorful offerings, particularly the mulita de birria—a delicious fusion of taco and quesadilla—and the perfectly seasoned queso.

Despite a few minor misses, like the Mexican street corn, the overall consensus is clear: Taco Bamba Raleigh is a feast for the senses. Filipp Nesterov lauds the Carnitas taco for its rich flavor, while also enjoying the bold taste of the Camarones taco. With a motto encouraging diners to "Prepare your mouth," this eatery promises an unforgettable culinary adventure that goes beyond the typical taco joint.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • From the business
    • Identifies as Latino-owned
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Has counter service
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Taco Bamba Raleigh

timothy thompson
Jun 26,2025
From the moment you walk in... amazing!! All 5s... but really 10/10 recommend! The photos can’t capture all of this greatness!! Our Server was Kyler and he recommended all the great things in the picture!! The best sauce is the house made green chili ranch!!
Danielle Lang
Jun 23,2025
Great tacos! At first I didn’t know the restaurant was open because of the tinted windows but as we drove by the back end we noticed there were a good amount of people on the patio. The tacos were great my Paloma was so refreshing and you get free Churros with an online review. Doug was the bartender and very efficient on delivering drinks.
Mo
Jun 13,2025
Tacooo Bamba!! Food is sooo flavorful, fresh and hot! My biggest thing is consistency and every time I go, my expectations are always meet. I highly recommend the mulita de birria which is a combination of the birria taco and quesadilla! Also, the rice and beans don’t disappoint and the queso is delicious. I have also tried the guacamole which is delicious. Pictured below is the Cheerwine float and pack the bowl, which was also delicious. Mexican street corn is a hit or miss as last time I tried it the corn wasn’t sweet enough.
C A
Jun 8,2025
This is definitely not Taco Bell, but I promise you're going to love the experience. There is a sign that reads, " Prepare your mouth," for something amazing wonderful delicious and different.
Filipp Nesterov
May 28,2025
Just got back from Taco Bamba — we were super happy with the whole experience. We ordered two Birria tacos, two Lengua tacos, a Camarones taco, a Carnitas taco, and a chicken quesadilla. The Carnitas taco was hands down my favorite — super flavorful, rich, and unique. I’ll definitely be ordering it again. Lengua tacos came in second for me. They were a little salty on top, but I think that was just from some salt sprinkled at the end. We weren’t really into the Birria tacos though — they were a bit on the dry side. The Camarones taco was also delicious — bold and packed with flavor. We’ll definitely be coming back again (more than once, for sure).
Sneha K
May 13,2025
Came across this place through the offline Raleigh Durham service - We got 4 tacos (2 regular and 2 speciality) Birria and chorizo from the traditionale menu and taserface and taco bamba from the neustro(speciality) while taco bamba was very good too, Taser face taco blew us away! It was the perfect melange of everything we never knew was needed in a taco! Sweet spice crunch and everything nice! Had to go get another one bcz one of it was not satiating enough! One of the most elite taco experiences we’ve had in a while Would definitely be back to try more items
Dean Conway
Apr 7,2025
Came for breakfast. Coffee was free, food was delicious and had fair prices. Got the Migas Taco with carne asada added. 6.50 for a enough food for a nice filling breakfast.
Fal E
Mar 7,2025
I appreciated the service during my visit. I loved the pack of the bowl salad with the AL PASTOR spiced pork & pineapple and the rubia for dessert; both were delicious. It was a good experience overall. The dining room was clean and organized. Although it was packed the service was great and the food was fresh.

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