TACO BAMBA: BETHESDA

PROJECTED OPENING: Late 2026 

4905 Fairmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 

Chef Victor Albisu will be opening the 17th location of Taco Bamba in Downtown Bethesda later this year in the space formerly home to Casa Oaxaca. This new Bethesda location will occupy 1,850 square feet of interior space, with a 2,000-square-foot patio. The space will also feature both interior and exterior bars. The Bethesda menu features Taco Bamba's lineup of traditional fillings and original mashups, along with dishes unique to the location. Returning by popular demand from the Chinatown location is the Mike Honcho, a chili relleno riff with an Anaheim chili stuffed with smoked brisket, Chihuahua cheese, rajas, nacho cheese, and poblano ranch dressing. In addition to the location-specific offerings, Bethesda will feature rotating seasonal cocktails and menu items, such as summer’s fan-favorite double smashburger and its winter counterpart, brisket chili con queso.