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| - I've been here twice now and I was just too damn lazy to write up my experience after the first time. Actually, it's probably a good thing I never got around to it, because now I think I've got it down.
How best should one describe Bomba? Well, the name really says it all - tacos and rum. That's what Bomba is all about. Since I don't drink rum and haven't since college I basically miss out on 50% of what makes Bomba Bomba. That means that for me it's basically just a pricey taco joint. Sure, if rum's your thing they've got enough of the stuff on hand to kill Ben Sanderson about three times over. According to the menu, "over 75 kinds of rum" to be exact. They've also got fancy-schmancy rum-fueled cocktails and other froo-froo drinks. Beer (only 8 taps and around 20 bottles/cans) and wine are relative afterthoughts in he grand scheme. If you dig deep enough you'll find a craft beer or two that you may not have had before. They also serve 16-oz pints of their draught beers. Kudos for that.
And what the hell's with listing a beer's price as "MKT"? It's not like it's freakin' lobster. Seriously.
The atmosphere is what you'd expect of a place of its ilk in Rocky River. It's not too fancy and not too casual. Nothing that'll really make you go "wow" but it's comfy enough. The service we received on both of our visits was pretty good. Servers are friendly and attentive and I don't recall having to wait too long for anything. They did screw up my wife's drink during our last visit, serving her the wrong mojito, but not a huge deal.
As others have mentioned, they don't give you free chips and salsa. To these people I say, who gives a shit. So you have to spend $3.50. Get over it. It's not like you need to cram your food hole with 1000 calories of corn anyway. They also don't serve plain old tortilla chips which I found to be a nice change of pace. The chips are a mixture of yucca, plantain, malanga and corn chips. Salsas are good, come in four varieties, and taste fresh. I'm not a guacamole fan, but if you are, be prepared to fork over more than you probably think guacamole is worth. Basic guac starts at $6 but by forewarned. If you fancy it up with mix-ins like pickled onion, pumpkin seeds and goat cheese you may be staring at an $8 bowl.
For starters they've got a nice selection of apps like empanadas, tostones, queso, even bacon-wrapped jalapenos. The crispy, flavorful empanadas are a tad on the small side, but the ooey-gooey fundido is well worth the calories. Now, the real star of this show is the tacos.
Here's the deal. All of their tacos are served in a corn/flour hybrid tortilla and you've got 18 different varieties from which to choose.Between my wife and I we've covered well over half of them already. I won't go into a detailed review of each taco type, but I will hit on some of the highlights:
-Others have mentioned the soggy taco thing. Sure, some of them may be a bit on the watery/drippy side. They use fruits, fresh-chopped veggies and the like. They contain water. Ergo things are bound to get a little soggy. You'll be OK. It's called a napkin.
-The ingredients are very flavorful and very fresh. One of the best things about Bomba.
-The chorizo/potato is among my favorites but damn, it'll grease up your face.
-The fried avacado. Interesting concept, just too much oil and breading. Seriously, it's half an avocado breaded and deep-fried.
-A spicy cauliflower taco with orange-soaked raisins and lime crema? Sounds weird, tastes amazing.
-Two words. Lamb barbacoa. Just get it.
-They are a bit skimpy on the proteins. I'm just sayin', expect more plant than animal in your tacos.
-I really think the taco shells should be heated up, maybe even charred a little before service. This little touch would add a nice dimension to the product.
So, that about sums it up for me and Bomba. They make for a nice break from the fast-casual taco joints littering the landscape, that's for sure. If you're looking for some creatively curated tacos made from fresh ingredients, ridiculous amounts of rum, good service, all at a pretty affordable price, they'll do you right.
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