This review is for their happy hour - decent happy hour prices, service and ambiance. Sadly the food was not good, it is like they are trying but didn't consult a Mexican. I can not say more good things about the service here, we had a female bartender as our server who was so attentive and sweet (I wish I knew her name). The menu options for happy hour were solid, we decided to do some coconut shrimp and these chorizo fries. Our son got a kids taco meal with ground beef. I would say the best thing about everything here was the guacamole which tasted fresh (but lacked lemon and and cilantro, at least it was fresh avocado though) and the churro waffle (which was a dessert in the kids menu). The coconut shrimp were okay at best. They tasted like someone ran to shoprite and picked them up from the frozen section. The chorizo and queso fries were most disappointing. The fries were undercooked and floppy, and I have no idea what type of chorizo that was but definitely not Mexican. Then my son's tacos were just made with no love, the taco meat barely seasoned, not one piece of lettuce or tomato, no sauces, and presented like a sloppy joe. We also got a pitcher of margaritas, that was pineapple flavored. It was just okay, we had the entire pitcher just my husband and I and did not even feel the slightest buzz. I really love the decor of this place, we did their virtual trivia and truly the service is what is giving them the 3 starts, because the food is not good. I hope they consult with someone about their food, because it has great potential. read more

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Hmm...I really wanted to love this local place and add it to our top10 as we really don't have a local Mexican restaurant in Newtown. But pretty sure it is a once and done for me. Apparently new owners and a tweaked menu since July 2025. Only one vague review which wasn't very helpful so we did not know what to expect and excited to try. Eight of us for Friday lunch in a pretty empty restaurant. Nice atmosphere with outside patio seating. Patio faces the patio of PJ Whelihan's which had a big lunch crowd. On to the food...most everyone ordered the tacos. Some choices were a hit (honey shrimp and salmon tacos) and some were not...pulled pork was too dry and a shrimp taco too spicy. I ordered the fiesta bowl with added salmon and cauliflower rice. Glad to have a healthy choice. I "think" it could have been good...however, I kept pulling un-edible stringy scalions out of my mouth which took away from my enjoyment and grossed me out. (I attached a picture). I also was not able to concentrate on our conversation bc I was focused on getting them all out of my bowl and my mouth...there were a lot! I showed it to our server who didn't seem to care. I tried to be helpful and suggested he show it to the chef since it was very disgusting and added nothing to the taste. I cannot imagine anyone wanting to eat those nasty scalions. On a good note, my salmon was good. I can see this being a popular place for a young customer...those who like Taco Bell. After re-reading my own review...I deducted a star. Sorry to the owners however I felt a manager or owner should have come around to our table. Such a shame...we truly wanted to love it. Oh and...good luck with parking! read more

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Love Bomba tacos! I love that you can mix and match the tacos. Got the beachcomber, Americano, and Al pastor tacos. The beachcomber and Al pastor were my favorite. Got the orange hibiscus margarita for my drink which was delicious! Also split the queso and chips with my husband. Good food, service and atmosphere. read more

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Sat at the bar for lunch and Tessa took great care of me. Looked like she was the only one on, but between her and the manager (wish I got her name) made sure everyone was taken care of. Tacos and margarita still as good as day 1. Had the Baja shrimp, Nashville hot chicken, and one with pork (forget the name). Spicy pineapple and mango marg hit the spot! Tried the mango rice, but wasn't a huge fan..will go back to the plantains next time. Thanks for another great meal and kudos to running the shift so smoothly, ladies! read more

Bomba Taco + Bar - Tacos Near Me - Newtown, Pennsylvania

On vacation and stopped in, the food came out hot and flavorful. The service was quick, our server was very friendly. The ambiance was quiet, we were there right at opening so only one other couple there. It's a nice place. read more

Bomba Taco + Bar - The Cuban with fries. - Tacos Near Me - Newtown, Pennsylvania

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I've been here 10-12 times before, but not in about a year. The food used to be great, and the staff still is -- everyone was very friendly and nice today. That said, the food has definitely gone downhill. I'm not someone who sends food back, but my wife's al pastor taco literally had almost no meat in it. She asked for more, and when it came back it tasted bad enough that she couldn't eat it. I ordered the piggy taco, shrimp taco, and Nashville hot. The shrimp was rock solid, the piggy taco was just bad, and while the Nashville hot was decent, everything was cold except for the rice and beans. Overall, really disappointing compared to how this place used to be. read more

I've been to this restaurant once before, and I completely forgot the name of it but I was dreaming about the tacos since then. Today I happened to pass by since we had to go to Pennsylvania. The restaurant atmosphere is nice and open, it's spacious and clean. We had the chips and salsa and cowboy fries to start. You get a choice of the salsa, we chose a mild one--fire roasted tomato salsa. The chips are really good and fresh. I thought it was interesting how they added taro chips as well. The salsa was good, but it wasn't super flavorful. If you want a more flavorful sauce, pick one of the others. The cowboy fries were delicious. They were loaded with pulled pork, fried onions, cheese, scallions, and bbq sauce. They were very delicious, highly recommend trying. Onto the tacos, the best part. My husband tried the street tacos, he tried 3 different meats, chicken, steak, and ground beef. They were all good. I had the blackened salmon and carne asada. The best one out of all was the blackened salmon. The mango salsa and seasoning is amazing and the fish was very crispy (not mushy at all). One thing I will note is that the tacos are big and filling. I found 2 was more than enough, my husband said 2-3 were enough for him, especially if you're having appetizers too. The service was also great and the washroom was clean. read more

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We got the chicken nachos which were delicious, we ordered two tacos each our favorite was the salmon as the fried fish tacos didn't have that much flavor and would be better without the mango pieces, the drinks were solid, and the churros were delicious. There were multiple waiters/waitresses who brought our food so it was efficient. Most notable was the lively ambience with large TVs showing multiple games would be a great spot to watch football or baseball with friends! read more

Ambiance and service was great, but I cannot say the same for the food. The food was dry and tasted artificial. It had fatty pieces and some was burnt, I feel like I could make the same food from ingredients at giant. In all honestly it just felt half assed and like the food was just put in an air fryer or microwave. Also, my drink had odd black particles at the bottom of it?? read more

Uninspiring experience! Partly my fault for thinking this was Bar Taco (similar to one at King Of Prussia Mall); not even close. Do not order the tacos, plain and simple--- no flavor, way too wet hence they disintegrate as you try to pick them up to eat. I am not 8 years old and dripping food on my clothes is unacceptable. From the start, spent time trying to get acclimated to the menu. I was surprisingly told NO a handful of times to my questions. No other tequila-based mixed drinks other than the two on the menu and I don't drink margaritas, I prefer a good spicy tequila mixed drink... luckily there was the Jalapeno Paloma. Noticed the specialty taco section and saw the suggested 10 piece pkg, it was just my wife and myself so I asked, can we order 3 each then add 4 more based on the ones we liked.... NO!! Well that shut me down and I opted for the tuna poke bowl with priced cauliflower and it was rather good. However, my wife opted for 3 specialty tacos and while they were plated nicely, lacked flavor, and needed to eat them with a fork because when she tried to pick it up if crumbled in her hands onto her white shorts... to the dry cleaners they go. I tried a taste of each via a moral of the meat-- the Yard Bird, Smoked Piggy and Carne Asada Tacos and I would never order them. Again no flavor, no wow this is really good. We did start with the street corn, which was a good starter however it went downhill from there Plus for what it is, way overpriced. We will not be back read more

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My friend and I decided to stop here because we were coming home from an event and neither of us had been here. It was a Saturday fairly early and there was hardly anyone inside but yet we got seated in the covered patio - the heaters were on, the hostess informed us but still was chilly and I'm not sure why we couldn't sit somewhere in the empty interior. The place did seem to have some funky decor and a cool vibe. Our waitress was nice and helped me choose my meal. Their menu isn't too extensive but definitely unique - it's like a spin on Tex mex with some American options. The street tacos were priced individually by type or you could get plain tacos in a deal. They did have special for drinks and food. I wasn't sure what I was in the mood for but most of the things I was looking at had these weird chips I hadn't heard of - malanga chips - including the dip trio which came with two types of chips, salsa, guac and queso. The chips were definitely super oily but all of the dips were good but nothing amazing. I went with the chicken sandwich after the waitress recommendation because I wasn't feeling like mix and match tacos and the chicken and burger both sounded good. The chicken by itself was not good - definitely reminded me of a frozen battered patty but with all of the accoutrements was pretty good! Not sure how in a hurry I'll be to head back but it's decent and a good sit down option amongst the many fast casual options in the shopping center. read more

Bomba Taco + Bar - Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Rice & Beans - Tacos Near Me - Newtown, Pennsylvania

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The food is delicious. The serving staff is great and one waiter gave my best friend a gift card that we used last Saturday night. read more

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I've been to Bombas twice now. The first time I had tacos that were very good, chips and queso. The second time I went in Taco Tuesday and ordered a taco that I can't remember and the Brussels sprouts taco. The Brussels sprouts taco was one of the best I've ever eaten. So unusual with roasted Brussels, red onions, a little sliced jalapeno & sprinkled with peanuts. I can't tell you how delicious that was! This week I got a take out order of two of those delicious vegetable tacos. Even reheated at home they were divine! I hope they stay on the menu forever! read more

The ambiance is nice but the food was disappointing. The house guacamole was just mashed avocado with some cilantro sprinkled on top. No onion, no lime, no seasoning, no cilantro mixed throughout just plain avocado. The tortilla chips were also stale. Nonalcoholic margarita was decent. read more

I visited Bomba to meet a friend for a weekend dinner. We were sat by the hostess as soon as we came in. The restaurant was very well-staffed to accommodate a busy Saturday evening. Our server did a great job answering any questions we had. We ordered a few appetizers while we were deciding on our tacos. Our Street Corn and Brazilian Cheesy Bread appetizers arrived first. Even though Bomba is more contemporary than authentic, the Street Corn was grilled and seasoned to perfection. It compared very similarly to what I've had at traditional Mexican spots. The Brazilian Cheesy Bread was delicious, but definitely more dense and cheesy compared to what's served at Brazilian restaurants. Our tacos were presented exceptionally when they arrived. I ordered three different tacos. I was surprised that my favorite was the Sweet Potato taco. Both the flavor and texture of the toppings completed the sweet potato perfectly. The Yard Bird taco was much more flavorful than expected. The chicken was seasoned perfectly, and the toppings were fresh. The Nashville Hot Chicken taco was solid besides the chicken being a bit too oily. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked Bomba Taco. Food was great, service was consistent, and ambiance was enjoyable. I definitely see myself returning if I'm in the area again. read more

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Came to this plaza for another restaurant and ended up trying Bomba because it was less crowded! Glad we did. We sat on the enclosed patio which was great and had great service. It took a bit longer than expected to get a drink and appetizer and there was a mistake with my kids food but nothing that would stop me from coming back. The drink was amazing. As was the appetizer, we ordered queso. I got two tacos, the Baja shrimp and the Baja fish. The fish taco wasn't anything to write home about, the toppings buried the fish and there was no flavor. The shrimp taco made up for it. It was the best shrimp taco I've had in ages. The breading was delicious and crispy, standing up to the wet toppings. I ordered a second. Prices add up quickly here since most of the tacos have individual pricing , but there is a street taco deal and some weekly specials, along with a rather large menu. I would definitely come here again. The spacious patio as well as a generous kids menu make this place very family friendly. The restaurant is in a very busy plaza so be aware that parking might be tough. Great time and a great choice in Newtown. read more

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Nice atmosphere and tasty food great for a luncheon with friends. The service with good and friendly

Great service, supreme tacos, and amazing taco spread! Staff is friendly and welcoming. Great for families! read more

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Got on the waiting list (gave them my number ect) got the text was 11th in line told it would be about 35-45 mins no biggie. Waited about an hour was told I'm still on the list phone says I'm 1 now as I continue to watch them seat others that just got there. Finally they took us to sit even though we never got the text yet. Now about 2 1/2 hours since I put my name in finally seated, waitress came and we ordered right away and food took over 1 hour to come out! It was by far the worse experience out to eat. read more

The restaurant had some nice decor with good vibes and music playing. My group came in around 2:00 on a Saturday so it was pretty empty at the time, but started filling up as we left. We found it a little hard to flag down a waiter for requests, but they did circle back every once in a while. The food seemed to vary depending on what you ordered. I ordered three different specialty tacos: Yard Bird, Smoked Piggy, and Beachcomber. The Yard Bird was good. I found the Smoked Piggy to be extremely light with barely any meat, but the Beachcomber was loaded with fish. Satisfaction seemed to vary depending on the dish and its portions, and each specialty taco was a little pricey. read more

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I have eaten at here once before a couple of years ago, and I remember it was a good experience. This Saturday 5/17 around 7:30 I decided to try again. We told the hostesses that we needed a table for two. The two girls began talking about plans for that evening and it was very awkward to be standing there and suddenly ignored. Then another employee (assuming a server) came to tell them the menus he grabbed weren't cleaned. He said something quietly but we heard it and the two girls still again didn't pay much attention to seating us and instead were reacting to each other about the comment. We finally were seated 5 minutes later. No one even looked at us for 10-15 minutes while we were at our table. There were a few open tables around the restaurant and several employees had walked by us at that point. We decided to leave at 7:45 and went next door to Iron Hill. I don't plan to be back to this restaurant after this experience. The table next to us even looked like they were waiting around for a while for someone to come by. I completely understand Saturday nights are busier at restaurants and I expect service may be slower but to not even be offered a drink, and the awkward encounter right when we walked in for several minutes was pretty disappointing when we saw a fair amount of empty tables around us inside and outside. read more

Not your everyday taco joint. Take your love for tacos to a new level at Bomba Taco located in the Village of Newtown shopping center. No ordinary tacos here. Bring an open mind and be ready for a culinary experience. Fresh medley of assorted flavors and textures delight the palate, while the atmosphere remains relaxed and casual. Feeling a little nervous about the options? Don't be afraid to ask, they were very accommodating to our few request to switch it up some. Service was impressive, always nice to have attentive wait staff and the manager checking in to see how we liked our meal. A+ all around and beyond worthy of a 5 star review! read more

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I was skeptical trying this location as I was not impressed by Paladar, their sister restaurant. I came for their Taco Tuesday promotion, and I was pleasantly surprised. We started off with the charred tomatillo salsa and queso dip, I think the queso was the star comparing the two. I did like that in addition to typical tortilla chips they also had taro chips for variety. The margaritas were refreshing and not too strong. For tacos we got the beachcomber and smoked piggy and they were so delicious! Full of flavor and packed with fillings. The tacos alone are a 5/5 but because the service was poor, I am deducting a star. It seemed impossible to flag down someone to order more and multiple workers ignored our table when we raised our hand. Despite that I would return because the prices are reasonable, and the food was good. read more

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Wait staff was good/attentive/prompt Food has gone down hill since last visit 4 months ago. Tacos and coconut shrimp very poor. Cauliflower good. read more

Pretty good food at Bomba Tacos. We all ordered taco platters and were happy, but there was nothing amazing that would make me come back. The service was great, and our waitress was very friendly. I think I might try it again for happy hour and check out their drink and app specials. read more

The food was very good and the price was right table of 12 ordered everything tacos yuca fries,beer battered cauliflower and drinks sangria, beer,lemonade the tacos were spicy not everyone likes spicy and the poke taco wasnt a hit i dont recommended it the yuca fries were very good and we had a great waitress and there kid friendly read more

Bomba Taco + Bar - Sangria - Tacos Near Me - Newtown, Pennsylvania

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Taco Tuesday $5 tacos. Good place to grab a bite after work and sample different tacos without having to get big platters. They put a lot of effort into the decor. It is a bit loud but then again it IS a bar. Vegetarian options are clearly marked. Servers were great. read more

When I came to visit my grandmother and aunt in Newtown, I wouldn't have expected to have such an unpleasant experience at a restaurant. The first thing I will address is our waitress. She had an unwelcoming attitude almost like she didn't want to be there. Our food did come very fast, but the prices were insane. Would you pay 17 dollars for two tacos? I wouldn't. During the happy hour, the most basic beef taco was 8 dollars for two. We ordered queso, marinara, and guacamole. None of them had flavor. The marinara tasted dull, the guacamole was bland, and the cheese tasted like melted american cheese. The chips that came with it were overly salted, I'd stay away if I were you. When I had gotten my tacos, they were very small and tasted pleasant, though they were just the beef tacos. I then ordered the BombaChanga with high expectations. It came out steaming hot and looked amazing. The pork on the inside was very good but the rest of the plate was very bland and salty. Though, it was very filling and large. To end on a high note, the atmosphere of the store fits the theme very well. For example, tequila all around the store, dark lighting, and a diverse amount of table arrangements. read more

This used to be my guilty pleasure . Notice how I said it used to be the new menu is not as good, I always had 4 tacos now I cannot do that. One of our favorite tacos the YardBird was taken off the menu . The taco ingredients have changed as well and not for the better! Bring back the old menu! When it works you don't change things. I have to say that with this new way I won't be back. It simply was not as good! read more

If I would have known how magnificent Bomba tacos were, I'd been here a long time ago. I attempted to visit last weekend with my boyfriend around dinner time, but the wait time was outrageous so we were forced to find an alternative dinner spot. Today, however, we popped in a bit earlier and were seated right away. The one disappointing factor in all of this was that reservations were not able to be secured on OpenTable. We browsed the menu before visiting, and the one thing that caught my eye was the Spicy Peanut Salsa. I'm not into extremely spicy foods, but I can handle a little heat. The salsa did not disappoint - in fact, our server told us it was more of a peanut flavored sauce and she wasn't wrong. It tasted like the dipping sauce that comes with Summer Rolls. Definitely different, but very enjoyable. I loved the variety of tortilla chips, plantains and malanga that came with it. And now, a round of applause for the tacos. I went with The Plant Daddy which had plant based chorizo, mushrooms, pickled onions, pickled shishitos and the best part... a hard AND soft shell! It's pretty rare to come across this type of shell combination unless you do it yourself at home. It excited me, nonetheless. They were delicious and I should have gotten more than two. To share, we ordered Bomba fries. They reminded me of Old Bay fries, except they were seasoned with Adobo. My boyfriend ordered Carne Asada, Baja Shrimp and Smoked Piggy tacos. Of the three, his favorite was Carne Asada. Smoked Piggy came in second. Service was amazing and so was the ambiance. It's no surprise I loved Bomba, as it took me a minute to realize it's linked to Paladar Latin Kitchen, which I've visited and also loved. I'm going to leave this here: Don't hold off on visiting Bomba. It's our new go-to taco destination and yes, I will be bringing family and friends here. read more

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We had such great service and the food was delicious! We were trying to figure out what to order and our server was very helpful and answered any questions we had. read more

Bomba Taco + Bar - Tacos Near Me - Newtown, Pennsylvania

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I've had tacos here a few times, and they've always been tasty, no matter which kind I've tried. Good beer selection, according to my tastes, as well. Service is efficient and friendly. The only issue I have is the ambiance: it's noisy as heck! I brought a date here not long ago and it was a mistake. Not the kind of place where you can get to know someone, at least not indoors, or else it'd be a 5. read more

Excellent service, delicious tacos, new menu and great atmosphere. Highly recommended! read more

Bomba Taco + Bar - Tacos Near Me - Newtown, Pennsylvania

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Food service at the bar was super fast at 5 on a Saturday, so that was a plus. I ordered, hit the bathroom, and came back to my food waiting for me. My pulled pork taco was decent. Not amazing. Not worth $5+ for sure. And the brussel sprouts sounded great but were dried out and not that tasty. So overall, just a so-so meal. Service could have been better. The bartender spent all her time talking to another customer at the bar, and seemed disinterested in helping me out. But it was a quick meal for me, so I shrugged it off. read more

This restaurant was recently bought by the same person(s) who owns Cuba Libre. The food (tacos) seemed to have lost most of their flavor. The cost of two tacos (you can no longer buy just one taco) is now $12 compared to $4.90 per taco in 2024, 22% increase in one year. Yikes!! Despite these negatives, the servers and kitchen staff are extremely friendly and the atmosphere is still appealing. I just hope the staff got a 22% raise. read more

Visited Bomba bar last night and it was poppin and luckily we got two bar seats upon entering. It is deceivingly large inside, beautiful bar and it was spotless clean. Our bartender John was awesome. Attentive, friendly and an all around good guy. The drinks were fresh and tasty. The tacos were underwhelming. We ordered the ten pack and They took an hour to come out. Pretty long wait but No biggie I know it's very busy. I did have high expectations going in and every taco except the Nashville hot chicken was cold. So that was incredibly disappointing after paying $40 for 10 tacos. I'd like to try them again and give them another chance in the future. It is a great place to have a drink with friends. read more

Bomba Taco + Bar - Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Newtown, Pennsylvania

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Came around 8pm on a Sunday night. Not impressed. Ordered the Blackened Mahi Mahi taco & the Baja Shrimp taco. The Mahi Mahi was dry, thin & almost invisible. Can't even say if there was an once of fish is this dish. The shrimp in the Baja Shrimp taco was tough and rubbery. Both had flavor, not from the main food, but from all the condiment ingredients. I did enjoy the side of Coconut Mango Rice. My friends raved about this place having the best tacos. I guess that was lost on me. The service wasn't the best. The bartender was our server at our table. She spent most of her time socializing with the 1 customer at the bar. At least we were able to get refills of water when we got up from our table & went to the bar for that refill. I think I'll go elsewhere for my Tacos. read more

Bomba Taco + Bar - Blackened Mahi Mahi taco on left & Baja Shrimp taco. - Tacos Near Me - Newtown, Pennsylvania

came here for HH with friends and had an OK time the food was mediocre at best but the drinks were decent. i got a banh mi taco which was pretty much a gentrified asian taco, it attempted to have the asian flavors but failed if anything i'd recommend coming here for chips, guac and drinks! read more

Bomba Taco + Bar - banh mi taco - Tacos Near Me - Newtown, Pennsylvania

Have to say, Bomba Taco & Bar is a beautiful space. High industrial ceilings with black utilities, amazing bright pastel colors from top to bottom, more glass bottles around the bar than you can imagine, and eye catching wall murals that capture and hold your attention. Great design. But, what exactly is a "Bomba Taco?" Well, I'll be guessing, yet a little research suggests that Bomba is a Puerto Rican bailar rooted in the island's history of slavery, that has evolved into a cultural expression in music and dance that focuses on women in long flowing white dresses and men in white suits and hats, sashaying to the beat of barrel drums covered with stretched goat skin and string instruments from Spanish heritage. The Bomba is the barrel originally used to transport rum from the island to the rest of the Spanish world and for trade with the English in the 17th-18th Centuries. If you are curious how the tacos fit into this history, you are right to inquire. They don't, except in the creative minds of the developers of this foodie franchise. So, if you accept the premise that tacos and rum (and tequila) are natural partners, it is a small step to combine them into a new cultural affect, regardless of national origin. My two tacos (Carne Asado, The Yard Bird) were quite good, with the smallish tortilla unable to close around the filling and falling out with each bite. The ingredients were fresh with the flavor of the grilled steak, onion, cotija cheese and poblano pepper; and the chipotle marinated roast chicken, guacamole and pickled red onion, clear and distinct. At $4 per, a fair price. But, if you also wanted some special salsa or guac with them, the prices easily doubled. Again fresh and tasty, but no longer a reasonable value proposition. $8-10 for a undersized taco takes some getting used to, even with post Covid supply chain inflation. Throw a delicious fruity margarita into the mix and before you know it, you are spending serious money, especially if like me, you were only there for lunch. Once you adjust to the history, cuisine interplay and the cost structure, you can have a good time at Bomba, although the decibel level may also need a cooler note once the large outside doors open in warmer weather. read more

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I would rate this 0 stars if I could. Either they're scammers or their employees (no offense) have a total of one brain cell combined. Came for happy hour and got charged double because we weren't seated at the bar. Who else eats dinner at 4:30 pm... get real. Also, their guac tastes like the ones you buy at Giant. Safe to say I'm never coming back Xo read more