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    4.1 (538 reviews)
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    Johnny W.

    Summary: Delicious food with explosive flavors Details: I can't recall how we landed on Bombera while we were looking for anniversary dinner options, but we were sure happy it did! I'll be honest: I came in to the dinner a little skeptical at the slightly lower reviews, but seeing that most of them were chalked up as service qualms (and being used to Chinese restaurants), we opted to give it a go. And boy, the food was t.a.s.t.y! Pozole and the carrots and beans were the highlights of the meal, both coming with a super smokey and fiery chili that we absolutely adored, but everything else we had was enjoyable, and not overly seasoned, which is always the concern when we go out these days. I can see where some of the service complaints might have come from because the staff seemed pretty slammed and harried, but we actually found the service to be quite friendly. Accessibility: Outdoor seating is technically accessible, not not always comfortably so. Some tables are situated on slightly-too-steep inclines, which means you may be scrunching or bracing for the entirety of your meal.

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    Ami J.

    Such a beautiful place! The vibes, the food, the people - all 10/10! First off - I'd suggest to make a reservation! We sat indoors but they do have an outdoor tented area. Second - we didn't have any issues parking on the street. The restaurant is tucked away in a semi-residential area. Third - the experience start to finish: Staff - super friendly, and welcoming! There was a seamless handoff between checking in, to the person helping with our order, to receiving our order. Drink - I had the house fermented soda and at that time - it was featuring dragon fruit. OMG - incredible, tasty, and refreshing! Food - we had SPICY CARROTS TOASTED ALMOND MISANTLA (11/10), BLUE CORN QUESADILLA (10/10 - everything handmade/fresh), and BLACK MOLE ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH (11/10 - whoever's came up with this combo - chefs kiss!) and more! I recommend this place for date night, family dinner, or a birthday/hang with some friends!

    Asparagus and carnitas in mole sauce.
    Joel S.

    Cute, friendly with very good food. I liked it when she had Cosecha in downtown but this is more elevated and warm. Nice staff. It's not cheap, $15 for a margarita is questionable. The only thing I would like to see is for a Sunday brunch which was great at Cosecha.

    Guava tart
    Leah E.

    Bombera, hear me out, brunch once a month on Saturday and Sunday? Or just Saturday? Or just Sunday? I was THRILLED to see that the New Year's Day brunch was back this year after a hiatus and I made a resy for two immediately. I was in Hawai'i for two weeks reconnecting with my family so this was my Christmas gift to myself. I love everything about Bombera but I specifically love not having to eat it for dinner.

    fish tacos.
    Diana S.

    It's been almost a year since visiting Bombera but I'm still thinking about the freshness and flavors that I enjoyed here. Since I've just locked in the res for my next visit, I'm writing my thoughts in hopes that these months in between have only made this place even better. Bombera is a firewoman and this place is fireeee. The carrots appetizer will make you fall in love with carrots and calling yourself Bugs Bunny--it is that. good. I love the tostadas: smoky whitefish and fresh toppings. I'm not sure if these are on their current menu but the fish tacos were huge and perfect. I love that they let you add on a taco since we were a table of 3 and each wanted our own or if you're feeling extra hungry and want 3 for yourself! Oh and the carne asada was perfectly done but I only wish the portion was larger. They've maximized the seating in the dining room and patio (heated or shaded if you like) where you feel the liveliness but still have privacy for your own table. Lastly, Chef Dominica is not only a culinary genius but she has such a warm vibe and took time to greet so many of her diners on the patio on such a beautiful evening. I'm so excited to be going here in a couple weeks and again and again!

    Ramona H.

    Second time dining at Bombera. Amazing service, food is well thought out and the flavor and presentation 5 star plus. Cocktails are exciting, well put together and balanced. Fresh ingredients, Mexican flair, friendly and fun. Parking can be a challenge but worth it. We sat at the end of the bar closer to the entrance which is Where sat the first time we ate there. I enjoyed watching Guadalupe the bartender create cocktails and share recipes with me. Alejandro provided excellent service while We were waiting for our table. No reservations so 60 minutes but time went by quickly. Well done Chef and restaurant family. See you again soon. I'm hoping I can sneak in a chat with Chef next time.

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    Nancy C.

    Went here yesterday for my friends birthday dinner... The food was great! Lemme tell you MUST! Try the spicy carrots & roasted beets they were amazingly delicious 10 out of 10 ... my favorite part of the entire experience was definitely that at the end right before closing. All the food was placed in the center of the room, and staff gathered to have dinner at the end of the night .. I had a feeling of being home being with family reminisced of the feeling I would get when I would be in Mexico. I'm not gonna lie. I almost shed a little tear. It was a beautiful ambient. The people are very friendly. The chef was super friendly. De Turo.

    Kelley K.

    I have been wanting to dine here for years! We finally made it! This place is so charming! What a welcoming establishment! The entire staff is friendly & efficient. The drinks & the food were all amazing! We had the best time. I truly hope we will dine here often. It really will be difficult for me to order anything besides their Swordfish. It was the best fish I've ever eaten. Mind blowing swordfish! Thank you Bombera for the wonderful experience.

    carrots + smoked trout tostada + horchata + night bird drink
    Caity B.

    Service and food were great! Do not miss out on the carrots and tostadas! The only "downfall" was that the drink menu online was not up to date with what was offered the day we came in.

    Shirley H.

    Must try's: horchata, quesadilla, and fish tacos! The fish tacos were huge and so filling. The quesadilla was nicely toasted and would've been great with the addition of a protein. I'd skip on the tamales, they were fairly dry, and the guac/salsa - the portion of guac was pretty sad.

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    Joy F.

    Had a wonderful experience at Bombera and it's been on my list to visit. Scored a reservation for early dining and line was already forming at 5:00pm. Dined inside which was a beautifully decorated fire station, hence the restaurant name of Bombera. Started with the chips, guac and salsa, beets, all amazing. We also had pozole which was good and for our entree the filet mignon and whole chicken! It was a $9 difference from a half chicken to a full -- so guess what more chicken to take home! Our server was very nice. When I had mistakenly thought I was ordering a cocktail vs a shot, he quickly suggested we can make it to a cocktail, and it was really good. Oh and the closer was an amazing cardamom cake that you'd see displayed on the side of their open kitchen --- so so good! This is one of those places we'd love to come back to for sure, that checked all the boxes for a date night.

    Tepache con Tiki cocktail, tamales, chips, & cardamom cake
    Laura E.

    We decided to have dinner here after seeing Bombera on "Check Please". Although tonight was my first time, my mom had been here before. She made a reservation online and we were seated right away. We started with an order of chips and guac. The chips tasted homemade. The paper bowl the salsa and guac were in was a bit awkward for dipping. For our drinks, I had the Tepache con Tiki cocktail and my mom had a refresher that was bright pink (hibiscus?). My cocktail wasn't overly heavy on the alcohol with the right amount of sweetness. I got the blue corn tamales and my mom got the carrots and smoked trout tostadas. The tamales came with a side of chard and corn in a rojo (red) sauce. The tamales were tasty and the red sauce had a kick. The carrots had black beans and smoked almonds. While the carrots themselves were good, the sauce was a bit too spicy for us. The smoked trout tostadas were surprisingly good! I wasn't sure if I'd liked smoked trout but the texture was very light and flaky, similar to crab. The crispy shallots were a nice touch. Since we were stuffed, we got a slice of the cardamom cake for later. I had the cake for dessert ~1-1.5 hours after our meal and liked that it wasn't overly sweet. It paired nicely with the fruit (strawberry, pineapple, nectarine) and the whipped cream was the best! Our waitress, Lucia, was friendly, knowledgeable, and patient with our questions. The food was brought out quickly. However, the inside was very noisy, which is why I'm giving 4 rather than 5 stars. We'd come back for sure but would sit outside, possibly with our dog!

    Cardamom cake
    Serena J.

    I've heard a lot about Bombera (it's on many lists), but haven't gotten a chance to check it out since I'm not often in the neighborhood. Finally stopped by recently post-oaktoberfest. So my review is maybe slightly affected by happy-tipsy-post-oaktoberfest vibes. But wow! It met the hype! We ordered one thing from each section of the menu, and realized afterwards that we had ordered every dish with mole - this was a good choice. Everything we had was complex, flavorful, and just all around delicious: * beets (with mole) * tamales (with mole) * duck (with mole) * cardamom cake (this one did not have mole)

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    Everything, I mean everything, was perfection. Food, drinks, service, atmosphere. It's my go to happy place.

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    Ask the Community - Bombera

    Do they have a bar?

    Yes! A really nice one, indoors with seating

    What is the difference between the patio and Garden area dining options? I don't see a garden based on any pix here. Thanks!

    Patio is outside closer to front door very simple Garden has a small set up with flowers but still outside… Read more

    What is the salon area? I am familiar with the outdoor patio and dining room, but see that “salon” is also offered as a dining location.

    The salon is in the back of the restaurant, not great, but okay, makes sure you reserve the right number of chairs as their hosts gets bent out of shape if you clone with extra folks

    Is the outdoor area pet friendly?

    Yes

    What's parking like in the area? Does Bombera have their own parking or would I need to park in a nearby parking garage (are they close enough?

    Bombera does NOT have their own parking. Street parking only; some metered, some not. The food and friendly staff are worth this inconvenience.

    Considering taking the in-laws here. is it loud in the indoor dining room? they're extremely sensitive & one has a hearing aid.

    Your in-laws will likely have a terrible time indoors at Bombera. I have hearing aids, and had the worst restaurant experience ever. The din was amazingly loud. The restaurant made it worse with loud music, and refused requests to turn it down. The… Read more

    Do they offer outdoor dining?

    Yes, they have a good size outdoor patio area with standing gas heaters.

    Assuming we are allowed to bring our own wine, what is the corkage fee?

    Are tamales offered as part of the Saturday brunch menu?

    Would say yes, since they have had them recently. Would suggest you call ahead. One thing for sure: they are excellent

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