Bombera is one of the best mexican restaurants in San Francisco for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Oakland.
Bombera is Chef Preeti Mistry's argument — stated plainly, no hedging — that Mexican and Latin-inflected cooking belongs at the center of Oakland's dining conversation, not at the margins of it, and certainly not at prices that require planning six weeks out.
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Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Bombera is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Melted Oaxacan & gouda cheese, Solano Farm mushrooms, rajas, heirloom blue corn tortillas
Sonoma Liberty Duck leg confit, mole verde, rice, Oaxaca black beans & tortillas
2 tostadas topped with trout, crema de avocado, sun gold cherry tomatoes, & crispy shallots
lime, green chile, whipped pumpkin & sesame seed butter
Grilled fillet mignon, crispy Oaxacan cheese, Oaxacan black beans, salsa roja & guacamole served on a heirloom blue corn tortilla
Bombera is a strong mexican option in Oakland in San Francisco when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Charred Beets a la Tulum and Smoked Trout Tostadas also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 549 Google reviews.
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, Bombera holds a 9.2 rating across 549 Google reviews.
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Bombera is a Mexican restaurant located in Oakland, San Francisco. Bombera is Chef Preeti Mistry's argument — stated plainly, no hedging — that Mexican and Latin-inflected cooking belongs at the center of Oakland's dining conversation, not at the margins of it, and certainly not at prices that require planning six weeks out.
Bombera is best for cheap eats, hidden gem, dinner, local. Bombera is a strong mexican option in Oakland in San Francisco when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Charred Beets a la Tulum and Smoked Trout Tostadas also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 549 Google reviews.
Bombera is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.2 from 549 reviews
Start with Queso Fundido, Duck Carnitas Mole Verde, Smoked Trout Tostadas and Charred Beets a la Tulum. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Bombera holds a 9.2 Google rating from 549 reviews. Bombera is a strong mexican option in Oakland in San Francisco when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Charred Beets a la Tulum and Smoked Trout Tostadas also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 549 Google reviews.
Bombera is located at 3459 Champion St, Oakland, CA 94602, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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