Date night on a Monday night feels like such a guilty pleasure! Especially when your friend works for BOMBA and invites you to friends and family night before the grand opening of the Beachwood.
Lately, our date nights have been within walking distance of our home. Considering where we live, this is not a bad thing. There are several great restaurants in my area. But, there is something extra special about getting dressed up and going somewhere.
Date night at BOMBA Tacos and Rum!
I have never given much thought to rum, but let me tell you! Mojito is my new favorite drink!
The Hubs had the original - mint, rum, simple syrup. Mine is cucumber and lime. Refreshing is an understatement.
We were handed the Rum Bible. It is heavy! Everything you need to know about Spanish, French, and English rum is in it. It's also online if you want to peruse it before you go.
The restaurant is warm and inviting. Gorgeous colors and lovely wall murals are a feast for the eyes.
Romantic meets casual with cozy booths or seating for groups.
Suckers for cheese we started with the queso dip was a given. Poblanos, caramelized onions, hot sauce, cheese - heaven. Look at that yumminess!
And, we tried the chicken empanadas. Perfectly fried, light and airy with a cilantro pesto dipping sauce. I could have easily had a whole meal of the empanadas but tacos were a calling.
While I was digging the mojito, after browsing the rum bible I wanted to try something different with our tacos. I went with a BOMBA Rum Punch with Mt. Gay Black Barrel, Smith & Cross, and citrus liqueur.
The hubs tried the Dark & Stormy with Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, ginger beer, and fresh lime.
We didn't discuss our taco choices until they arrived so we inadvertently order six different tacos.
The downside is that when they arrived, while I was taking a photo he started eating. And, he had gotten my order. While I'm sure he had amazing tacos, I didn't want shrimp.
He left me all but a bite of the Rio-Style Chicken (caramelized onions, plantain peanut crumbs, poblano peppers, cilantro aioli). I'm not mad, two tacos were more than enough for me to eat!
I opted for a delightful and refreshing coconut mango rice as my side.
Last but certainly not least - dessert! The options were churros or doughnuts. I was thumbing my nose at the idea of doughnuts until I learned they were margarita flavored with a lime flavored dipping sauce.
Fresh, light, and airy. These doughnuts were the perfect end to a perfect evening. I'm so happy we had an opportunity to have a lovely dinner with lots of rum.