So I went here for the first time last night. Rocking on the River was happening across the street and the place was hoping. The service was fast and we were seated immediately and the waitress was polite and attentive without being pushy. Atmosphere was also nice. Very fun. However, I will not be going back for a meal there. The food was terrible. I had a Beef burrito and my boyfriend had a chicken burrito. While mine was tolerable, he really disliked his. I know I can make it better in my own kitchen, as well as get better at a chain like Chipotle. The real downside to the night however was the Sangria. I have never before tasted sangria I did not like, so we ordered a pitcher. What a terrible decision. The drink was almost undrinkable, and despite it's price tag, we ended up leaving full glasses on the table as we just couldn't bare to drink anymore. It was flavorless except for the taste of alcohol. It tasted like watered down wine with some sort of liquor in it.
Review Source:WAY TO LOUD! Seriously guys, turn it down. Waited forever for someone to come to the table, then when they did it was just too tell us to wait longer. Ended up leaving before server even got to us. Directly out front is always a mob of people smoking. I understand there is nothing to do about that, however it's not something I want to push pass just too get a drink and a taco. Also why where we carded coming in? It's not a night club! It's a burrito bar. What if all I wanted was some nachos? Ridiculous, get your stuff together guys.
Review Source:Went for drinks to catch up but could barely hear each other over the noise of the place. We split an order of boneless whiskey wings which were tasty but the pieces ranged in size from about 4 bites-worth down to 1/2 a bite-worth making the smaller pieces pretty much fried to a crisp and inedible. Margaritas were good. The service was very friendly and professional, otherwise would have been 2 stars because of the noise level.
Review Source:I've been here twice since they opened. The 1st time was for take out. The very nice, young, white girl at the bar seemed to be taking care of the takeout orders but she wasn't doing the best job. Granted the place was mobbed. She just wasn't "in to it".
I commented to my friend how loud the place was. You had to yell for the bar tender to hear you just 2 feet away.
We got the food home and found out that it was pretty good compared to the bombers in Albany. That place sucks.
The 2nd trip here was on the troy pig out day. Big Mistake! As expected, the place was MOBBED and it was so loud, you had to lean over the counter to hear the hostess speak. I mean it was REALLY LOUD.
Maybe I'm just getting too old but I hate it when it's that loud and I'm trying to enjoy a meal. Why do people have to yell inside bombers? Is it because the music is so loud that the people have to talk louder to overcome the music and then the next table has to talk louder to overcome the music and the loud talkers next to them and so on and so on and so on. Next thing ya know, there's a 90 decibel "DIN" in the room.
STFU, I'm trying to eat over here!
I seriously think that constant noise is a health hazard for the workers. I guarantee that on a busy night (aren't they all?) that the "DIN" is over 90 decibels... constantly. Someone should get a decibel meter and check to see how loud it is in there.
We left and went to friendlys.
I'm adding a star because the BBQ Tofu Fries are amazingly addictive. Their burritos still suck despite that fact that they are Bomber's BURRITO Bar. Â They got the bomb part right. Â Also, the patio is horrific. Â Witnessed a crazy accident right out front of the patio while listening to music blaring over the traffic at that busy intersection and inhaling exhaust fumes from all the traffic. Â Couldn't have a decent conversation because of the noise level coming from the street and from the obnoxiously loud music.The servers obviously don't like it out there either because we never saw them again once the food was dropped by runners, not the servers themselves. Â had to go inside to ask for another round of drinks, ask for more napkins, ask for the check etc. while there I witnessed a woman who must have been a manager or supervisor or something screaming at a server in front of everyone, guests and Emplyees. Very unprofessional and off-putting.
Review Source:I like bombers for the following reasons:
- Chicken Wings
- Water
- Buffalo Chicken Burritos
I went there a few times, first time was great (for me, my Mom and Dad had problems - Mom's taco salad was extremely dry, had no dressing whatsoever; Dad's Bloody Mary had absolutely NO garnish whatsoever, and a straw didn't even come with it.)
With that being said, this time was a bit different. My parents had absolutely no problem with their food. Dad's and Grandpa's Bloody Mary's were very nice looking, had a straw this time, garnish was a plus.
I got a chicken quesadilla. No onions, no jalapenos.
All I wanted was a tortilla, chicken, and cheese.
You with me so far?
OK.
I looked at my plate. It looked pretty good. I took a bite of my first triangle and... wow. What the heck just happened in my mouth... It tasted nothing like chicken. NOTHING. It was shredded so well that I was wondering if it was canned tuna, cat food, or something pre-chewed to give to an old woman with no teeth.
And the taste?
Yeah, tasted like tuna. Tuna and melted cheese slapped inside of a tortilla. UGH.
The salsa they gave me also was pretty bland. I swear, I'm not a picky person, either. I absolutely love food.
Bomber's DOES have good wings though. I've had three different orders of wings - whiskey, lemon/garlic, and ranchero. So far, ranchero and whiskey are popping out at me. lemon/garlic had a pretty good sauce but I'm just not a fan of something tasty (lemon) and something disgusting (garlic) being mixed together.
Next time I go there, I will veer away from the chicken quesadilla and only order that from Moe's. Maybe I'll just stick to chicken wings and buffalo chicken burritos.
We've been going to the albany bombers for 10 yrs. its definitely changed & we were hoping the troy location was more like the 'old bombers.' It's not. Â I'd say the two locations are the same. Wings are still quite good altho not what they used to be. Salsa used to be fresh big bowl. Same w/ guac. Now u get mini plastic containers of not so great sides & usually charge more for them. Disappointing. But still one of better wing places in area. Fyi- we went at 1pm on a sat & waited about 25 min cuz we needed a bigger booth. Dont take reservations :(
Review Source:Stale tortilla chips and dry burritos. I'm not from Troy but I heard so much hype about this place that I figured I had to check it out. Hate to admit that I was completely underwhelmed. The staff is very friendly and nice which is the only reason I'm giving two stars. I ordered a standard beef burrito and I had to cover it in sour cream and guacamole because it was so dry and frankly boring. The tortilla chips it came with were so stale and my boyfriend ordered sweet potato fries that tasted like your standard frozen fries. Meh.
Review Source:Here is the thing. Â If you are going to cut corners on the quality of your food, I get it. But taking the aforementioned action AND raising prices? Not cool. Â Bombers used to be, well, the bomb. Â Went here on Saturday and was greeted by really friendly waitstaff and our server Nicole was friendly and accommodating, so service was not a problem. Â Ordered wings that were not up to Bombers standards (tasted like there was a cheaper ingredient substituted into their wing sauce?). Â We were charged for sides of sour cream and guacamole, which is standard there, but the servings were minute. Â The salsa was not the Bombers salsa I remember, it was the consistency of tomato sauce. Â It's tex-mex pub grub, and our expectations were realistic, but it was NOT worth the price. Â Jose Malone's is a better choice.
Review Source:Just my luck, this place has opened near my house just as I'm moving away. I went in today to check it out. This is the place that's been missing in Troy: festive interior, good soundtrack (a little loud, but it's that kind of place), great food. I was impressed by the BBQ tofu taco: it's got real flavor and chew. The jerk pork taco was good too, but not a standout like the tofu one. My only complaint would be that they were both on the sweet side, but I think other people like that. Cajun fries and lemonade were good too, and my server was on his game. All this for really reasonable prices. Definitely recommend.
Review Source:Taco bar was similar quality to a college dorm cafeteria. No grilled veggies in the taco bar, only black beans. Their pico de gallo salsa is too bland for my taste, with the only other option being hot sauce. Moe's or Chipotle's salsas have more flavor and variety. In terms of food, I'd rather eat at Chipotle.
Note, too, that the outdoor dining is unfavorable, due to being left unattended and traffic too loud for conversation.
Also note that they charge for ice tea refills; if there was a "no free refills" warning on the menu, we didn't see because we didn't order off the menu, due to taco bar deal. It seems like waitstaff should warn customers if the customary free refills is not in effect at this location.
Overall, I'll only go back if I'm invited with a group, maybe for an after-work drink rather than eating. It wouldn't be my choice to eat at any of the Bombers. Chipotle is way-tastier.
I'm sticking to the Albany and Schenectady locations.  Went for lunch this week....my order came out wrong twice (how do you screw up tacos and salad when that's all you do!?), waitress disappeared and left two coworkers to finish my tab.  During my meal, maintenance was fussing with the thermostat and the security cover came flying off the wall and smacked me square in the back.  Ouch! And then I was severely over charged...wrong items, wrong up-charges for substitutions and a charge for a glass of water! I refuse to patronize a restaurant that charges for water! I would have argued over the bill but my "quick" lunch took over an hour and I was losing time on the clock at work, so I paid $17 for a salad and water and left knowing this Bomber's franchise  isn't worth ruining my lunch break over.
Review Source:It is Bombers. Â The margarita's were Bomber's margaritas; they did the job. Â The patio is nice but the music was blaring at 6p and when we asked the waiter if he could have it turned down a little we were given an excuse that some songs were louder than others and well...."No". Â All the music was loud and couple that with people trying to talk over the music and the traffic on the busy corner and you have a massive noise pollution canopy. Â Also the patio needs a fan to move the air around as it was stagnant.
My companions both had food which they said was exactly what you expect from Bombers--no better no worse. Â However, the place has only been open for 4 days and they said that they french fries tasted like fish...if they already have a funky fryer situation I anticipate this location catching "up" to the "quality" of the other locations.
Troy is the best location yet. The food quality is far superior to Albany and Schenectady. Parking is easy in the lot across the street. The only thing I didn't like was they don't have counter service. Its either take out or full service. Also the size of the burritos has decreased significantly over the years at all the locations.
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