Bombers Burrito Bar
Latin Spanish · Mexican · Albany, NY
About
Bombers Burrito Bar was founded with $15,000 won at a poker game at Turning Stone Casino in 1997, a backstory straight out of a movie. It started as a tiny takeout spot serving giant burritos and tacos for low prices. The vibe is casual and fun, with a bar upstairs and a jukebox. The owner, who started as an employee, took over in 2017. Expect a loud, busy scene with lots of drunk college guys on weekend evenings, per reviews. The place has a full bar and is good for groups. Yelp indicates it may be permanently closed, so call ahead.
Cuisine is Mexican and Latin, with vegan options. The crowd is mostly 20-somethings and mixed LGBTQ. Best nights are Thursday through Saturday. If you want ramen nearby, Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar is an alternative. Bombers is budget-friendly and divey, but the food gets mixed reviews. Check before you go to confirm it's open.
The venue is located between Jay Street and Hudson Avenue in Albany.
Features
- ✓Giant burritos at low prices
- ✓Full bar with over 50 beers
- ✓Owned by a former employee since 2017
- ✓Late night margaritas
- ✓Good for groups and casual hangouts
Cuisine
Good for
Practical
Best nights: Thu, Fri, Sat
What people say
Rated from 459 reviews. 29 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“Very busy”
The food was decent but the place gets extremely crowded. If you go on weekend nights, be prepared for lots of rowdy drunk college guys.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Good grub”
When a burrito is memorable enough that you can recall it years later, it's clearly excellent.
A guest · Over a year ago
“Not Quedoba!”
The barbecue chicken burrito was as cold as its toppings, and the chicken came as cubes instead of shredded pieces.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bombers Burrito Bar have vegetarian or vegan options? +
Yes, it is tagged as vegan-friendly and offers Mexican and Latin cuisine.
What is the atmosphere like? +
It's a casual, divey bar with a loud, busy crowd of mostly 20-somethings. Reviews note many drunk college students on weekends.
Is there a full bar? +
Yes, Bombers has a full bar with a wide selection of beer and tequila.
Is Bombers Burrito Bar currently open? +
Yelp suggests it may be permanently closed. We recommend calling ahead to confirm.
More Restaurants in Albany
Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar
4.1
Restaurants · $$ · 1.2 mi
Athos
4.2
Restaurants · $$ · 5.7 mi
Koto Japanese Steak House
3.2
Restaurants · $$ · 5.4 mi
Plumb Oyster Bar
Restaurants · 6.5 mi