There are restaurant openings, and then there are openings that feel like a full-on mood shift—an injection of warmth, color, and mischief right when winter starts dragging. That’s exactly the energy behind Bomba as it rolls out its newly revamped concept with grand opening celebrations in Newtown and Malvern. Since Bomba was acquired in early 2025, GuestCounts Hospitality—the team behind Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar—has clearly treated this as more than a refresh.
The change starts with identity. The name itself has been modified and stylized as Bomba ¡Tacos + Tequila! (formerly Bomba Tacos + Bar) to underline the brand’s sharper focus on tequila and to match the playful personality, the new owners are pushing into every corner of the experience. And that personality isn’t subtle. The new Bomba leans hard into humor—taco-and-tequila witticisms on walls and windows, printed across staff t-shirts, and even rotating on video displays inside the dining rooms.
Bomba ¡Tacos + Tequila!: Grand Opening Tastings, Tequila, and Winter Fun
If you want the cleanest snapshot of what the new Bomba is trying to be, the open house celebrations tell the story. Bomba ¡Tacos + Tequila! will debut its new look and vibe with free, public open houses from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, in Newtown and Sunday, February 15, in Malvern, with snow dates on January 25 and February 16. No invitation, registration, or fee is required, which matters because it keeps the day feeling like an open-door neighborhood party instead of a gated promo event.
The experience is packed with the kind of “just show up and enjoy” details that make a mid-winter afternoon feel like a mini-escape. Guests are invited to enjoy complimentary tastings of the restaurant’s new dishes, plus tequila tastings and specialty cocktail samples presented by Kevin Hart’s Gran Coramino Tequila for guests 21 and over.
There will also be non-alcoholic beverages for anyone keeping it clean, a certificate for a free taco on a future visit, and a spin on Bomba’s prize wheel. Add in music, games, and photo ops with dancing taco characters, and you’ve got an event that reads less like a typical ribbon-cutting and more like a lighthearted pop of vacation energy—what the team is calling a “Fun, Free, Mid-Winter Escape to Tequilaland.”
And Malvern gets an extra seasonal flex. Bomba Malvern will fire up its firepit dining tables on the Terrace to prepare complimentary s’mores, pairing them with hot chocolate for kids and a spiked version for adults. That’s the kind of detail I love because it’s simple, it’s cozy, and it gives the opening a reason to linger instead of grabbing a sample and bouncing.
If you’re the type who likes a little bonus value for planning ahead, guests who register in advance at the event link and attend will also receive a $20 Bomba gift voucher, with a minimum purchase of $50 required. It’s optional, but it’s a smart nudge—especially if you already know you’ll be back for a full meal once the crowds settle.
Bomba ¡Tacos + Tequila!: Tequila Depth, New Menus, and Built-In Reasons to Return
A lot of restaurants say they’re “doubling down” on something; Bomba actually has. The new Bomba ¡Tacos + Tequila! is leaning into tequila as the fastest growing spirit category in the U.S., expanding the bar program to include more than 50 premium and super premium tequilas and mezcals. They’re not hiding them behind the bar either—these bottles are displayed prominently in the dining room and worked into the menu as flights, specialty margaritas, and craft cocktails, with even a zero-proof tequila cocktail included for guests who want the flavor ritual without the alcohol. That’s a real signal that the brand overhaul isn’t just about selling drinks, it’s about giving guests options that still feel like the “full experience.”
The kitchen has been upgraded to match the new attitude. The refreshed menus introduce Birria and a new category of dinner entrées branded as El Jefe Platos, and the addition that really tells you they’re serious about evolving is the monthly “Test Kitchen.” That’s where Bomba can experiment, rotate ideas, and keep regulars curious—exactly the kind of programming that keeps a suburban spot from getting stale.
Beyond food and drink, the changes are clearly designed for how people actually use restaurants now: updated décor, an improved sound system, bar games, and an abundance of TVs for sports and other viewing. The remodel also includes improved and expanded private event spaces plus group dining menus, and that’s a big deal in towns where celebrations are the heartbeat of the dining scene.
The bar areas have been reconfigured specifically to attract bar guests, with games like foosball and darts, additional TVs, and seven-day-a-week happy hours. Then there’s the weekly programming, which gives you built-in reasons to show up even when you don’t have a birthday or a date night on the calendar. Bomba is launching a Sunday Man vs. Tacos all-you-can-eat $19 deal, and it’s also introducing a Thursday evening Jeopardy! Bar League trivia challenge beginning January 15 in Malvern and January 22 in Newtown.
Even the spaces outside the four walls have been rethought. The glow and warmth of new firepit dining tables at Bomba Malvern are meant to make outdoor dining on cool nights more comfortable, intimate, and social—exactly the vibe you want when you’re stretching patio season into February. At Bomba Newtown, a new side patio offers an unobstructed view of the mini-amphitheater at the Village at Newtown, which feels like a subtle but clever move for anyone who loves being near the energy of what’s happening around town.
And if you’re the kind of diner who lives for a restaurant that “gets” celebrations, Bomba is clearly building toward that lane. The team is positioning the restaurant as a go-to for birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones, promising experiences that go beyond a candle and a quick singalong. Case in point: Bomba’s Original Campfire S’Mores Churro Waffle Sundaes can be ordered “Bomba style,” featuring shooting sparklers, a personalized marquee sign, and your choice of soundtrack.
For bigger groups, the private and semi-private spaces have been enhanced, and the Porch at each location now transitions seasonally from open-sided to fully enclosed, accommodating up to 75 guests. That’s not just nice—it’s functional, and it makes Bomba feel ready for real-life celebrations year-round.
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