Best of Cleveland 2015: Guacamole Bar

Take a dip into the mind of a chef with Bomba Tacos and Rum's craft-your-own guacamole menu ($5.50). It all starts with a traditional version made of avocado, lime, cilantro, red onion, tomatillos and kosher salt. Then the do-it-yourself route allows you to choose up to 10 more fresh ingredients — such as pickled jalapenos, corn, candied pumpkin seeds, queso fresco and bacon — for 50 cents to $1 per item. House-made yucca, plantain, malanga or corn chips serve as the perfect utensil for your gourmet guacamole. "The idea is to give guests ownership over their guacamole, which is a lot of fun," says Joseph Tis, director of culinary operations. We recommend heating things up by adding spicy peppers — a blend of Hungarian wax peppers, red Fresnos and diced jalapenos, all dressed in a habanero puree — or a combo of earthy black beans and tangy goat cheese. "That's my personal favorite, along with the mango and bacon, which adds a sweet and savory component," Tis says. 19880 Detroit Road, Rocky River, 440-409-0210, bombatacos.com