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    Bay East Taco Stop

    5.0 (1 review)

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    El Chavo Taqueria

    El Chavo Taqueria

    4.4
    (96 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $

    Heard these were good tacos and being a Latina I had to give them a go being from LA. It's a food…read moretruck with a few benches to eat your tacos there. The menu has a few things you can order from burritos, tacos, tortas and other fun items. We ordered a Carne Asada Burrito and it has rice, beans, meat of choice & lettuce and avocado it was pretty good. We got some tacos as well and not sure if she mixed up another ordered but we were short 3 tacos on our order and that was a bummer.. I was really looking forward to them. Their asada, carnitas, el pastor were all really good and authentic flavor and loved that the pastor had the pineapple chunks as well. One thing I did dislike was I asked about chips order and it said $5 when I asked her if I can just have a couple, she was a bit confused and asked the lead there. Apparently they didn't have chips in their truck and had to go find them. That should have been my no thank you but I figured ohh let's give them a try. Once we got to our house and saw the $5 chips I was honestly a bit upset they were store bought nacho chips. Tacos are $2.50 I don't understand why chips are $5 and they aren't even like your traditional Mexican chips or something along those lines. That was my only downfall to this place but those are just chips. Their food was honestly good no doubt about it when we were ordering they had a few people eating there and a few to go orders. Maybe take them off the menu or make little baggies and purchase chips from a Mexican store or make your own tostadas..

    Well, Yelp says it's open until 9pm. I showed up at 8:15pm. Woman is like "we're closed". Wanted to…read moretry the place based on reviews. So, pretty poor experience here. Edit: Just saw some more people drive up and get denied.

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    Madre - Boutique Taqueria

    Madre - Boutique Taqueria

    4.4
    (303 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    If you're looking for a spot that perfectly balances elevated flavors with a relaxed, approachable…read morevibe, Madre - Boutique Taqueria is a must-visit. We dropped in for Taco Tuesday and were thoroughly impressed by both the kitchen's creativity and the charming atmosphere. The Food The star of the night was undoubtedly the OG Crispy Tacos. At a fantastic $5 Tuesday special, these are a masterclass in nostalgia done right. They feature a unique "crispy soft shell" that provides a satisfying crunch without shattering, loaded with seasoned ground beef, fresh lettuce, cheese, pinto beans, and a hot sauce that packs just the right punch. It's the ultimate elevated comfort food. I also branched out to try the Korean Short Rib Taco ($8). This is where Madre's "boutique" identity really shines. The richness of the short rib was beautifully offset by the acidic crunch of kimchee and pickled relish, while the peanut sauce added a creamy, nutty depth that tied the fusion profile together perfectly. Drinks & Atmosphere To wash it all down, I opted for a classic Daiquiri, which was balanced and refreshing--clearly made by someone who understands craft cocktails. My fiancé enjoyed The Bruce, a crisp, local beer that paired effortlessly with the bold spices of the tacos. And before we left, we split a margarita. The atmosphere at Madre is "quaint" in the best way possible. We chose to sit on the patio, which offers a lovely outdoor escape. The setting is so integrated with the neighborhood charm that we even had a local squirrel zip right under our feet across the patio--a moment that added a touch of whimsical, nature-filled character to our meal. Service The service was top-notch; our server was genuinely friendly and attentive without being overbearing, ensuring our drinks stayed full and our Taco Tuesday experience was seamless. Final Verdict Madre - Boutique Taqueria manages to feel like a hidden gem while delivering world-class flavors. Whether you're there for the high-value OG specials or the more adventurous fusion offerings, you're in for a treat. We'll definitely be back for more patio time!

    Overall, my sentiment is MEH! This was our first time visiting and we did so based on the fact that…read morethey had been featured on Diners', Drive-Ins, and Dives. The place is located in a pretty nondescript area of town close to BSU. They were open early and that was another reason we chose to visit since we had just landed nearby at BOI and were looking for lunch. They do not offer table service. You order and pay at the counter and then they bring your food to you. We opted to take some menus to the table since we hadn't been before and then we went back to the counter to order. George was a very nice gentleman and treated us well while we were there. He took the time to get to know us and even used our names when he addressed us while we were there. They have a daily special on their menu that my wife wanted to order but we were told that those are not yet up and running and so she opted for the bean and rice burrito. That option is pretty disappointing if you ask us. Literally some beans, (your choice of pinto or black) with some white rice rolled up in a tortilla. Something that you'd expect to find on a kid's menu. I had the Idaho spud & chorizo taco, and my aunt had the fish taco. Both were very good but, in my opinion, not worth the $8 price tag for one taco. My cousin had the chicken tinga burrito and that stole the show! A very hearty amount of chicken tinga with rice, beans, onions and cheese rolled up in a large tortilla. It was actually worth the $14 price. While we were there, a couple of other gentlemen came in for lunch, and I saw that they had ordered the chips and salsa along with the rice and beans. I watched as they mixed the rice and beans and then dipped their tortilla chips in it like a dip. That is a great idea if you're going there for apps and drinks. They do charge $5 for chips and salsa too so be aware of that. Overall, I would say that this place is overpriced and I most likely wouldn't revisit but I like people to make their own decisions so if you're in the Boise area and looking for a taqueria, give them a try. Who knows, you may find your new favorite place. Cheers.

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    Avocado taco and the carnitas taco
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    Taqueria Las Brazas

    Taqueria Las Brazas

    4.0
    (40 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    Food was great tasted pretty good Very colorful normally…read morethat's a good sign Very fresh smell finally found a guacamole close to mine still not as good as mine but it passes the test Service was good nothing too out of these world But it was a good vibe just good nice people back there We will be back for more

    I will stand by my 5-star for their street tacos. They are amazing. So, I needed to explore other…read moreaspects of the menu. After 2 more meals, I'm pulling back the rest of the menu to 3 stars. Meal of a beef tomal and azada enchalada with beans and rice. The beef tomal was pretty flavorless. The azada in the enchilada was the same used in the street taco, so it was really good. But then generic enchalada sauce, basic refried beans, and rice that was so dry there were crunchies - but not like the good, flavorful, caramelized paella crunchy. Asked the manager if they made the tomals because it was a way different beef flavor, and she insisted "yes." She was very disengaged, but at least I saw someone in the dining room cleaning the tables. Second meal was a pork tomal and lingua enchilada with beans and rice. Pork was better than the beef. There were a couple bites of the lingua that seemed... a little off, like it was old. Same beans, but at least the rice this time wasn't as dehydrated. The person attending the counter seemed to have an attitude and didn't feel like he wanted to be there. Never saw any of the tables wiped off in my 45 minutes there for lunch. So, street tacos - fantastic. Everything else so far, basic Mexican fare.

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