Whenever I’m in Idaho visiting the fam, one of my favorite things to do after a night of bar hopping in Boise is to have a chorizo from a street vendor. In any other city in the world, I generally have a rule against eating food sold on the street (I’ve seen one too many Dateline specials). But for some reason the chorizo in Boise is my exception.
And if you’re wondering what is so special about chorizos in Boise, you might be interested to know more about the history of Basque culture in Idaho. For some reason there are a lot of bascos in Idaho – something to do with sheep.
Anyway, this past weekend I decided to experiment with other Boise street cuisine beyond my normal chorizo craving. I had what is called “Chick Bacon on a Tater” sold by the vendor regularly found at the corner of 6th Street and Main. This little treat was so delicious that I actually ended up having it two nights in a row (and wearing some of it the second night). The “CBT” contains chicken breast, 4 strips of bacon with mesquite BBQ sauce, and baked potatoes wrapped in a tortilla with a choice of mayo, cheese, onions and jalepenos. All for the bargain price of $5.00.
The same vendor also sells items called “Bacon the Chick” and “Bacon the Weiner.” This guy totally gets it. His chorizos are also fantastic. So if you are ever drunk and in Boise, I highly recommend paying him a visit.