That Next-Level Beef Short Rib Worth Flying

🥩✨Just back from an amazing long weekend in Boise, Idaho! I’ll be slowly rolling out my travel guides, so stay tuned 👀 Before going, I honestly didn’t have sky-high expectations for the food scene—let’s be real, it’s no major metro. But one restaurant came highly recommended, with prime-time reservations booked a month out. Naturally, I had to see what the hype was about… and wow, it did NOT disappoint. 📍 Barbacoa Grill Not far from downtown, nestled beside a park and small lake. The setting? Absolutely dreamy 🌅 💰 Around $80 per person A splurge, but worth every penny. 📌 Book early! This place is huge but still packed every night. Plan ahead if you want a table at a reasonable hour. 🌟 The vibe: Upscale but unpretentious, energetic but not overwhelming. Eclectic art and decor give it a creative, fiery soul. While it’s known as a steakhouse, the menu is wildly diverse—think global fusion with bold flavors. Here’s what we loved: ❤️ 🫑 Table-Side Guacamole A whole experience in itself! A server rolls a cart over and makes it fresh right in front of you, tailoring the spice level, acidity, and texture to your taste. So good we almost didn’t save room for the mains. 🪨 “Hot Rock” Filet The showstopper 🔥 Your filet mignon arrives sizzling on a volcanic stone with a literal flame show. You get to sear it to your perfect doneness. Tender, juicy, and interactive—Instagrammable and delicious. 🍚 Paella A hearty twist on the Spanish classic. Loaded with what felt like half a chicken 🐔—super generous—though I wished for more seafood. Flavor was rich and smoky, if not totally traditional. 🍭 Cotton Candy Dessert A fluffy pink cloud hiding a chocolate cake inside 🎂—cute and fun, though looks slightly outshone taste. Still, a sweet ending. 🍑 Bella Cocktail Peach wine + mango sorbet = summer in a glass. Watching the sorbet melt and transform the drink? A vibe. #US #ID #Boise