Los Beto's

With two locations in Boise (Fairview and State St.) you would think I would have been there before now. Nope, not the case and I am very disappointed that I wasted all of those trips to what I thought was the best Mexican food in town. Chapala’s has always been a long time favorite of mine and I would find myself dining there at least once a week until I met its match. I will miss the chips and salsa but they can keep the rest as far as I’m concerned.

My all time favorite Mexican dish is none other than Carnitas. Tender chunks of pork simmered or braised in green chilies and seasoning then typically broiled or fried prior to serving providing a crust like exterior that melts in your mouth. Whoa!!!!…….Almost passed out and am salivating to the point of needing to change my shirt. Chapala’s does a decent job but you’re in for a real treat at Los Beto’s

They have a nicely proportioned menu that will meet the request of the patrons; I just haven’t tried anything but the Carnitas yet. Not sure that I can. I get the Carnitas plate, AKA #13 that is served with beans, rice and homemade flour or corn tortillas. Several other plates accompany the #13 on the menu board but the also serve and believe they are famous for there burritos; breakfast lunch and dinner. Price is right as well. Breakfast can be purchased for under $3, lunch is a couple bucks more and I would be surprised if anyone left that place hungry. As with all great food establishments, get there early or stand in line. They are also open 24 hours a day. Next time your out late down town and just can’t stomach the Yankee Dog, have the cabby stop by on the way home.

I will be dinning at Los Beto’s today for the #13 with corn tortillas and quite possibly could do the same tomorrow as well. If I’m not eating pork on a daily basis it’s not for the lack of trying. PORK RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!