Tango's

Overview

The Place: Tango's on Orchard. Boise's home of Argentinian empanadas and sandwiches.
The Price: ~$32.00
Overall Rating:  3.8/5
Whose Turn It Was to Pick:  Jeremy

Sarin (the mom)

Meal: gardel (chicken) empanada, chocolate empanada
Rating: 4/5 stars
Commentary: Unique and awesome.

Jeremy (the dad)

Meal:  Hawaiian empanada, barbecue brisket empanada, coconut empanada
Rating: 4/5 stars
Commentary: The combination of a fried shell and super tasty fillings gives your meal a variety of tastes that you don't get too often. This is one of the most unique eateries in Boise. Also, it is run by an extremely nice Argentinian-American couple.

Josie (age 12)

Meal:  chili embanada, caramelo empanada
Rating: 3/5 stars
Commentary: The dessert empanada is so sweet and the chili one was pretty good too.

Mia (age 9)

Meal:  el puerde (pork) empanada, caramelo empanada
Rating: 4/5 stars
Commentary: I think that the main dish one is very flavorful. It tastes like chiles and the dessert one is very very sweet and almost has too much caramel.

Sylvia (age 7)

Meal:  gardel (chicken) empanada, chocolate empanada
Rating: 4/5 stars
Commentary: The crust was awesome, and the meat was really good and the dessert was super delicious.

Photos

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Idaho Pizza

Overview

The Place: Idaho Pizza on Overland. The local chain that split off from Round Table in the late 80s, and in the meantime has far surpassed them both in quality and in originality.
The Price: ~$27.00
Overall Rating:  4.4/5
Whose Turn It Was to Pick:  Sarin

Sarin (the mom)

Meal: Veggie Sandwich, Potato Salad, Soda
Rating: 4/5 stars
Commentary: The best veggie sandwich in Boise. The sauce on the sandwich is really good, and they use the perfect amount.

Jeremy (the dad)

Meal:  pizza, soda
Rating: 4/5 stars
Commentary: Lots of varieties to choose from and they're all really good. Best lunch bargain in the Treasure Valley.

Josie (age 12)

Meal:  Albuquerque Turkey sandwich, Lay's original chips, soda
Rating: 5/5 stars
Commentary: Best bread ever. Everything was great: the turkey, chiles, and sauce.

Mia (age 9)

Meal:  pizza, soda
Rating: 5/5 stars
Commentary: The pizza melts in your mouth, and the salad is really crunchy and the vegetables are fresh.

Sylvia (age 7)

Meal:  pizza, soda, cinnamon breadsticks
Rating: 4/5 stars
Commentary: It was good, but I'm not going to tell you why it was good.

Pollo Rey

Overview

The Place: Pollo Rey on 8th street in downtown Boise. Our Mexican mainstay.
The Price: ~$32.00
Overall Rating:  3/5
Whose Turn It Was to Pick:  Mia

Sarin (the mom)

Meal: steak quesadilla, chips, salsa, water
Rating: 3/5 stars
Commentary: The beef wasn't even seasoned. I wanted more flavoring in my meat, and it was greasy from the cheese, but the salsa made up for it.

Jeremy (the dad)

Meal: steak burrito, chips, salsa, water
Rating: 3/5 stars
Commentary: It was perfectly fine. I just don't think you should have to pay extra for cheese on a $7 burrito. Their salsa is very good.

Josie (age 12)

Meal: supreme nachos, chips, salsa, water
Rating: 3/5 stars
Commentary: They have good guacamole. There was too much salsa and i don't like chunky salsa. I love their dipping salsa though.

Mia (age 9)

Meal: large steak quesadilla, chips, salsa, water
Rating: 4/5 stars
Commentary: It was really good, but if you can't eat very much get the small instead.

Sylvia (age 7)

Meal: chicken quesadilla, chips, salsa, water
Rating: 2/5 stars
Commentary: I didn't like it because I get it every single time and it's getting boring.