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Best Mexican restaurant: Andrade's Restaurant

Andrade’s emphasizes hospitality. Before you enter the restaurant, a small sign at eye level repeats the familiar saying “Mi casa es su casa,” and with delicious food and friendly service in a delightful setting, the owners and employees take that...

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Best cheap eats: Los Betos

Before burning through money buying rounds with friends, be sure to set aside a few bucks for a Los Betos run afterwards.
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Best happy hour: Barbacoa

Long day and need to unwind? Barbacoa is a fantastic place to get away and have a good time during happy hour.
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Best family restaurant: Red Robin

It’s tough to walk into a Red Robin and not enjoy the time there. The mood in each of the four locations across the Treasure Valley — two in Boise, one in Meridian and one in Nampa — is cheerful and just begs for a beer, burger, fries and some laughs. There’s flair, but just...
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Best coffeehouse: Moxie Java

Big-time brewers and coffee powerhouses, take note — you are not the Treasure Valley’s favorite. The votes say we like our roasts and baristas local.
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Best pizza: Flying Pie Pizzeria

If there is such a thing as a lock in the Best of Treasure Valley readers poll, it has to be Flying Pie taking the crown for the best pizza in town.
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Best Italian restaurant: Gino's Italian Ristorante

Gino is more than a name on the menu. He’s likely to look out from the kitchen and greet you when you walk in the door. Or come around later to see how you like your meal.
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Best brew pub/alehouse: Bittercreek Alehouse

Why do local craft beer nuts love Bittercreek Alehouse above all other beer bars? Is it because the 39 taps always have the best selection in town — and a beer menu divided into no-nonsense style categories like Session, Bright, Hoppy, Malt, Roast and Funky? Is it because Bittercreek’...
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Best barbecue: Goodwood Barbecue Company

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Best breakfast: Goldy's Breakfast Bistro

Tucked on the side of Capitol Boulevard, Goldy’s has a unique feel that sets it apart from other breakfast restaurants.
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Best bar: Reef

It’s tough to beat the Reef’s outdoor rooftop bar Downtown on one of those hot summer nights in Boise. Tiki torches illuminate patrons in flower dresses and mostly unbuttoned shirts surrounding the 360-degree bar, where tropical drinks get ordered like it’s Cancun or St. Martin...