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Barbacoa features
local artists
With strong creative backgrounds there are various mediums
used to inspire your experience.
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Welcome To Barbacoa
Barbacoa is a multi-dimensional concept that is more than just a restaurant. Designed by Robert and Martine Castoro in conjunction with Thompson Interiors (2005 National Award Winner for Hotel and Restaurant Design), it’s a museum, an art gallery, and a promise to all of your senses that they all in turn will be touched and stimulated.
Menu Of Barbacoa
Chef Enrique Martinez designed and inspired the flavors and dishes of Barbacoa. Enrique has been with Castoro as Executive Chef since shortly after opening Ti Amo in 1994. Also to his credit, Enrique hailed as the executive chef of “Towers” restaurant in the five star resort, The Surf & Sand Hotel in Laguna Beach, California.
Robert Castoro was born in New Jersey and grew up in a harbor town of Maine, farming and trapping lobster. He started his professional career in California importing art and has been a restaurateur for the past 20+ years. His last restaurant, Ti Amo Ristorante, an Italian/Mediterranean restaurant in Laguna Beach, CA he owned for 14 years.
The Beginning
Stuffed Poblano Chile
Barbacoa beef and sweet potato stuffed poblano chile with cilantro cream and feta cheese
$14
Kumamoto Oysters
Half dozen oysters on the half shell served with roasted jalapeño & tomato relish
$20
Yellow Tail Crudo
Sliced Hamachi served carpaccio style with seaweed salad, avocado, cucumber & roasted corn.
$18
Firebreads (Pizzas)
Chicken Tinga
Marinated shredded chicken, marinara onions & mozzarella.
$13
Carne Asada
Caramelized onions, jack cheese, arugula & balsamic dizzle.
$15
Braised Short Rib
Barbacoa signature BBQ & cheddar mozzarella blend.
$16
Saul Bernstein
A native to Lithuania, arrived to the United States at the age of 16 and began to paint in his spare time as a clerk at a general store in West Virginia. He later studied at the Maryland Institute College of Art and at the Art Students League in New York.
Saul in known for his figure and portrait painting. Barbacoa exhibits Saul’s famous “digital redraws”, or videos that recreate famous works art by showing stroke by stroke the genius process and eventually coming together right before our guests eyes.
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Gift Cards
Gift cards may be purchased in person at Barbacoa or over the phone with a member of our hostess team.
A Gourmet Take on Traditional Favorites
Barbacoa is a fine dining restaurant with an exotic flair. We combine the tastes of Mexico, Spain, and the Caribbean to provide a unique fusion dining experience.
A customer favorite for date night is our prime rib porterhouse for two. We serve it on a hot rock to give it a little flair. No wonder we are a favorite steak dinner spot in Boise & seafood lovers enjoy us, too. Kumamoto oysters, fresh fish, calamari, crab cakes, octopus, clams, and a variety of shrimp dishes give you the taste of the ocean. We have some of the freshest seafood in the Boise area!
Are you looking for lighter fare? Our crisp, fresh veggies and seasonal fruits help us create some fantastic salads. Orange fennel with poppy seeds adds a bright gourmet touch to any meal. Sweet corn and crab bisque will remind you of your favorite Caribbean resort.
Vegetarians love our restaurant, too. Start with one of our best-sellers, the table-side guacamole with vegetable chips. In addition, we offer an extensive range of vegetarian main dishes. Choose from paella, pasta, quinoa, fajitas, quesadillas, and more.
Not in the mood for exotic? Try our take on comfort food. Chicken pot pie, barbeque chicken, and baked salmon are some Midwest favorites, but with an upscale twist.
We also offer traditional favorites like flatbread pizzas and tacos. However, our toppings are anything but conventional. Get them with chicken tinga, peach, and prosciutto, or ahi avocado.
Finding exotic cuisine can be a challenge in Boise, ID, but Barbacoa has you covered. Come out and experience an affordable fine dining dinner.
While you are here, you should also check out our art in the restaurant. We feature works by Art of Martine, Boise Art Glass, Fire Fusion Studios, and Lithuanian immigrant Saul Bernstein. We also have imported arts and crafts throughout the space, from imported sculptures to custom coral pots for our plantings. We want your meal to be an immersive experience, so please come and join us!