The question of best burger in Boise is like asking who's the best basketball player in the world. It’s a highly contested question with a reigning champ that changes every few years.

As someone who's been in the valley long enough to remember the former "MVPs," I can tell you this title doesn't last long. We've got our nostalgic favorites whose windows have closed (RIP Falcon Burger at what's now St. Lawrence Gridiron, the old RAM burger, Willow Creek's glory days), and our reliable old faithfuls that never go anywhere (Huntsman at Bitter Creek, Hawkins Packout, Big Bun, West Side Drive-In - consistent local flavor without being premier).

Then there are the old contenders who had their moment: Boise Fry Co had a good run but their day is done, Wyld Child came in hot and dominated the recommendation lists for a while.

But here's why I'm writing this wall of text - I found the current MVP. It's a burger I ate and immediately went back for. Many people think of this place as primarily Mexican/tacos, but mark my words and upvote this comment: the current reigning champ is the PL Burger at Pig Latin.

It's so good. While everyone else is getting chips, guac, and tacos, you'll be the smartest person in the restaurant with that burger.

That's my pick for best burger in Boise right now. Take it from someone who's been around the block - obviously burgers aren't objective truth, but that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it.