Borracho Jerky

My weird obsessions include: small towns, anything that predates my life, some other stuff that’s not relevant, and beef jerky. Two of my obsessions are fulfilled at Borracho Jerky.
I’ve had Borracho Jerky before (on my otherwise regrettable trips to Big 8) and it has always had a sweet spot with me. This is the kind of jerky that you splash with Valentina’s or throw in a red beer. You know, the super thin, crisp kind.
After a half day spent at antique shops, buying comic books, vintage records and random knick-​knacks I was making the drive back to my casa and on the way up Talbot St. I saw a sign with dazed cows on it. Could it be? Could it be the very place that makes the only item I’m willing to purchase from a Big 8. It was in fact!
I pulled in to a beaten path that led to what looked like a tiny house surrounded by a chain link fence. There were two people outside loading up a car and so I asked, «Can I buy beef jerky here?» After some smiles, a nod and a «yes», I found myself inside Borracho.
Turns out they weren’t actually opened, but the owners were nice enough to open up for me anyways. I was already very familiar with this brand, what I wasn’t familiar with was the huge variety of different flavored jerky they carry. In Big 8 all I ever saw was Jalepeno, Tequila Lime, and original. Inside the actual Borracho store they have every flavor of jerky you want and they have these huge packs that will last you weeks (or days if you’re an avid jerky eater like me). The regular sized packs you find at Big 8 are usually around $ 7 and only have 4 – 5 pieces, the huge ones at Borracho are $ 12 and have 10+ pieces. I ended up getting the Mesquite and Jalapeño, both quite good (the Jalapeño has always been a fave of mine).
Growing up, I guess I was never taught the importance of sharing because I hate sharing my food (unless it’s awful, then you can take as much as you like). I had so much jerky I didn’t even think twice about sharing with Bambi and threw her, her very own big piece of jerky. Borracho Jerky makes me a better person and for that alone I will always be a loyal customer.