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The Basque Market serves outdoor paella every Wednesday and Friday at 12:00pm, rain or shine. No reservation is needed — walk up, order, and eat on the patio or take it home. Two exceptions to the weekly rhythm: First Fridays include a vegetarian option, and First Thursdays have a 6:00pm paella service.
Weekly Paella Schedule
| Day | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 12:00pm | Standard paella, rain or shine |
| Friday | 12:00pm | Standard paella, rain or shine |
| First Thursday | 6:00pm | Evening paella service |
| First Friday | 12:00pm | Vegetarian option available |
The paella is cooked outside on the patio. The listed ingredients are saffron, chorizo, prawns, mussels, and clams — so if you avoid shellfish or pork, the First Friday vegetarian option is the one to plan around.
Do You Need a Reservation?
No. The paella days are explicitly walk-up: order at the patio and either sit outside with the crowd or take your order home. This makes it a low-commitment stop if you're exploring Boise's Basque Block and aren't sure of your timing.
Practical Tips for Planning a Visit
- Arrive around noon on Wednesday or Friday if you want the standard outdoor service; the 6:00pm slot only applies to First Thursdays.
- Check the calendar before a special trip. The site lists "Next Paella," "Next Cooking Class," and "Next Event" slots, which is the fastest way to confirm the upcoming dates rather than assuming a holiday week follows the normal pattern.
- First Friday is the vegetarian-friendly window. If your group includes non-meat or non-shellfish eaters, that's the date to target.
- Combine it with the rest of the Market. The same space holds a pintxos bar with rotating counter food and chalkboard lunch specials, plus a deli case, Spanish and Basque wines, and imported goods — useful if part of your group wants something other than paella.
- Catering is separate. For backyard, wedding, or office paella, the Market offers mobile paella through its events and catering service rather than the patio schedule.
What Else Happens on the Patio Schedule
The patio paella is one of several recurring offerings. Cooking classes are led by the family and require a call to inquire, and the pintxos counter rotates throughout the day — what's available at noon differs from what's out at four. If paella is your main reason for visiting, the Wednesday/Friday noon slot is the reliable answer; everything else is worth confirming directly with the restaurant.