Balboa's: Whiz Wit in Indy

After the Subway at 2208 N. Meridian closed its doors, many were surprised when in the same spot emerged Balboa's Philly Steaks & Pizza. The cheesesteak place is an experiment by a restaurant group out of Cincinnati. Plans are now being made for a Cincy location there. I had a chance to eat a late lunch there the other day. Although it is not the best Philly cheesesteak I've had, it was very good and what I really like is that it seems to the the only place in Indy that offers the choice of Cheez Whiz. "Whiz Wit," which translates to Cheez Whiz with Fried Onions" is the true Philly way to eat a cheesesteak. Provolone is for tourists.

When I say it is not the "best" I've had but "very good" that is a small, specific, and subjective quibble. The buns used at Balboa's are pretty soft and I prefer a bun with a little more chew - a texture thing not a taste thing. This place certainly gets a Hungry Hoosier thumbs up. Stop by and check it out!

The menu is pretty simple - cheesesteak, a chicken version, meatball hoagie, and three or four other sandwiches. Pizza is sold by the slice or in the 18" whole pie. The menu is available here. Balboa's reached by phone at 317-926-0434.    

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I am not sure where you've had Philly Steak sandwiches before, but I can tell you, being from Philly that these are the best I've eaten outside of there. The ingredients are indeed from the the Philadelphia area, the steak, the Amorosso Rolls...it's delicious and very authentic. Most places who try to serve up a cheesesteak, just don't have the taste...anyway, to the person who started this post...I am not sure if you are a "foodie" or are in the restaurant biz...but if you are, I can't beleive that this isn't one of the best you've eaten.