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Walrus Rodeo Finds Its Rhythm

Lasagna, cabbage, and one oversized pork chop make the case for a table here

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Olee Fowler
Oct 03, 2025
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Mustard green lasagna at Walrus Rodeo.
Mustard green lasagna. (Photo by Julian Cousins, courtesy of Walrus Rodeo)

It had been a while since I’d eaten at Walrus Rodeo, the not-so-quiet sister restaurant of Boia De. My first visit left me a little confused, the food was good, but I wasn’t sure what the restaurant was trying to be. Coming back this time, the difference was obvious. The server explained the whole philosophy in one line: every dish touches the wood-fired oven in some way. Suddenly it clicked. The place makes sense now, and more importantly, it’s delicious.

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Is it still worth the hype?: Absolutely. The menu has found its stride, the room is buzzing, and the kitchen is putting out some of the most satisfying, fun plates in town.

The Space: Sharing a strip mall with Boia De, Walrus Rodeo feels like the louder sibling who wants a…

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