Discard fat and blot bacon with paper towels. Stir often over medium-high heat until meat is lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Let drain in a fine strainer to remove the fat. Mix chorizo with cream cheese. Cut halfway through dates on 1 side to make a pocket in each.
Fill dates equally with the cheese mixture.
Cut bacon slices in half. Wrap each date with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Bake in a 350F oven until bacon is brown and crisp, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro. All data, logos, text contained on any portion of Mimi's Cyber Kitchen copyright 1995 through 2001 Mimi Hiller, JB Hiller, Jennifer Hiller.