Porco Rosso BBQ Explanada Puebla — Restaurant in Puebla

The American style bbq chain is a love letter to American bbq, but gets the basics wrong.

Menu: It's a bit like they learned about bbq by watching TV, but never actually had any. "Tennessee Style Ribs". What? Having lived in TN for 15 years, I can report back that Tennessee Style isn't a thing (maybe you were thinking of Memphis Style?) In white BBQ? Wrong state. That's Alabama white. It's also not really for ribs. It's also the single worst style, which is why it's only in Alabama. The menu has a lot of place names that have nothing to do with the menu item.

It also is a bit of a mess. The typical bbq meat and two sides isn't there. You can't get a combo (unless you get the 8 person everything combo). Nothing comes with a side, except fries, whether you want them or not, no substitutes. Again, the basics are all wrong.

Pulled pork: a pile on a plate, no sides included, though you can get tortillas (no bbq staples like biscuits, cornbread, etc...). It's not terrible, not great. The house sauce is like pure ketchup, it's like they're trying to replicate grocery store sauce, which sucks to begin with. There is, fortunately, a habanero vinegar at the table which does the trick.

Ramen: at a BBQ? Why not. It could be great. Unfortunately, it isn't. It tastes like instant ramen mix or bouliion cubes, which it undoubtedly is. Generous meat. The ramen egg is over salted and hard, unfortunately. Pretty mediocre.

Mac and cheese: Stodgy, overcooked, bland processed cheese. Unfortunately, sharp cheddar is hard to find in Mexico, and when you do, it's still mild. You could do a decent from scratch mac and cheese with the gouda and edam around here, but this is not it.

Corn: Just Mexican street corn. I wish they'd have had classic BBQ, with corn off the grill with just salt, butter, hit of lime and chili. But instead it's the whole mayonnaise situation.

It's a missed opportunity. They have a couple of craft beers and a pleasant outdoor area, friendly service. But it's just...

As a diabetic diner, I found this place to be extremely inflexible, without reason. This is very unusual for Mexico, as most restaurants try to accommodate diabetics, if at all possible, especially since such a high percentage of the population is diabetic. Many of their dishes come with french fries on the side and when you ask if they can substitute coleslaw or salad instead you get a big "NO" as a response. This is not acceptable and we will never return. The portions of meat are much too small to not have a side dish, but they want you to pay extra for that side unless you eat the french fries. Thank God most of our experiences in this country have not been what we found at...

If you’re craving authentic Kansas City Bar-B-Que, Porco Rosso is the real deal! I’m from KC and I know what true KC BBQ tastes like, I was blown away; the flavor, texture, and the bbq are spot on. Every bite took me back to KC.

The service is also top-notch: friendly, fast, and genuinely welcoming. The drinks are fantastic - I recommend the white claricot. All the servers are amazing, but we love Julio especially!

We’ve eaten here several times and I always get the baby back ribs meal and an extra side of grilled corn (so good!).

Whether you’re a BBQ lover or just looking for an amazing experience, Porco Rosso is a must-visit.

Highly,...