In a city with a diverse gastronomic offering, Ribs in the River It is distinguished by its solid and consolidated proposal, where smoked products take center stage. Although it focuses mainly on the American cuisineit also includes local flavors, like empanadas among appetizers and dulce de leche in desserts.
In a relaxed atmosphere, with generous spaces to enjoy as a couple, with family or friends, the sandwiches stand out, all made with smoked meats. This is the case of the classic Pulled Pork with shredded pork shoulder, BBQ sauce homemade and pickles, on potato bread. The Smoke Beef combines a soft shredded beef, served on potato bread with cheese, onion and Ribs al Río’s secret sauce. You can’t miss the pork loin sandwich, the best seller of the place, which they serve with grilled onions, pategras cheese and potato bread.
And there are new things among the sandwiches, whose meats are also smoked, the distinctive and characteristic touch of Ribs al Río. One of those that was recently incorporated into the menu is the pork chorizo with pategras cheese, grilled onions and the house’s secret sauce. This is added to the Rib-Wich by The Brunch Girlwhich has baby back ribs, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, BBQ sauce and is served on a skewer. Finally, the most recent is the Mc Pollo Tributewhich in addition to smoked meat has lettuce and a special sauce.
Options for everyone
Other main variations are cochinita pibil tacos, shredded pork served as in Mexico, with corn tortillas, red onion and cilantro. For those looking for a veggie variant, there are vegan tacos, with steamed broccoli, hummus and beet emulsion, an explosion of flavor, textures and color. Caesar Salad It has the usual ingredients, with the particularity that the chicken is smoked.
As for the ribs, which in all cases include French fries, you can choose between the baby back, smoked for 12 hours and painted with BBQ sauce in a reduction of Bulleit Bourbon; Spare ribs, which have a more intense flavour than baby ribs and, like them, are served with coleslaw.
Beyond the fries included in all cases, other sides are available, such as mac and cheese, coleslaw and Caesar salads, crinckle potatoes and large potatoes.
If you don’t know where to start, among the new features is the BBQ Sampler, a tasting platter that includes a selection of smoked meats with a side of salads, preserves and bread. It is super filling and easily serves three people.
Boys also have their special, the Kids Meal, a roast beef and cheese sandwich on potato bread, with two sides: French fries or mac and cheese.
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Local flavours come in
As a starter before the sandwich or the ribs, or simply to order several portions, there are the appetizers, where the smoked meats. This is the case of the pull pork bites, croquettes served with BBQ sauce, and the classic wings, accompanied by honey mustard. The offer also includes local flavour with the empanadas: there are roast beef, chicken and corn empanadas, all fried and super tasty. Another vegetarian option is the tempting bucket of crinckle potatoes bathed in cheddar sauce, cubes of smoked bacon, aioli, red onion and coriander.
An interesting fact: it is worth keeping an eye on their social networks to see when they are available. locro, which they recommend accompanying with their exquisite roast beef empanadas. It can be consumed in the premises or taken away. In this case, it is advisable to book, because it sells out.
After such intense and powerful flavours, a sweet touch is essential and, except for the cheesecake, the entire menu responds to the taste of Buenos Aires. There is tiramisu, dulce de leche ice cream and a variety of popsicles.
To accompany it, the lemonades, beers and cocktails stand out, where some of the favorites are not missing, such as fernet, aperol and vermouth, among others.
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Ribs al Río invites you to enjoy and celebrate, with a variety of intense and aromatic flavours, which constitutes an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
THE FACT: Ribs al Rio has four branches, at Av.
Source: Ambito
