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| Ardmore's Barbacoa: Highest Quality Comfort Food in Town. |
Barbacoa is the latest of ever-evolving Ardmore's affordable refreshment outposts to emerge in the summer of 2012. Located at 64 Rittenhouse Place,
the Menu features a variety of lean and delicious slow roasted meats, including chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served as either platter or sandwich. I feasted on the half-pound brisket platter slathered in tangy barbecue sauce with ample side dishes including homestyle coleslaw and thick wedge fries with exceptionally deep potato flavor.
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| Sentiment Posed By Barbaco's Decor |
The Boy also got the brisket, but his was piled high on a fresh Sarcone's roll with a side of tres sincere macaroni and cheese. Heather went for the grilled chicken sandwich and melt-in-your-mouth cornbread pudding. The three of us heartily strapped on the feedback and chowed-down mightily for about 40 bucks. Despite packing in the grub, we waddled out feeling full and enthralled without that bloated sensation one gets from less-than-the best, sodium laden meats and sides.
The atmosphere at Barbaco is quasi-hacienda and pleasantly laid-back, but the dining area is limited so be prepared to wait or indulge in the many Take-Out specials designed to feed a whole family or just yourself. R5 recommends popping into the Rittenhouse Deli next door and picking up a takeout six-pack from their large and well-priced selection. BYOB is welcome at Barbacoa and the staff was happy to keep our standby brews on ice until summoned.
Barbacoa is typical of the enterprising, positive spirit of the Ardmore commercial district these days, making it an increasingly exciting place to live, invest, or visit. There's a reason Ardmore keeps coming up in this blog. No other area on the Main Line is its equal as a magnet for innovation, experimentation, diversity and fun.
