Las Costillitas De Okeechobee

It’s a small little restaurant in the corner of Okeechobee Road. I say if you’re really hungry and need something to eat this is the place to stop. Although I disagree on the adding the gratitude on my total bill. The older lady wasn’t really happy when I brought in my nephew, not really a place to bring any children. Probably the first and last time I would ever eat here again.

Dire. Used to be the location of a good BBQ. Now, dingy, strong rotting smell in the parking lot, and a loudspeaker on the porch blasting music so loud it could be heard a mile away down the canal as we drove off down Okeechobee. We didn’t know the original business was gone (it was called Hitching Post BBQ)… Now it’s a place advertising Peruvian Mexican Cuban BBQ. What are they thinking? Since my visit I learned that the business changed hands last year… You can tell by the lower recent reviews that it didn’t improve since then! Oh– and a previous review about the smoking kitchen staff was on point… The place reeked of smoke. On the customer front, it was abandoned… On a Friday night. I can see why!

I could write a long review here but I do not think it is worth it. I just want to said that the ambiance is doubtful, the service is just a service, the food is ok and the prices are a little high for what it is. So bottom line, if you are in the area and hungry stop by and grab a bite, you will enjoy it, but do not worth a drive of more then three miles to eat here.

There was a woman smoking with the cook in the kitchen. If that’s not a food safety issue, then I don’t know what is. The place was dark and dingy looking.

Place is a rip off! Left hungry spent $ 14 for 4 of the smallest ribs I’ve ever seen!!! Use to eat here back in the day and it was great! You know it’s bad if they have to include gratuity!!!

What attracted me to LAS COSTILLITAS one night was the fact that I drove by it every day to, and from work. It was myself, my girlfriend, and my 10 year old sister. The location was easily visible and very accessible. Parking is in an open lot, and as you walk inside you are instantly greeted with the hickory aroma of a BBQ Grill. The inside of the restaurant is surprisingly bigger than it seems from outside. There are wooden benches for guests and a bar at the far end, overall a clean looking place. This, except that the men’s facilities contained a large Johnson & Johnsons Baby Shampoo bottle filled with diluted soap water instead of good ol’ fashioned soap. Now I would not have minded, except that I prefer a clean pair of mitts when eating some savory baby backs. And as such is my segway to Las Costillas menu. It consists of an impressive variety of Mexican, Peruvian, and BBQ options. I ordered the 2 Person Special for my girlfriend and I, which brought a full rack, a half rack, and 3 chicken thighs. It includes your choice of an appetizer from which I chose Fried Yuca.
My sister ordered the chicken thigh with White Rice and beans, but instead they brought her French Fries. The food was good, except the Ribs were a little over cooked and the food took forever to get to us! On top of that, the Corn on the Cob that my girlfriend ordered was frozen in the middle! Maybe because it was late?! I don’t know I would like to think that the cook was nervous and I will be giving them the benefit of the doubt! On a side note, the price range was a little high and I would’ve expected better quality food. Maaaaaybe we’ll go back, until now, I give them 3 stars. Till’ next time! :)

Food no good 2 ppl eating one got his dish the other waited for his until the other was done.

Visited on a business lunch. I had the taco’s and they were fabulous. I’ve was told the ribs are amazing too. Definitely stop for lunch if in the area!

I came here with my family an the food it’s amazing I tried the ribs and hands down I think are the best ribs in south Florida for the price. My grl got carne Asada and said was delicious. Totally recommend this place and will come more often.

Great restaurant. They have barbeque and also Peruvian food. Amazing. Loved Chupe de Camarones!