One rib and two riblets, surely cooked and trimmed indoors, were sticky with a sweet glaze, and chewy. Rice and beans would have been dry but for the offer (accepted) of thin beef gravy ladled on top. Costillas a la BBQ (lunch special, $5).
Lechonera Tropical & Grill (previously known as Lechonera El Barrio Restaurant)
172 East 103rd St. (Lexington-Third Aves.), Manhattan
212-722-1344
