pig floyd's urban barbakoa

i am a vegetarian who also enjoys bbq, they do a great job of mixing the two, since most bbq places don't always have vegetarian options

my new favorite ribs in orlando! had them with the chimichurri instead of bbq sauce, and they were fantastic. was there with a couple friends and all ordered different things, so we shared. i like the addition of some latin influences like the tacos. never had a taco with nuts and seeds added to it, and it made for an interesting flavor and texture. definitely not going to be long before my next trip.

the food is very good. however, they are very disorganized by their inefficient checkout process. one cashier that takes the order, fills your drink, and cashes you out. this may not be bad if there are just a few people in line, but the line is usually to the door. also, i have a toddler and they would not let my son and i sit at a table while a friend placed our order. i have never been to restaurant that made you do this. not family friendly or senior citizen friendly. very disappointed!!

wow had the streetcorn fries and the ribs so good.. it's a sleeper people damn good bbq! great food and service!

now with two locations, thomas ward’s “pig floyd's urban barbakoa” is frequently mentioned amongst orlando’s best spots for bbq, and channeling his hispanic background alongside 90’s pop-culture references the north mills avenue original is anything but a typical country western smoked meat setup.

debuted in 2014, years operating a food truck finding ward now brick and mortar with an extensive menu of sandwiches, sides, tacos and combo plates, it was after debating several daily specials that the #19 was ordered, the pulled pork unfortunately a little over-sauced while lean brisket is surprisingly supple with deeply penetrating seasoning and a good bark.

not about to waste stomach space on store-bought tortillas, at least not when elbow macaroni with aged white cheddar is available, fans of elotes won’t want to miss corn covered in chile-lime butter plus cotija, nor stick-a-spoon-up-straight banana pudding with chunks of fruit juxtaposing nilla wafers.

eaten there for over 3 years. amazing flavor combinations! not what you expect. much better than a typical bbq place. try all the tacos.
and the ribs are amazing too.

great friendly service and pork was so soft. we had the korean "kimcheeze" taco, la vaca tahkaw, butter chicken taco, the regular pulled pork and the barbakoa banh mi sandwich.
everything was above average to good. the korean was my favorite taco.

it's rare that you find an eatery with a truly unique take on a food you enjoy. if you are a bbq fan and looking for a 'rockin' experience, you need to try pig floyd's. on the surface it looks like a standard counter service bbq joint but when you take a look at the menu and then taste the fare, you will be hooked. only wish it was closer to this philly guy.

here's a few of my favorites - the big floyd sandwich - melt in your mouth brisket, pulled pork, sausage, choice of hot or sweet sauce served with citrus peanut slaw and french fries or how about smoked brisket, chimichurri, pickled carrots, green over an easy egg on a baguette. then there is pork belly or pork barbacoa banh mi, piri-piri pork or you can have incredible tacos with pork belly, chicken or pork al pastor, shrimp and sausage and more. and yes, there are the usual platters of brisket, ribs, chicken, etc. and all are perfection.

you can't miss here if you are a bbq lover.

a little out of the way but well worth the ride.

food was ok, owner was standing up eating behind bar out of a prep bowl, line cooks were discussing inappropriate topics amongst themselves, but because it is a open kitchen concept everyone could hear their conversations. tacos were good, beer selection is very diverse. only 1 tv.

my absolute new favorite place! fantastic ribs! best in orlando. also great corn and plantains. the staff is fantastic and i love the indoor/outdoor seating.

the best bar-b-q ever. the bark on the brisket is amazing. the meat is moist and very flavorful. a definite will do again. thanks mark !!

great food! definitely best bbq in florida! not smothered in bbq sauce and you can have your choice of sweet or spicy. there version cole slaw is to die for.

this latin, asian, and southern american bbq fusion joint in orlando’s mills 50 district has a nice list of bites, including matambre smoked brisket sandwiches topped with egg, indian butter chicken tacos and the latin plantain and fried yuca sides.

but it’s all about the oakwood smoked st. louis barbecue ribs here. succulent. juicy. sweet, yet refined. delicious. when you can get it, it’s really good. the problem is that it is can sell out fast, so call ahead and make sure they’ve got some ready for you.

founded by thomas “tito” ward esteves, the founder of the treehouse truck, one of the first so called gourmet food trucks in orlando, pig floyd’s urban barbakoa is a an ode to his family’s deep love for food. barbakoa is a form of cooking meat that originated in the caribbean with the taino people, from which the term “barbecue” derives.

saturday night was a mills 50 night, dinner at pig floyd’s urban barbakoa followed by drinks at redlight redlight. pig floyd’s urban barbakoa describes itself as a rustic counter-serve offering globally flavored bbq dishes and that’s exactly what it is. this bbq joint is unlike any other in orlando, serving up sandwiches, tacos, meat platters and salads with caribbean, latin and asian twists.

great food. was a little loud and by the end of the night they can be out of a few items. very interesting and dynamic menu though. would definitely recommend the yuca fries.