Lechon Latin BBQ & Bar

Lechon Latin BBQ & Bar brings an upscale street-food energy to the former California Pizza Kitchen space at Triangle Town Center, transforming it into a relaxed, mall-side gathering spot where friends share trays of slow-smoked meats. The expansive layout keeps things casual while giving guests room to linger over lively conversations and plates piled high.

Owner Jorge Thorne and his crew wood-fire whole pigs overnight for the namesake lechon con cuero, shredding peppery pork and crowning each platter with shards of crackling skin. The same oven turns out Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken, jerk-sauced ribs, and Argentine-style empanadas, plus sides like elote salad, fried yuca, and lechon rice that showcase flavors from across Latin America. Sandwich fans can grab a pressed Cuban layered with ham, pork, Swiss, and pickles, while combo platters let diners mix sausages, ribs, and slow-roasted meats to taste.

The bar keeps the fiesta going with mojitos, margaritas, and other Latin-inspired cocktails, alongside traditional sodas and juices from across the region. Southern Living spotlighted the restaurant among the South’s best new barbecue joints, and local media continue to praise its role in Raleigh’s evolving barbecue scene. Whether guests dine in, order online for pickup, or tap the catering team for events, Lechon Latin BBQ & Bar delivers a vibrant taste of the Americas from its North Raleigh home.