DiscoverBlack Expat StoriesHow B Roberson Moved to Mexico, Opened a Food Truck (B's Frito Pollo) & Built a Community
How B Roberson Moved to Mexico, Opened a Food Truck (B's Frito Pollo) & Built a Community

How B Roberson Moved to Mexico, Opened a Food Truck (B's Frito Pollo) & Built a Community

Update: 2024-11-25
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Meet B Roberson (Playa del Carmen, Mexico), owner of B's Frito Pollo, one of Playa del Carmen's most beloved food trucks. She's created a gathering place that feels like home for expats and locals through Southern-style fried chicken and other nostalgic menu items.



A former first-grade teacher turned food truck owner, B left the U.S. during COVID to celebrate her 40th birthday with what was meant to be a short stay in Mexico. That temporary escape evolved into a permanent move as she found the freedom, peace, and purpose she'd been seeking.



Also in this episode:



  • How the Sandra Bland case became a catalyst for B's exodus from America
  • Why B chose Mexico and the hidden history of the country as a sanctuary for Black Americans
  • The magical moment when she realized she'd manifested her dream of retiring at 40
  • How B's food truck evolved from filling a culinary void to becoming a hub for connection among the expat and local community alike.
  • B shares her recipe for success.
  • B's take on the growing Blaxit movement and why more Black folks are choosing to leave the U.S.
  • The unexpected challenges and triumphs of starting a business in a new country


...and so much more!



Connect with B's Frito Pollo: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealfritopollo



Instagram: https://instagram.com/therealfritopollo



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How B Roberson Moved to Mexico, Opened a Food Truck (B's Frito Pollo) & Built a Community

How B Roberson Moved to Mexico, Opened a Food Truck (B's Frito Pollo) & Built a Community

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