Cebu is mainly known for its majestic sites and attractions. Many travelers and tourists come back to this Visayan province because there are merely a few locations one can visit in a week of vacation time, let alone in a day or two. But besides touring its famous areas, Cebu is also beloved for its flavorful cuisine, particularly its distinct and tasty version of Lechon.
If you want to try something familiar yet different, nothing comes close to Lechon de Cebu. Getting the best crispy skin and succulent meat, why not try Lechon de Cebu in these spots:
Carcar Public Market
If you want to sink your teeth into the tastiest Lechon de Cebu, Carcar Public Market offers its smell, sight, sound, and taste. You can see the pork getting roasted and basted until they turn into something golden and yummy.
The meat is marinated in broth and dripping, allowing the flavors to get to the bone in every bite. These precious pieces are best partnered with puso and some refreshing soda.
Rico’s Lechon
Known for its red skin and spicy meat, Rico’s Lechon is one of the best stopovers to eat Lechon. This joint also offers Lechon paired with specially-made Suklami to get that tangy-sweet taste in the savory meat.
If you want a quick taste of Cebu Lechon, then you’d be happy to know that Rico’s Lechon has branches in the airport complexes.
Zubuchon
This spot offers not just well-cooked Filipino dishes but showcases their version of the Lechon de Cebu. Zubuchon’s Lechon is stuffed and rubbed with more than 12 herbs and spices.
Roasted slowly in an open coal spit and sprayed with coconut water, the Lechon becomes tastier as the meat is tender and flavorful, and the skin becomes crispy and golden.
Cebu’s Original Lechon Belly
The best part of the Lechon will always be the belly or the liempo part. The belly part is precut and deboned at Cebu’s Original Lechon Belly. Then, wrapped with their select herbs and spices, the pigs are turned and roasted slowly to perfection.
If you can’t get enough of this sumptuous dish when you have to leave Cebu, you can easily arrange for its delivery in three days and have it picked up from the airport.
Alejo’s Lechon
Getting an order of this Lechon is going out of the market as they only do takeout orders. Eating Alejo’s Lechon requires using your hands as the meat’s taste, texture, and flavors are meant to be enjoyed in full glory.
The distinct feature of this Lechon is that it does not come with the usual condiments. The spices used to flavor this Lechon highlights the pork and allows it to cook perfectly – the Lechon de Cebu way.
CnT Lechon
This Lechon’s crispy, salty skin is worth braving the metro Cebu traffic. With branches spread across Cebu, you can enjoy CnT’s tasty Lechon without hassle.
The meat and skin can be eaten with or without the gravy and enjoyed until the last bite.
Chona’s Lechon
Talisay Cebu’s famous Chona’s Lechon is known to use simple ingredients yet has a flavor profile of its own. Their delicious Lechon is loved by town locals and people who live in different places in and out of Cebu, including foreigners.
Ayer’s Lechon
Ayer’s Lechon does not disappoint in terms of texture and taste. Its Lechon is what you would crave when you leave Cebu. Luckily, Ayer’s also delivers their Lechon in different parts of the Philippines.
Additionally, Ayer’s Lechon offers other Filipino and even Korean food.
House of Lechon
This restaurant was supposed to be the third Rico’s Lechon branch yet ended up being renamed and standalone after its separation from Pages Holding.
The House of Lechon offers a Lechon that tastes similar to those in Carcar. It comes with a special dipping sauce made from the drippings of the Lechon. You can have it poured over or separately to enjoy the full flavor.
Tatang’s Extra Crispy Boneless Lechon
Tatang’s is also a crowd favorite known for its crispy boneless Lechon belly. They also serve the boneless Lechon belly in classic or spicy flavors.
Outside of Cebu, Tatang’s have branches in San Juan City, Metro Manila.
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