When we talk about lechon, we can’t deny that Cebu Province has always been known to offer the best lechon in the entire Philippines.
Grilled to perfection, mouth watering flavor from the pigs meat, and a perfect crunch to every bite. It is a taste and experience that no person will ever forget.
The lechon is also a dish that we Filipinos never forget to serve on our tables no matter what the occasion may be.
Brief history of lechon
Lechon is derived from the Spanish word leche, meaning milk. Before, people used to grill young pigs that were still nursing milk from their mothers, however the popularity of using bigger pigs rose during the Spanish era.
In Cebu, the Garces family, owner of Ruthy’s lechon, were believed to have the first lechon recipe in Cebu. However, it is not yet proven as the popularity of lechon rapidly rose in Cebu.
But where exactly in Cebu do we taste the best lechon?
One of Cebu’s cities is Talisay City. A city that’s making a buzz in the Philippines to offer the best lechon you could ever taste. In fact the city celebrates their lechon festival in the month of October.
One of the popularly known lechon restaurants in Talisay are the following:
1. Leslie’s Lechon
Featured in Netflix’s documentary series “Street Food ” Leslie’s lechon is just one of Talisay’s pride when it comes to lechon.
Lesliie’s lechon has been providing the best lechon in Talisay since the 1040’s originated by Susana Enjambre, the grandmother of Leslie Enjambre.
Prices of their lechon ranges from 5,500-7,000
MENU:
Whole Lechon
- 8 Kilos – P4,500
- 9 Kilos – P5,000
- 10 Kilos – P5,500
- 12 Kilos – P5,500
- 15 kilos – P6,500
- 17 kilos – P7,000
Kinilo Lechon:
P600 per kilo on Saturday and Sundays only lunch time
Delivery Charges (for per kilo order):
- Talisay Delivery Charge – P50
- Minglanilla Delivery Charge – P100
- Cebu City Delivery Charge – P100
- Talamban Delivery Charge – P150
- Banilad Delivery Charge – P150
- Mandaue City Delivery Charge – P150
Other Information:
- Contact number: 0908 528 6364
- Email address: N/A
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Leslieslechon
- Leslie’s lechon does not have a physical store and only offers pre-order at the meantime.
2. 3P’s Lechon
Another popular lechon in Talisay city is the 3P’s Lechon. Holding on to their theme: Crispylicious! Juicylicious! Tastylicious! A lechon you would want more.
They offer lechon with the best quality and at a bigger size too.
Menu:
Small A
- 22kg to 26kg (Live Weight)
(up to 15 persons if Plated service)
- 5 to 8 persons if Buffet Style
- Add ₱300 for Spicy
- Add ₱1,000 for stuffed
- Save up to ₱1,500
Price: ₱5,500
Small B
- 24kg to 28kg (Live Weight)
(up to 20 persons if Plated service)
- 5 to 8 persons if Buffet Style
- Add ₱300 for Spicy
- Add ₱1,000 for stuffed
- free cooked dinuguan, ginabot, atay
- Save up to ₱1,500
Price: ₱6,000
Standard
- 26kg to 30kg (Live Weight)
(up to 40 persons if Plated service)
- 11 to 20 persons if Buffet style
- Add ₱400 for Spicy
- Add ₱1,000 for Stuffed
- free cooked dinuguan,ginabot, atay
- Save up to ₱1,500
Price: ₱6,500
Regular
- 30kg to 34kg (Live Weight)
(up to 60 persons if Plated service)
- 21 to 30 persons if Buffet style
- Add ₱500 for Spicy
- Add ₱1,500 for Stuffed
- free cooked dinuguan, ginabot, atay
- Save up to ₱1,500
Price: ₱7,500
Large
- 32kg to 38kg (Live Weight)
(up to 80 persons if Plated service)
- 31 to 40 persons if Buffet style
- Add ₱500 for Spicy
- Add ₱1,500 for Stuffed
- free cooked dinuguan, ginabot, atay
- Save up to ₱1,500
Price: ₱8,500
- Extra Large
- 36kg to 42kg (Live Weight)
(up to 100 persons if Plated service)
- 41 to 50 persons if Buffet style
- Add ₱500 for Spicy
- Add ₱2,000 for Stuffed
- Must be booked 1 week before
- free cooked dinuguan, ginabot, atay
- Save up to ₱1,500
Price: ₱9,500
Jumbo
- 40kg to 46kg (Live Weight)
(up to 120 persons if Plated service)
- 51 to 60 persons if Buffet style
- Add ₱800 for Spicy
- Add ₱2,000 for Stuffed
- Must be booked 1 week before
- Save up to ₱1,500
Price: ₱10,500
Other Information:
● Contact number: 0917 633 3353
● Email address: N/A
● Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/3PsLechon
3. AKD Lechon
Also featured in one of Cebu’s media outlets is AKD Lechon. This signifies that indeed, AKD Lechon is making a name in Talisay city out of the many lechon sellers the city has.
Photo from AKD Lechon Facebook Page
Holding on to their goal to be a world class known lechon, AKD has proven that they can be one. Maintaining a crispy, delicious lechon in Talisay city AKD is one of the people’s favorite.
MENU:
- More or less 8 kilos – 20 pax – P5,500
- More or less 10 kilos – 30 pax – P6,000
- More or less 12 kilos – 35 pax – P6,500
- More or less 14 kilos – 40 pax – P7,000
- More or less 16 kilos – 45 pax – P7,500
- More or less 18 kilos – 55 pax – P8,000
- Big lechon – 9,000 to 10,000 lechon
- 300 additional for spicy
Photo from AKD Lechon Facebook Page Photo from AKD Lechon Facebook Page Photo from AKD Lechon Facebook Page
Other Information:
● Contact number: 0999 747 7744
● Email address: N/A
● Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AKDLechon