The BEST-TASTING Lechon in Cebu

“Lechon! Lechon! Lechon mo diha.” The magic words we all want to hear.

Let’s admit it, there’s definitely no contest about it that the lechon in Cebu is hands-down the best and most delicious. This is because Cebu lechon is best known for its crunchy golden red skin and tender, juicy, flavorsome meat.

“Lechon” has already been considered as a national dish and has become a huge hit that gatherings, feasts, parties – or even a plain visit to Cebu will not be complete without having a taste of the finger-licking roasted suckling pig.

And there is definitely no need to fret where to find one because lechon is available nearly in all corners of the island. But, if you want the best-tasting ones that will satisfy your gastronomic cravings, make sure to drop by any of these places:

Rico’s Lechon

• Price range: P650 good for 2 people (approx)
• Contact number: (032) 260 – 2443
• Operating hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Take-out orders start as early as 6AM)
• Social: Facebook Page
• Location: Mactan Promenade, Airport Road, Ibo, Lapu-Lapu City

CnT Lechon

• Ave. Price: P450-500 good for 2 people
• Operating hours: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
• Phone number: (032) 233 – 5339
• Social:
• BRANCHES:
  – North Reclamation Area (across SM): 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
  – 1377 Rama Ave., Guadalupe, Cebu City: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  – 4th floor, Food Choices, Ayala Center Cebu: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  – SM Seaside City Cebu: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Alejo’s Lechon

• Ave. Price: P300-500 per kilo
• Phone number: (032) 261 – 9162 / (032) 261 – 8575
• Location: El Salvador, Labangon, Cebu City

House of Lechon

• Ave. Price: P900 good for 2 people
• Operating hours: 10:00AM – 10:00 PM
• Phone number: (032) 231 – 0958
• Social: Facebook Page
• Branches:
  – Acacia Street, Kamputhaw, Cebu City: 9AM to 10PM
  – Verandah, Ground Floor, Robinsons Galleria: 10AM to 10PM
  – Lawaan, Talisay City (near MyBus Terminal): 9AM to 10PM

Cang’s Lechon

• Ave. price: 300-500 per kilo (approx.)
• Phone number: (032) 232 – 8899
• Social: Facebook Page
• Location: 6D Sanson Road, Lahug, Cebu City

Tatang’s Boneless Lechon

• Ave. Price: P250 good for 2 people
• Operating hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Phone number: (032) 316 4719
• Social: Facebook Page
• Location: Wilson Street, Lahug, Cebu City

Ayer’s Lechon

• Ave. Price: P185-250 good for 2 people
• Operating hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Social: Facebook Page
• Location:
  – 3/F SM CITY CEBU -260-7438
  – SM CITY CEBU SUPERMARKET – 0922-471-8604
  – 3/F SKYPARK SM SEASIDE – 231-9781
  – MACTAN AIRPORT DOMESTIC DEPARTURE – 233-5600
  – G/F ELIZABETH MALL – 253-5553
  – GAISANO CAPITAL SOUTH – 253-2116
  – 2/F i2 BLGD. IT PARK – 0923-734-0022
  – SKYRISE 1 BLDG. IT PARK – 238-1525
  – THE MACTAN NEWTOWN (ALFRESCO – 232-1475
  – MANGO AVENUE – 266-5705
  – 3/F JCENTER MALL (FOOD COURT)
  – GATE 777 ACROSS CEBU COUNTRY CLUB, BANILAD ROAD CEBU CITY (MAIN OFFICE) – (032) 231-7615 / 0922-826-8133 / 0927-440-6891

Carcar Lechon

Carcar lechons are found inside the public market and are usually ready for take-out. You can, however, choose to dine in one of the carenderias nearby and pair it with puso (hanging rice).

• Location: Carcar Public Market – 2-3 hours away from the city
• Ave. price: P400 per kilo

 The national dish “lechon” or roasted pig, regardless of how you want to enjoy it: whole, belly only or by kilo, you can be 100% sure that there are high-quality ones in Cebu that will surely satisfy your cravings.