LIST: Where to buy the delicious Cebu Lechon in Talisay

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.

Photo from Leslie’s Lechon Facebook Page

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.

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.