6 of the Best Cebu Lechons
6 of the Best Cebu Lechons
Ask any Cebuano about their favorite lechon and you’ll get a mix of answers.
For those who have never heard of lechon – it is basically a suckling pig roasted over charcoal. It is delicious, but no one can agree on who makes the best. We can only agree that the best lechon comes from Cebu, Philippines. The reason why people have difficulty agreeing is because there’s so much good lechon to choose from. With that in mind, we’ve decided to list down the best lechon spots in Cebu.
In no particular order, let’s get started.
Cang’s Lechon
For a classic lechon taste, there’s no better than Cang’s Lechon. Unlike many of the places listed here, these lechons are made to order, which means they don’t make too many lechons a day, ensuring high quality. Whenever I taste a lechon from Cang’s, I always know that the skin crunch is going to be perfect while the meat would have just the right flavor.
Address: #7 Sanson Road Lahug Cebu City, Philippines
Phone: 032-232-8899 / 0917-720-0636
Tatangs
What started out as a small stall specializing only in boneless lechon served in the middle of a parking lot has blossomed into a full-fledged carenderia type eatery. Known for their boneless lechon, their popularity has allowed them to blossom and serve all sorts of other dishes and has even allowed them to expand in Manila.
Address: Wilson Cor Pasteur, Apas, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Phone: (032) 316 4719
Rico’s Lechon
I still remember the first time I cut the spicy lechon from Rico’s. You can literally see the spices oozing out as you cut the skin. Known for their spicy lechons, Rico’s deserves a spot in any list of Cebu lechon. Having risen to popularity thanks to the recommendation of President Estrada, this is a favorite among many. .
Address: No. 1, Paseo Saturnino along Maria Luisa Road Cebu City, Philippines
Phone: (032)3440119 / (0999) 325 4528 / (0915) 703 3964 / (0933) 632 2248
House of Lechon
Looking for a full dining experience while enjoying top quality lechon? You should stop by House of Lechon. Relatively new to the lechon scene, especially when you compare them to the rest of this list, they’ve made waves by serving scrumptious dishes along with their juicy lechon.
Address: Acacia St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Contact: (032) 231 0958
Zubuchon
Recommended by no other than Anthony Bourdain, they live up to his moniker, “The best pig ever.” In a sense, this isn’t your typical Cebu lechon. There’s something about the way they prepare them that makes it different, but still carry the distinct Cebu flavor. A favorite choice for pasalubongs because of their branches in or near the airport.
Contact: 032.2547342 / 032.2365264 / 032.4010889
Carcar Lechon
The famed Carcar lechon is not easy to find for the typical foodie. Out of every recommendation posted on this list, this is the one where you have to literally drive an hour away from the city, enter the Carcar Public Market, haggle with the vendor, and then finally you have the pig. This is a favorite among those taking roadtrips down south. Part of the allure is the entire experience of actually going there and buying one.
