What makes Cebu Lechon so irresistible?
Cebu Lechon is one of the most popular dishes in Cebu. But what makes it so irresistible?
This dish is considered a national delicacy in the Philippines. In fact, it was named after the town where it originated. Cebu City is also known as the “pork capital of the Philippines” because of its abundance of pig farms.
It’s no secret that Filipinos love their food. And Cebu lechon has become a staple in the country. If you want to try this delicious dish, check out these restaurants near you.
We asked our resident foodies to share their thoughts on this delicious dish. Here are their answers:
1. Its tenderness
When I first tasted Cebu Lechon, I was amazed by its tenderness. It has a very soft texture. This is due to the fact that it is cooked slowly over low heat for hours.
2. Its aroma
It has an amazing aroma. It smells like heaven.
3. Its taste
Its taste is sweet and savory. It tastes like pork.
4. Its versatility
I love eating Cebu Lechons with rice and salad. It goes well with everything.
5. Its affordability
This is my favorite dish to eat. It is affordable.
6. Its availability
It is available everywhere. You can find it in almost every restaurant.
7. Its health benefits
It is rich in protein and vitamins. It is also low in calories.
8. Its popularity
It is very popular among Filipinos. They love it.
9. Its history
Cebu Lechons were introduced to the Philippines by Chinese immigrants.
10. Its preparation
To prepare Cebu Lechong, you need to marinate it overnight. The next morning, you cook it slowly for about 6-12 hours depending on size.
11. Its ingredients
It uses pork belly, garlic, ginger, onions, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and star anise.
12. Its cooking method
It is slow cooked. The smoke and charcoal bring out the deep rich flavor.
13. Its presentation
It is usually served with white rice and salad. Served with coconut vinegar or lechon sauce made out of liver spread.
There are several lechon establishments in Cebu City. Some are famous among locals and tourists alike. Others are known for their quality and taste. Here are some of the most popular ones.
62 of the Best Lechon in Cebu! Super Lami na Lechon
| Lechon Store | Name of Establishment | Address | Content Number | Latitude | Longitude | Website or Facebook |
 | House of Lechon | Acacia St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +63322310958 | 10.3177322 | 123.9017164 | https://m.facebook.com/HouseOfLechonCebu/ |
 | CnT Lechon | V Rama Ave, Cebu City, Cebu | +63322680988 | 10.326152 | 123.882669 | https://m.facebook.com/pages/Cnt-Lechon/100751080018862 |
 | Ayer’s Lechon | SM City Cebu, Juan Luna Ave Corner Cabahug And Kaoshiung St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +63322680327 | 10.3122069 | 123.917465 | http://ayerlechon.com/ |
 | Rico’s Lechon – Escario | Vibo Place, N Escario St, Cebu City, Cebu | +63323847151 | 10.3184728 | 123.8961113 | http://ricoslechon.com/ |
 | Cebu’s Original Lechon Belly | The Maxwell Hotel, N Escario St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +63322540033 | 10.317261 | 123.894994 | http://www.cebuslechonbelly.com/ |
 | House of Lechon | Don Jose Avila St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +63323285489 | 10.3152429 | 123.8932144 | https://www.facebook.com/HouseOfLechonCebu/ |
 | Ayer Lechon | 6000 General Maxilom Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +63322317615 | 10.3106213 | 123.8961682 | http://www.ayerlechon.com/ |
 | Tatang’s Extra Crispy Boneless Lechon | Wilson St, Apas, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +63323164719 | 10.3318792 | 123.9002956 | Not found. |
 | Cnt Lechon | L4, Food Choice , Ayala Mall Cebu, Archbishop Reyes Avenue , 6000 Cebu City , Cebu, 6000 | +63325162035 | 10.318139 | 123.904554 | Not found. |
 | Ruthy’s Lechon | Pres. Quirino St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +63323244192 | 10.32431 | 123.9147603 | http://www.facebook.com/ruthyslechon |
 | Cebu’s Original Lechon Belly | Savemore, Elizabeth Mall,, Pantaleon del Rosario St, Cebu City, 6000 | +63325146889 | 10.2978873 | 123.8951948 | http://www.cebuslechonbelly.com/ |
 | Cebu’s Original Lechon Belly | SM City Supermarket, Pope John Paul II Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +63322321155 | 10.3120113 | 123.9181856 | http://www.cebuslechonbelly.com/ |
 | Cebu’s Original Lechon Belly – Commissary | gochan compound, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +639271301958 | 10.3159578 | 123.9176589 | http://www.cebuslechonbelly.com/ |
 | Helen’s Native Lechon | Gov. M. Cuenco Ave, Cebu City, Cebu | +63322330003 | 10.3274493 | 123.9082949 | http://www.facebook.com/helensnativelechon |
 | Auring’s Lechon Cebu | M.Velez St. Capitol Site, Cebu City, M. Velez St, Lungsod ng Cebu, 6000 Lalawigan ng Cebu | +63322545408 | 10.3171075 | 123.8891672 | http://www.auringslechoncebu.wordpress.com/ |
 | Cangs Lechon | 6D Sanson Rd, Cebu City, Cebu | +63322661569 | 10.3301745 | 123.8964896 | Not found. |
 | Nena Willer’s Lechon | Gorordo Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +63324174045 | 10.3312685 | 123.898274 | Not found. |
 | Cebu’s Original Lechon Belly | P Burgos St, P. Burgos Street, Cebu City, 6000 | +63322321155 | 10.292779 | 123.902408 | http://www.cebuslechonbelly.com/ |
 | House of Lechon | Dona Carmen Building, 6000, Gov. M. Cuenco Ave, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | 10.3332816 | 123.910613 | Not found. |
 | Bebot & Lope Lechon Baboy & Manok | Candido Padilla St, Duljo Fatima, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +63324188091 | 10.291727 | 123.88084 | Not found. |
 | Se Ben’s Lechon – Authentic Cebu Lechon | 8WG9+CVQ, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | 10.3260821 | 123.9197349 | Not found. |
 | Frina’s Lechon | 644 Candido Padilla St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | 10.2913267 | 123.8802942 | Not found. |
| Paray’s Lechon Baboy | Kombado, Cebu City, Cebu | +63325177681 | 10.3659257 | 123.9182756 | https://parayslechon.com/ |
| Jeanie Eson’s Lechon House | 9WQC+CHF, Cebu City, Cebu | +639235670508 | 10.3885699 | 123.9214161 | Not found. |
| Cebu’s Original Lechon Belly – SM Seaside City Cebu | SM Seaside Supermarket, Lower G/F, South Coastal Road, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +63322321155 | 10.280764 | 123.881324 | http://www.cebuslechonbelly.com/ |
| Rico’s Lechon | No. 1 Saturn St, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | 10.3005216 | 123.8662155 | Not found. |
 | Helen’s Native Lechon | 8VFM+CC5, V Rama Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | 10.3235187 | 123.8836171 | Not found. |
 | Se Ben’s Lechon Gaisano Country Mall | Food Court, B1 , Gaisano Country Mall, Governor M.Cuenco Avenue , 6000 Cebu City , Cebu, 6000 | +63324204320 | 10.3398443 | 123.9109662 | http://www.sebenslechon.com/ |
| Best of Cebu’s Lechon specialty you must try | Unnamed Road, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | 10.3184515 | 123.8958043 | Not found. |
| Cary’s Lechon & Roast Beef | 6-D, 6000 Sanson Rd, Cebu City, Cebu | +63632319998 | 10.3298994 | 123.8965851 | Not found. |
 | Cora’s Lechon De Cebu | Robinsons Fuente Bldg, Fuente Osmeña Cir, St Cruz, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +63325124857 | 10.3095699 | 123.894278 | Not found. |
 | Nadz Lechon | 601 Candido Padilla St, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | 10.2912524 | 123.8800415 | Not found. |
 | Cebu’s Original Lechon Belly | Fooda Savers Mart, Mabolo, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +63322321155 | 10.325457 | 123.917257 | http://www.cebuslechonbelly.com/ |
| Cebu’s Original Lechon Belly | 168 Ouano Ave, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | 10.316486 | 123.9279763 | Not found. |
 | San Roque Cebu Lechon House | Kaohsiung St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +639274988181 | 10.3113931 | 123.9214808 | Not found. |
 | Ondoy’s Lechon | 580 Candido Padilla St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +63322645391 | 10.291755 | 123.881781 | http://www.facebook.com/Ondoys-lechon-226811187467616 |
 | Mary’s Lechon | Francisco Llamas St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +63322613502 | 10.3013391 | 123.8702627 | Not found. |
| Lucita’s Lechon | 93 Juan Luna Avenue, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | 10.3153994 | 123.9141306 | Not found. |
 | Ayer’s Lechon | 7VJJ+8J3, Antuwanga, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | 10.2807712 | 123.8815603 | Not found. |
 | Cebu’s Tasty Lechon Banilad | 113 Gov. M. Cuenco Ave, Cebu City, Cebu | +63324010127 | 10.3437469 | 123.9121057 | https://cebustastylechon.ecwid.com/ |
 | Ayer’s Lechon House Main Office | Gov. M. Cuenco Ave, Apas, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +63322317615 | 10.3306465 | 123.9089048 | Not found. |
 | Claire’s Lechon | Fetda, Gen. Maxilon Ave, Kamputhan, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +63325110705 | 10.3119009 | 123.898301 | Not found. |
 | Ody’s Boneless Lechon Belly | F. Ramos St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | 10.3085501 | 123.8958115 | Not found. |
 | Tom’s Lechon Colon | Colon Obelisk, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +639285205061 | 10.297854 | 123.9035824 | https://toms-litson-manok-and-liempo-colon.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral |
 | Cebu’s Tasty Lechon – SeaOil N. Bacalso | Cebu City, Cebu | +63324060127 | 10.2987114 | 123.8937334 | https://m.facebook.com/cebustastylechon/ |
| Roy’s Lechon | 6-D 6000, Sanson Rd, Cebu City, Cebu | +63322685927 | 10.329945 | 123.896545 | Not found. |
| Claire’s Lechon | Katipunan St, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | 10.2995873 | 123.8792267 | Not found. |
 | Helen’s Lechon Tisa Branch | 8V2C+HFX, Cebu City, Cebu | +639278783210 | 10.3014791 | 123.8712375 | Not found. |
 | Eli’s Lechon Cebu | 1111 Leyson Street, Talamban, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +63324024332 | 10.3649264 | 123.9145615 | https://www.facebook.com/Elis-Lechon-Cebu-211678708846278/ |
| Gene’s Lechon | Food Court , L1 , Robinsons Cybergate, Don Gil Garcia Street , 6000 Cebu City , Cebu | +63322321155 | 10.309933 | 123.892164 | Not found. |
 | Rico’s Lechon – AyalaMalls Central Bloc | 8WJ4+8WH, Apas, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | 10.3308249 | 123.9073619 | http://www.ricoslechon.com/ |
 | Helen’s Lechon | 371 Gorordo Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | 10.3264541 | 123.8978998 | Not found. |
 | Toñing’s Lechon | The Pyramid, Garden Block Beside, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | 10.3315217 | 123.9049218 | Not found. |
 | Ayer’s Lechon | Central Bloc, V. Padriga St, Apas, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | 10.3307927 | 123.9070437 | Not found. |
 | Cebu’s Tasty Lechon – Quiot Pardo | Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | +639182262848 | 10.2884168 | 123.8591002 | https://cebustastylechon.ecwid.com/ |
 | Cebu’s Tasty Lechon Shopwise Mambaling | 892 Cebu S Rd, Cebu City, Cebu | +639182262848 | 10.2893179 | 123.8709789 | http://www.facebook.com/cebustastylechon |
 | Chanoks Lechon House | 7VVC+J25, Cebu City, Cebu | +639167317916 | 10.2940195 | 123.8701013 | Not found. |
 | Sano’s Special Lechon Belly Talamban | 1328 A Miñoza, St Kauswagan Road, 6000 Cebu | +639265979230 | 10.3709527 | 123.9168383 | https://sanos-special-lechon-belly-talamban.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral |
| Lola’s Lechon | A. Lopez St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | 10.3039165 | 123.8842254 | Not found. |
 | Pio’s Lechon | 8V2R+2VC, Tiangehan, Sambag 1st St, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | 10.3000708 | 123.8921491 | Not found. |
 | Cebu’s Tasty Lechon – Tabunok Branch | South Town Centre, 285 Cebu S Rd, Talisay, 6045 Cebu | +639182262848 | 10.266911 | 123.84333 | https://cebustastylechon.ecwid.com/ |
In conclusion, if you haven’t tried lechon yet, you should definitely give it a shot. There’s nothing quite like the taste of crispy skin, juicy meat, and sweet marinade. And since Lechon is such a popular dish here in Cebu, there are tons of places to choose from. The List above gives you a multitude of choices! Enjoy your Cebu experience and enjoy the best Lechon in Cebu!
