Top 3 Best Lechon in the Philippines

First on our list of best lechon in the Philippines is Lydia’s Lechon. Lydia’s has been making lechon for over 50 years and is still prominent today. The brand started from a small stall selling slices of lechon beside a church in Baclaran, and today it has expanded into a line of restaurants that offers affordable Filipino dishes. Lydia’s lechon offerings also expanded from the classic roasted pig to lechon baka (roasted beef) and its famous lechon with seafood paella stuffing.

Lydia’s lechon baboy (pig), available for purchase if you're wondering where to buy lechon, ranges in price from PhP6,800 to PhP14,800 depending on the size. The lechon baka on the other hand of this lechon in the Philippines is priced at PhP48,000 and can serve up to 200 people.

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Next on the list is Zubuchon. The Cebu-based restaurant became famous for its organic way of preparing its lechon. Zubuchon prides itself in using only natural ingredients and steering away from bottled products, food coloring, and other chemicals.

Today its famous lechon cooked onsite has reached Manila, and it not only offers the best lechon in the Philippines but also offers other Filipino dishes to fill the tummy of its hungry diners. Zubuchon’s whole lechon, for those wondering where to buy lechon, starts at PhP6,900 for the lechon de leche and can go as high as PhP8,900 for medium-sized lechon price in the Philippines.

It may not be as famous as the others, but VG’s Cebu Lechon made it on this year’s list of best lechon in the Philippines. VG’s started in 2012 in Malaybalay, Bukidnon and has now started selling their lechon in Laguna. The establishment is a favorite among locals and is also known to cater in different kinds of parties.

Its lechon ranges from PhP5,700 for a 20-kilogram one to PhP12,000 for a 60-kilogram one. For those who are in a rush to prepare for a feast, VG’s also makes pasta and noodle dishes good for big groups.

Next on the list of lechon in the Philippines is Elar’s Lechon. Famously known for its lechon served in a signature bamboo tray or bilao, Elar’s has become a popular choice for those wondering where to buy lechon, thanks to its tasty lechon and unique presentation. The crispy skin of the lechon has reached not just the masses but also Malacanang. In fact, Elar’s has been present in several presidential banquets through the years—a feat not easily achieved by any restaurant.

Elar’s lechon prices range from PhP6,200 for a 15-kilogram lechon and it can go as high as PhP9,500 for a 50-kilogram one. Elar’s lechon offers the best lechon in the Philippines.

Although Cebu lechon is a general term and does not refer to a specific establishment, people from all over the country turn their heads when they hear these two words, often wondering about the lechon price in the Philippines. Cebu has become a Mecca for some of the best-tasting lechon in the country, and people go as far as visiting the Queen City of the South just to discover where to buy lechon and taste of what they can offer. Some of the well-known lechon-makers in Cebu are celebrated for offering some of the best lechon in the Philippines include CnT Lechon, Rico’s Lechon, and Tatang’s Boneless Lechon.

Cebu even has Carcar Public Market, a place where you can buy lechon by the kilo. Eat it on the spot, have it to go, or bring it home as a pasalubong (souvenir)—it’s up to you.

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“So crunchy and so delicious!! Masarap pampulatan kapag may inuman. Affordable pa at kahit walang sauce masarap kainin :D” - Mhar Justine Ornido

“Malinamnam at noot sa sarap sa bawat kagat !!” - Richard

“Masarap kahit walang sauce !! :D” - Dominador Balasabas

The lechon-maker on top of this year’s list is Mila’s Lechon. Established in the 60’s by husband-and-wife tandem Serafin and Antonina Cesario, Mila’s Lechon became famous for its lechon’s crispy skin. From the first store on where to buy lechon in La Loma, Quezon City, it now has a total of eight branches and also offers catering services.

Mila’s lechon baboy ranges in price from PhP4,400 to PhP11,500 while the lechon baka starts at PhP30,000 and can go as high as PhP38,000. You may visit their Facebook page (milaslechonphilippines) or website (milaslechon.com.ph) for more details of this best lechon in the Philippines.

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