Monday, September 28, 2015

When in Cebu: Rico’s Lechon

Cebu is known for its lechon and a trip to the land of La Marea is not complete without a trip to a restaurant that specializes in lechon. This time around, we visited Rico’s Lechon.

Hello, Rico’s Lechon!
The place was packed when we arrived. We had to wait for about 20 minutes before getting a table. And this was on a Monday with the restaurant not even being near offices. It must be really popular like CnT, I thought.
We were famished when we sat down so we immediately ordered Baked Scallops (PHP180) and half kilo lechon (PHP310). R also got Watermelon Shake (PHP70) while I tried the Halo-Halo shake (PHP110).
First served was the baked scallops and I must say, it was a generous serving of scallops! If I order it here in Manila, I would only get around 7-8 scallops.

I loved that it was buttery and it had a hint of garlic taste. The scallops itself was fresh.
Next served was the lechon. And yes, they do not serve sauce like Mang Tomas to accompany the crunchy roasted pig. Instead, Cebuanos dip it in soy sauce. (You may also add other condiments or pepper for extra flavor.)
It was… okay. The skin wasn’t as crunchy and there were some parts of the lechon that were tough and hard to chew. It wasn’t spectacular and I still prefer Pepita’s lechon. Even ArroZeria’s cochinillo’s better. Or perhaps I just expected too much after seeing the packed restaurant on a weekday.
On the other hand, the drinks were refreshing. I loved my halo-halo drink. It was like drinking melted halo-halo flavored ice cream.

Rico’s Lechon is located at F. Cabahug St. Cebu City.

12 comments:

  1. Hi! I am a student from University of San Jose-Recoletos here in Cebu City, Philippines. I am really sorry but I will be asking a favor from you. This is regarding our research study, "A Viability Audit of Lechon as a Destination Brand Association of Cebu” and our respondents are local and foreign tourists. Is it ok if you could spare some of your precious time to answer this online survey? I am really sorry for the bother, we just badly need it. This would greatly help us. If you happen to have other friends or acquaintances that you think who are willing to answer too, you may send them the link. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! :)
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  2. No wonder why most of the Filipino especially Cebuanos love Rico's Lechon. A great blog to to help people find their choice of food.

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    1. A great help for the all the Filipinos indeed. Thanks for this blog.

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  3. More and more people are loving this restaurant especially Cebuanos. I don't really need to be surprised since it was featured on KrisTV hosted by Kris Aquino, the leading top endorser of the Philippines.

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  4. I've been looking for something that would beat my list of lechon restaurant. But yes, it is Rico's Lechon who beat all of them. Kudos to Rico's Lechon.

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  5. The first moment I heard about Rico's Lechon was when a close friend of mine posted a lechon which made me salivate and craving for it. With its spices, tenderness and juiciness of the lechon, that moment I realize that I need to try it. During my father's bday, I never suggest any restaurant on where to eat but gladly, my parents wanted to try Rico's Lechon since it's a meters away from our small business. My mother is really a fan of other lechon restaurant but this time, she really can tell this is now her best which is the Rico's Lechon.

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  6. Most of the Cebuanos are into Lechon. The competition here in Cebu are so tight and many entrepreneurs established this kind of business since everyone loves it. But the best lechon among lechon restaurants here in Cebu is still Rico's Lechon. Horrayy

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  7. Hi Mary Love. Thanks for the blog and for supporting Rico's Lechon. We will assure to everyone that we will try our best to serve the best tasting lechon in Cebu. Please continue supporting us by liking www.facebook.com/RicosLechonOfficial and place your orders here at ricoslechon.com.

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  8. We've been eating here every twice a month with my family cause they really like your lechon. My father is really a fan of your lechon and yea, he keeps on ordering your lechon for delivery if we have occasions. ♥

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  9. Thank you Rico’s Lechon for the best lechon that you offered to us.

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  10. No wonder why most of the Filipino especially Cebuanos love Rico's Lechon. A great blog to to help people find their choice of food.

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  11. I've been looking for something that would beat my list of lechon restaurant. But yes, it is Rico's Lechon who beat them all. Kudos to Rico's Lechon.

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