Lechonera La Piraña
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Customers' Favorites
Lechon Arroz Con Ganduoes Ensalada De Pulpo
Lechon Asado Arroz Con Gandules Y Pulpo
Pork with Rice and Beans an Octopus
Pork Lechon Rice and Octopus Salad
Crispy Pork and Seafood Platter
Lechon Y Arroz Con Frijoles
Lechon and Rice and Beans
Mofongo De Lechon Asado
Mofongo Con Camarones
Yellow Rice
Lechonera La Piraña Reviews
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I’m certain that most people who drive by this corner / intersection have a hard time understanding why it’s around noon and there’s a line of about 50 people waiting for a food truck to open for business, me included. But take my word for it as soon you take the first bite and your taste buds take a swim in all those authentic Puerto Rican flavors / seasonings you will fully understand and long line. This is food porn at it’s best, both in flavor and presentation....read full review
Wait time was about an hour and a half. It's an experience but the waits was long. Food is amazing. He loves to interact with everyone so that's a plus including giving samples of his pernil.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 12 - 6PM |
| Sunday | 12:30 - 6PM |
Lechonera La Piraña offers an authentic Puerto Rican dining experience, with delicious lechon (roast pork) and a welcoming atmosphere. Customers praise the food, describing it as the "best lechon in the Bronx" and feeling a sense of nostalgia for their grandparent's lechonera in Puerto Rico. The restaurant's caring and proud owner ensures a memorable visit, with the food and service receiving high acclaim. This place is a cultural experience, where the owner and the atmosphere create a street food-like setting. Customers recommend bringing beers and chairs, as they may need to wait to enjoy the authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, including the renowned rice and lechon that evoke memories of the island. The owner's hospitality, including offering samples before serving the food, adds to the overall positive experience.