I saw this on Instagram and had to visit since I originally came from this neighborhood. I gave it a 3 for food just because I never had the chance to taste anything other than the pork since it all ran out. Here's my disappointment. I arrived at 1:30 and was on line for 5 hours only to finally make it to the front, and he ran out of everything. He had 2 more pieces of pork cooking and said they'd be ready in 1 more hour, so I waited. That took 2 additional hours, so in total, I waited 7 hours to only receive pork. He charged me 20.00 which I thought was unfair due to the fact that it wasn't a full serving because he had to spread it with the others left on line and also no other food sides were available because he ran out of everything. I feel after waiting so many hours we should've been given the small portion of pork for 10.00, since, as I mentioned, it was a very small serving. On the positive note, Angel is super cool, funny, charismatic, and full of energy. I don't know how he does it all all day by himself. The pork skin was excellent and crispy, and the garlic sauce had my breath smelling like garlic for days. It was delicious. It was an experience to be around my people, but I will not go back. it's too long of a wait. I left by 8 pm with my little foam container of pork.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Carlos Crespo
It’s outdoor, the chef takes his time with every customer, giving samples, taking pictures, laughing. We waited 2 hours and it was worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Juan Angel
Wonderful services and great guy god bless you 🙏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nina Brady
One of the best dining experiences I've had. So good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Queen B
Lechonera La Piraña is incredible! The lechon is crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor — easily some of the best in the city. The portions are huge, the sides are delicious, and everything tastes homemade. The vibe is chill and full of good energy, and the people are super friendly. Real deal Puerto Rican food that never disappoints
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sparkle Life
I waited for a long time to eat there...came from FAR away just to try out his PR cuisine. The smell in the air upon arrival was awesome, the environment was fun of which the 3 hour wait in line favorable. However, the food was below standards...the pork (pernil) was flavorless and dry. The arroz con gandulez was hard....I won't go back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
sparkle sparkle
Great atmosphere, got there and the smell in air was organically bueno! Waiting on the line was awesome with the small little live music (salsa) The portion were small and price was high...$25 for a lil bit of arroz con gandules, a few chunks of pork, 2x2 piece of pork skin yummy flavor tho, one entire bland green banana and a minuscule portion of octopus salad...the Mojito was the bestest part .. of which was much need to make the dry pieces edible....Love loved everything else.. vibe was on point 😄
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Anonymous NJ
Authentic, Old School, Boricua food. There was a little line but nothing crazy. I always stop by whenever I'm in the area 🇵🇷
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeffrey Boyd
One of the best Saturday afternoons i have spent in the city in some time. This person and the party that surrounds him as he cooks is a cultural experience. The food is great too. If you like street food and street food culture, I highly recommend this place. Bring beers and chairs, and be prepared to wait.
Luis Morales
Amazing vibes I felt like I was back on in Puerto Rico
The guy is great but I was extremely disappointed with the lechon and arroz con gandules. Too pricey for what it was. The two stars that I gave were for the octopus and shrimp that were good.
hector hernandez
Best pork you can get
Joseph Maya
I purchased 2 shrimp tacos and when I got home to eat it I was totally disgusted by it. When I bit into it I felt something wasn't right, it was crunchy when I opened the taco I saw that the shrimp had the skin and tails on it. My mother started to throw up, when she saw it
I saw this on Instagram and had to visit since I originally came from this neighborhood. I gave it a 3 for food just because I never had the chance to taste anything other than the pork since it all ran out.
Here's my disappointment. I arrived at 1:30 and was on line for 5 hours only to finally make it to the front, and he ran out of everything.
He had 2 more pieces of pork cooking and said they'd be ready in 1 more hour, so I waited. That took 2 additional hours, so in total, I waited 7 hours to only receive pork.
He charged me 20.00 which I thought was unfair due to the fact that it wasn't a full serving because he had to spread it with the others left on line and also no other food sides were available because he ran out of everything.
I feel after waiting so many hours we should've been given the small portion of pork for 10.00, since, as I mentioned, it was a very small serving.
On the positive note, Angel is super cool, funny, charismatic, and full of energy. I don't know how he does it all all day by himself.
The pork skin was excellent and crispy, and the garlic sauce had my breath smelling like garlic for days. It was delicious. It was an experience to be around my people, but I will not go back. it's too long of a wait. I left by 8 pm with my little foam container of pork.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
It’s outdoor, the chef takes his time with every customer, giving samples, taking pictures, laughing. We waited 2 hours and it was worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Wonderful services and great guy god bless you 🙏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best dining experiences I've had. So good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lechonera La Piraña is incredible! The lechon is crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor — easily some of the best in the city. The portions are huge, the sides are delicious, and everything tastes homemade. The vibe is chill and full of good energy, and the people are super friendly. Real deal Puerto Rican food that never disappoints
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I waited for a long time to eat there...came from FAR away just to try out his PR cuisine. The smell in the air upon arrival was awesome, the environment was fun of which the 3 hour wait in line favorable. However, the food was below standards...the pork (pernil) was flavorless and dry. The arroz con gandulez was hard....I won't go back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Great atmosphere, got there and the smell in air was organically bueno! Waiting on the line was awesome with the small little live music (salsa) The portion were small and price was high...$25 for a lil bit of arroz con gandules, a few chunks of pork, 2x2 piece of pork skin yummy flavor tho, one entire bland green banana and a minuscule portion of octopus salad...the Mojito was the bestest part .. of which was much need to make the dry pieces edible....Love loved everything else.. vibe was on point 😄
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Authentic, Old School, Boricua food. There was a little line but nothing crazy. I always stop by whenever I'm in the area 🇵🇷
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best Saturday afternoons i have spent in the city in some time. This person and the party that surrounds him as he cooks is a cultural experience. The food is great too. If you like street food and street food culture, I highly recommend this place. Bring beers and chairs, and be prepared to wait.
Amazing vibes I felt like I was back on in Puerto Rico
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The guy is great but I was extremely disappointed with the lechon and arroz con gandules. Too pricey for what it was. The two stars that I gave were for the octopus and shrimp that were good.
Best pork you can get
I purchased 2 shrimp tacos and when I got home to eat it I was totally disgusted by it. When I bit into it I felt something wasn't right, it was crunchy when I opened the taco I saw that the shrimp had the skin and tails on it. My mother started to throw up, when she saw it
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Best pernil in the area.
The Best Pork in Town......
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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