By Bohol Island News Staff |01:14 PM December 28, 2019
Lechon. The word alone evokes happy memories during Filipino special occasions.
And what’s a New Year feast without the famous inasal/lechon (roasted suckling pig)?
Having lechon on the table is tradition for most Filipino families.
To usher in the holidays, we’ve done a survey in search of the tastiest lechon in Bohol.
This listing is based on the recommendations of food experts, foodies and certified lechon lovers.
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Barangay Manga in Tagbilaran City is the lechon capital of Bohol. There are at least 10 lechon shops here. Lechon lovers trek to this barangay for its crunchy and tastiest lechon.
Lechon sellers here are still accepting orders for the media noche on Dec. 31.
Magnolia’s Delicious Lechon
Manga, Tagbilaran City
Magnolia’s sells one of the delicious lechons in the province since it opened in 1991.
Price:
Small (15-17 kilos) – P 4,500
Medium/Regular (18-20 kilos)-
P5,000
(21-25 kilos)- P5,500
Large (26-29 kilos) – P6,000
XL (30-33 kilos)- P6,500
XXL (37-38 kilos)- Php7,500
XXXL/Dambuhala (39-44 kilos) – P8,000
Free dinuguan and inatayan.
Contact: 0919-251-4864 (look for Maggie).
Bebie’s Lechon
Manga, Tagbilaran City
This family-run business has been serving rave-worthy lechon the past decades. The lechon is subtly spiced and seasoned with lemongrass, salt and leeks, among other secret ingredients.
Contact: 0999-582-3775
Jeffers Delicious Lechon
Manga, Tagbilaran City
Price:
Small- P4000
Medium -P5,000
Large-P7,000
*Free dinuguan, inatayan and 1.5 Coke
*Free delivery within Tagbilaran City
Contact:
09103377530 /09175012337
Agta Lechon
Ubujan, Tagbilaran City
Contact: 09095500310
Allan Lechon
K of C Drive, Tagbilaran City
Pork Belly Lechon is a roasted pork belly rolled and stuffed with herbs and spices. This is sometimes known as Cebuchon.
Boneless lechon vendors have experienced sales increase. They also noted that their prices have not increased.
Tito’s Big Belly
Booy, Tagbilaran City
Price:
Small-P1,500
Medium- P1,900
Large-P2,300
XL-P2,800
Contact:
Smart – (0929) 3422921
Globe – (0917) 7262439
Sun – (0932) 6156571
Landline – (038) 5017002
Note: Fully booked as of Dec. 28, 2019
Tijan’s Boneless Inato
Palma Street, Tagbilaran City
Price:
Small (2+kilos)-P1,000
Medium (3+kilos)-P1,500
Large (4+kilos)-P2,000
Extra Large (5+kilos)-P2,500
Original and spicy flavors.
Contact: 09077992983
Note: Fully booked as of Dec. 26, 2019.
MJ’s Boneless Lechon
Carmen, Bohol
Price:
3 kilos -P1,500
4 kilos- P2,000
Contact: 0930-6756-309 / 0966-662-5919
Delivery Charge Fee:
P150 – (Baclayon-Tagbilaran)
P100 – (Loboc-Loay)
P50 – (Batuan-Bilar)
P50 – (Sagbayan and Sierra Bullones)
Free Delivery – Carmen
