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Lechonera La Piraña, the premier Puerto Rican restaurant in the Bronx, NY, invites you to experience the authentic flavors of Puerto Rico. Located at 766 E 152nd St, Bronx, NY 10455, our restaurant is dedicated to serving traditional Puerto Rican cuisine that will transport your taste buds to the island. Our menu features a wide range of delicious dishes, including our signature lechón, mouth-watering mofongo, and savory arroz con gandules. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal or a quick bite, our friendly staff will provide you with exceptional service and make you feel like you're part of the family. At Lechonera La Piraña, we take pride in our commitment to using only the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking methods to ensure that every dish is a true representation of Puerto Rican culture. Come visit us today and taste the difference for yourself. We can't wait to welcome you to our Puerto Rican restaurant and share our passion for delicious food and warm hospitality.

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BAMM BAMM
BAMM BAMM -Google user
3 weeks ago
"Lechonera La Piraña"🗽🇵🇷 1️⃣of the🔝Lechon spots in NYC with a authentic home Puerto Rican🇵🇷 style taste that you can't get anywhere but here & on the Island❕️🏝Angel welcomes everyone & show great hospitality to all & hooks everyone 🆙️ As long as there's food left,...Read More
David Robinson
David Robinson -Google user
a week ago
Great crowd and Aviance, but it took too long to get up ahead of the line. Only one person serving and cutting the food. Service Take out Meal type Dinner Price per person $20–30 Food: 3 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1 Recommended dishes Pork Lechon Rice and Octopus Salad Kid-friendliness Friendly crowd lot of people just keep an eye...Read More
Rod Rodriguez
Rod Rodriguez -Google user
5 months ago
I waited for 2 hours it was a great time sitting there with locals nice warm morning I expected the pork to taste better a little hard the seasoning was not what I thought it would be . the rice was good but I had...Read More
Abigail Adamek
Abigail Adamek -Google user
9 months ago
We showed up around 11:30am and we were one of the first people in line. There was no octopus that day but there was shrimp. The pork was so good. The skin is super crispy. People call the garlic sauce “God Sauce” for a reason. Service Take...Read More
Julius Baltonado
Julius Baltonado -Google user
7 months ago
We came in 1230, maybe 10th in line, but got out with our food at 130. Papi likes to offer you a bite of the plate so you know what you're getting, and he'll happily take a photo with you. As of August 25, 2024,...Read More
Nesty C
Nesty C -Google user
8 months ago
This place needs the sanitation department to shut it down! The oven is dirty, the cutting board is run down, the cook smokes cigarettes, shakes hands with customer's all while handling the food. I did not see him wash his hands once, or put on...Read More
Tommy Diaz
Tommy Diaz -Google user
6 days ago
Very kool experience and good food delishes prok love it... the Chef was amusing and funny and generous....
Nilza Rivera
Nilza Rivera -Google user
a month ago
I had a wonderful time, the patrons waiting with me to be served were a delight, conversations were flowing naturally like if we knew each other for years. The food is wonderful and fulfilling, you can feed two people with one meal. May...Read More
Raul Landeo
Raul Landeo -Google user
4 months ago
I cannot tell you how much of a dream it was to meet him. We got there mad late with like 10 minutes left and he said I don't turn people away who traveled to see me and eat. We turned on our cell phone...Read More
Erick Rodriguez
Erick Rodriguez -Google user
6 months ago
Very good Lechonera, flavor is one of the best. Wait time was about an hour as owner is the cook, server and cashier all in one. Lots of characters while we waited outside. Owner is very friendly and pricing is fair for what you get....Read More

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