Lechon and more

CEBU, Philippines - A cursory look at Cebu's ever-growing culinary landscape would show how "taste" has become global in the Queen City of the South.

Today, a Cebuano can appreciate the authentic flavors of Japanese cuisine prepared by a fellow Cebuano trained in the area, just as authentic French flavors made by a native of Carcar can be appreciated in its flavorful, authentic French glory.

Gone are the days when cultural backgrounds stood as the limiters that inhibit the creation of quality culture-specific cuisines in Cebu, a state often attributed to the prevalence of international culinary schools based in the Visayas, along with the Cebuano's ever-discerning and ever-adventurous palate.

But as internationally eclectic the city's range of culture cuisine-specific dining destinations have become, this doesn't mean that there's nothing going on in the area of traditional Filipino specials, as a select number of Cebu-born venues have come to prove.

The less-than-6-month-old Juan Lechonero—located along Salinas Drive—proudly stands out as one.

Juan Lechonero: Lechon and More

Though Juan Lechonero dons the word "lechonero" in its name, it is more than just about lechon, what with its tasty and flavorful takes on endearing Filipino specials, favorites and desserts.

Earning a proud distinction in offering the best spicy lechon in town, the venue has built a name in giving newfound dimension to the "home made meal" ideal, apart from offering its distinct menu selections at truly affordable rates.

From fresh bangus to dinuguan, Juan Lechonero has inspired its own ranks of regulars who are simply keen to taste good food when it is around. This new venue is sating different gastronomic fancies by affording diners with menu choices that don't disappoint.

Earning the nods of locals and tourists, the venue's bestsellers include sisig, barbecued pork and chorizo, matched with its varied choice lechon selections.

Headed by its commissary and operations manager Karen Duraliza, the venue's strict standards of freshness and quality is evenly matched by its no-nonsense approach to quality service.

More than your average lechonan or your regular family restaurant, Juan Lechonero—in its less than 6 months’ run—stands to be a game changer in the city's dining destination scene.

Juan Lechonero is located along Salinas Drive at the former Jo's Chicken Inato. For more information, like Juan Lechonero's Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/juanlechonero