Welcome to La Lechonera
Nestled in Tampa, Florida, La Lechonera is a hidden gem serving authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. With a variety of dishes like Bistec Encebollado, Palitos De Pollo, and Pescado Encabeche, this cafeteria-style restaurant offers generous portions at affordable prices. The laid-back atmosphere and friendly service add to the experience, making every visit memorable. From traditional Coco Rico sodas to flavorful Mofongo, each item on the menu is prepared with love and attention to detail. La Lechonera truly embodies the essence of Puerto Rican culture through its delicious food and welcoming ambiance. A must-visit for anyone craving a taste of traditional Caribbean flavors.
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5601 N Armenia Ave Tampa, FL 33603 Hotline: (813) 870-3504
La Lechonera is a Puerto Rican - Latin American restaurant located in Tampa, FL, that has gained a loyal following for its authentic and flavorful dishes. The menu boasts a wide array of options, from Bistec Empanizado to Chuleta Kan-Kan, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy.
The restaurant offers a casual dining experience with amenities like outdoor seating, wheelchair accessibility, and even happy hour specials. Customers rave about the generous portions and affordable prices, with many mentioning that they always leave with leftovers for the next day.
The vibrant atmosphere and friendly service at La Lechonera add to the overall dining experience, making it a go-to spot for those craving delicious Puerto Rican cuisine. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, this hidden gem is sure to leave a lasting impression with its homemade flavors and authentic dishes.
I absolutely love this place! Everything is always so good, and fresh! Service is always a pleasure. The ladies there are so nice every time I come there.
First time and had a wonderful meal! We had a lechon plate and oxtail plate with plantains. Everything was delicious! Great price and portions. What a gem! Can't wait to go back and try some other options.
La Lechonera is my go-to for Puerto Rican food in Tampa. It's a cafeteria-style restaurant and they have serve dishes that are exclusive to Puerto Rico. They even serve Medalla and Coco Rico. During lunch, the line can get pretty long, but they always have a few people behind the counter working so it does move fast.
I love this place. It's nothing fancy but it's a vibe. Great employees, great atmosphere. And let me tell you for the food you get, it's worth every penny. It's extremely affordable. Every time I go, I have left overs for the next day. I never been able to eat the entire plate. They serve a lot for the price. I been here several times and would come every day if I was able.
Thank u so much the amount of food was good the service was nice and the ambiance pretty good I love puertorican food
My family visited me and had a craving for Puerto Rican food. Let me just start off by saying La Lechonera did not disappoint! They have a large selection of traditional dishes, appetizers, and desserts. The portions are huge and the prices are just right. I also came here to order rice for a wedding. I paid a little over $100 for enough rice to feed 80 people possibly more. They are so friendly and helpful too!
I just tried the red snapper it was so delicious. And a good price. Their rice and sweet plantains are yummy!! first time ordering from this place and I enjoyed it. I will be ordering more from this place.
Excellent OG spot- not fancy or anything at all. Service is pretty straightforward and the food is really good.
This is another hidden gem that I can't be selfish with anymore. I believe this is my second visit to this establishment. OMG!! It seems they cook with love and flavor. It feels like you are back in Puerto Rico with someone's grandmother who is cooking for you. We started with the traditional Coco Rico sodas. As for the entree the oxtail which was more fat them meat as you can see in the pictures. A side of Maduros, and dirty rice and peas. The flavors when combined are delicious. We also ordered a shrimp Mofongo which was also very delicious but ordered 1 because it is made for 2 people. The only real problem is the line wait if the help isn't there you will be online a bit. But I promise you it's worth it. These are the mom-and-pop shops we should be raving about. That old traditional cooking with flavor and love that these cooks are using. The ambiance is like an old lunchroom when you would go to school back in the 80s. The decor, old history of Puerto Rico. If you love some real authentic Puerto Rican food this is the establishment to be. Kudos to LA Lechonera for giving the community some flavorful dishes. I wish nothing but success for this establishment and may they continue to be an establishment to be reckoned with. Till next time and hopefully, my fellow Elites will stop by as well.