Lydia's Lechon Baclaran - The Best Lechon in Manila — Restaurant in Parañaque

When I went to places in the Philippines, I usually had no problem communicating in English, but this place was the one I had the most trouble with. Not to the point we can't communicate, though. Even so, the waitresses and waiters are very friendly and polite, which is why I rate them quite high. The atmosphere is so so for me, but I feel like entering a proper neighborhood restaurant. For food, I think it depends on your taste. For me, the lechon well cooked, still juicy, and the sauce is okay (match with the lechon), and this is the first and only time I eat lechon, so I had no comparison. But the taste is not really has anything special. Without the sauce the meat is tasteless (is it supposed to be like this?), and the skin which I usually like was too hard not just crispy... not to the point I can't eat them, but if I have to pay to have them again,...

I recently revisited Lydia’s Lechon (close to Baclaran Church) with high expectations, having fond memories from 10 years ago. Unfortunately, the experience was a major letdown.

The dinuguan, which used to be the star of the meal, lacked the flavor m I remembered. It tasted bland and dry, a far cry from its former glory.

The rice was an even bigger disappointment. It was the cheapest quality available, not white, and had an unpleasant smell. It’s clear they have cut corners on quality, which greatly affects the overall dining experience.

I was hoping for a nostalgic culinary trip, but instead, I left feeling disheartened. It’s sad to see such a decline in what used to be one of my favorite places. I won’t be...

Lydia's Lechon has been in the market for more than 5 decades of serving the best tasting charcoal roast lechon, from a small stall in Baclaran to over 20 stores in Manila. For years, Lydias's Lechon has created its loyal customers and continue to grow its business by serving iconic Filipino cuisine.

Now, from being the star of the table in every celebration, Lydia's Lechon has become a go-to dish perfect for every meal.

Lydia's Lechon aims to be part of every Filipino lives - touching across all generations, making it a way of life as we envision to bring...