Lechonera DMV

This place is absolutely amazing! I was born and raised straight from the heart of Puerto Rico and everytime I come to this place my heart gets a taste of nostalgia. One of the best Puertorican food places that I had outside the island. It reminds me of the legendary Guavate where people bbq pork in a traditional Puertorican way. If you want to taste some delicious Puertorican food make sure to check them out!!!!!

Well, it's just a small observation, we went as a family from the day of its inauguration and everything was fine, but this past Friday in the rain. ..waiting for a long time we ended up disappointed with the chicken because it came out raw...little suckling pig, willows, rice with pigeon peas, chicken, and two other companions we also thought the price was a bit high...the pineapple and barabacoa sauces were very good. ..

I'm an avid foodie looking for ways to support our local business especially during Hispanic heritage month. I've been following this food establishment within the upcoming weeks right before their grand opening in Elkridge, MD. Therefore, last week, I decided to give this spot a try but initial attempt left me with nothing to try sadly. The line was extremely long! Only to announce we've run out of lechon this evening (my main reason for going).

Nonetheless this was a new week with another attempt to finally score some lechon. I waited for about 35 mins in the 🌧 rain while people were shivering from the wind chills. As I arrived to the food truck to finally - with mounting exciting to place my order. The cashier announces we may be out of lechon...My heart sanked once again with utter disappointment; this is the only reason to come here. Cashier shouted to one of the cooks...are you sure you don't have any?!?! The cook confirmed he did but I had to wait another 45 mins for it to be ready. I retreated back in my car to seek comfort from the declining temperature as it continued to rain. During the waiting period, I kept myself entertained talking to girlfriends...and simplying killing time. The cashier calls me to share with me the order is finally ready. The food packager kindly takes my bags to the car. We had a pleasant one to two minutes conversation and it is off to the races to get home. The smell is invigorating and all I can imagine is tasting the lechon.

I purchased two individual meals containing: lechon and arroz con guandules, smoked half chicken with guenitos, tembleque, and limber. The lechon has an incredible taste! I was utterly disappointed with the chicken; it was not thoroughly cooked. It was raw in the middle. I was super delighted with the lechon! I will be back again for that and longaniza. El moro de gandules taste very similar to my dad's. I'm 100% Dominican 🇩🇴!