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Lechonera Latina

3.8 (21 reviews)
InexpensiveBuffets, Spanish
Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Ox tails, rice and peas, and fried plantains
Alicia J.

Lechonera is an absolute mecca for Latin food! I stopped by their Curry Ford location and was impressed and almost overwhelmed (because there were so many good choices) by the variety of entrées available. Their meals include your choice of rice, entrée, and side -- and are served in takeaway containers regardless if you are dining in or taking out. The staff dollops out generous portions, so come hungry! Their hot selections are full of trays featuring ox tails, fish, beef, pork, and chicken. They have soups, ceviches, and sweet & savory pastries such as empanadas and pastelillos -- so many mouth-watering choices in this restaurant gem! I tried their stewed ox tails (slow cooked tender) with rice and peas, and fried plantains; and their batter-fried fish with fried rice and plantains. Both were excellent and full of flavor which I'd order again. However, Lechonera has so many other great choices that return visits to try them are in order! I had my eye on their très leches and quesitos, so you can count on a trip there again soon!

Fish and rice with beans and plantains
Joey D.

A little pricy for a Latin lunch counter, but it's been a while since I've been to one so hard to say what the norm is anymore. No posted menu so be sure to ask before you order or it racks up fast. For what you pay, you will not be disappointed tho. If your container is any less than 2 pounds something is very wrong. Just be aware, few, if any, options available for healthy eating. Didn't notice any salads or veggies.

Family meal- pork
Amanda F.

Ordered via UberEats. Food arrived hot and well packaged. Ordered the family style meal with chicken and another with pork. They have several styles of rice, I went with the rice and beans and the rice with pigeon peas. Both were delicious. The pork was so moist and tender. The chicken was well seasoned. Both trays had some maduros inside, which was not expected! The fried potatoes had some minced beef inside. Very tasty- smooth like mashed potatoes. The cheese and guava pastries were good. The guava I wished for more filling. The cheese ones were perfect. I would recommend them more than the guava. Order did not have any missing items. We were very pleased. This fed more than ten people. I would order from here again.

Pepper steak, rice with veggies, plantains, pasta salad
Olek S.

The pepper steak at Lechonera Latina is a great dish and a safe bet if you aren't sure what to get. The steak was cooked tender and juicy, the peppers and onions gave a good flavor and crunch. Served over rice and a choice of 2 side. The servers behind the counter were nice and polite. Open seating area with many tables and large screen TVs playing sports and news.

Chris M.

Located near Curry Ford and Conway. Swung in for lunch on a whim. Drive thru was fast and easy. I ordered chicken, rice, and black beans. Expected shredded chicken but it was like a half chicken on top of the beans and rice. Tricky to eat in car so keep that in mind if you do drive thru. Food itself was alright. Beans and rice were good, chicken a little overcooked and dry but not terrible. Id eat here again. Somewhere in the 3.5 - 3.75 range. I forgot to take a pic of the food.

Ox tails
Diana W.

Omg. They give you huge portions! First time here. Got the ox tails with rice and fried plantains. I just love ox tails. Theirs were pretty tasty but I thought they could have been cooked more as they were not exactly falling off the bone. The rice had pieces of sausage in it and was good as were the fried plantains. My friends got different items so I got to try the blood sausage. Loved it. You could taste all the seasoning and it had a great texture. The fried chicharron was GREAT. Porky fried fat goodness Will certainly be back to try something else.

Raymond W.

Stopped I'm for the second Time. It's a nice little Place . We got the pernil with rice and beans with a Mofongo on the side. The pork rice and beans were good. The Mofongo was dry prob because it was sitting out On that buffet table. They should always be fresh. Other then that small good quick place to eat.

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Love this place for a quick and fairly inexpensive lunch. Food is always hot and fresh. Staff is very friendly and accommodating.

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