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Cebu Lechon is a must have. Even the late Anthony Bourdain claimed it is the best roast pork in the world. Let's talk about Rico's versions both regular and spicy. I found both to be really good but slightly overhyped. The meat was tender and flavourful but the skin (which is arguably the best part of Lechon) was not as crispy and crunchy as I would like it. I know previous Yelpers did mention this so I wasn't as disappointed as I would have been had I not read other reviews. We also ordered the sizzling squid and chicken inasal with a side or garlic rice. The squid was good but the portion size was a little on the small side. The chicken had a great BBQ flavour but only came as one piece. We washed it all down with a San Migel beer and a green mango smoothie. Super refreshing and delicious. Overall, Rico's is sort of an institution on the island of Cebu so if you are visiting definitely give them a try. The food was very good but not the best I've had in terms of Filipino fair. If I'm am ever in Cebu again I will definitely come back.
In my opinion, the lechon wasn't as good as it was hyped up to be. The skin was quite chewy and very salty, but the meat itself was tender. I found that it worked well in their sisig but on its own just was average. Despite being somewhat let down by the lechon, I was quite happy with my meal here. The garlic rice, sisig, and chop suey were all incredibly flavourful. Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant is also located very close to the airport, which makes it a great place to stop for your first or last meal in Cebu. While I can't speak to the authenticity of Rico's I saw both locals and tourists here, which to me is a good sign to me. I wouldn't hesitate coming back here or recommending it to others!
We were at Rico's on October 02,2019. Our dining experience was so memorable in terms of a lousy tasting lechon that needs to be Refried...and then it became like a left over meat for a week ! The reviews were overrated and they were not true as far as we were concerned ! A glass of water was spilled over the table and the waiter did not even bother to help us out...not until we called his attention. Their services are in need of so much improvement. We are from Bacolod...and Bacolod lechon is far far more tasty than The lousy Rico's Lechon ! Kindly live up to your previous reputation for fine dining ! Thank you.
Landed in Cebu City craving for some lechón. I've been told by my fellow Pinoy friends in the states that Cebu had the BEST lechón in the PI. After landing in Cebu at 10PM I strolled out into the dimly lit streets of Mactan's Lapu-Lapu road. This was my first time ever visiting the PI. Before my trip I was warned, jokingly, not to be gunned down on the streets accused as a drug lord. President Duterte pardons the slayings of drug users/pushers. I'm Chinese American and my fellow Pinoy buddies tell me the big time pushers and importers of narcotics into the PI are from the rich Chinese Filipinos. Must be those Hokkien folks! As I walked down the streets of Cebu, barely any street lights, stray cats and street dogs fighting and rummaging through garbage. Homeless folks on the street, shirtless due to the humidity, playing cards and laughing as I walked by them. Dirt bikes, scooters, and jeepneys fly past me at excessive speeds through narrow streets. I would be lying if I told you I didn't have thoughts of some gunman on his motorbike gunning me down in a dark alley. Finally I found the light as I see the big bright RICO's sign up ahead. Hungry, I was immediately sat down in an AC'd restaurant. I've been told that the spicy lechón was a must-have item. To my misfortunate timing, the waiter announced that all the spicy lechón was sold out. So instead I opted for the standard lechón and a side of adobo water spinach and white rice. Order of lechón: Came chopped with various parts of the swine. The meat was salty and the skin was a mixture of both crunchy and soft n chewy. I don't like chewy swine skin, it has to be fresh and cracklin'. That was the only take away from my lechón experience. Adobo Water Spinach: In Cantonese, we call this vegetable "kong choy" as in "hallow vegetable". The flavor was bold and tasty, a bit salty but went well with white rice. Overall, I'll give this spot a 4/5 due to the hospitality and 3/5 for food only because the lechón skin was not cracklin' fresh. Cost was around 1,300PP.
When in Cebu, must eat Cebu Lechon ! and Rico's Lechon is the award-winning place to do it man!!!! We ordered half a kg $9) which was plenty enough for family-style for the 3 of us. A Platter of Garlic rice for $3 bucks and Monggos (mung bean) soup for $5. Throw in a small sizzler of spicy squids and we had leftovers for lunch the next day for our Driver and Tour Guide Vince Yap, who recommend this place.
3 months ago
Very good Lechon (which is roasted pig). We had a group of 9 so ordered family style, got salmon soup, lechon, pork skewers, fried rice, noodles and mango shakes. They forgot to get us service water but once we reminded them, it wasn't a problem. We were a hungry group so there are no photos of the food. LOL.. flavor was good! There is only 1 CR and you have to walk through a tight squeeze where other guests are sitting to get to it, but overall we had a good experience. There is sufficient parking right outside. read more
I was looking forward to finally tasting one of Cebu's famous leachon at Rico's Lechon. But the excitement quick turned to disappointment. Service staff are a bit dry, no customer interaction. The restaurant dining area is large, but i also feel that the tables are too close to each other. I guess its to maximize customers. We on a weekday lunch time. Ordered the Rico's Spicy Lechon - 1/4 kilo, Chop Suey - the servers recommendation since Kangkong is not available and a Mango Shake. The lechon skin was not crispy at all and on top of that it was too salty. The meat was not juicy and was lacking flavor. The Chop Suey was loaded with vegetables, but the sauce is on the sweet side. Mango Juice was delicious! Overall experience was a failure. I guess my expectations was too high. Or maybe I'll go earlier next time, if there is a next time. read more
One of the best Lechon in Cebu. The roast pork is very tasty. Normally you would need lechon sauce,a traditional Filipino sauce served with suckling pig or lechon. Lechon from Cebu is so tender and flavorful that you don't need any sauce. Rico's lechon is the perfect example of tender, succulent, flavorful roasted pig. We also ordered adobong kangkong or water spinach, the dish was so good we had to get another one! The service was excellent and our server Garry was quite friendly and engaging. We enjoyed our meal so much we came back 2 days later . A must stop if ever you are in Cebu. read more
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Lechon is disappointing .. Lechon served is not fresh ... other food we order are not impressive .. It is not a place where we wanted to go back . read more
3 years ago
Cebu Lechon is a must have. Even the late Anthony Bourdain claimed it is the best roast pork in the world. Let's talk about Rico's versions both regular and spicy. I found both to be really good but slightly overhyped. The meat was tender and flavourful but the skin (which is arguably the best part of Lechon) was not as crispy and crunchy as I would like it. I know previous Yelpers did mention this so I wasn't as disappointed as I would have been had I not read other reviews. We also ordered the sizzling squid and chicken inasal with a side or garlic rice. The squid was good but the portion size was a little on the small side. The chicken had a great BBQ flavour but only came as one piece. We washed it all down with a San Migel beer and a green mango smoothie. Super refreshing and delicious. Overall, Rico's is sort of an institution on the island of Cebu so if you are visiting definitely give them a try. The food was very good but not the best I've had in terms of Filipino fair. If I'm am ever in Cebu again I will definitely come back. read more
3 years ago
In my opinion, the lechon wasn't as good as it was hyped up to be. The skin was quite chewy and very salty, but the meat itself was tender. I found that it worked well in their sisig but on its own just was average. Despite being somewhat let down by the lechon, I was quite happy with my meal here. The garlic rice, sisig, and chop suey were all incredibly flavourful. Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant is also located very close to the airport, which makes it a great place to stop for your first or last meal in Cebu. While I can't speak to the authenticity of Rico's I saw both locals and tourists here, which to me is a good sign to me. I wouldn't hesitate coming back here or recommending it to others! read more
7 years ago
We were at Rico's on October 02,2019. Our dining experience was so memorable in terms of a lousy tasting lechon that needs to be Refried...and then it became like a left over meat for a week ! The reviews were overrated and they were not true as far as we were concerned ! A glass of water was spilled over the table and the waiter did not even bother to help us out...not until we called his attention. Their services are in need of so much improvement. We are from Bacolod...and Bacolod lechon is far far more tasty than The lousy Rico's Lechon ! Kindly live up to your previous reputation for fine dining ! Thank you. read more
7 years ago
Landed in Cebu City craving for some lechón. I've been told by my fellow Pinoy friends in the states that Cebu had the BEST lechón in the PI. After landing in Cebu at 10PM I strolled out into the dimly lit streets of Mactan's Lapu-Lapu road. This was my first time ever visiting the PI. Before my trip I was warned, jokingly, not to be gunned down on the streets accused as a drug lord. President Duterte pardons the slayings of drug users/pushers. I'm Chinese American and my fellow Pinoy buddies tell me the big time pushers and importers of narcotics into the PI are from the rich Chinese Filipinos. Must be those Hokkien folks! As I walked down the streets of Cebu, barely any street lights, stray cats and street dogs fighting and rummaging through garbage. Homeless folks on the street, shirtless due to the humidity, playing cards and laughing as I walked by them. Dirt bikes, scooters, and jeepneys fly past me at excessive speeds through narrow streets. I would be lying if I told you I didn't have thoughts of some gunman on his motorbike gunning me down in a dark alley. Finally I found the light as I see the big bright RICO's sign up ahead. Hungry, I was immediately sat down in an AC'd restaurant. I've been told that the spicy lechón was a must-have item. To my misfortunate timing, the waiter announced that all the spicy lechón was sold out. So instead I opted for the standard lechón and a side of adobo water spinach and white rice. Order of lechón: Came chopped with various parts of the swine. The meat was salty and the skin was a mixture of both crunchy and soft n chewy. I don't like chewy swine skin, it has to be fresh and cracklin'. That was the only take away from my lechón experience. Adobo Water Spinach: In Cantonese, we call this vegetable "kong choy" as in "hallow vegetable". The flavor was bold and tasty, a bit salty but went well with white rice. Overall, I'll give this spot a 4/5 due to the hospitality and 3/5 for food only because the lechón skin was not cracklin' fresh. Cost was around 1,300PP. read more
8 years ago
7 years ago
Rico's Lechon In Mandaue. Was looking forward to eating Cebu Lechon. Ended up disappointed. The skin was chewy and the meat was bland. It didn't taste like Lechon or even have the aroma of a Lechon at all ! Waste of money and calories! Cang's Lechon is still the best in cebu ! read more
7 years ago
When in Cebu, must eat Cebu Lechon ! and Rico's Lechon is the award-winning place to do it man!!!! We ordered half a kg $9) which was plenty enough for family-style for the 3 of us. A Platter of Garlic rice for $3 bucks and Monggos (mung bean) soup for $5. Throw in a small sizzler of spicy squids and we had leftovers for lunch the next day for our Driver and Tour Guide Vince Yap, who recommend this place. read more
8 years ago
Best meal I've had on my trip to the Philippines. If you ever come out to Cebu I would highly recommend coming here and ordering the lechon and munggo beans. I would also recommend coming in after lunch because they get super busy, the a/c isn't that great, and the waiting area is pretty small. Service isn't that tentative but that's almost everywhere you go in the Philippines. read more
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