The story
Nestled in the Bronx at 766 E 152nd St, La Piña y La Lechonera is a legendary street-food outpost helmed by a Puerto Rican chef who slow-roasts pork for 11 hours before serving it with a machete. Jack’s Dining Room calls it “the best roast pork I’ve ever had,” noting it transports him straight to Puerto Rico. The Lechón Asado earns a thumbs-up, as does an Ensalada de Pulpo con Camarones al Curry de Coco y Plátano Verde al Vapor.
This no-frills, lively spot is strictly takeout with outdoor seating and live cooking; don’t expect reservations. A true hole-in-the-wall local favorite with a 4.5 rating, it’s a vivid, smoky destination for those seeking authentic, slow-cooked Puerto Rican flavors in NYC’s northern borough.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Jack's Dining Room raves about the Lechón asado, calling it a succulent, perfectly crisped masterpiece. The overall vibe is one of unpretentious, celebratory comfort food done right.
“This roast pork is unlike anything I've ever had in my entire life. The skin is glistening, and when I dance like that, it means the food is baking. I've never been to Puerto Rico before, but I feel like I'm being transported there with a bite of food. He slow cooks it for 11 hours, then chops it up with a machete in front of everyone.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered La Piña y La Lechonera. Most active: Jack's Dining Room
- Jack's Dining RoomLoved
NYC’s best Puerto Rican food?📍 @lapiranalechoneraz NYC 766 east 153nd st in the Bronx #puertorico · @ 0:00
A legendary street-food outpost in the Bronx run by a Puerto Rican chef who slow-roasts pork for 11 hours and serves it with a machete — the best roast pork I've ever had, transporting me to Puerto Rico.
Dishes mentioned
Lechón Asado
This roast pork is unlike anything I've ever had in my entire life. The skin is glistening, and when I dance like that, it means the food is baking. I've never been to Puerto Rico before, but I feel like I'm being transported there with a bite of food. He slow cooks it for 11 hours, then chops it up with a machete in front of everyone.
Ensalada de Pulpo con Camarones al Curry de Coco y Plátano Verde al Vapor
The octopus is incredibly tender. The steamed green banana actually adds an amazing texture to everything — it almost acts like mashed potatoes, but a little sweeter. The only part I'm questioning slightly is the steamed banana, but it works. This is unlike any food I've had in New York City.
