While Guavate is the most popular "pork highway" on the Island, the towns of Naranjito and Trujillo Alto are also known for their wide array of lechoneras, each of which offers its own unique take on this quintessential Puerto Rican culinary experience.

Apr 16, 2019 · Roughly an hour south of San Juan (with moderate traffic), Guavate has earned cult status among Puerto Ricans for its abundance of lechoneras, rustic, open-air roadside eateries specializing in lechón, or spit-roasted whole pig. For pork-lovers, the road leads to …

Jun 6, 2022 · Guavate, located high in the mountains of Puerto Rico, is a 45 minute drive south from San Juan and well worth the trip! Known locally as La Ruta de Lechón (Roast Pork Highway) you will take a scenic drive through the mountains to the town of Guavate.

Apr 2, 2024 · 🐖 Casita Guavate – A mix and match of Puerto Rican traditional dishes like roast pork with other international favorites like mac and cheese. 🐖 Doctor Lechón – One of the easiest lechoneras to visit in Guavate, with a varied menu and drinks served in an IV drip.

Jan 8, 2017 · For the best lechon in Puerto Rico, visit Guavate, a town dedicated to all things pork and a place to experience authentic Puerto Rican culture.

Aug 22, 2023 · “Lechoneras” are ubiquitous across Puerto Rico, but none are more celebrated than those along a road in Guavate known as “la ruta de lechón.” El Rancho Original sells more than a dozen pigs a day on weekends.

Mar 26, 2024 · In Puerto Rico, the whole slow-roasted pig is a huge part of the culinary tradition and is often cooked to celebrate holidays and festivities, but in Guavate, known as “La Ruta del Lechón” (Pork Highway Route) you will find numerous spots where you can stop by and enjoy the flavors of the island.

Visita la ruta del lechón y saborea un delicioso festín puertorriqueño. Reúne a la familia y algunos amigos para un viaje de un día a las lechoneras de Guavate.

Guavate located south of San Juan is not the only place on the island for find great lechon (roast pork), but it’s probably the most well known (it’s even been featured on the Anthony Bourdain No Reservations TV show).

Apr 28, 2022 · Explore the unexpected and tasty tradition of chinchorreo along the “Pork Highway” of Guavate. Food and culture converge in Puerto Rico at legendary la Ruta del Lechón. Located along Road 184 in...