Our trusty lechon alternative.
Filipinos love a good feast! Whether it’s a birthday, a work promotion, or just an ordinary Sunday, we love to fill our table with party-sized, Pinoy favorites like lechon. But, if you’re looking for a new spin on the classic roasted pig, why not go for the cochinillo!
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Cochinillo (asado) originated in Spain, where weeks-old piglets are cooked inside wood ovens, very similar to the way we cook lechon. After the piglet is cooked, it’s a tradition to cut the cochinillo using a plate to prove its crispiness and tenderness! If you can’t wait to have a taste of the famous cochinillo (widely misspelled as conchinillo), here are restaurants and shops in Metro Manila to check out!
Where to get Cochinillo in Metro Manila
COCHI
A once famous actor Marvin Agustin is now arguably more known for his cochinillo! Try his restaurant COCHI in BGC with your family or friends to order the cochinillo for as low as P2988.
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Unit 1 G/F, 26th St cor 7th Ave, Verve Residences 2, BGC, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
Barcino
Mostly popular for its tapas and wine pairings, Barcino also offers a delectable cochinillo roasted for four hours. If a whole cochinillo is too much you can order their paella cochinillo.
Las Flores
Known for its steaks and other Spanish delicacies, Las Flores also has a well-roasted Segovian–style cochinillo perfect for big groups.
Pablo Bistro
Located in Makati, Pablo Bistro is one of the best Spanish restaurants in Metro Manila. While you can order a whole cochinillo, you will have to order 4 hours ahead of time, while getting a quarter cochinillo means you’ll have to wait for 30 minutes.
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G/F, 119 L.P. Leviste St, The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences, Makati, Salcedo Village, Makati
Terraza Martinez
Currently, one Booky’s best Spanish restaurants in Metro Manila, choose between a Spanish suckling pig or a kurobuta suckling pig. Keep in mind that Terraza Martinez requires a 24–hour lead time for cochinillo orders.
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G/F The Arcade, 30th St cor 5th Ave, Shangri-La at the Fort, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila
Bar Pintxos
One of the more popular tapas bars in BGC, expect to find a perfectly cooked cochinillo with fall-off-the-bone tenderness paired with the best wine.
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5th Ave cor McKinley Rd, Fairways Tower Bldg, Fort Bonifacio, Bonifacio Global City
Rambla
A restaurant perfect for big groups with their big servings, head to Rambla for their paella cochinillo and whole roasted suckling pig. Keep in mind that Rambla’s cochinillo has a serving time of 45 minutes.
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G/F Joya building, Rockwell, Makati
Alba Restaurante Español
Alba Restaurante Español has been serving traditional Spanish food since 1952—that’s for 69 years now! The restaurant only promises quality dishes that showcase the rich culture of Spain. Their Cochinillo Asado is oven-roasted and is perfect for big or small handaan.
Mr. Cochinillo
Since 2014, Mr. Cochinillo has been serving succulent and flavorful cochinillo with perfectly crisp skin. Pair their signature cochinillo with their other delicious dishes like Seafood Fiduea, Paella Negra, and Callos!
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16 Major Dizon St, Lower Katipunan Ave, Katipunan, Quezon City
Crisostomo
With numerous branches around Metro Manila, you’ll never have any trouble getting your cochinillo fix for the holidays with Crisostomo’s Lechon Valencia. Get it in a quarter serving or whole serving, just in time for any celebration.
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