Puerto Rican Restaurant Lechonera La Piraña NYC
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- First things first:
Yes, the food is absolutely lip-smacking delicious. It’s most of what I’ve thought about over the last 24 hours, wishing I could go get more. But beyond being an incredible chef, the owner, Angel, is a truly hospitable man and has created an amazing community experience around his food. I met several wonderful people in line, there’s music, there’s people laughing, and when you get inside his truck, it feels like he individually invited you over to share a fresh, homemade meal.
- This place had the most amazing food I've had in a long time.
I got there early but a line had already formed, which is to be expected considering the quality of the food as well as the showmanship of the preparation with a machete. I was very glad I got there early so I could enjoy the show while I waited for it to be my turn. The owner and his regulars made me feel very welcome even though I'm maybe the most milquetoast can't speak anything other than English lady. It was hard to understand when the first of the roasted pigs was gone if there would be another (there was!), and he seemed to sense I had no idea if I should leave or stay so he reassured me I would get some food. I advise people who come bring something to read or something cool to drink while you wait because it can take awhile but it's worth the wait!
Come early also because sometimes people have large orders, and the beat cops who tap on the windows get served earlier in the queue than civilians who wait, so it can feel like a long time. I can't be sure but I think if you have a concealed beer or something while waiting it seems like nobody will say anything. Plenty of regulars left to bring in beer for their friends at the front of the line who were in the trailers. But definitely a lot of police officers eat here or stop for a bite so best to be discreet if you imbibe. The point is the wait is long and because of the kitchen in the trailer it's hot near the front of the line even in the winter so come prepared for that and you won't regret it.
- I had arroz con gandules y pernil and octopus salad and it was so good I recomend people to come and try all his food you won't be disappointed
