LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT – Spanish
A cafeteria-style counter on North Armenia Avenue where the roast pork is the entire point. You queue, you point, you eat - and by midday the small room is packed. Lechon comes carved with crackling skin, alongside mofongo built with fried pork or fried chicken, crisp plantains and the rice-and-beans plates that make up a Tampa Latin lunch. Diners describe it, affectionately, as a genuine hole in the wall: unpretentious, quick, generous, priced like it means it. Open ten to ten, seven days a week. No frills, all flavour.
5601 N ARMENIA AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33603 (813)870-3504 https://lalechonerarestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT
Dairy-Free at LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT
LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT in Tampa has 32 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scallops with Shrimp, Roasted Pork Leg (Large) and Fried Yucca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT
LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT in Tampa has 32 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scallops with Shrimp, Roasted Pork Leg (Large) and Fried Yucca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT
LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT in Tampa has 37 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scallops with Shrimp, Fried Yucca and House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT
LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT in Tampa has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mofongo with Shrimp and Cubano. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT
LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT in Tampa has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Ceviche, Chicken Soup (Large) and Perrier Water. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT
LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT in Tampa has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Ceviche, Vegetarian Omelet and Chicken Soup (Large). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT
LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT in Tampa has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries and Mofongo with Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT
LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT in Tampa has 18 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Yucca, French Fries and Fried Green Plantains. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cubano | 12.1 g | 71 g |
| Chicken Breast Sandwich | 4 g | 42.5 g |
| Ham and Eggs | 65.7 g | 30 g |
| Chicken Soup (Small) | 70.8 g | 19.9 g |
| Steak & Cheese | 95.7 g | 13.1 g |
| Ham & Cheese | 19.1 g | 12.8 g |
| Vegetarian Omelet | 6.9 g | 12.7 g |
| Mofongo with Shrimp | 0.4 g | 11.5 g |
| Toast with American Cheese | 15.2 g | 9.2 g |
| Tuna Sandwich | 11.4 g | 9.2 g |
| Toast with Swiss Cheese | 17.7 g | 8.7 g |
| Beans | 12.2 g | 7.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Empanadas - $1.6: Chicken or Ground Beef Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacalaito - $2: Puerto Rican Fritter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alcapurias - $2.8: Puerto Rican Fritter Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Potato - $2.8: Stuffed potato with ground beef Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pionono - $2.8: Stuffed sweet plantain with ground beef Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Yucca - $3: Fried yucca Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast
- Toast with Butter - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Toast with American Cheese - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Toast with Swiss Cheese - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegetarian Omelet - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham and Eggs - $6.25 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
House Specials
- Roasted Pork Leg (Small) - $10.5: Pernil Asado Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Pork Leg (Large) - $14: Pernil Asado Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Pork Ribs (Small) - $10.5: Lechon Asado - Saturday & Sunday only Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Pork Ribs (Large) - $11.5: Lechon Asado - Saturday & Sunday only Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pork Rinds (Small) - $10.5: Chicharon de Cerdo Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pork Rinds (Large) - $12.5: Chicharon de Cerdo Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pork Pieces (Small) - $9: Carnitas Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pork Pieces (Large) - $12.5: Carnitas Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Chicken (Small) - $10.5: Pollo Asado - Saturday & Sunday only Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Chicken (Large) - $12.5: Pollo Asado - Saturday & Sunday only Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Mixed Ceviche - $9.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tilapia Fillet - $10.5: Choice of Garlic sauce or Tomato sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp - $16: Choice of Garlic sauce or Tomato sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mofongo with Shrimp - $16: House specialty Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops with Shrimp - $18.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Chicken Soup (Small) - $6: Available Mon, Wed, Fri Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Soup (Large) - $10: Available Mon, Wed, Fri Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tropical Stew (Small) - $7.5: Sancocho de Res - Available Tue, Thur, Sun Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tropical Stew (Large) - $12: Sancocho de Res - Available Tue, Thur, Sun Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tripe Soup (Small) - $7.5: Mondongo - Available Saturdays Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tripe Soup (Large) - $12: Mondongo - Available Saturdays Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuajito (Small) - $7.5: Available Saturdays Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuajito (Large) - $12: Available Saturdays Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Meat
- Steak with Onions (Small) - $9.5: Bistec encebollado Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak with Onions (Large) - $11: Bistec encebollado Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Stew (Small) - $9.5: Carne guisada Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Stew (Large) - $11: Carne guisada Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak with Sauce (Small) - $9.5: Bistec salteado Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak with Sauce (Large) - $11: Bistec salteado Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pork Chop - $10.5: Chuleta frita Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken
- Chicken Stew (Small) - $6: Pollo guisado Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Stew (Large) - $12: Pollo guisado Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken (Small) - $10.5: Pollo frito Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken (Large) - $12.5: Pollo frito Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Gizzard with Green Bananas - $4.2: Molleja en escabeche Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Ham & Cheese - $7 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Sandwich - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak & Cheese - $9 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cubano - $9.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Pork Leg Sandwich - $8.5: Pernil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham, Cheese & Egg - $8 Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chicken Breast Sandwich - $8.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- White Rice - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice with Pigeon Peas - $3: Arroz con guandules Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $3.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Plantains (Small) - $1.5: Maduros Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Plantains (Large) - $3: Maduros Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans - $2.5: Habichuelas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Plantains - $3: Tostones Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Three Milk Cake - $3.5: Tres Leches Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Flan - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Smoothie (Regular, 1 Flavor) - $3.74: Choice of Passion fruit, Papaya, Strawberry, Banana, Guava, Mamey, Mango, Pineapple, Guanabana, Tamarind, Morir Soñando, or Coconut & Wheat Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Smoothie (Regular, 2 Flavors) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Smoothie (Large, 1 Flavor) - $7.48 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Smoothie (Large, 2 Flavors) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Perrier Water - $3.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coca Cola (Bottle) - $2.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fanta Orange - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Country Club Raspberry - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kolachampain - $2.5: Salvadorian Cola Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cola India - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Grape Soda - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Pineapple Soda - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT
- Is LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT has 32 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scallops with Shrimp, Roasted Pork Leg (Large) and Fried Yucca.
- What can I eat at LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT on a dairy-free diet?
- Scallops with Shrimp, Roasted Pork Leg (Large) and Fried Yucca carry the dairy-free tag, out of 32 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT have vegan options?
- Yes. 18 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fried Yucca and French Fries.
- Is LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT gluten-free?
- 32 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT?
- Cubano, at roughly 71g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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