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La Piraña Lechonera photographed for The New York Times. The Times's star-rating returned with this South Bronx trailer serving Puerto Rican dishes including its popular roast pork. Review by Pete Wells.
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La Piraña Lechonera photographed for The New York Times. The Times's star-rating returned with this South Bronx trailer serving Puerto Rican dishes including its popular roast pork. Review by Pete Wells.