5/5 Daniel C. 1 year ago on Google
Summary:
one
of
the
best
Mexican
restaurants,
not
just
in
Antipolo,
not
just
in
the
greater
Manila
area,
but
in
all
of
the
Philippines.
Qualifier:
I
am
a
Western
foreigner
reviewing
this
restaurant
from
that
point
of
view.
Filipinos
might
have
different
tastes
and
expectations.
I
am
part
American,
part
Spanish,
and
part
Colombian.
I've
lived
and
traveled
in
the
US
(California
and
Texas
specifically)
and
Mexico.
This
restaurant
has
some
of
the
best
and
most
authentic
Mexican
food
I've
had
the
pleasure
to
try
in
the
Philippines.
It's
not
completely
authentic
to
Mexico,
but
it
would
easily
hold
up
to
competition
in
California
or
Texas
(in
other
words,
it's
a
blend
of
authentic
Mexican
and
American-Mexican).
Details:
*
Quesadillas
and
tacos
are
maybe
the
best
you'll
find
in
Philippines,
and
are
probably
the
best
value
for
the
money.
*
Burritos
and
enchiladas
are
among
the
best
in
the
Philippines.
The
enchilada
is
a
bit
small
for
the
price
-
it
should
come
with
rice
and
beans
-
but
delicious.
*
Unlike
many
Mexican
places
in
Philippines
that
are
stingy
(kuripot)
with
their
protein,
the
amount
of
meat
and
cheese
you
get
in
the
above
four
items
is
*very*
generous,
*and*
very
high
quality.
You
won't
be
disappointed
with
the
pulled
pork,
shredded
beef,
or
chicken
tinga
(shredded
chicken)
options.
*
For
the
quantity
of
protein
and
the
level
of
flavor,
quality,
and
authenticity
you
are
getting
from
the
food
here,
the
prices
are
*ridiculously
cheap*.
You
can
spend
the
same
or
more
at
Mexicali
or
Army
Navy
and
get
half
the
protein
and
a
quarter
of
the
taste.
*
Flavors
and
spices
make
everything
super
tasty.
An
Army
Navy
burrito
is
so
bland
by
comparison.
*
For
a
Filipino,
the
classic
nachos
might
be
among
the
best
in
the
Philippines,
but
I
was
a
bit
disappointed
compared
to
everything
else
on
offer.
Chihuahua's
in
Greenbelt
still
has
the
best
nachos
I've
tried
in
the
Philippines,
but
I
haven't
been
back
there
in
years
so
I'm
not
sure
if
this
is
still
true.
The
queso
bomb
nachos
here
were
much
more
unique
and
worthy
of
this
restaurant,
so
if
you
want
something
closer
to
American
nachos,
order
those.
*
I
have
yet
to
try
the
fajitas
and
other
entrees,
but
I
saw
them
on
other
tables
and
they
look
fantastic.
*
For
the
full
Mexican
experience,
make
sure
to
order
a
side
of
Mexican
(yellow)
rice
and
refried
beans
(basically
mashed
pinto
beans)
and
mix
a
bit
of
rice
and
beans
with
every
bite.
*
Great
sauces,
herbs,
and
salsas.
*
They
have
real
imported
Mexican
beer,
depending
on
availability.
I
love
Modelo
Negra
(similar
to
San
Miguel's
Cerveza
Negra).
*
Everything
is
a
bit
heavy
-
meaty,
cheesy,
and
oily.
If
you
are
looking
for
a
light
meal,
this
might
not
be
the
best
choice.
*
My
only
other
warning
would
be
regarding
the
location
itself.
If
you
are
looking
for
beautiful
Antipolo
views
or
you
have
a
picky
(maarte)
date,
then
maybe
skip
this
place.
The
decor
is
cute
enough,
but
it's
*absolutely
tiny*,
there's
no
view
whatsoever
unless
you
like
watching
cars
and
tricycles
pass,
and
it's
hidden
in
the
corner
on
the
second
floor
of
an
ugly
concrete
building
-
I
don't
think
there
are
any
accessibility
options
so
don't
bring
anyone
that
can't
climb
stairs
to
the
second
floor.
*
I
have
to
imagine
if
they
put
this
restaurant
in
a
larger
place,
with
a
view
of
Manila,
and
threw
in
a
live
band
with
beer
on
tap,
it
would
be
one
of
the
best
hangouts
in
the
whole
city.
But
then
they
would
probably
have
to
double
the
prices.
If
you're
looking
for
amazing
food
at
rock-bottom
prices
(for
authentic
foreign
food)
and
*no
other
frills*,
then
this
is
the
place
for
you.
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