Don't tell my boyfriend, but I'm infatuated with Alqueria. Who knew Spanish food could be THAT…read moregreat? If all the restaurants that served Spanish food were an entire kingdom, Alqueria would be their queen. Just browsing the menu alone makes you feel like someone's going to pop out with guitars, castanets, and harmonicas any moment now. It actually reminded me of how I've always wanted to learn the language. The restaurant feels so cozy, and yet it subtly exudes elegance. And like I said before, the dishes are SO good! The beef salpicao, the chorizo... all those classic Spanish food you love and enjoy. I honestly don't know how to describe all their dishes. All I can say is this: forget all that you've tasted from other Spanish restaurants. This is the real deal, my friend. You /can't/ let this pass. (Although, you may opt to pass on the churros. Not that great, but they /could/ be authentic Spanish churros. I wouldn't know.)

I am so intrigue to check out this place while in SD. I saw a post from Marvin Agustin in Instagram…read morepromoting this place so i got curious and told my self that i have to check this out., So, i went, check out the place and tried their foods. I like it and price is OK (not too bad). Would i recommend this place? Yes :)

Paella was worth the long wait...very good, plenty of ingredients. The bolognese was also…read moreokay....pollo frito was not good, it actually had very little actual chicken meat. Leg/thigh fried, came with gravy, I ate skin and gravy...the little chicken meat there was had black things attached to it, kind of disgusting. Pollo al Asillo (chicken spicy garlic sauce) was tasteless, not good. Linguini al pesto had a lot of a tomato sauce on top, took away from the pesto flavor...bottom line , come for the paella...that's it!!! Very good service.

Who does not like Spanish tapas? It is one of my favorite foods and when in Manila, Philippines, I…read morewas luckily invited for a dinner party at Alba Restaurante in Makati. On entering the restaurant, one cannot but notice the well-appointed red tablecloth tables with cloth napkins. The dishes at our disposal were many. They were Gambas (shrimp) in garlic and oil, potato croquettes, Spanish sausage, baked oysters, mushrooms, crostini with dip, chicken, spinach pizza and of course, seafood paella. To add to the cozy ambiance of this restaurant were three singers with Spanish guitars, serenading the audience in the restaurant. Our group got several renditions of Spanish ballads including, "Guantanamera". We sang along for this one. All the dishes were prepared well and highlighted their own distinct taste and flavors. My favorites were the croquettes, the baked oysters and the seafood paella. The croquettes were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The oysters though small, came 12 to a plate and were moist and well charred to bring out the baked parmesan fragrance. The seafood paella was the crown jewel of the evening. It contained several seafood varieties and was made fresh. It came out slightly charred at the bottom, as does any good paella. When scraped, mixed with the other contents, and eaten, one is rewarded with several bursts of aroma and taste. Table service was excellent. Muchas Gracias, Senores y Senoras.

My grandmother really has a knack for cuisines that aren't too mainstream and she stumbled upon…read moreCalderon in Kapitolyo. She loved it so much that she brought the family there for Sunday bonding. I found the place to be homey and cozy. It looked like a bricked house and once you've settled in a table, you'd feel like you're really in Spain. The music and ambiance really suite the whole theme. And don't get me started with the food! We ordered different things for the family to try and I must say that the food was good! We ordered the Paella Valenciana which is the flavor/variant we all know of. We also ordered the Caldo Gallego which was a hearty soup composed of beef, chicken, beans, vegetables and Spanish chorizo. We had the Salpicao, Croquetas and Bacalao ala Vizcaina (cod in tomato sauce). All of those dishes were really good! To end the meal, we ordered Sangria and partnered it with Bandeja de Jamon, Chorizo Y Quezo which was a platter of cold cuts, hams and cheese. The restaurant definitely captured the taste of Spain. I found it to be a great place to be with a big group or even just a one on one intimate dinner. The vibe for me was great. My overall experience in Calderon was pleasant! I would recommend Spanish cuisine lovers to drop by and try the food!

When I found out that a Spanish restaurant was opening in our neighborhood I was so excited and…read morewithin the first week of opening my family and I headed to Calderon. Honestly though we weren't expecting that much since it was only a neighborhood joint and we suspected would not offer Spanish dishes quite as authentic and fresh as those we've had in more expensive restaurants, but boy were we wrong. Calderon is fantastic. Their flavors was bold and their dishes though made with simple ingredients really pack a punch. The place is cozy and warm, the décor classic and earthy. The food offered is classic Spanish and we ordered salpicao, paella, gambas, and croquettas, all staple Spanish food. I was blown away by how tasty and great everything was. The tapas options are killer. I could honestly go home with a pot filled with their salpicao and just gorge on that and rice for a week. The ultimate test (at least for my mom) was their paella and it did not disappoint it was flavorful, salty, packed with meat and veggies. Calderon is certainly a must-try!

Celebrating my niece's birthday ( her treat) did not disappoint ! She reserved a private room and…read morewe had a great time celebrating and eating authentic Spanish cuisine. Great place to eat and food was very good on taste and appearances. Plenty of parking just arrived in non busy hours I suppose.

the food we ordered were very tasty and pretty good. We enjoyed our meals…read more I like Spanish latte, it was very good coffee! The servers at this restaurant were very nice and friendly every time they stopped by to check in how we were doing and how our meals tasted. The restaurant is very nice and cultured especially the wooden looks nice and antique.

Corazon is located inside Shangri-La Plaza. It's Spanish & Filipino Cuisine. I came here with my…read morefamily for lunch on our first day. We ordered a family-size Paella, Sangria, Kare Kare, and Crispy Pata. The food was just alright. The paella didn't really have a lot of meat to it so it's hard to share with people since there's only a few pieces of sausage and shrimp. The kare kare was just okay. The sangria carafe costs roughly 350PHP I think which is about $7! Super cheap!

Located in the recently remodeled wing of the Shangri-la Mall. I have frequented this place at…read moreleast twice. Nice, clean, and welcoming restaurant if you are craving Filipino-Spanish cuisine. It is on the healthier side which is refreshing compared to the typical "swimming in mantika/grease" offering. Best of all it is good tasting healthier alternative that still captures the essence of Pinoy food.

It's a great spot for Spanish / Pinoy fusion dishes like Lingua, Ox tail, Papas bravas and Gambas…read more Surrounded by restaurants serving run of the mill bar food, American and Chinese options, the menu and taste stands out. They have decent selection of South Am and Spanish wines. Would certainly recommend it as the food is good but serving sizes are small and prices steep. Not the best value for money. If you are in the area and pressed with time good joint for lunch and best part is they don't close for siesta and are pretty much open all day. The space is small and tables huddle together, not recommended for dinner.

You must check out this new restaurant called Cazuela that I was invited to try a few weeks ago. I…read morehad dinner there with my family and even my picky dad loved the food! The food was absolutely delish, and I can't stop recommending Cazuela enough to anyone who asks. I had dined at Cazuela before at a food tasting. I totally loved the food and I was so excited to get my family to try it, too, that I kept bugging them until we agreed to go on a Friday night. And here we are. THE FOOD For starters, we ordered the Tuna Ceviche (P229). My sister was all like, why did you order the tuna ceviche?! She thought it was just going to be raw tuna dipped in vinegar. After her first bite though, she was a convert! Cazuela's Tuna Ceviche is amazingly good - sweet, tangy and perfectly balanced. Aside from generous slices of raw tuna, it has pomelos, onions, alfalfa sprouts, and a sweet and sour dressing that reminded me of a Thai pomelo salad, but it's not Thai, it's Spanish colonial. It's like a circus in my mouth! I highly recommend this! We also had the Manchego Croquetas (P256), 6 pcs of breaded & fried nuggets of bechamel, manchego cheese, and spinach. No potatoes here. I sliced one open to show you the soft inside. Next up, the Lengua (P400). Oh. My. God. I am so glad I ordered this. The lengua was tender and flavorful, coated in a creamy mushroom sauce. Lengua lovers will explode with delight once they bite into it! It doesn't look like much but it's soooooooo freakin' good! This is definitely on my MUST ORDER when I go back. It is that good that I am already making plans to be back for it! Definitely going on my list of what to order if I had to choose my last meal. Generous slices of lengua, too. I had the Callos on a previous visit, and while the callos was also very, very good, for me, this Lengua is queen! We also had the Cerdo al Horno (P395), a 3-hour roasted pork belly stuffed with chorizo de Bilbao, served with saffron rice. The pork belly was well-seasoned and tender. Pork belly lovers will probably weep with happiness on first bite. It is also served with creamy beans, crunchy skin, and mango salsa. I couldn't resist the Paella Negra (P365) - I was surprised that it did not have any hint of fishiness at all (hindi malansa). It's just like eating seafood paella, but creamier and without the acidity from tomatoes. It doesn't have that squid-ink-funky-taste that many people don't like. Don't skip squeezing some lemon over it! Very delicious. HEAVENLY DESSERTS! The desserts to try are definitely the Gypsy Cake (P160) and the Kesong Puti Cheesecake (P220). Check out the generous portions that are good for sharing, although I don't think anyone would want to share! The Gypsy Cake is like a Brazo de Mercedes, but a chocolate version. It's not too sweet and the meringue is not just puffy and fluffy, but has a bit of bite to it. The yellow filling is rich and sweet. It's so good my sister decided to order 2 slices for take out right then and there. FYI, this Gypsy Cake, aka Brazo de Fernando, is on Inquirer Lifestyle's list of Best Desserts 2015! The Kesong Puti Cheesecake with Salted Egg Dulce de Leche sauce is a dense cheesecake lover's dream. Some like their cheesecakes light and fluffy, while some like their cheesecakes dense and heavy with cheese. This one uses Laguna's farmer's cheese (kesong puti) instead of cream cheese, and the cheesecake tastes a bit like it has a bit of the whites from salted eggs (itlog na maalat), but in a good way. The saltiness and the texture cuts the richness of the cheesecake and provides a good contrast. The cakes are baked by Gel Salonga of Ted's in Sta. Cruz, Laguna, and you can order them by the tray! SUMMARY I seldom super rave about a restaurant, but the food at Cazuela is that good and Cazuela now has a place as one of my favorite restaurants. Prices already include taxes, and you'll only be charged an additional 10% for the service charge. It's a small restaurant, the staff was attentive, and our orders came out quickly, probably because we arrived at 9pm and they weren't as busy in the kitchen. I highly recommend their Tuna Ceviche and their Lengua, and if you don't mind squid ink, the Paella Negra. Then, definitely, definitely, try their Gypsy Cake and Kesong Puti Cheesecake. You won't be the same afterwards!

Came by on a late Tuesday night around 8:30pm for 4 and didn't have any issues with getting a…read moretable. Ambience was nice but quite loud. Reminds me of those restaurants in DTLA. The food was just okay to me, the paella took a minute to come out so order that first. The sisig tacos were super dry so I would skip that. The sangria was tasty though! Overall, I would come to try the food but come for the atmosphere and instagram worthy photos.

Came here for dinner with friends and enjoyed the food. I also enjoyed the patio view which gives…read moreyou the view of BGC and the famous 3d billboards. The sinigang paella was good and also the ceviche.

We ate during happy hour @20% discount for 4 persons. The price was reasonable given the quality of…read morefood served...we came in around 4:45 pm and left 6:00 pm (happy hour is from 2pm to 6pm). Food was so good! Don't take my word for it, give it a try!

I was recommended to try this place from my family when visiting Manila. It's their fave and it's…read morenot my fave! Tapas in PI is legit. The fois gras is so tasty I ordered seconds. It's not a huge place so it has that local neighborhood vibe. Definitely coming back next time I visit.

Good Spanish food, lively, even a bit too noisy atmosphere, attentive and gracious service. I…read morereally like Las Flores. From their croquettes to their churros everything is tasty and well done. I love their mushroom paella and if I ever move on and try their other paellas, I feel certain I would love them too. Their billinis are wonderful cocktails too. Very refreshing and at a buy one get one free deal during lunch, makes it easy to enjoy even more. If you like Spanish food, I think you'll enjoy this for sure. And if you're not familiar with Spanish cuisine, then this is the perfect place to start.

I've visited this location a couple times during my trips to Manila and enjoyed the food here…read more There were lots of seating in and outdoors. A full bar anchored the rear. A large group was also dining at the same time but overall it wasn't too loud. Staff here have been welcoming and attentive. They remembered some of our go to dishes which the family enjoys. Las Flores menu offered lots of options and this time we got the following: Salmon tartare - unique presentation in a fried lumpia wrapper cone. The additional wasabi mayo side let us add as much as we wanted. Angus and foie gras- tender beef and creamy foie gras was decadent Jamon croquettes- crunchy , creamy and a little salty Duck rigatoni- an excellent pasta dish with shredded savory duck Chorizo Frito - sautéed chorizo sausages that tasted even better with the roasted garlic cloves The small plates gave us a good taste since we were not that hungry. Next time we'll try the paella again.