It is so easy to love Mexican food! This is what Mexicali has shown me each time i eat here. They…read morehave a simple and straightforward menu that offers a good variety of meats. They have some vegetarian choices as well. So, anyone can eat here! I enjoy their burritos and the quesadillas. The burger isn't bad either! The best part of eating here is that every table is equipped with red and white sauce that adds just the right flavor to their food. The red sauce gives it a kick while the white sauce offers a garlicy note. The prices in this joint are reasonable because every time you walk out, you will feel full and youre going to want to come back to try their other dishes. I know that ill have to go back so i can try their pulled pork burrito! Just make sure that when you come here you dont expect Tex Mex because they are straight up mexican! I can tell because their tacos are soft as opposed to the U-shape tacos made popular by the West.

I love Mexicali, but the branches are usually small. I get that it's because the place is hardly…read moreever full, but it gets me a little claustrophobic. I went on a Saturday evening with my aunt and two of my brothers, but the Megamall branch wasn't even half full, but that only meant faster service and less antsy staff. I wish they at least put on some music - it's not much to fuss over, but I think it'd attract more customers at least. I availed of combo 4 - a burrito and a taco - whereas my brothers got a combo 5 (burrito and a quesadilla) and regular San Francisco Style burrito (double the meat). We all at least got to try out each other's dishes. I enjoyed my grilled chicken burrito, and my beef taco was crisp and didn't fall apart like cheaper end tacos. My brother's quesadillas weren't anything to fawn over about. The San Francisco Style ground beef burrito was definitely meatier, but I don't think it really needed to be to make you full. Mexicali has great Mexican food, but be prepared for the gas to follow your meal.

A bit pricy but contrary to previous reviews, the service tonight was fast and food was just as…read moreexpected. Maybe because it was already almost their closing time. Tonight was extra good because we got a free bowl of fries for having a bill above P500.

Thank you Wingstop for coming to the Philippines! Now I can get my oily chicken fix as needed…read more The chicken is very comparable to Wingstop in America, but don't expect the same delectable-fry taste. Parmesan is always a good choice, but lemon pepper is a bit off compared to the original. Either way, I'm just happy there's a Wingstop here. Service is great and attentive, and I can get full off P200. I'll be back!

You want to love a place like Frankie's. A craft beer in hand, a plate of wings piled high--it's…read morethe universal language of late nights and bad decisions. Walking in on a Saturday night, I half-expected that familiar college-town hum--a low murmur of conversation, sticky tables, and the faint smell of fried dreams. Instead, the place was eerily quiet, like the party wrapped up long before I got the memo. I went for the classics--half a dozen of their Signature Buffalo Spicy and half a dozen Salted Egg Bone-In Wings, with blue cheese sauce riding shotgun. A side of rice (because it's Manila--of course there's rice) and mashed potatoes that... well, we'll get to those in a second. The beer--a cold Honey Ale from a local craft brewer--was the unsung hero of the night. Finally, someone in Manila brewing something that didn't taste like regret and melted ice. The wings? Definitely not bad. Crispy, juicy--like they actually respected the bird. But if you're going to throw your name in the ring for best wings in town, you need to bring more than just competence. The Salted Egg seasoning--Southeast Asia's current golden child--was a heavy, clumsy affair. It coated every inch of the wing like a thick winter jacket. No chili kick, no garlic bite--just a flat, salty blanket that had me checking my pulse halfway through. The Buffalo sauce, their so-called signature, leaned way too sweet--more candied ketchup than the tangy, spicy, vinegary slap you want from proper Buffalo wings. And then there was the blue cheese sauce--if you could even call it that. The kind of stuff that comes squeezed out of a sad little plastic packet, shelf-stable for the next nuclear winter. You know the one--overly loose, weirdly tangy, with about as much real blue cheese as a 7-Eleven hot dog. A sauce like that isn't just disappointing--it's disrespectful. The mashed potatoes were some kind of crime against carbs. Lumpy, under-seasoned, with a pale, plasticky cheese blanket on top that made me wonder what the poor spuds did to deserve this fate. The rice, surprisingly, became the unsung palate cleanser--cutting through the heaviness and giving the meal at least some rhythm. Service was the kind that leaves you alone--sometimes a little too alone. You had to flag someone down like you were hailing a cab in the rain. Look--Frankie's isn't a bad joint. If you're already three beers deep and need something fried to keep you vertical, they'll do the job. But for an avid wing eater--someone who's chased those little fried miracles across NYC--this was just another forgettable night. And when it comes to wings, forgettable is the worst sin of all.

The garlic Parmesan wings were pink in the middle and warm..not hot. Which means it's wasn't cooked…read morefully and went straight from the freezer to the fryer. As juicy as a water soaked Amazon box. The classic Buffalo wings were mediocre at best. Underwhelming flavor and I'm being nice and generous in stating "flavor". Sauce is consistent with a mixture of ketchup, old tobasco sauce, flour for thickness. This experience ALMOST made me become vegan. The service folks were good and prompt, smiling and welcoming . They offered to fry it again. However, that would dry the chicken further.

The wings here are great. The portion size is more than enough and comes with vegetable sticks…read more They have an aioli dip which goes good with everything. I dip my veggie sticks, I dip my fries and even my burger into it. They have a good selection of burgers but I am just simple and go for the Wagyu cheeseburger. There was one time the meat wasn't fully cooked (still reddish bleh) so from now on I just remind them that I want it cooked "well-done." Also the milkshakes are delicious. The chocolate Milk shake has the right consistency not too watery and not too thick. It is one of the better burger places in Manila. It definitely satisfies any burger/wing cravings :)

After having recently moved to Manila from California, often times I crave a good burger with a…read moreside of fries and wings, along with a solid beer. The place that I have been able to turn to to satisfy that craving is Charlie's. Their menu offers a wide variety, but I'm pretty easy to please when it comes to burgers, nothing fancy necessary! For this, the Bacon Black Angus Cheeseburger does the job. They have plenty of different options for topped fries, as well. I've had their Irish Nachos and Dirty Fries, which are both very good, but can be a little sauce-heavy from time to time. Buffalo wings are a favorite food item of mine, and Charlie's does a good job with them. I have also tried their Sticky Wings--also good, but a tad too sweet for my taste. Another reason why Charlie's has become my go-to is their beer selection. I'm a big fan of craft beers, and so it was a pleasant surprise seeing plenty of imported beers in the fridge at Charlie's. Overall a chill place to eat some bomb food with good company.

Good shit for breakfast! Got the breakfast platter, tapa, and pancakes. Platter was amazing, a…read moresavory plate filled with all the good things: beef tapa, chicken tocino, and longganisa. I am elated. Kimchi rice on the tapa plate was no slouch as well. Nice and tangy, not too spicy but has that solid kimchi pungency that made it extra nummy. Finally, pancakes served with melted butter and syrup capped the whole breakfast experience off. 5/5 would totally come in hungry again.

I am an avid fan of pies, more than I am of cakes, so Breakfast and Pies drew me in in an instant…read more I was overjoyed at the variety of pies they served. Sadly, I haven't tried them all (add that to my life bucketlist!) My favorites so far are the Banana Cream Pie and the Smores Pie. They also serve unique meals that take ordinary breakfast items and fuse them with food items not typically expected in a breakfast meal. Smoked Salmon with capers and pickled red onions on top of waffles? Caramelized Spam with pesto and kimchi? I'm undecided whether they're ingenious, or just plain crazy. I especially loved the Wagyu Beef Tapa with kimchi rice topped poached egg. It's /the/ tapa meal to end all tapa meals. If you're into breakfast and, well, pies, then this is the place to be!

This place is right downstairs from my apartment, so I knew I'd have to try it eventually. For the…read moreAmerican pallet this place can be summed up in one word: nasty. I don't know how it's possible to mess up baby back ribs, but they did. They were flavorless and tough as an old shoe. The taco was filled with canned chili. Very disappointing for my first Tex-Mex meal in the Philippines. Not coming back talaga!

This place tops our recommended "Cheap Eats in BGC" as the overall experience is without…read morecompromise. Service is attentive and accommodating, internet is available and stable, ambiance is lively and refreshing, and the overall value of the food is just the right premium. Original 1/2 Chicken with 3 sides (360+ PHP) Meaty portions of juicy roasted chicken with 3 side of your choice. We had the mashed camote, regular mashed potatoes, and Mexican rice - minced tomato. It's an amazing deal. We also had the Adobo Blackmole Taco (99+ PHP) a saucy pulled-pork filled soft-taco piece with a more than satisfactory punch of subtle flavours. The distressed wood panels, faux grass, and cheerful Palette of colours give the place a lively ambiance. Definitely a place where you'll spot us when we crave for a simlle roast chicken meal.

I've heard friends from Quezon City rave about Wingstop, a Texas-based fast food chain that…read morespecializes in chicken wings and tenders. A few weeks ago, I discovered that a branch has finally opened in Makati. At the streetside section of Glorietta 2, directly facing Landmark, it's hard to miss the place. What with a conspicuously designed name printed on its glass window and right above the entrance. Finding a seat is also not a problem as the dining area is huge and there are plenty of tables and chairs. I liked Wingstop even before I tasted their food. The reason: Their food choices are few. You'll not be overwhelmed by different options or types of food. Their menu revolves around chicken wings. Since their Makati branch is fairly new, I imagined that customers would take a long time to decide what to order. But it didn't take long for the people ahead of me to finish their transactions at the counter. It could be that everyone had already tried Wingstop and knew what to eat or it could be that 7:00pm is not a good time to eat wings (are you kidding me?). Since I was on my way home, I decided to have my orders in a takeaway bag. I simply wanted to sample their wings so I got a 7-piece order of wings with two flavors - Garlic Parmesan and Louisiana Rub. Both taste great but I liked the Louisiana Rub better because of its sweet and mild spicy flavor.

It's trending it Tiktok. I kinda like their chicken wings since I'm a fan of chicken wings. But the…read moreservice of the employee is need to improve. But everyone is learning so I give 4 stars.

If you're craving Mexican food in Manila, everyone is going to tell you to go to Poblacion, Makati…read more Sadly, I cannot go all the way to Makati just for tacos. That is why I was very happy when my friends invited me to eat here. 'El Cabrito' does mean 'Baby Goat'. So, this is another the version of El Chupacabra except in the Greenhills area! For the tacos, I recommend you order the Tacos Al pastor (sweet spicy pork with pineapples), Tacos Carnitas (pulled pork), Tacos Cabrito (spicy goat) and, my favorite, Tacos Lengua (beef tongue). You must try their Anticuchos (cut meat on a stick)! My favorite is the Anticuchos de Corazon (beef heart). It's so soft and flavorful! Also, try their Horchata! It's a barley drink, perfect for those who need to cool down after bites of spicy tacos! Honestly, next to Silantro, if you have a taco craving, give this place a try! :D

Finally got my fish taco fix! They call it the Baja fish taco. I didn't really eat fish tacos when…read moreI lived in NorCal I usually went for the meat tacos. But for me I would say it's a good taco. The dish comes with two pieces of fried fish with lettuce and a sauce that has a lil' kick to it and with two soft taco shells. I always get two orders but I can only finish one. One order is 135P! I think it's a great price for what you are getting. I've tried their other tacos like the chicken. It's nothing special. They have a sisig taco I haven't tried yet. Maybe next time. The place is dimly lit with Mexican music in the background. Their staff is friendly and accommodating. We were give then garlic white sauce and a spicy sauce. I'm not into spicy but my friend is. She asked the server if they had spicy sauce but the one that was given was the spicy sauce. Our served made the effort to go to the kitchen and ask for something spicier! So my fried was able to get an "atomic" spicy sauce. She was happy it was just at the right spicy level. Anyways I enjoyed this place! I wish I didn't always have to come here on a day I'm studying. I'll try to come here for fun and grab some drinks with friends too.