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.

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 :)

Spotted Las Paellas after a few hours of shopping at Greenhills Mall. This is a famous marketplace…read morein Manila to haggle with vendors for brandname 'knock-off' products. We just looked.. We didn't buy anything.. Wink Wink! Lol! Las Paellas deserves a 6 Star for interior decorating! Service- 5/5 Food - 4.5/5 Pesto Chicken and Mango sandwich 4.5/5 Shrimp and Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo 5/5 Fried Calamari 4/5 Churros with Chocolate sauce 4/5

Food was great. Ambiance was great…read more Rating was supposed to be higher, unfortunately, my sister saw and picked up (using tissue, of course) a cockroach behind me on the couch. Wifi is crappy also. Now I'm beginning to wonder how clean this restaurant is. Especially their kitchen.

If Calderon is the new wave of Spanish cuisine in the Philippines, color me impressed. Calderon…read moretakes the best of the old school (Alba's and Casa Armas), and gives it an update that gives respect to the conventions of the old guard, yet feels fresh and new. The Makati branch of Calderon is tucked (Quite literally) at the back of a building in Salcedo Village, and as such is a bit of a challenge to find at first. However, once you get there, the restaurant more than makes up for it with wonderful food and a great vibe. I totally enjoyed every single dish I ate in Calderon, and while it was a bit pricey, it was totally worth every Peso. I would come back here in a heartbeat.

Calderon is good ol' Spanish food. What kind? The kind that you grew up with. It's Spanish food,…read morebut you know it has that Filipino influence on it. What are the good dishes? The familiar stuff: paella, salpicao, gambas, callos, bacalao, etc. Everything was good. A surprise hit was the lengua (if you like lengua). Top finish the job - their chocolate cake. If you aren't a fan of sweets, this might get you hooked. It's tasty, it's decadent, it's rich, but not that rich. The prices are very reasonable, reasonable enough to make me want to go back and try more of their dishes. I usually talk about the interiors first but I got to excited with the food. Anyway, the furniture isn't top-notch, but there is this intimate homey feel that you notice once you sit down to order. It's casual enough for a dinner with friends and family, but fancy enough for a date (for me at least). I think I'm going back tomorrow.

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.

Its a small restaurant with limited seats. AC not adequate for the pace, felt stuffy…read more Super super friendly staff My fav is the paella. Beef tongue felt not fresh.. fruit shakes also winner as they dont add sweeteners i believe and still really good

Fantastic paella. Great service. Owner was very accommodating. Very cozy ambiance. Will…read moredefinitely come back.

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.

La Lola churros are consistently good at all of their branches and I love that they have a location…read moreat Megamall. It's an easy dessert to pick up after eating at another place in the mall and everything is made to order. Like I've mentioned in my other review for their UP Town center branch, they offer perfectly crispy churros without being too oily and the melted chocolate you dip your churros in has a good, rich consistency that isn't watered down. I usually get their medium classic churros (you get 6) with a medium-sized chocolate dip and I think it's good enough to share for three. I have also tried one of their xuros (stuffed churro, I had mine stuffed with Nutella). It's good, but you only get one and it's almost the same price as a cone of six of their churros so it's less sulit imo.

overall: 3.8/5 -------------------…read more food: - 3.5/5 1) nutella stuffed churro service - 3/5 cleanliness - 3.5/5 location - 5/5 experience - 4/5 ---------------------------- wait time: 0 mins (weekend, afternoon)

Hapag Heritage Cuisine serves delicious Filipino food. I tried their bestseller: Kilawin na Hipon,…read moreSinigang na Salmon, Crispy Pata, Dinakdakan, Gising Gising na Sigarilyas, Beef Morcon, Tinapa Rice. Hipon sa Taba ng Talangka and finally for dessert Pandan Cheesecake. The waiters were very courteous, attentive and engaging. The Chef, Julio Lara has done a great job with the food selection. The restaurant has a homey atmosphere. If you are craving for Heritage Filipino food, HAPAG HERITAGE CUISINE is a must go to place. Location is at 140 Maginhawa Street, Barangay Sikatuna Village, Quezon City. For reservation: call 8139672.

We had lunch here over the weekend for a birthday celebration. Ambience was very nice with Spanish…read more We ordered 2 kinds of Paella the chicken and mixta. We prefered the chicken paella. We had the croquettes which was good, the kids loved it. I liked the salpicao as it was tender and tasty. Would definitely come back.

I didn't have much time my last trip to the Philippines but I did get to try several places for…read morepaella. Barcino's paella was excellent. On the downside they didn't have a few of the items we wanted to try . I shall be back