So I ordered a grilled chicken burrito. They were in halves. I only had one cause it really was…read morefilling. The other half, I took home. I thought it was kinda dry. My first burrito did have 99% rice so this one had a little less than 99% so I'd say it's better than that. The chicken was good. The veggies were just like some lettuce and beans. Dips were perfect. I'm not sure if this is authentic burrito, but I'm pretty sure it's not more of rice and not so bland. I can't say I've experienced better, but I guess they can do better. I think they're a bit pricey for most people. For me, it's just right considering how I was filled with just half the burrito (or I probably just have a tiny stomach to fill). Might try other stuff from here when I'm in the area. But I hope they do something with the dryness and bland taste of the food.

Not impressed. I'm a fan of Mexican food, and this is pretty disappointing. I ordered the Grilled…read moreChicken Burrito and it was 80% rice. That would've been okay had the rice been flavorful, but it was bland. The chicken in it was pretty good, but I wish there was just more. And where are my veggies and black beans? What burrito is this? I thought the garlic sauce would be the saving grace, but it tasted weird. Sana nag-Army Navy nalang ako. The nacho platter in terms of appearance was pretty exciting--colorful, lots of toppings, etc. But it also fell short. There was a lot of ingredients, but they tasted store-bought and pretty cheap. Again, I was looking for more black beans, jalapeno and a bit more spice. Contrary to its plating, the flavors I'm looking for in a good nacho platter was just not there. My friend ordered the Pollo meal and was also disappointed. If you're in Mega Food Hall, I suggest you skip them and jump right to the long queue at Frankie's where what you'll be paying for will be worth it.

Did not expect much because of its simple interiors but was quite surprised that the place was very…read morebusy on a Sunday afternoon. Loved their burrito! Incredibly tasty and very filling. And glad that they didn't scrimp on beef and cheese on their nachos! Prices were very reasonable and dishes were hella good!

My brother and I had the chance to try Silantro in Kapitolyo! Silantro is Fil-Mex Cantina and, yes,…read morethey sprinkle Cilantro on ALL of their dishes. The place always has a long line every time we pass by. Imagine our surprise when, even on a Monday, the place was packed! We ordered Silantro's Calliente Wings (Php170, 3.7USD) for our starter. Their Lucha Tacos is one of their best-sellers. We had the Medio which offers double choice of meat in 2 taco shells (option for soft or hard shell, we went for the the soft shell) for only Php95 (2USD)! We ordered the lengua and lamb. For the adventurous, there is ox stripe. But, they also have chicken and beef for those who want to play it safe. Go for the lengua, really good! I also had a Mojito (Php90, 1.9USD), one glass was definitely not enough. The only thing we didn't like about Silantro was their service. It took them quite a long time to serve our food. But, even with the waiting time, the food is worth it. I'm going back to this place with my friends. Next time, I'll be ordering their Unli Mojito! :)

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.

Chili's is always a good place to hang out and catch up with friends. I was surprised to see that…read morethe restaurant is full on a weeknight. I had a pleasant and comfortable first time visit to this branch (I am often at their Morato branch). I was the first to arrive among my friends and was seated to a confortable couch while the receptionist introduced to me our waiter. I was handed the menu and was introduced to their best-sellers and promos. Most restaurants I know would not even mention their promo, but they did. I was already hungry so I ordered their southwestern egg rolls to spend the time. Egg rolls is one of my favorite at Chili's. It is soft flour tortillas filled with beans, smoked chicken, corn, jalapenos jack cheese, red peppers and spinach, rolled and fried, then served with avocado-ranch dressing. It is cool and comforting to the mouth. After awhile, my friends arrived and we started ordering. We availed their Php999 promo of 1 appetizer and 2 entree of choice. We ended up ordering Wings over Buffalo, Fish and Chips, and Classic Chicken Fajita since it will be for sharing. The chicken drummettes are very flavorful and swert yet very spicy too. The fish comes in 3 giant pieces. They are soft and crispy but a bit too oily. The grilled chicken was good and everything blended well arpubd the flour tortilla. Halfway thrpugh our catching up, my phone died. Although there are available sockets around the restaurant, we sat from it. So I asked our server if I can give them my phone to charge and they willingly accepted it. Overall, staffs are very attentive and fast. Food is good. The toilets are downstairs though. They also have a smoking area and a bar. Few parking spaces around but there is a parking lot across. Great place to hang out.

Overpriced food and mediocre taste. Service needs improvement. I must have asked for a glass of…read morewater 4X.

Before anything else, I'm sure you want to know what a Chalupa is! The word 'chalupa' comes from…read morethe Mexican-Spanish word for a canoe or small boat. It is made from corn which is fried and becomes crispy, flaky. Julio's Home of the Chalupa is the American chalupa version. Theirs is a deep-fried flat bread which is chewier and thicker than a traditional chalupa. The fillings are usually ground beef, cheese, sour cream, and lettuce. My brother introduced me to this place and it is just so good! Think of it like a thick taco! Crispy, chewy goodness with every bite. If it's your first time to eat here, go for the traditional chalupa! Be careful with the Chipotle sauce but, it does make the chalupas taste better. The most recent time I ate here, they now serve a dessert chalupa! The chocolate sauce they use is so thick and creamy. It was addictive! :P

A chalupa is either a small boat or a Mexican street food. Luckily instead of having to lug an…read moreaquatic vessel home every time I go to Julio's Home of the Chalupa, I get chewy, crispy puffs of deliciousness. More accurately, you get a puffy taco shell, made by deep frying a freshly rolled out piece of dough, filled with your choice of meat, vegetables, and sauce. The chalupa shell is the star of the show here. Its crisp golden crunch yields to a soft, chewy inside. I'd eat it with just sauce. Chipotle sauce, to be exact. Julio's gives a choice of regular crema sauce and spicy chipotle sauce. Crema finds itself somewhere between sour cream and mayonnaise both in flavor and viscosity. The regular version here reminds me of a runnier and tangier shawarma sauce, and is good in its own right. However, I'm a chilihead and the Chipotle adds a nice smoky kick to the crema. Highly recommended. As for proteins, to be honest they take a backseat here. The ground beef is alright, and there's not too much gristle, but I far prefer the grilled chicken for the texture. It's firm and meaty and provides a contrast to the shell. All in all, I highly recommend Julio's' chalupas. It's a cut above a normal taco.

Like it a lot, unpretentious chill staff. Typifies dinning experience in Poblacion with fair…read moreprices. Exposed brick dimly lit space gives it that mysterious cool vibe. We had the 3 tacos - chicken adobo, lengua, and Sisig all excellent Sisig being the stand out. Also had the gizzard and kabob - both excellent.

The food was good a few things were different. The beans were lentils and not black or pintos. The…read moreMexican rice was like home. The guacamole was pretty water no thickness like in California. The service was nice and fast. The ambiance was fine customers enjoying their drinks while waiting on orders. I would return to try some different items on menu.

Taco Vengo is our new go-to taco place in Kapitolyo. Carlo and my brother LURVE eating here! It's…read morelocated inside a small compound; you'll see Nav and Longganisa Sorpresa at the entrance. Taco Vengo's tacos are not your typical steak, pork, or chicken choices. Where else can you get a Tempura taco with a Horchata? You can get both here and they do not scrimp on the ingredients! Since I've eaten here a few times already with Carlo, my favorite tacos are the BLT, Tempura Shrimp, and Grilled Salmon. I used to like the Pork Cheek Confit but, in my last 2 visits, the taco was just filled with FAT! It was too much for me to even swallow. So, I'm not sure if I want to order that again. :( For dessert, try their Chwaffle a la Mode! It's basically what will happen if a Churro and a Waffle have a baby. Fluffy yet crunchy, very good way to end the meal. For drinks, don't forget to try the Horchata! It's a rice drink with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Love the stuff! :D

Craving some tacos?? Look no further! This is the place you've been searching for!…read more Wedged within one of Kapitolyo's many food streets and alleys is this taco gem! With a teeny weeny sign among other teeny weeny signs as its only marker, it can be quite hard to find. But finding will definitely taste like success. The no-nonsense, all-cool set-up makes you feel like you are in Bangkok, stumbling upon your next best food find. The menu is no-nonsense, all-yum, making you feel like you have indeed stumbled upon your current best food find. Their mini tacos are loaded with flavor and are definitely the stars - the shrimp one is really good!!! - but feel free to get a burrito or a plate of nacho macho - nachos served with sous-vide eggs! A word of advice: wait for the food to settle in your tummy before deciding to order again because after devouring the mini tacos, your tongue will want to order on and on and on. I seriously wanted to order two more after having had two already.

Honestly, when Carlo finds out that there is a promo at Chili's, we will most definitely be there!…read moreHe loves this place. Seriously. Hahaha! We always end up ordering the Burger Bites and Unlimited Chips + Dip. I know it is a BIG chain but they serve really good American food and the service is amazing! One time a kid threw his toy plane into my drink (I did not do anything bad to the kid after, I promise). It wasn't the management's fault but they gave me a new drink and didn't charge me. :) Personally, since the food is quite heavy, I go for the Crispy Chicken Tenders and/or the Crispy Chicken Salad. When I am really hungry I order the Southern Smokehouse Burger or the Country Fried Steak. Big burger with bacon strips and onion rings or a deep fried steak? Bring on the meat! When I'm here, I prefer to just drink my Liter Mug of Beer or Strawberry Margarita on the rocks. Very chill and cozy place to be with friends and family. Always a favorite!

I've always been a fan of Chili's. I love their food and I've always had a good experience whenever…read moreI'm at any of their branches. Although they are a bit expensive, I still think with Chili's quality of food, it's all worth it. I personally like their Fish and Chips. It's pretty hard to impress me when it comes to this dish but theirs is one I would recommend to anyone! The fish is perfectly seasoned and the batter it's coated with is equally satisfying! The tartare sauce that comes with it also help the fish shine. Chili's is also known to have the best frozen strawberry mojito and I must agree! It's super good, I could actually have three to four glasses of this drink in one sitting. Their regular mojito isn't bad at all either but as a big strawberry fan, I'd always prefer the pink perfect concoction.

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.

Z Roof Deck lives up to its name as a solid rooftop bar in Poblacion. While it isn't the highest…read morevantage point in the area, it still offers a great perspective of the neighborhood, with particularly nice views of the illuminated Rockwell buildings and the distant BGC skyline. The atmosphere is definitely a vibe--chill and social. Music starts up later in the evening (around 9 PM, I believe), which helps transition the mood as night falls. We visited fairly early and enjoyed the shift when the music began. However, one interaction notably dampened the experience. A brief, joking conversation with a bouncer took an unexpectedly dark turn. When I lightheartedly asked if anyone had ever tripped on the spiral staircase, he replied, "Only if I throw them off." Joking or not, for someone responsible for patron safety, this felt in poor taste and sounds like he wants to look or sound intimidating. It's a remark that unfortunately sticks with you. And it was of bad taste. Overall, Z Roof Deck has much to offer in terms of views and ambiance, but attention to staff training and customer interaction would elevate it from a good spot to a great one. 2 star from poor choice of words from the security at the roof deck. You want to be funny? Tell a better wholesome joke.

The happy hour is awesome- you get a free drink! The view is cool, you can see a lot of the city…read morefrom here. The only drawback coming here is that you need to buy a bracelet and put a minimum amount 300 pesos per person but if you choose your poison correctly it can get you 2 drinks or 3 beers :)