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! :)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Perfect for lunch and if you're a fan of Spanish or Latin American food, Cocina Juan draws people…read morein with their colorful, charming facade and promising recommendations from diners. Stepping inside, we were greeted by their cupcakes, which I found slightly distracting from the whole Latin American concept. Apparently, it's a good representation of what to expect. Although the interiors were consistent with Cocina Juan's facade--small but beautiful and culturally apt, their dishes were a fusion of Spanish delicacies and American comfort food. I opted for the Chicken Cheese con Chimichurri (see photos). It was a hearty meal for P200: The chicken was moist and perfectly cooked, though I would have liked more heat on my chimichurri and perhaps a more generous topping of it; the cheese was a nice surprise, but I wasn't a big fan. I also would've liked a bit more cherry tomatoes to compliment the sweet sinful char of the grilled chicken. I found this meal perfect with their classic lemonade drink, which thankfully wasn't that sweet because I had a bit of a sore throat that day. Finally, we gave in to the sweet cupcake temptation. I had the red velvet just to be safe. Though it didn't disappoint in terms of flavor, I found the cake base a bit too heavy and sticky. The cream cheese though was the saving grace. Not bad if only their brewed coffee was available. (It did become available later when we were halfway done with our cupcakes.) Overall, it was a good lunch. Now I'm just dreaming about what their burrito and taco selections taste like.

Let's us all bow our heads and give a moment of silence to thank the powers of the universe that…read moreburritos exist. Okay, we're done and I would like to say that burritos are fantastically one of my favorite food ever. And all its Tex-Mex cousins like tacos and nachos have a special place in my heart too. That's why I'm so happy that Cocina Juan is back for Maginhawa for good. Cocina Juan serves Nicaraguan and Tex-Mex food in their hippie-vibe, free-spirit art restaurant. During the Maginhawa road works a year or two ago, they had to shut down for a while. But now they're back, and they have cupcakes! PROS: They renovated the place so it's roomier and I still love their décor; Food is as good as before. Their Everything-on-it Nachos is a family favorite. And of course, their burritos. Enough said; A bit of a wait time for made-to-order grilled food but the staff are so nice, you wouldn't mind. CONS: They don't serve complimentary nachos anymore; Serving sizes are still good enough but it was less compared to before they went on hiatus; A lot of their offerings got more expensive too. TL;DR: Cocina Juan is a restaurant with food so good that you'll come back over and over again.

Munchtown definitely gives me the munchies!…read more Though it isn't just snacks you bring when you're gonna watch a movie, it's good for a movie buddy too! I love having it for both dine in and take out. Plus, if you're late for a movie but you're starving you can give them your seat # and of course movie theatre and they'll deliver it straight to your seat -hassle free! And probably the most important thing I love about it is that for a really good price, you're getting a great meal out of it too! Specially if you're in a group, y'all can get the combo meals and when you think about it, you're only paying about a hundred each! Not bad right? What to try: Mini Black Angus Burgers, Corn Dog, Poutine - my personal favourite and the one thing I can't resist! Like if the BF would say he's getting one, I can't not get from his order. Also try their Burritos and Soft Tacos (Chipotle Chicken and Pulled Pork). What do you think of Munchtown?

The people behind Cyma have come up with a small joint beside the cinema area of Greenhills for…read moresome cinema snacks. Munchtown was in a corner filled with people lined up that got me curious. The movie was going to start in 30 minutes so my friends and me still had time to get snacks. Not impressed with the default cinema snacks of Greenhills, we decided to try out Munchtown. The kitchen is open and they prepare your snack right there upon ordering. I was still half full but just wanted to munch on some fries so we ordered their Chili Fries. I was surprised how huge the serving was and amount of Chili Con Carne smothered with it. I knew this was meant for sharing so I asked for an extra container. They also serve burgers but I have yet to try it out. My next goal is their Truffle fries, which of course would be delicious since anything is good with Truffle.

Call me odd but I don't really go to Army Navy for the Burritos. I go for everything else. I know,…read moreI know... everyone keeps raving about how good the burritos are, they're huge, they're really tasty, you should try them. I'll get to those eventually. For now, I have to try everything else on the menu first. Army Navy is probably the only place that managed to revive my tolerance for spicy food. To be honest, if I'm handed anything spicier than wasabi, I turn tail. Fast. I am not a fan. But oh, this place managed to win me over. First, there's the fries (lovingly smothered in mustard because I'm an oddball who smothers everything in mustard when given the chance). Normally, I prefer my fries thick cut and mealy but if we're talking about crisp shoestring potatoes, this. This is good. There's a subtle heat to them that grows the more you have but it's not a bad heat at all. It's flavorful and salty -- but not too salty. You can probably go without ketchup but you'll have to pry the mustard from my cold dead fingers. Then there were their quesadillas. Their cheese quesadillas. It was love at first sight. Warm, gooey... it was everything I wanted in cheese. It's served with this nice crisp salsa (again, a first. I can't stand raw tomatoes but I LOVE their salsa on these quesadillas) and this wonderfully spicy Army Navy sauce. I've asked time and time again what it is and what it's made of but they're not spilling the beans. Whatever it is, its perfect with that delicious square of melted cheese and tortilla. Notable mentions: their Libertea is good. You can REALLY taste the tea. This is what iced tea ASPIRES to be. The Freedom Toast is good, too. Definitely not what you'd want for breakfast. It's more of a dessert than a breakfast. Blame the ice cream. Army Navy is probably not where I'd go if I wanted a heavy meal... but it's definitely what I'd consider my definition of comfort food.

Always our go to place when we feel like we want to get stuffed with burgers and fries. The meat is…read morealways bursting with flavor and their classic fries are thinly cut, they tastes perfect in the mouth. The burritos are also a must try. With Army Navy, you'd surely get what you pay for.