The place is tucked in a one-lane alleyway that's a bit tricky to enter if there's incoming…read moretraffic, but once you get in, parking is spacious--enough for around a dozen cars. The property itself is quite large, with plenty of local shell chandeliers, old furnitures, and antiques to look at while you wait or wander. We tried the Fiesta Halo-Halo, and to be honest, there was nothing particularly special about it. We even made a special trip just to try it, but it didn't quite live up to the hype. At ₱181, it felt a bit pricey for what we got.

The establishment moved near CSI mall. Decided to try it…read more Ordered lunch and halo halo. The Food was just ok. However, The halo halo was surprisingly bad. For reference, I Ordered the halo halo served in the buko shell. Considering the place is supposed to be known for its halo halo - the place was a one and done for me. The cashier was also not friendly. Overall not a good experience.

After traveling 8,000 miles to serve as Guest of Honor and Speaker at Union Christian College, San…read moreFernando La Union Philippines, we were invited taste the culinary delights of Ilocandia at Natalna Grille and Restaurant. The restaurant is along the main highway and as you enter the building, you are immediately in view of the sea while stepping above the breakwaters ... the floor is made of bamboo with tables and furnitures that are naturally locally sourced, too. Organic and naturalist underrated and breathing the humid yet fresh sea smell is a bonus ambiance that makes you feel like dining in the middle of the sea. Our main course was seafood; grilled milkfish (Bangus), locally caught squid with tomatoes, onions and other aromatics. The fish was excellent which to me defined what I've missed for more than 20 years of studying and working away from home. The squid was oh my, chewy but smelled like fire and aromatics in one, garnished with tomatoes, onions and a stench of a little soy sauce. What's interesting was their Borodebod with mushroom ( we call it dinengdeng, for Ilocanos), a locally sourced assortment of vegetables: squash, okra, patola, mushroom etc... with fish sauce as part of its soup base. If you haven't had such dish, go to Natalna and enjoy such delight, it's not only delicious but wil keep you loving for at least 10-15 years longer. I do prevention programs in Los Angeles and cannot stress this more than anything. The Sisig was equally delicious, it had a crunchy component which is an edge away from others that we've tasted as I landed a few days back and on our way to this province. We had other dishes but perhaps having you drop by this restaurant would be best instead of my long descriptive and equally boring narrative about my return to this part of the world. Don't forget to come to this part of the world with an open mind, an empty stomach and a willingness to appreciate the beauty of other culinary dishes from what you've been used to. Enjoy and let me know if you have any question/s? Dr. Conrad Ulpindo, Los Angeles, California 2025 Trip to the Philippines - U.S. Fulbright Programs

Beachside restaurants that you can enjoy and relax and feel the sea breeze. The food is also…read moredelicious you can enjoy Filipino and Ilocano cuisine. They also have a good service.

Aloha cafe and restaurant located in barangay 1zansueta st San fernando la union a very nice…read moreplace . Serve Filipino and American food .sizzling and sashimi . Fresh kambing ,baboy and beef . And pre order of lechon for occasion can sit and sing with videoke while dining

The best baby back ribs in town! The place has been relocated to a larger place. Highly…read morerecommended.

I always hit this place up when I'm visiting the PI. They have that little driveway where you can…read moreget dropped off. They open the doors for you and their AC works good. This place is big inside, unlike the one we have here in Daly City Ca. Their food is good, I always order the budget meal.

Known as the house that fried chicken built. But the chicken we had looked sad. Plated with five…read morepieces of sweet potato fries. However, I liked their fried pork belly and shrimp sinigang and pata tim rice bowl. It's conveniently located along the national highway. Prices are reasonable (but I really felt duped by the size and quality of the fried chicken).

It is the main choice for Thunderbird Resort on premises food options. We had most of our meals…read morehere. Lunch and dinner items may not be all available. Ask what is popular and fresh. Breakfast is served here. It is the best our of all the meals. Good service but overall just ok.

Decently good beakfast. There is an omelette station, sotanghon soup, hard or soft boiled eggs,…read moresalads, muesli, filipino fare of salted egg, tuyo and daing. Main food viands consist of corned beef, hotdog, daing na bangus, adobo, beef tapa, and pancit. They also have breads and jams. Of course, 3 kinds of juices and coffee!

One of the restaurant options near the frontdesk of Thunderbird Resorts and Casino at Poro Point,…read moreLa Union. There is an entrance fee (consumable) of P200. We browsed through the 3 restaurants and chose this deli cafe because we were looking for a light late lunch. I got the chicken waldorf wrap and my husband got the Roast Beef sandwich. We had iced latte and hot americano as drinks. Drinks were ok, but nothing spectacular. The wrap used for the chicken waldorf was so thick. The filling was good but the wrap was so thick I didnt get to finish it. The roast beef sandwich was ok. Good views, good service.

Jollibee was our go to place to eat after a day in San Fernando. It definitely is different from…read morethe United States. They actually have plates and utensils. That made it feel like home. The staff were so courteous and helpful. The food was really tasted different in the Philippines. The spicy chicken had a different kind of spice that's packed with heat, but a smooth kind of heat. And the way they packed the rice made it so much easier to eat. I also tried the tuna pie! It was yummy! It was a tuna melt in a crispy outer shell. The overall atmosphere was very friendly. The only thing for me is the bathrooms. I'm one of those who rate the bathrooms too.

This Jollibee location is open 24 hours, so perfect for your midnight fried chicken cravings or a…read morepit stop for that long drive on your way south to Manila or north to Laoag. They offer your typical Jollibee meals - Jollibee fried chicken meals with rice, with sweet Filipino-style spaghetti, Pancit Palabok, boneless Bangus. If you're looking for a more American option, they also have hot dogs, chili dogs, burgers (or Yumburger), and spicy BBQ corn (so good!). For dessert, their famous peach mango pie - get the three for Php 68.00 for a good deal! Take-out is easy too.

The ambiance is really cool! So colorful, happy vibes, comfy pillows to sit on.. food is great I…read moreordered the Carbonara with ham and cheese panini and the giant drink that I can't remember what they call it but as far as I remember it's bottomless too! Great experience and money wise!

I love their fries with loads of cheese, and those bottomless drinks are totally worth the money!…read moreAnd the whole place is very colorful, and tumblr-like, worth taking photos of and so hipster. And it's a great place to study too!

Great little cafe! Tucked away and parking is limited, but it's definitely worth a visit in San…read moreJuan. You order and pickup from the counter, so no need to wait for a server. Service at the counters was friendly, but it did take a little bit for food to come out. It was well worth the wait, though! We ordered several options off the breakfast menu and everything came out delicious. I was seriously impressed by the quality of food and different ingredients used. We have a few more days in San Juan so I'm hoping to come back to try their lunch menu and some cocktails.

The complete breakfast was ok. Eggs a little soft even after asking for firm. Bacon was crispy and…read morejust how we like it. Wheat toast was good and the salad was fresh and not overdressed. The pancakes were ok but the bananas on top were strange. It would have been better with fresh cut bananas. The fried chicken had a great crust but the chicken was fatty. The ice tea was interesting and i would pick it again. The lady who took our order was friendly and helpful! I loved the soft music in the background. Nice that we could hear the waves and talk without screaming over the music. Very relaxing!