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    Rowena's

    4.7 (6 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Mariel F.

    Buko tarts, salmon chips, nuts, honey, coffee and so much more. This is what you can get from the biggest and most successful pasalubong house in Tagaytay, Rowena's. It's more than just a store now, it's become a tourist attraction in Tagaytay and for good reason, they sell incredibly delicious food. I came here once with my family and helped myself to the samples being given by a lady inside the store. It was full and around me were hoards of people buying boxes of tarts and pies. I wanted to know who Rowena was and I had to ask one of the attendants. Me: Ate, sino si Rowena? Ang galing niya! Daming bumibili. Attendant: (points to the corner) Yun po, yung namimigay ng kinakain n'yo, milyonaryo na yan ma'm! Masipag kasi eh. Turned out Rowena was the one giving out samples. I didn't expect to see her working along the sidelines, giving away tarts as if she didn't own the entire place. It was refreshing to see someone like her who has not let all her success stop her from doing what others would call a menial task. And why would she? I'm guessing she considers her creations (the tarts and all) her babies and seeing people enjoy them is just as enjoyable as raking in the cash.

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    Leslie's Restaurant Tagaytay - Bbq short ribs. This too was very delicious.

    Leslie's Restaurant Tagaytay

    4.1(39 reviews)
    5.0 km
    ₱₱₱

    What a view! It was super windy the day I visited, but this was such a beautiful view while…read moreenjoying lunch. Ordered the KINILAW NA TANIGUE (fish Ceviche) & fried fish. Food was really good. Loved the fish ceviche. It was my first time trying this dish. Staff were ok. Great place to take pics.

    Leslie's Restaurant in Tagaytay hasn't changed over the years: the menu, the sumptuous cacauphony…read moreof tastes and aroma that fills the air, and to-die landscape remains to be the elements, that drive thousands to this mecca of sorts. I've come back from afar and wanted to dine again, on their bulalo and voila, the crowds descended like hungry wolves which made my trip, more interesting and exciting. The mist from an unstoppable showers was complicit in creating an avant garde of magical beauty as we sat down and ordered our culinary delights. The huge one sized bulalo was to die for, bone marrow was salivating, meat was super tender and the soup reminds me of honey in some sense. Their dinakdakan was sliced and presented in its usual sense, aromatic with the spices and pork fat that to me, defines what truly was an epicurean Filipino classic dish. Their "grilled squid" was sliced perfectly and tasted like no other, chewy but tasty, squiddy but came with a combination of spices that reminds me of the sea. The tilapia was mainstream, grilled perfectly but and with fresly cut tomatoes and onions which enriched the usual restaurant menu. I can go on and on but the beauty of Tagaytay was in its View To A Kill, mist laden but as the sun came to slowly diminish the fog, a paradise of sorts appeared from the front of the restaurant like a gods was of Athena on a bright morning day. So, if you're in the Philippines, head to Leslie's Restaurant in Tagaytay and mix in with the crowd who come from all over towns and countries to enhance their culinary experiences in a nation of maikling and happy people. Oh one more observation, the servers were great, smiling as always, kind and knowledgeable about the dishes they serve... TGIS was an important part of the experience, too. So, as I go back home to California, I feel am truly richer than yesterday and more content with my visit of the Philippines with this stimulating culinary experience!

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    Leslie's Restaurant Tagaytay - Goodies and sweets, cookies

    Goodies and sweets, cookies

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    Concha's Garden Cafe

    Concha's Garden Cafe

    4.1(11 reviews)
    2.1 km
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    I'm a regular customer of Concha's Garden Cafe! I've been a patron of all three branches, Silang,…read moreTagaytay, and Tomas Morato. I especially like the cozy and very Filipino design of the restaurant which makes me feel at home. The menu consists of all time favorites from all over the country, but my favorite is their Laoya. It's a dish from the south very similar to Nilagang Baka, but with a hint of sweetness. It comes with a dipping sauce which makes it unique. Their coffee is made extra special with balikutsa as sweetener. I'm so looking forward to their new branch in Tagaytay Highlands!

    Came here with a big group of 10, we chose this place due to the view you'll see eating outdoor,…read moreordered a bunch of dishes, the food was alright Tagaytay is known for their Bulalo, so we ordered their Bulalo, unfortunately it was way TOO SALTY and ended up not liking it, also couldn't complain because we split the dish into smaller bowl already before we were able to taste it, all the other dishes were nothing to praise about either definitely just paid for the view All "servings" were supposed to be family style but I'd say they servings were on the smaller side compare to their pricing, again we were willing to pay for the view just a heads up for the future patrons that will dine here Unfortunately we really were not impressed by the food 2/5 for food 5/5 for the view PSA---- ₽70/rice

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    The Grill by Antonio's

    The Grill by Antonio's

    4.0(2 reviews)
    2.8 km

    The restaurant is like an old fashion Filipino house. It would feel like you're visiting your…read morefamily home and of course they would most likely have your favourite Filipino food. I like the ambiance of the place and the simple no muss, no fuss interior. Specially because you're in Tagaytay, at the end of the night after you go around the area you'd want to dine somewhere relaxing and stay at a place that feels like home before you go back to your hotel room or before you go back to the city. The last time I was here it was about an hour before closing time so there were only a few patrons left and I know that in other restaurants the staff would most likely be impatient or it'd be noticeable that they have somewhere to be which is of course understandable but in their case, you couldn't see a hint of it on their faces or actions. Though we didn't take long and got out before closing. I would recommend you try their: Laing (I love laing, I'd order it anywhere) and Pork Binagoongan. They have quite a number of items on the menu, I'm sure you'd be able to find what you're craving for there and that they'd satisfy that craving with really good food. How's your dining experience at Antonio's?

    I hope God has forgiven us for indulging at The Grill by Antonio's last Holy Week. I'm not sure if…read moreit was on a Maundy Thursday or Good Friday when our aimless driving (we were actually looking for malls that were open as we were already getting bored at home) led us to this favorite resto in Tagaytay. To be fair, we did, for the most part, stick to the no red meat rule. We dined on Pusit, Sinigang na Bangus, Ensaladang Mangga, and Spicy Ginisang Hipon. Unfortunately, my brother just had to have Pork Barbecue that day, so #FAIL. Holy Week at The Grill is a crowded affair. In fact, we had to wait in line before we were seated. We had to wait some more for our food to be served, but the taste of their home-cooked Filipino meals were more than enough to make up for it.

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    Diner's Bulalo

    Diner's Bulalo

    3.3(4 reviews)
    4.5 km

    After month over month of restrictions and worries, Yet it's the weekend, We deserve all the raves!…read moreYayGrilled squid and Bulalo for Luuuunnch-ie! Every bite has all the tangs. The grilled squid is perfect and the beef bulalo was so tender while the meat holds tight to the bone. But when you take a bite, it comes clean from the bone, which is a good thing but I didn't expect that, tbh. And I was happy. Thank you @dinersbulaloofficial for a well-deserved lunch. A 2 to all the chefs behind this perfection. This place is great! Al-fresco wise, the atmosphere is chill and cool and the staffs were friendly. Do yourself a favor and visit this restaurant in Tagaytay. Their service is unmatched. - - - #YourFoodtographer #FoodGrammerPh #ChewManila #ChibogTayoPh #FilipinoFood #FoodPorn #EatsASmallWorld #EatPilipinas #Food #Foodaholic #FoodForFoodies #FoodiesInternationalChat #FilipinoStyle #FilipinoBreakfastClub #FoodBlogger #FoodBlogFeed #FoodEnthusiast #FoodInfluencerPh #HomeCooking #HomeMade #KitchenHacks #PagkaingPinoy #PanlasangPinoy #PinoyBreakfast #PinoyFoodie #TaraSaSouth #WhatToEatPh #WhatsForBrunch

    My uncle took us on a road trip to Tagaytay City and along the way we saw a bunch of restaurants…read morethat offer "bulalo". Bulalo is a traditional Filipino beef shank soup that is popular in this part of the country. I personally chose Diner's Bulalo because they claim to have the best soup in Tagaytay and their dining area offers guests a view of the Taal Volcano (famed as the smallest active volcano in the world). Plus dining at a restaurant overlooking an active volcano has been a pattern for me ever since I was introduced to an Indonesian buffet in Bali that overlooked Mt. Batur. I wanted to have the same experience in The Philippines. Anyway, service here was great! The restaurant got packed fast with locals and foreign tourists so we were lucky enough to get seats with the view! WE ORDERED -------------------- - Beef Bulalo - Their specialty is a must! The beef was tender and they also offer free broth refills. Perfect soup during our windy day adventure in Tagaytay! For dipping I prefer fish sauce with calamansi and a bit of chili for a kick! - Crispy Pata - Crunchy, but not a big fan because some parts were lightly burnt. - Fried Chicken - light batter, but still crunchy and good. - Grilled Stuffed Squid - Simple squid dish stuffed with onions, tomatoes, and herbs. It's marinated with light soy sauce and it's usually dipped in spicy soy sauce with calamansi. Overall, the bulalo did not disappoint! This is a perfect restaurant for out of towners!

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    Rowena's - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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