Mexican cuisine is a style of food that originated in Mexico with a considerable Spanish influence. Mexican cuisine is known for its varied flavors, colorful decoration, and variety of spices.

Outside Jalapeño
There are only a few places where I can have my Mexican food fest here in Manila. I wish there could be more options to choose from but only a few made it to my list. Because there are only a few Mexican restaurants here in Manila, I believe that the competition is stiff. If you’re a new player in the market, you have to give your customers a different kind of experience. Actually, this is what I have experienced with Jalapeño Cantina Mexicana, the newest Mexican restaurant in town. Continue reading →

Nacho Grande, 350 pesos
Before, there are only a few Mexican restaurants to choose from. Now, we have more choices and one of which is Agave Mexican Cantina. Agave Mexican Cantina have been around for two years with its first branch at Eastwood. Then, they’ve expanded with additional two branches, one is Shangri-La Mall and one in SM North EDSA’s SkyGarden. Continue reading →
There are only quite a few Mexican restaurants in Manila that can be considered good. The only three restaurants that come to mind whenever I have Mexican food cravings are Chilli’s, Mexicali and Tia Maria’s. I’m glad that there is a new Mexican restaurant in town that serves fresh and quality Mexican food. It’s called Ristras, and is the hottest Mexican place to be in Manila right now.

photo by @oddharmonic
Ristras refer to the “arrangements of drying chile pepper pods” (according to Wiki). It is done to preserve the chilis or can also be used as a design ornament. I am guessing that this is the reason why the restaurant was named as such: it gives hungry customers the Mexican imagery.
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Chilli’s Greenbelt 1
We went to Chilli’s at Greenbelt 1 to “baptize” Sha’s Chilli’s experience and if you haven’t been there yet (because there are only three branches in Metro Manila), you’ll get acquainted virtually with what Chilli’s has to offer by reading this. Continue reading →
When I really crave for burritos, Mexicali is the place to be. I am really a fan of Mexican food here in Mexicali. Karla and I usually frequent the Mexicali restaurant in Glorietta but we have also tried Mexicali in Megamall
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Grilled Steak Burrito and Cheese and Garlic Quesadilla Combo ( you can tell the waiter, burrito and quesadilla combo, you can choose your own burrito and quesadilla, Php 275.00)
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