Ándale, for your next taco Tuesday!
Mexican food is the ultimate comfort food and it’s everything you need wrapped inside a tortilla: protein and veggies–with that zesty kick of lime. Nacho-loving foodies rejoice as we discovered some of the newest Mexican joints in the Metro, some are authentic taquerias while some serve unique Mexican fusion dishes.
Su Casa Mexican Grill – BF Homes
Mi casa, su casa. This Mexican joint in the South makes you feel right at home with their authentic Mexican fares. Enjoy your special barbacoa (beef) tacos as you take in the beautiful interiors and murals of Su Casa. Aside from their tacos and burritos, they also serve burgers, wings, and their bestselling ribs.
Must try: beef tacos, camaron (shrimp) tacos, rack of ribs
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Aguirre Compound, Multinational Avenue, Multinational Village, Moonwalk, Parañaque
(0926) 634-9121
Lo de Alberto – City Golf Plaza
Lo de Alberto claims to be “the only authentic taqueria in the Philippines” and is one of the newest restaurants at the City Golf area. It is owned and operated by Chef Balam Nazar who ensures that everything tastes as good as the real deal back at home. Read more on the newest restaurants in City Golf Plaza here.
Must try: Hangover Nachos, Suadero (beef) tacos, horchata
No reservations accepted
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City Golf Plaza, Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas, Pasig
Drive-By Taco Shop – Aguirre
Drive-By Taco Shop is a car wash diner concept serving street tacos, burritos, and nachos.
Must try: Beef Sirloin Steak Burrito, Pulled Beef Brisket Mexilog, Queso and Jalapeno Nachos
No reservations accepted
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167 Aguirre Ave, BF Homes, Parañaque
(0917) 803-3663
El Chapo’s – The Yard Food Park
El Chapo’s is a Filipino-Mexican “food cartel” located at one the newest food parks in Quezon City. Aside from their standard menu of tacos and burritos, they also serve weekly/monthly special dishes.
Must try: Chicharitos (lechon sisig taco), El Dinamita, Fil-Mex Street Barbecued Corn
Related post: New Food Park Alert: The Yard at Xavierville, QC
No reservations accepted
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The Yard, 83 Xavierville Ave, Loyola Heights. Quezon City
(0920) 983-1619
El Phante – Gastro Park Kapitolyo
El Phante is a Thai-Mex street food stall inside the Gastro Park food park in Pasig. Their fusion dishes highlight the best of both cuisines while keeping everything under P200. See all vendors here.
Must try: Nachos con Mango, Spicy Chipotle Chicken Rice, Mango Tamarind Juice
No reservations accepted
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Gastro Park, #12 1st St, Kapitolyo, Pasig
Flip Guys – Maginhawa
Flip Guys is an American-Mexican fusion inspired garage diner. Specialties include burgers, burritos and quesadillas.
Must try: Flip Guys Salsa Burger, Flip Guys Paella, Cheese Quesadilla
No reservations accepted
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103 Maginhawa St., Teacher’s Village East, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 216-2594
Taqueria 101 – Parañaque
Taqueria 101 is the brainchild of Locavore’s Chef Mikel Zaguirre. His modern take on tacos and other Mexican favorites explain the addition of unique toppings like barbacoa, peri-peri chicken, and more.
Must try: Ox-tail Taco, Tortilla Lasagna, Nacho Fundido, Churros S’mores
No reservations accepted
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101 Doña Soledad Ave., Better Living, Parañaque
(0917) 722-5225
Triangulo – Quezon City
Triangulo is a unique American-Mexican joint specializing in tacos, wings, and burrito bowls. Their churros are a hit amongst foodies.
Must try: Slow Roasted Beef Taco, Buffalo Wings, Grilled Mexican Street Corn
No reservations accepted
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LG/F Diliman Commercial Center, Commonwealth Ave, Batasan, Quezon City
(0917) 718-2163
Guisados Restaurant – Quezon City
Guisados serves authentic Mexican food like stewed tacos, crunchy pork belly, and other specialties. Their showstopping dish is their whopping Roast Belly that comes in two serving sizes: 1/2 kilo (good for 4-5 pax) and 1/4 kilo (good for 2-3 pax).
Must try: Five Taco Sampler, Taco Burger, Roasted Pork Belly
No reservations accepted
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#1 Salinglahi Homes Congressional Ext, Brgy. Culiat, Quezon City
(0998) 313-7307
El Jefe Mexican Street Food – Maginhawa
El Jefe started out as a food market vendor where their bestselling chimichangas (deep fried burritos) are always sold out. Also dubbed as the ‘home of the elote’ or corn on a cob, make sure to try that too. Tacos, flautas, and other authentic Mexican dishes are also served. No time to go to their QC restaurant? Check out their restaurant page for announcements on where they’re headed next.
Must try: Elote, Chimichangas, tacos
No reservations accepted
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#4 Masinsinan St, Teacher’s Village, Quezon City
(0917) 811-2791
Lágrima – Legaspi Village
La Grima (which translates to tears in Spanish) is the newest coffee/taco concept in Makati. They make everything from scartch including their tortillas and slow cooked meat for their carnitas tacos.
Must try: Chorizo taco, carne asada taco, carnitas
No reservations acccepted
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G/F BSA Mansion 108 Benavides St. Legaspi Village, Makati City
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