{ featured resto: mexicali }

if you're craving for burritos the San Francisco way, then you should head straight to the nearest mexicali branch in your area. with 10 branches in the metro, you're sure to satisfy your taqueria craving!


there are different styles of burritos: grilled steak, barbeque chicken and barbeque pork to name just a few. of course there are quesadillas, tacos and tortilla chips. and to cater to the diet-conscious people out there, mexicali also offers vegetarian meals.

for a Php500.00 worth of meal for 2 pax, this is what you can have:

quesadilla cheese and garlic for Php 89.54
onion-grilled burger with cheese for Php132.00
chilaquiles rice salad for Php189.00

and is it tummy-filling, you ask. it definitely is! what are you waiting for? vamos! vamos!

{ feautured resto: mangan }

MANGAN is a Kapampangan term meaning "EAT". With that, one would know what to expect if you eat in this Kapampangan inspired restaurant with over 4 branches in the metro (plus a branch in Mexico, Pampanga).

Mangan and Company, Incorporated was established in September 22, 2000 to provide support to Mangan Restaurant wherein its paramount mission is to be admired in the local restaurant industry as having efficient and guest friendly operations by providing excellent kapampangan cuisine and Filipino specialties, the best customer service, a unique setting and value for money. (source)


Shown above is a lunch meal my family and I enjoyed over the weekend. With the causal dining it offers, I would say the price range of each menu is just average. With its sour taste, you will definitely love their version of Sinigang na Babi (babi means pork in Kapampangan). The platter-full Crispy Pata, at PHP400++, is a must-have for beer lovers. And the Sago't Gulaman is a delectable sweet drink for anyone who craves for something uniquely Pinoy.

I would absolutely come back to chow more of their Kapampangan cuisine!