{"id":8032,"date":"2018-09-03T00:00:43","date_gmt":"2018-09-02T16:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=8032"},"modified":"2019-12-09T11:53:34","modified_gmt":"2019-12-09T03:53:34","slug":"tacos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/tacos\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Places to Get The Best Tacos in Metro Manila"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let’s only taco ’bout good food, shall we?<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

A taqueria is a Mexican restaurant that specializes in tacos, but it typically encompasses all things Mexican including burritos, quesadillas, and nachos. In this list, you’ll find oldies but goodies, tucked away holes-in-the-wall, and newbies that are slowly gaining popularity. Whether it’s classic Mexican or fusion, they all have one common denominator: they serve tasty Mexican delights that will keep you craving until your next return.<\/p>\n

And because not all of us are able to fly to Mexico on a whim to get street tacos, these restaurants are the closest thing to Mexico we can get for now. Search for these places on the Booky<\/a> app and check out their menus before visiting.<\/p>\n

Chihuahua <\/a>– Greenbelt 2<\/h2>\n

Chihuahua is a Tex-Mex grill and late night salsa bar, where customers queue to build their own taco, burrito bowl, burrito, and salads. At the end of the line is their big collection of hot sauce and salsa that are available to use. Customers are saying that they have the ‘best frozen margaritas’ in town. <\/em><\/p>\n

Fun fact<\/strong>: Owners Ines Cabarrus and Elian Habayeb are the founders of the MBKSR Awards (Manila's Best Kept Secret Restaurants).<\/pre>\n
\"Chihuahua\"
Photo by @inymontallana<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>G\/F Greenbelt 2, Esperanza St,Legazpi Village, <\/a>Makati
\n<\/a>+63 2 625-0106<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
A’Toda Madre<\/a> – Makati<\/h2>\n
A’Toda Madre is a tequila bar shelving an extensive 100+ bottles of Mexican tequila, mezcal and sotol. It is a drinking bar but also serves authentic Cali-Mex street food<\/em> such as the ceviche, grilled corn, chili verde con arroz and a taco sampler. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
Fun Fact:<\/strong> A'Toda Madre is Mexican slang meaning 'totally awesome'<\/strong><\/span><\/pre>\n
\"A'Toda
Photo by @ishiivillaseca<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"A'Toda
Photo from @atodamadretequila<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>G\/F Sunette Tower, Durban St. cor. Makati Ave., Poblacion, <\/a>Makati
\n<\/a>+63 998 999-1521<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Mexicali<\/a> – Trinoma<\/h2>\n
Mexicali is a pioneer in introducing Cal-Mex cuisine to the Philippine food scene. It’s owned by siblings Gonzalo, Dennis and Francesca Mabanta. The first outlet was opened in 1993 in Ayala Center Makati and has since grown into one of the biggest quick-service Mexican restaurants in the country.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Mexicali\"
Photo by @elchupacabraph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram<\/a>
\n4\/F Trinoma, North Ave. cor. Mindanao Ave., Sto. Cristo, <\/a>Quezon City
\n<\/a>+63 2 916-6477<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Mexikombi Casita<\/span><\/a> – Maginhawa<\/h2>\n
Mexikombi started out as a food truck serving Mexican street food from a restored 1974 VW Kombi. It was one of the pioneering vendors at StrEAT: Maginhawa Food Park before eventually opening <\/em>their first casita or “small home” in Maginhawa. <\/em><\/p>\n
\"Mexikombi\"
Photo by @francomalaya<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View their Instagram
\n<\/a>116 Maginhawa St., Diliman, <\/a>Quezon City
\n<\/a>+63 916 439-5549<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Taco Bell<\/a> – Gateway Mall<\/h2>\n
Taco Bell is a popular fast food chain from the States. Since the 1960’s, it has been a go-to place for quick tacos, burritos and other Mexican favorites. The franchise arrived to the Philippines in 2004 through the local Pizza Hut group. <\/em><\/p>\n
\"Taco
Photo from @tacobell<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>G\/F Gateway Mall, Araneta Centre, Cubao, <\/a>Quezon City
\n<\/a>+63 2 911-6400<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Tacos Chingones<\/a> \u2013 Poblacion<\/h2>\n
Tacos Chingones is the first ever taco cart in the country serving palm-sized authentic street tacos. It’s a concept from the people behind A\u2019Toda Madre<\/a>, the popular Mexican tequila bar along Durban St. <\/em>The cart can be found right in front of SOMS Noodle House and is open everyday from 5pm-2am.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"A\u00e2\u0080\u0099Toda
Photo by @followyourfeetfriday<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View the full menu<\/a>
\n5923 Algier St., Poblacion<\/a>, Makati
\n+63 998 998-2267<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Madeca<\/a> – Podium Mall<\/h2>\n
Inspired by the galleon trade, also called the Manila-Acapulco trade, MaDeCa (for MAnila-DE-aCApulco) fuses Filipino and Mexican cuisine together creating innovative dishes like the sisig burritos, lechon kawali mexikanin and salpicao tacos. They also offer traditional Mexican fare such as fish\/chicken tacos and chili con carne burritos and more.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Madeca\"
Photo by @mykmagistrado<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView branches<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>5\/F The Podium, 18 ADB Ave., Wack Wack, <\/a>Mandaluyong<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Faburrito<\/a> \u2013 The Columns<\/h2>\n
Faburrito is a quick serve and healthy Mexican restaurant that serves freshly prepared wraps, burritos and other Mexican specials. Faburrito prides itself in being a Christian-centered company, providing great service to customers, correct training and compensation for employees and giving back to society through the FabFoundation.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Faburrito\"
Photo by @anghaciendera<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>G\/F The Columns, Tower 2, Ayala Ave., Bel-Air, <\/a>Makati
\n<\/a>+63 2 576-3533<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Gorda<\/a> – Uptown Parade<\/h2>\n
Gorda Fil-Mex Urban Cuisine is a family-oriented restaurant serving redefined Filipino-Mexican comfort food and cocktails<\/strong>. Their Breakfast Taquito Sampler<\/strong> features a trio of tacos with Filipino breakfast classics: <\/em>beef tapa, pork tocino, and Vigan longganisa.<\/em><\/p>\n
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\"Gorda\"
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/figure>\n

\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n2\/F Uptown Parade, 38th Street cor 9th Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
\n(0956) 189-3580<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Tittos Latin BBQ + Brew<\/a> – Kapitolyo<\/h2>\n
Tittos is <\/em>the newest taco place<\/strong> located along foodie strip of Kapitolyo. It serves a menu of unique Filipino dishes with a Latin American twist<\/strong>. The sisig tacos uses pork maskara, chicharones and melted cheese.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
\"Tittos
Photo from @sinopinaseats<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n16 East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig
\n(02) 532-3414<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Gringo<\/a> – various branches<\/h2>\n
Gringo is a local concept from the Tokyo Bubble Tea group that specializes in Latin American and Tex-Mex specialties<\/strong> including chicken, ribs and burritos. They have a number of taco dishes but we especially love their Chili Con Carne Crispy Taco, Porky Pork Belly Taco, Latin Salpicao Taco, and Spicy Tuna Taco!<\/em><\/p>\n
Also featured in: <\/strong>18 of the Best BBQ Grill Joints in Manila That Will Make You Drool\"Gringo\"<\/pre>\n
\"Gringo\"
Photo from @gringoph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\nView all branches<\/a>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Drive-By Taco Shop<\/a> \u2013 Aguirre<\/h2>\n
Drive-By Taco Shop is a carwash diner concept serving street tacos, burritos, and nachos right beside CleanLab. They are currently open from 4pm to 11pm. <\/em><\/p>\n
\"Drive-By
Photo by @emildhernandez<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Drive-By
Photo by @bitepacker<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n167 Aguirre Ave., BF Homes, <\/a>Para\u00f1aque
\n<\/a>+63 917 803-3663<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Silantro Fil-Mex Cantina<\/a> – Kapitolyo<\/h2>\n
Silantro is a rustic local restaurant and homegrown concept from Dagupan serving the best of Mexican comfort food with a Filipino twist. Bestsellers include the beef nachos, soft tacos and caliente wings. <\/em><\/p>\n
\"Silantro
Photo from <\/span>@badguylevic<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nEast Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo<\/a>, Pasig
\n+63 2 654-9657<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Posporo<\/a> \u2013 Century City Mall<\/h2>\n
Posporo is a stall at Century City Mall\u2019s Hole in the Wall offering Fil-Mex comfort food. Their menu includes Mexican street tacos, burritos and tostadas paired with Filipino toppings like Tocino, Chicken Inasal, Sisig and more.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Posporo\"
Photo by @posporoph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Posporo\"
Photo by @spoonaroundtheworld<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>Hole In The Wall, 4F Century City Mall, Kalayaan Ave., Poblacion, <\/a>Makati
\n<\/a>+63 2 958-6554<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
El Chupacabra<\/a> \u2013 Poblacion<\/h2>\n
El Chupacabra is a Mexican-American restaurant serving street tacos, barbecue and cheap beer. The place originally served as the comissary of Mexicali but is now being swarmed by foodies and expats at night. The same group opened Se\u00f1or Pollo and Crying Tiger Street Kitchen, also in the same area. <\/em><\/p>\n
\"El
Photo by @happytummytravels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"El
Photo by @elchupacabraph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu
\n<\/a>View their Instagram account<\/a>
\n5782 Felipe St. cor. Polaris St., Makati<\/a>
\n+63 2 895-1919<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Lo de Alberto<\/a> \u2013 City Golf Plaza<\/h2>\n
Lo de Alberto claims to be \u201cthe only authentic taqueria<\/strong> in the Philippines\u201d and is one of the go-to 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. <\/em><\/p>\n
\"Lo
Photo by @aileenkingang<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nCity Golf Plaza, Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas, Pasig<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
La Chinesca<\/a> – Aguirre Ave.<\/h2>\n
La Chinesca is a Mexican concept by Chef Bruce Ricketts<\/strong> located in the same street in BF Homes where he first made his mark on the local culinary scene with his intimate degustation nook, Sensei Sushi. <\/em> Enjoy fresh tacos like Tripitas made with beef intestines & Guisada de Res made with beef shoulder & lengua. They recently opened their second branch at Rockwell’s The Grid!<\/em><\/p>\n
\"La
Photo from @lachinesca<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"La
Photo from @lachinesca<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n248C Aguirre St, BF Homes, Para\u00f1aque
\n(02) 738 0724<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Su Casa<\/a> – Paranaque<\/h2>\n
Su Casa, which was taken from the famous expression \u2018Mi Casa Es Su Casa\u2019 whih means, \u2018My house is your house\u2019,<\/strong> is a Mexican joint known for their authentic Mexican fare<\/strong>. Order some tacos, burritos and ribs and pair with their Unlimited Margarita for only Php 250\/head<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Su
Photo from @sucasaph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nAguirre Compound, Multinational Avenue, Multinational Village, Moonwalk, Para\u00f1aque
\n(0956) 167-9913<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
L\u00e1grima<\/a> \u2013 Legaspi Village<\/h2>\n
La Grima (which translates to tears in Spanish) is one of the best coffee\/taco concepts in Makati. They make everything from scratch including their tortillas and slow cooked meat for their carnitas tacos.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"La
Photo from @lagrimanila<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"La
Photo from @lagrimanila<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations <\/strong>accepted<\/b>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nG\/F BSA Mansion 108 Benavides St. Legaspi Village, Makati City<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Vengo<\/a> \u2013 Legazpi Village<\/h2>\n
Vengo is a modern taqueria<\/strong> in Makati serving tacos, burritos and rice bowls. They’re beginning to gain a reputation as one of the best places in the city to go from coffee to cocktails.<\/em><\/p>\n
Update:<\/strong> Enjoy Buy 1 Get 1 Pork Cheek Confit Tacos<\/strong> for \u20b1130 <\/strong>with Booky<\/a>! Read more HERE.<\/pre>\n
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\"Vengo\"
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Vengo\"
Photo from @gabbydevilla<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>Cojuanco and Sons Bldg, C Palanca cor Dela Rosa St, Legazpi Village, Makati
\n(0917) 164-6655<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Did we miss your favorite taqueria? Feel free to let us know what we’re missing out on in the comments section below. We’d love to know where you’ve been secretly stuffing yourselves with chili burritos and steak tacos!<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re not already enjoying the offline convenience of Booky, it\u2019s free to download on iOS App Store<\/a> and Play Store<\/a>. For restaurant owners, make sure your details on the Booky app is complete and up to date, email support@phonebooky.com.<\/p>\n
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