The food here is really really good, definitely authentic! We've been to Mexico twice, so we're…read moresurprised to find really authentic Mexican food in QC. The wait staff are friendly and efficient, the ambiance could use a lot of work hence only four stars despite the food and service being spectacular. The tables are very rickety and need replacing. I look forward to the day this place gets a full renovation & I can give it 5 stars. However, for now it's definitely our to-go Mexican resto, and we'll be coming back in the future for more.

Might be the best Fil-Mex resto in the area. Service is fast, the staff are very attentive. And the…read moreambiance is cozy and no too crowded. Will def recommend and will go back again.

There was one time where I wanted nothing but burritos. I don't know. I get these cravings…read moresometimes. The odd thing is... I don't really like burritos. Sometimes, there's too much rice and it ends up being rice and wrap and not much else. And the rice isn't even all that good either, depending on where you go. Or it has too much tomato which doesn't really do much for my sensitive stomach. Thankfully, Mexican Express does it right. They actually have a good proportion of everything: meat, rice, cheese, lettuce and salsa. That's a rarity. A good rarity. It's cooked right in front of you so you should be ready to wait for your order. It'll be worth it though, I promise. I've gone there to order burritos for lunch and once I get home, they're still as good and as warm as if I had them right there and then. The super burrito is BIG. Big and the filling reaches from end to end. The place itself is pretty small though so I really wouldn't recommend it for a party of larger than two. If you want to scratch that mexican food itch and have a group of buddies with you, don't be afraid to get something to go and head off somewhere bigger.

We unexpectedly got some nachos at the middle of the night, like 10-ish PM. It's a long story, but…read morenow we were looking for ways to get some dips for those nachos, so we cruised along Maginhawa thinking of ideas. Good thing Mexican Express was still open, so we gave it a try. PROS: The staff were kind enough to let me purchase the add-ons only with without even purchasing an actual meal. For a couple of cheese sauces, a serving of jalapenos, and sour cream, I think I spent just a little over a hundred pesos; When we munched our nachos and dipped it in the sauces, they're actually quite good. It's authentic sour cream and jalapenos, and they all mix well. CONS: Their cheese sauce looked runny and blobby inside the fondue pot. But I should not have judged a book by its cover, or cheese sauce by its consistency. It actually tastes pretty decent - tangy and creamy. TL;DR: I look forward to actually eating Mexican Express' actual food mainly because of the good experience we had with their add-ons.

Overall rating: 3.25…read more This restaurant is in soft opening phase, so I expected the usual gaps in food availability and service. I went in for the slow-cooked BBQ pulled pork but was told that all it had was grilled chicken. The grilled chicken was okay, and the three dips that were served with the meal were actually really good. Portion size was small, and service was slow even with half a dozen people in the kitchen. Also, I requested whipped potatoes as one of my two sides, but was served the mac 'n cheese instead. When I asked the server to replace it, the server politely told me that my tape receipt indicated my order was mac 'n cheese and not whipped potatoes, and then quickly retreated behind the counter. To be fair, I enjoyed the mac 'n cheese--the pasta was al dente and well-coated with cheese sauce. #TheFoodCrawlers

The first time I tried El Jefe was at BrewfestMNL. It was my first time to try Elote and I loved…read moreit! I ate 2-3 orders per day in 3 days. You do the math; it's that legit! My big mistake after the event was that I didn't ask where their restaurant was located. :( Fast forward to a food trip weekend with Carlo and by chance or the workings of the universe, we found their restaurant! The moment we entered the shop, I knew what I had to order: Elote! But, I also ordered a few new items to try. For the tacos, we got their 3 flavors. The pulled pork was my favorite! Also, their salsa verde is very good. Please do try their Horchata too! I've tried it in other Mexican restaurants. By far, their version is my favorite. Also, the prices cannot be beat. Honestly, just about every dish on the menu is Php150-250. At this point, I would like to rave about their Elote! An Elote is a grilled corn on the cob and a popular street food in Mexico. They slather it with mayonnaise (I think they use crema in Mexico, but I'm not complaining!) then sprinkle it with a good amount of cheese and paprika or chili. Before you sink your teeth into in, squeeze some lime or calamansi and EAT! Love, Love, Love it! :D

The Good: Good but affordable Mexican food! As authentic as it gets (the lady who owns it is half…read moreMexican) The Bad: Abit out of the way, plus parking in this area is tough! The Pro-tip: Try the ELOTE and HORCHATA - thank me later! El Jefe started out a s one of mainstays of BrewfestMNL. Personally, I got hooked on the ELOTE (Mexican Corn) - which I've always wanted to try since I've been seeing it on the food channels! Another personal favorite is the HORCHATA - possibly the best (and closest to the real thing, from what I hear) in the metro!! The regular menu offerings are nothing to sneeze at either! The Street Tacos are also part of my go-to order for this place! Amazing value at 3pcs per order - these soft taco goodies come in chicken, beef and lengua. Personally, I don't like ox tongue but for this place I'll always make an exception! Will we be coming back: Yes, almost every time we're in the area!

For the longest time, Mexikombi has been making the rounds (literally!) around the metro, serving…read moreup decent, affordable Tex-Mex food out of a refurbished '74 Volkswagen Kombi. In fact, I used to spot them everywhere from Katipunan to the Saguijo parking lot. The weird thing is, I was never really able to try their food, until they finally put up their own brick-and-mortar restaurant at the ground floor of the Sterten Place building along Maginhawa Street. Mexikombi doesn't advertise itself to be 'authentic Mexican,' which I like. There are so many establishments out there, touting themselves as authentic Mexican places, but they serve burritos. Nitpicking aside, the great thing about Mexikombi is that whatever they have on their menu, they execute especially well. I had the grande Chorizo Burrito, which, for 200 pesos, was exactly what I needed. I was hungry past the point of being civil to my friends, and the huge, piping-hot burrito stuffed with rice, veggies, cheese, beans and what I gather was longganisa, was absolutely perfect. It was comforting and filling, and being a spice addict, I actually requested for a bigger bowl of Mexikombi's spicy house-made sauce. My only comment, perhaps, would be that they serve the burritos with free salsa in the future, if only to elevate the taste experience! I was also able to try their Pollo soft tacos, one of their bestsellers on the menu. No wonder, the chicken has been roasted to perfection and you can tell that the dudes behind Mexikombi take great care to execute their dishes well. A shout-out must also go to their Carnitas, which are oily as hell, but I would gladly cheat death to eat it again. My friend ordered the carnitas soft tacos, and the first thing I noticed was that the crunchy strings of pork were virtually swimming in oil. It was both exciting and horrifying at the same time. Let's be real, though: who can resist pulled, spiced pork that's been simmering in its own rendered fat? A boring person, that's who. I also really like their churros. I am no churro afficionado, but I like how the churros are kind of custard-y in the middle, which adds a great twist when you sink your teeth into the first crunchy bite. Bravo, Jake C. and buddies! I am a believer in Mexikombi.

We were looking for breakfast eating establishment instead of an all you can eat restaurant. Found…read morethis place within walking distance from our hotel. I ordered a chicken burrito and my husband had the Bangus breakfast meal. The place is clean. Staff are friendly. Price is reasonable. And the best part.... Food was actually good. Not greasy, not salty and very tasty. Thumbs up from us. Definitely highly recommended and will be back soon.

This is now one of maybe three places I can now count on for yummy street tacos made with corn…read moretortillas. Guisados is on Congressional Ave Ext., across the street from Box Park, more or less, and it has a decent amount of parking. I ate inside because it's just been so hot. Based on the menu and past reviews, I went for the 3 taco sampler, with beef balbacoa, carnitas, and pork belly. I was not disappointed: for P179, I got 3 tacos, refried beans (frijoles) and rice on the side. The beans were a lovely addition; the rice, which had been refried and some meat mixed in, not necessary. Well, it's pretty good - the beef tastes like caldereta, a rich, stewed flavor with olives and tomatoes; the carnitas, marinaded in beer and orange, was tender, if not particularly distinct. The pork belly tasted exactly as it should. All had a good sprinkling of cilantro and shredded onion; a spritz of lime over the top, together with some spicy green salsa, seasoned the tacos to their full potential. Too bad they don't up the drinks menu; I could have used a Corona or a nice frozen shake with this. Worth going back to; hope they keep this up.

We called in ahead of time to ask the nearest landmark and my bad, I should've not asked. Haha. One…read morewon't definitely miss this - there's a big Guisados signage welcoming eveyone. They've got airconditioned area and an al fresco. They were still on their soft opening and I counted far too many staff. They were courteous enough to have us seated inside. The Main Event 5 Taco sampler - pork carnitas - beef barbacoa - chicken - chorizo - pork belly Cilantro rice Corn Sprite San Mig Light Quesadilla 6 spicy pcs wings When you say, build-your-own taco, I really thought I can choose what filling I wanted for my taco. That's not what we've got. Staff said we can build our own taco by the sauces - red salsa, green salsa, pickled chili, and spicy red salsa. Prolly it's because they're still on their soft opening and I'm sure there's more to come. The sauces were something you knew were whipped inside their kitchen, that's something nice and unique for Guisados. For me, the tacos we've had were best paired with the red salsa sauce. Reasonable price for beers, too!! Top picks were pork barbacoa, spicy wings and quesadilla. The taco sampler were smaller than usual, but that's okay. Chicken was tender, although for us it wasn't spicy enough. We took quesadilla home and it was still soft and chewy even when cold. The only flavor left in my mouth was cilantro, and the sampler tasted all the same to me. Plus points for their minimalist ambience, it was well-lit. Comfort room was clean, too. Sadly, there was no wifi yet at the time of visit. There's still quite a few things that need to improve taste-wise, but this tex-mex is a promising and great find around Tandang Sora area. Hey guys, you might wanna swing by! Lastly, the staff had my name wrong. Lol. We were billed less than P900 for two.

"Food that makes you smile". That's a promising tagline, isn't it? And when you do get a look at…read moretheir menu, it does make you smile. At least it makes me smile. What you have are a bunch of decently sized, decently priced dishes which taste really good despite the low price tag. And a bit of backstory: this place had me the instant I saw it because of one simple fact: their name. I was rather close to my grandmother. She was the reason I learned how to cook. So when she passed, a love of food and the knowhow to prepare it was pretty much the one thing that I got from her. So finding somewhere that served good food that had her name? Definitely made my day. There's a certain homey vibe to this place despite the odd choice of food combination. Really: pasta, wings and mexican food? Intriguing. I think thing I love the most about this place is that they know the value of the combo meal. For 150php, you get two of their dishes as well as iced tea. That's a really good deal and perfect for indecisive people like me. They also have bulk orders for bigger parties or just in case you need to feed a bunch of people. Of all the places I've seen, this is probably one of the best deals in the Maginhawa area. If you're looking for a good, filling meal... I say give Felicidad a try.

As a native New Yorker I have to say this place is excellent and worth the visit. Their pizza is…read moregreat and the service was awesome. If you love pizza you should go here.

This is as close to authentic Italian food as I have ever got (at least as far as New Jersey…read moreItalians go). Eating at Napoli's reminds me of dining in with an Italian family inside their house. If dining here for the first time, make sure you have emptied both stomachs as all of their menu items, from salad to pasta to pizza, have very generous servings and great for sharing. They cut their pizza slices New York style - it enables you to experience folding your pizza slice in half, and then taking a bite of that double-layer cheesy pizza goodness (with your desired toppings, of course). I generally do not like anchovy as a pizza topping, but I'm willing to make an excuse for the way they prepare it through Howie's Special. The Chicken Cesar Salad and Eggplant Lasagna are noteworthy must-tries. Napoli is a good alternative to your mainstream Italian chain, with much better tasting food.