So I ordered a grilled chicken burrito. They were in halves. I only had one cause it really was…read morefilling. The other half, I took home. I thought it was kinda dry. My first burrito did have 99% rice so this one had a little less than 99% so I'd say it's better than that. The chicken was good. The veggies were just like some lettuce and beans. Dips were perfect. I'm not sure if this is authentic burrito, but I'm pretty sure it's not more of rice and not so bland. I can't say I've experienced better, but I guess they can do better. I think they're a bit pricey for most people. For me, it's just right considering how I was filled with just half the burrito (or I probably just have a tiny stomach to fill). Might try other stuff from here when I'm in the area. But I hope they do something with the dryness and bland taste of the food.

Not impressed. I'm a fan of Mexican food, and this is pretty disappointing. I ordered the Grilled…read moreChicken Burrito and it was 80% rice. That would've been okay had the rice been flavorful, but it was bland. The chicken in it was pretty good, but I wish there was just more. And where are my veggies and black beans? What burrito is this? I thought the garlic sauce would be the saving grace, but it tasted weird. Sana nag-Army Navy nalang ako. The nacho platter in terms of appearance was pretty exciting--colorful, lots of toppings, etc. But it also fell short. There was a lot of ingredients, but they tasted store-bought and pretty cheap. Again, I was looking for more black beans, jalapeno and a bit more spice. Contrary to its plating, the flavors I'm looking for in a good nacho platter was just not there. My friend ordered the Pollo meal and was also disappointed. If you're in Mega Food Hall, I suggest you skip them and jump right to the long queue at Frankie's where what you'll be paying for will be worth it.

Love their Garlic Sriracha!! :) I just wish they had plain rice. :(…read more Not a fan of their Quesadillas.

Buffalo Wings N' Things offers one of the best Buffalo wings in Manila. Whether you like to eat…read moreyour wings as tenders, or enjoy the juices on the bones, you'll definitely find the meat very tender. They let you choose from a wide range of flavors, adjusting the heat of your wings to your pleasure. Their best-selling flavor, New York's Finest, brings a mixture of sourness and heat that is just enough to keep you wanting more, despite any arguments your stomach or diet may have. You can get a side of blue cheese to compensate if the heat might not be to your liking, but what would a Filipino meal be without rice? Their Dirty Rice is a mix of Mexican spices on fried rice topped with a small scoop of salsa. Add a bottle of beer (or four, if you're not driving), and you'll soon feel like starting the experience all over again.

Overpriced food and mediocre taste. Service needs improvement. I must have asked for a glass of…read morewater 4X.

I like this place! It is right beside the sb I like to study at. I have only been to Chili's once…read morein the states. I would say it is way better here. It was busy tonight because it's a holiday and a lot of restaurants are closed. We waited less than 10 minutes for a table. They have a lot of seating and a bar with tvs too. I ordered a mango shake which was just OK, nothing special. Also got the bacon chicken ranch quesadilla. Which I really liked. They know how to make a a flavourful and filling quesadilla. It was pretty big and I only finished half. I liked that our server came over to ask if we liked our food. I feel they don't ask that a lot in restaurants. They just serve your food and let you be. I think the food is kind if pricey as well but good portions at least. :)

It is so easy to love Mexican food! This is what Mexicali has shown me each time i eat here. They…read morehave a simple and straightforward menu that offers a good variety of meats. They have some vegetarian choices as well. So, anyone can eat here! I enjoy their burritos and the quesadillas. The burger isn't bad either! The best part of eating here is that every table is equipped with red and white sauce that adds just the right flavor to their food. The red sauce gives it a kick while the white sauce offers a garlicy note. The prices in this joint are reasonable because every time you walk out, you will feel full and youre going to want to come back to try their other dishes. I know that ill have to go back so i can try their pulled pork burrito! Just make sure that when you come here you dont expect Tex Mex because they are straight up mexican! I can tell because their tacos are soft as opposed to the U-shape tacos made popular by the West.

I love Mexicali, but the branches are usually small. I get that it's because the place is hardly…read moreever full, but it gets me a little claustrophobic. I went on a Saturday evening with my aunt and two of my brothers, but the Megamall branch wasn't even half full, but that only meant faster service and less antsy staff. I wish they at least put on some music - it's not much to fuss over, but I think it'd attract more customers at least. I availed of combo 4 - a burrito and a taco - whereas my brothers got a combo 5 (burrito and a quesadilla) and regular San Francisco Style burrito (double the meat). We all at least got to try out each other's dishes. I enjoyed my grilled chicken burrito, and my beef taco was crisp and didn't fall apart like cheaper end tacos. My brother's quesadillas weren't anything to fawn over about. The San Francisco Style ground beef burrito was definitely meatier, but I don't think it really needed to be to make you full. Mexicali has great Mexican food, but be prepared for the gas to follow your meal.

Call me odd but I don't really go to Army Navy for the Burritos. I go for everything else. I know,…read moreI know... everyone keeps raving about how good the burritos are, they're huge, they're really tasty, you should try them. I'll get to those eventually. For now, I have to try everything else on the menu first. Army Navy is probably the only place that managed to revive my tolerance for spicy food. To be honest, if I'm handed anything spicier than wasabi, I turn tail. Fast. I am not a fan. But oh, this place managed to win me over. First, there's the fries (lovingly smothered in mustard because I'm an oddball who smothers everything in mustard when given the chance). Normally, I prefer my fries thick cut and mealy but if we're talking about crisp shoestring potatoes, this. This is good. There's a subtle heat to them that grows the more you have but it's not a bad heat at all. It's flavorful and salty -- but not too salty. You can probably go without ketchup but you'll have to pry the mustard from my cold dead fingers. Then there were their quesadillas. Their cheese quesadillas. It was love at first sight. Warm, gooey... it was everything I wanted in cheese. It's served with this nice crisp salsa (again, a first. I can't stand raw tomatoes but I LOVE their salsa on these quesadillas) and this wonderfully spicy Army Navy sauce. I've asked time and time again what it is and what it's made of but they're not spilling the beans. Whatever it is, its perfect with that delicious square of melted cheese and tortilla. Notable mentions: their Libertea is good. You can REALLY taste the tea. This is what iced tea ASPIRES to be. The Freedom Toast is good, too. Definitely not what you'd want for breakfast. It's more of a dessert than a breakfast. Blame the ice cream. Army Navy is probably not where I'd go if I wanted a heavy meal... but it's definitely what I'd consider my definition of comfort food.

In Manila, you have burger places which are just all over the place. Then you have burrito joints…read morethat you can find as well. But how about a burger AND burrito restaurant? Army Navy has all the answers to that. PROS: They have huge burgers and burritos that satisfy my cravings and soothe my guilty greedy needs for around 200-300 pesos; I can die for freedom, but only if they're Army Navy's Freedom Fries. They're one of the best fries I had. Thinly-sliced and deliciously-coated fries can never go wrong. CONS: Their place along SM North's Sky Garden is open air and without air conditioning. It would usually be fine and it also minimizes the chance of you smelling like patties, but during hot days like this, you'd tend to find cooler places. TL;DR: One of my favorites for just a sloppy burger or burrito (or both) with a side of fries.

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.

Perfect for lunch and if you're a fan of Spanish or Latin American food, Cocina Juan draws people…read morein with their colorful, charming facade and promising recommendations from diners. Stepping inside, we were greeted by their cupcakes, which I found slightly distracting from the whole Latin American concept. Apparently, it's a good representation of what to expect. Although the interiors were consistent with Cocina Juan's facade--small but beautiful and culturally apt, their dishes were a fusion of Spanish delicacies and American comfort food. I opted for the Chicken Cheese con Chimichurri (see photos). It was a hearty meal for P200: The chicken was moist and perfectly cooked, though I would have liked more heat on my chimichurri and perhaps a more generous topping of it; the cheese was a nice surprise, but I wasn't a big fan. I also would've liked a bit more cherry tomatoes to compliment the sweet sinful char of the grilled chicken. I found this meal perfect with their classic lemonade drink, which thankfully wasn't that sweet because I had a bit of a sore throat that day. Finally, we gave in to the sweet cupcake temptation. I had the red velvet just to be safe. Though it didn't disappoint in terms of flavor, I found the cake base a bit too heavy and sticky. The cream cheese though was the saving grace. Not bad if only their brewed coffee was available. (It did become available later when we were halfway done with our cupcakes.) Overall, it was a good lunch. Now I'm just dreaming about what their burrito and taco selections taste like.

Let's us all bow our heads and give a moment of silence to thank the powers of the universe that…read moreburritos exist. Okay, we're done and I would like to say that burritos are fantastically one of my favorite food ever. And all its Tex-Mex cousins like tacos and nachos have a special place in my heart too. That's why I'm so happy that Cocina Juan is back for Maginhawa for good. Cocina Juan serves Nicaraguan and Tex-Mex food in their hippie-vibe, free-spirit art restaurant. During the Maginhawa road works a year or two ago, they had to shut down for a while. But now they're back, and they have cupcakes! PROS: They renovated the place so it's roomier and I still love their décor; Food is as good as before. Their Everything-on-it Nachos is a family favorite. And of course, their burritos. Enough said; A bit of a wait time for made-to-order grilled food but the staff are so nice, you wouldn't mind. CONS: They don't serve complimentary nachos anymore; Serving sizes are still good enough but it was less compared to before they went on hiatus; A lot of their offerings got more expensive too. TL;DR: Cocina Juan is a restaurant with food so good that you'll come back over and over again.

When it comes to delicious all-American grub, Chili's has always been one of my family's top picks…read more Just recently, Chili's launched some new dishes, including what they call "Art of the Burger," where their chefs created fresh new flavor combinations! Aside from that, they also have new sides and shakes for those in search for the unique. Here's a look at what to expect on your next visit: Crispy Corn Masa Fries (P300) It's their tasty house-made fusion of potatoes and toasted corn seasoned with chimichurri sauce, parmesan blend, cilantro, and lemon-char seasoning salt, served with three dips (jalapeño aioli, chipotle aioli, and ketchup) A similar dish is their Chicken-loaded Crispy Corn Masa Fries (P525) which makes use of the same tasty house-made fusion of potatoes and toasted corn, but topped with smoked and grilled chicken mix, queso blanco, queso crumbles, green chile sauce, and cilantro. Both items are good to share (and actually pretty heavy), so I suggest getting only one order per group of maybe four to five people to leave enough room for the main dish. These were pretty addicting - everyone couldn't seem to stop eating them since the fries really have good flavor combinations to them. For the dips, my favorite is the chipotle aioli (plus anything with cheese is okay in my book.) For the burgers, we started off with the bites. The Bacon Perfection Bites (P650) is Chili's house-made blend of premium ground beef and bacon, topped with pickles, cheese, and more bacon (who doesn't like bacon!?) It is then drizzled with jalapeño aioli on a buttered toasted bites bun and served with garlic parmesan fries. If you want something healthier, compared to bacon, at least, here is their Shrimp Masterpieces (P550) - succulent house-made shrimp patty on pickled onion coleslaw, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, and Southwest Cajun seasoning. Of course, the burger is smothered in queso fundido on the same buttered toasted bites bun. Also served with garlic parmesan fries. These burgers are the perfect size to share. But if you want to go big, then perhaps the Magnificent Beef & Shrimp Burger (P650) is the one for you. Thanks to Chili's, we now have the perfect marriage of a hamburger patty and shrimp patty with, of course, queso fundido. The entire thing is placed on pickled onion coleslaw, pico de gallo, and chipotle aioli, topped with avocado slices. Avocado seem to be all the rage nowadays, so it's nice that they found a way to incorporate it into their newest burger. Work of art indeed! Last but not the least is their Sunrise Burger (P550), a carefully constructed breakfast burger with leaf lettuce, tomato, onions, and their signature sauce, topped with queso fundido, bacon, and fried egg. Since burgers and fries go best with shakes, they also came up with two new offerings! The Molten Shake is all about the chocolate, while the Coffee Toffee is, well, all about the coffee (and toffee). For P220, it is a pretty sweet deal, if you ask me. ;) Don't skip on dessert since their Salted Caramel Molten Lava Cake (P420) will change your life! It's everything your salted caramel loving heart desires and more!

Munchtown definitely gives me the munchies!…read more Though it isn't just snacks you bring when you're gonna watch a movie, it's good for a movie buddy too! I love having it for both dine in and take out. Plus, if you're late for a movie but you're starving you can give them your seat # and of course movie theatre and they'll deliver it straight to your seat -hassle free! And probably the most important thing I love about it is that for a really good price, you're getting a great meal out of it too! Specially if you're in a group, y'all can get the combo meals and when you think about it, you're only paying about a hundred each! Not bad right? What to try: Mini Black Angus Burgers, Corn Dog, Poutine - my personal favourite and the one thing I can't resist! Like if the BF would say he's getting one, I can't not get from his order. Also try their Burritos and Soft Tacos (Chipotle Chicken and Pulled Pork). What do you think of Munchtown?

The people behind Cyma have come up with a small joint beside the cinema area of Greenhills for…read moresome cinema snacks. Munchtown was in a corner filled with people lined up that got me curious. The movie was going to start in 30 minutes so my friends and me still had time to get snacks. Not impressed with the default cinema snacks of Greenhills, we decided to try out Munchtown. The kitchen is open and they prepare your snack right there upon ordering. I was still half full but just wanted to munch on some fries so we ordered their Chili Fries. I was surprised how huge the serving was and amount of Chili Con Carne smothered with it. I knew this was meant for sharing so I asked for an extra container. They also serve burgers but I have yet to try it out. My next goal is their Truffle fries, which of course would be delicious since anything is good with Truffle.

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.