Category: Food Review

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It was totally random when we discovered this Bagoong Rice with Lechon Kawali from Cafe Alexandra which is a cafe inside APA Farms.

Bagoong Rice & Lechon Kawali

9.3 out of 10

₱195

Lasang Sulit at Super Uber Uulit

Taste

10 out of 10

Price

9 out of 10

Serving Size (for 2-3)

9 out of 10

Address of Visited Branch:

APA Farms, Brgy, Liliw-Majayjay Road, Majayjay, 4005 Laguna

 0966 564 6894

✨Going to the cafe is quite out of the way if you’re not around Liliw or on your way to Majayjay. You might want to check out their rooms and their mini zoo too while you’re there!

✨ Aside from the obvious good pairing of lechon kawali and bagoong rice, the pickled paho that is included in the dish (or pajutan) is a delightful surprise

As of writing, it is currently priced at 195.

*Prices and availability are subject to change without notice

Parking Availability and Tips:

There is enough parking space to accommodate a lot of vehicles. But it’s quite muddy if you happen to come by on a rainy weather.

Other Details:

? You may want to try going into their Mini Zoo too when you’re around here or stay at their accommodation if you want a quick escape from the bustling city. 

The tarpaulin outside the gated entrance of APA Farms and Cafe Alexandra.

Cafe Alexandra is a charming and inviting restaurant located in the beautiful town of Majayjay in Laguna, Philippines. The café is known for its delicious and authentic Filipino cuisine, which is made using only the freshest and finest ingredients.

In case you want to Cafe Alexandra for your next food trip when you’re around Liliw to Majayjay, we recommend that you go together with a group so you can enjoy their different food choices and share them together!

Cafe Alexandra’s Lechon Kawali with Bagoong rice is truly a delight especially with their pickled pajutan or paho..

Mangifera altissima is a type of mango that is indigenous to the Philippines and the neighboring areas of Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. It is sometimes referred to as pahutan, paho, or pajo. In the Philippines, it is not raised commercially; instead, it is taken from the wild.

This Cafe Alexandra branch is an extension of APA Farms. Below we have compiled all the details of Cafe Alexandra:

Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with El Chapo’s and do not get any form of compensation for this feature.

You need to check out El Clasico (soft tacos) from El Chapo’s that you can try when you’re around beaching in La Union.

El Clasico | El Chapo's

9.3 out of 10

₱180

Lasang Sulit at Super Uber Uulit

Taste

10 out of 10

Price

9 out of 10

Serving Size (for 2-3)

9 out of 10

Other Details:

Best paid parking would be in the parking lot in the La Union branch would be just beside La Gringa since it’s the closest to it. You can just walk from there.

Address of Visited Branch:

La Union: 155 B, La Union or
M86G+H5 San Juan, La Union

09209831619 or
09686025280

Has Pet-Friendly Area

✨You may find this just along the road and you might miss it whenever people flock here. So far we found this as the best and most worth it place for tacos.

We’ve tried another famous Mexican place but truly liked El Chapo’s more as its quality is more than worth its price. 

✨ Their Clasico soft tacos choice feature all-three taco choices on their menu which are: Chicharitos Pork, Spicy Chicken, and Sirloin Beef. This is a great choice if you want to sample their tacos first.

As of writing it is currently priced at P180

*Prices and availability are subject to change without notice

Parking Availability and Tips:

There isn’t much free parking available in the area as San Juan La Union has recently passed an ordinance that fines vehicles that would park on the streets.

You have to look for paid parking lots or just take a tricycle to reach it.

Just in case you’re walking it’s just a bit of 1-2 minutes away from Flotsam Jetsam. If you found the restaurant named Seawadeeka, El Chapo’s is just on the other side of the road.

El Chapo’s La Union branch that opened just this 2022

El Chapo’s offer tacos, burritos, quesadilla, and horchata which are great Mexican finger foods for your food trip! They have only two (Katipunan and La Union branches) branches that offer these finger foods. Their UP Town Center branch only offers horchata on their cart.

In case you want to add El Chapo’s for your next food trip around QC, (especially on your Katipunan food crawl) and La Union, we advise you to go on a food walk with a party so you can sample various foods and share them.

El Chapo’s El Classico is a great choice if you want to sample their different flavors first before choosing one that your palate likes. In case you don’t like cilantro, just make sure to tell them about it so they’ll know.

Fact: Some people don’t like cilantro because it tastes and smells like soap for them due to a certain gene.

El Chapo’s currently has three branches Katipunan, La Union, and UP Town Center. Their UP Town Center branch however is just a cart that offers horchata and does not have the finger foods if you’re keen on having a taste of their El Clasico.

Amazingly, the Katipunan Branch is actually their first branch! The La Union branch was just opened this 2022.

Here we have compiled all the details of every branch of El Chapo’s in case you want check them out.

Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with Butterboy Bakehouse and do not get any form of compensation for this feature.

Let’s review this Kouignn Amann from Butterboy Bakehouse @butterboyph that you can try when you’re around Quezon City.

Kouign Amman | Butterboy Bakehouse

9.7 out of 10

₱480

Lasang Sulit at Super Uber Uulit

Taste

10 out of 10

Price

9.4 out of 10

Serving Size (for 2-3)

9.6 out of 10

Address:

81 Basa, Quezon City, 1105 Metro Manila or J2VF+HR Quezon City, Metro Manila

09162455150

✨You may need to order on their website if you want to have a taste of their different pastries. Either you pick it up from their place or have it delivered around Manila or QC.

✨ Butterboy’s Kouign Amann is made from croissant dough generously coated with salted caramel sugar.

As of writing it is currently priced at: P69 per piece for the regular size and 395 for a box of 6. But for their mini Kouign Amanns, it’s 290 for 6 pieces and P520 for 12 pieces.*

*Prices and availability are subject to change without notice

Parking Availability and Tips:

The Butterboy Bakehouse is located on a seemingly residential area so there are quite a lot of parking areas if you’re just going to pick up your order.

Other Details:

✅ If you want to dine inside the bakehouse, you have to watch out for their online ticketing schedule, usually of drag shows, on their Instagram page. 

✅ You’ll have to pay in advance for the meals that you’ll have on the day of the event. 

✅ We find the mini Kouigns as the best choice for those who want to try it first. 

In case you want to add this Kouign Amann for your next food trip around QC or when you’re just a few minutes away from Manila, I recommend that add a taxi fare or grab for picking up the order because the bakehouse is quite far from the main road.

Best to have it scheduled for delivery around QC and Manila.

Butterboy Bakehouse’s Kouign Amann is a true delight! I personally love the mini version of the Kouign Amman because it’s one that you could eat in one to two bites and it’s so addicting in this size. It’s a sweet and salty treat for your palate!
Their croissants are big for their price too!

Below we have compiled all the details that you may need if you want to reach their place for your pickup!

Remember, online preorder is needed!