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Unique Tacos in Manila
Makati City, Quezon City
Even while social distancing, you can enjoy a festive Cinco de Mayo celebration by serving signature Mexican food such as tacos! Classic tacos usually have standard fillings such as cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato salsa. Since tacos are extremely versatile, some restaurants show their creativity by spicing things up with their own blend of ingredients. In case you're looking for a fun way to change up your meals, why not try some innovative taco versions that are sure to add a festive vibe to your house. These unique tacos are perfect for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday or any other night you're craving Mexican-inspired treats. Make every night taco night with these unique offerings:
The Spanish restaurant Hola Bombon is known for serving pintxos or appetizers that are similar to tapas. One of its most famous offerings is a hot pintxos called taco de pescado. Tanigue kinilaw takes centerstage in this taco and its flavor profile is elevated with the addition of mango and bagoong. Everything is all wrapped up in a hard shell taco that is just waiting to be devoured.
- +63 917 520 1880
5887 Fermina, cor Enriquez, Makati, 1210 Metro Manila, Philippines
You can't travel to Mexico for now but you can taste Mexican pibil, a traditional Mexican slow-roasted pork dish. It's one of the ingredients of La Picara's sisig pibil taco, which also contains sisig and adobo in its filling.
- +63 927 172 4480
2nd Floor, One Bonifacio High Street Mall High Street, corner, 5th Ave, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Non-meat eaters don't have to feel left out of the Cinco de Mayo fun with vegan tacos that are just as delicious as meat versions. Get your taco fix without the meat through the longganisa taco of Green Bar. This soft taco uses vegan meat with a sweet and garlicky flavor. It is made out of tofu, tempeh, and seitan, a meat substitute made of hydrated gluten, the main protein found in wheat.
- +63 917 808 2506
106 Aguirre, Legazpi Village, Makati, 1008 Kalakhang Maynila, Philippines
Asian and Mexican cuisine is reflected in Buen Comer's taco spring rolls. Juicy and savory marinated meat is mixed with gooey cheese and stuffed in a lumpia wrapper before it's fried to perfection.
- +63 927 302 6075
48 Mapagkawanggawa, Diliman, Lungsod Quezon, 1101 Kalakhang Maynila, Philippines
Crispy, tender, and juicy roasted pork is the star ingredient of Vengo's Lechon Taco. What makes it even more special is that it is wrapped up with its signature tortilla that is hand-rolled and freshly pressed daily, making it the perfect taco canvas.
- +63 917 164 6655
Cojuanco and Sons Building, C Palanca corner Dela Rosa Street, Legazpi Village, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
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If you've ever wondered what a dessert taco looks like, then it's time to give Alegria a call. Chocoholics will appreciate tasting the sumptuous vanilla ice cream scooped over a dark cocoa corn tortilla and decorated artistically with chocolate shavings.
- +63 945 264 7828
4F Uniqlo Bldg., Ave. corner 30th St., BGC, 7th Ave, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
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