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Melencio’s Tagaytay stands out as a vibrant family restaurant nestled in the heart of Tagaytay City, Cavite. With its inviting atmosphere and budget-friendly prices, it's no surprise that diners are raving about this hidden gem. The restaurant is best known for its authentic Filipino dishes, particularly the beloved bulalo and bicol express, which customers claim are packed with flavor and expertly prepared.
Reviewers like Kim Tiu and Miles highlight the generous portions and delightful taste of their meals, making it a perfect spot for both solo and family dining. The comforting bulalo, with its tender meat, and the rich bicol express sauce, are recurrent favorites among patrons, showcasing the restaurant's unique cooking style.
What truly enhances the dining experience at Melencio’s is the friendly and accommodating staff, as noted by Nechi Maurice, who described her birthday celebration there as heartwarming with personal touches like complimentary ice cream. The tranquil ambiance further complements the flavorful dishes, making it an ideal spot to unwind and savor meals together. If you're in the area seeking a memorable and tastefully fulfilling experience, Melencio's Tagaytay is definitely worth a visit!
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Melencio’s Tagaytay
Review highlights
Based on 127 reviewsMelencio’s Tagaytay is widely recognized for its authentic Filipino cuisine, particularly its well-loved bulalo and flavorful bicol express. Reviewers commonly highlight the generous portions and tasty sauces, contributing to a satisfying dining experience at a budget-friendly price. The restaurant is appreciated for its welcoming and accommodating staff, creating a warm and family-friendly atmosphere. Many visitors also note the establishment’s pet-friendly policy and inviting ambiance, making it suitable for both locals and tourists. While some mention minor drink options like hot chocolate as adequate, the consistent praise centers around the quality of the food and the overall hospitality, positioning Melencio’s as a notable culinary spot in Tagaytay worth revisiting.
We solo the place. We love the bulalo with free soup refill (good meat and soup portion) and bicol express (sauce pa lang and panalo na. - even if i just eat this with rice, i would be happy for my lunch or dinner). #honestreview We also had sisig, fish, and etc. It is good. Our favorites are bicol express and bulalo. We eat it with rice. Hot choco is okie naman. They accept cash, online transfer aka gcash, and credit card.
We had dinner at Melencio's Restaurant in Tagaytay on a Sunday and enjoyed their good Filipino dishes, including the famous bulalo. The place is budget-friendly, pet-friendly, and has a welcoming atmosphere. The friendly staff made our visit even more pleasant. Highly recommended for a delightful and affordable dining experience in Tagaytay.
One of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at in Tagaytay. I expected this restaurant to be the same as the others, but they have their own style of cooking, and I could taste the difference. If you visit Tagaytay, I highly recommend this restaurant. You can be certain that you will not be sorry. I give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars, and we will definitely return.
Amazing taste of Filipino cuisine. If you want to enjoy classic regional dishes in a modern and relaxing environment you have to try it here. We went for a family trip and stopped for lunch and everyone agreed this was one of the best hidden gems in the Phillipines. If you're visiting the region I highly recommend. I am Australian and highly advise other fellow tourists to come check this place out, I think you will love it too!
Great Food, Relaxing Atmosphere – Worth the Wait We had a really good experience at this place. The staff were super friendly and accommodating, which made us feel extra welcoming. You can tell they really care about making guests comfortable. It's my mom and brother Birthday and they gave them an Ice Cream ang kyut lang. hahahah The food is really delicious. Every dish we ordered was packed with flavor and the Bulalo meat is so soft like it melts in your mouth the same in Kare kare even the alamang is so good. There's a bit of a wait time lang po talaga maybe because marami kami nag dine and may nauna din sa amin na madami but honestly, it’s worth it. The ambience is also something worth mentioning — very calming and easy on the eyes. It’s the kind of place where you just want to sit back, relax, and enjoy your meal. If you’re not in a rush and want great food in a peaceful setting with kind staff, this spot is definitely worth checking out.
"I'm so glad I stumbled upon Melencio's! They serves amazing food at super affordable prices. Their sinigang is a MUST-TRY - it's flavorful, fresh sampalok and generous portions. The service was top-notch too, friendly and attentive. The ambiance is cozy and relaxed, perfect for a casual dinner with friends or family. but trust me, it's worth a visit. Highly recommend!" Melencio's offers way better value for money."
Food is tasty but crazy expensive come here if you want to splurge. Bulalo is soft, palabok is delicious and chicharong bulaklak is amazing. The staff is friendly and attentive. Glad that there is an overhead fan for cooling.
We had a good lunch, wen ordered our favorite pair Bulalo and Tawilis. Taste is ok, my standard still is the Mahogany Market bulalo I have to note though that the waitress is very accommodating and service is good.
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Opening hours
- Monday 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Tuesday 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Friday 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday (Today) 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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