Secret files of culinary delights on Boracay Island

Top 10 Instagrammable restaurants in Boracay, how many do you know? How many have you tried?

Affordable, the most authentic restaurant for beef bone soup (beef soup), the broth is very fresh and fragrant, with a large amount of beef chunks, rich in flavor. To not overshadow the original taste of the beef, the overall broth and flavor are relatively mild.

Olé Spanish Tapas, Bar & Restaurant

An authentic Mexican restaurant, it is a popular spot on Boracay Island with an average cost of around 200P per person. The recommended dish is the Spanish Paella, with perfectly cooked golden rice paired with various seafood and lemon juice, making it a perfect meal. Additionally, the sausages, Spanish sardines, Serrano ham, Manchego cheese, olives, and salami are all quite tasty.
A chain pizza restaurant known for its thin crust and generous toppings. The pizzas are large, making it suitable for group dining. Besides pizza, their special canned ice cream is also a highlight. Many people come here specifically to buy a can of ice cream, which, while not as smooth as Häagen-Dazs, holds sentimental value. Recommended dishes include Cheese Bacon Pizza, Four Seasons Pizza, Hawaiian Pizza, and Canned Ice Cream. The average cost per person is around 200P.

I love BBQ

Perfectly grilled pork ribs! Large chunks of meat, genuine ingredients, steak mushroom burgers, BBQ ribs, grilled squid, pulled pork, BBQ pork skewers, chicken BBQ, and onion rings are all highly recommended.
The signature dish is spicy crab, which is quite acceptable even if you can't handle spicy food well; it uses a Singaporean stir-fry method, combined with delicious tomato and chili sauce, creating a rich sweet and spicy flavor. The stir-fried prawns are made with fresh tiger prawns, which are quite large, and there are several sauces to choose from, suitable for Chinese tastes. A major feature of seafood in Boracay is its freshness, as it is said to be transported from nearby islands, since fishing is prohibited in Boracay to maintain ecological balance. Recommended dishes include stir-fried prawns, grilled squid, and curry crab. The average cost per person is around 200P.

Nonie's Restaurant

The decor style is light industrial, and it is the breakfast place of HUE Hotel. The dishes are very green and healthy, although light but distinctive. The most surprising is the French press coffee, which is neither too acidic nor too bitter, just a sip of pure aroma. Recommended dishes include salmon vegetable rolls, beef black rice, corned beef sandwich with Bandi egg, pineapple pandan pancakes, curry fish and shrimp with coconut milk black rice, and Pandan waffles. The average cost per person is around 300P.

Hawaiian Bar-B-Que

The barbecue restaurant in Boracay is second to none. The meat is fresh and delicious, grilled to a perfect brown on both sides. With each bite, the mixture of meat juice and seasoning stimulates the entire taste buds, and the aroma of the meat fills the mouth. It can definitely be called the pinnacle of barbecue restaurants. Recommended dishes include seafood soup, grilled chicken, mango smoothie, grilled prawns, grilled pork ribs, grilled pork belly with mango, chocolate Oreo milkshake, and BBQ platter. The average cost per person is around 400P.

D*talipapa Seafood Market

This is not just a simple restaurant name; it is a seafood market beloved by food enthusiasts. You can purchase fresh seafood ingredients yourself and then ask the vendors to cook them for you. The freshness is visible, and the prices are affordable. This is a traditional local seafood market where locals buy their seafood, so it hasn't been hyped up by travel influencers and remains relatively untouched. The average spending is around 200P per person.
There are many seafood options, and they are fresh. There are various ways to prepare the seafood, including steaming, garlic, and stir-frying. Although the taste may be a bit salty, it does not overshadow the freshness and sweetness of the seafood. The environment is relatively poor, and the prices are relatively high. Besides seafood, the mango milkshake at the small shop is also worth trying. This milkshake perfectly interprets what is called genuine and tropical style. Recommended dishes include garlic prawns, lobster porridge, and mango milkshake. The average cost per person is 22 USD.

Gerry's Grill - Boracay

The most delicious grilled squid on Boracay Island, with very generous portions. The squid is not only fresh and sweet but also comes with a sweet sauce that the restaurant has perfected over the years. Grilled over high heat, it is exceptionally good. The squid meat is thick, with a crispy exterior and tender interior. The restaurant thoughtfully cuts it into bite-sized pieces for easy eating. The environment is good, with air conditioning. Recommended dishes include grilled squid, grilled pork leg, and green mango drink. The average cost per person is 12 USD.