I've heard nothing but good raves from publications, blogs and online review sites about ArroZeria.  Thus, it's long been on my wishlist.  Such wish was granted when my cousin invited us over for her birthday party and despedida party in one. 

We were a big group of 20+ so we appreciated the long table arrangement they prepared for us.



The interior is interesting.  There were inverted red ladders attached with bulbs hanged from the ceiling.

The kitchen is very open so you can watch the crew along with Chef Luis Gonzales and  Spanish chef Paco Bermudez from Valencia preparing the meals.

Food

Verdes

Manchega (295 php)

The Manchega is a salad with lettuce, manchego cheese, apple and dried fruits (raisin and craisins).  All of us enjoyed this. 

Tapas 

Tabla De Embutidos (550 php)

The Tabla De Embutidos is a Spanish cold cuts board of salchichon de jabugo,  chorizo iberico, payes and lomo.  Each none has a distinct savory flavor that brought joy to our tastebuds.

Croquetas Trio (275 php)

I'm very fond of croquettes so I was excited with the Croquetas Trio: fish and seafood, porcini mushroom and stewed bechamel .  Although I loved the creamy texture of the filling, everything was too salty for us. 

♥ Gambas Con Gabardina Negra (395 php)

The Gambas Con Gabardina Negra  is mostly recommended by others so ordered one.  As expected, the squid ink is hardly distinguishable.  The crunchiness is what makes this pleasurable to munch on.  The mojo picon dip was much appreciated since it's spiciness and zestiness combats the oiliness well.


Carnes Y Pescados

♥ Chuleton Angus Ribeye (495 php/100 grams)

The Chuleton Angus Ribeye is served with potatoes, mushroom, mustard, bleu cheese and spinach cream sauce.  The meat was good!  But, I can't say the price is justified.   The spinach cream sauce was too salty.

Pollo A La Cazadora (395 php)

The Pollo A La Cazadora is crispy chicken in white wine with serrano ham, mushroom sauce and potatoes.  This is delicious but we would've enjoyed this more if it was not dry.

Bacalao Confitado (495 php)

We ordered 3 Bacalao Confitado.  One of our orders was too salty. 
 
Arroces

Abanda (395 php/person)

Although the price of their paella was individual, you have to order for at least 2 persons so the pricing can be misleading.  The Abanda is a seafood paella.  It was just okay.  

♥ Negra (295 php/person)

We love the Negra more.  


Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
My high expectations of ArroZeria was not met.  For more than 1,000 php per person, I'd say we spent a lot for a so-so Spanish dinner.  At the very least, we expected consistent quality on our orders but that was not what we got.  The service was slow too.