The ambience is minimalist.  Aside from a few wall arts and artifacts to hint of its tex-mex influence, there isn't much to see.





Food

Appetizers

Coyote Wings (160 php)

Nachos Large (280 php)

Coyote Rice Plates

Beef Barbacoa (250 php)

Pork Belly (250 php)

Carnitas Plate (250 php)

Tacos

Carnitas Trio (175 php)

Enchiladas

Doble (185 php)

Burrito

Coyotes Macho Burrito (190 php)

Drinks

Tequila Shots

The best part is you can pair your food with alcoholic beverages.

Corona Extra

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
You can surely count on Coyote Cocina for authentic Tex-Mex dishes made from quality local ingredients.  Definitely check this place out!  The price is student friendly too!

It's been a very long time since the girls of The Foodies Circle met.  I haven't seen the girls since last year!  Naturally, a hangout together is long overdue.  And, there's no better place to chill over good food and chill than Applebee's which we have long wanting to try.

We all rarely go to Eastwood so coming from the side, we didn't see Applebee's at first.  Good thing they had a sign by their stairs pointing us to go up.


When we got up, we were surprised to see how big and spacious the place was.  The interiors gave a hint of a laid back kind of bar.


After the first portion, there are more booths that for many would be more comfortable and well-suited for dining.


Yet, it still keeps the same dim and yellow hued lighting.  Some parents would find it to be too dark as a family restaurant but then for me, some family restaurants like Tony Roma's is even darker. 

Food  

Appetizer

♥ Fried Sweet & Spicy Pickles (195 php)

There were a lot of interesting appetizer options.  But, we were really intrigued by the Fried Sweet & Spicy Pickles.   Upon trying this out, we felt that we made the right choice.  The boys were more delighted than us since this is an amazing bar chow.

Salads

♥ Grilled Watermelon & Spicy Shrimp Salad Half (445 php)

Applebee's menu has an extensive menu including greens.  So glad they have salads because I always aim for a balance meal.  The Grilled Watermelon & Spicy Shrimp Salad swooned all of us.  I like the ying and yang between the grilled watermelon offered a sweet fruity flavor and the spicy shrimp added a nice kick together.  Together with the feta cheese, yogurt dressing and almond, this salad is the bomb!

Buffalo Chicken Salad Half (325 php)

If you like a very bold spicy, sweet and salty flavors to go with your greens, get the Buffalo Chicken Salad.  But, most of us found the taste to be strikingly sharp for our taste buds.

Pasta

Spinach Artichoke and Grilled Chicken Cavatappi (495 php)

Since I'm crazy for spinach dips, seeing the Spinach Artichoke and Grilled Chicken Cavatappi instantly lured me to order it.  However, we all felt that the spinach being fried in this case was too subtle to create a good balance against the creamy artichoke sauce.


Chicken and Fish

Teriyaki Balsamic Glazed Salmon (675 php)

If there was an order we would not have made, it would be the Teriyaki Balsamic Glazed Salmon.  The thick salmon slice was not cooked as evenly as we would have hoped.

Local Favorites

Applebee's Pork Liempo Adobo (485 php)

So I suggest ditch the Teriyaki Balsamic Glazed Salmon for the wholesome Applebee's Pork Liempo Adobo.

Sandwiches, Tacos and More

♥ BBQ Beef Brisket Tacos (545 php)

The BBQ Beef Brisket Tacos is served quesadillas style with dips and sauce.


Burgers

Triple Meat All-In Burger (795 php)

Okay if you're looking for an instant heart attack, get the Triple Meat All-In Burger!  Just kidding!  But, wow this is one bad-ass burger with USDA beef burger patty, double smoked bacon, honey barbecued shredded beef brisket with cheddar cheese.


Desserts

Banofee Cheesecake (350 php)

We all yearned for an evident banana taste from the Banofee Cheesecake.  We can't help but feel disappointed that the banana component is just the banana chips.  I suggest that you order this for sharing because the cheesecake is very rich and dense. 

♥ S'Mores Creme Brulee (375 php)

I highly recommend the S'Mores Creme Brulee as a meal ender.  The slightly burnt marshmallows and rich dark chocolate fudge with caramelized crisp is wonderfully comforting to eat.  I never thought that smores could presented like this!  It is fun, appealing and delicious!


Drinks


Local Crafted

♥ Brew Kettle (110 php)

Sweet Adventures and Refreshers

♥ Strawberry Banana Colada (195 php), Fresh Mango Shake (175 php), Blueberry Cheesecake Shake (195 php), Fresh Lemonade (150 php)

Happy Birthday Surprise for Achie Joan (At Applebee's There's Always a Reason to Celebrate!!!)

We surely had a great time over Applebee's New Menu for 2017.   I have so much more to try so I'm coming back with the family next time!

A few weeks ago, Berylle invited Sumi and me to have our supposedly annual Christmas Lunch (late by a few months) at Tittos Latin BBQ & Brew. 

I was really looking forward to meeting the girls because we haven't seen each other for almost a year!  I'm mostly guilty for the difficulty with the schedule...

I was surprised at how huge, bright and colorful the place was. 

Everything meshed together gave a casual and festive vibe.

And if your looking for a more cozy experience, check out this cool lofts on the second floor.

Food

Platittos! (Small Plates/Starters)

Nacho el Gigante (375 php)

Better bring the whole gang if you're ordering the Nacho el Gigante.  We failed to finish this.

Elote (195 php)

I never thought I'd love a char-grilled corn until I tried Elote.
 

Elote (195 php)

But, I'm still as lazy so I prefer Elote in this form.  It's a brilliant idea for them to offer diners an option.

Tittos Wings (245 php)

The Tittos Wings is sweet and spicy.  A well-made combination of barbecue and chiptotle. 

♥ Carne Asada Frittas (245 php)

If I could have a bowlful of my favorites placed in a single dish, it would be the Carne Asada Frittas.  Let's see it has grilled skirt steak, melted mozarella and cheddar cheese, molted egg and chimichurri. 

Gambas con Setas (P320)

Fellow mushroom lovers, let's rejoice over addition of oyster mushroom chicharones.  I think that is what made the Gambas con Setas sensational for me. 

Churassco Beef Salpicao (295 php)

The Churassco Beef Salpicao is a savory and garlicky treat with big chunks of tender beef cubes. 


Quezadilla

Pollo Pizzadilla (295 php)

The Pollo Pizzadilla is an open-face tortilla with grilled chicken and pimientos bits drizzled with cheese, sour cream and chimichurri.  This reminds me of a crispy thin crust pizza but with its unique Mexican twist.

Street Tacos

♥ Beef Barbacoa (145 php)

I love street tacos so I was quite delighted to try some again.  The Beef Barbacoa is my favorite among those we tried because of the delicious slow cooked beef belly bits. 

♥ Sisig (135 php)

 The Sisig with liver sauce is simply irresistible.  Everyone adored this!

Salted Egg Shrimp (145 php)

I could never have expected that the salted egg craze which is an Asian innovation could work as a taco.  The Salted Egg Shrimp is so good!

Paellera! (Paella)

♥ Paella de Carne Medio (395 php)

Perhaps the texture of the rice isn't perfect but taste-wise, I couldn't have wished for a more flavorful Paella de Carne.

♥ Arroz Negra Medio (495 php)

I love the surprising tinapa ingredient in the Arroz Negra.  This is a must try!

Entradas! (Mains)

Pollo Asado Mitad (Half) (340 php)

I wonder if there was just too many dishes but I don't remember anything remarkable about the
Pollo Asado.  But, I highly recommend eating it with the sweet mango relish.

♥ Costillitas (310 php)

The Costillitas or their version of cuban baby back ribs is perfect!  A visit isn't complete without it.  The price is so reasonable too.

♥ 18 Hour Gaucho Steak (480 php)

For men and meat lovers who crave for meat in every meal, the 18 Hour Gaucho Steak is of course a must order.

Drinks

Pineapple Ginger (95 php), Tamarind Cola (95 php), Cucumber Elderflower (110 php), Almond Horchata (125 php), and Tittos Iced tea (95 php)

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
There's no other place that can offer a fun and playful twist to latin food like Tittos Latin BBQ and Brew.  I have to commend Chef Jerwyn Rabo for his instinctive choice in ingredients in delivering comfort food for the soul.  And, the price is so reasonable that you can easily invite and share your delightful experience with your friends and family.