Mercedes Restaurant Cafe — Restaurant in Alfonso

The location is a little off the beaten track but with the help of a local Policeman and a reloading of Waze we found it.

As you are travelling from Tagatay you pass Twin Lakes on your left - take the next right and travel around 2 kms the restaurant is on the left just after a left curve in the road.

They have parking on the outside but also just before there is parking through a gate.

On entering the restaurant the eating area is split into 3 sections.

Section 1 is opposite their merchandise store

Section 2 is opposite the coffee shop

Section 3 is close to a small fountain.

All of the sections are well covered so should it rain you should be OK.

The menu is broken down into 3 sections - with a reasonable selection of middle eastern food, asian food, Filipino food and lots of meat for those near eaters.

I had the Tomato Soup which was very fresh and made onsite without a doubt - highly recommended bot to overpowering or leaving a strong taste

The Salad we chose was OK but to be honest I was a little disappointed in the selection of contents and dressing.

Chicken Masala for me - it was ok and the rice that cam with the meal was good but the extra rice was starchy.

My wife had Red Thai pork - it seemed OK but was also a little salty.

For the desert I had a Banoffee pie - wow nice but very sweet.

For your drinks you have to go to the coffee shop and order - they have a range of fresh smoothies and coffee and tea - this was well presented.

Throughout the meal the team supply you with drinking water and you can order extra drinks.

The serving was very quick and the team again were very polite and supportive.

Now the meal was not the cheapest we have had and to be honest with the quality of the food I think it was a little overpriced. The staff however and the location does soften the blow.

I returned for a 2nd visit, but now it as changed its name to Mercedes- things have changed and the Chef seems to be better than previous.

It was good to see a Penne Arabiata spicy without just additional chilli's but real spice, however it tasted more of an Indian spice taste.

The Tomato Soup was good and would suggest you ask for extra bread with the soup.

WOULD I RECOMMEND? - YES worth the visit

WILL I RETURN? - YES - I think I will give it another go.

I would still rather give a 3 1/2 out of 5 but it does not deserve a 3, but is...

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