La Toca Taqueria — Restaurant in Manila

La Toca Taqueria has long been my go-to spot for Mexican food, and in my opinion, they still serve the best burritos, quesadillas, and rice bowls. Although the music can be a bit loud, and they no longer seem to be including salsa on the side, the food is consistently delicious. While the prices can be a bit steep for a student area, it’s a worthwhile splurge every now and then.

Despite how I might feel about their food, my recent visit left me disappointed. I was denied a PWD discount because my information didn’t appear on the DOH website. Despite presenting my booklet, and offering to present prescription and medication as proof, the staff insisted that their protocol was to deny the discount if the system didn’t show my details. Too embarrassed to walk away or make a scene, I paid the full price for my meal instead.

After checking with my LGU, I was informed that the correct course of action would have been to report the establishment for this. While I chose not to escalate the matter, I do hope La Toca revisits and reconsiders its policy to ensure it aligns with proper guidelines and allow for a more inclusive experience. Until then, I won’t...

Food: We got the tuna ceviche tostada, chicken taco, and fish taco.

(+) Chicken taco was the highlight as the chicken chunks were meaty and flavorful, plus had other components like mangoes to build more flavor without being too overwhelming. (+-) Fish taco was ok lang although a bit pricey for the quality of the fish and thick batter but yummy naman (-) Tuna ceviche tostada was the one I was looking forward to the most since I was craving a tuna tosada ever since trying profound kitchen (whose shell was store bought and frozen but tuna was so good) However, la toca's ceviche tostada was too bland since it literally was just ceviche on a shell. I would've appreciated some sauce (like a tartare) or mangoes or some other element to give it more flavor.

Overall, tacos were really big and siksik, place was well airconditioned and had a small bathroom, and gloves were provided.

Would return to try other things! (+Get that...

If you find yourself hungry for Mexican food in, uhhhhhh, somewhere Manila, have I got the place for you! You know what they say about hole in the wall, greasy spoon places right?? They were right!

Oh my my my..... Rivals just about ANYWHERE in the world that I've eaten Mexican food!

Unbelievably slow cooked, deep flavors and just damn good!

They don't shy or skimp on giving you the food either! My 3 tacos were enormous ! That burrito on the grill was huge too!!

Just grab a grab and get here!

2223 Fidel A.Reyes, Malate, Manila, 1004...