Pocholo's Cafe and Grill — Restaurant in Tagaytay

If you’re craving classic Filipino comfort food, Pocholo delivers a flavorful experience with a few ups and downs.

We tried three dishes during our visit: • Bulalo (7/10): The broth was rich and warming, perfect for a cool day. However, the beef was noticeably tough, which took away from the usual melt-in-your-mouth tenderness that makes bulalo a favorite. A bit more simmering would’ve made a big difference. • Sisig (10/10): This was the star of the meal. Perfectly crispy, well-seasoned, and packed with bold flavors. It had the right balance of savory, tangy, and a hint of heat. Easily one of the best sisigs I’ve had in a while. • Tawilis (9/10): Crispy and tasty, though unfortunately, it wasn’t served hot. It still delivered on flavor and texture, but the experience would have been even better if it came out freshly fried.

Overall, Pocholo is worth visiting for its authentic Pinoy flavors, especially the sisig. A few tweaks on execution—like tenderness and serving temperature—could...

Kung saan nga may masarap, ay dapat pinupuntahan! Kidding aside, we came here nursing a bad hangover with cravings in mind and this place did not disappoint. Just heading up to Pocholo’s second floor already gave us a treat: a stunning view of Taal Volcano on a sunny morning.

Here’s what we ordered: Bihon Guisado - 10/10 (Felt nostalgic and just like my mom’s version) Sizzling Pork Sisig - 10/10 (The waiter confidently recommended this, and it was really good!) Laing with Lechon Kawali - 9/10 (Well-seasoned, but a bit overcooked in texture) Inihaw na Pusit - 8/10 (Fresh fillings that matched the flavorful rub) Chicken Inasal - 7/10 (Cooked perfectly; tender and juicy, but a little bland in flavor) Fresh Lumpia - 5/10 (The wrap was a bit thick and the sauce didn’t complement it well) Buko and mango shake - 9/10 were refreshing and almost like dessert! Service was fast and efficient. Would definitely come back...

This is such an excellent restaurant to visit. The view of Taal volcano outside is beautiful for picture taking. And, it has an area to do that. 2nd floor even better, but if you have PWD with you, outside 1st floor is also good. Pets are allowed. We have 3 dogs with us and there's a good table outside on the 1st floor with a great view so we didn't feel like set aside on a corner. The service and food were excellent. I must say, the service given to us by Rufo (I hope I remember his name right) is the best. He took care of us really well and first time I tip really high even if there's already a service charge. Parking is not a problem even in a van.

We went there around 4 PM on a weekday so that's probably the reason why we did not wait for a table. The cake we ordered, Pistachio sanz rival and ube malagkit with cheese turon, are...