Señor Alvino's Bulalo & Ihaw-ihaw Restaurant — Restaurant in Tagaytay

A Hidden Gem in Tagaytay - An Unforgettable Dining Experience at Señor Alvino's!

If you’re in Tagaytay and haven’t experienced Señor Alvino's Bulalo at Ihaw-ihaw Restaurant, you’re truly missing out on one of the most exceptional dining experiences in the area! From the moment you step in, you’re greeted with warm hospitality and an ambiance that beautifully blends the cozy charm of Tagaytay with a vibrant Kapampangan touch.

The Food - Absolutely Divine! The bulalo here is hands down the best I’ve ever tasted! Rich, flavorful broth with tender meat that melts in your mouth—it's everything you could want on a cool Tagaytay evening. Their ihaw-ihaw selection is equally outstanding, perfectly grilled and bursting with flavor. Every dish reflects authentic Filipino cuisine done right, with just the perfect balance of spices and seasonings.

Ambiance- It’s the perfect place for a date night, a family gathering, or even a casual meal with friends with plenty of parking!

Service - Top-Notch! The staff is incredibly attentive and friendly, always ready to provide recommendations or cater to special requests. They make you feel at home, ensuring that every moment is pleasant and memorable.

Value for Money - Unbeatable! For the quality and portion sizes, the prices are unbelievably reasonable. You get a fine dining experience without breaking the bank. It’s no wonder people rave about the value they receive at this place!

Final Verdict - A Must-Visit! Señor Alvino's isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a destination. If you’re looking for authentic Filipino cuisine, and a warm welcoming atmosphere, this is the place to be. It’s an underrated gem in Tagaytay that deserves all the hype and more!

Highly recommended and definitely...

The first time we dined here years ago, the food was really nice and the ambience was lively. Coming back here was disappointing, to think that we only drove to Tagaytay to have dinner.

We ordered sinigang na hipon, sizzling bagnet, and half inasal. It was my mistake for assuming the sizzling bagnet was sisig. So we added sisig. The rice was very sticky. The inasal was not cooked well and still have raw parts. We had it taken back so they can grill it again. The last straw of the dinner was when the sisig arrived (very quickly for that matter), it smelled terrible for food. Like how wet furry dogs smell.

We all lost appetite. The sinigang was ok. Sizzling bagnet was ok but not preferred. Inasal could have been ok (at least the breast part) if not for the raw parts.

We told them it smelled like dog and they just told us it's because the chicken liver and that that's how kapampangan sisig is. I love sisig; hence, I added it after finding out i made a wrong order. I've eaten Kapampangan sisig before and they definitely didn't smell like dog. Even our child said it smelled like our labrador when he hasn't taken a bath yet.

We had our remaining food prepped for take out instead. We paid for our entire bill, so needless to say, we're not just trying to get free food or a refund.

Not...

Place is cozy, spacious and clean, they have a wide parking area, some nipa huts outside for dine in purposes. Their food varieties are quite balance from pork, to fish and vegetables, they also have a little "Pasalubong" corner where you can buy some local delicacies. Famous with their bulalo and inihaw, we ordered the following...

Bulalo Inihaw na Tuna Belly Sisig Calamares Ensaladang Talong Crispy Tawilis

Bulalo was delicious, not oily to mouth and served under a catering fire to maintain the soup hot, tender meat and balanced saltiness..

Inihaw na Tuna Belly was my favorite, super tender, no fishy smell, grilled evenly..

Sisig kapampangan style was just normal, plain and has this sour after taste..

Calamares was delicious but do not expect crispiness on the coating..

Ensaladang talong was also a must try coupled with their bagoong, very delicious

Crispy Tawilis slightly doubtful becaise i think it was just a Tamban not the tawilis itself, plus only the outside part is crispy, you can still feel the softness of the fish meat, unlike other restos whose crispy fish are more crispier inside and out..

Overall it was a good place to eat at with your family, a nice place in Tagaytay where you can be far from the traffic zones, must try! And the price...