buen comer

oh... buen comer... 💙 not once did i regret listening to a friend’s recommendation to try thisplace💙

we ordered:
1) steak and rice pilaf (288 php, good for 1 pax): sadly, they ran out of rice pilaf and we had the option to choose from garlic, plain, or bbq rice (we chose bbq). this was really good. you get what you pay for with the super tender, well-seasoned meat. they only give you disposable utensils and none got broken from slicing the meat. however, i think the rice pilaf would make a significant difference in upping the game of this dish. hopefully next time it will be available.
2) nacho potato crisp (168 php, 3-4 pax): a first-time order last night! no regrets. super sulit for the price and the huuuge, overflowing serving. the flavors work together but i found the potatoes to be a bit too salty. it goes well together with their guacamole (💚💚💚) and maybe i’ll just have them lessen the salt next time.
3) steak and fries wrap (268 php, 1-2 pax): winner winner steak dinner!!! my og, my go-to order whenever in buen comer! i’ve tasted their kare-kare burrito but still prefer this one because of the uber tender, generous meat serving with good ratio with the fries. one order is more than enough for one person.

finally, i was able to try the food in this place! the location is accessible and you can park along the side of the road. theplaceis not air-conditioned and simple but it is spacious. we tried their chicken quesadilla and burrito which both tasted really delicious and flavourful. the price are relatively lower compared to other mexican restaurants but their serving size is huge. really loved their food!

steak and fries burrito and their nacho chips are a must try. theplaceusually gets packed during the weekends so go early or try them on weekdays.

one of the best fil-mex restos in the metro! their servings are massive and definitely worth the price. it’s in an isolated residential area, with not much foot traffic but i’d gladly eat there every week. the ambience is not very fancy but it’s enough, given the prices and target market. i would recommend getting the kare-kare burrito and steak with rice. although my favorite thing about theplacewould have to be it’s triple sauces. i pour it on everything.

thisplaceis a budget-friendly silantro. if you want a quick fix of fil-mex near maginhawa/diliman, this is theplaceto go. tried their nachos, quesadillas, and burrito. the serving is huge and could serve 2 people per order. sulit and very tasty food!!

thisplacedeserves a 5 star rating!masarap na mexican food, pare. steak & fries wrap + buffalo chicken & fries wrap (medyo spicy) + potato nachos!!!! generous serving and not that pricey!! 💯

best mexicanplaceeverrrrr.


i am swearing on buen comer bcos it is the best hole in the wall foodplaceeverrrrr.

the serving & quality of the food for it’s cheap price? definitely a steal, a winner!! my personal faves are:

crispy potato nachos
steak & fries burrito
chicken caesar salad wrap
japanese style fried chicken wrap

btw, my boyf & i share in 1 burrito (it’s divided into two upon serving) and 1 nachos. sobrang solve na yon!

another plus in thisplaceis their staff and the owner (who is very hands on btw you will see him there). they’re very approachable and friendly! this is a must visit in qc. it will neveeeeer disappoint.

best burrito ive ever had. recommended thisplaceto almost all my friends and they also loved the place. i didnt really want to make a review about thisplacebecause it's too good to share to everyone but thisplaceis already getting popular by itself! 😅 ive come here a 100 times already abd ever since i tasted their burrito, i never had any other burrito rather than this ❤ really good ones are steak and fries, kare-kare and chicken caesar salad 👌

we tried their kare kare burrito, steak and fries wrap, and nachos. one things's for sure- the serving size justifies their price, which isn't even that high to begin with! they have a unique take on your regular burrito, combining local pinoy flavors to it. i could one burrito/wrap for 2 meals. their food is definitely on the oily side though so i wouldn't recommend it for people on a diet (but i would recommend it for helping a hangover). it could use a little bit of tweaking taste wise, but it's not bad at all.

the feel of theplaceitself belongs in the maginhawa-malinghap area because of its homey aesthetic and vibe. i love the whole food truck out front. you could easily get things to go. inside, you'll some interesting paintings on the wall. everything else is ordinary but it has the outdoorsy feel to it- even under a roof. i'd love to come back here with more friends because that's the kind ofplaceit is, like a filipino diner.

buen comer is our favorite no-frills, underground mexicanplacenearby maginhawa street.

my personal favorite is their steak and rice pilaf. i was surprised how this steak could equate those that they serve in fancy restaurants. it's juicy, flavorful, and nearly melts in your mouth! i suggest you try their tacos and burritos which are also one of their bestsellers.

their staff is also very accomodating. i like how the lady in-charge of the cashier is very enthusiastic. :) since theplaceis just like the garage of a house, my only concern was that theplacetends to be not well-ventilated and cramped when there are a lot of diners. but because their food is so good and affordable, who am i to complain?

all the fuss about thisplacefrom friends finally came to an end!

on one friday night, we had dinner at this place. my friends had their usual orders.

i had one their quesadillas (118php). the quesadilla was good, it was good for one, not for sharing in my case 😅. almost everything was for sharing, they were all affordable but the servings were pretty hefty! 😉 😲

the ambiance is not fancy but very laid back. a canteen-like feel. theplacewas quite big and the walls were transformed and painted by some artsy murals related to the name of the restaurant.

we were all satisfied with our orders, there were even half of some burritos 🌯 that we couldn’t finish 😁

i've been here few times already because i love their burrito especially their chicken burrito and the staff are always accommodating. however, i never dine in because theplaceis always packed.

for my very recent visit, i opted something different...something i've never tried before even from a different restaurant. i ordered their peri-peri chicken with dirty rice.

this is the first time i'll be eating peri-peri chicken so technically, i don't know what to expect. all i know is it's going to be something with a lot of spices like chillies, pepper, probably some paprika and the like.

the verdict, the chicken tasted a little tangy and a hint of spicy but it's flavorful. i liked the dirty rice, it's similar to cajun rice. the dish was good and i enjoyed it a lot same way i enjoyed their chicken burrito.

i heard their chorizo taco with mango salsa is a must-try. until my next visit. 😉

a recent hole-in-the-wall discovery. 

it's surprising at first to note that people flock to this place, given that it's tucked away in a quiet street away from the bustling maginhawa food scene. i had my first bite of kare-kare burrito and i instantly became a convert. 

other noteworthy fil-mex food offerings are: nacho potato crips, chicken caesar salad wrap, taco spring rolls, peri peri chicken with dirty rice, japanese chicken wrap, and beef pares burrito ( i have yet to try other menu options but i'm sure they're all good).

service can be slow as everything's made from scratch and theplacecan be quite busy from the time they open at 4pm until they close at 11pm. the dining area can get really hot and humid and although they provide an ample amount of electric fans, it can still be taxing to dine there - best to be dressed in thin garments when you opt to dine in. 

serving sizes are big and the distinct fil-mex (caesar salad / kare-kare / pares in a burrito, helloooo) flavors are so good, you're sure to forget your name for a second. another notable thing is the fact the prices are so low, you end up wishing the owners (who are very warm and friendly, by the way - i've chatted with some of them) would impose a price increase - and they already have (not drastically, don't you worry) but it's not exactly a letdown as the food is really good.

best.burrito.ever.

whenever friends ask me where's the bestplaceto eat at maginhawa area, i point them to buen comer. i'd always get the kare-kare burrito with extra bagoong. it never failed to cheer me up. plus i get to use their garlic mayo, chili, and cilantro sauce which makes the experience perfect.

rating this restaurant more than 5 actually. did not know that fil-mex cuisine can be such bombs! i always order their kare kare burrito and peri peri chicken. i can say i have tried everything in their menu, and everything is just so good! plus, serving size wont disappoint you. food is prepared fresh right in front of you :)

always my go-toplacefor some mexican food with a twist.