buen comer

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

we ordered:
1) steak andricepilaf (288 php, good for 1 pax): sadly, they ran out ofricepilaf and we had the option to choose from garlic, plain, or bbqrice(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 thericepilaf 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.

we got first dibs on buen comer poquellas’ new wrap! they’re pretty popular for their take on fil-mex burritos and quesadillas.

dubbed the hangover wrap, it consists of steak, crunchy liempo, two fried eggs, fried rice, and chili garlic.

they call it hangover wrap because this is something that they think is the perfect meal after a night of drinking.

this is one hell of a wrap! i like to call this a breakfast wrap because of its components and i can imagine eating this first thing in the morning.

the combination of the perfectly cooked steak and the saltiness and crunchiness of the liempo works really well and it satisfies the carnivore inside you. the addition of the eggs and friedricemakes this a complete and very filling meal.

it’s not on their menu so just ask them if you want to try it. definitely another home run for team buen comer. masarap!

simply the best fil-mex food on this side of town. a personal fave is the kare-kare burrito which is packed full of crispy pork, pechay, andricedoused in that peanut sauce. the bagoong is great as well.

good mexican food! i had steak andricepilaf and my boyfriend ordered steak and fries wrap. the steak was tender and nothing short of flavor. servings are generous and they serve fast.

buen comer surprisingly is one of the best tex-mex  restaurants i've tried in the ph. the flavors, sauces, and overall quality of dishes simply work. don't let the food truck appearance of their main kitchen bring you down and give them a try.
ordered: 1.) kare-kare burito - a must for kare-kare lovers, 2.) chicken quesadilla - contents were generous unlike other restaurants, 3.) nacho potato crisps - huge serving for the price, 4.) steak andricepilaf - surprisingly very tender and good quality meat, 5.) mac and cheese wrap - you get what you expect from a mac and cheese dish, not a big fan since it's a carb + carb combo, 6.) wings + fries - forgot what type we ordered but the size and preparation for both wings and fries were good

another must-try resto for great, affordable food! met one of the owners during dinner. he entertained us, told us a bit about his restaurant’s history, and assisted us in choosing our food. all of his recommendations were great. he seemed very happy and passionate!

must-orders include the kare-kare burrito with bagnet (?), bagoong and chopped petchay, and the steak withricepilaf. guaranteed to satisfy!

note however that they have short operating hours and only from wed. to sat.

we went here twice. the first time we ate here we had the peri-peri chicken with dirty rice, steak and pilaf rice, and the taco spring roll. everything was delicious except that i find the dirtyriceand the spring roll too salty.

for our second visit, we had the chicken burrito, mac and cheese wrap, cajun fries, and steak andricepilaf. this visit made me realize that there’s only a few kid-friendly meals in the menu :( even the mac and cheese wrap has a slight kick to it. although they were very kind to take out the chicken because it’s a bit spicy.

overall, masarap and sulit the price because you get a lot per serving. i was only able to eat half of my burrito. definitely coming back! i always recommend this to my friends from the south who visit q.c. once in a while.

buen comer is our favorite no-frills, underground mexican place nearby maginhawa street.

my personal favorite is their steak andricepilaf. 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 the place is just like the garage of a house, my only concern was that the place tends 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?

not a big fan of burritos but this one is great tho. 😉 tried their best seller karekare burrito - it's basically pita bread stuffed withriceflavored with karekare sauce, pechay/lettuce depending on your liking and lechon kawali. they have 3 types of sauces, the usu. shawarma sauce, creamy cilantro and hot sauce. the first two are best mixed together! will definitely go back but not often. medyo nakakasawa yung karekare. they also have pares burrito - haven't tried it yet. 🤔

the very definition of a hidden gem 💎

i never would have heard about this restaurant if not for an impromptu dinner invitation, and i'm so happy i now have buen comer in my life. i learned that they are quite well-known for their kare-kare burrito, and i'm so glad i had the chance to try it. imagine your lola's kare-kare, put it on rice, mix everything up, and wrap it up and you got a thick burrito of deliciousness. definitely a must try. another dish you definitely have to try is their steak pilaf. perfectly cooked steak slices on perfectly cookedrice- - it' a the best.

while maginhawa street in quezon city is known for its chain of food parks, one must also be encouraged to check out the side streets since you might find a hidden gem there and this true with buen comer. basically, you get to dine inside a garage spacious enough with chairs and tables inside. there, they serve some burrito-based dishes and a few more other things that would satisfy your hunger. we went there around dinner time (7:30-ish) and i didn't had a proper lunch that day so i'm quite hungry and a bit cranky since that's what happens when i get hungry.

i ordered their kare-kare burrito which is essentially kare-kare with rice. they fried the meat somewhat and added the bagoong together with the kare-kare sauce and rice, wrapped into a burrito style. it was really good! the sauce isn't to much but enough to coat thericeinside. the meat, as i said earlier was fried to prevent it to being too greasy. even the bagoong isn't too salty, but you know it's there. you can put some sauce on it of you want and i find the garlic mayo perfect for that. for a price of less than 200 pesos, that dish was all good. i was able to to taste their steak pilafriceand for a 200+ price range, that would be my second best favorite. soft beef strips on top ofriceand together with that special sauce that they provide, you really can't go wrong with that. serving is good enough for me and food was great so it's safe to say that we will be back there soon. just a reminder, they are open on wednesday - saturday only around late afternoon to late evening.
liee lozano therese mendoza

best for a night out with friends

what to eat: japanese style fried chicken withrice+ fries (sinful but one of the best meals ever!!!)

con: open air, so you'll be exposed to cigarette smoke from other customers 😢

steak andricepilaf.. i ordered this for pick up a day before thru their ig account.. how cool is that? 😆 the price is a little steep for me but the beef is sooo tender and winner andricepilaf.. buhaghagriceftw

peri peri chicken with their amoy anghit dirttriceha ha ha sorry no offense meant but i love the dirtyricekasi ako ang umubos 😆😆😆😆😆

we and a friend of mine are medyo suki actually here and she loved their kare kare burrito aheeeheeee

in this day and age, people will never run out of food options. here in manila, you will find a number of restaurants and even food stalls in the street offering a variety of dishes, that are actually easy on the pocket. 

if you are into al fresco dining, you better check out buen comer in maginhawa street, quezon city. it's just a small stall surrounded by a couple of tables and chairs. "buen comer" is a spanish phrase which means "good eats." i'd have to say that buen comer definitely live up to its name. they indeed have good eats, as they gave a filipino twist to some mexican favorites, and prepped up everything in their own kitchen. buen comer made each dish their own specialty.

their kare kare burrito, for me, is their best dish in their menu. it has the potential of becoming a gem in their food place, but they have to tweak it a little. the peanut sauce in it was very overwhelming. the surprise lies in its flavorful bagnet, complemented with a savory layer of bagoong (fermented fish paste).

another burrito of theirs that we have tried is their chicken caesar wrap. it has crunchy fried chicken, that works well with the dressing. i would definitely recommend this as a good grab-and-go meal.

buen comer's peri peri chicken with dirtyricewas wonderfully prepared. you can distinctly taste the various spices in their marinated meat, but in my opinion, they can actually make do with less seasoning.

this dish worked well with their garlic yogurt and cilantro dressing.

they have also upgraded the classic chicken quesadilla. underneath those perfectly grilled pitas are tasty chicken bits blended in with rich layers of cheese. you would finish wolfing this down within minutes.

let it be known that buen comer always comes up with new dishes on their menu. according to their chef, chef mico, they keep on updating their list of food choices every two weeks.