leon authentic mexican

we ordered beef soft tacos, steak burrito,cheesequesadilla, and chicken enchiladas. favorite dish was the taco and enchiladas it was very rich in flavor but the burrito could’ve been better if it had more meat. all in all 4 stars! 😊

visited during the covid-19 pandemic. they ask that you reserve a table for dine in so that they can limit the number of guests inside the restaurant.

the owner leo was friendly and helped us order. the first thing we got were the nachos, perfectly crisp thin chips, good qualitycheeseand fresh made salsa. next was the pulled pork buritto, that's something i'd go back for over and over again. i've tried most of the mexican restaurants around metro manila and i've never had a burrito that tasted this good. the tortilla wrapper was lightly toasted, and the mexican rice was perfectly spiced. best of all, it was served hot! this made the big difference for me. great meal paired with a cold beer, i wanted more as soon as i left.

this place is worth the drive to antipolo.

the only authentic mexican restau in upper antipolo. our favorite go to place! generous food serving and with high quality. the price is reasonable, definitely won’t break your wallet. try their steak burrito, louisiana chicken, fried steak california burrito,cheesequesadillas, mexican wings and fries, buffalo chicken, chili con carne, buffalo fries

i love the food. we ordered california burritto 👍cheeseand jalapeño quesadilla, mexican fries and lemon and herb chicken wings. quesadilla is a little burnt, nevertheless it was so good. some fries are undercooked and bland in taste but the toppings complimented the blandness. lemon and herb chicken is superb. burrito is also super yummy. really love it. and they all serve it hot.

will come back again that's for sure.

we tried thecheeseandcheesejalapeño quesadillas. tasty and yummy, served hot. totally worth the wait. the steak 🌯 was also delicious. #chigano #burrito #quesadilla

mexican foods aren't that hard to find nowadays. with lots of option to choose from. you'll definitely get that sweet, savory and spicy taste you're looking for a mex food. well, one restaurant that offered such is the leon authentic mexican. it's located in sumulong highway antipolo. quite far isn't i know but the food they prepare is totally awesome.

this was a product of hardwork of two mexican food lovers,  ms. anne and sir leon who happen to be partners in real in life, #relationshipgoals . anyway, leon's goal is to satisfy our mexican food cravings, and to make it happen, they see to it that spices are truly mexican to which some are imported from singapore.  they're open from 12pm to 10pm although you can visit their instagram page @leonauthenticmexican to inquire.

now about the food they served us with their known best sellers.

carnitas quesadillas - this is the combination of chicken, bell pepper, mexicancheeseand cheddar cheese with their own sauce and salsa which is freshly prepped daily. totally good one for me!😍😍😍😍😍

lemon and herbs wings - this is a combination of their secret spices. i loved the presence of different when you tasted this. although not slightly juicy.😍😍😍😍

naked burrito - a mixture of choice meat - chicken, carnitas or steak, tomatoes, corn, sweet beans, jalapeño, lettuce, cilantro and sour cream burrito poured on bed of mexican rice, not your usual burrito. 😍😍😍

mexican fries - your french fries made with real potatoes, drizzled with sour cream,cheesesauce, round beef, tomatoes, onions and jalapeños. i enjoyed this one. perfect for sharing. 😍😍😍😍😍

lamb california beef burrito -this burrito replaced rice with potato fries, you have an option of  meat such as steak or chicken, ground lamb, sour cream, salsa, mexicancheeseand cheddar cheese. love this one and a heavy meal too!😍😍😍😍

steak fajitas - your steak fajitas with cream cheese, you'll definitely love this one. don't forget to wrap it with pita. 😍😍😍😍😍

those are just some of the foods we've tried they have others too. so next time you pass by sumulong highway, don't forget to drop by at their humble abode and taste it yourself.  

people who find themselves in antipolo and are up for a food trip usually only have a handful of cafes as their options. with the area looking to be a potential food hotspot, couple anna and joseph (antipolo natives) felt that their hometown is now ready for more diversity in food options. hence the birth of leon authentic mexican. it was borne out of the passion for mexican food and the possibility to put antipolo on the food map.

leon sits on a corner of the second floor of okinari arcade - also where sulok cafe is. it’s a budding complex with other restaurants occupying it too. going up to the place, we were greeted by a bold list of iconic and classic mexican fare before crossing the threshold into the place. i guess it’s mostly what to expect from this joint. the deep grey of the walls comes in delightful contrast with the light finish of the wood furnishings. the modest space gets flooded with natural light as allowed by big windows. it's reminiscent of the industrial feel of the modern taquerias sprouting all over metro manila.

it’s exciting to find out how exactly this new player in the vicinity will fare through their food. with it being remote from food hot spots and being new, you can’t really help but have a prejudice. but then again, i was there to find out exactly what leon would bring to diners. a sweating pitcher of their mojito was placed on our table to get things started.

a plate of leon’s louisiana wings (php 180) arrived at our table. it may look intimidating (i mean hot & spicy) because of the generous deep red rub, but that’s all the mexican herbs and spices for a tasty trip to louisiana. nice and tender, but they could have let the rub steep for a few more minutes to really let it get in there.

quesadillas! leon’scheesequesadilla (php 105) was served with salsa and sour cream. its tortilla was burnt just right and thecheesemelds gracefully with the sour cream and the salsa. i must say their homemade salsa is somewhere close to perfect - right amount of sharpness and crunchy vegetables that have a delightfully ripe overall taste.

we had a sampling of their crunchy taco ground beef (php 75). this is their take on a chalupa, which is an open-faced taco except with a fried tortilla as its base. playful crisp as it goes along with the well-spiced beef and a heaping topping of lettuce. don’t forget the sour cream!

their sizzling fajita steak looks very inviting. it comes with the sizzling steak on a hot plate and a serving of rolled up tortillas in another. make sure to eat the steak with the fajita for the full experience! tender steak with vegetables that caramelized from the heat brought together by the mexican herbs and spices. we downed that with some more of ice cold mojito.

and then we had the chicken burrito (php 135), which is one of my top picks. the thing with these iconic and classic dishes from other cuisines is that it’s either good or not. this one is surprisingly good. i noticed the turmeric in the mix that just brought all the ingredients home. once you taste it for yourself you’ll know what i mean.

anna admitted that a hindrance to people actually trying out their food was the common perception that mexican food is uncomfortably spicy. but we all know that’s not the case. restaurants like leon opening in such a young food community is a step to make more and more filipinos open to the wonderful world of global cuisine.

now, you guys know which spot to hit when craving for some flavorful mexican fare in antipolo.