silantro fil-mex

tried thisplacefor the fourth time, first few times were okay. this time, we got the beef nachos, rib fingers and burger. got waitlisted but also seated after 20 mins. beef nachos was served fast for starter, serving was generous for two and got our waiting time for the mains unnoticed. didn't also finish it, had the left over for take out. rib fingers will be cooked depending on your choice, served with mashed potato on a sizzling plate. serving was good for two, taste was fine unlike other ribs which has sweetness. burger was superb for its price which is just 180, tasted good. service was not so great, we were seated outside, had to call the attention of the servers several times. my friend also stood up and looked for a server to ask for water refill. they were full house though. it is understandable for them to be busy but not for guests to be neglected.

hello to my favourite branch and favourite people!

but first, food review because people come here for that. mamaya na yung ibang bagay. haha.

1. beef nachos - great as always, still the superstar of the menu. crispy chips, random tiny pieces of silantro, baby chunks of tomatoes, and sometimes may naliligaw na onion.

the size is good for sharing, legit di mabibitin ang dalawang matakaw (kaya kahit 4 people), but i am taking this for my self only. that is how much i love it. i hate onions kaya buti na lang at naliligaw ligaw lang yung 2 or 3 strips minsan and tomatoes. but when it comes to this nachos, i am looking for the tomatoes because it is complementing the taste of the beef and every other ingredient.

fun fact: i always ask for extra torched cheese because why not, comparing the serving of cheese to their glorietta branch, generous yung sa glorietta.

2. beef buritto - still so-so. for me, army navy's steak buritto is better when it comes to taste but silantro's serving is bigger. mas malaki nga lang yung size sa glorietta.

i cannot finish this since it is gigantic, i need to share it dahil nakakaumay din.

3. beef quesadilla - not the usual flat quesadilla. you need to use spoon and fork, not your typical finger food. masarap pero di ko maalala bakit, so di siya ganon ka-remarkable sa dila ko pero orderin niyo na rin kasi masarap fries na kasama neto.

again, good for sharing para sa typical na matakaw, unless super halimaw ka kumain.

4. caliente chicken wings - medyo spicy (as expected) pero yummy! the wings are from the gym, ilang buwan muna sila naglift ng dumbells before i-serve (yes mam ser boss amo ganon po sila kalaki.)

this is already good for 2-3 people tapos order ka din ng rice and extra rice kasi masarap din kanin nila, not just steamed.

everything above is good for sharing kasi nashshare ko talaga. trust me, sobrang lakas ko kumain to the point na pinipigilan na ako ng lola ko. take note, lola ko yon. but going back, lahat masarap, wala kang pagsisisihan. pricing is dapat lang, medyo pwede pa nga nilang mahalan sa dami ng serving pero tama na yan para lagi makakain mga students. the staff are always awesome and accommodating. kahit na sobrang pagod nila kasi sobrang daming kumakain dito, they will always smile and happily serve everyone. theplaceis squeaky clean too!

waiting time: di ka aabutan ng gutom at inis kung kumain ka na bago ka kumain dito. sobrang daming tao, baon ka skyflakes.

(will update the pictures kapag nahanap ko na yung iba lol puro nachos yan)

been to silantro so many times, often in kapitolyo and uptc. every time i have my friends in town, thisplaceis without a doubt the resto i always recommend. fast, affordable, approachable servers and yummy dishes!

tried most, if not all, from the menu and these are my faves:
beef nachos
beef quesadillas
lamb chop

theplaceis rather small, so during peak hours prepare to wait for at least an hour! and parking is limited. theplaceis very friendly to pets too.

i love this place. their food is so good especially the nachos, burger, and burrito. thisplaceis always full so the waiting line will be long but it's totally worth it!

what i like with this fil-mex restaurant is their low price, great fusion of filipino and mexican food influences and generous food portions. theplaceis a bit small, a bit cramped at the tables and always packed to the rafters with customers. try their best  seller, the caliente wings.  their pancholon's burger is so high, you don't know how to start eating it.  i am a bit adventurous in what i eat so when i order a soft taco, i order the completo (3 types of meat) which is comprised of lamb, lengua and oxtail. another favorite is silantro's burrito which is as thick and long as your arm and the price is so sulit.

silantro has been my family's go-to resto when we want good food at a very affordable price.


tip: this is for the kapitolyo branch:  be there before 5:30 pm to avoid the long queues for dinner. don't eat there for lunch during sundays because parking is hard to find.

dined here on a thursday lunch, theplaceis already full but we were able to get a seat outside.

we ordered the following foods:

1. beef nachos - i literally uttered “wow” when the server handed the platter to us. the melted cheese on top topped with tender cuts of beef is for the win. it was soo good plus the serving can feed 4-5 people.

2. beef quesadillas - it was so good, i forgot about the calorie. 😂 the cheese and the beef was so perfect. serving size is good for 2 hungry stomachs.

3. calliente chicken wings - sweet and tasty, good for 2 people.

4. grilled pork ribs - wasn’t what i expected. the meat wasn’t tender enough, and i wasn’t able to eat much.

5. grilled porkchop - this one is sulit. there were 2 pieces of large porkchop, grilled to perfectiom. sweet and tender.

6. silantro steak - paired with fries, the rice is a separate order. you have options on how
you want it to be done. the serving is good for 2 people.

service - we were seated at around 12nn. we were able to eat at around 1:00. so i guess, that’s like 45 -50 mins waiting time. the only order that was served fast was the beef nachos, but the rest of the order took a lot of time. i wouldn’t suggest to dine here during lunch break most esp if you are pressed with time.

judgment: i would come back because of the serving size. i think it’s sulit and it’s actually good when you are with family and friends.

good food and so busog at very affordable price. for two people, we ordered beef nachos (bestseller) and silantro quesadilla. the nachos is very crunchy and tasty. they refill the sauces quickly. for the quesadilla, the cheese is just so cheesy :))

their service is fast, and theplaceis jam packed but worth the wait. #mustvisit

favoriteplacein kapitolyo! i would never get tired of ordering their famous beef nachos overloaded with lots of freakin' cheese! thisplaceis so packed during weekends but people are very patient to wait in line even if it takes them an hour. i know coz i am one of those people who are willing to wait because i know it'll be worth it! pretty much everything in their menu is a must try!

so happy they have several branch already! proof how good they are in what they are doing! 😋🍴

my friends and i ordered their paella and beef nachos which should be the must try dishes on their menu. perfectly cooked and the salsa on the nachos were really good. thisplaceis always packed though so make sure to make a reservation to avoid waiting too long.

edit: zomato says they're cash only but they do accept cards now.

good food, worth going to. worth every penny spend. will be comming back to thisplaceto try everything on the menu. theplaceneeds more apace to accomodate all the people,placeisnt that big just a few people can fit in the a/c room.

silantro beef nachos. definitely must try! (thank me later. 😅)

we went here on a weekday night. i expected there was gonna be a queue, but still oh so hopeful there won't be because the other restos we passed along kapitolyo weren't packed. but nope, not silantro. theplacewas packed.

we ordered beef nachos, ribs and paella. the only picture i got to take was the one before i started nibbling on everything. it was sooo good! great value for money in terms of quality and quantity.

must try. new fave. happy tummy.

will keep on coming back to thisplace(as long as the prices don’t go up lol). real ogs know that silantro is one of the best restaurants in kapitolyo, if not the best restaurant in kapitolyo. service is awesome, prices are cheap and food is to die for. must try the nachos (i prefer chicken), quesadillas, caliente wings and their burrito. their sauces are all bomb (and refillable!!!). overall, everything is great here.

silantro is my go toplacefor mexican food trip. calliente wings is my top pick followed by their beef nachos with their awesome sauces!!! ❤️

food is really great and also worth it for the price. only downside on this branch is that it has limited seating and the tables and chairs are kinda old.

always our go- toplacefor meal. you just have to endure the long waiting time because this is really jampacked especially during dinner. thankfully they are open now for dine in.

this is our go toplacewhen in uptc but just make sure you have time because the queue is usally long. patience is needed and make sure you are not super hungry yet.

staff are very accomodating and courteous. serving time is reasonable and so is the price and serving size.