tittos latin bbq & brew

my fellow foodies came across this wonderful mexican inspired place and it has full of hidden surprises. as one of the owner’s story, the friends humorously laughing about their coming of age gave birth to this tasteful addition to kapitolyo’s collection of flavors.tittosplayful logo with a mustache can be seen from afar.

looking for a latino bar when in kapitolyo? titto's latin bbq & brew got you covered! the place itself is impressive! huge, high ceiling, second floor to boot with lots of wall art! a map of latin america, colorful wall paintings that speak festivities, feel good quotes and lots of natural light fill the place. you can't help but feel happy when you're here!! the ambiance itself is a winner!

onto the food, they had us sample quite a spread! their menu is extensive and can get a little overwhelming too.

for starters:

- nacho el gigante: a loaded platter of tortilla chips topped with lots of beef, tomato salsa, jalapenos,shredded lettuce, chimichurri, cream and lots of cheese! it's the perfect starter!

- dos tipos calamares: my favorite from the starters, do not skip this! more than just your usual calamares, the chewey swuid rings were covered in a light but crisp squid ink batter. it's then topped with sautéed calamares and served with a mayo based garlic dip! what a treat!

- elote: this was okay. lacking some strong spices, some liked this though.

- titto's wings: deep fried wings smothered with chipotle glaze, nothing wow. dip into the blue cheese crema to cut through the flavor of the glaze.

for quesadilla, we had the pollo pizzadilla. pretty round thing! it's an open faced tortilla pizza, with lots of cheese, grilled chicken chunks, chimichurri, tomatoes and pimientos topped with mixed greens. looked so good but this was just okay.

ensalada: titto's salad! mixed greens with patacones, kani, tomatoes, crumbled cheese in a balsamic peach-basil vinaigrette. this was good! hints of salty and sweet, i liked this!

for the mains, we had the following:

- lomo saltado: tender strips of beef sirloin in a thick gravy like sauce reduction with potatoes, tomatoes and pimientos. this was tasty and best consumed with rice!

- pollo asado: the usual roasted chicken, done with a secret marinade, served with mango salsa and chimichurri. this was good but not wow.

- cordero a la parilla: grilled lamp shoulders smothered with gravy and served with chimichurri, this was a little tough.

- 18 hours gaucho steak: my fave among the mains served, the tender cuts of hanger steak were well seasoned and tasty!

paella: carne and negra!

- their paella de carne was loaded with chicken and chorizo, green peas and french beans. i found this just okay, needing some strong chicken flavor. maybe more chicken stock would make it better?

- arroz negra was loaded with seafood. squid ink rice topped with squid rings, prawns, mussels and tinapa. better than the carne version for me.

then for dessert, we had the following:

- dulce de leche cheesecake: believe me when i say that this is one of the best dulce de leche cheesecake in town! a thick slice of frozen cheesecake topped generously with dulce de leche, cornflakes, chocolate sauce and strawberry puree. so good! happy happy dance!

-tittosube churros: this was just okay. the churros were dry, imo. i would love a more distinct ube flavor!

- frozen brazo de mercedes: another good dessert! buttered graham crust x vanilla ice cream x custard x meringue! plated with some crushed oreos, fresh strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream - each spoonful was a delight!

they also served an assortment of tacos which i wasn't able to try.

if it wasn't for zomato, i wouldn't have foundtittoslatin bbq & brew. i was planning on eating around the kapitolyo area, and saw it listed in the 'best of manila' list. and as the saying goes, 'the rest is history.'

upon entering the place, loud latin music and colors greet you. the place was pretty full, but i managed to maze my way to the single corner table that the waitress led me too. in some cases, i would mind the mazing. this time however, i didn't. i was very excited to try the food out, and i was able to eye some dishes of other customers as i passed by their tables. seeing the food made me start to drool. lol! 😜

i was pretty torn as to what to order. but with the chef recommendations marks on the menu, along with the waiter's recommendation, it didn't take long for me to decide what to order.

soup:
sopa de ajo - i love mushroom soup. i love truffle oil. this had them, and i didn't even have to think twice to order it. umami on umami flavors. it was the perfect way to start my meal. admittedly, it was also fave dish of the night.

platittos:
elote - corn with a whole lot of goodness on top. more than the standard butter. it's got all flavor components from sweet, salty, sour and spicy. a must try!

street tacos:
beef barbacoa w/ black tortilla - their bestseller taco! beef was nice and chewy soft, not a melt in your mouth soft. loads of beefiness in such a small serving. the black tortilla was a tad bit different. a little tougher than the standard white, no floury taste. the toughness isn't bad. even with a double tortilla, you will need something strong and stable than the standard tortilla to be able to hold its heftiness

salted egg shrimp w/ white tortilla - the salted egg hype has hit the taco-scene too. not as salty as i expected like other dishes at other places, but that's a good thing. cannot overpower the delicate taste of shrimp.

postres:
dulce de leche cheesecake - dulce de leche, ultimate latin dessert, fused with a cheesecake? yes please! it may have seemed rich and too sweet on the menu, but not as much as i thought. it wasn't 'nakakaumay' which is good. i honestly hate things disgustingly sweet. sweetness level here was just right. the strawberry puree was obviously made from a syrup or jam of sorts. i would have preferred fresh ones, but then again, strawberries are seasonal.

food: 5.0 - best latin cuisine that i have had. enough said!

price: 5.0 - things may seem pricey. but the quality and serving sizes are really good.

service: 5.0 - quick service. attentive and friendly staff. food was served pretty fast even with the dinner rush.

ambience: 4.5 - i love the loud colors and music. place is very bright, atmosphere feels lively. downside, the place is cramped with chairs and tables. i think they tried to fit in as much as possible. still, there's just enough space to walk in between tables, just dont spread your arms.

surely without a doubt, i will be coming back. still plenty of food that i want to try. highly recommended. no doubt,tittosis one of the top places to eat at in town. 👍

i can stay here all-day with their nachos el gigante andtittoswings. you can order anything from their menu at room 16 (hidden bar and extension of tittos, fyi). even their amaretto sour is the bomb! don’t forget to use your zomato gold 2 + 2 on drinks which we very much enjoyed. cheers!

been in the mood for mexican food for quite sometime and i decided to trytittoslatin bbq and brew in kapitolyo.

i was lucky i was there quite early and was able to park.

that menu is quite extensive so i decided to get the following:

4 cheese quesadilla - was quite good. i especially like the onion jam. the touch of sweetness was a pleasant surprise

roast chicken with mexican rice - the chicken was flavorful and moist but a little greasy for my taste.

dulce de leche cheesecake - now this is a winner! the caramelized cornflakes with the dulce de leche sauce was great with the tangy cheesecake

this is my favourite latin-american restau ❤️ i love the food so much, must try theirtittosiced tea 🥰🥰

one of two lechons was fromtittoslatin bbq & brew! i enjoyed the immense tenderness of the meat and incredulous crunch from the skin. the lechon de leche was flavorful and good partner to the varied beer options we had that night. thank youtittosfor making our christmas party fun. recommended.

2nd time attittos(at a diff branch) and it’s still the same great experience. i just love their chiquittos. but all in all, every food we’ve ordered tasted great! try their elote and papas enchiladas 👍

i will never get tired of this restaurant because of its latin american ambience and superb feast. must try: truffle pizzadilla, paella arroz negra, steak squid ink pasta, andtittosube churros which is best served warm!

first time tryingtittosand i was not disappointed! food was really good and service was excellent! highly recommended if you want a good fix of mexican (latin) food with a twist!

kapitolyo is a great place if you want to go on a food trip because it's considered as the foodie haven of pasig. . one of the frequent haven of foodies here is tittos latin bbq & brew. tittos serves contemporary latin american comfort food that is tweaked to cater to the pinoy palate.

tittos has recently celebrated their second anniversary and along with it are new dishes on the menu. . my friend jen  sand under my feet  was invited for the anniversary celebration and i was just lucky to get tagged along. i have dined attittosa couple of times before, as well as in their speakeasy bar, rm-16, because it's just a few blocks away at my office. i would say that their dishes do taste good, as well as their cocktails in rm-16. no wonder why they are now celebrating their second year.

another recent addition to the establishments in the foodie-friendly kapitolyo neighborhood istittoslatin bbq and brew. the family and i were treated here by the in-law’s for sil’s birthday. titto’s imposing exteriors lead into bright and airy interiors, complete with festive and colorful artwork and decor that give the place a vibrant south american feel.

excellent service and ambiance. the servers were very accommodating. food is served quickly. breakfast burrito is the bomb! we loved the sangria as well. steak is okay but a bit chewy for our taste. but overall,tittosis highly recommended for casual dining with your date or with friends. 2 thumbs up!

omg, the nachos el gigante was soooo good! serving size was huge; 4 to 5 people can comfortably share the medio.tittoschicharron was sinfully delish. i like the the crispy onion with every bite of the pork pata + rice. we will definitely be back. and we’d bring more friends so we can try more dishes.