Filipino-Mexican cuisine is really getting a lot of buzz the last few months in the metro. Last weekend, I visited Gorda Filmex Cuisine for the first time. Upon entering the vicinity, you’ll be amazed with the NYC themed sliding steel door. It sets a very masculine vibe. The restaurant is well ventilated and well lighted.
I was very fortunate to sit down with Jessica Angeles, the assistant head chef and one of the co-founders of Gorda. The restaurant is family owned and run by the Angeles siblings. The name “Gorda” got its inspiration from their mother which literally means big lady in Mexican.
Here are some of the best items that I tried during my visit:
I started with my favorite appetizer – Mama’s Nachos. It was topped with trio local keso, ensalada, spiced beef estofado and a dash of jalapeno atchara for that spicy kick. It was garnished with spiced lemon for that citrusy flavor. It’s really cheesy which is a big plus for me.
I tried their Trio Fajitas next. It was good and very well cooked. The alfalfa (I’m a big fan!) also makes it a bit refreshing. It is paired with Corn Tortilla, Homemade Crema, Ensalada and Local Keso.
Calamari is actually an appetizer but I got intrigue with its presentation so I tried it after Trio Fajitas. It is squid frito dusted with local spice. It is best paired with pinakurat and homemade spicy crema.
The Beef Tacos will probably be the best dish during my visit. Apart from its bite size, it is also well plated. The taste is also superb. You get to have that “beef tapsilog breakfast” taste in every bite. This is a very well loved dish that will surely give you a slice of home.
Apart from the restaurant, they also have a bar that boasts original and signature cocktail mixes. I personally tried Horchata Morena which is a mixed of freshly roasted grains, whiskey and rhum. It is garnished with cinnamon bark.
Overall, Gorda Filmex-Urban Cuisine is in top of my list. It captured my heart immediately the moment I stepped in the restaurant. They have a very entertaining staff, excellent ambiance and lastly, a very superb selection of food. I’ll definitely recommend it to my friends and family.
Gorda Filmex-Urban Cuisine is located at 2/F Retail 6, Uptown Parade, 38th Street cor 9th Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. They are open 11 AM – 11 PM every Monday, Tuesday & Sunday while 11 AM – 2 AM every Wednesday to Saturday. You can also contact them at +632-777-1929.
You can reach them through their social media pages:
Facebook: GordaPH
Instagram: gordaph
The verdict: It’s an ACE!
The Tennis Foodie’s favorite: Mama’s Nachos, Beef Tacos, Horchata Morena
Como siempre amigo :
PERFECTO!!!
Good descriptive discourses on the food items. Definitely enticing. Notable are the ingredients clearly laid out to captivate the tastes.
Oh my goodness that food looks AMAZING! I have to go there, and eat EVERYTHING!
Every thing looks and sounds delicious. I love tacos.
love mexican food so i would like to try this if im only nearby!
Filipino AND Mexican food combined? That sounds too good to be true! All these dishes look super tasty and the actual restaurant looks very modern- I like it! Fantastic review
The food looks amazing and delish!
It all looks so delicious! I think the Fajita would be my favorite. I love the decor of the restaurant as well, so inviting!
Family-owned restaurants always seem to have such good food. I love to try new restaurants. The food here looks delicious!
The food looks so awesome here. I especially love the nachos. But even the drinks look good. I am not a horchata fan and it still looks marvelous.
Woah I’m drooling again. I love cheese, nachos and pita bread. This is restaurant a must-try.
OMG this food looks delicious! I would love to try it!
Not really a fan of cheese but the nachos makes me drool 🤤. Would love to have one over a few drinks at the bar. Sharing this with my friends.
I love the decor of the restaurant and the food looks delicious and fresh!
I just had my dinner but these food make me hungry again! What should I do?
I think I would love those nachos. Yum! I could use a drink from the bar as well.
Oh my gosh, all that food looks amazing! I really love the atmosphere as well.
Gorda sounds like a amazing restaurant. I love all the photos of the food you took it all looks delicious.
1st off the food looks amazing! Great article and description. Very good pictures.
Nachos and fajitas are a personal favorite. Their dishes look so appetizing.
What a fun place! I love the sliding door and brick walls. I was just thinking of nachos the other day so that got my attention!
I adore Mexican food! It is just such a shame I can’t eat anything spicy! Love nachos! and these look so good!
Never heard of Gorda, but those nachos look amazing!!! The calamari looks great too; perfectly fried!
Oh now this looks like an absolutely delicious place to go and grab a meal. I have to admit I’ve not had nachos in ages and now I want to go and grab some.
I am going to have to check this place out the next time I’m in New York. The food looks amazing.
the serving looks hefty and generous and i also like the modern ambiance! i can easily see myself indulging in this place!
What a cool restaurant. I’m not a fan of calamari, but the beef tacos look yummy. I love how they are served.
These were exquisite. And they looked equally delicious.
Oh wow, Grande indeed! The cuisine/meal is good for 4 people! Thanks for the review!
The dishes look amazing and the front bar is nice too! I really like the layout of the place.
So awesome! Would love to eat those!
The food looks very good too! I’d love to try the beef nachos too! well actually all of it! I love Mexican foods too!
wow!Lot of food that can’t resist.I am sure you had great time there!I also like the first picture much!
Wow! Making me hungry. That food looks delish!
What an awesome restaurant. Mexican food is something I can enjoy on a regular basis, and their foods all look delicious.
What a FEAST you had!!! It looks amazing. I wish I could jump through the photos and be there so we can both chow down, haha!
Nnniicceeee….I would love a taste of Mama’s nachos! Also, having some corn tortillas wouldn’t be bad.
gotta love the vibe and the comic names on the dishes.
Will remain on my list to vist. Thanks for sharing!
The look of the place is fantastic but the food… the food looked amazing! I’m sure you left there full and very happy.
That is such a cool place to dine and those food look so good and tasty! Hope to visit that place someday!
that sounds fabulous. thanks for sharing. mama’s nachos look fabulous.
Wow, this food looks delicious! I would love to find a place like this near me!
I love Mexican food! Now those look like real nachos!!
Mmmm…Filipino-Mexican! Never tried! What a decor though!!
Everything looks awesome but the nachos look like the best nachos ever!
that looks like a lot of food you had there! i bet it was amazing