Our Top 8 Cafes/ Restaurants in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines

Our 4-day stay in the City of Smiles, a.k.a. Bacolod City, may not have been enough to taste all of the wonderful dishes that its one thousand plus food establishments have to offer. However, we have strategically come up with our top 8 list of must-tries if you are staying for just a few days. Some on the list are our personal choices, while some are recommendations from friends. This list may grow longer as we revisit Bacolod City yearly. Here are our Top 8 Cafes/Restaurants in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines!

1.) Arima Restaurant

Location: Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod, Palanca Avenue, SM City Bacolod Complex, Bacolod City, Philippines

Arima is our top favorite restaurant when in Bacolod City. Its name carries the rich history of the hacienda era in Negros, echoing the joyous announcement that food is ready. We have enjoyed their breakfast buffet and ala carte lunch/dinner offers during our visit. Our top favorites would be the Arima Salad, Bistek Tagalog, Kare-Kare and Leche flan cake. For booking-related queries, you may dm them on their social media pages or contact 09178221558/ 09178290567/ landline +63347068880  or email reservations.bacolod@parkinn.com (Swipe below photo for more pictures)

2.) Chicken House

Location: 24 Lacson St, Bacolod City, Philippines

Chicken House has been an established restaurant brand for Chicken Inasal since 1976. This was recommended by our friend when we asked what comes first on her mind with the word Chicken Inasal. We love the clean presentation of the chicken on a banana leaf, the garlic-topped rice, the atsara and sauces and the leche flan dessert. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)

3.) Cafe Bobs

Location: 21 Lacson St, Bacolod City, Philippines

Cafe Bobs has been a trailblazer in shaping the coffee culture of Bacolod City. It stands as a quintessential local gem that has flourished, not just for its delectable offerings, but also for its exquisite, world-class interior designs.(Swipe below photo for more pictures)

4.) Hukad Everyday Filipino

Location: Ground Floor, SM City Bacolod, Bacolod City, Philippines

Hukad Everyday Filipino is a homegrown Cebuano brand which offers creative renditions of our favorite Filipino foods. Some of our top favorites are Cheesy Bangus, Adobo Flakes Tortang Talong, Sizzling Spicy Bistek, Dilis Tinapa Garlic Pancit and Puto with dips. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)

5.) Aida’s

Location: Manokan Country, Bacolod City, Philippines

If you are a tourist looking for a remarkably quality chicken inasal yet with a more budget-friendly price, you may try dining at Aida’s. It is just few minutes away from SM Bacolod City. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)

6.) Eron’s House of Cansi

Location: C-58 Narra Avenue, Bacolod City, Philippines

When we asked random strangers where to eat Kansi, a local specialty similar to Bulalo, yet distinctly different because of its tangy flavor to the rich and savory soup, most of them referred us to Eron’s House of Cansi. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)

7.) Tacos ni Toti

Location: Art District, Bacolod City, Philippines

Tacos ni Toti is dubbed as the “besttacosinbacolod”. As taco lovers, we tried Tacos ni Toti then acknowledged that it is one of the best tacos we have tasted so far. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)

8.) Tropicalia

Location: Art District, Bacolod City, Philippines

As Latino food lovers, Tropicalia can be our next must-try restaurant. We haven’t dined in here yet but one of our friends recommended it here. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)