Kantina Manila

April 28, 2025

Just a short walk from the University of Santo Tomas, Kantina Manila offers a modern, minimalist space perfect for casual meals between classes or after long study sessions. Their extensive menu features crowd favorites like burgers, all-day breakfast plates, pizzas, and a variety of pork, beef, and fish dishes. They also serve Mexican-inspired options like burritos, quesadillas, and pasta dishes. Highlights include the Buttered Bagnet Sisig Bowl, topped with a sunny-side egg, crispy pork crackling, green chilies, and onions — a flavorful and satisfying dish. The Chicken Quesadilla comes with a thin, crispy wrap filled with chicken and cheese. While tasty, it could use a bit more seasoning to really bring out the flavors. The Beef Caldereta offers a comforting beef stew, though the meat portions are on the smaller side and the quality could be improved. The ice lemon tea was good- not too sweet! Ordering is simple: place your order at the counter, and they’ll bring your food straight to your table. Kantina Manila is a great go-to for affordable, hearty meals in a relaxed setting!

November 25, 2024

Katina Manila is such a great find! I highly recommend the chicken burrito—it’s absolutely delicious. The sauce is amazing, and the plating is on point. The chicken was tender and full of flavor, making it a standout dish. What’s even better is their menu—it has such a wide variety of options to choose from, so there’s something for everyone. And the best part? The prices are super affordable, especially for students who want to enjoy a nice restaurant meal without spending too much. The service was excellent, the staff were friendly and accommodating, and the place itself was clean and well-maintained. It’s definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to. Great food, great vibes, and amazing value!

February 8, 2024

Overall, we had a great experience with Kantina Manila! The place is cozy, and the variety of seating options around the restaurant is commendable. Before we could even return to our table after ordering, they had already provided water for us. When it came to our orders being served, it would have been better if they were done so within the same timeframe. However, they made up for this with the quality of the food. We tried the bacon carbonara and the spaghetti with meatballs, and they were 👌. Lastly, the entire dining experience was elevated by the lovely people (or person 🎀) that you'd dine with. 5 stars ✨🌬️

December 4, 2022

The prices are affordable and student-friendly. You can basically get any kind of dish you want -- from burgers to dimsum to rice plates -- name it, they have it! We liked their burgers and spaghetti. It's nothing really special but it's worth its price and is able to satisfy your cravings. They also have free WiFi and sockets you can use. Unfortunately, their restroom was in maintenance when we visited there (December 3 2022). Their staff are also friendly and accommodating. The place is clean and is frequented by students.

March 2, 2024

a must go food place! staff was very accomodating, food was tasty and worth for its price. me and my girl would gladly return here to dine again soon! 😍 - 2gb