The best food trip ever in Cebu is to discover corner eateries that serve great food specials at really great prices. One would call these places hole-in-the-wall dining because obviously, you do not pay for the ambience at all. You get great food at dirt cheap prices, but you are assured that what you are eating is more than worth it.
eatery where i used to spend my meal as aid for money shortage…
Finding a great meal and keeping it a secret is not the typical Cebuano trait. The best advertisement in Cebu or in many places for that matter is by word of mouth. Word travels fast especially if it tastes great and secondly, it pays right. Are you ready?
First choice would be for Ginabutan at Mabolo, Cebu. What is ginabot? Ginabot is deep-fried chopped pork intestines that come off as crunchy appetizers. These resemble like pork chicharon which is another famous Filipino delicacy, prepared as fried pork rind. With ginabot at Mabolo, you get bigger varieties at less than one hundred per serving. Although many ginabot varieties abound in pungko-pungkos (street side eateries), ginabot in Mabolo assures you that it is well-prepared and cooked home-style. Ginabot is not for the hypertensive folks as this kind of food is rich in cholesterol and salt.
pungko-pungko
If you are craving for pizza, Alberto’s Pizza at B. Rodriguez Street would probably be the cheaper alternative to your usual American pizzas. Although it is not as packed as the fast-food chain varieties, Alberto’s gets the two thumbs up for their cheesy pizzas at very affordable prices. Take note, these pizzas are for the thin-crust lovers. And if you wish to dine in their area, one does not expect the luxurious interiors of any popular pizzeria in the city. Better, have them deliver pizzas to your place.
Late night snack
For more pizzas, JCA still is great for their humongous Monster pizzas. A box of the Monster party can easily create an instant party. MB Tavern’s at Lapu-lapu is another hole-in-the-wall place where great pizza and pasta is traditionally Italian made without the exorbitant prices.
Melton’s Halo-halo at Labangon is another go-to when one is craving for some icy concoction. According to Wikipedia, halo-halo is a popular Filipino dessert that is a mixture of shaved ice and milk to which are added various boiled sweet beans and fruits, and served cold in a tall glass or bowl. At Melton’s, you get hefty halo-halo servings and varieties of fruits on your order. Of course, prices are reasonable.
