Our Mini Banquet at Gorda Fil-Mex Urban Cuisine
Gorda is one of the newest restaurants deserving of all the attention in Uptown Parade. Opened by a brother and sister team in November 2016, this restaurant and bar offers deliciously good Fil-Mex food and drinks in a New York-inspired setting. Team Kalakdarin paid Gorda a visit last Saturday night to indulge in some of their delectable food.
THE RESTAURANT
THE RESTAURANT
THE FOOD
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| Mama's Nachos Full P600 || Half P400 |
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| Calamari P380 |
Made from deep frying breaded squids before adding a touch of local spice dust, and serving with homemade crema and pinakurat dips, this calamari is a divine blessing from the god of the seas (and the kitchen)! The squid itself was thicker than usual, but not rubbery or tough. The coating of every piece of the calamari had a little bit of sweetness to it. It's nothing that I've tried before.
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| Beef Pepper Relleno P300 |
Bell Peppers filled with spiced estofado, black beans, corn inasal and trio keso melt. The bell pepper as the "plate" for the filling was a nice move, as its taste and crunch gave the whole dish the wow factor.
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| Lechon Tacos P200 |
This was one of the most innovative tasting dishes I've had so far. It's made from combining the ever crowd-favorite Cebu lechon, liver pate and ensalada in a soft shell taco. The clash of the unique flavor and saltiness of the lechon and the acidic touch of the ensalada was just epic.
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| Keso Quesadilla P300 |
Trio Local Keso, Homemade Crema, Ensalada. Who's a solid cheese lover in here? (raises hand). The keso quesadilla may seem like a dish so simple. Well, it is, and that's what makes it more interesting. The thick cheese tasted so good and not really salty. Gorda was so successful in turning a simple quesadilla into a heart-winning dish.
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| Tapa Burrito (deconstructed) P350 |
Carne Asado, huevo, ensalada, garlic, cilantro arroz. The tapa of this burrito had a perfect balance of sweet and salty. The cilantro rice and all the other ingredients also gave it more flavors. My only concern about this burrito is that it tasted far differently from a typical burrito. The strong taste of the herbs and spices was missing.
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| Pollo Inasal Skillet P450 |
Marinated chicken inasal, cilantro sinangag, roasted pimiento & onion, homemade crema
The chicken inasal was tender and wasn't dry. It was packed with spices that went beautifully with the rice and sauce. Presentation was also spot on.
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| Gorda's Avocado Pie P250 |
The avocado pie is a good dessert especially for those who don't have the tongue for sweets. The taste of the avocado in the filling wasn't lacking, although a bit subtle. The buttery graham crust added a nice crunch, while the kalamansi crema on top added the acidity perfect for washing off any strong, left over spices in your palate.
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| Horchata Morena P320 |
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| Watermelon P320/glass || P900/keg |
Overall, I had a very pleasant dining experience from Gorda. The food, the ambiance, and the service, everything was worth every bit of my time. It's hard for me to choose a favorite from all the dishes we were served that night, but if you'd insist, then I'd say that my top choices are the mama's nachos, the lechon tacos and the calamari.
My Scores:
Pricing - 4.5/5
Ambiance - 4/5
Service - 5/5
Taste - 4.5/5
Gorda Fil-Mex Cuisine is located at 2/F Uptown Parade, 38th st. corner 9th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Date of Visit: May 13, 2017
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