It may have been days after the new year's, but it seemed that my holiday eating was far from over as my friends and I arranged for an after-work, catch-up dinner at this small restaurant in Makati.
Calderon is a Spanish restaurant that opened its first branch in San Juan in 2014. It is a home grown restaurant that serves authentic Spanish favorites based on perfected family recipes.
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Bandeja de Jamon, Chorizo Y Quezo P620
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Calamares Fritos P300
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| Chorizo Sisig P300 |
We were a bit reluctant to order their chorizo sisig at first, but then we gave it a try and we all liked it. It was the first plate we finished that night. It was as flavorful and a lot similar to a regular, Pinoy sisig, except that they use chorizo instead of pork.
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Croquetas Pescado P280
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Having croquetas with ham is pretty basic, but one made with sole fish? That's fairly new to me. I feared that it may taste bad and fishy, but thank goodness it didn't! I love that it's crispy on the outside and made with just a thin layer of batter, which also made it soft and very easy to cut.
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Gambas Al Ajillo P310
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Fresh, medium-sized suahe cooked in olive oil, lots of garlic, and spices.
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♥Beef Salpicao P490
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These chunks of marinated tenderloin cubes cooked in olive oil and garlic are insanely delicious! It's my absolute favorite! It was tender, perfectly cooked, and had a special flavor that just hits all the right spots. It's a must-try!
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Paella Negra (good for 4-6) P780
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While waiting for my friends, one of them already advised me to order the paella since it takes a long time to prepare. We ordered the paella negra, which is a savory seafood paella cooked in squid ink sofrito, and mixed with morsels of squid. It is then topped with mussels, prawns, and aioli. Finally, a few squeezes of lemon slices should do the trick and make this paella incredibly good.
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Sangria Calderon P150/glass
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I'm no expert when it comes to alcoholic beverages, but I really like the sangria Calderon. It's really fruity, with just a hint of alcohol in every sip.
We had such a great time at Calderon that we stayed there until closing time. It's a place where good food and great conversations meet. So gather up your friends and head to Calderon now!
My Scores:
Pricing - 3.5/5
Service - 4/5
Ambiance - 4/5
Taste - 5/5
Hungry for more,
Address: G/F Classica Condominium, 112 H.V. Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati City. Check out other locations here!
Operating Hours: 11am to 10:30pm Daily
Website: https://www.calderon.com.ph/
Contact: (63) 905-520-4250; (02) 894-1606; (63) 998-800-8284
Facebook: @calderontapas
(Date of Visit: January 4, 2019)
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