Taco Vengo - Mandaluyong

Wanted to try something new for lunch when I chanced upon this resto. It's just too bad that both my original orders weren't available so I opted for the Honey Soy Chicken with Cauli Rice substitution. It looked like a breakfast meal with chicken that tasted like tocino, sunny side egg, slaw, and the cauli fries rice. The meal was okay. I tasted the chili more that the food itself. A tip when ordering the rice bowls - place it on top of a table napkin as the bowls keep turning when you eat. If you want to try this place, you might want to go from 2-4pm, as they have a 2 Taco' Clock promo - buy 2 take 1 on tacos. The resto is located between Sbarro and Wendy's. You might miss the entrance because it just looks like a to-go resto.

An unexpected mix of flavors from this one! But definitely something good enough to make you want more. Loved the tacos (of course) and the burrito. The serving size seems small at first but it ends up filling you up after finishing the meals. Great mid-afternoon bite.

I've heard a lot of good things about Taco Vengo, so I was excited to be having an early lunch at its SM Megamall outlet. I asked the server for its bestsellers, and ordered the BLT Taco and the BBQ Beef Belly Taco. BLT stands for bacon, lengua, and tripe. I don't mind the slight chewiness of the lengua and tripe. But I think they forgot to put the bacon in my taco. There's not a hint of a taste of bacon. On the menu, it says that the BLT Taco has bacon jam in it. Mine had a horseradish dressing. I suggest the menu be revised accordingly, and to go easy on the horseradish. The BBQ Beef Belly Taco, on the other hand, was delicious. The meat was slightly more fatty than I'd like, but it was very satisfying. The contrast between the richness of the barbecue sauce and the sharpness of the pickled onions was perfect. Portion size might be an issue if you're looking for a hefty lunch. Service was adequate. Very tight on space. facebook.com

I wanted some tacos for merienda and it was a bonus that Taco Vengo had a Taco' Clock promo from 2-4pm everyday in all branches. So I availed of their Buy 2 Take 1 promo. The cheapest dish is free. I ordered 3 out of their 4 bestsellers. I skipped the Honey Soy Chicken because it was spicy. Pork Cheek Confit - basically a sisig taco crowned with chicharon. It was crunchy and flavorful. I loved the combination of ingredients. Tempura Shrimp - i enjoyed it the first time and I liked it on this round as well. The crunchy shrimps, sauce and veggies were all good together. Loved the texture too. BBQ Beef Belly - Flavors were strong and had a hint of spiciness. The meat was very soft. The tacos are loaded with ingredients and you might want to use utensils. I opted to use my hands and just ignored the mess. Each one had a unique flavor that will make you want to try everything. The only hiccup from this visit was I was billed for a drink that I didn't order and to think the server clarified this after heading into the kitchen.

I wanted some tacos for merienda and it was a bonus that Taco Vengo had a Taco' Clock promo from 2-4pm everyday in all branches. So I availed of their Buy 2 Take 1 promo. The cheapest dish is free. I ordered 3 out of their 4 bestsellers. I skipped the Honey Soy Chicken because it was spicy. Pork Cheek Confit - basically a sisig taco crowned with chicharon. It was crunchy and flavorful. I loved the combination of ingredients. Tempura Shrimp - i enjoyed it the first time and I liked it on this round as well. The crunchy shrimps, sauce and veggies were all good together. Loved the texture too. BBQ Beef Belly - Flavors were strong and had a hint of spiciness. The meat was very soft. The tacos are loaded with ingredients and you might want to use utensils. I opted to use my hands and just ignored the mess. Each one had a unique flavor that will make you want to try everything. The only hiccup from this visit was I was billed for a drink that I didn't... read more