Local Food Guide
Boracay isn't just a paradise for beach lovers — it's a treat for foodies too. Discover the island’s rich food culture with this guide to the must-try local dishes, street food favorites, and popular restaurants that serve Filipino classics with a twist.
🍽️ Must-Try Local Dishes
- Chicken Inasal: Grilled chicken marinated in calamansi, garlic, and annatto oil.
- Kansi or Sinigang: A sour tamarind-based soup.
- Seafood Platter: Freshly grilled seafood from D'Talipapa.
- Longganisa: Sweet and garlicky local sausage.
- Pancit Canton: Stir-fried noodles — a Filipino comfort food.
🌯 Street Food & Snacks
- Isaw: Grilled intestines — a crunchy street favorite.
- Turon: Caramel banana spring rolls.
- Kwek-Kwek: Quail eggs in orange batter with spicy vinegar dip.
- Buko Juice: Served fresh from the coconut.
🍨 Sweet Treats & Desserts
- Halo-Halo: Shaved ice dessert with beans, fruit, ube, and leche flan.
- Mango Float: Cold layered dessert made with ripe mangoes and cream.
- Buko Pandan: Coconut and pandan-flavored jelly dessert.
🍴 Where to Eat in Boracay
- D'Talipapa: Buy seafood and have it cooked nearby.
- Los Indios Bravos: Elevated local dining with great seafood and steak.
- Kolai Mangyan: Cheap and tasty local food.
- Andok’s / Mang Inasal: Classic local grilled favorites.
- Jonah’s Fruit Shake: Famous for their creamy tropical shakes.