Cazuela in Quezon City: A Taste of Spanish, Filipino, and South American Comfort Food
In Quezon City, there’s a go-to place for those longing for Spanish comfort food after a busy day of work. Cazuela along Maginhawa Street is known to many as your casual diner and a home to Spanish, Filipino, and even South American cuisines!
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Cazuela, a Spanish term for a clay pot used in cooking, is a quaint restaurant that is said to offer “Spanish Colonial Cuisine”.
To differentiate itself from other Spanish restaurants in the metro, Cazuela specializes in a cuisine that is heavily influenced by many cultures. This means that it goes beyond traditional Spanish flavors by using local ingredients from other countries conquered by Spain.
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The menu at Cazuela features Almuerzo dishes which usually refers to a “late breakfast” or brunch. Among these are Spanish Style Bangus and Chuleta de Cerdo ala Plancha or grilled porkchop served with rice, egg, and grilled corn.
Aside from these, Cazuela also offers tapas or appetizers such as the Spanish staple, Chipirones Al Ajillo, a mildly spicy dish featuring baby squid sauteed in olive oil and garlic. Other must-tries include Oreja de Cerdofrita or crispy pork ears and Beef Salpicao with its garlicky flavors. Of course, soft tacos, burgers, and even paella are available at the restaurant!
Savor these Spanish staples whether at the comfort of their restaurant or their al-fresco dining set-up that allows you to have fun with friends and create meaningful conversations with the added company of delicious Spanish comfort food!
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Want to know what Spanish Colonial Cuisine is? Visit Cazuela along Maginhawa Street in Quezon City!
