{"id":45122,"date":"2024-03-12T17:00:11","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T09:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=45122"},"modified":"2025-05-22T16:46:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T08:46:41","slug":"la-picara-manila","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/taguig\/la-picara-manila\/","title":{"rendered":"La Picara Manila in BGC: Home to Authentic Spanish Tapas, Paellas, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><em>Update: La Picara will close its doors on June 19, 2025. They will serve your favorite tapas, paellas, and drinks one last time on June 18, 2025.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>A fiesta of Spanish flavors is celebrated in Manila as <strong>La Picara in Bonifacio Global City<\/strong> serves a modern menu of vegetarian and gluten-free tapas, fresh and cheeky veggies, thug paellas, savory meat and seafood dishes, and delectable desserts that are sure to transport you straight to the streets of Espa\u00f1a!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45124\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara.png 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-290x218.png 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from La Picara&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Latin music welcomes you at La Picara as the Spanish restaurant reflects the vibrant and lively ambiance of a tropical paradise. Located at the 2nd floor of One Bonifacio Highstreet Mall, La Picara keeps its exteriors true to its tropical-themed concept, creating an enticing and visually captivating dining destination.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45134\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-9.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-9.png 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-9-290x218.png 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-9-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Once inside, you&#8217;ll notice that La Picara is adorned with lush greenery, wood, and other elements reminiscent of a paradise getaway, transporting its guests to a world of relaxation and indulgence, creating a harmonious fusion of natural and earthy tones that make it both sophisticated and inviting!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45123\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-6.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-6-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-6-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-6-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-6-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-6-1229x1536.jpg 1229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from La Picara&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>La Picara also keeps a fun vibe as they use <strong>Swanky Animal Plates<\/strong> to serve their everyday dishes, including their selection of <strong>croquetas<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45146\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-11.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-11.png 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-11-290x218.png 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-11-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Swanky Animal Plates \/ IMAGE from La Picara&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You may choose from a variety of crunchy and creamy croquetas, including the Kimchi, Jamon, Oxtail, and Adobo Croquetas that range from <strong>Php 340 to Php 380<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45126\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-2.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-2.png 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-2-290x218.png 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-2-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from La Picara&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>From their tapas menu, a flash grilled sous vide <strong>Pulpo<\/strong> or octopus is also available, served with potato foam and pimenton, known for its distinct smoky flavor profile that elevates any dish.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45127\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-3.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-3.png 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-3-290x218.png 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-3-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Pulpo \/ IMAGE from La Picara&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Of course, what&#8217;s a Spanish gastronomic adventure without our favorite paellas? La Picara serves a variety of paellas from vegetarian to seafood paellas like the <strong>Truffle and Mushroom Paella<\/strong> topped with burrata cheese or the <b>Chili Crab Paella<\/b>, loaded with fresh seafood and soft-shell crab tempura!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45131\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-7.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-7.png 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-7-290x218.png 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-7-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Truffle and Mushroom Paella \/ IMAGE from La Picara&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45129\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-6.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-6.png 600w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-6-450x600.png 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/La-Picara-6-164x218.png 164w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Chili Crab Paella \/ IMAGE from La Picara&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to save some room for dessert as La Picara keeps a small collection of sweet treats that you will surely love, including La Picara&#8217;s version of <strong>Arroz Con Leche<\/strong> which directly translates to &#8220;rice with milk&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Topped with slices of fresh, ripe mango and strudel, La Picara&#8217;s Arroz Con Leche is a comforting, almost nostalgic Spanish dessert, perfect to cap off your food adventure in BGC!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45133\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/Arroz-Con-Leche.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/Arroz-Con-Leche.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/Arroz-Con-Leche-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/Arroz-Con-Leche-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/Arroz-Con-Leche-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/Arroz-Con-Leche-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Arroz Con Leche \/ IMAGE from La Picara&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>So, if you want something that tastes familiar but offers a fresh and exciting twist, head on to La Picara to experience an exciting culinary adventure that highlights the best of Spanish flavors!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Featured images from La Picara Manila&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>La Picara in BGC, Taguig serves a modern menu of vegetarian and gluten-free tapas, paellas, meat, seafood, and desserts that are sure to transport you straight to the streets of 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