{"id":64249,"date":"2026-03-13T17:26:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T09:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=64249"},"modified":"2026-03-13T17:26:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T09:26:18","slug":"los-tacos-mnl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/taguig\/los-tacos-mnl\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Tacos MNL in BGC: Soulful Mexican Classics Reimagined"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Los Tacos MNL <\/strong>in Uptown, BGC<\/strong> redefines Mexican cuisine. What began in 2020 as a delivery-only taco and birria concept during the pandemic has since grown into a cult favorite among food lovers and even renowned chefs around the metro.<\/p>\n

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The concept behind the restaurant is simple yet bold: a no-rules Mexican kitchen<\/strong>. While Mexican dining in Manila often leans toward casual taquerias or lively cantinas, Los Tacos MNL introduces a fine-casual approach<\/strong>\u2014combining the soul and heartiness of traditional Mexican dishes with refined techniques, intricate plating, and premium ingredients.<\/p>\n

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The restaurant\u2019s interiors echo its fine-casual identity, featuring a modern minimalist design infused with Oaxacan elements such as terracotta walls, machuca tiles, and dried husks. An open kitchen sits at the center of the space, allowing guests to feel as though they\u2019ve been welcomed into the chef\u2019s own home.<\/p>\n

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Leading the kitchen is founder<\/strong> and Head Chef Patrick Curitana<\/strong>, a culinary graduate trained in fine dining establishments such as Hapag. His cooking philosophy draws from family-style shared meals blended with refined culinary craftsmanship\u2014creating food that feels elevated yet meant to be enjoyed together in a relaxed, welcoming environment.<\/p>\n

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Signature dishes highlight the restaurant\u2019s innovative spirit. The Tuna Tostada (Php 360)<\/strong>\u2014a reimagined version of the classic\u2014remains the top bestseller, delivering bold flavors while keeping the freshness of the traditional dish.<\/p>\n

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The highly praised Campechano Taco (Php 550)<\/strong> proves their mastery of tacos, featuring tender wagyu beef cheeks paired with punchy salsa arbol.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, the Pato Con Mole (Php 1,800)<\/strong> showcases a rich mole sauce made from over 40 ingredients, emphasizing Los Tacos MNL\u2019s food-forward approach.<\/p>\n

With a cozy capacity of 55 guests and a semi-private area for intimate gatherings, Los Tacos MNL offers a warm yet refined dining experience. More than just a taco spot, it stands as a bold culinary destination\u2014where tradition meets innovation and Mexican cuisine is enjoyed in an entirely new light in BGC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Los Tacos MNL in Uptown BGC offers a fresh take on Mexican cuisine through innovative recipes, premium ingredients, and refined yet approachable dining. Known for standout dishes like the flavor-packed Tuna Tostada, the rich Pato Con Mole made with over 40 ingredients, and the tender wagyu Campechano Taco, the restaurant blends soulful Mexican traditions with modern culinary techniques.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":64259,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[99,12,14,246],"tags":[8029,8032,8027,8028,8030,8031],"class_list":["post-64249","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mexican","category-taguig","category-bonifacio-global-city","category-uptown-bgc","tag-fine-casual-restaurant-manila","tag-los-tacos","tag-los-tacos-mnl","tag-mexican-dining-bgc","tag-modern-mexican-cuisine","tag-uptown-bgc-restaurants"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64249","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64249"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64249\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":64260,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64249\/revisions\/64260"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64259"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64249"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64249"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64249"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}