{"id":66960,"date":"2026-05-15T09:05:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T01:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=66960"},"modified":"2026-05-15T09:05:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T01:05:38","slug":"socarrat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/spanish\/socarrat\/","title":{"rendered":"Socarrat in Cebu: A Celebration of Spanish Flavors and Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Socarrat<\/strong> brings the warmth and richness of Spanish dining to Bonifacio District, offering a flavorful spread of paella, tapas, and vinos in a setting made for long conversations and shared meals.<\/p>\n<p>Located at the Faustina Center along F. Cabahug Street, the restaurant describes itself as \u201cA Celebration of Spanish Flavors and Culture,\u201d with daily lunch and dinner service.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1349\" height=\"1687\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66964\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/470212286_17935048775952951_7573906229269262170_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/470212286_17935048775952951_7573906229269262170_n.jpg 1349w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/470212286_17935048775952951_7573906229269262170_n-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/470212286_17935048775952951_7573906229269262170_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/470212286_17935048775952951_7573906229269262170_n-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/470212286_17935048775952951_7573906229269262170_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/470212286_17935048775952951_7573906229269262170_n-1228x1536.jpg 1228w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1349px) 100vw, 1349px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Socarrat&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The restaurant is led by <strong>Executive Chefs Fernando Mu\u00f1oz and Santi Mu\u00f1oz<\/strong>, whose Spanish culinary direction gives Socarrat its strong sense of identity.<\/p>\n<p>Its name refers to the prized golden, crispy layer of rice that forms at the bottom of a paella pan\u2014similar to the beloved Cebuano idea of <em>dukot<\/em>, but expressed through Spanish cuisine. This makes Socarrat\u2019s concept easy for local diners to understand while staying faithful to one of Spain\u2019s most iconic dishes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1020\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66966\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/629833980_17982305939952951_8275751470732877325_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/629833980_17982305939952951_8275751470732877325_n.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/629833980_17982305939952951_8275751470732877325_n-847x600.jpg 847w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/629833980_17982305939952951_8275751470732877325_n-1024x725.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/629833980_17982305939952951_8275751470732877325_n-290x205.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/629833980_17982305939952951_8275751470732877325_n-768x544.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Socarrat&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1079\" height=\"607\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66962\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/470128383_17935046855952951_9060681379710153821_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/470128383_17935046855952951_9060681379710153821_n.jpg 1079w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/470128383_17935046855952951_9060681379710153821_n-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/470128383_17935046855952951_9060681379710153821_n-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/470128383_17935046855952951_9060681379710153821_n-290x163.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/470128383_17935046855952951_9060681379710153821_n-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1079px) 100vw, 1079px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Socarrat&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>At Socarrat, guests can enjoy a full Spanish feast built around vibrant starters, hearty mains, paella, and curated sets made for sharing. Their <strong data-start=\"6\" data-end=\"27\">Octopus Carpaccio<\/strong> makes a refined start to any Spanish feast, featuring tender slices of octopus layered with capers, arugula, smoked paprika, infused olive oil, and smoked cheese.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1799\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66968\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Octopus-Carpaccio.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Octopus-Carpaccio.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Octopus-Carpaccio-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Octopus-Carpaccio-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Octopus-Carpaccio-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Octopus-Carpaccio-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Octopus-Carpaccio-1229x1536.jpg 1229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Octopus Carpaccio (Php 510) \/ IMAGE from Socarrat&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"29\">Chorizo Al Vino Rioja<\/strong> is also a fine choice, featuring chorizo sausage simmered with garlic, olive oil, and Rioja wine in a traditional clay pot. Rich, savory, and deeply aromatic, this dish brings out the smoky flavor of the chorizo while the wine adds depth and warmth to every bite.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66971\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Chorizo-Al-Vino-Rioja.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Chorizo-Al-Vino-Rioja.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Chorizo-Al-Vino-Rioja-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Chorizo-Al-Vino-Rioja-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Chorizo-Al-Vino-Rioja-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Chorizo-Al-Vino-Rioja-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Chorizo Al Vino Rioja (Php 480) \/ IMAGE from Socarrat&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For paellas, try one of Socarrat\u2019s <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"55\">signature dishes<\/strong> and a <strong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"90\">new addition to the menu<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"112\">Paella Negra<\/strong>. This squid ink paella is generously topped with shrimp, squid, grilled octopus, mussels, and fresh tuna, then served with alioli on the side. Bold, briny, and richly savory, it is a flavorful choice for those who want to experience a deeper and more seafood-forward take on Spanish paella.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66969\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Paella-Negra-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Paella-Negra-2.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Paella-Negra-2-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Paella-Negra-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Paella-Negra-2-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Paella-Negra-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Paella Negra (Small: Php 1,030; Large: Php 1,950) \/ IMAGE from Socarrat&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Now, if you&#8217;re looking to try one of their best-sellers, you should sample their <strong>Txuleton<\/strong>, a 500-gram USDA Certified Angus Beef with herb compound butter, fondant potatoes, vegetables, and chimichurri sauce.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66970\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Txuleton.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Txuleton.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Txuleton-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Txuleton-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Txuleton-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Txuleton-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Txuleton (Php 3,299) \/ IMAGE from Socarrat&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:dadb708f-ab44-4c10-9da4-a1a8e7145175-23\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:dadb708f-ab44-4c10-9da4-a1a8e7145175-23\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-28\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"63fdd5ea-87d5-46d1-831f-79b51baf1d4b\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-thinking\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"180\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Round out your meal with a glass of <strong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"55\">Tinto De Verano<\/strong> for that refreshing Spanish touch, balancing the richness of the dishes with its light, fruity, and easy-to-drink character.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"180\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66967\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Tinto-Verano.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Tinto-Verano.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Tinto-Verano-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Tinto-Verano-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Tinto-Verano-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Tinto-Verano-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Tinto De Verano (Php 250) \/ IMAGE from Socarrat&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p>Socarrat has also earned recognition as a <strong>MICHELIN Selected Restaurant<\/strong> in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Philippines, further placing it among Cebu\u2019s noteworthy dining destinations. With its warm ambiance, Spanish-Filipino familiarity, and focus on shared dining, Socarrat offers Cebu diners a flavorful taste of Spain in the heart of the city.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Socarrat brings the warmth and richness of Spanish dining to Bonifacio District, offering a flavorful spread of paella, tapas, and vinos in a setting made for long conversations and shared meals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":66972,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29,63],"tags":[8747,8745,8746,8729,875,8744,8748],"class_list":["post-66960","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-spanish","category-cebu","tag-chorizo-al-vino-rioja","tag-executive-chef-fernando-munoz","tag-executive-chef-santi-munoz","tag-michelin-selected-2026","tag-paella-negra","tag-socarrat","tag-txuleton"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66960","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=66960"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66960\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":66973,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66960\/revisions\/66973"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66972"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66960"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66960"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66960"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}