Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Mateo's Restaurant Cafe

Mateo's
Mateo's



For my sister's graduation, we decided to eat at Mateo's Restaurant Cafe. I found it through Patty Laurel's Instagram (@pattylaurel) and thought that it would be the perfect venue to celebrate with the family. We had dinner there one Friday night. From the photos I've seen, it's more beautiful when the sun is out because it gives everything an extra glow. At night, it has a romantic vibe, so it's perfect for dates as well.
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Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas (P195)
served with fresh salsa and sour cream on the side
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Potatas Bravas (P150)
fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and aioli
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Mateo's Garden Salad (P250)
lolarossa, mixed greens, peaches, cherry tomatoes, kesong puti, and tortilla chips in raspberry vinaigrette
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Spanish Salpicao (P350)
tenderloin cubes sauteed with olive oil, garlic, and red wine, served with a cup of rice
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Ossobuco and Saffron Risotto (P495)
tender and classic slow-braised veal shanks with creamy risotto
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Callos a la Mateos (P320)
ox tripe, chorizo, tomatoes, peppers, served with bread
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Beef Morcon (P350)
round steak filled with carrots, angus beef sausages, eggs, pickles, and cheese served with a cup of rice
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Pan Grilled Salmon in Black Risotto (P545)
marinated salmon grilled to perfection, served with squid ink risotto and mango salsa
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Tablea Chocolate Cake (P150/slice)
moist and dense tsokolate cake made with bittersweet tablea for those who love not-so-sweet enders
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Mango Yema Torte (P175/slice)
fresh mangoes, cream, old-fashioned yema, and torte with almonds and walnuts
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Overall, the food was okay. I felt the prices were a bit high for the serving sizes, but the ambiance/atmosphere was cozy, a great place for intimate gatherings. Our favorites were the quesadillas (we had two orders) and the salpicao (juicy and flavorful). The waiters highly recommend their paellas, which we didn't get to try because we were already hungry and didn't want to wait thirty minutes for it to be served. Maybe next time.
Mateo's
Mateo's Restaurant Cafe is located at
54 N. Domingo Street, San Juan (near Robinson's Magnolia)
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