Last year my dad had informed me he will be getting married in Tacloban the place his wife grew up in the Philippines . My dad said he would like all of his family members to attend since they couldn't go to the one in the United States. Carmina booked her flight during Philippine Airlines ’ year-end sale at the start of 2026. I told my dad about my travel plans for a short trip from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. My cousins also asked for my flight details so they could book the same flight. My dad said he will book my room for me sharing with two family members at Summit Hotel in Tacloban . Sending me the confirmation booking information for my reference. As the months went by, before I knew it, the big day had finally arrived—a rare event that doesn’t happen too often. Everything had been carefully planned by my dad and his wife, Tita Cielo. When we arrived, the check-in time was 2 PM, but there was a mix-up with the rooms. Some were ready for check-in, but the one...
Carmina's family was over visiting the Philippines. They love to explore by eating outside.
Mom Violy said, she has eaten at Cafe Juanita with her friend's long time.
Carmina's sister had made reservations at five o'clock in the afternoon.
We had arrived early and was informed that the restaurant doesn't open until five o'clock. We waited outside in the parking lot in front.
Appetizers
Starting off with fried calamari's which is breaded squid with dipping sauce.
Crispy shrimp okoy with vinegar for dipping sauce.
Gambas Al Ajillo
We had a long table one side had ordered their own meals. We had shared our food to sample and see which ones we liked the most.
Those who love collagen can eat some classic Bulalo for sharing.
Some of the family member love to eat crispy pork binagoongan.
For vegetable lovers got to try the Laing Bicolano cooked with coconut milk.
Dagupan daing na bangus with vinegar dipping sauce
Three-way pork adobo ribs which is very tender and soft not something you often see in a Filipino Restaurant.
Watch out on the hot plate served on the sizzling sisig topped with sunny side up egg.
Carmina calls this the vampire food the special dinuguan.
Carmina ordered the new item in the menu salted egg prawns. Everyone liked it as well.
If you love eating crab fat this pasta is for you in Tagalog, they call it Aligue with toast bread.
The Bacolod style chicken insal had arrived later since they have to grill includes with garlic rice and vinegar for dipping sauce.
Save room for dessert Cafe Juanita offer ice-cream or Filipino desserts.
Creme Brule
Vanilla Ice-Cream
Pistachio Sans Rival
The restroom is located on the first floor one the left side coming from the second floor. There is a sliding door where you see a small garden. There is three restroom one to occupy for the male, unisex and female.
No smoking is not allowed inside or outside the restaurant.
Mom Violy enjoyed the atmosphere because you can eat delicious Filipino dishes as well take a whole lot of pictures.
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