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Join us for a memorable family lunch at the Blackbird, nestled within the iconic Nielson Tower, where exquisite cuisine meets stunning panoramas.

Family was informed by their friends to try  Blackbird at the Nielson Tower  and asked Mom Violy if she has ever been there before. Mom Violy had no clue what it was asked Carmina to look it up and see what kind of food they serve.  Carmina gave the phone number to Mom Violy make a reservation for a family lunch. On the day of the reservation, we arrived early and were allowed to enter before the official opening time of eleven o’clock in the morning. We decided to stay in the lobby, where we were asked if we wanted anything to drink. Carmina took videos inside and learned about the history by talking to the staff. One hour later, people started coming into the restaurant and took their seats at the reservation table, browsing the menu to decide what to order. Our family members were running late, but we didn’t get bored thanks to the friendly staff. More customers kept arriving and placing their orders, and we couldn’t help but glance at their dishes, curious about what ...

New Item Salted Egg Prawns in Cafe Juanita Filipino Restaurant

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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