–baked tender pastry crust with fresh vegetables and a dallop of sour cream on top


I could not stop eating this! This was served first and when I tasted it, it’s a done deal. Lola Maria Restaurant is where my family will eat on special occasions.



Prawn Cakes by show car maker Atoy Llave

-Oriental style minced prawns coated with bread crumbs and served with hoisin sauce















Fish Pinipig by actress Iza Calzado

– cream dory fillet covered with crispy pinipig flakes served with a cayenne (or you can request to omit cayenne) mayo dip


Cream dory is a main stay on our bi-weekly grocery so this will be my next recipe project. Healthy and very appealing especially to kids who are picky eaters. If you want to try the recipe, give me a buzz.

Cocido by the food blogger, Anton Diaz

– beef ribs stewed in rich tomato sauce with chorizo and fresh vegetables served with eggplant dip


I have never tasted anything like this. The concept is kinda like Kare-kare where in the eggplant dip is the bagoong. The beef was so tender that it kinda melts in your mouth. The chorizo was definitely a real treat. I never thought it’ll be a great combination (I’m not a fan of tomato based food but this Cocido, made me finish the whole serving!)

Garlic & Rosemary Rib Eye by actress Ara Mina

– best cut of beef marinated and seared with fresh garlic and rosemary with a siding of buttered vegetables
I was so engrossed and so in love with the dish. It also comes with a mash potato that tastes like what a mash potato should taste- creamy, milky and all natural! Yep, they used real potatoes instead of the powdered ones that taste like flour.






Ensaymada Pudding by supermodel Danica Magpantay

– day old ensaymada with custard, baked and topped with queso de bola.
My dear SIL, finished 2 servings of this! If I was not too full, I think I could have eaten 3 or 4 more!

Ube & Langka Panna Cotta by actress Sherilyn Reyes-Tan
– light Italian dessert of fresh cream, flavored with langka and topped with homemade ube
Fried Suman and Tsokolate by model Wilma Doesnt

– fried suman sa ibos drizzled with tsokolate












3 piece drink shots

-Pineapple Pomelo, Pandan ice tea, Dalandan & mint Slush

Degustation costs P1,350 nett per person (minimum of 5 persons) and in terms of the serving, it’s very reasonable and I’m sure everyone in your family will have a great time.
Lola Maria restaurant also offers to-go packages. They packed it so stylish that you can have a to-go party anytime!

For more information please call 633-1501 to 10
Or to visit them go to:
60 Pioneer corner Madison St., Mandaluyong City 1550, PH