Maa's Grill
Experience authentic home-cooked Filipino dishes at Maa's Grill, known for its flavorful seafood and local specialties at pocket-friendly prices.
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Maa's Grill
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Experience authentic home-cooked Filipino dishes at Maa's Grill, known for its flavorful seafood and local specialties at pocket-friendly prices.
Avoid Peak Times
Visit before 6 pm to secure a table and avoid long waiting times.
Must-Try Dishes
Don't miss the Chicken Adobo with coconut milk and the flavorful Kinilaw.
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Cuisine
Filipino
Price
$
Address
59JQ+4WF, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
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Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Authentic Filipino Flavors
Savor traditional dishes like Chicken Adobo with coconut milk and the highly praised Kinilaw (Ceviche).
Freshly Grilled Seafood
Indulge in perfectly cooked grilled fish and butter garlic shrimp, a true taste of the sea.
Pocket-Friendly Delights
Enjoy delicious appetizers like spring rolls and flavorful mains at incredibly convenient prices.
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Avoid Peak Times
Visit before 6 pm to secure a table and avoid long waiting times.
Must-Try Dishes
Don't miss the Chicken Adobo with coconut milk and the flavorful Kinilaw.
Order Rice Separately
Remember that rice is an additional order to complement your main dishes.
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Avoid Peak Times
Visit before 6 pm to secure a table and avoid long waiting times.
Must-Try Dishes
Don't miss the Chicken Adobo with coconut milk and the flavorful Kinilaw.
Order Rice Separately
Remember that rice is an additional order to complement your main dishes.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Maa's Grill is celebrated for its authentic and delicious Filipino home-cooking, with particular praise for the Chicken Adobo and Kinilaw, all served at wallet-friendly prices. While many rave about the fresh, well-cooked food and friendly service, a few diners have reported concerns regarding food quality and preparation standards on occasion, and the small space can lead to waits.
"We ordered Fish ceviche (Fresh and definitely safe to eat, tastes great and comes in huge bites.), Butter Garlic Shrimps (Highly recommend!!), Chicken adobo with coconut milk and Grilled Meat.
This was a hearty and homemade meal that was satisfying. Must-visit."
Leanne Choo
"Casual spot for straightforward Filipino eats. It's got that homecooked type of flavor. Absolutely loved the chicken adobo with coconut milk, and the adobong kanglong veggie dish complemented it very well. Note: you have to get a separate order of rice."
Khoi Pham
"This place was always full! But in the last day of our stay in El Nido we got the lucky chance of have a table and it was the most delicious lunch to say good bye to Philippines. The food is amazing and the ceviche was the best we tried in Philippines. Everything so tasty and even comes with veggies on the side. Also the prices are super convenient.
I'm sad that we didn't have the chance to dine more before leaving but will absolutely recommend it to all and come back if I go back to El Nido someday."
Deborah Constanza Romero Lazo
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The Chicken Adobo with coconut milk and the Kinilaw (Ceviche) are highly recommended by diners.
Many reviewers agree that the delicious food and affordable prices make waiting for a table worthwhile.
Maa's Grill is known for its pocket-friendly prices, offering great value for money.
The restaurant offers fresh grilled seafood, including fish and shrimp prepared with local flavors.
While the menu focuses on seafood and meat, water spinach is available as a vegetable side dish.
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A fine spot for an inexpensive Filipino meal is Maa’s Grill, on the west side of Calle Hama. They grill meat and fish in front of you on the sidewalk, and it tastes very good!. It is a very basic joint, but if you just want something quick and cheap to eat, this is the place to be.
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I was looking for a more affordable option and found Maa’s Grill. I would say the prices were reasonable and the taste was delicious as well. They weren’t stingy on their seafood and it had a perfect level a saltiness.
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