Mooon Cafe Tagbilaran City

Located on the ground floor of Lite Port Center, this restaurant offers a delightful dining experience. Food rating: 4/4, Service rating: 4/4. (Check the uploaded photos for the menu.) The food is absolutely delicious, especially the pizza. Expect a serving time of around 20-25 minutes. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Although it is primarily a Mexican restaurant, local dishes are also available. I highly recommend trying the back ribs, pizza, and the chicken fillet with cheese. The mango shake is quite tasty as well. They provide high chairs for kids, but please note that they only accept cash payments. There are around 15 tables, each accommodating up to four people. Portion sizes are generous, suitable for two to share, and you can enjoy unlimited plain rice, with an option to order garlic rice with your first serving.

This is one of the best restaurants I've ever tried for meat dishes, especially with their unlimited rice option. While it is a bit pricier than the other restaurants nearby, once you start eating, you’ll find it completely worth it.

Now, onto the food. It doesn’t really resemble true Mexican fare; instead, it's more akin to Mexican-American cuisine. The cheese tastes artificial and the sour cream has the consistency of plain white paste. The taco meat served on their nachos has a flavor reminiscent of Bolognese sauce. The tacos, burritos, and other so-called Mexican dishes don't taste at all like what you would expect. So why am I giving it four stars? The standout items here are not the Mexican dishes but rather the local offerings. The BBQ sticks, ribs, and crispy pata are all truly delicious. In particular, the BBQ sticks are a highlight—you get six sticks along with rice, which is a great deal. Don’t be tempted by the Mexican options; instead, focus on their Filipino dishes and rice meals. Occasionally, they do hit the mark with the music, and you might hear some Banda and Mariachi tunes.

I can only give this restaurant one star. The only dish I liked was the pumpkin soup. The service was quite disappointing. We ordered two tenderloin steaks, and it took us nearly an hour to finish our meal because the steaks were tough and chewy, almost like rubber. The waitstaff seemed more interested in chatting and using their phones than in attending to their customers. We even had to interrupt them just to get a refill on our iced tea.

I previously dined at Mooon Cafe in Cebu, and just like my last visit, the food was amazing. The portion sizes are generous enough to be shared between two people.